Ultimate Downunder: Australia & New Zealand

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Departure Date

December 22, 2026

Overview

  • Explore Auckland's harbor sights, rainforest, and Piha’s black sand coast.
  • Enjoy Queenstown's alpine scenery and a Milford Sound helicopter journey.
  • Discover Sydney highlights, harbor views, Bondi Beach, and an evening cruise.
  • Venture into the Blue Mountains for wildlife encounters, valley lookouts, and iconic Three Sisters views.
  • Unwind on Hayman Island amid Great Barrier Reef beauty and tranquil island days

 

Highlights

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 2 nights deluxe accommodation in Auckland
  • 3 nights deluxe accommodation in Queenstown
  • 3 nights deluxe accommodation in Sydney
  • 3 nights deluxe accommodation on Hayman Island
  • Small group half-day Milford Sound Scenic Flight (max 6 guests)
  • Private group half-day Panoramic Sydney Sights tour
  • Private Champagne Twilight Sydney Harbour Cruise
  • Private Blue Mountains Full Day Tour
  • Breakfast daily, excluding Day 1, 2 lunches

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Enjoy the day as you wish. If you would like to arrange an activity, excursion, or other experience

Auckland Airport to Auckland - City Centre

 

Your Accommodation

Park Hyatt Auckland

Park Hyatt Auckland is perfectly located on the water’s edge and offers expansive views across Wynyard Quarter's Lighter Basin and out to the Waitemata Harbour. Our sophisticated waterfront residence has 195 guestrooms, four restaurants and bars, versatile and elegant event spaces, a day spa, 25-metre infinity pool, and a full fitness center. Enjoy a luxurious, 5-star experience with us.

Duration

2 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

 

Park Hyatt Auckland

Let Bush and Beach take you on a day tour to experience the best of Auckland sightseeing. We combine an Auckland city tour in the morning with an afternoon nature tour to the black sand beach and rainforest at Piha - a day of variety and a great introduction to Auckland and New Zealand. Your morning Auckland city tour is designed to explore the history and sights of the city. Discover the Maori history of the city and as see what makes our city a vibrant place to live. Auckland City is built around the beautiful Waitmata harbour and it is known as the "City of Sails". This city tour includes stops at iconic landmarks such as The Auckland Domain, Mount Victoria in Devonport and Westhaven marina. There is also a stop at a cafe by a beautiful beach and lots of photo opportunities all day. Your afternoon eco tour is spent in the Waitakere Ranges. In just 30 minutes you leave behind the bustle of the city and step into the tranquillity of the rainforest. Travel to the Arataki Centre, an information centre built high on the ridge of the Waitakere Ranges. From here you get breathtaking panoramic views across the rainforest to Auckland's two harbours. The visitors centre is also home to some traditional Maori carvings and your guide will talk about them and explain their significance for the area. Continue on to the lush rainforest where you walk the easy tracks among giant tree ferns and view New Zealand's famous kauri trees and silver ferns. Move on to experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the black sand of Piha beach beneath your feet as you stroll along one of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer. The perfect Auckland day trip. During the afternoon we also include a New Zealand style afternoon tea including biscuits and tea and coffee or juice.

Auckland - City Centre to Auckland Airport

 

Your Accommodation

Azur Lodge

Azur Lodge is uniquely tucked away on 3.5 acres of private hillside off Lake Wakatipu and is only five minutes by car from downtown Queenstown. Azur offers superb luxury accommodation with magnificent views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains, there are nine freestanding, open plan villas and a main lodge that serves as the focal point for the lodge. Azur's take on service is personable, friendly and professional all the while catering to each guests individual needs. Nightly rates includes private return airport transfers and on demand transfers to Queenstown centre, full breakfast, afternoon tea, pre-dinner drinks and canapés, complimentary WiFi, turndown service and full use of the Lodge facilities. Azur can also facilitate in-villa dining, spa treatments and itinerary recommendations - simply for starters. Whatever you need is no trouble at all at Azur.

