ALL  THINGS  LUXURY.  ONE  SOLUTION.

Day 1: ARRIVE MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Melbourne, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Explore Melbourne’s landmarks before gathering with your fellow guests for a welcome dinner.

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Day 2: MELBOURNE | YARRA VALLEY WINELANDS

Set out for the renowned Yarra Valley, stopping at a winery for behind-the-scenes access to the winemaking team. Then, sit down to a private paired-wine master class with canapés, followed by lunch with matched wines introduced by a sommelier. Next, visit another winery, where you delight in an exclusive barrel-room tasting at their vineyard.

 

Day 3: TASMANIA | MONA & EXCLUSIVE RAPTOR REFUGE VISIT

This morning, fly by privately chartered aircraft to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Upon arrival, transfer to Raptor Refuge for an A&K-exclusive insider access experience with the refuge owner. Visit its aviaries and observe wedge-tailed eagles, falcons and owls up close. Later, head to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) to view its striking exhibits and savor lunch with paired wine at its restaurant. Drive up Tasmania’s dazzling east coast to your luxury boutique lodge located on the Freycinet Peninsula. Tonight, enjoy dinner and drinks at Palate Restaurant while gazing out at the wide expanses of Great Oyster Bay.

 

Day 4: TASMANIA | TASMANIAN DEVILS & OYSTER FARM

Join a local guide at your lodge’s open-range Tasmanian devil enclosure for a rare encounter with the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial, and learn about the a conservation work being done to save it. Following lunch, visit Freycinet Marine Farm, where you wade waist-deep into the ocean to feast on their freshly shucked, award-winning oysters, sparkling wine in hand, on a memorable Chef’s Table experience. Listen as your guides explain this important wetland and the life cycle of the oysters.

 

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Day 5: TASMANIA | DESIGN YOUR DAY

This morning, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

Walk with a Guide to the Wineglass Bay Lookout to view its white-sand beaches and diverse flora and fauna.

Learn the Art of Beekeeping from a horticulturalist and take a hand in extracting honeycomb from the hive.

Kayak Pelican Bay for Outstanding Bird-Watching, paddling crystal-clear waters with an expert guide.

After lunch back at the lodge, the remainder of the day is at leisure.

 

Day 6: ULURU | THE UNDENIABLE PRESENCE OF ULURU

Fly by private charter aircraft to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and transfer to your luxury tented camp overlooking the UNESCO-listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This afternoon, with chilled glass in hand, witness the changing light reflected on Uluru for an unforgettable Scenic Sundowner. Tonight, enjoy exclusive dining among the dunes, set to the sounds of an ancient indigenous culture, and feast on four delicious courses complemented with premium Australian wines. Later, view the Southerly stars with your camp’s astronomer.

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Day: 7 ULURU | SUNRISE OVER THE OLGAS

Rise early and set out for Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), stopping to view sunrise over its majestic domes. In the company of your guide, walk through Walpa Gorge and learn how eons of weathering and continental upheaval have shaped today’s stark landscapes. This afternoon, return to Uluru and traverse the Mala Walk, pausing to view cave paintings and sources of bush tucker. Later, see the walls of Kantju Gorge ablaze with the light of the setting sun as you sip sparkling wine and nibble on canapés, savoring the solitude of the gorge as the daylight fades.

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Day 8: ULURU | HAYMAN ISLAND

Early this morning, discover peaceful Mutitjulu Waterhole and the sacred site of Kuniya Piti as the sun lights up ancient Uluru. Walk with your guide, who shares the Anangu creation story of Kuniya and Liru, for a deeper perspective on the striking monolith. After breakfast, board a private charter flight to Hamilton Island, and then Ride Like a Local, embarking by launch to Hayman Island, where your idyllic resort awaits — nestled in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Day 9:

HAYMAN ISLAND | EXPLORING THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

Experience a full day in the Great Barrier Reef on your stylish private vessel. Snorkel the local fringing reefs, observing the riot of color and movement provided by local denizens in the crystal-clear waters. After lunch, visit Whitehaven Beach, located in the heart of the reef. Discover for yourself why this unspoiled shoreline strand is widely considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

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Day 10: 

HAYMAN ISLAND | A DAY AT LEISURE

Enjoy a day at your leisure, relaxing or choosing from included activities, such as a guided nature walk, fish feeding and kayaking.

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Day 11: 

SYDNEY | THE SPECTACULAR HARBOUR CITY

Early this morning, fly to Sydney by privately chartered aircraft, enjoying a city tour on arrival. Sink your toes in the sand at the surfer’s paradise of Bondi Beach and stroll the boutique shops of Paddington, a neighborhood filled with Victorian and Georgian architecture. Transfer to your luxury hotel perfectly set near Sydney Harbour.

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Day 12: SYDNEY | HARBOUR CRUISE & OPERA HOUSE VISIT

This morning, embark on a privately chartered luxury yacht to cruise scenic Sydney Harbour, admiring landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera Houses. Back on shore, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and then commence your guided behind-the-scenes visit to the magnificent Sydney Opera House. Following some time at leisure in the afternoon, gather for your farewell dinner.

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Day13: DEPART SYDNEY

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.