Australia and New Zealand: An Epic Adventure

Tucked into Port Phillip Bay on Australia’s southeastern coast, Melbourne is known for its lively music, art, festival and restaurant scenes. After immediate check-in, explore the heart of Melbourne, taking in the city’s rich and varied architecture. Stroll its atmospheric arcades and alleyways, home to trendy cafés and eclectic boutiques. Gather tonight for a welcome dinner.

Set out for the renowned Yarra Valley, stopping at a winery for a tasting, followed by 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 wilderness of 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.

Fly to Cairns, gateway to tropical wonders of northern Queensland. Drive up the coast to your lodge and settle into your treetop hideaway, nestled in the unspoiled Daintree Rainforest.

Embark by boat to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel the reef on expeditions to two different locations, delighting in the colorful undersea life inhabiting each.

Travel to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, which you explore privately with a park ranger, enjoying access to the koala and wallaby enclosures as well as the opportunity to interact with a koala, on an 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.