Dedicated to delivering responsible travel experiences, we are guided by our mission “to inspire and enrich by creating extraordinary journeys“; essentially to ensure that the luxury travel experiences we curate are as rewarding and restorative for our local environments and communities as they are for the clients that travel with us.
We believe in the positive influence that travel can have for both travellers and the destinations that receive them. We acknowledge our role and responsibility to inspire and facilitate travel for good.
As a responsible travel business we value integrity and collaboration, authenticity and respect; we believe in equal employment opportunity and continuously strive to be more sustainable. Whether reducing paper-use and plastics, or increasing our diversity and inclusion, we recognise that embracing even the smallest changes can have big impact.
As luxury travel specialists we curate one-of-a-kind, off-the-beaten path itineraries that spread economic benefit and reduce over-tourism, that invite authentic interactions with locals and ethical encounters with our unique wildlife.
We encourage our travellers to eat seasonal and regional; to travel slower and explore deeper. We connect travellers with local people and places through the pursuit of their personal passions in our unique and spectacular surrounds.
We seek out and support sustainable tourism suppliers; we work with like-minded locals to deliver travel with positive impact, and have built exclusive relationships that provide our travellers with meaningful opportunities for hands-on conservation activities; whilst also supporting a range of philanthropic organisations and initiatives on an on-going or ad hoc basis including the protection of our reefs and rainforests, wildlife and local communities.
Southern Crossings’ responsible travel partnerships and experiences
Southern Crossings are also proud supporters of Citizens of the Reef and Woven Earth.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and recognise their continuing connection to the lands and waters; along with their rich and ongoing contributions to culture and communities. We invite you to join us in doing so.
As part of our commitment to looking after Aotearoa New Zealand for future generations, we ask you in joining us in taking the Tiaki promise to:
- care for land, sea and nature, treading lightly and leaving no trace
- travel safely, showing care and consideration for all
- respect the culture and local communities, travelling with an open heart and mind.
many many many thanks!!!!!!
We have been blown away by everything - hotels, food, people, golf, wine - the list is endless. You did an amazing job
Planning a 7 week trip is daunting enough without the complications of COVID cancellations, rebookings, and closures. Yet every connection, every transportation detail, every accommodation, every meal, everything was flawless.
From our arrival in Sydney .. to our last stop in Queenstown .. we will carry with us the best memories of our trip and all of your efforts. The incredible private boat tours .. the bespoke wine tours with the best guides .. our accommodations .. and the excellent itinerary and pacing, made for a perfect trip.
We can't thank Southern Crossings enough for making this trip all, and more, than we had imagined. You allowed us to see the best of your countries: the people, the beauty, the culture. Five stars, a blue ribbon, and a gold medal to everyone at Southern Crossings!
Your country, its people and your team could not have made us feel more welcome.
Thank you for all the special moments you enabled us to experience.
