Tailor Made Luxury Australian & New Zealand Vacation

This package is all inclusive of the following:
Tailor Made 24 Night Luxury Australian & New Zealand Vacation

All accommodation as follows:
•2 nights in a deluxe water view room at the Observatory hotel Sydney
•3 nights in a deluxe room at Lindrum hotel, Melbourne
•4 nights in the Wollemi suite at Wolgan resort & spa, Blue Mountains
•1 night in a deluxe water view room at the Observatory hotel Sydney
•4 nights with friends in Auckland (own arrangements)
•1 night in a double room at Westwood lodge, Franz Josef, South Island, New Zealand
•1 night in a double room at Silverpine lodge, Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
•3 nights in a mountain view room at Eichardts Private hotel, Queenstown
•3 nights in a double room at the Spire hotel, Queenstown
•2 nights in a lodge room, at Blanket Bay, Queenstown

•all breakfasts
•daily lunch and dinner and non-alcoholic beverages at Wolgan Spa & Resort
•evening meal at Silverpine lodge
•pre-dinner cocktails, a superb a la carte dinners at Blanket Bay

All activities as follows:
•Privately guided full days tour of Sydney
•Heli hike Franz Josef glacier
•Milford Sound Scenic heli flight
•Private full day guided Routeburn track walk
•Privately guided full day wine tour Queenstown

All internal air transfers as follows:
•Sydney to Melbourne
•Melbourne to Sydney
•Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand
•Auckland to Hokitka
•Queenstown to Sydney

All private vehicle transfers as follows:
•Sydney airport to hotel return (each visit)
•Melbourne airport to hotel return
•Sydney airport to Wolgan resort return

Luxury car hire South Island New Zealand (9 days total)
Includes standard vehicle insurance & unlimited km's
Excludes airport pick up/drop off fee, optional excess reduction and fuel

Sydney, Australia
2 nights and 2 days in Sydney , Australia
Sydney, Australia's harbourside city with the world's friendliest people has been voted several times as the best city in the world for visitors. Here we give you a glimpse of what is available, all you have to do is explore! With an average of 240 days of warm sunshine and blue sky each year, Sydney... More details

Observatory Hotel
Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district, The Observatory Hotel, Sydney is the ideal base for exploring Australia's most vibrant city. The hotel, which has won almost every prestigious domestic and international award, offers guests the highest standards in accommodation, cuisine and personal service. In every detail the hotel is designed to put guests at ease and to offer a relaxed, intimate atmosphere for both business and pleasure.

Spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed, the rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are designed to meet the needs of the most fastidious guest. The hotel offers 78 Deluxe rooms, 9 Junior Suites, 12 Executive Suites and the Observatory Suite, with some suites and rooms interconnecting. Four ground-floor rooms have been adapted for the convenience of disabled guests and the second floor, which is completely non-smoking, features duvets in each bedroom. The polished mahogany armoire holds an individual CD and video player, as well as a stereo television set with 24-hour international news service. Tea and coffee-making facilities, along with a fully stocked mini-bar are discreetly enclosed in a mahogany buffet, while an in-room safe sits in the polished cedar wardrobe along with slippers, an umbrella and a selection of amenities. Each room at The Observatory has a luxurious marble bathroom with an oversize bath, heated towel racks, separate bath and shower, double vanities, detachable hairdryers and fax/modem lines.

Facilities: 20-metre heated pool, gymnasium, day spa

Melbourne, Australia
3 nights and 3 days in Melbourne, Australia
Hugging the tip of the Australian east coast, Victoria is Australia's second-smallest state, covering 227,600 square kilometres - roughly the size of the British Isles. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse regional areas and attractions, from national parks and forests teeming with... More details

Hotel Lindrum
Hotel Lindrum is a sophisticated contemporary traveller's haven - and it's located right in the heart of cosmopolitan Melbourne. Be only minutes from world-class theatres and restaurants, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and from the hub of thriving local and international business. Voted “Best Luxury Accommodation” at the HMAA and AAA Tourism Awards, Hotel Lindrum is a unique 59 room boutique hotel that combines modern design with the ultimate in contemporary facilities and personalised service. Architects, Swaney Draper and designers Terry Fripp and Neil Bradford have retained the classic features of the historical building, whilst showcasing a chic and stylish interior. Rich wood grained furnishings and subdued lighting, combined with a natural colour scheme of muted browns and creams, create an atmosphere of warmth and luxury throughout. Hotel Lindrum is stylish and modern but cosy and comfortable, with an emphasis on privacy, charm and attention to detail. Similar to a select club, the Hotel Lindrum is like a 'home away from home' where luxury is not ostentatious, but it's there in a refined way.

