Australia and New Zealand Luxury Journey

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.

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.

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.