Luxury Australia Tours

Sydney, Rock & Reef
(8 Days)
Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Tropical North Queensland, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef

Highlights of Australia
(11 Days)
Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Melbourne & Phillip Island, Great Barrier Reef

Introduction to Australia
(7 Days)
Sydney, Great Barrier Reef

Best of Australia
(17 Days)
Sydney, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne & Phillip Island, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef

Romantic Australia
(11 Days)
Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Daintree Forest, Great Barrier Reef

Essence of Australia
(14 Days)
Melbourne & Phillip Island, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney

Family Tour of Australia
(10 Days)
Sydney, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef

Food & Wine Tour of Australia
(12 Days)
Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Barossa, Adelaide, McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Perth

Journey Through Australia
(20 Days)
Sydney, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne, Uluru, Bamurru Plains & Kakadu, Daintree Rainforest, Lizard Island

Best of Southern Australia
(14 Days)
Melbourne, Hobart, Freycinet Peninsula, Barossa, Kangaroo Island, Sydney

Australia Luxury Adventure
(16 Days)
Sydney, Arkaba & Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef

Best of Western Australia
(7 Days)
Perth & Pinnacles, Ningaloo Reef

Exclusive Australia
(20 Days)
Sydney, Tasmania, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef

Multi-country Tours

Best of Australia & New Zealand
(16 Days)
Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Auckland, Rotorua & Taupo, Queenstown & Milford Sound

Best of Australia & Fiji
(14 Days)
Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Melbourne & Phillip Island, Great Barrier Reef, Fiji

Best of Southern Australia

(14 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Melbourne, Hobart, Freycinet Peninsula, Barossa, Kangaroo Island, Sydney

This private tour focuses on the diverse highlights of southern Australia, including the beautiful landscapes and wines of Tasmania and Barossa, the charming wildlife and scenery of Kangaroo Island, and the dynamic cities of Melbourne and Sydney.

Start in lively Melbourne. During flexible private touring, visit historic neighborhoods, walk the city’s distinctive laneways, and see highlights such as Cooks’ Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Arts Centre Melbourne and the shops at Queen Victoria Market. Also, explore favorite neighborhoods and the wonderful food and culture scene throughout the city. One day, enjoy a private, naturalist-led wildlife excursion to Phillip Island to see koalas and fur seals, and watch the evening penguin parade from an exclusive location. Additional excursions can be arranged upon request, such as a scenic flight over the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles.

Next, fly to Tasmania, an island of dramatic mountains, abundant native wildlife, and small farms and villages with artisanal food and wine producers. Enjoy introductory touring in the historic center of Hobart, Australia’s second-oldest town. Then, continue to Saffire Freycinet for several nights at Tasmania’s most luxurious lodge, with views of the water and beautiful Freycinet National Park. Enjoy activities such as nature walks, wine tasting, visiting an oyster farm, cooking lessons, kayaking, fishing, seeing Tasmanian devils, bird-watching, archery, mountain biking and stargazing.

Fly to Adelaide, and continue to the Barossa, a fertile valley that’s one of Australia’s most acclaimed wine regions. During private touring, enjoy private tastings at top wineries, as well as lunch at a leading wine estate. Also stroll through the area’s historic towns and sample artisanal local food products.

Next, venture to unforgettable Kangaroo Island, a haven of natural beauty and native animals. Stay at award-winning Southern Ocean Lodge, a luxurious modern lodge with clifftop views of the water. During private touring with your own naturalist guide, look for some of Australia’s most charismatic animals in their natural habitats, such as koalas in gum trees, wallabies and kangaroos in the bush, and fur seal and sea lion colonies along the beautiful coast. Also explore unusual rock formations, learn about the history of the island, meet interesting local people or opt for scenic hikes.

End 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. 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 boat ride on Sydney Harbour, a private surfing lesson, a behind-the-scenes wildlife experience, a private tasting tour, kayaking in the harbor, Sydney Skywalk and an exhilarating Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb experience.

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

Itinerary Overview

Day 1	Arrive Melbourne Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon private city tour
Day 2	Melbourne & Phillip Island Morning private city tour. Afternoon and evening private wildlife excursion to Philip Island with a naturalist guide, including penguin parade
Day 3	Melbourne – Tasmania Private transfer to airport for flight. Private touring in Hobart en route to luxury resort for 3 nights
Day 4	Tasmania Lodge-based activities such as nature walks, visiting an oyster farm, kayaking, seeing Tasmanian devils, bird-watching and mountain biking
Day 5	Tasmania Lodge-based activities
Day 6	Tasmania – Barossa Private transfer to airport for flights to Adelaide. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 7	Barossa Full-day private wine touring
Day 8	Barossa – Kangaroo Island Private transfer to airport for flight. Private arrival transfer to resort for 3 nights
Day 9	Kangaroo Island Full-day private tour with a naturalist guide, including spotting native animals and exploring the bush and coast
Day 10	Kangaroo Island Full-day private tour
Day 11	Kangaroo Island – Sydney Private transfer to airport for flight. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights
Day 12	Sydney Full-day private city tour, including private Sydney Opera House tour. Evening dinner and performance at Opera House
Day 13	Sydney At leisure
Day 14	Depart Sydney Private airport transfer

Hotels

Melbourne:	Park Hyatt Melbourne
Tasmania:	Saffire Freycinet
Kangaroo Island:	Southern Ocean Lodge
Barossa Valley:	The Louise
Sydney:	Park Hyatt Sydney

Cost

$24,215

Per person (double occupancy)

Booking Information >

All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

Please Contact Us for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world