Luxury Honeymoon to Australia and New Zealand

Paragliding over Queenstown, New Zealand

What to expect on this itinerary

Australia and New Zealand effortlessly blend a myriad of honeymoon styles. Remote tropical islands, adventures into the unknown, elegant wine tasting and the exploration of iconic cities.  Each stop is a unique celebration with a very different backdrop, whether it's Uluru, Queenstown, or Sydney. This 18-day honeymoon fuses the inimitability of six destinations, offering a romantic journey into the eclectic charms of a continent.

Countries Visited

Australia, New Zealand

Places Visited

Sydney, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island, Canterbury, Queenstown, Nelson

Suggested Duration

18 Days

Customizable Itinerary

Expand All
Day 1

Sydney – Fine Dining Celebration in the City

Sydney knows how to entertain; a city that works hard and plays harder, the atmosphere encourages indulgence and relaxation. On a luxury honeymoon, it's hard to conceive of a more fitting first stop, as the city overflows with boutique restaurants, riverside cafes, famous beaches, and a balmy year-round climate. Touch down in the city and be transferred to a five-star hotel on the Parramatta River; a glance through the window and you'll see the famous sails of Sydney Opera House. It's a quick walk down to Australia's most celebrated fine-dining restaurant. Booked in for their signature tasting menu, they will bring the exotic flavors of the Pacific to your palate. This lunchtime treat sets you up for an afternoon of leisurely exploration in the city.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Sydney – Relaxed Day Amongst Sydney's Charms

Day 3

Sydney – Exploring the Wonders of the Blue Mountains

Day 4

Uluru – Watching the Sunset Over Australia's Red Center

Day 5

Uluru – A Camel Journey to Kata Tjuta

Day 6

Lizard Island – The Luxury of the Great Barrier Reef

Day 7 - 9

Lizard Island – Island Bliss in the South Pacific

Day 10

Canterbury – Welcome to the Enchantment of New Zealand

Day 11

Canterbury – Private Cooking Class in Quaint Canterbury

Day 12

Queenstown – Wandering Along Lake Wakatipu

Day 13

Queenstown – A Helicopter Flight Across the Fjordlands

Day 14

Queenstown – Sensual Flavors on a Private Wine Tour

Day 15

Nelson – The Green Delights of New Zealand

Day 16

Nelson – Cruising Through Marlborough Sounds

Day 17

Nelson – Relaxed Final Day Amidst the Vineyards

Day 18

Nelson – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Celebrate in style as you land in Sydney with a tasting menu at Australia's most celebrated restaurant
  • Relax amongst the charms of Sydney and Canterbury, two leisurely destinations that line the waters of the Pacific
  • Journey into Australia's remote desert and watch the sun paint the sky at Uluru (Ayer's Rock) and Kata Tjuta
  • Spend four days on a remote white-sand island in the Great Barrier Reef, to take in all its tropical pleasures
  • Helicopter across the fjords of New Zealand and discover a white wonderland of ice sculptures and tumbling waterfalls
  • Go wine tasting in some of the world's most serene regions, with private tours in Queenstown and Nelson
  • Cruise through the sublime islands of Marlborough Sounds and wander along the quiet waters of Lake Wakatipu
  • Enjoy sumptuous accommodation throughout and private tours that take you to the authentic heart of Australia and New Zealand 

Detailed Description

Your ideas of a dream honeymoon may include many different images. There are the classical tones of being alone on a remote white-sand island filled with indulgence, or dining at restaurants that always leave an impression. Reverie can also involve the adventure of exploring surreal landscapes that always imbue a sense of once-in-a-lifetime.  Australia and New Zealand provide a unique honeymoon destination as they seamlessly combine all these paradigms. Over 18 days, explore six perfect destinations, each with an inspiring backdrop that's incomparable to the last. Journey to iconic cities, tropical getaways, the red desert, white fjords, and the green charms of rural New Zealand.