Facilities: Every room is fully appointed with tea and coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, CD stereos and use of CD library, modem points, a gourmet mini bar, a pillow menu, DVD players and use of DVD library, air conditioning and heating, complimentary daily newspaper, in room safe and direct dial telephones.

Sydney, Australia
4 nights and 4 days in the Blue Mountains, Australia
Sydney, Australia's harbourside city with the world's friendliest people has been voted several times as the best city in the world for visitors. Here we give you a glimpse of what is available, all you have to do is explore! With an average of 240 days of warm sunshine and blue sky each year, Sydney... More details

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa offers a rare opportunity to experience true luxury in a spectacular Australian bush setting. Located adjacent to the greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is a world-class conservation-based resort bordered by two National Parks. Inspired by the acclaimed Dubai-based Al Maha Resort & Spa, this homestead-style resort is set within its own private conservation and wildlife reserve. Spread out at the foot of towering sandstone cliffs, the Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa occupies just two per cent of the 4,000 acres it sits in, so the feeling of space and serenity is omnipresent. Accommodation consists of just 40 free-standing suites, each with their own outside decks and private swimming pool. The luxurious Timeless Spa is the perfect place to indulge in a range of treatments developed from natural ingredients, and a fully-equipped gym, tennis courts and outdoor swimming pool feature alongside the more rugged organised pursuits such as Aboriginal interpretive tours, nature walks, wildlife spotting and horse riding trips. A range of dining options offers both outstanding local and international cuisine in casual and more intimate, formal settings to compliment an extensive wine cellar. Should you need to do so, you can also take advantage of our business centre.

At Wolgan Valley, we believe in conserving the environment, so that you can enjoy it as nature intended. We are committed to protecting endangered Australian wildlife and plant life through our conservation programme, which includes the regeneration of the Wolgan Valley through the planting of thousands of native trees indigenous to the area, including one of the world's rarest trees, the Wollemi Pine. The Pine belongs to a 200 million year plant family and has been dubbed the botanical find of the century since it was thought to be extinct until discovered again by chance in the Blue Mountains region in 1994.

Facilities: Every suite has separate living and bedroom areas with luxurious en-suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes and is fully-equipped with the latest entertainment technology, including an LCD TV offering international channels, DVD player and sound system, high-speed wireless Internet access and an I-pod docking station. Binoculars and two mountain bikes for use around the resort complete the experience. Should you require, 24- hour room service is just a phone call away.

Sydney, Australia
1 night and 1 day in Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia's harbourside city with the world's friendliest people has been voted several times as the best city in the world for visitors. Here we give you a glimpse of what is available, all you have to do is explore! With an average of 240 days of warm sunshine and blue sky each year, Sydney... More details

Observatory Hotel
Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district, The Observatory Hotel, Sydney is the ideal base for exploring Australia's most vibrant city. The hotel, which has won almost every prestigious domestic and international award, offers guests the highest standards in accommodation, cuisine and personal service. In every detail the hotel is designed to put guests at ease and to offer a relaxed, intimate atmosphere for both business and pleasure.

Spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed, the rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are designed to meet the needs of the most fastidious guest. The hotel offers 78 Deluxe rooms, 9 Junior Suites, 12 Executive Suites and the Observatory Suite, with some suites and rooms interconnecting. Four ground-floor rooms have been adapted for the convenience of disabled guests and the second floor, which is completely non-smoking, features duvets in each bedroom. The polished mahogany armoire holds an individual CD and video player, as well as a stereo television set with 24-hour international news service. Tea and coffee-making facilities, along with a fully stocked mini-bar are discreetly enclosed in a mahogany buffet, while an in-room safe sits in the polished cedar wardrobe along with slippers, an umbrella and a selection of amenities. Each room at The Observatory has a luxurious marble bathroom with an oversize bath, heated towel racks, separate bath and shower, double vanities, detachable hairdryers and fax/modem lines.

