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Australia & New Zealand

Go further. Feel more.

YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR WAY

Go further. Feel more.

Harbours, reef, and alpine lakes. A thoughtfully paced adventure that makes room for both big experiences and family time.

A SAMPLE JOURNEY · 11 NIGHTS

Harbours, reef & alpine lakes

11 nights · Sydney 3 · Hamilton Island 4 · Queenstown 4

Days 1–3

Sydney

Start with harbour sailing, an architectural and food walk, and a coastal afternoon. Keep the arrival day gentle before discovering the city’s energy.

Days 4–7

Hamilton Island

Fly north for an island stay with a Great Barrier Reef excursion. Balance the adventure with beach time, relaxed meals, and a quiet day at your resort.

Days 8–11

Queenstown

Connect onward to New Zealand for alpine lakes and a Central Otago tasting day. Add a scenic flight or an excursion to Wanaka if it suits your interests, leaving room for the changing weather.

Allow a full travel day between Hamilton Island and Queenstown; connections may route through an Australian gateway. qualia is for guests aged 16 and over, so we select an alternative for younger families.

STAYS TO CONSIDER

Places that make
the journey.

Queenstown, New Zealand

Rosewood Matakauri

A considered stay for your journey

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We tailor your stays to your dates and preferences, looking for breakfast, hotel credits and upgrade opportunities that make your stay even better.

Destination Guidance

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MOMENTS TO MAKE YOURS
Sydney harbor sailingPrivate architectural and food walkGreat Barrier Reef excursionCentral Otago wine tastingQueenstown scenic flight subject to weather

Our sample route is a starting point. Your hotels, experiences, pace, and mix of cash, points, and miles are tailored to your preferences.

Milford Sound, New Zealand, framed by dramatic mountains
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Where will we take you?

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll take it from there.

LET’S MAKE IT YOURS

Let’s plan your trip.

A few details, and we’ll take it from there.

Every journey is tailored around you.