Sydney provides an indulgent starting point, a city that's always celebrated exclusivity and luxurious experiences. Dine at the country's premier restaurant and experience urban life, then days later you will wander hand in hand through the eucalyptus forests of the Blue Mountains. Then travel into the heart of the desert to watch the sunset over Uluru (Ayer's Rock) and take a camel train to the majestic domes of Kata Tjuta. Lizard Island provides a new landscape, a small tropical outpost that's part of the Great Barrier Reef chain. Quiet white beaches dot the island with incredible opportunity to swim out to explore the marine world. Much like the other destinations on this trip, Lizard Island offers absolute privacy combined with a sense of adventure.

Continue to New Zealand's culinary hub, Canterbury, where a private cooking lesson introduces you to the atmosphere and flavors of a country. Spend several nights in Queenstown, on the South Island and a tranquil landscape of rugged mountains and alpine lakes. Amongst the excursions is a private helicopter charter to take you across the Fjordlands to land at a remote plateau that rarely ever sees people. Exquisitely green and gazing out onto the Marlborough Sounds, Nelson provides the final stop. Like each of the destinations on the honeymoon, combine luxury accommodation with unique activities and the privacy that all romantic celebrations deserve.

Starting Price

$23,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

4.8

Verified Traveler Reviews

Based on 3206 reviews

Emil S.
Australia Travel Review: Cairns, Blue Mountains, Bungee Jumping, Private Tour, 15 Days

Zicasso's travel specialists were fantastic! They provided excellent and unique recommendations. As a traveler seeking adventure and outdoor experiences, they completely understood my needs. Additionally, all accommodations were high quality, communication was very clear, and pricing was reasonable. I would strongly recommend them to anyone traveling to Australia/New Zealand.

See more

Sivly R.
Australia, New Zealand Trip Review: Tasmania, Rotorua, Uluru, Queenstown, Luging, Camel Ride, Wildlife, Hobbiton, Islands, Glowworm Cave, 2 Weeks

We absolutely loved so much of our trip! My kids’ (ages 11 and eight) favorite activities were luging in Rotorua, NZ, and the sunset camel ride in Uluru, AU, while my husband and I were enchanted by Hobbiton and enjoyed exploring a glowworm cave with the owner's father! We all loved Tasmania.

There were a few hiccups. However, we were very happy with all the support the Zicasso travel company's team provided in real time to help us get back on track. 

The overall trip was fantastic. My husband and I appreciated having the team support our adventures, both the highs and the lows. The team members were detailed-oriented. This trip exceeded our expectations and we’re incredibly grateful for their expertise in curating such memorable experiences.

See more

Henry H.
Australia Trip Review: Sydney, Uluru, Kakadu, Freycinet National Park, Cradle Mountain, Wildlife, Bridge Climb, Botanical Gardens, Catamaran Ride, 19 Nights

Zicasso's tour planner did a superb job for us. She collaborated with us on working out our itinerary and had useful information on how to combine our desired destinations efficiently.

While we were in Australia, she was available via the company's app, including helping us on a late evening when our flight from Sydney to Hobart was canceled because of a cyclone and we needed a short-notice hotel in Sydney.

See more

Travis M.
Australia Vacation Review: 2 Weeks

Zicasso's travel company and our agent's team were phenomenal and very supportive, even when certain events were out of their control. They made everything on my trip to Australia simple, with excellent accommodations and activities laid out for me. They restored my faith in travel agencies and trip advisors. I had full confidence in them while visiting another country and will continue to refer anyone who is planning a trip to contact my agent's team for booking a memorable experience. Thank you to her and her delightful team.

See more

Patricia B.
Australia Family Tour Review: Sydney, Safari, Hiking, Culture, 17 Nights

I would highly recommend Zicasso's trip coordinator. He planned an excellent and very enjoyable trip for us (a family of five, including two teenage boys). He was very easy and accommodating to work with. The trip went smoothly and we have many great memories.

See more

Sharon B.
Australia, New Zealand Travel Review: Wildlife, Hiking, Vineyards, Helicopter Trip, Plane Ride, 24 Nights

The trip was awesome; the trip of a lifetime! We saw/experienced everything we could imagine. The trip reflected all of our wish-list items. Zicasso's travel specialist was very accommodating to our ideas and was very detail-oriented. We didn't have to worry about a thing on this vacation.

See more

Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist.

28,000+ Verified Traveler Reviews
Zicasso in the News