Best of Australia & New Zealand - Private Luxury South Pacific Tours
(16 days)
Tour Operator
Artisans of Leisure
Sydney, AustraliatoQueenstown, New Zealand
Valid for Departures Now Through: 03 May 2027
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BEST OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Auckland, Taupo, Queenstown & Milford Sound
An exclusive private tour of Australia and New Zealand for the most discerning luxury traveler.
Experience the best destinations and top luxury hotels and lodges in Australia and New Zealand on this luxurious tour, which includes sophisticated cities, stunning landscapes, soft-adventure activities, fascinating cultures, and acclaimed food and wine.
Itinerary
Day 1
Sydney, Australia
Hotel:
Park Hyatt Sydney
Meals:
None
BEST OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Auckland, Taupo, Queenstown & Milford Sound
An exclusive private tour of Australia and New Zealand for the most discerning luxury traveler.
Private arrival transfer to hotel
Accommodation in Sydney at luxury hotel
Afternoon private introductory tour including private sailboat excursion through Sydney Harbour
Day 2
Sydney, Australia
Hotel:
Park Hyatt Sydney
Meals:
Breakfast
Half-day private tour including culture, history, art, gardens, markets, interesting neighborhoods
Evening private Opera House tour and performance tickets
Additional activities can be arranged, upon request: visiting craft markets, touring noted Aboriginal art galleries and the city’s excellent museums, participating in the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, a private harbor cruise, private surfing lessons, behind-the-scenes wildlife experiences, and food and wine tours.
Day 3
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia
Hotel:
Longitude 131
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Private transfer to airport for domestic flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Arrival transfer to hotel
Accommodation in Uluru (Ayers Rock) at ultra-luxury tented camp
Afternoon private touring in the Outback
Day 4
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia
Hotel:
Longitude 131
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private sunrise walk at Uluru (Ayers Rock) including local scenic, natural and cultural attractions
Private afternoon touring or hiking at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Dinner under the stars
Day 5
Daintree Rainforest, Australia
Hotel:
Silky Oaks Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast
Transfer to airport for domestic flight to Cairns
Private arrival transfer to Daintree Rainforest
Accommodation in Daintree Rainforest at ultra-luxury lodge
Day 6
Daintree Rainforest, Australia
Hotel:
Silky Oaks Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast
Private full-day Daintree Rainforest excursion with naturalist
Afternoon at leisure for lodge-based activities: canoeing, nature walks and spa treatments
Day 7
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Hotel:
Lizard Island
Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Private excursion to Kuranda for Skyrail ride over rainforest
Private transfer to Cairns for flight to island resort
Accommodation at ultra-luxury resort
Day 8
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Hotel:
Lizard Island
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Great Barrier Reef shared excursion (private available upon request—supplement applies)
Day 9
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Hotel:
Lizard Island
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private appointment at Lizard Island research station
Options include snorkeling, scuba diving, spa treatments, glass-bottom boat rides, nature walks, relaxation at resort
Day 10
Auckland, New Zealand
Hotel:
Sofitel Auckland
Meals:
Breakfast
Private transfer and scheduled flight to Cairns
Flight to Auckland, New Zealand. Private arrival transfer to hotel
Accommodation in Auckland at luxury hotel
Day 11
Taupo, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
Hotel:
Huka Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast
Private transfer to Taupo, with touring of Rotorua en route
Geothermal areas, Maori culture, sheep show
Accommodation in Taupo at ultra-luxury lodge
Day 12
Taupo, New Zealand
Hotel:
Huka Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast
Half-day private cruise on Lake Taupo
Beautiful landscapes, option for trout fishing
Day 13
Queenstown, New Zealand
Hotel:
Blanket Bay
Meals:
Breakfast
Private transfer to airport for flight to Queenstown. Private arrival transfer to Glenorchy
Private touring of Queenstown and Arrowtown en route
Historic gold mining town, wine country
Accommodation in Glenorchy at ultra-luxury lodge: Blanket Bay or Matakauri Lodge
Day 14
Queenstown, New Zealand
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Hotel:
Blanket Bay
Meals:
Breakfast
Private helicopter flight over Southern Alps to Milford Sound, including glacier landing
Day 15
Queenstown, New Zealand
Hotel:
Blanket Bay
Meals:
Breakfast
Morning Dart River jet boat safari to Mount Aspiring National Park
Day 16
Queenstown, New Zealand
Hotel:
None
Meals:
Breakfast
Private transfer to Queenstown airport
Virtuoso Benefits
Artisans of Leisure is an exclusive tour supplier for Virtuoso. All tours depart daily and are private, highly personalized and luxurious. Virtuoso travelers receive amenities and VIP treatment on all Artisans of Leisure tours.
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