Russell Family Tailored Australia & Tahiti Vacation
29th December 2024 - 11th January 2025
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided. *Please click on any bold text & this will take you through to further information*
Day 1 – Sunday 29th December 2024
11.55am Brisbane – Hamilton Island Flight
1.40pm Arrive in Hamilton Island, Whitsundays
You will be transferred from the airport to your accommodation. (1.2km)
Settle in & enjoy this afternoon at your leisure.
Activities included at your accommodation:
- Use of catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks, stand up paddleboards and snorkelling equipment
Accommodation: Beach Club, Hamilton Island
Day 2 – Monday 30th December 2024
Today take a 10 minute ferry ride across to Dent Island for 9 or 18 holes at the unique & challenging Hamilton Island Golf Course.
This afternoon, cruise the Whitsundays including Whitehaven Beach on a spectacular half day tour.
Accommodation: Beach Club, Hamilton Island
Day 3 – Tuesday 31st December 2024
8am-12pm Private snorkelling excursion!
Day 4 – Wednesday 1st January 2025
11.45am Depart Hamilton Island
3.05pm Arrive in Sydney
You will be privately transferred to your accommodation.
Enjoy this evening at your leisure. Dinner recommendation: Bennelong at Sydney Opera House
Day 5 – Thursday 2nd January 2025
Today collect your hire car & head inland to the Blue Mountains. (Approximately 1.5 hour drive)
Enjoy an afternoon of Wine, Cheese & Chocolate at your accommodation.
Day 6- Friday 3rd January 2025
Take a 1 hour drive to Katoomba for your Advanced Canyoning tour in the Blue Mountains National Park.
Accommodation: Spicers Sangoma Retreat
Day 7 – Saturday 4th January 2025
Drive to Sydney Airport, return your hire car & take your flight to Hobart, Tasmania.
10am Depart Sydney
11.55am Arrive in Hobart
Collect your hire car & drive to your accommodation (2.5 hours)
Day 8 – Sunday 5th January 2025
Day 9 – Monday 6th January 2025
Full Day Freycinet Sea Cliffs Rock Climbing
Day 10 – Tuesday 7th January 2025
Guided kayak tour this morning then make your way back to Hobart Airport & take your flight to Sydney.
6.05pm Arrive Sydney
Accommodation: Rydges Sydney Airport
Day 11 – Wednesday 8th January
11.45am Depart Sydney
4.45pm Arrive in Auckland
7.30pm Depart Auckland
01.30am Arrive Papetee
You will be transferred to your accommodation.
Day 12 – Wednesday 8th January 2025
Enjoy this morning at your leisure. Private transfer to the ferry & catamaran transfer to Island of Moorea. You will then be privately transferred to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Manava Beach Resort & Spa
Day 13 – Thursday 9th January 2025
Getaway at Afareaitu’s Waterfalls, Half Day
Tyler & Steve to be transferred directly from half day tour to golf.
Massages for the ladies.
Accommodation: Manava Beach Resort & Spa
Day 14 – Friday 10th January 2025
Catch your lunch private lagoon & reef fishing half day tour.
Enjoy this afternoon at your leisure.
Accommodation: Manava Beach Resort & Spa
Day 15 – Saturday 11th January 2025- Departure
Private transfer to the ferry & International Airport
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- 3 nights in a Beach Club Room at Beach Club, Hamilton Island
(x1 King room & x1 with 2 single beds)
- 1 night at The Porter House Hotel, Sydney
(x1 Luxury King Room & x1 Classic with 2 single beds)
- 2 nights at Spicers Sangoma Retreat, Blue Mountains
(x1 Canopy Suite – King & x1 Escarpment Suite – Twin)
- x3 nights at Freycinet Lodge, Tasmania
(x1 Coastal Pavilion x1 Premier Cabin x1 Lodge King)
- 1 night at Rydges Sydney Airport
(x1 Deluxe King room & x1 Deluxe Twin Room)
- 1 night in a 2 bedroom Garden View Duplex Suite at Te Moana Tahiti Resort
(x1 Queen Room & x 1 Room with a Queen bed & a Sofa bed)
- 3 nights at Manava Beach Resort, Moorea
(x1 Overwater Bungalow & x1 Garden View Room with 2 beds)
Accommodation Inclusions:
- Beach Club – Daily à la carte breakfast
- Porter House Hotel – Full breakfast
- Spicers Sangoma Retreat – Daily à la carte breakfast – Lunch daily for multiple night stays – Chef selection dinner each evening – All beverages (cellar master wines and premium cocktails also available at an extra cost) – Full mini bar (replenished daily)
- Freycinet Lodge – Daily à la carte breakfast
- Rydges Sydney Airport – Full breakfast
- Te Moana Tahiti Resort – Daily full breakfast
- Manava Beach Resort – Daily full breakfast
Activities
- Hamilton Island Golf (18 holes)
- Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach Half Day Tour – Afternoon tea included (Shared – Larger group)
- Private Charter Whitsundays (4 hours)
- Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Experience (Private)
- Butterbox Canyon – Advanced Full Day Canyoning (Likely private or small group) Lunch included
- Half day ATV Explorer Tour, Tasmania (Small group)
- Full Day Freycinet Sea Cliffs Rock Climbing – Lunch & snacks included (Private)
- Guided Sea Kayaking in Freycinet National Park (Small group)
- Getaway at Afareaitu’s Waterfalls, Half Day Tour (Private)
- 18 Holes Golf at Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course
- x2 80 minute massages at Manava Beach Resort & Spa
- Catch your lunch – Half day Private lagoon & Reef fishing tour Moorea
Transport
Economy flight from Brisbane to Hamilton Island
Airport transfer Hamilton Island Airport to Beach Club Hamilton Island (Return)
Economy flight from Hamilton Island to Sydney
Airport transfer Sydney Airport to Porter House Hotel
Hire Car (Full-Size SUV Toyota Kluger or similar) from Sydney CBD 2nd January – 4th January
Economy flight from Sydney to Hobart
Hire car (Full-Size 4WD Toyota Prado or similar) Tasmania 4th January – 7th January
Economy flight from Hobart to Sydney
Economy flight from Sydney to Auckland (x3 adults)
Business class flight from Auckland to Tahiti (x3 adults)
All transfers in Tahiti (x3 adults)
Cost
NZD $ 75,972
USD $ 45,362*
Price is based on 4 adults
•This quote is valid for 7 days from 14th March and subject to availability
•All prices include tax
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Payment
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