Inspiring Australia

Your complimentary, private transfer takes you to your local departure airport. On arrival at the airport, you'll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. In the evening meet your traveling concierge and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at the Reef House Restaurant, where you will enjoy a meal made from seasonal ingredients as you overlook the crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Daintree National Park is the largest continuous area of tropical rainforest on the Australian continent. Join your local expert for a fascinating exploration into this ancient rainforest and learn about the close relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Lunch is served in the quaint Daintree village. Return to your hotel, where you have the evening at your leisure.

Visible from space, the Great Barrier Reef is a place of great ecological value and beauty. Experience its magic as you cruise out to the Outer Reef to enjoy the day relaxing onboard, or take to the water to discover spectacular coral formations and a world of unique marine creatures, as you snorkel around underwater gardens. Lunch is served outdoors on the pontoon.

Depart the holiday hotspot of Cairns, flying to Uluru, the heart of Australia. The domes of Kata Tjuta are your first stop. Join your traveling concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge, tracing the cultural significance of Kata Tjuta's ancient rocky domes. In the late afternoon, venture into the spiritual midst of Uluru in time to enjoy sparkling wine and a spectacular sunset.

Experience the renowned Field of Light – 50,000 hand-crafted glass spheres of coloured light – a magical sight to behold. Wander through the paths and then, from the dune-top, watch as the dawn creeps across the desert plain and lights up Uluru. Later, spend time at the base of Uluru's red slopes, embracing the timeless stories of the Anangu people, whose rock art you'll have the opportunity to view. Visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole, home to the Anangu's wanampi, an ancestral water snake. Then venture to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where you'll learn about the strong connection shared over millennia between the Anangu and this ancient land. Explore the Tjukurpa Tunnel and read about the history and flora and fauna of the park. This evening meet the magical stars of the Southern Hemisphere at the sensational Sounds of Silence Dinner.

Witness a mesmerising sunrise over Uluru before returning to your hotel for breakfast. From here you'll travel towards Kings Canyon. Your next stop is Curtin Springs Station. Learn about the legacy of the Severin family and their wrangling heritage and then kick back in true Aussie-style at a barbecue lunch. Continue to your destination, Kings Canyon Resort.

Perfect for observing the changing colours of the landscape, today you're off on a sunrise 6 km rim walk exploration of spectacular Kings Canyon. Highlights include the domed "Lost City," and the luscious "Garden of Eden." If you'd prefer a more relaxed walk, you can explore the boulder-strewn Canyon Creek Bed, getting up close to the native plants and bird life that call this part of the world home. Afterwards you're traveling past the vast outback landscape towards Alice Springs at the foot of the MacDonnell Ranges. Join your Alice Springs hosts this evening for a barbecue dinner around a campfire.

Spend some time at the School of the Air to learn about the technology used to teach children in these remote areas, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service to see how this organization is saving lives in the outback. Later, you'll fly to Sydney, where you have a free evening to explore this vibrant city.

Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blue Mountains National Park, known for its dramatic landscapes. See the Three Sisters rock formations, marvel at Bridal Veil Falls and embark on a peaceful wilderness walk. Enjoy lunch at your leisure, before arriving at your hotel. Later meet your fellow travelers for a delicious dinner made from spectacular local produce.

Take in vistas of pristine landscapes, as you travel north towards the Hunter Valley for a day of fine cuisine and wine. On arrival, you'll enjoy a private wine tasting at one of the region's renowned wineries, followed by an exquisite tasting lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure at your boutique hotel, perhaps opting for a massage at the spa. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel.

Prepare for a day of sailing on iconic Sydney Harbor. Join a skilled crew for a sailing experience on Sydney Harbor and take in views of Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and the secluded coves surrounded by multi-million dollar mansions. Enjoy the evening at your leisure, perhaps dining at one of the city's popular restaurants.

With your traveling concierge, see the city's beachside Eastern Suburbs and take a stroll along the scenic coastal path. In the afternoon, enjoy a VIP tour of the famous Sydney Opera House, before enjoying a celebration dinner at Peter Gilmore's iconic Bennelong Restaurant, set in the sails of the Sydney Opera House.

After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travelers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. On arrival at your home airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your private transfer home.