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Kayak the sheltered southern coast & walk the isolated northern beaches. This is the ultimate combination of relaxation and adventure. Explore the world famous Abel Tasman Coast Track in two authentic ways! Classed as one of 'New Zealand's Great Walks', the Abel Tasman Coast Track follows the coastline through lush native bush, over limestone cliffs and along golden sandy beaches.
At the very top of the South Island there is the glittering Abel Tasman National Park. Abel Tasman Coast Track is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Park. The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's only coastal national park. Inviting sandy beaches fill the spaces between trees and tide line. Crystal clear streams tumble down mossy valleys to join the ocean. Granite and marble formations fringe the headlands, which are cloaked in regenerating native forest. Walking and kayaking along the Abel Tasman Coast Track, you will soon agree that this is a coastal paradise and perfect place for relaxation and adventure.
Native wildlife is an essential part of your walking and kayaking trip. Many animal species found along the Abel Tasman Coast Track are unique to this part of New Zealand. Tui and bellbird song fills the forest; shags (cormorants), gannets and little blue penguins dive for their dinner; fur seals lounge on the rocks around the edge of Tonga Island.
Farewell your animal friends on the track, return to your beachfront lodges and enjoy a hot shower. They are the only lodge accommodation right on the beach in the heart of Abel Tasman National Park. Here, you enjoy a wilderness experience without giving up modern conveniences. Over a fine 3-course dinner, swap stories with fellow walkers, be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves lapping golden sands.
With no road access in the Abel Tasman National Park, every trip is a journey. Be part of a small group, guided by experienced local guides, you can discover the best of Abel Tasman National Park in comfort, with more time for you to relax or immerse in the nature.
The walk & kayak trip is all inclusive with fine food prepared for you. You don’t need to carry heavy packs during your walk and kayak as we transport all your luggage.
Blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush, the Abel Tasman Coast Track walk & kayak delivers a safe, fun, friendly and authentic experience..
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This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.
Walk the world famous Milford Track with a private guide and enjoy a luxurious 5-star Milford Sound overnight cruise. This walk and luxury cruise combo tour offers an lifetime experience in Milford Sound over two days.
Milford Sound is like no other place on Earth. With majestic peaks that tower hundreds of metres both above and below sea level, cascading waterfalls and pristine rainforest, it’s undoubtedly the most spectacular of New Zealand’s thirteen fiords.
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.
Your tour departs from Queenstown. You will be picked up from your Queenstown accommodation and head to Milford Sound. Your luxurious 5-star boat features 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.
When all the tourists have left at dusk, the fiord transforms into a peaceful scene of dramatic landscape. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and get a sense of the serenity that the fiord offers. After disembarking the next morning, your private guide will meet you at the cruise terminal and accompany you hiking the Milford Track, described as "the Finest Walk in the World" - a must when visiting the region. Walk through ancient temperate rainforest surrounded by an array of ferns, mosses and lichens leading to the Giant Gate Waterfall. Then private transfer back to Queenstown.
You'll enjoy the natural wonders of Milford Sound at dawn, dusk or underneath the stars on a luxurious 5-star Milford Sound overnight cruise.
Upgrade Fly In & Out: Descend through carved glacial valleys to Milford to land aboard the boat.
Please contact us for departure dates and availability. Exclusive charters are available upon request. The cruises are guided by expert crew, are fully catered, with all equipment supplied. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au
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.
Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing & Mt Ruapehu, and paddle up the Whanganui River - New Zealand's only Great Walk by canoe! This is a unique and spectacular walking and canoeing journey for you to accomplish two of New Zealand's 9 Great Walks over three incredible days. This journey takes you beyond the clutches of modern civilisation. In it's place you'll find peace and quiet as well as dramatic alpine and volcanic landscapes, native forest and beautiful birdsong, and rich Maori and European history.
Rated as New Zealand’s best day walk, trek amidst the incredible Tongariro volcanoes is an experience not to be missed. Hike Mt Ruapehu, the highest (2797m) mountain of the three active andesitic volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park, and encounter up close old lava flows, active craters and volcanic peaks.
