Family Tour of Australia

(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Sydney, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef

Australia is a wonderful destination for families. This private family tour of Australia includes private touring, luxury resorts, and family-friendly activities customized to the ages of the travelers, including options such as getting close to koalas and other native animals, sailing in Sydney Harbour, drift snorkeling down a river in the Daintree Rainforest, learning about indigenous culture and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef.

Begin in Sydney, Australia's most beautiful city. Enjoy a private insider tour of the city highlights, including the historic Rocks district, vibrant markets, favorite neighborhoods such as Paddington, the Royal Botanic Garden, Aboriginal art galleries and iconic Bondi Beach. One day, Artisans of Leisure will arrange a private tour of the Sydney Opera House and tickets to a performance. One morning, enjoy an exhilarating Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb experience. One afternoon, take an exclusive private boat ride on Sydney Harbour. During free time, enjoy the city’s sophisticated restaurants, shops and harborside attractions. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange other special interest activities such as a private surfing lesson, a behind-the-scenes wildlife experience, a private tasting tour, kayaking in the harbor and Sydney Skywalk.

Continue to Tropical North Queensland, and stay at Silky Oaks, a luxury lodge in the Daintree Rainforest. During private touring, learn about the unique ecosystem of the ancient tropical rainforest and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a private boat ride on the Daintree River. Also visit Mossman Gorge, and if desired, enjoy drift snorkeling on the Mossman River. Another day, visit Kuranda and ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Also, enjoy a private Aboriginal craft lesson. Upon request, we can arrange additional activities in the area, such as hot-air balloon rides, sea kayaking along the coast, “breakfast with the birds” at a local wildlife reserve and other family activities, and in-depth tours of the rainforest with a local Aboriginal guide.

Next, spend several days at spectacular Lizard Island, the best luxury resort in the Great Barrier Reef. One day, enjoy a snorkeling excursion to the outer reef. Artisans of Leisure will also arrange a private tour of the island’s coral reef research station. During free time at the resort, enjoy superb cuisine and activities such as snorkeling, swimming, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, beach picnics, tennis, motorized dinghy rides, glass-bottom boat rides, nature walks and hikes. Upon request, we can also arrange scuba diving, scuba lessons, sunset cruises, private fishing excursions and more.

Return to Sydney for a final night before your onward flight.

This tour can be further personalized with additional time or destinations in Australia.

 

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Sydney Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights. Afternoon private Sydney Harbour boat ride Day 2 Sydney Full-day private city tour, including private behind-the-scenes Taronga Zoo tour Day 3 Sydney Morning Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb or private city touring or activity. Afternoon at leisure. Evening private Sydney Opera House tour, dinner and performance at Opera House Day 4 Sydney – Cairns – Daintree Rainforest Private transfer to airport for flight to Cairns. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights with visit to Kuranda en route Day 5 Daintree Rainforest Full-day private tour Day 6 Daintree Rainforest – Cairns – Great Barrier Reef Private transfer to airport for flight to Lizard Island for 3 nights Day 7 Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling excursion to outer reef Day 8 Great Barrier Reef Private tour of island's research station and balance of day at leisure at resort Day 9 Great Barrier Reef – Cairns – Sydney Transfer to airstrip for flight to Cairns. Private airport connection assistance to flight to Sydney. Private airport transfer to hotel for 1 night Day 10 Depart Sydney Private airport transfer

Hotels

Sydney: Park Hyatt Sydney or Four Seasons Sydney Daintree Rainforest: Silky Oaks Lodge Great Barrier Reef: Lizard Island Resort

Cost

Upon request