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Best of Australia & New Zealand - Private Luxury South Pacific Tours (16 days)

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Artisans of Leisure

Sydney, Australia to Queenstown, 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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