Stunning seclusion in the Blue Mountains

We are two and a half hours north-west of Sydney and the country road ends with a gasp! We are at the Wolgan Gap, and laid out before us is the spectacular Wolgan Valley, part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. It’s more like a canyon than a valley, with its dramatic towering cliffs and sandstone escarpments.
 
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Photo Courtesy Valerie Sewell
FEATHER BLANKET
Although often solitary by day, little bee eaters roost communally at night and often change places to keep warm.
   
SOUTHERN METROPOLIS
Wellington, New Zealand's capital is the southernmost capital city in the world.
   
ALL THAT GLITTERS…
The word "bangle" comes from the Hindi "bangri" (referring to Indian bracelets).
   
SWAIN PERSONALITIES

See below for travel advice from the fascinating people around the world who make Swain Tours distinctively unforgettable.

BEN FLEMING
Tourism Queensland
Market Development Manager – Americas

Don’t miss: On my most recent favorite Queensland vacation we chartered a yacht to hop around the Whitsunday islands, an absolutely stunning area of the world. Wake up with a morning swim in the beautiful turquoise waters of your private cove before a day of island hopping, snorkeling and BBQ’s on white sandy beaches with no-one but yourselves. Bring your bathing suit, camera and some good friends!
   
STEVE LADD
Tongariro Lodge
Manager

Don’t miss: Don’t miss a majestic flight from Tongariro Lodge by helicopter into the heart of the Kaimanua mountain ranges. After being dropped right on the river bank of a stunningly beautiful river you and your guide will fish your way upstream, spotting, stalking and catching some of the biggest trout in the country. The helicopter picks you up at the end of the day and whisks you back to the lodge where the day’s stories are retold whilst sipping on award-winning New Zealand wines.
   
The Swain team has spent the last couple of months hitting various parts of the globe, particularly Australia – from the far reaches of Western Australia to Kangaroo Island, and the latest luxe retreat in the Blue Mountains, we’ve seen some fantastic new places and experienced some wonderful new products available for visitors to enjoy now! Call and speak with a Swain Destination Specialist today and start planning a unique journey Down Under that’s all your own.
 
GROUP GOSSIP
Looking for a unique highlight for your group? Suggest an overnight cruise in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands! This stunning region consists of 144 islands, abundant in natural wonder and marine life. With some of the country’s warmest waters, this region is a natural wonderland where you can encounter bottlenose and common dolphins, whales, seals, penguins and a diverse range of birdlife. Group rates start from USD$235 per person/double cabin occupancy. Call our Group Desk at 1 800 227 9246 (option 9) for further details.
 
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