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Discover Waiheke Island’s best walks in boutique luxury, with this 4-day, private guided tour showcasing the island’s scenic coastal trails, bush hikes and vineyards.
Located 40-minutes by ferry from Auckland, Waiheke Island is bigger than you think! It’s the second largest island in the Hauraki Gulf – over 200-kilometres (124mi) long and teeming with pristine beaches, coastal headlands, seaside villages, olive groves and vineyards. This best way to experience this stunning natural beauty is by walking. The island is home to more than 100-kilometres (62mi) of trails just waiting to be discovered.
This private guided 4-day hiking experience takes in the best Waiheke Island has to offer. Each morning, you will be transported to the start point for the day and you will be picked up at the end and returned to your accommodation. You’ll meander along cliff tops, down to the beaches and into cool enclaves of native forest. You’ll even explore a secret World War II fortress, complete with underground tunnels! Along the way, your knowledgeable and experienced guide will help you learn about the island’s flora and fauna, as well as the Maori and European history of the island and the Hauraki Gulf. You’ll also discover the vibrant Waiheke Island community, with its artists, vineyards and ambitious conservation projects.
You’ll stay 3-nights at chic, architecturally designed The Boatshed. Set just above the sun-drenched bay and white sandy beaches of Oneroa, this boutique, seaside hotel hotel features designer private suites/villas, offering panoramic ocean views.with panoramic ocean views. At the end of each day, enjoy sundowners on the deck ahead of a decadent 4-course degustation dinner. There are even personalised spa body treatments available – ideal for a destressed holiday!
Experience Waiheke Island’s best walks at slow pace and in style. You’ll come away feeling fit, healthy and refreshed, smelling of clean sea air! The island invites you to rediscover the simple pleasures.
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Embrace the great outdoors on Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s great nature-based destinations, with this action-packed 4-day private tour that showcases the Island’s best landscapes and wildlife encounters. This package is perfect for active travellers or family with a passion for the natural world.
Situated 13-kilometres (8 mi) off the coast of South Australia, Kangaroo Island is brimming with dramatic landscapes, epic rock formations, native animals and artisanal food and wine. Be greeted by koalas dozing in towering Eucalyptus trees, Australian sea lions basking on unspoiled white beaches, and a kangaroo that exists nowhere else on Earth. For an island that is just 155-kilometres (96 mi) in length, there is no shortage of things to see and do!
With pick up included from Kingscote Airport (KGC) or the Sealink Ferry Terminal, Penneshaw, set out to discover why Kangaroo Island is known as Australia’s Galapagos. You’ll cruise the magnificent north coast and swim with up to 80 wild dolphins, hike one of the Island’s most picturesque trails in search of migratory birds, venture into the heart of an Australian sea lion colony, visit a private wildlife refuge, and discover the natural wonders of Flinders Chase National Park including the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. This unique combination of cruising and walking encompasses the best of Kangaroo Island’s beaches and bush!
This fully guided 3-day private tour includes 2-nights in boutique accommodation on a twin share basis. All meals are included, so you’ll have ample opportunity to sample the Island’s famous food and wine, which is known for its purity, quality and sustainability. National Park admission fees and pick up/drop off also included.
Discover the meaning of adventure on Kangaroo Island, with this 3-day private guided package that showcases the Island’s best landscapes and wildlife encounters.
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Immerse yourself in the ancient and diverse Indigenous cultures of remote Cape York, Arnhem Land and the Torres Strait Islands, with this unforgettable 12-day expedition cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer. This cruise is perfect for those wanting to experience the natural beauty of Australia’s northern coastline while learning about the fascinating culture and history of the First Peoples.
The Torres Strait Islands comprise almost 300 islands dotted across the narrow stretch of water between Cape York and Papua New Guinea. Arnhem Land, meanwhile, is one of Australia’s last true wilderness area, with some of the Top End’s most spectacular natural scenery including rugged coastlines, remote islands, rivers teeming with fish, rainforest, towering escarpments and savannah woodland. The Indigenous Peoples of these destinations are as beautiful and varied as the lands in which they have lived since the dawn of time.
Embarking from Cairns, Queensland, this immersive cruise aboard Coral Discoverer takes you far beyond the crowds to the rarely seen Cape York, Torres Strait Islands and Arnhem Land. With an expert crew, voyage into prehistoric landscapes, learn about the song-lines and lore that shaped these ancient cultures. You will learn how generations have passed down artistic traditions, and how this important cultural legacy is flourishing at world-renowned art centres in Yirrkala and Nhulunbuy.
