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Experience the true meaning of luxury, with this once-in-a-lifetime 4-day escape to Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley in the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains.
Departing from Sydney, leave the stresses of modern life behind as you make the scenic 3-hour drive out west into the mountains. Nestled between the Gardens of Stone and Wollemi National Parks, the Wolgan Valley sprawls across 2,800 hectares of pristine wilderness, where steep cliffs contrast with rugged Australian bush and rolling grasslands. A picturesque road winds along the river to the resort, a safe and secluded haven where life’s original pleasures – exploring, celebrating and playing – come to life.
A 6-star, conservation-based resort, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley epitomises unrivalled space, privacy and comfort. Spend your days discovering the ancient geological heritage, fascinating colonial history and unique flora and fauna that call the region home. Embrace a range of guided tours and exciting activities ranging from guided walks to horseback treks. Take a stroll along the sparkling Carne Creek. Discover a se-cret glowworm grotto in Wollemi National Park. Plant a tree and make your contribution to the ongoing con-servation and protection of the Blue Mountains. And, at night look up to witness the spectacle of the shining southern sky.
At the end of a long day exploring, retreat to your luxurious One-Bedroom Heritage Villa. Enjoy a dip in your private 7-metre long pool or refresh your senses in your ensuite bathroom, where rain shower and roomy tub await. A traditional, double sided stone fireplace takes centre stage in your villa, allowing you to enjoy its warmth from the comfort of plush seating in your dedicated lounge or from your elegant four-poster bed. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a charming veranda means the natural splendour of the Blue Mountains is never far away.
All meals and select beverages are included, so you will enjoy authentic Australian fine dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sit back and let Executive Chef James Viles take you on a culinary journey through the re-gion, with specialties including Low and Slow Beef Cheek with roast tomato jus, and Roast Tathra Duck with smoked prune and carrot marmalade. Paired with premium Australian wines and beers, a meal in the Dining Room is sure to impress.
This 4-day ultra-luxury escape includes 3-nights’ accommodation in a One-Bedroom Heritage Villa at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley on a twin share basis. A range of guided tours and exciting activities are included along with all meals and select beverages. Complimentary use of the state-of-the-art gymnasium and tennis courts also included.
Discover one of Australia’s best kept secrets at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the true meaning of luxury in one of the world’s most beautiful places.
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Experience the Kimberley in ultimate luxury at the exclusive El Questro Homestead. Nestled within one of the world’s largest and oldest wilderness landscapes among burnt-orange cliffs and lush, green lawns, the Homestead has hosted the likes of Elton John, Kylie Minogue and Nicole Kidman. Stay in one of nine luxurious suites with chic yet cosy and comfortable interiors where bedrooms are cantilevered over the still and tranquil Chamberlain River. Explore more than 700,000 acres of pristine wilderness with something to offer everyone from adventurous explorers down to novice hikers and first-time four-wheel drivers. Enjoy an ever-changing, seasonal, locally sourced modern Australian menu, and matched wines, in the morning sun or under a blanket of stars. There is no better way to experience the Australian outback than at El Questro Homestead in absolute comfort and style.
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Departing from Queenstown, discover the awe-inspiring Milford Sound, Hollyford Valley and unspoiled natural beauty of the wildlife-rich Stewart Island on foot over seven days. Ben Lomond Track, Stewart Island, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Routeburn Track, Kepler track and Hollyford Heli-hike are all on show in this incredible trip.
Kick off your trip in the 'adventure capital' Queenstown where you hike the lower slopes of Ben Lomond for extensive panoramic views over Lake Wakitipu. Crossing over to Stewart Island you will enjoy some short walks as well as a free day to explore this remote island on foot, kayak or even try to sight New Zealand's iconic flightless bird ‐ the Kiwi.
Stewart Island is one of the few places in the country with the greatest chance of seeing this very shy creature. Returning to the mainland, journey into Fiordland National Park for the Kepler track and Milford Sound walks. Then you'll take a breathtaking helicopter flight over dramatic peaks into uninhabited Martins Bay in the heart of the Hollyford region. Explore this amazing landscape on foot with a walk through lush forest and coastal heath to a rocky bay, which is frequented by penguins and seals in season. Jet boat to the Hollyford River and walk along the Hollyford Valley, following the footsteps of early explorers through native beech forest speckled with elegantly flowing waterfalls. Hike the Routeburn Track up to Key Summit for sweeping views over the beautiful Hollyford Valley before heading back to Queenstown.
