Exclusive Itinerary

After collecting your luggage, please look for your driver who will be holding a sign with your name. Your driver will be waiting at the Drivers Meeting Point.

Park Hyatt Melbourne is a world-class hotel, and its location is as distinctive as its design and interior.

Conveniently situated in one of Melbourne's most historic areas, at the top of Collins Street and opposite St Patrick's Cathedral, Park Hyatt Melbourne overlooks a district of Victorian architecture and is bordered by Melbourne's delightful Fitzroy Gardens. Just 13 miles from Melbourne Airport and convenient to the city's attractions, this boutique-style Hyatt hotel provides a warm ambience and exceptional levels of personalised service to its guests.

Inclusions: Deluxe European style breakfast, evening drinks with canapes, all day tea and coffee.

Visit Aboriginal Sites and hear about the early Indigenous history of Melbourne. Learn more about how this remarkable history is reflected in modern day Melbourne. Take a drive through The Golden Mile, past the Old Treasury Building, Parliament House and the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building. See how the discovery of gold in the 1850's shaped our city. Our migrant groups give Melbourne its edge. Visit China town, Victoria Street (our Little Saigon'), and Melbourne’s Greek precinct. Experience firsthand the stamp they have left on the city as you grab a sidewalk table and stop for an espresso in Lygon Street, Melbourne's Little Italy'.

For Melbournians today, life revolves around food, fashion, beaches and sport. Take some time to really connect with the city and its people with this local's look'. Meet the faces behind the produce at The Queen Victoria Market. Many are true entertainers and have had their stalls passed down through generations. Your taste buds will be left tingling as you sample their wares. Drive through the beachside suburbs stopping in St Kilda Melbourne’s playground. You'll find people from all walks of life here. Feel like a stroll along the boardwalk?

Take in the grandeur of Melbourne's sporting precinct to help you truly understand this city's obsession with sport. Enjoy a stroll through some of Melbourne's iconic laneways - home to the best and most unique bars, galleries, boutiques and cafes in the city.

Stop for lunch at Federation Square undoubtedly Melbourne's new meeting place and cultural heart beat. Tjanabi @ Fed Square showcases Australian native produce combined with fresh, regional Victorian produce a celebration of our Australian and Indigenous heritage.

Inclusions: Morning Tea or afternoon Tea.

Only a short one hour drive from Melbourne the Yarra Valley it is one of the world’s most picturesque wine regions. Regarded as Australia’s leading cool climate wine region it is prized for its superb Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sparkling Wines.

While the Yarra Valley has some wonderful large commercial wineries producing quality products, our priority is for smaller 'out of the way' boutique wineries. This gives you the best opportunity to meet the people behind the wine while not having to compete with the crowds associated with larger group touring.

For lovers of wildlife the Healesville Sanctuary can also be visited whilst in the Valley and can be seen separately or combined with your winery tour. Regarded as Australia's leading wildlife reserve, Healesville Sanctuary has over 200 species of Australian Birds & Animals including Koalas, Kangaroos, Platypus, Dingos & countless rare & beautiful birds. ** Duration: 8 Hours. Includes: Lunch and entrance fees.

Get an insight into Australian surfing culture at Bells Beach, with rugged cliffs and big waves a relaxing one and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Visit and learn about the historic Split Point Lighthouse, in Aireys Inlet. Soak up the atmosphere of Victoria's premier holiday town, Lorne with freshly roasted coffee, delectable pastries and spectacular beach views. Get acquainted with koalas in the wild and up close at Kennet River. Marvel at the stretch of cliff-hugging road between Lorne and Apollo Bay. It's one of the most spectacular in the world.

Sample the award-winning food and panoramic ocean views at Chris's restaurant. Feast on fresh seafood, Greek influenced dishes and fantastic local wines. Enjoy a stroll along the Great Ocean Walk. It will leave you breathless. Marvel at monstrous cliffs, roaring seas, tranquil coves, fern gullies and secluded beaches on the new Shelley Beach Loop .

Take one of the world's truly great scenic flights in a high winged light aircraft along the remainder of the rugged ship wreck coast. You'll fly as far as the world renowned 12 Apostles and be inspired by Moonlight Head, The Cape Otway Light station, Gibson's Steps, the Loch Ard Gorge. Your host pilot, Vic Bongiorno (owner/operator and Apollo Bay local) calls this rugged and secluded coast his home. He's been flying up and down it for the better part of 2 decades. Enjoy a relaxing drive home through the majestic Otways Ranges with soft music and comfortable cushions.

Inclusions: Morning Tea and Lunch, Scenic Flight, and associated entry fees.