Facilities: 20-metre heated pool, gymnasium, day spa

Franz Josef/Fox Glacier, New Zealand
1 night and 1 day in franz Josef, South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand boasts two of the most spectacular glaciers in the world - Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. They are also the most famous glaciers in New Zealand and considered to be among the worlds best and most differing in relation to where they start and finish and the temperatures around those regions... More details

Westwood Lodge
Welcome to Westwood Lodge. Nestled in the heart of New Zealands spectacular Glacier Country, seconds away from the majestic Southern Alps and the World Heritage Westland National Park; our luxurious bed and breakfast lodge is an ideal place to unwind and explore Franz Josef Glacier. Set in a beautiful bush garden, Westwood Lodge offers well-appointed Franz Josef bed and breakfast accommodation with views of the West Coasts rainforests and the mountains of the Southern Alps. This is an exceptional part of the world, to be enjoyed more deservingly from the comfort of your outstanding bed and breakfast accommodation at Westwood Lodge, in the heart of Glacier Country.

The West Coast of New Zealand is an environmental treasure with ice age glaciers, swift flowing streams, plunging waterfalls, primeval forests, serene lakes, wild sea coasts, bounded by the surging Tasman Sea and the high snowfields and cloud piercing peaks of the Southern Alps, including Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealands highest. Experience all this from the superior comfort of your West Coast Bed & Breakfast - Westwood Lodge, in Franz Josef Glacier.

Facilities: Superior facilities for your total comfort. All suites include electric blankets, electric heating, underfloor heating in the ensuite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities.

Wanaka, New Zealand
1 night and 1 day in Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
Welcome to Wanaka, one of the most treasured tourist destinations in New Zealand. Wanaka is located in Central Otago, where large flocks of moas once lived, and is sheltered behind the Southern Alps in the South Island. Situated in the southern end of Lake Wanaka, this breathtaking marvel of nature is... More details

Silverpine Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Silverpine Lodge is a small exclusive luxury lodge set in the midst of the best fly fishing rivers in the south island of New Zealand. Located near Wanaka, away from Queenstown and en route to the Haast Pass, Silverpine lodge is perfect luxury accommodation for a fly fishing trip, game hunting by helicopter, heliskiing trips, walking in the Siberia Valley, or just relaxation in New Zealand's Southern Alps. The lodge is made of earth, stone, and native New Zealand timber. Surrounded by uninterrupted views of stunning New Zealand scenery, Silverpine Lodge offers an elegant luxurious outdoor experience indoors. Silverpine Lodge is everything you hope New Zealand will be. luxury of sheepskin, warmth of wool, comfort of cotton, Silverpine lodge has four rooms in the guest wing. The guest rooms all enjoy exclusive stunning views overlooking Lake Hawea. The bedrooms have high ceilings, deep window seats, doors to the veranda, and very well appointed private en-suites. Sophisticated neutrals and natural textures elegantly furnish the rooms with simplicity. Wool, linen, and cotton bedding with luxurious pillows guarantee a good night's rest.

Escape to Silverpine, an intimate luxury lodge set among formidable mountains with unforgettable vistas of the Southern Alps. At the gateway of Wanaka from the Haast Pass and Franz Josef/Fox Glaciers, Silverpine sits on a remarkable bluff bridging two of the South Island’s most beautiful lakes: Hawea and Wanaka. You decide what to do-or not to do- at Silverpine. Indulge in the simple pleasures of an invigorating alpine hike in the hills, or walk through forests in nearby Jumboland and Siberia Valley. Fish in the world renown Hunter and Dingle Rivers, enjoy game hunting among chamois and red deer, or discover the thrill of heli-skiing. Or, just settle down with a good book. Silverpine is the South Island at its best. It is everything you hope New Zealand will be.

Facilities: King sized or king single beds. Every ensuite has its own separate shower and deep bathtub. The lodge provides luxurious New Zealand aromatherapy soaps and soaks to relax and bathe in. Please note that at Silverpine, television has been left behind in the last century. However, email is available to guests in the library.

Queenstown, New Zealand
5 nights and 5 days in Queenstown, South Island New Zealnd
Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand, it is known for its stunning scenery, luxury accommodation, fine wine and cuisine, winter sports and adventure activities. Perched on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown resides among glacier smoothed hills and jagged peaks that further... More details

Eichardts Private Hotel Luxury Accommodation
A measure of the world's elite hotels is the twinge of reluctance guests feel when they leave their room. This eloquently describes Eichardt's Private Hotel where the opulent suites invite guests to soak up a sense of quiet before exploring one of the world's truly remarkable locations. Eichardt's Private Hotel provides accommodation in five luxurious suites with stunning lake and mountain views from the hotel. The historic building is in the premium lakefront position at the heart of Queenstown's café and restaurant precinct, with some of the finest international shopping labels an easy stroll away. Inhale the invigorating alpine air - so crisp the senses soar - then step out into the expectant evening and let the lights of Queenstown and canopy of stars guide you to one of the world class restaurants nearby. When winter's blanket descends over the town, the allure of open log fires, coffee aromas and conversation beckon you in from the cold. Eichardt's Private Hotel reflects contemporary provincial elegance, its modern features in perfect harmony with distinctive antiques and luxurious furnishings of this New Zealand icon.

