Best of Australia & New Zealand

Best of Australia & New Zealand
(16 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)

Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef,
Auckland, Taupo, Queenstown & Milford Sound
Experience the best destinations and top luxury hotels and lodges in Australia
and New Zealand on this luxurious tour, which includes sophisticated cities,
stunning landscapes, soft-adventure activities, fascinating cultures, and
acclaimed food and wine.
Begin in Sydney, Australia's most beautiful city. Enjoy a private insider tour of
the city highlights, including the historic Rocks district, vibrant markets, favorite
neighborhoods such as Paddington, the Royal Botanic Garden, Aboriginal art
galleries and iconic Bondi Beach. One day, Artisans of Leisure will arrange a
private tour of the Sydney Opera House and tickets to a performance. One
afternoon, enjoy an exclusive private boat ride on Sydney Harbour. During free
time, enjoy the city’s sophisticated restaurants, shops and harborside
attractions. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange other special interest
activities such as a private surfing lesson, a behind-the-scenes wildlife
experience, a private tasting tour, kayaking in the harbor, Sydney Skywalk and
an exhilarating Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb experience.
Next, fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock), the iconic sandstone monolith in Australia’s
rugged Red Centre. Stay at Longitude 131, a luxurious tented lodge with views
of Uluru against the expansive red earth and vast blue sky. During
comprehensive private touring in the region with your own expert guide, walk
along the base of beautiful Uluru to see Aboriginal rock art and waterholes, and
hear about legends of the Dreamtime. Also hike among the 36 stone domes of
the impressive Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) formation, and learn about the Outback’s
unique flora and fauna and Aboriginal bush tucker cuisine. One night, dine
under the stars while an astronomer points out the southern constellations in
the clear desert night sky and a didgeridoo musician plays in the background.
Continue to Tropical North Queensland, and stay at Silky Oaks, a luxury lodge in
the Daintree Rainforest. During private touring, learn about the unique
ecosystem of the ancient tropical rainforest and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a private boat ride on the Daintree River. Also visit Mossman Gorge, and if
desired, enjoy drift snorkeling on the Mossman River. Another day, visit Kuranda
and ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Upon request, we can arrange
additional activities in the area, such as hot-air balloon rides, Aboriginal crafts
lessons, sea kayaking along the coast, “breakfast with the birds” at a local
wildlife reserve and other family activities, and in-depth tours of the rainforest
with a local Aboriginal guide.
Next, spend several days at spectacular Lizard Island, the best luxury resort in
the Great Barrier Reef. One day, enjoy a snorkeling excursion to the outer reef.
Artisans of Leisure will also arrange a private tour of the island’s coral reef
research station. During free time at the resort, enjoy superb cuisine and
activities such as snorkeling, swimming, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking,
sailing, beach picnics, tennis, motorized dinghy rides, glass-bottom boat rides,
nature walks and hikes. Upon request, we can also arrange scuba diving, scuba
lessons, sunset cruises, private fishing excursions and more.
Then, fly to Auckland, New Zealand, a cosmopolitan city built on volcanic hills
overlooking scenic Waitemata Harbour. Stay at the city's best luxury hotel,
which is on the waterfront and within walking distance of interesting
neighborhoods and top restaurants.
Next, you will be transferred through the bucolic countryside with touring of
charming Hobbiton (a filming location from The Lord of the Rings), the historic
town of Rotorua, and the active geothermal landscape at the Wai-O-Tapu
Thermal Wonderland. Continue to Taupo and Huka Lodge, an acclaimed luxury
lodge in a park-like setting along the Waikato River. During a private cruise on
beautiful Lake Taupo, take in views of the volcanic peaks of Tongariro National
Park and perhaps try fishing for the lake's abundant trout. Also enjoy time at
leisure to relax at your lodge or walk along the river to Huka Falls. Upon
request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities in the region, such
as an excursion to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a traditional Maori hangi
lunch, kayaking or sailing on local lakes, fly fishing on local streams, whitewater
rafting, mountain biking, hiking in Tongariro National Park and an exclusive
helicopter excursion to the top of a volcano.
Next, fly to the South Island and Queenstown, a lakeside resort town that's the
gateway to some of the most exciting and dramatic attractions in New Zealand.
Enjoy private touring of the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown, as well as
the region's highly regarded wine country. Take in panoramas of Lake Wakatipu
and The Remarkables mountain range en route to Blanket Bay, a legendary
luxury lodge with outstanding views of the lake and the majestic Southern Alps.
One day, take a spectacular private helicopter flight over the Alps to Milford
Sound, one of New Zealand's most iconic sights, and land on a glacier high in
the mountains. Also take a thrilling Dart River jet boat safari into the
magnificent landscapes of Mount Aspiring National Park. Upon request,
Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities in the region such as
horseback riding, bungy (bungee) jumping, visiting filming locations used
in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, hiking in the backcountry,
visiting a sheep station and fly fishing on local streams.
This tour can easily be customized with additional days, activities or
destinations.

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