Please check out, and be waiting in the hotel lobby with your luggage at the specified time. Your driver will meet you there and escort you to the airport.

Regional Express departs from the main Adelaide Airport Terminal. Please go to the Virgin Blue side of the terminal and follow the signs to the Regional Express (REX) check in counter. Luggage limit of 14 kg (30 lb) per person applies and excess is charged at A$3.00/kg. Luggage storage is available with the airline for international guests at a fee of A$5.00 per bag paid direct to Rex. If storing excess luggage, please ensure luggage is pre packed and labelled, ready to store upon check in. Please note the Adelaide Airport now individually screen all bags. A minimum of one hour prior to departure is required for check in. If check in with luggage is less than 30 minutes prior to departure clients will be denied boarding. This reservation is booked as an E-Ticket and photo identification is required.

Kangaroo Island is an unspoilt destination offering many of the images expected in Australia- abundant and diverse wildlife, wide open spaces, clean air, beautiful wildflowers, rugged coastline with pounding waves, white sandy beaches, rolling farmland dotted with sheep and cattle, very few people and friendly Aussie hospitality. To access all of this we travel in air-conditioned 4WD vehicles. All tours include home-baked morning tea, picnic or barbeque lunch with quality South Australian wines, beer and soft drinks, plus all National Parks and Wildlife Service admission fees. All food is of a high standard and we cater for special dietary requirements. Adventure Charters also arrange accommodation at a range of delightful properties. Common to all is good food, traditional bed breakfast or lodge comfort and private bathroom facilities. Our share tours operate daily (except Christmas Day) for a minimum of two passengers and a maximum of 10 passengers and we never exceed a guest to guide ratio of six guests to one guide. Your packaged tour includes 3 nights accommodation and 2 full days of share touring.

Inclusions: Roundtrip airfare from Adelaide - 2 days touring , DB&B - on island transfers.

This is your first day touring Kangaroo Island. Get an introduction to Island life - where things take time. Where drivers wave as they go by - or even stop for a chat. Have a cuppa with some home-made cakes before taking a walk down a country track through tall Eucalyptus trees where koalas snooze overhead, or perhaps wake briefly for a feed. See some of the Island's 1 million sheep quietly grazing, growing some of the world's finest wool.

Your packaged tour to Kangaroo Island continues today. Travel to Flinders Chase National Park - a 190,000 acre wilderness covering the entire west end of the Island. Work to establish this park started in 1888 and it is not hard to see why people wanted the area protected. Unspoilt and diverse, it is home to a variety of plants and animals - some found nowhere else on the planet. Visit Rocky River Homestead - originally a small farm and now the National Park headquarters. This is the winter breeding site for the rare Cape Barren Goose - a species with a world population of under 8,000 individuals. It is also home to kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, platypus and many birds.

Luggage limit of 14 kg (30 lb) per person applies and excess is charged at A$3.00/kg. Luggage storage is available with the airline for international guests at a fee of A$5.00 per bag paid direct to Rex. If storing excess luggage, please ensure luggage is pre packed and labelled, ready to store upon check in. This reservation is booked as an E-Ticket and photo identification is required.

You will be transferred to your luxury tents by the Transfer Service by Longitude 131. Please look for the Longitude 131 sign near the baggage claim.

Quite simply the jewel in Voyages Hotels & Resort's crown, the award-winning Longitude 131 has achieved new heights in ecotourism the world over. Luxurious, eco-sensitive and romantic, Longitude 131 offers immersion in the wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, complete with 5 star luxury and private views of the sun rising and setting on the Rock.

Inclusions: All meals, selected alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, touring, & airport transfers.

Since the dawn of human relations, people the world over have created intimate bonds with their physical and natural environment. Time-honoured traditions have been forged and are as spiritual as they are practical. The use of story, song, dance and art has seen knowledge pass from one generation to the next, ensuring survival whilst building legend and lore. This experience aims to reveal some of the 'Creation Stories' that are critically important to Anangu (Aboriginal people) of this area.

Departing Longitude 131 two and a half hours before sunset, guests will travel into Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and stop at the sunrise viewing platform for that post-card photo opportunity. As you drive around Uluru your guide will explain the World Heritage values, as well as the geology and tourism history of the region. Journey along the Mala Walk from the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Cultural Centre and as day transforms into night, guests walk into Kantju Gorge to witness the gorge walls ablaze with the light of the setting sun.

