Discover New South Wales

Australia, 5 Nights

New South Wales should top your holiday wish list. Its beauty and diversity really does offer something for everyone. Enjoy the big city buzz of Sydney, its great restaurants, shopping and the beauty of its world famous harbour. Step away and you will be amazed at what you can find - fine food and wine trails, lively festivals throughout the state, amazing landscapes and friendly locals, it all awaits you in New South Wales.

Day 1 - Sydney
On arrival you will be met by your A&K guide and transferred to the Four Seasons for your overnight stay. Once you have settled in, explore Australia's most vibrant city, glittering harbour and shops or perhaps unwind and relax on one of Sydney's beautiful beaches.

Day 2 - Sydney/Blue Mountains
Collect your Group D Hertz car and drive to the Blue Mountains, just 90 minutes away. Situated on the edge of the magnificent Jamison Valley, overlooking the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park, Lilianfels is a breath-taking escape for romantics, a delight for gourmets and a wonder for lovers of nature. This 85-room, five star, European-style country house, with two acres of rambling will be your home for the next two nights. English-style gardens and glorious mountain views are a true oasis for the senses.

Day 3 - Blue Mountains
Enjoy a day at leisure to soak up the mountain atmosphere. Take a bushwalk into the valley, play a round of golf, have a relaxing spa treatment or browse the shops and galleries in the nearby villages of Katoomba and Leura. Alternately take a one and a quarter hours drive west from Lilianfels to visit the Jenolan Caves - a world renowned example of nine richly decorated limestone caves surrounded by a 2,416 hectare wildlife reserve. In the evening discover the romance of historic Darley's Restaurant, from the renowned cellar select one of the fine Australian wines to accompany your modern Australian cuisine.

Day 4 - Hunter Valley
Depart the Blue Mountains at your leisure this morning and drive to Tower Lodge in the Hunter Valley, a drive of approximately three to four hours at a relaxed pace.

Set among the vineyards of the Hunter Valley wine region, in a climate of rare tranquility, Tower Lodge, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has been designed as the ultimate retreat for discerning guests. Tower Lodge is part of the Tower Estate, which includes two restaurants and the Tower Winery. There are 12 highly individual, oversized guestrooms each with its own special charm and guest services include concierge and reception all hours.

Day 5 - Hunter Valley
Take a drive around the scenic Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine growing district, and explore the variety of large and smaller boutique wineries. The Hunter Valley also boasts numerous fine restaurants, a beer brewery, galleries and unique shopping including antiques and old wares.

Day 6 - Hunter Valley/Sydney
Depart the Hunter Valley to drive to Sydney, around two and a half hours, and return your rental car.