Australia and New Zealand are hot destinations for adventure travel and a new brochure promises to help you plan your activities Down Under.
Goway Travel's DOWNUNDER brochure includes packages for adventure holidays including a variety of activities. Choose from unique excursions such as four-wheel driving, hot-air ballooning, horse riding and biking. 4WD safaris are bookable from two to 14 days, taking in Uluru, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta, Palm Valley, Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Mary River.
Thrill seekers will love the local links to kayaking, sailing, snorkelling, zip-lining and rafting.
You can book one-day trips or map out an entire year of adventure, ideal if you are planning a gap year or sabbatical.
“If agents have active clients who enjoy delving into the local culture, geology, wildlife, flora, fauna and history of their destination, all while avoiding large crowds - we have the right option,” said Don Forster, Goway Product Manager.
A great option for backpackers or someone wanting total freedom in their itinerary is the Hop On... Hop Off Passes on a private Backpacker Network throughout New Zealand, from $60USD (about £39) - valid for 12 months of travel, with special offers including up 60% off some passes if booked by April 26.
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Australia is truly one of the best countries in the world for extreme sports, whether you are a die-hard fan of the sport or simply just want to try out new things, then this is the place to be. With fine weather, top quality beaches, craggy mountains, hundreds of national parks and thousands of miles of open outback filled with rivers and forests, Australia is definitely the place for an adventure.
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We were nearing a clearing in the bush and I could sense our horses were becoming restless and excited. They picked their feet up more and quickened their pace. Suddenly we found ourselves on a long stretch of white sandy beach. The horses were practically dancing now as the fresh salty air whipped through their manes.
Horse riding holidays make for a great active break, enabling you to discover a country in a different way, connect to nature, see places that you otherwise wouldn’t normally see and keep fit too. From galloping across the Argentine Pampas, to Andalusian style in Spain, or trekking across meadows of wild flowers and vineyards in Tuscany, here’s our pick of the best places in the world for horse riding holidays.
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