For thousands of years Kantju Gorge has been a place of quiet. Respect is paid to local customs and the peace of Kantju Gorge remains paramount throughout this tour. Guests will hear birds in their last flurries before the sounds of frogs and other insects erupt throughout the gorge as night closes in. Vivid colours remain on the vast gorge walls in a vision that only Longitude 131 guests can experience. Sipping champagne and nibbling on canapés, guests enjoy the silence and solitude of Kantju Gorge as the sun slowly disappears for the day. Guests arrive back at Longitude 131, approximately 30 minutes after sunset.

Departing Longitude 131 after a sumptuous buffet breakfast (at approx. 7.30am - subject to season), this experience heads to Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas and comprising 36 majestic domes. Along the way the tour will briefly visit the Kata Tjuta Viewing Area for another postcard photo opportunity, with expert commentary of the ecology, fire management, flora and fauna of the area.

From the viewing platform guests continue our journey to Walpa Gorge where the natural history of Kata Tjuta is explained in great detail, learning how eons of weathering and continental upheaval have created what is seen today, as well as how these discoveries were made and the dynamic interaction between the stark landscape and ecology.

The approximate duration of this tour is four hours and includes a morning tea and bathroom stop before returning to Longitude 131 at approximately 11.15am for a delicious gourmet lunch.

Note: This tour operates in the cooler months only.

Depart Longitude 131 for the Cultural Centre where you will be given an insight into the creation of Uluru and what significance this monolith has to the Anganu people. The Cultural Centre Tour also includes a visit to Kata Tjuta Views for a 'postcard' photo opportunity. After arrival at Uluru, there is a short walk into Kantju Gorge where you will be served refreshments 'inside' Uluru and watch the sunset.

You will return to Longitude 131 in the early evening and dinner will be outdoors at Table 131 (subject to weather conditions).

Dine out on sumptuous outback fare and discover the wonders of the southern night sky. This experience gives guests a chance to meet their fellow "campers" and exchange stories of their desert encounters. Travelling to a secluded sand dune just before sunset, you are welcomed with stunning 360 views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta while enjoying pre-dinner champagne and canaps.

From there, guests are taken to an exclusive desert setting where an intimate dinner will be served under a glittering canopy of stars. As darkness falls, sit back and savour three delicious courses complemented with the finest Australian wines, and served by attentive staff. In winter, a warm fire glows under the spectacular night sky. This is the perfect way to wind down after your day of discovery.

Experience the remarkable changing colours of the entire desert landscape and the spectacular sight of Uluru and Kata Tjuta at dawn. Departing Longitude 131 before sunrise, guests are transported to the Uluru base walk.

As the sun slowly rises, guests will hear the dawn chorus of birdcalls greeting the sun, and discover the prints of animals that have foraged during the night. As day breaks over Australia’s heartland, the guide discusses the history of this unique area, including the plights of early explorers and their interactions with Anangu, the traditional owners of this spectacular wilderness.

With a greater understanding of one of the worlds truly ancient cultures, guests walk around the base of Uluru and see for themselves the sites which are so sacred to the Traditional Owners. A walk into the Mutitjulu waterhole offers each guest a unique insight into the sheer physical and spiritual enormity of Uluru. During the walk, the guide will point out cave paintings and other relevant sites important to Anangu and the early explorers. A sumptuous hot breakfast awaits your return to Longitude 131 approximately three hours after departure.

To climb the worlds largest monolith is against the wishes of Traditional Owners because the path you would otherwise follow is the traditional route taken by their ancestral Mala (rufous hare-wallaby men) on their arrival at this scared place. A base walk will, however, offer you a deeply personal, moving and lasting experience. (This tour is designed to be flexible per guest requirement, and can cater for those guests that either wish to do a half circuit or an unguided climb of Uluru).

Enjoy a visit to Mulgara Gallery to see authentic Aboriginal art and meet the artist in residence. You will also have the opportunity to stroll around the Town Centre perhaps to visit the bank, post office or newsagency. You will return to Longitude 131 in time for lunch.

Mulgara Gallery opens a rare window into the unique world of Australian and Indigenous arts and crafts. Located in the foyer of Sails in the Desert Hotel at Ayers Rock Resort in the Northern Territory, Mulgara Gallery offers a superb selection of Australian hand-crafted glassware, pottery, textiles, metal and leather work, featuring renowned artists such as Chris Pantano, whose glass work has won numerous awards and received national and international recognition.

The Gallery also showcases an extensive range of Central Australian Indigenous art representing different regional styles, including Central Desert dot painting from Papunya and Mt Allen, colourful body art from Utopia and artefacts such as Didgeridoos, rainsticks and other tribal instruments.

