16 days
|From £5,935 pp
This journey brings together two of the Southern Hemisphere’s most captivating landscapes. Every moment is designed to balance discovery with ease. Private guides, curated experiences and thoughtful pacing allow you to experience each place with clarity and presence.
Begin in Sydney, a city shaped by ocean light, harbour views and a creative energy that feels instantly alive. Continue north to tropical Queensland, where rainforest and reef meet in one of the world’s rare ecological unions. Conclude in New Zealand, travelling from alpine peaks to colourful urban culture, with space to wander, explore and breathe along the way.
Arrive in Sydney and settle into your accommodation in the heart of the city. A welcome package awaits, giving you a gentle overview of the days ahead. A private transfer brings you from the airport to the city, easing you into the rhythm of your surroundings.
Your first exploration introduces you to the architectural wonder of the Sydney Opera House. Walk its sculpted interiors with a guide who reveals the stories behind its creation, then pause for a relaxed waterfront lunch with sweeping views across the harbour.
The following day takes you deep into the Blue Mountains with a private driver-guide. Begin among the sandstone ridges and eucalyptus forest, stopping for wildlife encounters and quiet lookouts above the Jamison Valley. Walk toward Wentworth Falls, take in the Three Sisters from Eagle Hawk lookout and enjoy the cool serenity of rainforest paths before returning to the city.
On your final morning in Sydney, see the harbour from the water on an intimate small-group cruise. Sail past iconic landmarks, swim at a sheltered beach if the weather calls for it, wander a historic quarantine station and enjoy tea on deck before gliding back toward the skyline.
A private airport transfer brings you to your onward flight to Cairns, where your journey continues to the tropical haven of Port Douglas. This coastal town combines a relaxed village feel with access to two natural treasures: the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest.
Begin with a private exploration of the Daintree. Cruise quietly along the river, looking for butterflies, kingfishers and saltwater crocodiles beneath the overhanging canopy. Enter the rainforest with a local specialist who guides you through fan palm galleries, giant ferns and ancient trees that have thrived for nearly 200 million years. Pause at Alexandra Range Lookout for an expansive view toward the Coral Sea before returning to your retreat.
Spend the next day at sea, sailing toward protected coral cays aboard a small-group yacht. Snorkel with a marine biologist, drift over coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat or simply enjoy the stillness of the white-sand cay. Lunch on board is fresh and tropical, and the journey home traces the coastline beneath the Daintree Mountains.
Fly south to Melbourne, a city known for its layered neighbourhoods, hidden laneways and thriving food culture. A private transfer brings you to your accommodation, where the evening is yours to settle and explore at your pace.
Your first full day reveals the city’s contrasts. A private guide introduces you to grand civic buildings, leafy parks, boutique-filled streets and the city’s famous cafés. Pause for tea in the Royal Botanic Gardens, then continue along the bayside toward St Kilda for views of the skyline and shoreline.
The next day, escape the city for a full-day wildlife adventure on Phillip Island. Wander boardwalks through coastal wetlands, meet koalas in their natural habitat and stand above the windswept headlands of the Nobbies. As evening falls, watch the Little Penguins return to shore in one of Australia’s most touching wildlife rituals before returning to Melbourne for the night.
Fly across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand and arrive in Queenstown, embraced by lakes and mountains. A private transfer brings you to your accommodation, where a welcome package and sustainability kit introduce the next stage of your journey.
Begin with one of the region’s most iconic experiences: Milford Sound by air and water. Fly above glaciers, river valleys and dramatic peaks before joining a cruise through the fiord, where waterfalls tumble down sheer cliffs and seals rest on sunlit rocks. Weather permitting, your return flight offers a glacier landing for a rare moment of stillness surrounded by ice.
The following day, explore Central Otago’s wine country with a private guide. Taste cool-climate wines among sweeping hillsides, enjoy a relaxed lunch platter and wander the preserved heritage streets of Old Cromwell before returning through Kawarau Gorge.
Your journey continues north to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city and a place shaped by sea breezes, volcanic ridgelines and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. A private guide leads a half-day walking exploration through historic wharves, boutique neighbourhoods and creative laneways, offering insight into everyday Auckland life. Visit the Maritime Museum, stroll the waterfront and wander through the city’s most atmospheric pockets.
The following day, venture west with your guide into the Waitakere Ranges. Begin at the Arataki Centre for panoramic views across the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean, then walk forest trails shaded by kauri trees and giant ferns. Continue to the black-sand beaches of the west coast, where the surf rolls in against dramatic headlands.
A private transfer returns you to the airport for your onward flight. You leave with memories of reef waters, rainforest stillness, mountain light and the unique warmth of two remarkable countries.
Explore Queenstown’s iconic bungee jumping and skydiving with private access, expert guides, and sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.
A privately arranged after-hours vineyard dinner in Hawke’s Bay, pairing seasonal cuisine and library wines in rare seclusion, curated by Do Not Disturb.
A visit to Tekapo’s alpine hot pools at dusk offers rare stillness in one of New Zealand’s most elemental landscapes. As daylight fades over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps, warm mineral water, crisp air, andly timed darkening skies combine to create a moment of physical and mental ease.
A privately arranged heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier offers rare access to one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most dramatic ice landscapes. Reached by helicopter and explored on foot with an expert guide, this experience reveals the scale, movement, and fragility of the glacier far beyond what is possible from valley viewpoints.
Experiencing the Bay of Islands after the last day boats return to harbor reveals a quieter side of New Zealand’s most storied seascape. With beaches emptied, light softening, and the water settling, this privately timed moment offers rare calm in a place usually defined by movement.
Entering a glowworm cave with a private guide transforms the familiar tourist route into an intimate encounter with New Zealand’s underground magic. Soft lighting and the quiet hum of dripping water, this experience offers a rare moment of calm and wonder beneath the surface.
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