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LOCAL CONNECTIONS

The friendships forged from shared interests and passions can be the greatest reward derived from travel. The deep connection between the teams at the luxury lodges and a vast network of small regional businesses allow guests to be introduced to people who share their passions, their skill, craft, knowledge and expertise. They share the fruits of their labours via meaningful, authentic and exclusive experiences. Crafted and hosted by local experts, explore homegrown identity with excursions into a region’s heritage, be it cultural, historical or natural. The true luxury and privilege of these local connections is in experiencing a home away from home. Warm, welcoming and laid-back Australian hospitality with informative activities and personalised experiences leave you with so much more than a token souvenir.

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Barbecue (BBQ) /slander Style
Capella Lodge Experience

Barbecue (BBQ) /slander Style

Lord Howe Island’s eleven beautiful beaches are perfectly suited to barbecuing outdoors, with their sheltered coves and spectacular views.
Welcome Ceremony At Pretty Beach House
Pretty Beach House Experience

Welcome Ceremony At Pretty Beach House

A captivating Welcome Ceremony is performed by Aboriginal Elders on request at Pretty Beach House, giving guests the opportunity to watch, learn and absorb authentic Dreamtime stories.
Hentley Farm ‘De La Terre’
The Louise Experience

Hentley Farm ‘De La Terre’

Take a captivating, personally led tour of Hentley Farm and discover the property's rich heritage as well as the meticulous craftsmanship behind their exceptional single estate wines.
Waubs Distillery Tour
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Waubs Distillery Tour

Guests of Saffire Freycinet can go behind the scenes on a complimentary tour at Waubs Harbour Distillery on the East Coast of Tasmania, gaining insights into of the whisky production process and sampling local ingredients.
Vasse Virgin
The Louise Experience

Vasse Virgin

Guests of The Louise have the opportunity to join a hands-on class to create a signature perfume or lip balm at Vasse Virgin.
Yalumba Unlocked
The Louise Experience

Yalumba Unlocked

The Yalumba Unlocked experience begins in their architecturally designed Wine Room and includes a private tour of the grounds, historic buildings, Yalumba Cooperage, and iconic Signature Cellar.
Beekeeping & Honey Extraction Class
Lake House Experience

Beekeeping & Honey Extraction Class

Learn about the environmental and personal benefits of having your own beehive, producing your own honey, and exploring the intricacies of this very rewarding past time.
Welcome To Country & Smoking Ceremony At Lake House
Lake House Experience

Welcome To Country & Smoking Ceremony At Lake House

Learn about Aboriginal Australia through a Welcome to Country - a ceremony performed by Traditional Owners of the Djandak/Daylesford region.
Black Cat Truffle Hunt & Lunch
Lake House Experience

Black Cat Truffle Hunt & Lunch

Join a hunt in the truffiere with canine friends to find and harvest truffle and return sated after a glass of bubbles and a degustation menu.
Cellar Master & Cheese Tasting
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Cellar Master & Cheese Tasting

Allow the sommelier to guide you through a selection of three Premium Cellar Master Wines matched with chef-selected cheese varietals.
Daintree Rainforest /mmersions
Silky Oaks Lodge Experience

Daintree Rainforest /mmersions

Located adjacent to the Daintree Rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge is an ideal base from which to explore the ancient forest via specialty guided tours on foot, by boat or four-wheel drive safari.
Sydney Oyster Farm
Pretty Beach House Experience

Sydney Oyster Farm

Meet second and third-generation oyster farmers, visit the oyster leases on the Hawkesbury River, and taste the famous Broken Bay Oysters during an authentic oyster farm experience.
Naturalist Presentation with /an Hutton
Capella Lodge Experience

Naturalist Presentation with /an Hutton

Learn from world-renowned naturalist Ian Hutton, who has been exploring Lord Howe Island, researching and recording its flora and fauna for almost 35 years.
Tasting The Tropics
Silky Oaks Lodge Experience

Tasting The Tropics

Embark on a culinary journey at Silky Oaks Lodge with private dining experiences, cooking classes and foodie finds on a delicious discovery of the tropics.
Vintage Season /n The Barossa
The Louise Experience

Vintage Season /n The Barossa

Meet the winemakers during vintage harvest and learn their craft in exclusive 'behind the scenes' boutique winery experiences curated just for guests of The Louise.
Tyrconnell Gold Mine
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Tyrconnell Gold Mine

Wind back time and venture out on one of Mt Mulligan Lodge's most talked-about tours. Explore the once operational Tyrconnell Gold Mine to uncover the history and tenacious prospecting life at this captivating site.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Craigie Knowe Vineyard

Go on a roadtrip to meet the winemakers and sample signature drops at Craigie Knowe Vineyard.
Kelly Hill Caves
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