Accommodation is included each night and has been carefully selected to provide comfort and value in the best locations possible. On this trip, you'll stay at an Homestead Villa Motel, South Sea Hotel, Distinction Luxmore Hotel, and Martin's Bay Lodge.
All meals are included for the duration of the walk. Provided we are advised in advance of your departure we are able to cater for vegetarian diets and can assist with medically recommended diets (allergies and intolerances).
All transfers to and from Queenstown as well as guiding are included. Small groups of twelve walkers are hosted by highly experienced and knowledgeable guides.
The walk is graded easy to moderate and fully supported. Small groups of twelve walkers are hosted by highly experienced and knowledgeable guides. The walk is easy graded and fully supported. You only need to carry a day pack each day.
This seven-day-six-night hiking tour takes you to discover some of the country's most pristine and spectacular landscapes in the deep south of New Zealand.
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Ascend to new heights of pleasure, feeling the unparalleled thrill of Alaska's natural wonders on this 6 day active adventure. Hold your breath and hike through ice glaciers, kayak across the sea, bike through dramatic and dynamic landscapes, and savour the beauty of coastal towns, among countless incredible sights and experiences from glaciers, fjords to Prince WIlliam Sound.
Your adventure begins in Anchorage, Alaska, with a shuttle to Palmer to explore the Matanuska Valley and Talkeetna mountains. Venture to Matanuska Glacier Valley for an ice hike across its glacier and witness the wonder of ice falls in the glacier area. Journey to Worthington Glacier to bike along the Richardson Highway following the Tiekel and Tsaina Rivers route at the backdrop of magnificent landscapes. Bike through Keystone Canyon, lavish with enchanting waterfalls to an intriguing fishing village. Embark on a sea kayaking excursion on the elegant Prince William Sound down to the stilly waters of Duck Flats, passing small islands and coves, surrounded by Alaska's finest sceneries and wildlife. From the entrancing Whittier Village, shuttle to Girdwood, passing through the Whittier Tunnel. Bike along the Bird to Gird path on your last day, enjoying panoramic views of Turnagain Arm before saying goodbye to an electrifying trip.
The trip package includes 5 nights accommodation on a twin-share basis. 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 biking and hiking 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.
Relish the euphoria of embarking on a multidimensional expedition across a medley of fascinating landscapes. Enjoy a boat cruise, discover quaint coastal towns, taste a variety of cuisines, behold stunning waterfalls and bike below intimidating mountains.
Take up the challenge to complete one of Australia's great journeys - The Great Ocean Walk. The seven day end to end trip traverses the entire world-class coastal trail. With 104 kilometres of walking, this is a distance that will challenge, but you will have unique opportunity to accomplish one of the Australia's greatest walks with the comfort of carrying just a day pack as you marvel at the amazing views.
Your adventure begins with a pick up from Melbourne CBD before a transfer on the scenic Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay, where your great walk begins. Over the next 7 days weave through stunning national parks, deserted beaches, rugged coastal scenery, windswept cliff tops and river estuaries, where nature unfolds around every corner. Keep your eyes peeled and experience unforgettable wildlife encounters with local wildlife including black wallabies, echidnas, black cockatoos, eastern grey kangaroos and more. You'll walk the 104 km of the Great Ocean Walk as a series of day walks in graded stages each day with carrying only a day pack so you can truly soak in the spectacular sights along the way. Walk point to point from Apollo Bay, Shelly Beach, Parker Inlet, Castle Cove Milanesia Track, Gables and Gibson Steps. Each day, unlace your hiking boots and unwind in delicious home made meals, comfortable lodge style accommodation along the Great Ocean Road.
Your great adventure includes 6 nights accommodation in comfortable lodge style accommodations located along the Great Ocean Road on a twin share basis. Walk in comfort of just a day pack with highly experienced guides who are passionate in sharing their knowledge on the local plants and animals, and history. The walk is suitable for anyone with a moderate level of fitness.
Witness nature unfold in every bend as you conquer the entire Great Ocean Walk from end to end and tick off one of Australia's great walks!
