Ultimate Australian Adventure

Sydney, Blue Mountains, Queensland Outback, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef

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16 days

Highlights

Snorkel the world’s southernmost coral reef to see incredible marine life
Sit out at night under the Milky Way to see breathtaking constellations
Wine taste at some of the best Australian vineyards
Catch your own crayfish for dinner
Explore the famous Flinders Mountains by open 4×4 vehicle 

What’s Included

Full board accommodation at Southern Ocean Lodge, Arkaba & Capella Lodge 
Half board accommodation at The Louise 
Bed & Breakfast at the Park Hyatt Sydney & Mayfair Hotel 
Private guiding and entrance fees 
Car hire
International Economy class flights
All domestic transfers and flights

Example Itinerary

Day 1-4 Sydney
Day 4-7 Kangaroo Island
Day 7-8 Barossa Valey
Day 8-12 Flinders Range
Day 12-13 Adelaide
Day 13-16 Lord Howe Island

Day 1-4

Sydney, Australia

Watch the sunset over Sydney Harbour with a drink in hand from your own balcony
Get up close with a koala at Taronga Zoo for the perfect photo opportunity

Consistently voted one of the best cities in the world, Sydney combines sun, sea and friendly people to make a great Aussie destination.

Fly into Sydney and stay at the luxurious Park Hyatt where you’ll take pleasure in waking up to unrivalled views of the Opera House. Take time to relax in the sunshine at the rooftop pool, with views over the river, before one of the world’s most attractive cities. We can arrange a variety of experiences for you to discover the city with a private guide; visit sights such as Darling Harbour, the Sydney Tower, and the city’s best shopping destination, the Rocks. Once the city comes alive at night, while away the hours uncovering the booming foodie and music scenes.

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Day 4-7

Kangaroo Island, Australia

Spot dolphins off the beach at Pennington Bay
Walk amongst sleeping sea lions on the white sand beach of Seal Bay

An island made up of protected nature reserves, Kangaroo Island is home to incredible wildlife from sea lions to koalas.

Fly to Kingscote where you’ll be transferred to Kangaroo Island for your three night stay at Southern Ocean Lodge, an area of untouched wilderness and a haven for wildlife enthusiasts seeking a luxurious retreat. With the majority of the island made up of nature reserves and national parks, explore the endless abundance of natural beauty. Join a naturalist guide to visit the sea lion colonies of Seal Bay, or take a scenic coastal cliff top walk along Hanson Bay. As a fun evening activity, enjoy sunset champagne and canapés alongside kangaroos and wallabies as you learn about the life of Australia’s early settlers.

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Day 7-8

Barossa Valley, Australia

Hop between historical wineries to try some of the world’s best wines, accompanied by delicious regional delicacies
Drive through the stunning Adelaide Hills for incredible green scenery

A world-renowned wine region filled with incredible wineries offering tours and cellar-door tastings.

night stay at The Louise. A wine lover’s paradise, Barossa is one of Australia’s oldest and most premium wine regions with enticing valley views and plenty of epicurean delights. Enjoy a friendly game of boules or oversized chess on the hotel’s game courts, or venture out on an organised half-day vineyard tour to sample some of South Australia’s best wines. For an experience to remember, upgrade to a champagne picnic breakfast amongst the kangaroos in the bush.

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Day 8-12

Flinders Range, Australia

Explore 540 million years worth of landscapes either by foot, car, or horse
Taste the outback in the wine growing region of Southern Flinders Ranges

Flinders Ranges is the largest mountain range in Australia which is often compared to to the rocky red landscape of Mars.

Self drive through the fiery red Flinders Mountains to continue your journey at Arkaba. Set in a rugged landscape filled with rolling hills, deep gorges, and wide plains, Arkaba hosts ten guests on a 60,000 acre private reserve. By day, enjoy a safari drive in an open 4×4 vehicle to uncover just a fraction of Arkaba’s reserve before ending with a ridge-top sundowner over outstanding outback views. If you’re feeling brave, taste ‘wild’ Australian food at the famous Prairie Hotel, including smoked kangaroo, camel sausage, and emu pate. By night, sleep in style under the light of the Milky Way.

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Day 12-13

Adelaide, Australia

Pick from Adelaide’s huge selection of amazing restaurants
Indulge by a tasting a selection of local fine-wines

Known as the ‘City of Churches’, Adelaide is a sophisticated and cosmopolitan city with a wealth of festivals, art galleries, and live-music venues.

Set your compass south and self drive from Arkaba to Adelaide, where you will be spending one night at the Mayfair Hotel, located in an old colonial building and in the heart of the city.
At your own pace, discover the city with a private guide to ensure you don’t miss any hidden treasures. See incredible indigenous paintings at the Art Gallery of South Australia, or take a glimpse into the region’s history at the South Australian Museum.

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Day 13-16

Lord Howe Island, Australia

Join locals to feed the fish in the shallows of Ned’s Beach
From September to May, swim with the turtles that follow the tropical current to the island

This tiny island makes up for its size in plenty of sandy beaches, subtropical forests and crystal clear waters.

Fly to Lord Howe Island via Sydney where you’ll spend three nights at Capella Lodge. Set on top of an extinct underwater volcano, the island makes for an extraordinary setting where slopes of towering green mountains plummet into a turquoise lagoon. By day, venture into Lord Howe’s tropical wilderness to explore the wildlife and explore the depths of the world’s southernmost coral reef. Home to over 500 species of fish and 90 different coral species, explore the lagoon at Lovers Bay with a snorkel and mask. Water babies will also enjoy surfing on Australia’s least crowded waves at Blinky Beach.

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Jade & Andy

Our daughter is at university in Melbourne for a year so we wanted to visit her. We haven’t really thought about visiting Australia before but we’re so glad we had a reason to travel all that way. Three weeks seems like such a long time away, but we packed it full of so many amazing experiences that it went by before we knew it. Now we’re hooked and planning our next trip as want to visit the Outback with her while she’s still Down Under!