Facilities: All suites at Eichardt's Private Hotel feature a super-king bed, fireplace and mini-bar, a dressing room and bathroom with generous bath and double vanity, separate shower, heated mirror and floor. Each one is fully entertainment and business integrated with personal audiovisual systems, along with e-mail and Internet access. All rooms are generously proportioned (93 Sqm) and the hotel has ample spaces for privacy and quiet, whether that is reading by an open log fire in The Parlour or enjoying a late morning espresso in The House Bar.

Queenstown, New Zealand
3 nights and 3 days
Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand, it is known for its stunning scenery, luxury accommodation, fine wine and cuisine, winter sports and adventure activities. Perched on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown resides among glacier smoothed hills and jagged peaks that further... More details

The Spire Hotel
The Spire Queenstown is an award winning 5 star luxury boutique hotel set in the heart of vibrant Queenstown. The Spire features ten chic and stylishly spacious guest rooms, intimate fine dining restaurant, sleek cocktail bar, and executive boardroom. Spire guests find it hard to leave their rooms. Stone clad fireplaces, large furnished balconies, beautiful bathrooms with deep baths and separate showers, media and entertainment systems, Charles Eames chairs, Phillip Stark lamps, possum throws, subtle lighting, superior linens, iconic New Zealand art – there’s even a pillow menu. Just a short stroll from beautiful Lake Wakatipu and only 8km from the airport. The Spire is surrounded by the splendour of the Southern Alps which affords guests unlimited outdoor activities all year round on lakes, rivers, mountains and in the air. For those seeking a totally tailored experience this unique retreat will pamper and delight even the most exacting of sensibilities. The Spire team are friendly and professional with a passion for excellence. Guests are assured of unparalleled service and security standards.

Facilities: super king or twin beds, interactive multimedia system, plasma television, complimentary WiFi broadband access, stoneclad fireplace, dressing and luggage area, large covered furnished balcony, deep bath, separate shower, twin vanities, mini bar, interconnecting rooms available, child friendly, executive conference & business facilities.

Queenstown, New Zealand
2 nights and 2 days in Queenstown, South Island
Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand, it is known for its stunning scenery, luxury accommodation, fine wine and cuisine, winter sports and adventure activities. Perched on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown resides among glacier smoothed hills and jagged peaks that further... More details

Blanket Bay Luxury Lodge Accommodation
Paradise is a place where snowcapped mountains hold court over wild turquoise rivers, hillsides of golden grasslands wear there rocky crowns like broken citadels, and ancient forests huddle round crystal clear lakes. In this timeless place of legendary giants, there awaits a new sanctuary from the everyday world. Here, standing on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, as if woven into the very fabric of the land is a luxury lodge unrivalled in excellence. With all the flair and sophistication of the world's finest alpine lodges, Blanket Bay is a haven of peace and tranquillity reserved for the most fortunate travellers.Blanket Bay Resort is created to place the finest, most up-to-date microcosm of civilisation into the grandeur of its Alpine surroundings. The Lodge and chalets offer superbly-appointed lakeside rooms and suites each with their own balcony or terrace. At the heart of Blanket Bay Lodge is the 30 ft high Great Room with its vaulted timber beams and vast panorama windows. Three intimate dining rooms serve the delights of Pacific Rim cuisine which, like everything else, leaves you bereft of superlatives.

As you arrive at Blanket Bay Lodge and disembark under the grand porte cochure, you will be greeted by our friendly staff, eager to make your stay enjoyable. The setting is picture perfect - an alpine mountain lodge framed by majestic mountains and crystal clear lake. World class dining, a professionally equipped exercise facility, and a steam room and indoor spa, complement the extraordinary fishing, hiking, riding and water sports activities. Blanket Bay Lodge sets a new standard in New Zealand nature experience.

Facilities: In house games room with a help yourself bar (complimentary beer and soft drinks), pool table, card tables, darts, table shuffle board, 60 inch television with satellite access, guest computer/Internet access, fully equipped gym, steam rooms, spa, 18m outdoor lap pool, extensive wine cellar, conference room, Heli-pad.