Let your inner adventurer soar as you embark on a journey to explore the Land of Enchantment. Discover the rich heritage, culture and high-desert beauty of New Mexico as you spend 6 immersive days traversing every entrancing bit of the region on this Santa Fe & Taos hiking adventure.
Your adventure begins in Santa Fe, where you shuttle to the Dale Ball Trails to hike among pinon pines in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains neighboring Santa Fe. Explore through the diverse landscape at the Bandelier National Monument and see its incredible collection of Ancestral Pueblo ruins. Learn some of the city’s history with a tour of its fascinating museums. Enjoy the panoramic view of Santa Fe at the top of Fort Marcy Park. Marvel at the sights of the surrounding mountains, Eagle Nest Lake and Wheeler Park Wilderness as you hike up the trails at Carson National Forest. Visit the oldest continuously inhabited community in the US, the World Heritage site of Taos Pueblo. Absorb the vast views of the New Mexico sky and the peaks of the Jemez Mountains on a final morning hike through the nearby volcanic tuff overlooking the Rio Grande river valley before shuttling back to Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, where the trip ends.
Away from exploring, unwind in your luxury accommodations; take a dip in the relaxing hot tub at the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, book a therapeutic massage in the El Monte’s Sagrado’s award winning spa, take a calming swim in the outdoor pool with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.
This luxury package includes 5 nights' accommodations in luxury hotels on a twin share basis. Meals and all transfers are included. 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 hiking 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; hike in true comfort.
Open your mind to the alluring culture, explore unique and ancient landscapes, have the time of your life, and make unforgettable memories as you leave inspired by exotic indigenous traditions.
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There's a beautiful free feeling that comes when walking in the Victorian High Country - with the vastness of Australia's highest mountain range all around you. This 5 day’s walking expedition traverses three of Victoria's best known alpine areas of Mount Buffalo, Falls Creek and the iconic Razoridge to Mount Feathertop. You'll experience the best that the region has to offer on this five day walking tour.
Departing from Melbourne, this mostly moderate to challenging graded walks traverses varied terrain through natural beauty of sweeping alpine vistas, classic mountain huts, picturesque snow gum meadows amongst fresh mountain air. For the more adventurous orienteers, there is ample opportunity to mission to the more remote areas of the region, taking you to next level breathtaking 360 degrees views. Be inspired each day with the vastness of Australia’s highest mountain range all around you. Embark on the longest point to point walk on Mount Buffalo highlighting unique biodiversity and geology while absorbing the jaw dropping views of the Australian Alps. In between, collide with an array of wildlife and discover the abundance of native plants, some found nowhere else on Earth. Walk in and out of rugged valleys, pass beautiful High Country huts, ford mountain rivers and soak in uninterrupted views as you conquer summits including the second largest mountain of Victoria. Traverse through pockets of snow gum forests and picturesque alpine meadows exposing the beauty and majesty of the Bogong High Plains and the historic quaint town of Bright.
This exhilarating walking escape includes 4 nights' accommodation in a charming country-styled guesthouse. All meals as specified are inclusive with morning tea and fruit snacks provided each day out on the tracks. Enjoy delicious meals at local restaurants showcasing local produce and modern cuisine. You will be escorted by two knowledgeable guides posing unrivalled passion as they bring the trails to life. Enjoy the comforts of only carrying a day pack.
Immerse in the best of Victorian High Country region uncovering some of Australia’s most unique and dramatic landscapes. Escape in a different world of Victoria right amongst the beauty of a high-altitude alpine region, retuning back inspired and with a lifetime memory.
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Looking for the ultimate expedition cruise of Tasmania? This is it.
All aboard Coral Discoverer for a 17-day full circumnavigation voyage around Tasmania, showcasing the best of the remote parks, islands and harbours of this pristine island at the edge of the world. This package is perfect for those wanting to see it all in slow pace – and in style.
Tasmania is a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly people with a relaxed island lifestyle, fantastic food and wine, and a haunting history evoked by world-famous convict ruins. It is also Australia’s smallest state and the most geographically diverse with over 40 per cent reserved as national parks and World Heritage Wilderness. Unlike on mainland Australia, in Tasmania, you will often feel like you are the first person to leave a footprint.