Kelly Hill Caves

Learn about the geological history of Kelly Hill Caves while enjoying a dynamic light display illuminating dramatic rock columns and towering stalagmites and stalactites.
A Taste of SA
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

A Taste of SA

After a day of adventures on Kangaroo Island, a discovery of a new kind awaits in the cellar with an optional guided wine tasting session each evening highlighting the diversity of South Australia’s wines.
Local History & Culture in Southwest Tasmania
On Board Experience

Local History & Culture in Southwest Tasmania

From your local guide, hear colourful tales of the characters who shaped Southwest Tasmania’s recent history – from romantic-but-doomed explorers to hardy Huon-pine lumberjacks.
Sourdough Baking Classes
Lake House Experience

Sourdough Baking Classes

An introduction to slow fermentation, sourdough baking, shaping and moulding at Dairy Flat Farm, including a tour of the vineyard, orchard, olive grove and productive herb and vegetable gardens.
Kimchi, Kraut, Kombucha & Kefir Class
Lake House Experience

Kimchi, Kraut, Kombucha & Kefir Class

Discover Dairy Flat Farm's favourite recipes for kimchi, kraut, kombucha and kefir in an intimate hands on class, followed by a farmhouse style lunch.
Australian Stockhorse Experience
Bullo River Station Experience

Australian Stockhorse Experience

The Australian Stockhorse is a tough breed used to muster cattle on remote stations as they are hardy and can withstand great weather conditions and hard work. Learn why Bullo uses horses as a low stress and flexible alternative for cattle mustering.
Dairy Flat Gardens & Bakehouse
Lake House Experience

Dairy Flat Gardens & Bakehouse

An opportunity for Lake House guests to experience firsthand where their food is grown, and where their delicious sourdough and viennoiserie is produced.
Secret Picnic Spot
Pretty Beach House Experience

Secret Picnic Spot

Imagine this... luxurious gourmet picnic, secret location, you and your loved one and all you need to do is arrive, relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
V/P Private Pearl Farm Tour
Pretty Beach House Experience

V/P Private Pearl Farm Tour

A rare opportunity to learn about interesting and intricate details of Australian pearl farming in an immersive and fascinating hands-on experience.
Eat, Stay, Forage
Capella Lodge Experience

Eat, Stay, Forage

Go foraging on Lord Howe Island with the resident chef for a bounty of local produce and the opportunity to meet the makers.
Dot Painting Workshop
Longitude 131° Experience

Dot Painting Workshop

A fun introduction to Aboriginal art and the opportunity to learn about the symbols and painting styles used by local Aboriginal ladies in their artworks.
Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm

An internationally-renowned paddock-to-plate experience; don a pair of waders and visit a working oyster farm to shuck fresh prized pacific oysters with Tasmanian sparkling.
Daylesford Cider Co.
Lake House Experience

Daylesford Cider Co.

Savour a private tour and tasting at Daylesford Cider Company’s full range of award-winning ciders. Lake House guests take home a personalised bottle of cider as a souvenir.
Artists /n Residence At Longitude 131º
Longitude 131° Experience

Artists /n Residence At Longitude 131º

In a treasured collaboration between Longitude 131° and Ernabella Arts, regular artists in residence programs take place at the lodge throughout the year.
Bush Culture, History & Nature
El Questro Homestead Experience

Bush Culture, History & Nature

A morning of bush culture is the best way to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of The Kimberley.
Private Surfing Lesson
Pretty Beach House Experience

Private Surfing Lesson

Have a private surf lesson with the professionals and reach your maximum surfing potential during your stay at Pretty Beach House.
Two Hands Wines ‘Rolling Through the Ranges’
The Louise Experience

Two Hands Wines ‘Rolling Through the Ranges’

A personalised experience of tasting Two Hands Wines' acclaimed Single Vineyard wines in the exact vineyards from which they were produced.
The Cutting ‘Blend Like A Winemaker’
The Louise Experience

The Cutting ‘Blend Like A Winemaker’

Discover the art and science of winemaking and bottle your own blend to take home with expert guidance from sustainability-driven wine brand The Cutting.
Bushcraft At Pretty Beach House
Pretty Beach House Experience

Bushcraft At Pretty Beach House

An educational and interactive bushcraft experience with a passionate conservationist specialising in edible and medicinal native and introduced plants in Australia.
Southern Ocean Beach Walk
On Board Experience

Southern Ocean Beach Walk

Meander through button-grass plains and tea-tree forest before emerging onto the untracked sands of a wild Southern Ocean beach on Stephens Bay Beach Walk.
Old Township, Coal Mine & Cemetery Tour
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Old Township, Coal Mine & Cemetery Tour

Now a ghost town, the remains of the Mount Mulligan township are rich in history and give an insight into day-to-day life in the once busy coal mining town.
Wine Harvest /n The Hunter Valley
Pretty Beach House Experience