Throughout your journey, choose the activities and experiences that suit you. Spend your days swimming, snorkelling and diving, or venture ashore for guided tours in destinations including Lizard Island, Stanley Island, the Torres Strait Islands and more. Alternatively, if you wish to stay on board during the day and simply enjoy the scenery you are welcome to do so. After the day’s exertions, retire to Coral Discoverer’s panoramic Xplorer bar and recharge with some of Australia’s famous food and wine.
This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 11-nights aboard Coral Discoverer on a twin share basis. This luxurious 72 passenger vessel is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines, while her tender vessel, Xplorer, can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to rivers and beaches.
All meals are included onboard. The approach to cuisine is about simplicity and generosity, creating dishes bursting with flavour made from fresh ingredients sourced locally and sustainably wherever possible. Activities and experiences are also included as per the itinerary. An expert crew are at your service at all times.
Immerse yourself in the ancient cultures and traditional lifestyles of Australia’s First Peoples, with this incredible 12-day expedition cruise. This is Australia’s northern coastline and islands at their very best!
View Reverse Direction: Departing Darwin (The same itinerary, but with an Art Theme) Cape York & Arnhem Land Indigenous Art Cruise (Darwin - Cairns) 12D11N
Stunning views over Stanley and the surrounding beaches on the north west coast of Tasmania are yours to enjoy at Horizon Deluxe Apartments. Choose from luxury studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments, each with modern, contemporary design and a large oval shaped free standing spa bath, which looks out over the panoramic coastal views. Start each morning with gourmet breakfast supplies before heading out to explore the town. The famous ‘Nut’ is just a 15-minute walk away
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Time stands still and washes away from the moment you arrive at Freycinet Lodge. Overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Great Oyster Bay, with the rugged Hazards mountain range as a backdrop, Freycinet Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore the wonders of Freycinet National Park. Choose from a range of accommodation options from One Room Cabins through to luxurious Bayview Coastal Pavilions. Taste the colours and flavours of Tasmania at three onsite restaurants. And, when you’re ready, head outside to discover the must-see local attractions: Friendly Beaches, Cape Tour Lighthouse and, of course, Wineglass Bay, one of the world’s top 10 beaches.
Friendly Beaches Lodge offers the only coastal side building in Freycinet National Park and ideal base for Freycinet walks. Known as ‘The Invisible Lodge’ due to its non-intrusive and sustainable design, enjoy style and comfort after a day of exploring the surrounding natural landscape. Located on a 130-hectar private sanctuary just 100 metres from the beach, take a hot shower or bath, browse the well0stocked library and meander through the lodge admiring the beautiful artwork displayed, emulating the works of some of Tasmania’s finest artists. Indulge in delicious meals and sleep in a spacious, private bedroom. Without mobile or internet access, your four day stay at Friendly Beaches Lodge offers you a rare opportunity to truly escape, relax and rejuvenate.
Encounter idyllic and oceanic blissfulness at KAI Beppu, an onsen ryokan situated in Oita Prefecture, at the most trenchant brink of Japan’s Island city, Kyushu, overlooking Beppu Bay. Whether you are on vacation, or seeking an escape from the barbarous, KAI Beppu presents reaches of mind-lulling, utopian pleasure as you soak-up coastal views during your sojourn. Bordered on the east by the pacific Beppu Bay, and on the west by the Beppu mainland, the sanctuary is fractionated into 70 guest rooms with plushily vibrant aesthetics. These Japanese-style rooms are fastidiously furnished, some featuring outdoor baths (Onsen), and all possessing expansive windows framing the Beppu Bay in a picturesque manner. Have your gourmand alter-ego pacified as you relish flavoursome, Kaiseki consumables during breakfast, with kaiseki peaking at dinner with finely crafted bamboo ware and feature an assortment of seafood seasoned with a plethora of condiments. Luxuriate in affluence, choosing solitariness, as you relax and dine at the semi-private rooms. Watch Kai Beppu come alive during nocturnal hours, experiencing the wonder of the Toji Jug Band. Augment your mental acuity while playing the nostalgic Smartball in the Lab. Affiliate with Beppu culture, indulging in therapeutic hand and foot baths as you relish coastal delights. Rewrite your life’s experiences at this resort.
Experience one of the world’s great train journeys – the TranzAlpine – and the highlights of the New Zealand’s Glacier Country, with this unforgettable 3-day journey from Christchurch to Queenstown.
See the South Island like never before with one of the Great Journeys of New Zealand. Commencing in Christchurch, step aboard the TranzAlpine and travel across the spectacular Southern Alps towards the wild West Coast. Stop off at Arthur’s Pass, the highest most spectacular pass across the Alps, and discover a landscape of two halves. On the eastern side, you will see wide, shingle-filled riverbeds and vast swathes of beech forest. Descend on the western side and you venture through dense rainforest alongside and over deeply gorged rivers. Your local knowledgeable guide will take you hiking to see the highlights.
