Highlights of Australia

Melbourne

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver guide for a for a three hour tour including highlights such as Melbourne's magnificent Victorian architecture.
Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Park Hyatt

Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road and return

This morning you will be met by your private guide and vehicle for your tour along The Great Ocean Road. 

Known as the world’s most inspiring coastal drive, you follow its winding trail through the lush Otway rainforests, to the breathtaking, windswept drama of the Shipwreck Coast. On the way you will visit Apollo Bay, The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before returning to Melbourne in time for a dinner.

Overnight: Park Hyatt

Melbourne to Adelaide

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver and transferred to Melbourne airport for your onward flight

Upon arrival at Adelaide airport you will be met by your private car and driver and transferred to your accommodation.

Overnight:  Hyatt Regency

Adelaide

This morning you will be met at your accommodation for your private full day tour to the Barossa Valley.  There are many wine tasting regions in Australia but you will find this area is especially unique. The combination of a rich European heritage and the fresh vitality of Australia is embodied in the lifestyle of the Barossa.

Highlights of the day include a lunch at award-winning Peter Lehman Wines before spending the afternoon amongst the vineyards and wineries that make this area so popular and world-famous.
The day will finish with a stop to view the most famous of all premium Australian wine, Grange before returning to your accommodation early evening.

Overnight:  Hyatt Regency

Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver and transferred to Adelaide airport for your flight to Kangaroo Island which is included.

On arrival at Kangaroo Island you will be met by your guide for your private tour of the Island in your air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. Your day will commence with a visit to the Redgum Forest along the Cygnet River Valley, viewing koalas sleeping in the forks of the trees. After travelling through some of the best wool-producing areas on the Island you will arrive at a conservation park on the north coast. Here you will walk through the habitat of Kangaroo Island kangaroos, tammar wallabies and the endangered glossy black cockatoo.  After enjoying a delicious seafood barbeque lunch served with fine South Australian wines you will head to a colony of Australian Sea lions. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, walk with your guide among sea lions on a beautiful sandy beach.

Later in the afternoon visit Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and D'Estrees Bay - where ospreys nest, and kangaroos come out late in the day to feed.  Upon conclusion of the tour you will be returned to Kingscote Airport for your onward flight to Adelaide, which is included today.
Upon arrival at Adelaide Airport you will be met by your private car and driver and transferred to your accommodation.

Overnight:  Hyatt Regency

Adelaide to Ayers Rock

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver and transferred to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight.

Upon arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be met by a representative of Longitude 131° who will transfer you to your accommodation.

As a guest at Longitude 131°, you will take the road less travelled and share unique experiences with only a few others. Your touring program has been developed with the aim of sharing an authentic experience that will allow you a chance to immerse yourself in the mystery and spirituality of this remarkable desert region.

The following tours exploring the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are available and featured in the Longitude 131° experience:

• Uluru & Kantju Gorge Sunset
• Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and Walpa Gorge
• Uluru Cultural Centre and Uluru Visit
• Table 131° – Dinner under the Stars
• Uluru Sunrise Walk
• Mulgara Gallery and Township Tour
• Kuniya and Liru Walk
• Desert Awakenings Tour

Overnight:   Longitude 131°

Ayers Rock

Enjoy your touring programme included in your Longitude 131° experience.

Overnight:   Longitude 131°

Ayers Rock to Darwin

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by a representative of Longitude 131° and transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight.

Upon arrival at Darwin Airport you will be met by your private car and driver and transfer to your accommodation

Overnight:  Saville Pandanus

Darwin to Bamurru Plains

Today you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver and transferred to Darwin General Aviation terminal for your onward private charter flight.

Depart Darwin aboard your private charter flight to Bamurru Plains.

Bamurru Plains is located just to the west of Kakadu National Park on the Mary River floodplains. A profusion of bird and wildlife are on the doorstep of a unique, exclusive bush camp that exudes ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ and brings a touch of style to a remote and beautiful wilderness. Activities focus on early morning and late afternoon when the wildlife and the light are at their best.

Overnight:  Bamurru Plains

Bamurru Plains

During your stay, you can expect to participate in a number of activities including the following:
• Airboat trips – the best way to access the floodplains and   
• see the extraordinary birdlife up close
• Crocodile rivers cruises – cruise at night for the best chance of sighting these elusive creatures
• Kakadu day trips – a short flight makes the escarpment country of Kakadu an easy day trip from the camp and opens up a range of Aboriginal cultural sites
• Fishing – the property is known for the quality of its barramundi fishing.  Specialist guides can be arranged
• Wildlife watching – the wetlands are a meeting ground for thousands of birds and animals
• 4WD safaris – the open top camp “bull catcher” is an ideal vehicle for exploring savannah bush and plains.

Overnight:  Bamurru Plains

Bamurru Plains

Further day to enjoy the Bamurru experience.

Overnight:   Bamurru Plains

Bamurru Plains to Daintree Rainforest via Cairns and Darwin

You will be met by a representative of Bamurru Plains who will escort you to your onward private charter to Darwin to catch a scheduled flight to Cairns.  
   
Upon arrival at Cairns airport you will be met by your private car and driver and transferred to your accommodation.

Silky Oaks Lodge surrounded by the lush beauty of the Daintree National Park and overlooking the Mossman River, blends the soothing qualities of the rainforest with the stylish indulgences of a contemporary retreat.

Overnight:  Silky Oaks Lodge

Daintree Rainforest

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by your car and driver for a private tour to the Daintree Rainforest toward the World Heritage-listed forest region of Cape Tribulation.

Overnight:  Silky Oaks Lodge 

Daintree Rainforest

Further day at leisure to enjoy some of the complimentary activities included in your stay:
• Guided rainforest walks
• Canoeing and snorkelling excursions on the Mossman River
• Enjoy a ride on one of the bicycles provided by the lodge
• Tennis

Daintree Rainforest to the Reef

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver and transferred to Cairns airport for your onward flight to Lizard Island, the farthest north of the Barrier Reef resort islands.

Upon arrival at Lizard Island airstrip you will be met by a representative from the resort and transferred to your accommodation.

Overnight:  Lizard Island

Lizard Island

Today is at leisure and you may wish to enjoy some of the many activities offered by the lodge:
• Catamarans, paddle skis and sailboards
• Glass bottom boat excursions
• Motorised dinghies
• Snorkelling
• Fishing 
• Tennis – day and night
• Self guided island walks and nature trails
• Flora, fauna and reef interpretive slide sessions
• Diving and snorkelling excursion to inner or outer reef (additional charge)
• Spa Treatments (additional charge)
• Diving tuition (additional charge)
• Private game fishing (additional charge)

Overnight:  Lizard Island

Lizard Island

Your day is at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight:  Lizard Island 

Lizard Island to Sydney

You will be met at your accommodation by a representative of Lizard Island Resort and transferred to the airstrip for your private scenic charter flight.
Upon arrival at the General Aviation Terminal you will be met by your private car and driver and transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight to Sydney.

Upon arrival at Sydney Airport you will be met by your private car and driver and transferred to your accommodation.

Overnight:  Park Hyatt

Sydney

Today is at leisure to explore Sydney before enjoying a performance at the Sydney Opera House. 
 
Overnight:  Park Hyatt

Depart Sydney

Today you will be met at your accommodation by your private car and driver and transferred to Sydney airport for your onward flight