Embarking from Hobart’s Princes Wharf, this unforgettable cruise aboard Coral Discoverer takes you full circle around the Island. Marvel at the sheer cliffs and colossal rock formations of Tasman National Park. Uncover a Noah’s Ark for native Tasmanian species on Maria Island. Stroll along the iconic Wineglass Bay, one of the world’s best beaches, in Freycinet National Park. Explore the far-flung Furneaux, Kent and King Islands. Sample Tasmania’s famous wines in Launceston and the Tamar Valley. Journey to the edge of the world in Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour. Cap it all off with a hike along the dramatic coastal cliffs of Fluted Cape, Bruny Island. You will return to Hobart having experienced the very best of what Tasmania has to offer.
Throughout your journey, swim, snorkel, dive and kayak, and choose the shore excursions that suit you from full-day hikes to gentle strolls. Experienced bushwalkers will guide the way and share insights into the region’s unique culture, history and eco-system. 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 Tasmania’s famous food and wine.
This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 16-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.
Leave no stone unturned in Tasmania, with this 17-day full circumnavigation cruise that will show you the Island’s best angles and more. The natural beauty, convict heritage and fantastic food and wine will leave an impression that will last a lifetime.
Explore Fiordland in style! Walk the world famous Milford, and Routeburn Tracks, heli hike the Kepler Track, and enjoy a luxurious 5-star Milford Sound overnight cruise. Farewell diverse and spectacular scenery on the tracks, from native forests, alpine lakes, and rivers, to mountain views, vast fiords and lush valleys, you return and relax at the luxury 5 star accommodation Fiordland lodge and luxury boutique cruise by night. You'll be serviced with New Zealand's fine food and wine focusing on freshness, simplicity, and seasonal flavours.
Known as the Walking Capital of the World, Fiordland National Park features four world class tracks with stunning scenery: Kepler Track, Milford Track, and Routeburn Track.
Not only is the landscape phenomenal, the natural wildlife here is abundant too. Seals, dolphins and penguins can all be spotted from above the water on your luxurious 5-star Milford Sound overnight cruise, while rare black coral, lobsters and schools of fish can be viewed as the boat's HD ROV (high definition remotely operated vehicle) delves deep into the sea.
Spend three nights at luxury boutique lodge - Fiordland Lodge. And last night onboard a luxurious 5-star boat featuring an onboard helipad, on-deck hot-tub, kayaks, tender, and superb cuisine. Taking only 20 passengers a night, in luxury climate-controlled cabins, all with king-sized beds, ensuite bathrooms, and majestic fiord and ocean views, it's sure to offer you a unique luxury boutique-cruising experience in Milford Sound.
Combining the best New Zealand walking experience with acclaimed Fiordland lodge and luxury Milford Sound overnight cruise, great food and wine, discerning service and the local knowledge of your field guides, the walk is the ultimate in luxury in Fiordland.
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Explore the world famous Queen Charlotte Track in style! Queen Charlotte Track - The Ultimate Luxury Walk is wilderness walking at its most civilised. This 4-day luxury walking holiday is the ultimate escape to New Zealand's world-famous Queen Charlotte Track - one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks. Stay at 5-star lodge - Bay of Many Coves Resort by night and walk alongside bush clad coves and incredible landscapes by day.
The Queen Charlotte Track takes in the magnificent sights between Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. It extends from Ship Cove in the north to Anakiwa in the south. The famous track leads through native bush along the ridgeline of hills between the sounds, offering spectacular views in every direction. This manageable itinerary incorporates gorgeous coastal views across native bush, walking between 4 and 8 hours a day. Marlborough Sounds is a collection of ancient sunken river valleys filled with the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Forested hills rise dramatically from the ocean around a winding coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays. The area has three main bodies of water - Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorous Sounds which offer diverse scenery and shelter the habitats of myriad local bird and animal life.
This is a lodge based walk. From your luxury accommodation at the acclaimed Bay of Many Coves Resort, travel each day to a different section of the Queen Charlotte Track returning at day's end to a luxurious one bedroom apartment with beautiful views over the bay. Here you will enjoy a 3-course dinner each night with wine.
Your luxury tour includes 3 nights' accommodation at Bay of Many Coves Resort on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expense), all meals and snacks, private guided walks each day with an experienced and knowledgeable guide, all transport and return transfers from/to Picton.
The Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds is known as the finest and most diverse coastal track in New Zealand. Combining the best hiking routes with acclaimed Bay of Many Coves Resort, the walk represents the ultimate in luxury on the Queen Charlotte Track.