The stunning Uluru Collection is made exclusively for Mulgara Gallery by Richard Ivey. This fine collection of Australian Opal and coloured diamond jewellery is inspired by the colours and textures of our arid land and the fossils of the inland sea.

The Transfer Service provided by Longitude 131 will arrange for your transfer to Ayers Rock Airport. Please be waiting with your luggage at the instructed departure time.

After your arrival into the Cairns Airport, please collect your luggage and look for your driver who will accompany you to your Palm Cove Hotel.

Enjoy the Thala Beach Lodge, a small privately owned hotel with a difference, surrounded by natural forest and beaches. Conveniently located near the centre of the natural attractions of Cairns, Port Douglas and The Great Barrier Reef. Thala Beach Lodge is the only beach nature lodge between Cairns and Port Douglas; the perfect location to experience The Great Barrier Reef, private coastal beaches and tropical rainforest.

At a time when there are great concerns about fragile environments, we are very proud that Thala Beach Lodge has been awarded the highest level of Eco Tourism accreditation. At Thala guests enjoy a rich experience where wildlife, native forests and natural beachscapes are protected. World class friendly service, access to Great Barrier Reef tours and rainforest adventures combine to provide a truly remarkable experience.

The natural history of Australia is unique. At Thala Beach Lodge, you can experience luxury sensitively designed to coexist with our forests and abundant wildlife. Thala is a private sanctuary and we employ wildlife specialists to enhance our guests’ awareness of this astonishing environment.

The Daintree and Cape Tribulation region presents an array of unsurpassable ecological and Aboriginal cultural experiences for the discerning traveller. In our private luxury vehicle, our intimate party ventures north from Cairns to traverse the breathtaking Coral Sea coastline en route to majestic Cooya Beach. We join Yaba Yabaju of the Kuku Yalanji people (shared tour), the traditional owners of the land, for an interactive cultural experience. Meander through these primordial habitats with your indigenous guide as you are initiated into the ancient stories and history of the area. Gather food; throw spears and experience traditional hunting in the mudflats, mangroves and beach habitats.

We continue on to the world class Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa where a delectable lunch awaits you. Uniquely crafted Julaymba Restaurant, with its balcony terrace, overlooks the peaceful fresh water lagoon and is accessible via elevated boardwalks through the lush rainforest. Continuing north, we cross the Daintree River on authentic ferry (shared cruise) to arrive at Cooper Creek Wilderness, hidden right in the sacred heart of the 135 million year old Daintree Rainforest. Home to an abundance of species persevering in isolation, the Daintree constitutes the centrepiece of the worlds closest living counterpart to the prehistoric forests of Gondwanaland. Untouched by mankind, Cooper Creek Wilderness preserves its reputation as the most diverse and ancient fragment of the Daintree. Enjoy expert interpretation as we amble along natural trails and through magnificent fan palm dominated forests beside the spectacular blue waters of Cooper Creek.

We carry on to Cape Tribulation Beach, a global marvel where two World Heritage Listed regions, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest converge. On our journey back to your accommodation, its time to sit back and reflect on a day imbued with all the legend, mystery and beauty of the Cape Tribulation and Daintree rainforest.

Enjoy the world renowned, luxuriously appointed, 62 foot sailing catamaran Synergy II. Nudged casually along by tropical breezes in the warm, balmy waters encompassing Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Synergy II is the personification of complete relaxation. Synergy Reef Sailing offers a FULL DAY LUXURY SAIL & SNORKEL CRUISE for a maximum of twelve pampered passengers on board Synergy II. This exclusive, luxury boat will whisk you off to a dynamic reef ecosystem bursting with a huge variety of exciting marine life including over 1500 species of fish and 460 varieties of coral.

Meals are a gourmet affair like nothing else seen on the Outer Reef because they are freshly cooked on board, served al fresco on the split level rear deck. A fine selection of champagne, wine, beer spirits and cocktails are also available from our extensively stocked bar. And with friendly, professional, qualified crew, guests will want for absolutely nothing!

Please check out of your hotel and wait in the lobby 5 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.

This resort immerses you in a relaxed atmosphere, offering personalised and intuitive service. qualia is a truly special place where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses. Its what we refer to as the qualia effect.

Inclusions: All food and non-alcoholic beverages consumed at The Long Pavilion (qualia), Pebble Beach

(qualia) and selected Hamilton Island restaurants outside of Qualia ** All non alcoholic beverages from the mini bar. ** VIP chauffer service ** VIP chauffer service ** VIP return Hamilton Island Airport/Marina transfers ** Use of non-motorised watercraft.