Wine Harvest /n The Hunter Valley

The famous Hunter Valley wine region is transformed during wine harvest time – the most vibrant and exciting time of year. 
Appellation Restaurant
The Louise Experience

Appellation Restaurant

The Louise's award-winning Appellation restaurant is recognised as South Australia’s world-class regional dining destination. A considered degustation menu reflects the region’s community of winemakers, farmers and growers.
Traditional Pasta Making
The Louise Experience

Traditional Pasta Making

Learn the traditional art of making fresh pasta, with dedicated classes run by Italian chef Matteo Carboni and his Australian wife Fiona at their cooking school, Casa Carboni.
Private Outback Heli Safari & Lunch
Arkaba Experience

Private Outback Heli Safari & Lunch

Embark on a captivating three-hour adventure through the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges. Soar above the breathtaking landscapes and indulge in a delectable lunch at the renowned Prairie Hotel.
Wild Action: Nature Up Close
Lake House Experience

Wild Action: Nature Up Close

On a trip to Daylesford, guests staying at Lake House have the opportunity to encounter Australia's unique fauna in an exclusive visit from the Wild Action Team.
Wine Country Day Trip
Pretty Beach House Experience

Wine Country Day Trip

Take a day trip through the Hunter Valley wine region to experience the history, culture and produce of the area first hand.
Henschke Hill Of Grace
The Louise Experience

Henschke Hill Of Grace

Delve into a private tasting and enjoy rare access to sample Hill of Roses and Hill of Grace.
Top End Birdwatching
Bamurru Plains Experience

Top End Birdwatching

An extraordinary diversity of birdlife can be found at Bamurru Plains, with the Mary River Catchment boasting 236 species.
Cattle Mustering at Mt Mulligan Lodge
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Cattle Mustering at Mt Mulligan Lodge

Gain an insight into the day-to-day running of a working cattle station via a selection of complimentary or bespoke experiences at Mt Mulligan Lodge.
K/ Producers Trail
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

K/ Producers Trail

A journey from Southern Ocean Lodge along the Cygnet River Artisan Trail offers the chance to taste some of the finest ingredients and beverages the island has to offer.
The 5 Lands Walk
Pretty Beach House Experience

The 5 Lands Walk

The 5 Lands Walk is a one-day cultural festival, stretching along 10kms of New South Wales spectacular coastline, from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal.
Seafood and Sparkling Cruise
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Seafood and Sparkling Cruise

A leisurely afternoon cruise along the striking Freycinet coastline to discover the essence of Tasmania – its untamed wilderness, pristine environment and superior produce.
Port Arthur Historic Site
On Board Experience

Port Arthur Historic Site

Take a guided walking tour through what was once a feared convict settlement, now the World-Heritage listed historic site of Port Arthur.
Catch Of The Day
Capella Lodge Experience

Catch Of The Day

Surrounded by marine park and with no commercial fishery, the diversity of species, terrain, methods and the sheer abundance of fish rank Lord Howe Island among the world’s top fishing destinations.
Top End Rock Art Heli Safari
Bamurru Plains Experience

Top End Rock Art Heli Safari

Gain exclusive access to a remote rock art site in Arnhem Land, before a flight over Magela Falls, with a stop at the Aboriginal community of Jabiru.
Private Touring /n Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Longitude 131° Experience

Private Touring /n Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Explore the protected cultural and natural landscape of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the privacy of a luxury four wheel drive vehicle and with a personal guide.
Cellar Door Tours /n Daylesford
Lake House Experience

Cellar Door Tours /n Daylesford

A privately tailored tour to two cellar doors including a winery and Daylesford Cidery while you meet the makers one-on-one and enjoy their stories.
Beekeeping Experience
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Beekeeping Experience

An immersive experience extracting honeycomb & witnessing the breathtaking natural phenomenon of honey-making by Tasmanian bees.
Private Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation
Lake House Experience

Private Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation

Local Martial Arts Master, Diederik Haneveld, is offering his 30 years’ experience with private tutorials for Lake House guests. 
Ernabella Arts Experience
Longitude 131° Experience

Ernabella Arts Experience

Delve into the creative heart of Indigenous Australia, its history and rich ancient culture on a trip to the remote Pukatja homelands to visit the colourful arts hub of Ernabella Arts
Guided Cultural Tour /n Sydney Surrounds
Pretty Beach House Experience

Guided Cultural Tour /n Sydney Surrounds

Meet and mingle with inspiring First Nations people and hear traditional dreamtime stories of the ancient territory as you meander over cliffs and through the wild landscape.
Elderton Wines Founders Tasting Experience
The Louise Experience

