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Australian Wilderness & Outback Journeys
Private and luxury journeys to The Kimberley, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Red Centre, Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre...
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Greatest Rail Journeys in Australia
A luxury holiday of a life time on one of the great Australian rail journeys. Rail & Sail, Reef & Rail, Outback & Rail...
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For more than 144 years, travellers from around the world have followed the Chao Phraya River to stay at the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. A luxury 5-star hotel in one of the world’s most exciting cities, the Mandarin Oriental has a reputation for style, service and excellence. Choose from a wide range of elegantly refined and sumptuously designed rooms and suites and indulge in a culinary journey that will take you around the world in 11 restaurants. Spend your days lazing by the swimming pool, relaxing in an oasis of peace and tranquillity at the Oriental Spa, or venture further afield to discover the wonders of Bangkok and its surroundings.
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Treat the whole family to the best of Queensland’s rail and reef with this incredible 6-day escape to the Whitsundays including Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island.
Departing from Brisbane, set out on a luxury overnight rail journey onboard the iconic Spirit of Queensland to Proserpine, the gateway to the Whitsundays. Upon arrival in Proserpine, transfer to Hamilton Island where you will spend your days diving, swimming, snorkeling or otherwise relaxing, with plenty of activities on offer for the kids. Cruise azure waters and discover the splendor of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Islet. Head out onto the Great Barrier Reef and spend a night on the sea under a galaxy of stars in your very own Reefbed. Cap off your adventure with a night in Airlie Beach, where you will discover a lively town filled with good food and fun.
You’ll stay in some of the Whitsunday’s most luxurious accommodations including Airlie Beach’s Harbour Cove apartments, Hamilton Island’s Reef View Hotel and the iconic Reefworld, moored offshore at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach. You will also experience a luxurious overnight rail journey onboard the Spirit of Queensland, complete with a lie-flat Railbed to ensure a good night’s rest.
This luxury package includes an overnight rail journey onboard the Spirit of Queensland from Brisbane to Proserpine as well as 5-nights’ accommodation in luxury hotels. Activities, experiences and meals are included as specified. All transfers are provided.
Give your family a holiday to remember with this 6-day package showcasing the best of Queensland’s rail and reef. All of you are worth it!
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Experience the best of the iconic Gibb River Road on this 8-day, private, luxury 4WD adventure through the breathtaking Kimberley region from Broome to Kununurra (or vice versa).
Departing from Broome in a modern and comfortable 4WD with a group of maximum 8 travellers, set out along the Gibb River Road, the legendary track forged in the 1960s to expedite the movement of cattle from remote pastural leases. Cruise the majestic Danggu Geikie Gorge carved from an ancient fossil reef. With an Aboriginal guide, delve into the 750-metre cave system of Tunnel Creek. Explore and swim in outback oases including Bell Gorge, Galvans Gorge and Manning Gorge. Stay a night at the famous El Questro Wilderness Park, the backdrop to Baz Luhmann’s Australia. Ponder the mysterious Bungle Bungle domes, as well as the geological wonders of Echidna Chasm and Cathedral Gorge. Cap it all off with a scenic transfer flight over the vast Argyle Diamond Mine to your ultimate destination: Kununurra.
In the evenings, relax and unwind in comfort and style in handpicked accommodations along the Gibb River Road. You’ll stay in rustic wilderness lodges and working cattle stations and even spend a night at the famous El Questro Wilderness Park, where celebrities such as Elton John, Kylie Minogue and Nicole Kidman have been known to holiday. These remote properties combine modern comforts with a ton of true-blue Aussie character not found anywhere else.
This fully guided package features seven-nights in comfortable and stylish accommodations on a twin share basis. All transport in a modern and comfortable 4WD vehicle included along with the services of a friendly and experienced driver guide. All sightseeing, park fees, tours and meals included as specified. Items of a personal nature, optional activities and personal travel insurance not included.
Embrace the spirit of the iconic Gibb River Road on this once-in-a-lifetime private, luxury 4WD road trip from Broome to Kununurra (or vice versa). This one-of-a-kind opportunity to retrace the steps of early Aussie pioneers is not to be missed.
NOTE: The tour can operate in reverse direction from Kununurra to Broome.
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Blending seamlessly into its pristine environment, River Birches Lodge in Turangi on New Zealand’s North Island is a stylish luxury retreat immersed in nature. Nestled amid beautiful gardens alongside the world-famous Tongariro River, this location offers some of the world’s best trout fishing opportunities and access to New Zealand’s oldest National Park, Tongariro, famed for its three active volcanoes. Spend your days fishing, hiking, skiing or exploring the incredible sights of Tongariro Crossing and Mount Ruapehu then return to your secluded retreat to enjoy warm New Zealand hospitality and exceptional facilities while admiring the majestic scenery outside.
After a long day of walking the Scenic Rim Trail, settle into Mount Mistake Camp and retreat to your very own mountain top exclusive getaway. Set on top of a mountain, the camp is the perfect base for exploration with friends and family offering exceptional views and immersion in the Queensland bush. Enjoy the comfortable house or standalone cottage and bask in the great outdoors on an unforgettable journey to the Scenic Rim, matched with unique lodgings you wont soon forget.
Route: Kyoto - Kurama - Ohara - Uji - Nara
Explore some of Japan's natural and man-made treasures on foot and by bike on a five-day, four-night exploration of the extraordinary surroundings of Kyoto and Nara. This fully-supported tour offers the ideal introduction to a region rich in cultural heritage, ancient folklore and iconic landscapes. Experience days filled with discovery before relaxing in comfort each night in traditional Japanese lodging.
