From Outback to Fjords: An Aussie & Kiwi Expedition
Awaken your senses across two islands and two nations—Australia and New Zealand—where ancient landscapes, cutting-edge culture, and close-up wildlife encounters flow from sunlit harbors to glacier-carved fjords.
Twenty days across Australia and New Zealand covering everything from Sydney Harbour sunsets to Milford Sound helicopter flights. You'll sail past the Opera House, cruise Freycinet Peninsula's pink-granite cliffs to Wineglass Bay, meet Tasmanian devils with conservationists, jet-boat through Shotover Canyon, taste Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at boutique wineries, and explore MONA's boundary-pushing art in Hobart. This isn't a surface-level tour—it's behind-the-scenes access at Sydney's architectural icons, private wine tastings in Marlborough, helicopter-cruise combos in Milford Sound, and penguin parades on Phillip Island. Expert local guides, luxury accommodations, and experiences you can't book online. Two countries, three weeks, wild landscapes and wine regions that justify the 15-hour flight.Explore Indonesia from the jungle heart of Bali to the pink-sand beaches of Lombok and the legendary islands of Komodo. This journey blends culture, nature, and adventure across the Indonesian archipelago. Wander Ubud’s temples and rice terraces, snorkel among coral gardens, visit local villages, and sail through Komodo National Park to meet the world’s largest lizard. Every island adds its own rhythm, each more captivating than the last.
Top 12 Highlights of Australia + New Zealand
Sydney Icons
Stroll The Rocks, the Botanic Gardens, and the Opera House precinct as harbor panoramas unfold at every turn.Harbour by Sail
Glide beneath the Harbour Bridge on a private evening cruise as the skyline lights up.
Wildlife, Waterfalls & Wine
Meet koalas and kangaroos, gaze over sandstone gorges, then sample cool-climate vintages.Melbourne Laneways
Discover hidden arcades, street art, indie boutiques, and artisan tastes with a local.Penguin Parade
Watch little penguins waddle ashore at dusk on a guided, small-group viewing experience.Freycinet & Wineglass Bay
Cruise along pink-granite peaks and crescent beaches on Tasmania’s most iconic coastline.
Only-in-Tassie Experiences
Choose from oyster-farm wading, Tasmanian-devil conservation, beekeeping, distillery visits, and vineyard pairings.Hobart Stories & MONA
Trace convict-era streets, then dive into provocative art at the Museum of Old & New Art.Milford Sound Heli-Cruise
Fly over the Southern Alps, cruise beneath sheer cliffs and waterfalls, then land on a remote alpine/glacier site.Arrowtown & Jet Canyons
Step through gold-rush history before an adrenaline jet-boat run through river gorges.Marlborough Sounds Mussel Cruise
Taste freshly steamed Greenshell mussels on tranquil turquoise waterways.Marlborough Wine & Gin
Private cellar doors and a craft distillery reveal the region’s flavor and craft.
20-Days in Australia + New Zealand
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Overnight flight to Australia; arrive to a harbor city orientation on foot with tastings and waterfront landmarks.
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Go behind the scenes at an architectural icon, then take a relaxed private sail at sunset on Sydney Harbour.
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Encounter native wildlife, trace cliff-top viewpoints and rainforest gullies, and round out the day with cool-climate wines
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Touch down in Australia’s cultural capital and explore its laneways, arcades, and creative neighborhoods.
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Meet Aussie favorites with keepers, wander a coastal sculpture park, then settle in for the evening penguin parade.
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Optional add-ons: Yarra River private cruise, Queen Victoria Market food walk, gallery time, botanic gardens, or shopping.
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Scenic drive to the East Coast for a luxury nature stay framed by pink-granite peaks and bright-white beaches.
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Cruise Freycinet’s coves and cliffs; afternoon at leisure for signature Tasmanian experiences (oysters, devils, distillery, vineyard, guided walks).
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Coastal drive south with vineyard stops and free time to settle into Hobart’s waterfront vibe.
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Guided old-town ramble, markets time, then a behind-the-scenes sanctuary visit focused on Tasmanian devils.
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Fast-ferry to a boundary-pushing private museum; explore at your own pace before returning to the city.
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Arrive in New Zealand’s alpine playground ringed by the Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu.
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Scenic helicopter flight, relaxed fjord cruise under waterfalls and cliffs, and a remote alpine/glacier landing.
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Wander a gold-rush village and riverside trails, then unleash thrills on a canyon jet-boat run.
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Touch down in Marlborough—New Zealand’s sunny wine heartland—surrounded by vines and gardens.
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See world-class aviation exhibits, then cruise calm inlets for a classic mussel-and-Sauvignon Blanc pairing on the water.
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Private tastings at boutique wineries and a distillery session celebrating local botanicals.
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Track the Kaikōura ranges and Pacific shoreline; arrive in the South Island’s rejuvenated garden city.
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Walking tour through murals, gardens, and restored precincts; glide by punt along the Avon River. Evening flight to Sydney for an airport-side overnight.
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Fly home with two countries’ worth of wild places, culture, and stories.