Elderton Wines Founders Tasting Experience

A half-day tour to historic family winery Elderton Wines for a private tasting of rare wines to discover the dedication required to restore a heritage vineyard.
Explore Kakadu Experience
Bamurru Plains Experience

Explore Kakadu Experience

Immerse yourself in the stone country of Kakadu and one of Australia's greatest strongholds of Aboriginal rock art and culture.
Swimming With Humpback Whales
Sal Salis Experience

Swimming With Humpback Whales

Sal Salis guests have the opportunity to swim with humpback whales from June to November each year or may witness a whale breaching the surface just beyond the breakers of the Ningaloo Reef from the comfort of the camp.
Connection to Country Walk
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Connection to Country Walk

Sample local bush tucker, learn about tools and foraging and gain a greater understanding of the interdependent relationship between Tasmania's Aboriginal people and their ancestral lands and seas.
Swimming With Whale Sharks
Sal Salis Experience

Swimming With Whale Sharks

Get an up-close-and-personal view of these gentle giants - snorkelling alongside their huge 1.5 metre-diameter mouths is a once in a lifetime experience!
Visit Dairy Flat Farm
Lake House Experience

Visit Dairy Flat Farm

Lake House guests can wander Dairy Flat Farm's ornamental gardens, hedgerows, regenerative vegetable and herb gardens, heirloom fruit orchards, established olive grove and bushland or participate in a hands-on class or workshop.
Dry Stone Walling Demonstration
Lake House Experience

Dry Stone Walling Demonstration

Learn the art and craft of dry stone walling, lettering and carving with Daylesford’s esteemed stonemason, dry stone waller and artist, Josh Bowes.
Birdwatching & Photography /n The Daintree
Silky Oaks Lodge Experience

Birdwatching & Photography /n The Daintree

Enjoy an intimate bird watching or photography tour, or combination of both, covering many different habitats of The Daintree, from coastal heath to rainforest and dry woodland environments.
Art Appreciation
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Art Appreciation

Discover more about the lives of the artists behind the carefully curated art and sculpture of Spicers Peak Lodge during this 30 minute complimentary experience.
Golf on Lord Howe /sland
Capella Lodge Experience

Golf on Lord Howe /sland

A golfer's paradise, The Lord Howe Island Golf Club boasts one of the most scenic and sometimes challenging 9-hole golf courses.
Cooking Demonstration
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Cooking Demonstration

Watch, learn and participate as one of Palate’s creative and delicious dishes is prepared from start to finish, in front of you.
Aboriginal Connections
Silky Oaks Lodge Experience

Aboriginal Connections

Silky Oaks Lodge guests have the opportunity to explore Aboriginal Kuku Yalanji Country, the only place where two World Heritage sites meet, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef and share the cultural connection the First Nations people have with their land.
Talk & Taste Experiences
qualia Experience

Talk & Taste Experiences

To enrich your dining experience, qualia offers private 'talk and taste' events, hosted by their knowledgeable staff.
Bushcraft At Spicers Peak Lodge
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Bushcraft At Spicers Peak Lodge

Your Spicers Peak Lodge guide will demonstrate a range of methods used to make fire from throughout time, with a focus on techniques used in Australia’s history.
Heli Fishing /n The Top End
Bamurru Plains Experience

Heli Fishing /n The Top End

The Barramundi is arguably Australia’s most prized sports fish and the Northern Territory’s Top End is by far the best place to target them.
Research Station Tours
Lizard Island Experience

Research Station Tours

The Lizard Island Research Station is a facility of the Australian Museum and is internationally recognised as the major island-based research facility on the Great Barrier Reef.
Barossa By Bike
The Louise Experience

Barossa By Bike

The Barossa countryside is just the relaxed vibe and beautiful landscape to get back in the saddle, be it for a gentle peddle or a wine tour on wheels.
Dine At A Regional /con
Lake House Experience

Dine At A Regional /con

An icon in regional dining, Lake House has long been considered to be one of Australia’s best restaurants, championing local seasonal cuisine long before it became a mantra for many.
Wildlife Tour
Pretty Beach House Experience

Wildlife Tour

The Wildlife Tour at The Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park is a once in a lifetime experience and a must for international guests.
Aboriginal Rock Art
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Aboriginal Rock Art

True North's Kimberley itinerary features opportunity to admire pristine examples of both Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style art. Guests access ‘galleries’ either via guided walks or dedicated helicopter flights.
Uluru Camel Tours
Longitude 131° Experience

Uluru Camel Tours

A camel ride adventure offers the chance to get in the pioneering spirit, riding high over the rich red sand dunes and exploring the vast Central Australian desert in a peaceful swagger.
Keeping /t Local
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

Keeping /t Local

Dining at Southern Ocean Lodge is an experience in itself, capitalising on Kangaroo Island’s rapidly developing status as a haven for artisan growers and food producers. 

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