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15 Day itinerary in Australia, Oceania

The Best of Australia

This is a sample itinerary of the best Australia has to offer in just 15 days. We can fully customise anything for you, but if you are time poor, then this is an 'express' luxury trip.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Sydney

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Private Yacht Charter in Sydney with knowledgable skipper

2

Private Helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef

3

Eat in some of the best local restaurants

4

Unique oyster experience in Tasmania

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Melbourne

Private ground transfer from Melbourne Airport or a local metropolitan address to Crown Towers (per couple). Upon checking-in and dropping your luggage, your group of 8 will be accompanied by a representative directly across the Yarra River to the adjacent Microflite Helipad for the 75 minute flight to the Twelve Apostles where you will take a 60 minute privately guided ground tour. At the conclusion of this, you will fly back towards Melbourne via Terindah Estate on the Bellarine Peninsula for lunch with matching wines, returning to Melbourne at approximately 4.30PM. Currently listed as the best restaurant in Australia, according to the The World's 50 Best Restaurants List, you will enjoy a tasting menu with matching wines. A private minibus will transport the group to and from the restaurant, approximately 20 minutes away.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 2

place Melbourne

Today you will experience a comprehensive overview of Melbourne that includes a masterclass at St Ali coffee roasters, private tours of both the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) and Royal Botanic Gardens, lunch by the bay at Stokehouse followed by a driving tour covering Albert Park Lake, St Kilda Beach, the Brighton Beachboxes, Toorak, Olympic Boulevard Stadium Precinct, East Melbourne, Fitzroy, Carlton and finally a short walking tour through the CBD.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 3

place Tasmania

Andrew McConnell is an iconic Melbourne chef and tonight you will enjoy a fabulous tasting menu along with matching wines. A private minibus will transport the group to and from the restaurant, approximately 15 minutes from the hotel. This morning, enjoy a stop at a quintessential Melbourne cafe en route to Essendon Airport for the 1 hour flight to Hobart. Board your very own luxury private jet for the journey to Tasmania. Upon arrival into Hobart, a minibus will take you to MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) for a guided tour and lunch at The Source Restaurant. Following lunch at MONA, a luxury minibus will take you to Saffire Freycinet.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 4

place Tasmania

There is no set itinerary and you may choose to separate from the rest of the group. Recommended Activities With A Guide Include A Beekeeping Experience, Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm, Tasmanian Devil Experience, Wineglass Lookout Walk, Freycinet Bays & Capes Walk, Pelican Bay Kayaking & Bird-Watching Or A Guided Indigenous Walk. Rate includes breakfast, lunch, degustation dinner in othe Palate restaurant accompanied with deluxe dinner beverages, mini bar, internet access, all Saffire complimentary activities (excluding Signature Experiences) and a $200 gift per couple for spa treatments, premium beverages or Saffire signature experiences.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 5

place Tasmania

There is no set itinerary and you may choose to separate from the rest of the group. Recommended activities are Stand Up Paddleboarding, Fishing, Jogging, Golf, Mountain Biking, Archery, Cooking Class and a Mixology Experience.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 6

place Sydney

Following breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred back to Hobart Airport for the flight to Sydney. Private charter and tour of Sydney Harbour aboard Quantum Superyacht including a knowledgable skipper, lunch and alcoholic beverages. A la carte in main dining room with views overlooking the harbour.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 7

place Sydney

2.5 hour private guided walking tour around the Rocks and CBD followed by a 1 hour private tour with separate guide at Sydney Opera House. Pickup from Sydney Opera House and ground transfer to Rose Bay for seaplane to Cottage Point Inn, Hawkesbury River. You will then be returned to the hotel either by water taxi or luxury minibus. A private mixology tour featuring 3 cocktail bars through a neighbourhood of your choice - Surry Hills, CBD or Paddington (includes food).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 8

place Sydney

Highlights include hidden beaches, Double Bay, Woollahra, Paddington, Watson's Bay, Vaucluse & Bondi Beach. Lunch at Icebergs in Bondi Beach along with a private Aboriginal experience at La Perouse and guided walk through South Head. A very short walk or optional private transfer to dinner with matching wine pairings.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 9

place Blue Mountains

Arrive at Wolgan Valley in style with a scenic helicopter transfer over the Blue Mountains (2 separate helicopters). Day At Leisure. Included Options Available Are Guided Horseriding, Guided Bushwalking, Conservation Activities, Colonial Heritage Tour, Stargazing Talk.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 10

place Blue Mountains

Day At Leisure. Included Options Available Are Guided Horseriding, Guided Bushwalking, Conservation Activities, Colonial Heritage Tour, Stargazing Talk.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 11

place Hamilton Island

Return back to Sydney Airport where you will board the jet again for the flight to Hamilton Island Enjoy a delicious a la carte lunch along with stunning views at the Beach Club. Get up close and personal with Aussie animals on a privately guided tour of the park.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 12

place Hamilton Island

Private 30 Minute Whitsunday Island and Whitehaven Express Scenic Plane Flight: Non-stop scenic aeroplane flight, circumnavigate Whitsunday Island the largest and most diverse Whitsunday Island. Flight features include Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet as well as the many fjord like inlets that penetrate the island. Return via Hook Passage, Cid Harbour and the Whitsunday Passage. Full Day Private Boat Charter Aboard Awol - Includes lunch, alcoholic beverages and swimming accessories.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 13

place Adelaide

Following breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for the flight to Adelaide. Original Cellar Vintage Tawny Tasting & Lunch The d’Arenberg Cube is a five storey multi-function building set among Mourvèdre vines The building has the optical illusion of floating in a vineyard, each level with spectacular views over-looking the rolling hills of Willunga. Inside you’ll find a cellar door, a fine dining restaurant, and numerous artworks and features throughout curated by Chief Winemaker and fourth generation family member, Chester Osborn. Your experience begins in the Alternate Realties Museum on the ground floor of the d’Arenberg Cube, where a private hosted exploration will take you through a space filled with wall to wall art installations designed to excite and awaken your senses. The tour is followed by a complimentary tasting of the d’Arenberg ‘Essentials’ as you take in the views from the top floor. You will then proceed with your host to explore the original cellar, where you will have the chance to taste barrel samples from a collection of our oldest tawnies. Join us on a guided historical tour of Penfolds Magill Estate just on twilight. Your host will take you on a journey through Penfolds history including a visit to the Grange Cottage and our vintage cellar. You will also experience the underground drives and see the original hiding spot of Max Schubert’s hidden Grange. Your host will then lead you to our award winning Restaurant where you will enjoy a 7 course Degustation Experience. Each course is matched with a wine carefully selected by our Sommelier from our Cellar.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 14

place Adelaide

Following breakfast, a luxury minibus will transport you to Henschke winery for an in-depth experience at their property including a tour, tastings and lunch. For your final dinner, enjoy a 5 course tasting menu with matching wines at The Louise's in-house restaurant.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 15

place Kangaroo Island

Upon arrival into Kingscote Airport, you will be met by 2 x Land Rover 4WDs for your private wildlife tour of the island featuring Seal Bay, Flinders Chase + Koalas and Kangaroos. Morning tea and a gourmet lunch is included on this very special way to end the trip. Upon arrival into Melbourne airport, you will be transferred in 4 separate vehicles to your hotel or local metropolitan address.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (15)
  • Lunch (15)
  • Dinner (15)
  • Snacks (15)

Transport expand_less

  • Private Jet and Minibus

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Cycling

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Hiking

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Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Yoga

Meditation

Wellness retreat

Detox

Historic & cultural landmarks

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Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

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$37,600.00 USD