AUSTRALIA’S ICONS
Your first stop is one of Australia’s most iconic destinations; Sydney. Your first day here you will take at leisure, wandering wide-eyed around this beautiful city and taking time to recover from your long journey. When you are feeling refreshed and invigorated after a nights rest in the luxurious Park Hyatt (in a stunning Opera View room, might we add) it’s time for you to enjoy a guided tour of the Opera House, learning about the inspiration behind the innovative architecture. Next, we will arrange a three-course pre-theatre dinner and tickets to one of the world-class shows in the evening. The perfect beginning to your time down under.
NATURAL WONDER
After a few days in this sprawling metropolis, we are flying you to Uluru, where you will be checked into a luxury tent at Longitude 131. Slap, bang in the middle of the country, as far away from anything as you can be, this is the perfect spot for some serious peace and quiet. The moment you step onto the red sand, you will be rendered speechless at the intensity of its color, even more so when you lay eyes upon the rock formation itself. Gaze in wonderment upon the incredible moods of Uluru as it changes throughout the day from a golden hue to bronze and finally a glowing red as the sun sets. We will have you dining under the stars beside this giant cultural icon as a storyteller informs you of the stars and the associated tales and fables that Aboriginal Australians have passed down for thousands of years. The clarity of the sky somewhere as remote as this area of the outback will have the stars and constellations twinkling with a piercing radiance. Trust us, you will not have seen a night sky like this anywhere before.
FLYING OVER THE GREAT BARRIER REEF TO AN EXCLUSIVE GETAWAY IN THE WHITSUNDAYS
From Ayers Rock, it’s onto the irresistible waters of Hamilton Island and the blissed-out luxury of Qualia. The unique positioning of this boutique hideaway, with its views over the stunning Whitsundays, will seduce even the most experienced luxury traveller. From Hamilton Island, we’ll have you depart on a scenic flight to Whitehaven Beach where you will enjoy a private picnic and spend hours ogling at the sheer beauty of this stretch of sand along Whitsunday Island. Nothing will compare to soaring over the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef on your way back though. Allow your feet to come back down to earth back at Qualia, spending your last island moments floating in your private infinity pool, sailing catamarans and snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of the Coral Sea, before waving your goodbyes to the reef and heading back down to New South Wales for one last bout of relaxation before flying home.
WIND DOWN AT WOLGAN
Two days amid the natural wilderness of Wolgan Valley is all you need to get you feeling ready and rested to return to the real world. Nestled deep within verdant landscapes, just a stone’s through from the iconic Blue Mountains, relax into these two days as you take a deep breath and make the most of your surroundings. Whether you explore on foot, horseback or bicycle, return each evening to a spa that will pamper you like never before and a restaurant which will tantalise your taste buds. With a private lodge to call your own, we wouldn’t be surprised if this inspires you to forget the daily grind altogether and stay here forever. But, sadly, all good things must come to an end. Wave farewell to the Wallabies that bound on by as you board a helicopter back to Sydney for your flight back home.
Sydney & The Blue Mountains
Sparkling, sophisticated and confident, Sydney – backed by the range of the awe-inspiring Blue Mountains – embodies everything that is glamorous and modern about Australia. With a coastal path that stretches from Bondi to Coogee, the bustling harbour, the iconic Opera House, and trendy Newtown. With the eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and peaks of the National Park behind you, Sydney has much to offer.
The Great Barrier Reef
It is easy to throw out a cliche about the reef, that it is “out of this world.” But that wouldn’t be true. Here, from Lady Elliot Island and to the edge of New Guinea (some 2,300km away), the reef is an incredible and intricate labyrinth of cays, ribbons, islets, canyons and – of course – nature. You can sleep on private islands within diving distance of it (such as Kangaroo Island), or else take an expert-led tour of it by day. The nearby islands of the Whitsundays & Cairns offer an exotic stepping stone into this earthly paradise.
Melbourne (And Beyond)
A theme emerges. That each great Australian city is paired with an incredible hinterland. For Melbourne, in Australia’s southeast, it’s the Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley wine region. Trendy, easygoing, fun, Melbourne is all about plazas, bars, art and restaurants. In the Yarra Valley, we will pair you with expert sommeliers and local chefs to truly taste and sample the land that feeds this city.
