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Australia & New Zealand: The Lands Down Under 2025


17 days from $24,895 including internal air, per person, double occupancy

Limited to 14 guests

Venture through stunningly diverse natural settings, from Australia’s fabled Outback and Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s dazzling Milford Sound, and experience cultural and culinary wonders in the region’s most stylish cities.

A&K Advantages

  • Enjoy a journey limited to just 14 guests per departure, with more time to interact with your Resident Tour Director
  • Relax during a luxurious stay at Longitude 131°, a five-star tented eco-camp with unparalleled views of majestic Uluru
  • Swim and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, discovering its many splendors firsthand on a full-day excursion
  • See the sights of Sydney Harbour on a private cruise, and then privately explore the iconic Sydney Opera House
  • Experience insider access and up-close interaction with Australian animal species, including koala, on a privately guided visit to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
  • Explore the diverse and colorful Daintree Rainforest on an interpretive walk led by a longtime local resident, immersing yourself in the forest’s cultural heritage and natural wonders
  • Cruise New Zealand’s Milford Sound amid soaring, glacier-carved mountain peaks that reflect in its pristine waters
  • Discover life in Queenstown as you visit the private home and gallery of a well-known local artist and savor a private wine tasting at a local vineyard

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1
Arrive Melbourne, Australia
DAY 2
Melbourne | City of Magnificent Architecture
DAY 3
Uluru | An Undeniable Presence
DAY 4
Uluru | Sunrise Over Kata Tjuta
DAY 5
Palm Cove | Tropical Beach Paradise
DAY 6
Great Barrier Reef | Exploring Underwater Gems
DAY 7
Daintree Rainforest | Private Koala Visit
DAY 8
Sydney | Luxury in the Rocks
DAY 9
Sydney | Harbor Cruise & Opera House Experience
DAY 10
Sydney | A Day at Leisure
DAY 11
Wellington, New Zealand | An Eclectic Capital
DAY 12
Wellington | Design Your Day
DAY 13
Queenstown | Exploring the City
DAY 14
Queenstown | Magnificent Milford Sound
DAY 15
Queenstown | Private Artist Visit & Wine Tasting
DAY 16
Auckland | Guided Gallery Visit
DAY 17
Depart Auckland

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