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Australian Wilderness & Outback Journeys
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Escape to a tranquil island paradise at Queensland’s Fraser Coast and explore the waters of the Great Sandy Strait. Uncover pristine beaches, freshwater lakes and creeks, lush rainforests including legendary icons Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and 75 Mile Beach. Unwind each day in an award-winning eco resort on Fraser Island that blends nature with luxury comforts in a unique resort experience.
Departing from Hervey Bay, take on a scenic ferry ride to World Heritage Listed wonder of Fraser Island that will make you feel worlds away. Spend your days finding your own slice of paradise from exploring the island by land and sea. Take on an exhilarating signature 4WD adventure, immerse in a sunset cruise and sail to the remote stunning islands of the Great Sandy National Park. Traverse diverse landscapes and unique wildlife experiences from ancient sand dunes, long pristine beaches, lush rainforests and crystal-clear freshwater lakes and creeks. Swim in the idyllic Lake McKenzie, float along the relaxing Eli Creek and journey along the famous 75 Mile Beach highway only to be captivated by historically wonderful shipwrecks. Walk amongst the only place on Earth where tall rainforests grow on sand dunes! With every turn a jaw dropping sight, bask in its golden hour, walk trails boasting untouched beauty or simply relax on pure white powdered beaches. Along the way experience up close moments with unforgettable wildlife encounters including turtles, dolphins and if you're lucky a migrating whale.
Unwind each day to an island haven at award-winning eco Kingfisher Bay Resort. Set hidden among tree covered dunes on the edge of the calm waters of the Great Sandy Bait. Relish in an immersive nature-based retreat surrounded by native flora and fauna, bush tucker-inspired fine dining experiences at the resort’s restaurants and breathtaking sunsets along its western beach. This tour includes 3 night’s accommodation with transfers and specified meals included. Enjoy guided tours each day where the island is brought to life.
Disappear into a tropical island escape and live in the rhythm of the ocean. Walk, cruise and swim to the spectacular sights of the world’s largest sand island. Perfect for adventurous couples who enjoy the finer things in life.
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This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.
The Grampians Peaks Trail is a world class walking experience, showcasing the beauty and majesty of the Grampian's natural and cultural landscapes. This 4-day, 3-night itinerary provides an unforgettable experience exploring dramatic peaks, panoramic views and ancient rugged landscapes through the majestic Grampians National Park.
Rising dramatically from the surrounding Western Plains, the Grampians is a series of rugged sandstone mountain ranges and forests rich in wildlife. Craggy peaks, expansive views and a vibrant landscape await the intrepid walker along the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Over 4 days, walk the highlights of this long distance trail, a world class walk that showcases the majesty of the Grampians National Park. You will experience amazing walks including Halls Gap, Wonderland and Mount Rosea. Marvel at towering peaks, expansive views and the sheer majesty of this ancient landscape. Moderate fitness is required for this walk, with some sections requiring stamina while other parts are relatively easy.
Groups are limited to 10 walkers or fewer and are hosted by two highly knowledgeable staff. Be challenged and rewarded each day by your expert guides while enjoying comfortable accommodation and delicious evening meals in the town of Halls Gap, in the heart of the Grampians food & wine region, adjacent to the Grampians National Park, at night.
Your tour includes 4-days hiking travelling through Grampians Peaks Trail, 3 nights' accommodation, meals (excluding one lunch and dinner at guests' own expense) and return group transfer from/to Melbourne.
This hiking tour offers the opportunity to experience in depth the striking beauty of this incredible Australian native landscape.
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Embark on an indulgent 5-day food and wine gourmet escape at Western Australia’s Margaret River region. Uncover world-class dining experiences with world-class scenery whilst staying at one of Australia’s finest boutique hotels, Cape Lodge.
Departing from Perth, immerse yourself in some of Margaret River’s best wineries, exclusive experiences and satiate in immaculate dining affairs. Undertake a private masterclass and be introduced to innovative chefs who use fine quality local produce to create unforgettable cuisine the region is renowned for. Engage your tastebuds and have your senses awakened by private wine tastings and meals at signature vineyards including Vasse Felix and Cullen Wines. Delve beyond just wine and into the famous beer gin, olive oil and chocolate where food enthusiasts are spoilt for choice.
The scenery is just as indulgent as your dining choices. Marvel at pristine coastlines and white sandy beaches. Discover the depths of the stunning Geographe Bay as you delve deep into its turquoise waters entering a natural wonder of abundant marine species in their natural habitat amongst vividly-coloured tropical corals. Walk through one of Australia’s greatest tracks, the Cape-to-Cape walk, on a powerful Indigenous cultural experience as a local custodian brings the trail to life. Be introduced to the world’s oldest living culture as you walk amongst spectacular coastline and forest vistas.