Continue to the West Coast and into glorious Glacier Country. Create your own unforgettable Glacier Country experience from the wealth of things to do in Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Okarito and the surrounding area. From the highest mountains, largest ice rivers, rainforests, dramatic beaches and everything in between – this special part of New Zealand ticks all the boxes. Your local guide is on hand to help you explore and enjoy this untamed natural wilderness.
This fully escorted 3-day journey includes 2-nights’ accommodation at the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef on a twin share basis. In the heart of the village and edge of the Westland World Heritage Park, this 4-star hotel offers everything you need to be able to explore this dramatic region in comfort and style. One way ticket aboard the TranzAlpine from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass is included along with travel by deluxe mini van. All meals provided.
Embark on a world-famous train journey to discover the untouched beauty of Glacier Country, on this fully escorted 3-day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown.
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Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of East Kimberley and Kimberley Coast, with this action-packed 6-day tour that combines Bungle Bungles, Lake Argyle and Diamond Mine and the majestic Mitchell Plateau, with an overnight unique stay at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge and Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge.
Three times larger than England and with a population of less than 40,000, the Kimberley region – spread over Australia’s entire north-western corner – is one of the world’s largest wilderness frontiers. Despite the region’s remoteness, you will find fascinating geological formations, vast lakes, majestic gorges, cascading waterfalls and prolific wildlife. You will also find that Australia’s Indigenous people have survived and thrived in this special place for tens of thousands of years.
Commencing in the outback town of Kununurra, enjoy a scenic flight to Purnululu National Park, where you will discover geological wonders over 350 million years in the making. With local Indigenous guides, get up close with the mysterious Bungle Bungle massif, beehive domes “lost” to the world until the 1980s. While in the area, you will explore the fascinating landscapes of Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm before making your way back to Kununurra via Lake Argyle and the colossal Argyle Diamond Mine.
Next, take flight north to the Kimberley Coast, where you will get the ultimate bird’s eye view of one of Australia’s most spectacular waterfalls, the four-tiered Punamii-Unpuu (Mitchell) Falls. While in the area, you will pay a visit to the Aboriginal community of Kalumburu, Western Australia’s most remote permanent settlement. You will also sample coastal delights including Indigenous rock art and fresh oysters.
This remarkable 6-day package includes 5-nights’ premium accommodation in Kununurra, Purnululu National Park and Mitchell Falls on a twin share basis. Meals and activities are included as specified in the itinerary. All transport is provided.
Step back in time and immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest cultures with this 6-day classic Kimberley experience. This package shows you the best of the Bungle Bungles as well as the magnificent Mitchell Falls.
Dive into the essence of Costa Rica’s "Pura Vida" on this thrilling 6-day adventure. Unleash your spirit of exploration as you discover hidden jungle hot springs and navigate rushing mountain rivers alive with howler monkeys and iguanas. Experience the exhilaration of white-water rafting on the Río Sarapiquí, hike through a lush cloud forest to witness the majesty of Costa Rica's largest waterfall, and bike along the stunning shores of Lake Arenal. This journey promises unforgettable excitement at every turn!
Your adventure begins outside San Jose after which you shuttle to the outskirts of the Central Valley. Journey through the grounds of the Espíritu Santo Coffee Estate. Hike to Catarata del Toro, Costa Rica's largest waterfall. Enjoy a white-water rafting excursion on the Río Sarapiquí. Watch for energetic monkeys, gentle sloths, green iguanas, and colourful toucans. Enjoy a Costa Rican cooking class and learn how to make gusto mojito. Cross Lake Arenal by boat and explore its verdant jungle surroundings by bike. Board a private plane to the Pacific coast and traverse some of Costa Rica's most gorgeous beaches and hidden trails. At our oceanfront resort, choose to ride horseback, take a surf lesson, enjoy a complimentary yoga class, or lounge on the beach. Consider joining a demonstration of Costa Rican music and dance before shuttling to Punta Islita airport to catch a flight to San Jose, where your trip ends.
This package includes 5 nights of accommodations in premiere hotels on a twin-share basis. eals and transport are included as specified. You will be escorted by two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average of 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio. Leaving you with multiple hiking and biking options to choose from each day accommodating 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 and bike in true comfort.
Experience the pure life on a thrilling 6-day adventure, rafting, biking, hiking, and soaring through the jungle canopy while immersing yourself in the stunning landscapes of Costa Rica.