Welcome to Sydney/Warrane, a city defined by its iconic harbour and relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Transfer from the airport to your heritage hotel in The Rocks precinct, 250 metres from Circular Quay. This afternoon is yours to explore the city at leisure.

Begin with a private guided tour of the architecturally stunning Sydney Opera House, a World Heritage masterpiece with a fascinating story of creative vision overcoming political adversity. Explore one of the working performance venues and immerse yourself in its rich history. This afternoon, enjoy a luxurious long lunch cruise around Sydney Harbour aboard a private cruiser. Depart from iconic locations, enjoying a progressive three-course meal at Watsons Bay and Balmoral whilst cruising past the Harbour Bridge and Opera House with the opportunity to swim if weather permits.

Spend the day exploring Sydney’s northern wilderness and rugged coastline on this eight-hour private tour. Your journey begins at Ku-ring-gai National Park, a 14,928-hectare reserve of sandstone escarpments, bushland, and waterways. Learn about the Guringai people and see preserved Aboriginal rock art, middens, and cave engravings. Stretch your legs with a short walk to West Head Lookout for sweeping views over Pittwater, Barrenjoey Headland, the Hawkesbury River, and the Pacific Ocean.

Continue to explore ancient rock engravings before descending to the coast, passing through the picturesque suburb of Church Point. After lunch, follow the Northern Beaches to Manly, where an optional 15-minute walk takes you to Shelley Beach. End your tour at North Head with panoramic harbour views, then return to Sydney by vehicle or ferry (own expense) for drop-off at your accommodation.

Experience a unique flying adventure with a 20-minute scenic seaplane flight to the award-winning Cottage Point Inn, perched on the waters edge within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Enjoy a leisurely five-course degustation lunch paired with exceptional Australian wines, then return via seaplane with a flying circuit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Make your own way back to your accommodation.

Transfer to Sydney Domestic Airport for your flight to Lord Howe Island, a World Heritage-listed paradise 600 kilometres away. On arrival, be met by your lodge representative and transferred through lush tropical gardens to your accommodation. This World Heritage sanctuary is renowned for spectacular day hikes, snorkelling over pristine coral reefs with over 500 fish species, and hand-feeding fish at Ned's Beach. Settle in and explore at your leisure.

Two days of complete freedom to explore this remote island paradise at your own pace. Discover world-class day hikes through stunning landscapes, snorkel the coral reef teeming with marine life, hand-feed colourful fish at Ned's Beach, surf at Blinky Beach, or simply relax on pristine shores. Visit the 551-metre Balls Pyramid, the world's tallest sea stack, famous for extraordinary diving opportunities. With 23 kilometres of pristine coastline and minimal development, Lord Howe Island offers an intimate connection with nature.

Morning transfer to Lord Howe Airport for your return flight to Sydney, then connect to Adelaide/Tarndanya. Transfer to your hotel at iconic Adelaide Oval, perfectly positioned for exploring the wine and festival capital. This evening is yours to relax and discover the city's vibrant dining and cultural scene.

Morning transfer to Glenelg for a thrilling dolphin swim cruise aboard a 58-foot sailing catamaran. Experience the grace and intelligence of up to three to four pods of dolphins as you encounter them underwater. Swimmers can interact with these fascinating creatures for over an hour across multiple encounters, whilst hearing their distinctive whistles and echolocation sounds. Afterwards, return to the city for an afternoon at leisure.

Join a half-day tour exploring Adelaide's cultural heritage and wildlife. Visit Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills for a private koala experience, holding these iconic animals whilst learning about their conservation. Hand-feed friendly kangaroos and view a variety of other marsupials. Experience Mt Lofty Summit for spectacular views over Adelaide and the neighbouring hills. Tour Adelaide's historic precinct and visit either Adelaide Central Markets or East End Cellars. This evening, experience a twilight climb across Adelaide Oval's unique roofline, ascending 50 metres for breathtaking city views.

Transfer to Adelaide Domestic Airport for your flight to Kangaroo Island, Australia's third largest island and widely acclaimed as Australia's Galapagos. Meet your guide and transfer to your accommodation. Tonight, settle in and prepare for two days of extraordinary wildlife encounters. With over one third of the island protected as National Park, you'll come face-to-face with prolific native species and dramatic coastal landscapes.

Two full days of shared guided touring through Kangaroo Island's spectacular attractions. Experience the Island Life Tour: journey to the north coast, walk through pristine bush spotting rare wallabies, kangaroos found only on this island, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy lunch at a private bush camp featuring fresh King George whiting and South Australian wines. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park for an intimate encounter with Australian sea-lions on a beautiful sandy beach, a Galapagos-like experience. On the second day, explore Flinders Chase National Park: discover fire-affected landscapes recovering with native flora, marvel at the remarkable Rocks sculpture perched impossibly on a granite dome, enjoy an elegant picnic lunch on a clifftop, and visit Admirals Arch to see Long-nosed fur seals effortlessly navigating crashing waves.

Return flight to Adelaide then collect your rental SUV. Drive east through the Clare Valley wine region (40km corridor with 50+ cellar doors famous for Riesling) towards Flinders Ranges. Stop in charming Gawler, South Australia's first country town, with historic architecture and pioneering heritage. Continue through agricultural landscapes and small towns including Jamestown and Hawker, the gateway to the Flinders Ranges. Arrive at Rawnsley Park Station, a 12,000-hectare working sheep station nestled at the foot of Wilpena Pound. This evening, enjoy a spectacular sunset drive to Yaltaordla Hill for 360-degree views and sparkling wine toasts as the sun kisses Rawnsley Bluff.

