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South Australia at its most private
South Australia

Stay where wild landscapes meet considered luxury.

Connect Southern Ocean Lodge, Sequoia and Arkaba in a journey shaped around privacy, place and time.
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Southern Ocean Lodge · Kangaroo Island
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Journeys travelers are booking now. Every itinerary is a starting point, shaped around your route, pace, and style of travel.
Journeys with a point of view

Experience New Zealand. Step into the story.

Move through alpine country, slow down in restorative places or follow the landscapes behind the films.

Hobbit holes along a lane at Hobbiton Movie Set in Waikato

Explore Middle Earth

New Zealand

Twenty-five years on, Middle-earth's real locations are still here. We know the way.

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Jetboat crossing the braided Dart River near Glenorchy

Active Adventure

New Zealand

Guided hikes, wild rivers and glacier days, paced to your ability and finished at lodges worth the descent.

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Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island from the lakeshore

Wellness Travel

New Zealand

Hot springs, alpine stillness and retreats that send you home better than you left.

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Working with Swain Destinations

Travel with confidence from the first conversation.

Destination Experts help shape the route, pace, and details with firsthand knowledge and trusted local partners.

  1. Share your Travel Goals

    Tell us where the journey is headed, what matters most, and what would make it feel right.

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  2. Personalize to Your Style

    Our team helps translate destination ideas into thoughtful routing, stays, touring, and timing.

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  3. Travel with support

    Before you depart, every detail is organized. While you travel, support is available whenever you need it.

    24/7 while you travel
South Australia

Choose the South Australia experience that fits your journey.

Go behind the scenes, stay close to the landscape or see conservation at work.

Historic Arkaba woolshed beneath the Flinders Ranges

Regenerative Travel

South Australia

Follow conservation work from Seal Bay and Kangaroo Island to Arkaba Conservancy in the Flinders Ranges with guides who know the field.

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Couple seated at a table among Clare Valley vineyards in South Australia

Direct Access

South Australia

Scheduled nonstop access from San Francisco puts Adelaide, wine country, Kangaroo Island and the Flinders Ranges at the start of the journey.

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Ocean Pavilion lounge overlooking the coast at Southern Ocean Lodge

Ultimate Luxury

South Australia

Southern Ocean Lodge, Sequoia and Arkaba connect Kangaroo Island, the Adelaide Hills and the Flinders Ranges in one private route.

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Where we plan journeys

Extraordinary destinations that transform you.

Swain Destinations plans private travel across the corners of the world we know best. Explore the signature experiences of each region.
Kangaroos in a wildflower field on Kangaroo Island
Australia

From red centre to reef and city

Iconic outback, celebrated wine regions, and the world's greatest reef, paired with stays travelers return home raving about.

  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Outback
  • Wine Country
  • Wildlife
Explore Australia
Travelers experiencing Maori culture in a New Zealand forest
New Zealand

Alpine fjords, lodges, and wide skies

A country made for private touring, glacier-fed lakes, hidden lodges, and a slower pace that rewards a few extra days.

  • Fiords
  • Luxury Lodges
  • Glacier Lakes
  • Maori Culture
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Lion beside a safari vehicle at Sandibe in Botswana
Africa

Safaris, lodges, and meaningful travel

From the Great Migration to private conservancies and cultural travel, designed by experts who return to the ground each year.

  • Big Five
  • Great Migration
  • Private Conservancies
  • Safari Lodges
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South Pacific
South Pacific

Islands for honeymoons and quiet getaways

Overwater villas, barefoot luxury, and some of the most beautiful lagoons in the world, matched to couples, families, and milestones.

  • Overwater Villas
  • Lagoon Cruising
  • Diving
  • Island Hopping
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Souq Waqif in Qatar at golden hour
Middle East

Ancient history, modern hospitality

Private touring through the ruins, souks, and desertscapes of a region travelers find far more welcoming than expected.

  • Petra
  • Desert Camps
  • Ancient Ruins
  • Stargazing
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Experiences made personal.

Elephants on safari at Jabulani in South Africa Safari and nature Wildlife Safari days shaped around the wildlife, guides, and pace that matter most. Wine tasting during a food and wine journey Vineyards and tables Food and Wine Vineyards, tables, and regional flavors woven into the journey. Romantic private escape travel setting Private escapes Romance Private places, slower days, and space to simply be together. Family travel experience at Hobbiton in Waikato Every age, well paced Family Well-paced journeys designed for every age and every kind of traveler. Adventure travel landscape near Glenorchy and Queenstown Active and guided Adventure Active days, expert guiding, and landscapes worth moving through. Rovos Rail train traveling through vineyards in the Hex River Valley Trains and scenic routes Rail Private cabins, dining cars, and landscapes that unfold outside the window.
What travelers are saying

Travelers remember the moments. They trust us with the details.

The Swain Destinations Africa specialists are amazing. We follow their recommendations and planning anywhere in the world.

Richard S.
Richard S. Cape & Safari · South Africa

Scenery was breathtaking. Stargazing on the night with no moon was priceless. Touching a glacier, jumping into gin-clear water. I could go on.

Diana and Michael W.
Diana & Michael W. All Over New Zealand

Thank you for planning us an amazing honeymoon. We had a SPECTACULAR trip and the helicopter ride was one of the coolest things we've ever done.

Rhea and Matt L.
Rhea & Matt L. Honeymoon · Australia & NZ
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Lookbooks for the journey ahead.

Curated photography and itinerary ideas from the regions we know best. Browse a few covers, then talk with a Destination Expert about what speaks to you.
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