This luxury 5-day escape includes 4 nights’ accommodation at award-winning luxury accommodations. Stay in one of Australia’s finest boutique hotels, Cape Lodge. A stylish and sophisticated retreat with its own vineyard, here you will dine in its acclaimed restaurant, be pampered at the Spa and cook with one of Australia’s best chefs during a hands-on cooking class. With all meals included as specified in itinerary and escorted by a knowledgeable guide, enjoy the tastes of Margaret River’s alluring fusion of coastal serenity, world-class wine and gourmet foods.
Spoil yourself with an ultra-premium gourmet escape in Margaret River’s finest wine region on an exquisite 5-day journey. Perfect for those craving for the ultimate exclusivity and unique gourmet getaway among the vines and sea.
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Do and see it all on the ultimate New Zealand road trip, a 22-day odyssey from the Bay of Islands to the Southern Alps. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure showcases the country’s best active experiences including 3 of the Great Walks.
Tucked away at the bottom of the world, New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: tropical beaches, snow-capped mountains, sparkling fiords, raging rivers and active volcano zones. For the outdoor enthusiast, keen on hiking, biking, paddling and more, New Zealand has no shortage of things to see and do. Home of the Great Walks (known to be some of the best hikes in the world) and many other day and multiday hikes, you could spend months trying to see it all. Luckily for you, this road trip leaves no stone unturned on an epic journey from north to south.
Departing from Auckland, hit the road to tick off New Zealand’s best active experiences. Drive New Zealand’s most scenic roads including Buller Gorge, the Crown Range and Milford Road. Discover dramatic landscapes, magnificent wilderness and stunning wildlife on New Zealand’s Great Walks including the Tongariro Northern Circuit, the Abel Tasman Coast Track and the Routeburn Track. Uncover beautiful beaches and twinkling bays on in the Bay of Islands and Coromandel, and a geothermal wonderland in the Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Follow the path of Captain James Cook on the Queen Charlotte Track, heli hike to the top of the Franz Josef Glacier and bask in the brooding shadow of Mount Cook (Aoraki), New Zealand’s tallest mountain. You will also have the opportunity to cruise Lake Wanaka and the magnificent Milford Sound, and explore diverse cities and towns including Wellington, Queenstown, Dunedin and Christchurch at your own pace.
This action-packed 22-day active and nature-focused self-drive package includes 21-nights’ boutique hotel accommodation on a twin share basis. At the end of each fun-filled day, you will sleep in comfort and have access to luxurious facilities and amenities including swimming pools, plunge pools and spas. Twenty-two days full size car rental is included as well as activities and sightseeings as specified in the itinerary. Daily breakfast provided.
Do New Zealand – and do it right – on this thrilling 22-day self-drive road trip from North to South. The diverse landscapes and exciting experiences will capture your heart.
Explore Uluru and Kata Tjuta in style and witness a sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Enjoy Australia's most famous walking experiences in the Red Centre including Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge ‘Windy Gully' walk and Uluru Base walk.
At the end of each day, enjoy all the comforts at Sails in the Desert (5 star). Perfectly positioned to make the most of the Australian outback, Sails in the Desert is just a 5-minute walk from the Uluru (Ayers Rock) lookout.
Your outback experience is to be enhanced by food and wine experiences during the trip:
- Enjoy Uluru at sunset, accompanied with canapés and wine or cool refreshments.
- Enjoy an award-winning dining experience under the stars 'Sounds of Silence'. You will dine under the canopy of the desert night, while a storyteller shares with you tales as told in the stars.
This is an authentic “experience-of-a-lifetime" in the heart of Northern Australia’s timeless north.
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Departs daily on request
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Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through the Red Centre’s untamed landscapes on this highlights-packed walking tour. Explore the Larapinta Trail’s most iconic spots, from Simpsons Gap to Euro Ridge, Ellery Waterhole, and Ormiston Pound, culminating in a sunrise summit of Mt Sonder. This fully supported trek allows you to travel light, carrying just a day pack as you traverse exposed ridgelines and deep gorges, soaking in the raw beauty of one of the world’s oldest landscapes. Each evening, unwind in ecp-comfort camps featuring hot showers, cosy lounges, and a heated dining shelter, where your guides prepare exquisite 3-course meals. A perfect blend of adventure and luxury in the heart of the Australian Outback.
