Glaciers, Lakes & Mountains

Australia & New Zealand

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The dramatic nature of New Zealand and the Australian landscapes will take your breath away! Ancient glaciers, sublime lakes and soaring snowcapped peaks, along with boiling mud pools, steaming geysers and mountain peaks featuring diverse flora and fauna; all are ready for you to explore.

Take in the majesty of some of the world’s most impressive scenery in New Zealand – Lake Tekapo and Lake Taupo, Lake Wanaka or Wakatipu; Fiordland’s thundering waterfalls and sparkling glaciers, cloud-piercing Aoraki/Mt Cook, the Remarkables and Mitre Peak mirrored in magnificent Milford Sound. Spellbinding and other-worldly landscapes, shaped and coloured by geothermal forces over thousands of years, are the backdrop for all kinds of outdoor adventures and the setting for some of New Zealand’s most spectacular luxury lodges.
Panoramic view of Lord Howe Island
Hikers on a glacier in New Zealand
Heli-hike on glistening glaciers, cruise New Zealand’s sparkling lakes in style and ski the snow-capped Southern Alps. Traverse the Tongariro’s dramatic volcanic peaks and emerald crater lakes, and fish in Fiordland’s far-flung rivers. In Australia, the impressive Great Dividing Range stretches from the far north of Queensland to the southern parts of the continent, and provides destinations to explore including the Blue Mountains and the Grampians. The best way to enjoy the scenery is often by hiking, either just for the day or as part of a longer experience
Suggested Itineraries

Some Of Our Favourite Glaciers, Lakes & Mountains Experiences

Sun setting over walking trail at Scenic Rim in Queensland
Scenic Rim
View over Queenstown from Bobs Peak
Queenstown
Golden field with Blue Mountains and sky in background
Blue Mountains
Dramatic hiking lookout above Wanaka
Wanaka
Idyllic waters of Lake Hawea
Lake Hawea
Key Summit on the Routeburn Track
Fiordland National Park
Glacier helihike on Fox Glacier
Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
View of majestic Aoraki Mount Cook
Mount Cook
A view over Lake Pukaki towards Mount Cook
Lake Pukaki
View of the Ahuriri River in the Ahuriri Valley
Ahuriri Valley
The lakeside town of Taupo
Taupo
Hiking the Tongariro Crossing
Tongariro National Park
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Itinerary Inspirations

These itineraries have been designed to inspire you with a small selection of the many unique adventures to be had in this beautiful region. Once you have a feel for the destinations and experiences that best resonate with you, we will tailor every element of your perfect luxury travel itinerary, exclusively for you. 

Australia

Australia

Byron Bay Farm Lunch
Wilderness Walks & Coastal Treats
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Wilderness Walks & Coastal Treats

Stretch Your Legs And Feed Your Soul.

Step inside Spicers Balfour’s iconic Queenslander to enjoy a genuinely warm Queensland welcome in the fashionable Brisbane suburb of New Farm.
Wake to walk the Scenic Rim trail enjoying untouched and World Heritage listed natural beauty. Millions of years in the making, Gondwana rainforests and dramatic volcanic peaks will take your breath away. The five-day guided walking experience provides the opportunity to really get off the well-trodden tourist trail and includes a visit to the Hidden Valley Koala Safari, gourmet campfire dinners, and a collection of relaxed luxury accommodation options including farmhouse and eco cabins surrounded by nature.
Drive across the border into New South Wales to continue the adventures by the coast in Byron Bay. Enjoying the relaxed rainforest comforts of the Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, unwind by the pool, at the beach, in the day spa or with some retail therapy in Byron’s trendy boutiques. Explore the local food scene and freshest regional produce with a private guided tour of the tastiest local finds in and around Byron Bay.
  • Inclusions

    9 nights’ accommodation (1 night Spicers Balfour Hotel, 5 nights Spicers by Scenic Rim Trail, 3 nights Byron at Byron) inclusive of breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners per person. Full-day private hosted foodie tour of Byron Bay, Rental vehicle including unlimited kilometres, insurance and GPS.

  • Important Information

    Scenic Rim Trail Walk operates March - November.

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