AUSTRALASIAustralia and New Zealand simply lead the world with their unbeatable cocktail of first classaccommodation, fine wines and delicious food, magnificent scenery, uncrowded beaches, slickinfrastructure and friendly hospitality. Above all, their isolation and sophistication make themamongst the safest and most peaceful destinations in the modern world.This isolation has also endowed each with a fascinating natural heritage, for their natural histories havedeveloped high degrees of endemism which make their floras and faunas so unique. Thus, on our visits toAustralia, we are able to focus on the exceptional native flora of south-western Australia (one of theworld's botanical hotspots), the unique mammals, birds and marine-life of tropical Queensland andsouthern Australia, and the rugged wilderness of Tasmania and the spectacular Northern Territory. InNew Zealand, we devote one tour to the appreciation of a unique flora amongst magnificent scenery, andanother to the wealth of spectacular landscapes throughout North, South and Stewart Islands and therich variety of birds, flowers and cetaceans that they hold. Meanwhile, for a taste of more ruggedadventure, we include an exciting tour to Papua New Guinea in search of, particularly, the fabulousbirds-of-paradise, plus some of the unique tribal cultures of the region.In addition, all our Australasia tours may be readily combined with your own private touring eitherbefore or afterwards. Can you really resist the attractions of the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintreerainforest, Lamington National Park, the Huli 'wigmen' and the magnificence of New Zealand'sFiordland National Park and Milford Sound . and their parrots and penguins, possums andpademelons, whales and dolphins?Please visit the Naturetrek website (www.naturetrek.co.uk) for our full range of Australasian tours."This was our first Naturetrek holiday. It was excellent and exceeded my high expectations. The tour leaderwas outstanding both as a leader and a naturalist. Thank you for a wonderful holiday." E. & V.F., Cleveland - New Zealand."This was simply the best tour I've ever been on. It was absolutely outstanding. Thank you for a wonderfulexperience ..."A.G., Oxon - Australia.258A

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