(14 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Sydney, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Hayman Island
Australia is a great family destination and this is the ultimate private luxury tour. Visit the incredible family-friendly city of Sydney, learn about Aboriginal culture in the the Outback, see koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat, and stay at an exclusive resort near the Great Barrier Reef.
Begin in Sydney where you will enjoy privately guided touring of the city’s top family attractions. Visit the historic Rocks district, 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. Also enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the world famous zoo, Adventurous family members may wish to partake in a Sydney BridgeClimb tour, while others might opt to browse festive outdoor craft markets. One night, attend a performance at the Sydney Opera House. Additional activities can be arranged upon request, such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, private yacht excursions, scenic harbor flights, and private surfing lessons.
Spend a few unforgettable days on Kangaroo Island to see abundant wildlife in their natural habitat, including kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, echidnas, goannas, platypuses, rare birds and even whales. Also see spectacular rock formations, beautiful beaches and meet the locals. Touring is with your own private naturalist guide.
Next, spend two days at 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 of the Outback. Also, learn about Aboriginal dot painting and visit the Aboriginal cultural center. Optional activities can be arranged such as camel or motorcycle excursions and helicopter flights over the Outback landscape or to remote cave art sites.
Next, fly to Tropical North Queensland for a stay in the beach town of Palm Cove. While there, enjoy a private tour of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest—the world’s oldest living rainforest and a protected World Heritage site. Alternatively, choose to take a ride on the Kuranda scenic railway and spot crocodiles on a private boat cruise.
Continue to Hayman Island, a luxury resort in the Whitsunday Islands that is ideal for families. The resort is a great base for visiting the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. One day, enjoy a snorkeling excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Additional optional activities include island ecology walks, birdlife walks, wildlife presentations, beach picnics, diving lessons and tennis, sailing, scenic helicopter flights, and spa treatments.
The tour concludes with a final night in Sydney.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Sydney
Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Private afternoon tour.
Day 2
Sydney
Private half-day city tour
Day 3
Sydney - Kangaroo Island
Transfer and flights to Kangaroo Island, via Adelaide, for 3 nights
Day 4
Kangaroo Island
Full-day touring with an island naturalist, including bush lunch
Day 5
Kangaroo Island
Private morning touring and afternoon at leisure to enjoy the lodge’s facilities and spa
Day 6
Kangaroo Island – Ayers Rock
Transfer and flights to Ayers Rock, via Adelaide. Private arrival transfer to resort for 2 nights.
Day 7
Ayers Rock
Private sunrise tour of Ayers Rock (Uluru). Private afternoon tour, including option for camel ride
Day 8
Ayers Rock – Palm Cove (Queensland)
Private airport transfer and flight to Adelaide for 1 night.
Transfer and flight to Cairns. Private transfer to Palm Cove for 2 nights
Day 9
Daintree Rainforest
Full-day private tour with a naturalist in the rainforest or full-day private touring and excursion on the Kuranda scenic railway and crocodile cruise
Day 10
Palm Cove – Hayman (Whitsunday Islands)
Transfer and flight to Hamilton Island. Transfer by boat to Hayman Island for 3 nights at island resort
Day 11
Hayman Island & Great Barrier Reef
Half-day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef
Day 12
Hayman Island
Day at leisure to enjoy the beach and resort
Day 13
Hayman Island – Sydney
Transfer and flight to Sydney. Private arrival transfer to hotel for overnight
Day 14
Depart Sydney
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Sydney:
Park Hyatt Sydney or Four Seasons Sydney
Kangaroo Island:
Southern Ocean Lodge
Ayers Rock:
Sails in the Desert
Palm Cove:
Reef House Resort & Spa
Hayman Island:
Hayman Island Resort
Cost
$17,950
Per person (based on four travelers/two rooms)
$18,530
Per person (based on three travelers/triple occupancy)
$21,750
Per person (based on two travelers/double occupancy)