The tour begins in Kyoto and from here explores the mountains and valleys of a unique and unspoilt region. Over five fascinating days, the tour takes in the most picturesque and culturally significant locations surrounding Kyoto and Nara including the hot springs at Kurama; the quaint town of Ohara, surrounded by rice paddies and famed for its temples, beautiful gardens and local produce market; the ancient township of Sakamoto; the beautiful city of Uji and the plantations of Wazuka, where Ujicha tea is grown. This multi-faceted itinerary combines hiking, cycling and sightseeing allowing time at each stop for further exploration and discovery.
Accommodation each night is at a different location in traditional Japanese lodging, close to local attractions. Enjoy country-style home cooked meals utilising local, seasonal ingredients before retiring to your comfortable private room and awakening to a hearty breakfast and a day full of fascinating adventures.
This immersive tour includes four nights handpicked Japanese accommodation, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, fully supported cycling, equipment hire and luggage transfers. You will be collected from Kyoto to begin the tour and transferred to Nara at its conclusion.
Step back in time and experience the rich heritage, striking mountain scenery and charming local hospitality of an iconic Japanese destination. Escape the pace of modern-life and immerse in the traditions of an ancient culture, exploring revered religious shrines and temples nestled in idyllic rural locations.
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Departs daily year round on request.
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Enjoy a fully-guided epic ride on the entire Timber Trail through Pureora Forest Park, widely regarded as being the best two-day wilderness bike ride in New Zealand. One of New Zealand's 22 Great Rides, part of Nga Haerenga - the New Zealand Cycle Trail, the Timber Trail offers you an amazing riding journey of discovery of ancient and remote virgin forest, huge suspension bridges, unique timber tramway history, splendid gorges and epic views across the central North Island. You'll enjoy two nights stay at an off-grid lodge on the edge of stunning native podocarp forest and taste a two-course healthy and nutritious meal each night. This is a cycling journey for the senses and the soul.
Deep in the centre of Aotearoa's North Island, right in the middle of nowhere, is a very special place. The 85 km Timber Trail through Pureora Forest Park follows old logging tracks and tramlines right in the centre of the North Island, approx. 2 hours drive from Taupo. Regarded as the 'jewel in the crown' of North Island cycleways, the Timber Trail offers rich rewards, from thrilling eight large suspension bridges including New Zealand’s longest at 141m to the splendour of the ancient forest, the Pureora Timber Trail is a journey that will let your spirits soar.
Over the two days, you will cycle on the entire Timber Trail (85 km) with an expert local guide. The trail is Grade 2-3 and suitable for experienced and recreational riders of moderate fitness and ability.
At the end of your daily cycling adventure, return to your wilderness lodge - the only accommodation located right on the trail. Here, you can enjoy the atmosphere of relaxation in your en-suite bedroom, and taste the hearty, home style dinners. Savour twilight before night falls and thrills you with some of the best stargazing on the planet, then wake refreshed and energised to the tune of a glorious dawn chorus of New Zealand's rare birds.
The tour is fully guided and lodge based. Bike hire, helmet, water bottle, personal locator beacon (PLB), and packed lunches as well as luggage transfers are included. You only need to carry a daypack.
Combining the best cycling experience on the Timber Trail and the awe-inspiring wilderness accommodation, the Timber Trail End to End Cycle is sure to rejuvenate your spirit.
New Zealand Timber Trail Cycling Map
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Departure every day on request
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 tideline. 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 option 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 against 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.
Step aboard the luxurious and eco-friendly M/C EcoGalaxy, a first-class catamaran designed to sail the Galápagos Islands while preserving their natural beauty. This innovative vessel combines elegance with environmental responsibility, using state-of-the-art technology to minimize energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions, and conserve water. Accommodating to just an intimate 16 passengers at a time and home to 8 luxurious stateroom cabins. Each stateroom is a masterpiece of design, featuring unique furnishings inspired by Galápagos wildlife. In the social areas, enjoy panoramic views of these "Enchanted Islands" in a private, intimate setting. The EcoGalaxy’s award-winning design cuts wood and water usage by 50%, making it a remarkable choice for an unforgettable, sustainable journey.
Soak in the scenic charms of a hilly landscape and the priceless hospitality of a private 167-year exotic getaway at Kingsford Barossa, one of Australia’s most exclusive luxury retreats where quaint nature marries contemporary luxury. This haven is tucked away in a pristine natural setting, flanked by the North Para River and surrounded by cascading hills, offering an escape from the city's bustle. Across 16 suites, including the Homesteads and the Stonemason’s cottage, guests are warped into warm interiors featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee-makers, smart LCD TVs, luxury bathroom amenities, refrigerators, complimentary minibars, and private balconies for sunset views. On the corridors of culinary interests, the luxury Orleana Restaurants serves the hotel’s 167-year history on a plate via the History of Kingsford 7-course menu, spearheaded by executive Chef Joe Cugley. There is an optional a la carte menu that stays true to the theme of fresh ingredients fetched from the hotel's garden, and scintillating wines from a world-class wine list are available to wash down the finger-licking delights. Enjoy an alfresco bush bath with views of the river and gum trees. Have fun at a kegel bar flexing your kegel bowling skills. Embark on a wine-tasting experience, plunge into the Peppertree Pool, and relish an in-room spa treatment to relax better. Around the hotel, which occupies a 225-acre property, guests can embark on ATV tours to explore the rolling hills and surroundings and cap off their adventures with a picnic at the North Para River.