Duration

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

 

Azur Lodge

Mitre Peak beckons as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Discover isolated valleys of ancient forests and pristine rivers famous for their fishing as well as mountains sculptured from ice over thousands of years. Upon landing in Milford, enjoy a short nature walk and gain that iconic Mitre Peak photo. Experience an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls, and land upon Mt Tutoko glacier in the heart of Fiordland National Park.

Enjoy the day as you wish. If you would like to arrange an activity, excursion, or other experience

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Sydney - City Centre

 

Your Accommodation

Park Hyatt Sydney

At Park Hyatt Sydney, wake up to unrivaled views of the Sydney Opera House. Explore the vibrant Rocks village, filled with cobbled laneways, cafés, art galleries, museums, and luxury stores.

Duration

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

 

Park Hyatt Sydney

Your informative and knowledgeable guide will collect you from your Sydney hotel around 08:00am as we commence our private journey of Sydney city and the Eastern Suburbs Region. We begin in the Sydney old town (The Rocks) and CBD (Central Business District) for you to learn about the settling of Sydney, colonial convict history and the modern financially focussed skyscrapers. We visit Macquarie St. and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair where some of Sydney's most historic sites and buildings are located as well as prime views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. We journey around the southern shores, bays and coves of Sydney Harbour for breath-taking views over one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. We take a break at Watsons Bay and The Gap at the entrance of Sydney Harbour - one of the most captivating Panoramic Views in Sydney. Here we offer a morning tea, coffee or hot chocolate with Tim Tams at this stunning harbour-side location. Then travelling through Dover Heights, we move on to the famous Bondi Beach where guests can enjoy a stroll along the beach promenade and see bronzed Aussie lifesavers. Returning to the city via Tamarama and Bronte beaches, Bondi Junction, Centennial Park, Paddington, Darlinghurst and China-Town we pause at Darling Harbour and Barangaroo, the newest urban and entertainment area on the western edge of the city of Sydney. Next, we drive past the restored finger wharves of Walsh Bay and, driving directly underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, we finish the tour back in old town of The Rocks near Circular Quay. Guests can join Sydney Harbour cruises at Circular Quay or be dropped back to their hotels at approximately 12:30pm.

The Blue Mountains National Park is one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines, and hazy blue eucalypt forests boasts luxury retreats and stunning views. Today your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region. Depart from the hotel with AEA Luxury Tours. Our first stop of the day is at Calmsley Hill a working farm also home to Kangaroo, Emu, Wombat and Koala. Enjoy morning tea and time to wander at leisure. From Calmsley Hill we continue to ascend the Blue Mountains via the highway. We will visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley seeing beautiful vistas. Where possible this will be away from the crowds of tours that visit the mountains each day with other operators, thus our guests will enjoy a stress and hurry free environment taking in the views and information imparted by their guide. Continuing on we arrive at Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout point away from the crowds for views of the famous 3 Sisters. Whilst the Blue Mountains features so much more than this natural attraction you can't help but admire the unquestionable beauty of this amazing rock formation. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colours. Here your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and time available for you to take some great photos. We then make our way around the mountain towards the village of Blackheath and our lunch venue the Hydro Majestic. Here in this relaxed venue with stunning views. We enjoy a 2 course lunch, food only. All diets are catered for (excluding Kosher Meals). Beverages can be purchased at your own expense from the Bar. The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of lookouts. Once you clap your eyes on the view from Govetts Leap you'll know why it's one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. The magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. If you're not mesmerized by the dancing waves of water spray, you'll be transfixed by the sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness. We then stop briefly to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice at the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens our last stop, where we enjoy the sweeping views across to Sydney before travelling down the Bells Line of Road to arrive back at your hotel approximately 4.30 - 5.00pm.

Sydney - City Centre to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

 

Hamilton Island Airport to InterContinental Hayman Island Resort

 

Your Accommodation

InterContinental Hayman Island Resort

Experience luxury in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Whitsundays, iconic private island experiences, and sacred moments of connection with family, friends, and yourself. Discover a place of visual and visceral beauty so deep, it will leave you feeling transformed.

Duration

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

 

InterContinental Hayman Island Resort

InterContinental Hayman Island Resort to Hamilton Island Airport


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Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.