Inside qualia, you can feel time unravel however you choose. Facilities include two serene pools, a library, private dining room, two bars and restaurants, and a fitness centre. And for that truly memorable experience step inside Spa qualia, which offers an extensive range of luxurious local and international treatments.

For those with a more adventurous spirit, the Great Barrier Reef is the perfect place to make some unexpected discoveries. Head off on a diving or snorkeling adventure, or marvel at the wondrous diversity of underwater life on a reef tour. There are also all manner of water sports to pursue.

Or, why not charter the services of a yacht and cruise the Whitsundays, unwind on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach, or take a birds eye view on a private, scenic helicopter flight? There are many ways to complement a stay at qualia to make it unforgettable.

Inside qualia, you can feel time unravel however you choose. Facilities include two serene pools, a library, private dining room, two bars and restaurants, and a fitness centre. And for that truly memorable experience step inside Spa qualia, which offers an extensive range of luxurious local and international treatments.

For those with a more adventurous spirit, the Great Barrier Reef is the perfect place to make some unexpected discoveries. Head off on a diving or snorkeling adventure, or marvel at the wondrous diversity of underwater life on a reef tour. There are also all manner of water sports to pursue.

Or, why not charter the services of a yacht and cruise the Whitsundays, unwind on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach, or take a birds eye view on a private, scenic helicopter flight? There are many ways to complement a stay at qualia to make it unforgettable.

After collecting your luggage, please look for your driver who will be holding a sign with your name. Please note - for international transfers - you will need to clear customs, collect your luggage and pass through customs declarations before you will see your driver.

Uniquely positioned right on the water's edge of Sydney Harbour, with spectacular views of the famous Harbour Bridge and the Sydney

Opera House. The hotel is situated in The Rocks, an area of historic importance and natural beauty, offering uncompromising Australian hospitality with international flair.

Set sail for a day and discover Sydney Harbour aboard a beautiful yacht. Cruise at a relaxed pace under the Harbour Bridge past the Opera House and Fort Denison before crossing the Harbour Heads to historic Store Beach for lunch. There will be plenty of time to try your hand at fishing, take a swim, or just sit back with a drink whilst lunch is being prepared for you. Your skipper will personally guide you through Sydney’s intriguing history and if you wish, you will have the opportunity to rig and generally sail the vessel.

Sydney has one of the most famous harbours in the world and we believe that sailing is the ultimate way to experience this true beauty. This tour is catered for discerning travellers who appreciate personalised service and wish to travel in small exclusive groups in maximum comfort aboard a luxurious cruising yacht.

Please wait at the entrance of your hotel for your pick up. The end of the cruise terminates at the Aquarium Pontoon, Darling Harbour 3.00pm.

World Heritage listed Blue Mountains west of Sydney, is a destination famous for its breathtaking panoramic views, historic towns and villages and crisp, clean, mountain air. Here you follow in the footsteps of famed explorers William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland and William Charles Wentworth who pioneered this gateway across the Great Dividing Range to new rich country and farmlands in 1813.

Your day begins with the drive west across the ANZAC bridge then onto Victoria Road, passing Homebush Bay site of the Summer 2000 Olympic Games. On our return to Sydney we stop at Homebush Bay to show you its attractions. Enjoy your first stop to view and interact with Australian Wildlife and birds at 'Featherdale Wildlife Park'. A must see for all ages!

After morning tea, we continue our journey west on the M4 freeway we cross the Nepean river at Penrith to join the Great Western Highway for our ascent up the mountain to Katoomba. Our scenic drive takes us through quaint and historic village towns including Blaxland, Lawson, Wentworth Falls and Leura. View the Three Sisters at Echo Point, overlooking the breathtaking Jamison Valley.

A gourmet lunch is a highlight of the day at a prestigious mountain restaurant, where you have a choice of any two courses from an a la carte menu. Still in the mountains, we visit Scenic World to ride the Worlds Steepest Railway, Scenic Skyway or access and walk through the temperate rainforest of the Jamison Valley via the Flyway cable car, (optional and additional).

Before we travel back down the mountain and return to Sydney, we continue our drive west to view other spectacular lookout points at the Megalong Valley, adjacent to the Jamison Valley. We conclude at Govetts Leap and Evans Lookouts overlooking the Grose Valley passing through Blackheath, home to the annual Rhododendron Festival each November.

Inclusions: Featherdale, Lunch at Echoes, and Scenicworld

Today is your day to do as you please - either relax and unwind, or venture out into the streets of Sydney and explore the wonderful things it has to offer.

Please check out of your hotel, and be waiting in the hotel lobby with your luggage at the specified time. Your driver will meet you there and escort you to the airport.