Australia for Families

(13 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Sydney, Hayman Island & Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island

Australia is a great family destination and this tour includes the classics: the incredible family-friendly city of Sydney, Aboriginal culture and the Outback, koalas and kangaroos.

Begin in Sydney where you will enjoy privately guided touring of the city’s top family attractions. Visit the historic Rocks district, enjoy an exclusive "behind the scenes" tour of the world famous zoo, and explore fun neighborhoods such as Chinatown and Darling Harbor. Walk along the cliffs at Bondi Beach and watch the skilled surfers. Depending on your interests, also visit Sydney's award-winning museums such as the Powerhouse Museum and the Sydney Aquarium. Adventurous family members may wish to partake in a Sydney BridgeClimb tour, while others might opt to browse festive outdoor craft markets. One day, enjoy a privately chartered sailing excursion on Sydney Harbor. One night, attend a memorable dinner and performance at the Sydney Opera House.

Continue to Hayman Island, a luxury resort ideal for families in the Whitsunday Islands near the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Surrounded by white sands and crystal clear waters, the entire family will have fun while staying on the island: enjoy island ecology walks, birdlife walks, wildlife presentations, beach picnics, snorkeling and diving lessons and excursions, tennis, movies under the stars, sailing, scenic helicopter flights, great dining and spa treatments.

Next, spend several days in Ayers Rock (Uluru), surrounded by vast blue sky and red earth in Australia’s beautiful Red Centre. With your expert private guide, enjoy comprehensive touring in the region. Learn about Aboriginal bushtucker cuisine and legends of the Dreamtime. Tour the base of Ayers Rock and view Aboriginal rock art in caves and waterholes (billabongs). Walk through the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) and nearby sand dunes. Take desert walks and learn about the unique flora and fauna in the Outback. Also learning about Aboriginal painting and visit the Aboriginal cultural center. One night, dine under the stars while an astronomer points out the southern constellations in the clear desert night sky and a didjeridoo musician drones in the background.

Next, fly to the city of Adelaide, a city that is becoming increasing known for its excellent food and wine scene. While there, tour city highlights such as the Central Market, the Art Gallery of South Australia, the Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Institute, and the superb National Wine Centre of Australia. Spend a few unforgettable days on Kangaroo Island to see spectacular rock formations, beautiful beaches and abundant wildlife in their natural habitat, including kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, echidnas, goannas, platypuses, rare birds and even whales. Touring is with your own private naturalist guide.

The tour concludes with a final night in Sydney.