Your adventure begins in Alice Springs at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Trek through mulga scrub and bird-filled woodlands, ascending to Euro Ridge for sweeping views before descending to Wallaby Gap. Continue west through shady Bloodwoods to the iconic Simpsons Gap and enjoy lunch and a swim at Ellery Waterhole. Rise pre-dawn for the awe-inspiring ascent of Mount Sonder, guided by headlamps through the peaceful darkness to witness an unforgettable sunrise at the 1,380m summit. Descend to Redbank Gorge for a well-deserved brunch, followed by an afternoon to relax or swim in the Finke River. Conclude your adventure with the breathtaking Ormiston Pound walk, featuring dramatic cliffs, native birds, and a thrilling water crossing before you journey back to Alice Springs.
During the trip, stay in award-winning eco-comfort camps nestled in the remote hills along the Larapinta Trail. These semi-permanent wilderness retreats offer inviting lounges, a communal dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen for ultimate relaxation after a day of hiking. Unwind by the campfire under star-filled skies, enjoy a warm shower, and sleep soundly in safari-style tents with cozy stretcher beds. While you walk, your support vehicle transfers your luggage and camping gear to the next campsite leaving you only to carry a day pack while you hike.
The tour includes 3 nights accommodation at eco-comfort camps on a twin share basis, all nutritious meals prepared by your highly skilled guides, National Park fees and camping equipment.
Discover the ancient Australian outback. The Larapinta Trail will delight wilderness lovers with its incredible scenery and staggering scale. In the footsteps of traditional owners, early explorers, and modern adventurers, the stories of the Larapinta Trail will come to life with every passing desert step.
Explore the remote corners of Scotland’s Highlands of rugged wilderness by foot and unwind at elegant abodes by night. Unearth the geology and culture of a charming landscape steeped in history from spectacular national parks, quaint villages and medieval gems on this captivating 6 days walking escapade from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond.
Your enthralling adventure begins in the picturesque capital city, Edinburgh, and onto the antique settlements of Dunkeld and Birnam. Immerse in the beauty of the Black Linn waterfall, which confluences with the River Tay and is flanked by a combination of green and russet foliage. The tall cliffs, the spectacular peaks, and the rugged vistas of the Royal Deeside and Cairngorms National Parks will leave your mouth agape with surprise. Get soaked in the water streams of the Muir of Dinnet encompassed by massive rocks and then feel the calmness of Loch Kinord’s serenity. Navigate Burn O'Vat, a glacial crater created following the last ice age. Walk along an ancient trail of Cateran, across the line separating Angus and Perthshire, and enjoy moorland stretches and amazing mountain vistas. A countryside atmosphere at Cairngorms National Park allures you to explore the region further. Set out to see the Falls of Bruar's series of cascades by hiking up its challenging trail. Explore the gems of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park filled with picturesque bens, glens and lakes and be spell bounded by breathtaking view before returning to Edinburgh where your inspiring adventure ends.
This luxury package includes 5 nights’ accommodations in luxury hotels on a twin-share basis. All meals and transfers are included as specified. You will be escorted by two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio. With multiple walking options to choose from each day, accommodation varied activity levels and giving you the freedom to enjoy the best of a region at your own pace. An experience tailored to suit your priorities and personal style; walk in true comfort.
Be engrossed in unforgettable highland walks spectating the royal castles, the immensely phenomenal wilderness, and the warm countryside hospitality of Scotland, a memorable venture worth embracing.
Journey to the edge of the world in Wild West Tasmania, with this 7-day self-drive package that features some of the state’s most scenic drives, walks and cruises. This package is perfect for nature lovers looking to get off the beaten track, with highlights including Cradle Mountain and the Tarkine Rainforest.
Gateway to Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area, Tasmania’s West is one of the world’s last true wilderness frontiers. Ancient forests, majestic rivers and rugged mountains contrast with historic mining towns and fascinating convict heritage. Yet, despite its remoteness, it is easy and safe to visit – and you can still enjoy the best of Tasmania’s quality accommodation and fine dining.
