Australia and New Zealand: An Epic Adventure

Set out for the renowned Yarra Valley, stopping at wineries to delight in tastings and a lunch with matched wines.

Fly to Uluru for a two-night stay at amazing Longitude 131° — your luxurious camp set in the wilderness of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in central Australia’s arid Outback, overlooking massive Uluru. Also known as Ayers Rock, this iconic red sandstone monolith bears a deep spiritual significance for Indigenous Australians. Witness the changing light as the sun sets on Uluru, with a chilled glass in hand. Tonight, dine among the dunes, feasting on a four-course meal complemented with premium Australian wines.

Rise early the next day to view sunrise over the majestic domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Walk with your guide through Walpa Gorge before returning to Uluru for a walk at its base, viewing cave paintings and sources of bush tucker. With the walls of Kantju Gorge ablaze with light from the setting sun, toast the inspiring moment with sparkling wine.

Travel to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, which you explore privately with a park ranger. Gain access to the koala and wallaby enclosures and interact with a koala, on this A&K-exclusive experience. Visit the Wildlife Care Center for rescued animals, and then journey to a private portion of the Daintree Rainforest for an interpretive forest walk.

Visit New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the country’s national museum, which you tour with a private guide to peruse its many exhibits of art, natural history, and Maori and other Pacific cultures. You may then continue to explore the museum at your own pace or roam through downtown Wellington, absorbing the city’s vibe at street level. If you wish, set out on an e-bike tour of Wellington with your fellow guests, learning about key historical figures that shaped the city’s heritage as you ride.

Fly to Queenstown, located on New Zealand’s South Island. Flanked by soaring mountains, this sophisticated enclave graces the shores of a pristine lake. It was once a Maori settlement and, later, a gold mining outpost. Today it is an adventure capital, a haven for hiking, vineyard tours and fine dining. Visit a famed bungee-jump site and Arrowtown. Eat lunch before checking in to your luxurious hotel.

Privately visit the home and gallery of a noted local artist to learn about their history and techniques. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch served with paired wines and visit a local winery for a private tour and tasting.

After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.