Explore the scenic beauty of Whanganui National Park paddling up the Whanganui River, a landscape of remote hills and bush clad valleys. Visit the world famous Bridge to Nowhere, and listen to the stories of the river and of years gone by.
This is a fully guided and all-inclusive 2-day walking and 1-day private canoeing tour, hosted by experienced local guides. Your small group (maximum 10) will walk 6 - 8 hours and paddle 4 - 5 hours each day. You will only need to carry a day pack allowing more flexibility to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes.
At the end of each day you will return to your accommodation Powderhorn Chateau, at the doorstep of the spectacular Tongariro National Park.
Your tour includes 2 nights' accommodation, all meals, expert guides with exceptional knowledge, and all equipment required.
Walking and canoeing...two great ways to truly experience the Tongarior National Park and Whanganui National Park.
Departure Dates:
Departure daily all year round on request. Summer & Winter Walk seasons are both available. You can book online or contact us for booking.
The desert ranges of the Red Centre deliver the quintessential Australian experience on the Larapinta Trail. This trekking tour is ideal for the more ambitious walker with some challenging stages passing over remote ridges and canyons, walking up to 16 kilometres per day over 6 days.
The end-to-end 223km long Larapinta Trail is one of Australia's most spectacular trekking experiences. The trail provides a rare perspective of vast flood plains, razorback rocky outcrops and the awe-inspiring scale of this ancient land. It also harbours many Aboriginal sacred sites of the Arrernte people.
Over 6 days, traversing the high ridgelines of Alice Springs, you'll experience this ancient land from a perspective only few have witnessed. You will be supported by expert local leaders with full knowledge of the area and environment, providing with the insight story of the Australia's most iconic desert trek.
This Larapinta Trail walk is enhanced with stylish, award winning architect designed, semi-permanent wilderness campsites, which come complete with hot showers and a heated dining and lounge tent, exclusive to you the Larapinta Trail. At each camp you will be provided with high quality, interesting and nutritional meals to support your daily energy recovery.
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. At the end of each day we relax in comfort at our architect-designed camps – including hot showers, comfortable lounges and heated dining shelter – as our guides prepare gourmet 3-course dinners around the campfire.
The Larapinta walk includes all nutritious meals, prepared by your guides, 5 nights' accommodation in exclusive semi-permanent campsites including safari tents, stretcher beds, swags and hot showers, all group camping equipment, National Park fees and fees to Traditional Owners as well as off-road transport from Alice Springs.
The Larapinta Trail will delight wilderness lovers and challenge the seasoned hiker. 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.
NOTE: We can pick you up after you conclude the Larapinta Trail Walk and continue journey to Kings Canyon / Uluru on a grand outback road trip.
Embark on a sensational expedition into the spellbinding sceneries exploring the very best of the Bernese Oberland and Kandersteg in Switzerland, where captivating peaks and geological marvels reign supreme. Across 8 days, unearth elegant blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, gorgeous meadows, spectacular landscapes flanked by colourful alpine flowers on this self-guided walk in the Swiss Alps.
Your self guided walking adventure begins in Kandersteg where you are warmed by a welcome dinner at your cosy family-run hotel. The trek hits the gas the following day with a cable car ride on the Allmenalp to behold lovely meadows. Ascend the Alpbach gorge to meet pastures of cattle rearers and descend to stroll through the serene River Kander back to the hotel. Explore the scenic UNESCO-recognized Gasterntal and Klus Gorge, where waters of the melted glacial flow down into roaring waterfalls. Behold a beautiful Swiss alpine lake, Oeschinensee, and experience it via a gondola lift that takes you to a spot for picnics, fantastic views of the scenery, and chalets for refreshments. Stroll to the nature park of Blausee, a blue lake where you can wander around its lush woodlands and cross a valley into the scintillating walking trail of Nordrampe Bahnwanderweg. Begin a walk into Daubensee and Gemmi Pass with a cable car ride after refreshments at the famous Schwarenbach Hotel. Ride a train to Hohtenn and begin a scenic walk through gorge landscapes and secluded quaint villages on the hill, following the Lotschberger-Sudrampe railway trail. Wrap up your exhilarating voyage in Kandersteg with a return to Zurich via Kandersteg rail.