Full-day guided 4WD adventure through Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Witness breathtaking scenery of Wilpena Pound, Bunyeroo Valley, and spectacular gorges. Keep watch for elusive yellow-footed rock wallabies. Explore the oldest fossils on the planet in Brachina Gorge. Enjoy morning tea in Bunyeroo Gorge and lunch at the historic Blinman Hotel. Descend underground into the historic Blinman Copper Mine for a guided one-hour tour. Return via Wadna, an Aboriginal culture and art shop, with the chance to spot the Great Wall of China before returning to the station.

Today is yours to explore at leisure. Relax at your luxury eco villa with exclusive pool access, or discover more of the Flinders Ranges landscape. Optional activities include nature walks, exploring gorges, or simply soaking in the stunning views from your private balcony with a retractable ceiling for night-sky viewing.

Drive back to Adelaide following scenic routes through historic towns. Visit Hawker, the charming gateway to the Flinders Ranges, and continue south through the wine regions. Stop at Port Augusta and visit the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden featuring 200+ hectares of low-rainfall native Australian plants. Return to Adelaide via the historic town of Port Wakefield and check in to your airport hotel for your evening departure.

Morning flight to Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, home to fantastic food, wine and abundant wildlife. The region is best known for world-famous aquatic activities, shark cage dives, sea lion encounters and whale watching. On arrival, meet your guide and explore Big Swamp Wetland with its ancient Red Gum forest and waterfowl sanctuary. Enter the stunning Coffin Bay, famous for its Pacific oysters and maritime wilderness. Enjoy a one-hour oyster farm tour with fresh oyster tasting, then explore Coffin Bay National Park spotting over 150 bird species and diverse marine mammals

Journey to magical Baird Bay on the northwest Eyre Peninsula. Stop at secret coastal viewpoints including Elliston and Venus Bay. The main event: board a 14-seater boat to swim with Australian Sea-lions off Jones Island, home to just over 120 of these remarkable animals plus native seabirds. Following your sea lion encounter, venture into deeper waters to swim alongside resident Bottlenose dolphins, powerful and lightning-fast creatures who often come remarkably close. Return to Baird Bay beach for lunch, then visit the spectacular Talia Caves where sea and wind have etched patterns through limestone over millennia. Finish at the Cummings Monument offering uninterrupted views of the rugged 2,000km Great Australian Bight clifftops

Begin at Tulka, a coastal hamlet where Southern Emu Wrens can be spotted from the bird hide. Explore the diverse landscapes of Lincoln National Park with its rugged cliffs and raptors including Osprey and White Bellied Sea-Eagles. Discover beautiful Memory Cove with Purple-gaped Honeyeaters and rare native birds. Choose to walk picturesque Surfleet Cove or tackle a 45-minute hike to the Stamford Hill Lookout with spectacular views across Boston Bay, Port Lincoln and the National Park. Afternoon visit to Mikkira Station to encounter wild koalas lasing in Manna gums, plus wild but placid kangaroos and diverse birdlife in this historic 1842 settlement. As the sun sets, relax with a platter of local produce and wine whilst listening to the sounds of nature.

Early morning transfer to Port Lincoln airport for your flight back to Adelaide, then connect to Tropical North Queensland. Arrive in Cairns/Gimuy, the heart of a rugged region where rainforest meets reef. Transfer to Thala Beach Nature Reserve, an eco-friendly wildlife retreat set on 145 acres of native forest on a private headland, 15 minutes from Port Douglas and 45 minutes from Cairns. Settle into your jungle bungalow nestled in the forest canopy with ocean or mountain views.

Full-day outer reef adventure aboard a beautiful yacht. Sail from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina towards the pristine Coral Cays of Mackay or Undine Reefs, following the coastline with views of the Daintree mountains. At protected reef sites, enjoy guided snorkelling with a qualified marine biologist offering reef interpretation. Marvel at abundant marine life including encounters with sea turtles, giant clam gardens, beautiful corals and colourful fish. Explore white sandy coral cays, swim in turquoise waters, and relax on pristine beaches. Glass-bottom boat tours showcase the reef without getting wet. Tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas provided. Small group sizes ensure personal interactive communication with experienced guides.

Morning at leisure to relax at your eco-retreat and enjoy scheduled ranger-guided nature walks and bird-watching. This afternoon and evening, journey north along the spectacular Great Barrier Reef Drive, perhaps Australia's most scenic coastal highway. Observe dramatic habitat changes as you venture towards the ancient Daintree Tropical Rainforest. Cruise the beautiful Daintree River on a solar electric boat spotting wildlife. Arrive at Cape Tribulation, a World Heritage area where pristine beaches, rainforest, cool streams and towering mountains meet. Explore the natural coastal assets before dining at a rainforest restaurant. Evening night walk searching for nocturnal wildlife adapted to tropical life. Return to your Port Douglas area accommodation.

Visit the world-famous Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre for cultural education from traditional owners, the Kuku Yalanji people. Participate in a traditional smoking ceremony for spiritual cleansing and receive traditional rainforest body paint. Ride the Eco-Shuttle to the Gorge entrance and walk an easy 1.5-hour interpretive trail through the incredible Daintree National Park rainforest. Refresh with dips in tranquil waterholes or swim in the main gorge, a truly special experience in pristine rainforest. Lunch break, then embark on a unique River Drift tour: blend hiking with serene floating down the Mossman River through lush rainforest. Return to Port Douglas and your

Transfer from Port Douglas to Cairns International Airport for your onward flight, carrying unforgettable memories of Australia's most spectacular destinations, from Sydney's icons to tropical reef and rainforest adventures.