Iconic Australia

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Iconic Australia

Suggested duration

9 nights, plus a night or two on route where required.

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This itinerary lends itself to first time visitors to Australia as it encompasses iconic city, outback and coastal experiences. A perfect introduction to Australia and encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the continent’s diverse natural landscapes. Each luxury lodge offers guests the opportunity to have a very personal connection to the destination, the culture and to experience an authentic sense of place.

From sydney, 3hr drive to emirates one&only wolgan valley, or arrange to arrive via scenic helicopter flight.

1 Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Blue Mountains, New South Wales (3 NIGHTS)

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Mountains at the conservation-led Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. Each stand alone villa has its own private swimming pool and 7,000 acres of nature to explore, this is the quintessential Australian bush experience, with distinctive dining, dramatic scenery, heritage and conservation.

What will I do there?

  • A 4WD tour of the reserve – observe Australia’s native wildlife including wombats, kangaroos and wallabies. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as you watch the sun disappear over the horizon.
  • Horse trail ride – a great way to navigate the reserve. Riding trails include river crossings, gloriously scenic hills, open grasslands and native eucalypt woodlands. 
  • Colonial Heritage Tour – discover the 1832 Heritage Homestead which was visited by Charles Darwin in 1836 and take a glimpse into the lives of Australia’s early colonists and how they overcame the harshness of the Australian wilderness.

1 Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Blue Mountains, New South Wales (3 NIGHTS)

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Mountains at the conservation-led Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. Each stand alone villa has its own private swimming pool and 7,000 acres of nature to explore, this is the quintessential Australian bush experience, with distinctive dining, dramatic scenery, heritage and conservation.

What will I do there?

  • A 4WD tour of the reserve – observe Australia’s native wildlife including wombats, kangaroos and wallabies. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as you watch the sun disappear over the horizon.
  • Horse trail ride – a great way to navigate the reserve. Riding trails include river crossings, gloriously scenic hills, open grasslands and native eucalypt woodlands. 
  • Colonial Heritage Tour – discover the 1832 Heritage Homestead which was visited by Charles Darwin in 1836 and take a glimpse into the lives of Australia’s early colonists and how they overcame the harshness of the Australian wilderness.

3hr drive to sydney (or 45min flight), over night in sydney. next day, 3.5hr flight to uluru (connellan airport), 15min hosted drive to longitude 131º.

2 Longitude 131° Ayers Rock (Uluru), Northern Territory(3 NIGHTS)

Timeless and enriching, Longitude 131º lies at the gateway to the dual World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park offering a personal experience of Australia’s spiritual heartland, a true sense of stillness and beauty in the desert landscape, rich in culture, heritage and history.

What will I do there?

  • Uluru Sunrise Guided Base Walk – experience the spectacular sight of iconic Uluru and Kata Tjuta and the desert landscape at dawn.
  • Table 131º – prepared on a remote dune top and served under a glittering kaleidoscope of stars, a dining experience showcasing the wonders of the southern sky and the stories that connect us to the Milky Way.
  • Sunset Camel Ride – explore the great Central Australia desert at a slow and relaxed pace, accompanied by an expert guide pointing out wildlife and sharing colourful anecdotes about life in this remarkable region.

2 Longitude 131° Ayers Rock (Uluru), Northern Territory(3 NIGHTS)

Timeless and enriching, Longitude 131º lies at the gateway to the dual World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park offering a personal experience of Australia’s spiritual heartland, a true sense of stillness and beauty in the desert landscape, rich in culture, heritage and history.

What will I do there?

  • Uluru Sunrise Guided Base Walk – experience the spectacular sight of iconic Uluru and Kata Tjuta and the desert landscape at dawn.
  • Table 131º – prepared on a remote dune top and served under a glittering kaleidoscope of stars, a dining experience showcasing the wonders of the southern sky and the stories that connect us to the Milky Way.
  • Sunset Camel Ride – explore the great Central Australia desert at a slow and relaxed pace, accompanied by an expert guide pointing out wildlife and sharing colourful anecdotes about life in this remarkable region.

5min hosted drive to uluru (connellan airport), 2.5hr flight to cairns airport, overnight in cairns. next day, 1hr scenic flight to lizard island airport, 5min hosted drive to lizard island resort.

3 Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef, Queensland (3 NIGHTS)

Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. It is uniquely located right on the World Heritage listed The Great Barrier Reef, 240 kilometres north of Cairns, and has 24 powdery-white beaches, over 1000 hectares of national park, understated island luxe suites, outstanding dive and snorkel spots and the bluest of clear blue ocean views from every angle.

What will I do there?

  • Dive the famous Cod Hole or snorkel straight from the beach to experience magical coral gardens, a giant clam garden and a colourful array of tropical fish.
  • Enjoy a day fishing out on the surrounding reefs. Expect to hook anything from Spanish mackerel to tuna, coral trout or red emperor, with the added bonus of having the chefs prepare and cook your catch.
  • A motorised dinghy will allow you to access Lizard’s secluded beaches. Ask the team pack you a picnic hamper so you can spend hours exploring, snorkelling and soaking up the remote and romantic island surrounds.

3 Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef, Queensland (3 NIGHTS)

Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. It is uniquely located right on the World Heritage listed The Great Barrier Reef, 240 kilometres north of Cairns, and has 24 powdery-white beaches, over 1000 hectares of national park, understated island luxe suites, outstanding dive and snorkel spots and the bluest of clear blue ocean views from every angle.

What will I do there?

  • Dive the famous Cod Hole or snorkel straight from the beach to experience magical coral gardens, a giant clam garden and a colourful array of tropical fish.
  • Enjoy a day fishing out on the surrounding reefs. Expect to hook anything from Spanish mackerel to tuna, coral trout or red emperor, with the added bonus of having the chefs prepare and cook your catch.
  • A motorised dinghy will allow you to access Lizard’s secluded beaches. Ask the team pack you a picnic hamper so you can spend hours exploring, snorkelling and soaking up the remote and romantic island surrounds.

Alternative - another option to experience the great barrier reef, especially for golfers, sailors and spa lovers, is to fly to hamilton island and stay at award-winning resort, qualia.

3 qualia Great Barrier Reef, Queensland (3 NIGHTS)

Located on the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded by the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, qualia is an of outstanding example of design, where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses.

What will I do there?

  • Signature Sunset Cruise on board qualia’s luxury yacht cruiser MV Pebble Beach. Let the magnificent palette of colour mesmerize you as the sun sets over the Whitsunday Islands and local waters.
  • Best of Both Worlds Experience – 60 minutes of scenic flying, 2 hours at Reefworld including all facilities and 1 hour on one of the world’s best beaches, ‘Whitehaven Beach’ with sparkling wine and picnic lunch.
  • Tee off on neighbouring Dent Island at the Hamilton Island Golf Club – the only championship island golf course in Australia and celebrates spectacular views.

3 qualia Great Barrier Reef, Queensland (3 NIGHTS)

Located on the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded by the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, qualia is an of outstanding example of design, where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses.

What will I do there?

  • Signature Sunset Cruise on board qualia’s luxury yacht cruiser MV Pebble Beach. Let the magnificent palette of colour mesmerize you as the sun sets over the Whitsunday Islands and local waters.
  • Best of Both Worlds Experience – 60 minutes of scenic flying, 2 hours at Reefworld including all facilities and 1 hour on one of the world’s best beaches, ‘Whitehaven Beach’ with sparkling wine and picnic lunch.
  • Tee off on neighbouring Dent Island at the Hamilton Island Golf Club – the only championship island golf course in Australia and celebrates spectacular views.

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