The adventure package includes 7 nights in the Hotel Alfa Soleil on a twin-share basis. Meals and activities are included specified in the itinerary. This is a self-guided tour offering you the freedom to walk and explore at your own pace in whichever order you choose.
Relish an 8-day Swiss Alps walking expedition, beholding nature's untainted beauty in lakes, gorgeous trails, wildflowers, towering cliffs, and Alp passes while basking in delicious cuisines at your time, your pace.
Especially curated for true wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, this extraordinary itinerary offers unparalleled exploration of Zambia’s more remote and off beaten destinations. This curated 13 days wildlife voyage incorporates the very best true wilderness areas for ultimate safaris including Kafue National Park, South Luangwa and the remote Bangweulu wetlands home to the elusive shoebill. From river to bush, immerse in incredible game drives and unique walking safaris and end at the pristine island paradise of Likoma Island.
Your wildlife adventure begins in Kafue National Park, Zambia’s oldest and largest national park. You’ll stay at a remote river safari lodge set on a private concession on the Kafue River, known as one of the best rivers in Africa. Spend your days immersing in a true river experience in the wild from river cruises, canoeing to bird watching where 500 species have been recorded throughout the park. Enjoy the wildlife almost on your own making this park one of the last secrets of Africa. Fly to South Luangwa, world-renowned and birthplace of walking safaris, for some of the most breathtaking and untouched wilderness in Africa. Here, you’ll encounter unforgettable close-up moments with elephants and cheetahs which are hotpots of the area. Fill your days with unparalleled and pure walking safaris in remote areas of the Luangwa Valley to game drives and unique cycling safaris. Your journey continues as you fly to the off beaten Bangweulu wetlands. A birdlife paradise, here you will unearth a hidden corner of Africa with an incredible diversity of water birds and plains birds, including the home to the most unusual and rarest, the Shoebill. Embark on a unique canoe ride on a traditional makoro and enjoy close up views of a variety of water fowl, thick reeds, boastful lilies and even the elusive Shoebill. In between wildlife expeditions, have opportunity for cultural immersion with village and local community visits throughout. Cap off your incredible journey flying to Likoma Island and savour your days basking in the slow pursuit of island living. Laze by white pristine beaches and delve deep into the wonders of Lake Malawi, one of the world’s deepest lakes and its freshwater teems with aquatic life.
Your adventure includes 12 nights accommodation handpicked for its prime wildlife viewing and spectacular scenery. Stay at Kaingu Safari Lodge set on the Kafue River on a private concession; Tarifika Camp nestled in South Luangwa National Park for world renowned walking safaris; Shoebill Camp in the remote Bangweulu wetlands, home to the elusive Shoebill and Kaya Mawa set on one of the world’s deepest lakes for an underwater marine life paradise. All meals, transfers and activities specified are included.
Intertwine remote and wild living embracing off beaten wildlife pursuits from river, bush to beach on an unmatched exploration of Zambia’s hidden corners.
Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys to Red Centre. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points
Queenstown hikes in style! Walk the world famous Routeburn Track and Ben Lomond Track, and heli-hike in the magical valley of the Earnslaw Burn Waterfalls as seen in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". Take in amazing views of the hanging glacier, Fiordland and beyond, farewell diverse and spectacular scenery on the tracks, and relax in the privacy of your villa - distinctively luxurious 5 star boutique accommodation at AZUR Lodge with candlelight dinners served.
Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world is your base for this incredible luxury adventure. Once you touch down at Queenstown airport, your guide will meet and greet you and transfer you to the Ben Lomond Track in a luxury car. This famous Queenstown day walk is a 3 to 4 hour easy to moderate return hike to Ben Lomond Saddle (or you may take on an challenge for a 6 to 8 hour hike to Ben Lomond Summit), experiencing magnificent lake and mountain views. Your second day hike is on the iconic Routeburn Track - one of New Zealand's 9 Great Walks and the ultimate alpine adventure. Again, you have the choice of a 4 to 5 hour return hike to Routeburn Flats or a 6 to 8 hour return hike to the Routeburn Falls Hut. The finale of your luxury adventure is a spectacular heli-hike, flying over Ben Lomond, the Richardson Mountains, Glenorchy, and Lake Wakatipu, landed in Earnslaw Burn valley for a hike to view numerous waterfalls. Walk in the footsteps of Bilbo and his company of dwarves under the waterfalls of Middle Earth, and be impressed by the surreal views of rolling high-country farmland and native tussock fields that transform into glaciers and plunging waterfalls.
This is a lodge based walk for the discerning traveller. From your accommodation at the acclaimed AZUR Lodge, travel each day to different tracks returning at day's end to a luxurious lodge room designed to let you absorb the incredible views in chic luxury and total privacy. Overlooking stunning, uninterrupted vistas of Lake Wakatipu, the majestic Remarkables range and Cecil and Walter Peaks, you'll be serviced with evening canapés and dinners focusing on freshness, simplicity, and seasonal flavours.
Combining the best of Queenstown walking experience with the luxury hillside AZUR Lodge, great food and wine, discerning service and the local knowledge of your field guides, this is thoughtfully crafted luxury adventure of a lifetime.
Daily departure on request. Peak season surcharge of $500 per person applies for travelling from 1st November to 31st March.
Discover the rare beauty and extraordinary diversity of Tasmania's World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. Over 7 days, walk the iconic Overland Track following in your guides' highly experienced footsteps.
Walking the Overland Track is a challenging yet highly rewarding, life-changing experience across diverse landscapes from alpine plateaus to majestic forests. Almost half of the track is above 1000 metres in elevation on exposed plateaus in a remote area. You'll witness iconic sights such as the dramatic glacially-carved Crater Lake and Waterfall Valley, climb to Marion's look out offering spectacular views of Cradle Mountain with Dove Lake at its base. You will travel across plains where glaciers once sat and slowly moved, scouring out shallow tarns, visit Pellion Plains where you'll discover excellent swimming holes and abandoned copper mines.
Your tour culminates with Lake St Clair, Australia's deepest natural lake. The walk around Lake St Clair is mainly through cool temperate eucalypt forest, surrounding by incredible bird life and finishes with a spectacular 17km cruise back to Cynthia Bay.
In the evening, unwind and relax in the comfort of the only private accommodation along the trail. Enjoy a hot shower, sumptuous meals, freshly baked bread, a glass or two of Tasmanian wine and a comfortable bed.
Included in your tour is 5-nights twin-share accommodation, return transfers between Launceston and the walk base, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines, as well as all National park passes, boat transfers across Lake St Clair, use of a backpack and Gore-tex jacket for the duration of the walk.
This challenging and incredibly rewarding experience will be an adventure you remember forever. At every stage your tour will be enhanced by the knowledge and passion of the field guides who work tirelessly to ensure each guest is safe, engaged and well fed.
Uncover the natural beauty and fabulous food and wine of Waiheke Island at your own pace, with this 5-day, self-guided walking tour of the Te Ara Hura Track.
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. The 100-kilometre (62mi) Te Ara Hura Walk is the ultimate Waiheke experience, taking you right around the island from the bustling west to the remote east, stopping at the best wineries and local producers along the way.
Over 5 thrilling days, traverse the Te Ara Hura with an experienced and knowledgeable local guide, in 15-25-kilometre segments. 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, you’ll have detailed maps and notes to 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.
This 5-day, self-guided walk includes 4 nights’ accommodation at an apartment on Onetangi Beach twin share. Personalised itinerary, maps, and ferries to and from Auckland are included. All meals provided.
Experience everything Waiheke Island has to offer on the Te Ara Hura Track. This 100-kilometre walk will inspire you!
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