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.
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.