Long Stay Vacations

EXPLORE SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST

Long Stay Destinations by Downunder Travel

We work hard to ensure a seamless travel experience for all of our travellers. In addition to your long stay vacation, we can tailor your package to add sightseeing, combine multiple destinations, transfers, touring, resorts as well as add all your flights. We are a one stop shop and our team manages every detail for you, providing all necessary travel advice so that you can focus on enjoying your special journey.

Our personalized itineraries aim to turn your dream vacation into a reality!

Australia & New Zealand

Explore the wonders of Australia, where natural beauty meets vibrant city life. The seasons are the opposite to Canada, making it an ideal place to escape and warm your bones during Canadian winter. Our extended Australia vacation packages offer all you need to enjoy a piece of ‘true blue’ Aussie life.

Southern Queensland in Australia has some great coastal towns suited to an extended stay vacation such as the popular Gold Coast and just north to the Sunshine Coast. Blessed with a sub-tropical climate this region has warm temperatures year-round.

New Zealand is a destination that is perfectly suited to road tripping, so is you enjoy slow travel with a house on wheels we recommend a campervan adventure through both islands of New Zealand.  We can take care of it all, including flights, a few nights hotel on arrival, treat yourself to a couple of nights in a luxury lodge and attractions along the way!

South Pacific Islands

If a tropical island hideaway is your ideal getaway for a few weeks, the South Pacific Ocean has some great options. We offer a full range of resorts from simple self-contained bungalows through to luxury resorts and also some small-ship boutique island cruises.

The Cook Islands is one of our favourite spots for an extended island stay, Rarotonga the main island has a small town feel combined with a tropical island vibe.  After you arrive, it is easy to get to your resort, and the island is also simple to navigate.  You will not tire of the pristine lagoons and beaches or endless sunsets.

Fiji also has many islands with some of the most welcoming locals and resorts that you can easily live our your beach + book dreams.

Thailand

Discover the wonders of Thailand, where exotic landscapes blend with vibrant culture, incredible food to sample and rich history.  There are so many islands to choose from and you can also easily cover multiple regions with a month Thailand.

Phuket is an excellent island to consider, offering a combination of beaches, adventure, day trips to smaller islands and also nightlife. 

In the north of Thailand,  Chiang Mai  is a popular choice for long stay vacations and is enjoyed by many digital nomads from around the world.  The old town offers a laid back glimpse Thai life, buzzing markets, authentic culture and a temple every few minutes. It is also a base for many adventures such as zip lining, hiking, elephant sanctuaries and so much more.

Bali

Experience the magic of Bali, Indonesia where beaches meet rice terraces, vibrant culture and spiritual serenity. To experience the charms of Bali, you can move around.

Here there is a choice of beach communities to stay such as Sanur in the southeast, one of the original resort areas with great beaches and a slower pace than other beach areas of Bali. It has pedestrian and cycle-friendly paths to travel along the coast.

If you are looking to include a yoga retreat or health reset,  Ubud is a mountain region known for its culture and spirituality.

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Ease & Joy of Slow Travel

Make packing for your holiday a sinch—if you’re taking a trip to many islands like Fiji, a cruise is great because you won’t need to unpack each day; simply unpack once and keep everything else in your suite’s closet as if it were your moving hotel. Plus, these cruises are often in tropical regions, so it’s important to note that all clothing can be kept light and summery.

Cruising also makes the perfect getaway for celebrating a milestone or special occasion. Just got married? Honeymooning can be magical aboard! Commemorate your retirement, anniversary or birthday by arranging for custom amenities or arrangements like a cake or champagne delivered straight to your room.

We have a range of unique cruise adventures for you to choose from. Speak to a destination specialist today to prepare for your perfect holiday.