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A diverse country where there is always something new to explore, first-time visitors and repeat travellers alike will appreciate Australia’s many attractions. Home to cosmopolitan cities, vast outback landscapes, lush vineyards and breathtakingly beautiful beaches, this dreamy destination is made for adventure. Showcasing some of the country’s best scenery and wildlife, this spellbinding tailor-made itinerary promises luxury accommodation and a wealth of unforgettable activities along its west and south coasts, topped off with tastebud-tickling gourmet food and fine wine.
Embrace the natural splendour of Australia with an array of immersive experiences throughout your trip
Swim with wild whale sharks and spot turtles, manta rays, dolphins and dugongs in their natural habitat
Enjoy world-class luxury accommodation in stunning locations
Discover some of Australia’s best-kept secrets
Enjoy a memorable McLaren Vale wine tour with some of the most celebrated winemakers in the region, taking part in exclusive tastings and exploring historic ironstone cellars and barrel rooms. Savour sips of some of the best vintages as your private guide recounts the history of the area.
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Your Australian holiday begins in sunny Perth. While here, get to know the city on a full-day tour, seeing its highlights and exploring the coastal area of Fremantle nearby. Hop on a ferry to Rottnest Island, where pristine beaches and the ‘world’s happiest animal’, the quokka, will be waiting.
Stay three nights in a Treasury Balcony Room, including breakfast
Fly to Ningaloo Reef and settle into Sal Salis, an enchanting eco-camp overlooking the Ningaloo Coast. A fantastic place to see an array of marine life and even swim with wild whale sharks; you can make the most of the region with wildlife watching, sea kayaking trips, scuba diving opportunities and much more.
Stay three nights in a Wilderness Tent, including meals, beverages and selected activities.
Following a flight to Perth, settle into COMO The Treasury for the night, enjoying everything on offer in the hotel’s three stunning 19th-century state buildings.
Stay one night in a Treasury Balcony Room, including breakfast
After arriving in South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, there’s time to relax in your luxury hotel. The next day, discover the celebrated winemakers of the region on the Ultimate McLaren Vale tour, enjoying exclusive wine tastings and visiting one of the region’s most renowned wineries.
Luxury five star boutique hotel in Adelaide
Stay two nights in a Luxury King Room
After a private transfer to Sequoia Lodge, relax in your suite before enjoying a sumptuous four-course dining experience at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant. On day eleven, explore the Southern Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale, visiting the iconic d’Arenburge Cube, before returning to the hotel for a selection of memorable signature experiences such as a guided nature walk, stargazing from the Sequoia telescope and the spring-fed private hot springs experience.
Stay two nights in a Sequoia Suite, including breakfast, a four-course dining experience at 3 chef hat Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, a three-course dinner in the Sequoia Lounge, Discovery Masterclass beverage experience and Artisan Food Experience
Travel to the world-famous Barossa Valley for a private wine tasting at the world’s oldest Shiraz vineyard before enjoying a gourmet lunch on the way to your accommodation, The Frames. Unwind in your stylish private retreat and discover the area’s wildlife, landscape, food and wine on carefully crafted excursions. Your journey comes to an end on day 14, as you depart Adelaide on your international flight.
Stay two nights in a Frames Retreat, including gourmet breakfast provisions for the duration of the stay
Your tour of Perth begins with a visit to Kings Park, occupying approximately 400 hectares of Mount Eliza, and boasting sweeping parklands, a Botanic Garden, wildflowers and native bushland. Meet a private Aboriginal guide to discover the area’s cultural sites, learn more about medicinal plants and bush foods, and hear traditional native stories. You will then make your way out of the city towards beautiful Cottesloe Beach, characterised by clear waters and shady pine trees. Enjoy lunch here overlooking the Indian Ocean, before continuing along the coast to Fremantle, a port city that boasts bustling marinas, al fresco restaurants, charming heritage buildings and the impressive Western Australian Maritime Museum.
Hop aboard the ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, one of Western Australia’s most treasured islands. On arrival, choose to enjoy one of the many activities available - from a relaxing ride on the Island Explorer, unwinding on the beautiful beaches, or cycling around the island. Explore the iconic historical sites, including the Bathurst Lighthouse, before lunch along the water’s edge. Go in search of the super cute quokka on the world-famous quokka walk, learning more about this iconic marsupial. Visit the island’s museums and World War II relics, before boarding the ferry back to Perth.
Join a small group and expert guide as you explore the delights of the Ningaloo Reef, either swimming with whale sharks (if travelling between April and July) or Humpback Whales (if visiting between August and October). As you travel into the reef by boat, a spotter plane will lead overhead, searching for the spectacular species, as well as turtles, rays, dolphins, dugongs and sea birds. Learn more about the area's marine biology, join in with the data collection of vital scientific research, and snorkel at various sites along the UNESCO listed reef. A light morning tea, lunch and snacks throughout the day are included.
You will be met at your accommodation by your private guide for the Ultimate McLaren Vale Tour, the best way to experience the exceptional wineries of the region. Enjoy a scenic drive through the epicentre of the South Australian wine industry, past some of the world's oldest grape vines and spectacular scenery and gaining exclusive access to some of the most celebrated winemakers in the region. Discover Wirra Wirra’s historic ironstone cellars and barrel room and enjoy an exclusive, seated tasting of some of the best examples of Cabernet & Shiraz in McLaren Vale before a visit to their famed Chook Blook Vineyard. Savour a beautiful 3 course lunch in a stunning old homestead with expansive vineyard views before a private masterclass with one of the owners at Bekkers Wine. Finish the day on a high with a visit to Yangarra Wines; experience one of the region’s most hallowed wineries and enjoy a tasting of their very best wines in their private tasting lounge.
This tour can be enjoyed year-round, with warmest temperatures seen during summer (November to March). Some rainfall should be expected at any time.
13 NIGHTS FROM £11,100 per person
Pricing based upon economy flights from London. Transfers, UK airport lounge passes and meals and excursions As specified.
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