(19 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)

Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley, The Kimberley, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney

This 'once in a lifetime' Australian tour is for adventurous travelers who want to explore all of the country's highlights through in-depth private touring, and with deluxe accommodations each evening.

Experience the best of Australia: from wildlife on Kangaroo Island and ancient rock art and rugged landscapes in the remote Outback, to the lush rainforest and superb snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef.

Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, and Barossa Valley

• Begin in the lively city of Melbourne with a private city tour and free time to enjoy its fashionable neighborhoods, wonderful museums, and beautiful gardens.
  
  
• Continue to Adelaide, an elegant city known for its fine food, parks, antique shops, and heritage architecture.
  
  
• Take an excursion to Kangaroo Island for a full-day 4WD tour with a naturalist guide.
  
  
• View spectacular rock formations, beautiful beaches, and, best of all, the island's abundant native wildlife: kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, fairy penguins, and platypus.
  
  
• Explore the Barossa Valley — perhaps Australia's premier wine region.
  
  
• During your 'insiders' tour, visit small wineries and sample superb cheeses and other regional specialties.
  
  
• Stroll through local towns known for their small shops specializing in crafts made by the locals.

• Continue to El Questro Homestead, an exclusive Outback retreat cantilevered over the magnificent Chamberlain River.
  
  
• Partake in an endless array of optional activities: sport fishing, boating the Chamberlain Gorge to swim in its waterholes and viewing ancient Wandjina rock art.
  
  
• Soak in nearby thermal pools, birdwatch, or take a scenic helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range through canyons and gorges, past waterfalls and caves.
  
  
• Relax and enjoy the Homestead's tropical gardens, spa, tennis, and pool surrounded by boab trees and spinifex grass.

• Continue to Tropical North Queensland for several days at Silky Oaks Lodge, indulging in spa treatments and rainforest walks.
  
  
• Spend several days at Lizard Island — the most luxurious resort in the Great Barrier Reef.
  
  
• Spend days as you please: snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and swimming.
  
  
• Walk through inland jungle trails, pamper yourself with spa treatments, and dine on superb cuisine.
  
  
• Conclude your tour in Sydney, with privately-guided touring of the city's main attractions: the historic Rocks district, the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the yacht harbors and exclusive homes in Double Bay and Vaucluse, and Bondi Beach.
  
  
• Visit galleries, antique shops, and food and craft markets in Woollahra and Paddington.

Day 01	Arrive Melbourne Arrival transfer to Park Hyatt Melbourne for 2 nights. Half-day private city tour: Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria, Queen Victoria Market, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Southgate.
Day 02	Melbourne Today is at leisure to explore the city independently. (B)
Day 03	Melbourne - Adelaide Transfer and flight to Adelaide to the Hilton Adelaide for 3 nights. Private afternoon city touring of Adelaide's main attractions and well known food and wine markets. (B)
Day 04	Kangaroo Island Excursion Full-day private 4WD touring on Kangaroo Island to view native wildlife, dramatic coasts, rock formations, and deserted beaches. Lunch will be an Australian BBQ. (B,L)
Day 05	Barossa Valley Excursion Full-day private tour in Barossa Valley visiting small wineries and specialty food and craft shops. (B,L)
Day 06	Adelaide - Darwin Transfer and flight to Darwin for overnight at the Saville Park Suites. (B)
Day 07	Darwin - El Questro Homestead Flight to El Questro Homestead for a 3 night stay. (B,L,D)
Days 08 & 09	El Questro Homestead At leisure to enjoy the Outback and activities available through the Homestead, including sport fishing, birdwatching, 4WD tours, scenic helicopter flights, viewing ancient rock art, and swimming in local water holes. (B,L,D)
Day 10	El Questro - Darwin Transfer and flight to Darwin for overnight at the Saville Park Suites. Afternoon at leisure to explore Darwin independently. (B)
Day 11	Darwin - Cairns - Daintree Rainforest Transfer and flight to Cairns. Arrival transfer north to Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest for 2 nights at Silky Oaks Lodge & Spa. Dinner at lodge. (B,D)
Day 12	Daintree Rainforest Morning private rainforest tour. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy resort. Dinner at lodge. (B,D)
Day 13	Daintree Rainforest - Great Barrier Reef Transfer and flight to Lizard Island for 3 nights. (B,L,D)
Days 14 & 15	Lizard Island Days at leisure for snorkeling, diving, kayaking, tennis, hiking, spa treatments, and swimming. (B,L,D)
Day 16	Lizard - Sydney Transfer and flight to Sydney for 3 nights at Four Seasons Sydney. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 17	Sydney Full-day private city touring including the Rocks historic district, the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales and its Aboriginal Yiribana Gallery. After lunch, drive along the harbor shores to Woolloomooloo, Double Bay, Vaucluse, Bondi Beach, Woollahra and Paddington. Visit Sydney's leading galleries, antique shops, food and craft markets, and yacht harbors along the way. (B,L)
Day 18	Sydney At leisure to explore Sydney independently. Tickets for a 'coffee cruise' on the Sydney Harbor will also be provided. (B)
Day 19	Depart Australia At leisure until airport transfer. (B)