Swim with the ocean’s gentle giants – whale sharks and humpback whales – at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, with this action-packed, 4-day package based out of the famous Sal Salis beach safari camp.

Situated halfway up the West Australian coastline, Ningaloo Reef is the world’s largest fringing reef, a 260-kilometre (162-mile) long coral reef teeming with manta rays, turtles, dolphins, dugongs and more than 500 species of fish. Nowhere else on Earth can you see such a diverse array of marine life in such large numbers – and with such regularity. Ningaloo Reef is truly a bucket-list destination!

With transfers included from Learmonth Airport (LEA), you’ll spend 3-nights at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef. Hidden in the white sand dunes of Cape Range National Park, Sal Salis offers just 15 eco-luxe wilderness tents, each overlooking the reef and sparkling Indian Ocean. Wake up to the song of a butcher bird or the raucous squawks of a galah and fill your days however you choose: relax in your tent’s hammock, laze on the beach, take part in the camp’s daily guided activities. Guided kayak-snorkels will take you further offshore to deeper lagoons, while field-guide led walks take in the majesty of the Mandu Mandu and Yardi Creek gorges at sunrise. Keep an eye out for native Australian wildlife including red kangaroos and black-footed rock wallabies!

The highlight of your time in Ningaloo will undoubtedly be the once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with the ocean’s gentle giants: whale sharks or humpback whales. From March to July, Ningaloo is the best place is the world to swim with whale sharks, while from August to October the coast is alive with humpback whales as they undertake their annual migration. Swimming with these majestic creatures is a truly transformative experience – one you are sure to treasure for the rest of your life.

This luxury 4-day package includes 3-nights’ accommodation at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef on a twin share basis. Throughout your stay, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive restaurant-quality meals and snacks, with the opportunity to catch your own dinner. Daily guided activities are included as well as complimentary use of non-motorised waters sports equipment. Transport to and from Learmonth Airport also provided.

Escape to one of the last great ocean paradises at Ningaloo Reef, with this unforgettable 4-day package. Swimming with the whales is a bucket list opportunity not to be missed!

Season

- Whale Shark Swim (March - July)

- Humpback Whale Swim (August - October)

- Turtle Eco Adventure (November)

While sightings are likely, there is no 100% guarantee of seeing whale sharks and humpback whales.

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The perfect Outback Queensland Experience begins onboard the Spirit of the Outback, a journey through ever-changing scenery and rugged terrain between Brisbane and Longreach. With blue skies and rich golden soil to be seen into the horizon, this legendary train offers the perfect opportunity to explore in comfort as the outback comes to life in front of your eyes. With a duration of 26 hours, treat yourself to a First Class Sleeper cabin and enjoy exclusive access to the Tuckerbox Restaurant and the Shearers Rest Lounge.

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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.

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Discover a region of iconic natural splendor from Te Anau’s Fiordland Lodge. This exclusive retreat is the ideal base from which to explore the incredible sites of Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and the surrounding World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park, located in the south-west corner of New Zealand’s South Island. Surrounded by rural acreage and offering commanding views across Lake Te Anau, this intimate and luxurious lodge is immersed in the spectacular scenery that has earned this region world renown. Snow-capped mountains, rivers of ice, deep lakes, unbroken forests and rugged grasslands combine in a landscape of unparalleled beauty.

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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.

Departure Dates

Departs daily year round on request.

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Explore the 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.

Departure Dates

Depart daily on request.

Upgrade to Partially Guided

You can choose to have a local guide for your first day. The first day is regarded as the premier section of the Queen Charlotte Track with many beautiful views of Marlborough Sounds. Your local guide will explain the European and Maori connections of this significant historical area as well as providing detailed information on flora and fauna along the trail and general track advice. You are then well equipped to continue on your way for the remainder of your self-guided walk for the rest of three days. Additional cost: $250 per person.

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Includes: Dirk Hartog Island| Kalbarri| Margaret River Esperance | Kangaroo Island | Tall Timber Country

IIt's your air safari of a lifetime. You will travel along Australia's west coast by a sophisticated and high-performance private jet, and experience the region's world-class coastal attractions, breath-taking scenery, wildflower trails and warm hospitality! This tour is carefully scheduled to coincide with many significant ecological events. On day one make a spectacular scenic flight at cliff-level along the Great Australian Bight, viewing whales and their calves from above - a view that a rare few ever experience. From there see the vast contrast of this gargantuan state from the turquoise coral filled waters off remote Dirk Hartog Island, the wildflowers in the sandy soil of Kalbarri right down to the high-rainfall Tall Timber country in the south where you will walk amongst the Valley of the Giants. This truly all inclusive package will assure you that here's nothing to do but sit back, relax and enjoy your adventure!

If there is no departure date suits you, please contact us to arrange your private charter tour. A date of your choice is available for groups of 6 or more people. Subject to availability.

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Bruny Island Gourmet Walk is a luxury short break that captures and epitomizes the Tasmanian experience. Bruny Island has some of Tasmania's most beautifully preserved natural environments with abundant wildlife and stunning cliff top views. This 3-day walking experience takes you from Hobart, via private boat to Bruny Island. Bruny Island Gourmet Walk takes you through varied terrain including beaches, rocky headlands, bush trails and rainforest.

