14 Days: Luxury Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Looking to travel to New Zealand and Australia in one trip?  Mutli country vacations are our specialty.  Our team of South Spacific travel experts are either from there or travel to New Zealand and Australia every year.  We know how to combine the best flow of destinations and experiences within your time frame and budget.  We blend luxury travel with adventure and exploration.  Every trip is hand crafted.  We invite you to see the country through a locals eyes.

Day 1-3
Touch down today Melbourne, know as Australia’s “second city.”  Explore the city from a local's perspective, discovering it's hidden lanes and arcades, featuring wonderful shops and cafes. Enjoy the delights of one of Australia’s most famous wine regions, the Yarra Valley. Chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines dominate, but the offerings includes excellent examples of shiraz, riesling, pinot gris and sauvignon blanc.
5-star hotel in Melbourne

Day 4
Today you’re on to spectacular Sydney--a world-class city that offers style and sophistication. Fringed by numerous bays and beaches and presided over by the glistening Opera House, Sydney unveils a great photo opportunity at every turn. Your hotel room will have view of harbor and Opera House so close you’ll feel like you can reach right out and touch them.
5-star hotel in city center     

Day 5
Today is a great introduction to the city as you join in a small group Panoramic Sydney tour. You'll see the The Rocks Historic District (Old Town of Sydney) and hear about the early convict history. Then enjoy magnificent views of the Opera House, see Sydney Harbour Bridge, and visit the shopping heart of the city including the Queen Victoria Building and Centrepoint Tower. Also visit Sydney's trendy shopping district, Oxford Street and elegant Paddington with its terrace houses. Leave the CBD to visit Sydney’s famous beaches; see Tamarama, Bronte and of course, Bondi. Return to Sydney via Sydney Heads lookout, Watsons Bay, Kings Cross & Mrs Macquaries Point for unsurpassed views of the Harbour Bridge & Opera House.
5-star hotel in city center

Day 6
Today is yours at leisure to spend as busy as you like around cosmopolitan, beautiful Sydney. Save your energy for the evening, however, because you’ll have a guided tour of Sydney Opera House, followed by a three-course pre-show dinner at Aria Restaurant (beverages additional) and a performance of the opera, ballet, or theatre at the Sydney Opera House. Intermission drink -- also included.
5-star hotel in city center
 
Day 7
Today you will have the opportunity for a true local’s experience, yachting on Sydney Harbour. Our mate Sean welcomes you and your friends aboard his private yacht where you will take advantage of all the harbour has to offer. Get great views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House as you pass close enough to touch them. Enjoy an authentic Australian BBQ for lunch, complete with local beers and wines.
5-star hotel in city center
 
Day 8
You’re off to Queenstown, New Zealand. Arrive in the early afternoon and be escorted by private transfer directly to your hotel within walking distance of downtown. A delight for scenery lovers and adrenaline junkies alike, Queenstown is the outdoor adventure capital of the country, if not the world. There are an endless supply of activities to fully experience the stunning natural landscape and to get your adrenaline flowing.
5-star hotel in Queenstown

Day 9
Be escorted by luxury glass-roofed coach to a day cruise in one of the most beautiful places on earth -- Milford Sound within the Fiordland National Park. Travel the spectacular Milford Road through impressive alpine scenery with time for photo stops and short walks along the way. On reaching the sound, board a nature cruise of the fjord for a leisurely itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Hope for rain. During downpours, literally hundreds of waterfalls take flight from the sea cliffs.
5-star hotel in Queenstown

Day 10
Today is entirely at your leisure. If you like, we can arrange additional activities such as the famous adrenaline pursuits of bungee jumping, skydiving, canyoning, whitewater rafting, helicopter scenic flights (with mountain landings for a quick snowball fight), whitewater sledging, jetboating, or other more leisurely pursuits such as horseback riding, kayaking, nature hikes (amazing in this region), and hundreds of other activities that make Queenstown unique.
5-star hotel in Queenstown

Day 11
Today fly to Auckland, the “City of Sails”. Auckland often takes a backseat to the natural wonders at its doorstep, but it is cosmopolitan and picturesque city with many opportunities to explore museums, nightlife, and native bush island destinations. Your hotel is right in the city center, within minutes of all the major sites.
4.5-star hotel in Auckland

Day 12
Today it’s an Auckland city and hinterlands tour with a small group as you see the highlights of the city and beyond. See Mt. Eden, Auckland’s most famous volcano, with magnificent views across the city on a clear day and also check out old colonial Parnell neighborhood and Tamaki Drive, a beautiful route Auckland’s shoreline. Also, see Devonport, the picturesque old North Shore marine village nestled in the shadow of historic Mt. Victoria. 

After a picnic lunch, head outside the city to Auckland’s West Coast and the Waitakere Ranges to visit an artist enclave, spectacular ocean vistas, soaring cliffs, roaring surf, volcanic black sand beaches, and ancient native rainforest. Alternatively, we can arrange a day tour that focuses on Maori culture and history.
4.5-star hotel in Auckland

Day 13
Today is at your leisure in Auckland. Optional activities include: visit the Sky Tower, cruise on the harbor, take a helicopter flight to a remote location for a glorious lunch; walk to the summit of Rangitoto; go wine tasting and beachcombing on Waiheke Island; charter a yacht and make your own adventure around the Hauraki Gulf; go swimming with the dolphins.
4.5-star hotel in Auckland

Day 14
Head to the airport for your flight home after experiencing the cosmopolitan offerings of the Southern Hemisphere.

Luxury travel to Australia and New Zealand is our specialty.  Our dedicated team are passionate travelers and listen to your travel needs.  Ask us to create your tailor-made trip to Australia and New Zealand.  Looking for other destination combinations?  We can create your multi country luxury travel package you've always wanted.