Sydney, Australia
1 night and 1 day in Sydney
Sydney, Australia's harbourside city with the world's friendliest people has been voted several times as the best city in the world for visitors. Here we give you a glimpse of what is available, all you have to do is explore! With an average of 240 days of warm sunshine and blue sky each year, Sydney... More details

Observatory Hotel
Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district, The Observatory Hotel, Sydney is the ideal base for exploring Australia's most vibrant city. The hotel, which has won almost every prestigious domestic and international award, offers guests the highest standards in accommodation, cuisine and personal service. In every detail the hotel is designed to put guests at ease and to offer a relaxed, intimate atmosphere for both business and pleasure.

Spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed, the rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are designed to meet the needs of the most fastidious guest. The hotel offers 78 Deluxe rooms, 9 Junior Suites, 12 Executive Suites and the Observatory Suite, with some suites and rooms interconnecting. Four ground-floor rooms have been adapted for the convenience of disabled guests and the second floor, which is completely non-smoking, features duvets in each bedroom. The polished mahogany armoire holds an individual CD and video player, as well as a stereo television set with 24-hour international news service. Tea and coffee-making facilities, along with a fully stocked mini-bar are discreetly enclosed in a mahogany buffet, while an in-room safe sits in the polished cedar wardrobe along with slippers, an umbrella and a selection of amenities. Each room at The Observatory has a luxurious marble bathroom with an oversize bath, heated towel racks, separate bath and shower, double vanities, detachable hairdryers and fax/modem lines.

Facilities: 20-metre heated pool, gymnasium, day spa

Sydney City Tour

Enjoy a privately guided tour of Sydney, experience the vibrance of Sydney, one of the world's most spectacular cities. See The Rocks (Sydney's birthplace), the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Chinatown and cosmopolitan Kings Cross. Tour downtown Sydney and visit Bondi Beach, Australia's most famous surf beach.

Heli Hike Franz Josef Glacier

After an exciting scenic flight, you land high up on the glacier and undertake a two hour guided hike amongst some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring glacier scenery available. Your guide chooses the route as you go and with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations you’ll soon be making your way through a wonderland of towering pinnacles and brilliantly blue ice. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and with plenty of photo opportunities and the chance to learn more about this magnificent glacier, this will almost certainly be your most memorable experience whilst in New Zealand.

Milford Sound scenic flight & cruise

Hanging valleys, alpine lakes and cloud-piercing summits hidden from the road are just some of the reasons why flying between Queenstown and Milford is an excursion of a lifetime! Grand, brooding, serene and wild, Milford Sound draws visitors from all over the globe to cruise its length and wonder. Luxuriant rain forest clings to sheer rock walls washed with waterfalls. In the foreground stands Mitre Peak, a majestic presence dominating the skyline. This scenic flight/cruise appeals to those wanting to enjoy the dramatic scenery of Milford Sound in style! You'll Cruise the full length of Milford Sound on board a spacious, modern vessel offering excellent viewing opportunities. Friendly staff provide informative commentaries making for an unforgettable day!

Queenstown gourmet food & wine tour

This is an in-depth introduction to four Queenstown wineries, a cheese factory visit and a wine cave tour. The Queenstown Wine Trail follows the story of wine production in the area. Gibbston Valley Wines released the region’s first commercial wine vintage in 1987. Since then the region and its several vineyards have become famous for producing premium wines, particularly pinot noir. The vineyards here are at high altitude and subject to cold winters, hot dry summers and a huge night to day temperature range. Such adversity has led to pioneering winemaking, consistently superb wines, worldwide recognition and a plethora of international awards.

Routeburn Track Guided Walk/Hike

Enter the wilderness sanctuary of the Mount Aspiring National Park, gateway to the world famous Routeburn Track. Relish the invigorating 6.5km (4 mile) walk to the Routeburn Flats, with time to linger by the river as it meanders across the alpine meadow. As you walk your guide will point out the unique flora and birdlife of the Routeburn Valley. Enjoy a hot drink with lunch at Routeburn Flats Hut while taking in the splendour of the surrounding mountains. For those who want a little more adventure, the 300m (980ft) climb, over 3km (1.9 miles) to Routeburn Falls promises to be the highlight of your day. The walk up to the waterfall is somewhat more challenging than the first section of the track, but most of our walkers make the effort and agree the view makes it all worth it.