Bruny Island, located just 40km from Hobart off the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, is the state's fourth largest island. The island is separated from the Tasmanian mainland by the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, and its east coast lies within the Tasman Sea. Known for the incredible quality of its produce and fresh seafood, Bruny Island is also renowned for some of Tasmania's most beautifully preserved natural environments with abundant wildlife and stunning cliff top views. The island is about 50 km long but appears to be two islands with North and South Bruny joined by a narrow strip of land called Bruny Island Neck. Bruny Island Neck is an isthmus of land connecting north and south Bruny Island in southern Tasmania and offers stunning 360 degree views and is an important habitat for native wildlife.

Accommodation each night is included at a secluded luxury camp, on a private 100 acres on the edge of the South Bruny National Park, this little haven represents the perfect place to retreat. Surrounded by towering Eucalypts and blackwood trees, the private reserve supports an abundance of endemic Tasmanian birdlife and marsupials. Here you will enjoy freshly prepared meals made from the exceptional local produce. You return to the same camp at night, so you only need to carry a daypack during your day walk.

A small group of guests (maximum eight) are treated to coastal walks, produce direct from the source, luxury camping and exquisite meals.

Your package includes 2 nights' accommodation in luxury tent with king-size bed, private transfers from Hobart, daily guided walks along Bruny's stunning coastline and all meals (2 breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners).

This relaxing itinerary of daily coastal hikes will introduce you to the very best of Bruny Island from its friendly seal colonies, to the striking cliff-top trails and delicious gourmet produce.

At the end of April the tour moves from the summer camp to the winter lodge. The menu changes from bbq’s and fresh salads to heart-warming food.

Please contact us for other departure dates and availability. A date of your choice is available for groups of 6 or more people. Subject to availability. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au

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This Alps to Ocean End-to-End is a 7-day cycling adventure that lets you fully savour the journey from Aoraki/Mt Cook to the Pacific Ocean under the guidance of a local expert. Covering 320 km of stunningly diverse landscapes, this itinerary takes you along the entire Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail, with additional highlights sprinkled throughout. Enjoy the ride in comfort with full support and a small group, allowing you to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring scenery and unforgettable moments.

Your epic adventure begins in Queenstown with a drive to the base of the mighty Southern Alps. Start your cycling journey in Aoraki/Mt Cook Village with a thrilling heli-flight over the Tasman River and Lake Pukaki to Braemar Station. Cycle past shimmering Lake Pukaki and Oahu canals to the serene Lake Ohau Lodge. Glide to Omarama, either conquering the trail’s high points or catching a coach. The next day, ride beside Lake Benmore, savor a lakeside picnic at Aviemore Dam, and pedal to Kurow. In Oamaru, marvel at Maori rock art and the surreal Elephant Rocks before winding through Windsor and picturesque countryside to Friendly Bay. Conclude your journey with a wander through Oamaru’s white-stone charm and the whimsical Steampunk Museum before heading back to Christchurch.

The package incorporates 6 nights' accommodation at a mix of lodges, premium backcountry farmstays, motels and luxurious glamping tents, a highlight of this trip. Specified meals, local guide and full vehicle support along the trail including trailer for luggage is included so you can cycle in true comfort.

Bond with unspoiled nature over 7 days of cycling through the entire Alps to Ocean Trail. Lose track of time in the saddle, wander by pristine lakes, and unwind in cosy lodges, relishing royal treatments and savouring exotic culinary creations. This is a journey destined for the books.

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Embark on a New Zealand cycling adventure that combine the tunnels and viaduct section of the iconic Otago Central Rail Trail with the new Lake Dunstan Trail and spectacular Roxburgh Gorge on this 3 day self-guided itinerary. A scenic and historic journey into the Central Otago heartland, you'll cycle 3 to 5 hours per day traversing ever-changing mountainous rugged landscapes, tunnels, viaducts, spectacular river gorges, old historic gold-mining villages and picturesque vineyards.

Your adventure begins in Queenstown, where you’ll be transferred to the charming township of Oturehua. Launch your e-bike cycling journey along the spectacular Otago Rail Trail featuring pioneering history and bucket-list scenery as you pedal the tunnels and viaducts of the Poolburn Gorge. You’ll continue your incredible adventure onto the new Lake Dunstan Trail through the stunning Cromwell Gorge. Traverse man-made landscapes, rich Maori and early pioneer history, sweeping views from the trail summit, lush vineyards and cellar doors in Banockburn and the Heritage Precinct in Cromwell. Your last day, see’s you boarding a thrilling boat transfer from Shingle Creek to Doctors Point as you cycle from Clyde to Roxenburgh Dam. Uncover old gold mining relics through the incredible Roxburgh Gorge and follow the mighty Clutha River/Mata-au through dramatic gorges, past orchards and lush farmland. Along the way, ride through many charming historic townships, with cafés and restaurants showcasing the region’s fantastic food, wine and beer. Let your thoughts wander to the next meal, because great food, wine and craft beer are part of this amazing adventure. This itinerary has been designed as a self-guided adventure with comfort at each day’s end, where you’ll be met by your transport and enjoy a shuttle transfer to your hotel.

This package includes 2 night’s in boutique accommodation on a twin share basis. Some meals and all transport throughout the trail are included as specified. This is an e-bike self-guided adventure offering a pleasurable riding experience (standard trail bikes are available).

The ideal combination of exertion and relaxation is yours to enjoy on this incredible 3-day cycling adventure. Explore the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s Cental Otago as you uncover its pioneering history, culture and unique wonders.

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