Starting from Launceston or Devonport, hit the road to seek untamed wilderness, follow in the footsteps of pioneers and uncover wild stories of mining booms and busts. You’ll drive two of the state’s Great Drives including Tarkine – through Australia’s largest temperate rainforest – and the Great Circle Route across the heartlands. Along the way, you’ll traverse some of Tasmania’s Great Walks including Cradle Mountain’s Dove Lake and Crater Lake, Stanley’s The Nut, Tarkine Rainforest’s Huon Pine and Savage River, and the ‘Edge of the World’, where you will find the longest uninterrupted expanse of ocean on Earth. You’ll also cruise three of Australia’s last truly ‘wild’ rivers - the Arthur, the Pieman and the Gordan. Only by boat can you access history rich locations such as the sunken wreck of the SS Croydon and Sarah Island (the site of a harsh penal settlement).
This action-packed 7-day, self-drive package includes 6-nights in boutique accommodation on a twin-share basis. Your accommodation has been carefully handpicked as the best of its kind in this remote part of Tasmania. Select meals are included as well as activities and experiences as per the itinerary.
Get off the beaten track and discover Tasmania’s Western Wilds at slow pace – and in style. This is a road trip you will never forget.
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Explore one of the world’s most breathtaking regions on this incredible 4-day experience. Discover Freycinet Peninsula and Maria Island on foot. To reach each spectacular location, you will sail aboard a 23 metre luxury ketch, Lady Eugenie. Each morning, you'll gain a unique perspective of the coastline from on board, before exploring the area on foot.
You begin your journey in Hobart, here you will be transferred to the fishing port town of Triabunna where you will board a 23 metre luxury yacht, your base for the next 4 days, and set sail across the Mercury Passage for Maria Island, home of the World Heritage-listed convict site of Darlington. Once populated with prisoners, it is now home to an array of architectural relics and abundant wildlife. Take in the sights such as the Bishop & Clerk Peaks, Fossil Bay and admire views toward Schouten Island and Freycinet Peninsula. For those wanting a more relaxed adventure, you can visit the beautiful sandstone patterns and structures of the Painted Cliffs. You will also learn more about the island’s unique Aboriginal, convict and industrial histories whilst exploring the Darlington precinct. During this 4-day adventure you’ll visit Schouten Island, traverse Tasmanian Blue Gum forests, admire native wildflowers in grass fields, marvel at the incredible pink granite Hazards Mountains and take in the striking and iconic splendor of Wineglass Bay. This highly adaptable itinerary has been designed to suit walkers of every ability and level of fitness. You’ll be lulled to sleep by the gentle ocean waves each night on board the Lady Eugenie. Lady Eugenie's spacious decks are the perfect setting for relaxing whilst taking in the stunning scenery of Tasmania's east coast. During the evening, you can dine on delicious meals made from local produce in the comfortable saloon before retiring to your private cabin.
This luxury package includes return transfers from/to Hobart, all nights aboard the 'Lady Eugenie' on a twin share basis and all meals as well as a National Park pass, backpack and weather proof jacket for the duration of the walk and two qualified guides and a skipper for the duration of the walk.
The ideal combination of exertion and relaxation is yours to enjoy on this incredible 4-day escape. Explore the rugged beauty of Tasmania’s East Coast from land and sea and take home lifelong memories of this spellbinding part of Australia.
Discover Tasmania's breathtaking takayna/Tarkine region, a mesmerising step back in time to a bygone era of lush rainforests, rugged mountains crags and steep valleys. Board on a cruise along the Pieman river and admire the rugged coastlines with ancient rock formations. Prepare to be captivated as you traverse this magnificent landscape on a six-day small-group walking tour, starting from Launceston.
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome dinner and a day of leisure in Launceston, allowing you to soak up the local charm. Once you embark on your journey into Tarkine, prepare to be awestruck. The region boasts dense, ancient rainforests that drape the rugged mountain crags and cascade into steep valleys, where meandering wild rivers flow beneath. Immerse yourself in this natural wonderland, taking in breathtaking views that will leave you spellbound.
Hop aboard a boat to cruise along the Pieman River, witnessing its majestic beauty firsthand. Explore the rugged coastline, where untamed winds and waves gracefully collide with ancient rock formations, creating a spectacle that defies description. Gain a deeper understanding of the region's rich biodiversity as you learn about the local flora and fauna, including the fascinating history of human habitation. From the ancient Tasmanian Aboriginal culture to the more recent European settlement, the stories of this land will unfold before your eyes.
Throughout the tour, indulge in the comfort of five nights' accommodation in quality hotels, ensuring a restful retreat after each day's adventure. Savor the flavors of Tasmania with all meals included during the walking tour, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the local culinary delights.
In the takayna/Tarkine region, nature's wonders and cultural heritage intertwine, creating an experience that will leave you spellbound. Prepare to embark on a journey of discovery, where breathtaking landscapes and captivating stories await at every turn.