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To help inspire your Australia, New Zealand and Fiji adventures, we’ve put together a collection of 25 Bucket-list experiences to book in 2025; new and noteworthy, over-the-top or off-the-beaten path, there’s something for everyone in the lands Down Under:

Heli to a private pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef and visit Lonely Planet’s “World’s Best Beach” with a stay at the fabulous new qualia Residence private villa.
Tee off at one of the world’s best new golf courses and be among the first to stay in the new Te Arai Links Villas that line the 18^th fairway.
Revel in the romance of rail with one of Australia’s epic rail journeys that traverse and bisect the country from coast to coast, through spectacular outback landscapes (book now to secure a new level of luxury coming to the Indian Pacific and the Ghan in 2026!)
Sleep where royalty and rock stars have rested their heads – check in to Huka Lodge this year to be among the first to check out this iconic New Zealand luxury lodge’s new look (Huka Lodge reopens 1 March 2025).
Swim with whalesharks on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Coast (late March to August), minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef (June – July) or graceful manta rays in Fiji (May to October) – our Travel Designers can lead the way to countless ethical encounters with our destinations’ captivating wildlife.
Enjoy hot tub stargazing in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps – and perhaps even witness the Southern Lights! – a stay at the Lindis luxury lodge in the Ahuriri Valley can also include some memory-making private dining experiences, including the new Black Diamond purpose-built private dining venue.
Cruise some of the most remote reaches of our planet with luxury small group (or private charter) expedition cruises – from True North and Eclipse Expeditions on the Kimberley Coast in Australia’s tropical north-west to Odalisque III in Tasmania’s spectacular South West wilderness.
Stretch your legs on one of our region’s stunning multi-day hikes that traverse dramatic outback landscapes, ancient rainforests, scenic coastal clifftops, Fiordland peaks and more. Book now to be among the first to experience Australia’s new Uluru and Kata Tjuta guided, catered and accommodated multi-day hike when it kicks off in April 2026.
Enjoy courtside seats at the Australian Open Tennis Grand Slam (Melbourne, 18 January – 1 February 2026) – our Travel Designers can curate exclusive experiences for tennis fans: from behind-the-scenes green room tours to a hit of tennis with one of greats of the game!
Disappear deep in nature with an exclusive overnight in Dusky Sound. Heli-transfer to a private vessel from which to enjoy dramatic scenery, gourmet meals, deck-top hot-tub stargazing, complete tranquilty and an itinerary of experiences curated just for you: fishing, paddleboarding, bushwalking, snorkelling and more.
Snuggle up in a deluxe swag to sleep under a blanket of outback stars – and wake up to see the spectacular colours of sunrise over two World Heritage-listed natural wonders: Uluru and Kata Tjuta from your luxury ‘tented’ Dune Pavilion at Longitude 131.
Sample some of the world’s best wines and meet winemakers behind celebrated labels – ask our Travel Designers about a private and all-inclusive foodie-focused stay at the Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton-owned Cloudy Bay Shack to showcase New Zealand’s finest wines and produce.
Catch all the excitement of the British and Irish Lions Rugby Union tour of Australia (28 June – 2 August 2025) or see England and Australia go head to head for the Ashes Cricket tour of Australia (21 November 2025 – 8 January 2026).
Stay on your own private island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; from barefoot and remote Haggerstone Island to the new contemporary full-service private villa on exclusive-use Pelorus Private Island.
Head to Queenstown to fuel every adrenalin-fuelled wish (from bungy jumping to ziplining, jetboating to heli-skiing) and be among the first to stay at the new ROKI Queenstown when in opens in July, delivering a new level of lakeside luxury with options to suit couples through to multi-generational groups.
See opera performed on a floating stage on Sydney Harbour with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House as your backdrop (in 2025 Handa Opera presents Guys and Dolls on Sydney Harbour, 21 March to 20 April). Alternatively, ask our Travel Designers how you can even score an on-stage role in a live performance at the Sydney Opera House!
Experience some of the world’s best fly-fishing – our expert guides can show you the way to New Zealand’s secret trout-filled lakes and streams.
Travel with us to restricted-access Aboriginal lands and sit with local elders to learn their ancient legends and painting techniques to create your own masterpiece to take home.
Toast to a day of New Zealand powder skiing with a glass or two of whisky with a view at the world’s highest whisky hut, that is open just for you. (New Zealand’s ski season runs mid June to late September)
See in the new year with front row seats and a harbour view room from which to enjoy the famous Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Surf some of the world’s best breaks, dive some of the world’s best sites and stay in the some of the world’s best luxury lodges with a personalised vacation in Fiji. From honeymoon romance to family-friendly our Travel Design team can match you with your perfect place.
For a truly one-of-a-kind vacation, ask our Travel Design team about curating a pop-up wilderness tent experience in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps – complete with private chefs and expert guides – and that disappears without a trace when you do.
Pull up a chair at the kitchen table to sample some of Lennox Hastie’s (of Netflix’ Chef’s Table fame) award-winning cuisine – and learn some of the tricks of the trade in a private masterclass with the man himself at his Sydney, Firedoor restaurant.
Explore rarely-visited corners of New Zealand with a stay at the new Flockhill Villas in the breath-taking Craigieburn Valley. Horse riding, mountain biking, rock climbing or sheep mustering – a day’s activities are well rewarded in the luxury of the new Flockhill Villa accommodation and on-site Sugarloaf restaurant (opened December 2024).
Enjoy exclusive opportunities to support and participate in local conservation efforts with a day out (and off-the-beaten path) in the Blue Mountains alongside a koala researcher, tracking Kakapo parrots on restricted-access Iwi lands in New Zealand or cruising the Great Barrier Reef with a world-renowned environmentalist. Experiences as unique as our destinations themselves and as rewarding for local communities, environments and wildlife as they are for travellers that enjoy them.

This list is just the beginning of bucket-list worthy travel experiences that await in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji – with an incredible diversity of landscapes and depth of experiences to match, the options for memory-making adventures Down Under are limited only by the imagination.

Reach out to our Travel Design team today to share your passions and let us curate personalised experiences that create memories to last a lifetime.