Luxe Lodge Mini-break

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Luxe Lodge Mini-break

Suggested duration 

6 nights. Suggest 2-3 nights at each property for a well-rounded mini-break. This itinerary works equally well in reverse. 

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To enquire about cost or book, contact your trusted travel planner or agent. Or you can DIY by contacting each lodge direct using the link below.


Create an unforgettable (and well-deserved) mini-break with this itinerary, combining two of Australia’s globally acclaimed lodges, blending super sophisticated design with diverse, pristine natural environments, outstanding food and wine, and bespoke experiences.

From hobart, 2.5hr drive to saffire freycinet, or arrange to arrive via scenic flight.

1 Saffire Freycinet Freycinet, Tasmania

Saffire Freycinet is one of Australia’s most spellbinding natural wonders – luxury accommodation where you can truly relax; restore your wellbeing; indulge and be inspired. Featuring luxurious suites, exclusive day spa, restaurant, guest lounge and bar, this experience is a celebration of the art of service, internal and external wellbeing, local culinary delights, ancient landscapes and abundant wildlife. The Freycinet Peninsula is a coastal sanctuary, discreetly positioned looking across the pristine waters of Great Oyster Bay to the pink granite of the Hazards Mountains. 

What will I do there?

  • The internationally renowned Freycinet National Park is a must see during your stay at Saffire. Join an informative guide on a walk through the national park to the lookout over one of Australia’s most celebrated coastlines, Wineglass Bay. 
  • Unwind and absorb the breathtaking beauty of the Swanport estuary on a guided canoeing adventure at the mouth of the internationally significant Moulting Lagoon wetland. Observe the flocks of pelicans and gaze into the crystal clear waters teeming with marine life. 
  • Wine and vine adventures – a wine lover’s delight! At the local Freycinet Winery, you will learn the art of winemaking and indulge in some fine Tasmanian fare – and some wine tastings of course.
  • Tasmanian Devil Experience – visit Saffire’s open-range devil enclosure and encounter these rare and unique creatures in a natural setting led by knowledgeable guides.
  • The iconic Freycinet Marine Farm experience – get up close and personal with some of the best and freshest oysters in the world.
  • Schouten Island Boating Experience – be engaged by close-up interactions with scouring sea birds, playful marine mammals and a diversity of life on Tasmania’s temperate reefs.

1 Saffire Freycinet Freycinet, Tasmania

Saffire Freycinet is one of Australia’s most spellbinding natural wonders – luxury accommodation where you can truly relax; restore your wellbeing; indulge and be inspired. Featuring luxurious suites, exclusive day spa, restaurant, guest lounge and bar, this experience is a celebration of the art of service, internal and external wellbeing, local culinary delights, ancient landscapes and abundant wildlife. The Freycinet Peninsula is a coastal sanctuary, discreetly positioned looking across the pristine waters of Great Oyster Bay to the pink granite of the Hazards Mountains. 

What will I do there?

  • The internationally renowned Freycinet National Park is a must see during your stay at Saffire. Join an informative guide on a walk through the national park to the lookout over one of Australia’s most celebrated coastlines, Wineglass Bay. 
  • Unwind and absorb the breathtaking beauty of the Swanport estuary on a guided canoeing adventure at the mouth of the internationally significant Moulting Lagoon wetland. Observe the flocks of pelicans and gaze into the crystal clear waters teeming with marine life. 
  • Wine and vine adventures – a wine lover’s delight! At the local Freycinet Winery, you will learn the art of winemaking and indulge in some fine Tasmanian fare – and some wine tastings of course.
  • Tasmanian Devil Experience – visit Saffire’s open-range devil enclosure and encounter these rare and unique creatures in a natural setting led by knowledgeable guides.
  • The iconic Freycinet Marine Farm experience – get up close and personal with some of the best and freshest oysters in the world.
  • Schouten Island Boating Experience – be engaged by close-up interactions with scouring sea birds, playful marine mammals and a diversity of life on Tasmania’s temperate reefs.

2.5hr drive to hobart airport, 2hr flight to sydney airport, 2.5hr drive to emirates one&only wolgan valley or arrange to arrive via scenic flight.

2 Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Greater Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Easily accessible from the cosmopolitan city of Sydney, the Greater Blue Mountains is a wilderness covering more than one million hectares of rainforest, canyons, eucalypt forests and heath lands. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Australian wilderness at the conservation-led Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. This is the quintessential Australian bush experience, combined with distinctive dining, exclusive spa, dramatic scenery, heritage and 7,000 acres of private conservation reserve to explore.

What will I do there?

  • Enjoy a morning with the Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley conservation team and take a fascinating journey into the ecology of the Blue Mountains. Make a ‘hands on’ contribution to the restoration and protection of the reserve with fun and meaningful conservation work. 
  • 4WD Tour of the Reserve – an all-encompassing tour of the Wolgan Valley reserve, guests can 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.
  • Guided Mountain Bike Tour – the ideal way to become familiar with the reserve. Explore ‘off track’ areas for a challenging experience and an opportunity to access to some of the best spots to view unique native wildlife.
  • Mountain Aromatherapy Massage – this Signature massage encapsulates the essence of Wolgan Valley. Using specialised oils inspired by the natural surroundings, the Spa Therapist will ease stress from your muscles using aromatherapy-inspired techniques.
  • Colonial Heritage Tour – departing from the 1832 Heritage Homestead and Kitchen Garden, take a glimpse into the lives of Australia’s early colonists as your Field Guide brings to life how they overcame the harshness of the Australian wilderness whilst explaining the restoration process of the old homestead visited by Charles Darwin in 1836.
  • Horse Riding Trail Ride – trails include river crossings, gloriously scenic hills, open grasslands and native eucalypt woodlands. The ride is conducted at a leisurely pace travelling peacefully through the wildlife.

2 Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Greater Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Easily accessible from the cosmopolitan city of Sydney, the Greater Blue Mountains is a wilderness covering more than one million hectares of rainforest, canyons, eucalypt forests and heath lands. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Australian wilderness at the conservation-led Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. This is the quintessential Australian bush experience, combined with distinctive dining, exclusive spa, dramatic scenery, heritage and 7,000 acres of private conservation reserve to explore.

What will I do there?

  • Enjoy a morning with the Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley conservation team and take a fascinating journey into the ecology of the Blue Mountains. Make a ‘hands on’ contribution to the restoration and protection of the reserve with fun and meaningful conservation work. 
  • 4WD Tour of the Reserve – an all-encompassing tour of the Wolgan Valley reserve, guests can 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.
  • Guided Mountain Bike Tour – the ideal way to become familiar with the reserve. Explore ‘off track’ areas for a challenging experience and an opportunity to access to some of the best spots to view unique native wildlife.
  • Mountain Aromatherapy Massage – this Signature massage encapsulates the essence of Wolgan Valley. Using specialised oils inspired by the natural surroundings, the Spa Therapist will ease stress from your muscles using aromatherapy-inspired techniques.
  • Colonial Heritage Tour – departing from the 1832 Heritage Homestead and Kitchen Garden, take a glimpse into the lives of Australia’s early colonists as your Field Guide brings to life how they overcame the harshness of the Australian wilderness whilst explaining the restoration process of the old homestead visited by Charles Darwin in 1836.
  • Horse Riding Trail Ride – trails include river crossings, gloriously scenic hills, open grasslands and native eucalypt woodlands. The ride is conducted at a leisurely pace travelling peacefully through the wildlife.

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