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Inspiring Australia

Operated by: Luxury Gold

13 Days from $11,115 per person
OCT 2023 - APR 2024 SMALL GROUP
Inspiring Australia Luxury Tour

Countries Visited

Australia ...more Australia

Locations Visited

Cairns, Daintree National Park, Uluru, Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, Watarrka National Park, Alice Springs, Sydney, Hunter Valley ...more Cairns, Daintree National Park, Uluru, Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, Watarrka National Park, Alice Springs, Sydney, Hunter Valley
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Cairns

    Meet your Travel Concierge 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.

    meals Dinner
    hotel The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
  2. Day 2 The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture

    Join your Local Expert for a fascinating exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Daintree National Park and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch
    hotel The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
  3. Day 3 Cairns Natural Wonders

    Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colours. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch
    hotel The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
  4. Day 4 Into the Outback

    Discover the domes of Kata Tjuṯa, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetizers and a multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu.
  5. Day 5 Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa

    Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Uluṟu. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu.
  6. Day 6 Spectacular Sunrise

    Witness a mesmerising sunrise over Uluru before returning to your hotel for breakfast. Travel towards Kings Canyon, stopping 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.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    hotel Kings Canyon Resort.
  7. Day 7 Desert and Canyons

    Take a sunrise walk through Kings Canyon to the domed Lost City and Garden of Eden watering hole or stroll the Canyon Creek Bed. In Alice Springs, join host Danny for stories and songs while feasting on barbecue around a campfire.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    hotel Alice Springs Lasseters.
  8. Day 8 Alice Springs to Sydney

    Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility to learn how they save lives in the Outback. Or, head to the School of the Air to see how technology is used to educate in this remote area. Later, take a flight to Sydney.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel The Langham, Sydney.
  9. Day 9 Sydney Included Choice & Hunter Valley

    Enjoy a Sydney sightseeing tour including seeing the famed Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Customise your day and join an Aboriginal guide for a 90-minute leisurely walkabout through the Rocks District. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.
  10. Day 10 Hunter Valley Wine Region

    Spend the day exploring the amazing Hunter Valley Wine Region. Indulge in exclusive private wine tastings at boutique vineyards and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. There will be time to explore cellar doors, a cheese shop, chocolatier, and more before spending the evening at leisure.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch
    hotel voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.
  11. Day 11 Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

    Return to Sydney to explore its harbour on a lunch cruise. Pass iconic sights, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch
    hotel The Langham, Sydney.
  12. Day 12 Sydney at Leisure Relaxed Start

    Wake up to a day at leisure in the harbour city of Sydney. You may choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or take the ferry to Manly Beach. Late afternoon, join a VIP guided tour of the Sydney Opera House before a Celebration Dinner at Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong restaurant.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel The Langham, Sydney.
  13. Day 13 Farewell Sydney

    After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

    meals Breakfast
Inspiring Australia Luxury Tour Map
Price Includes

Dining Summary

  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 6 Lunch (L)

Choice Highlights

  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Great Barrier Reef: Dive into one of the seven wonders of the natural world. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef and one of the most complex ecosystems we have. See incredible aquatic life beneath the surface as you swim.
  • Kuranda: Board your SkyRail cable car to ascend through rainforest to reach the mountain village of Kuranda. Take time to explore the vibrant local markets before returning to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Alice Springs: Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility and learn how this non-profit organisation is saving lives in the outback.
  • Alice Springs: Visit the School of the Air and learn about the technology used to teach children in these remote areas.

Additional Included Highlights

  • : You will be escorted by one of our fine Travel Concierges, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
  • : At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling, with prompt delivery inside your room.
  • : Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • : Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • : Complimentary airport transfers are included on start and end dates, on Days 4 and 8 for your internal-holiday flights, and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight.

Exceptional Dining

  • Palm Cove: Savour a meal made from the finest quality local seasonal ingredients at this award-winning restaurant. Relax in the tropical setting with a glass of wine as you overlook the stunning crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea while nestled beneath Melaleuca trees.
  • Uluru: Experience the magic of this powerful place as the sun sets and darkness cloaks the land. The soulful sound of the digeridoo plays as you feast on fine local cuisine during the award-winning Sounds of Silence dinner.
  • Curtin Springs: Be welcomed by the Severin family, who have lived on this land for several generations, at their ranch. Experience a lively barbecue lunch near the 4,000 head of cattle who roam the land and hear from the locals about what life is like in the unforgiving Outback.
  • Alice Springs: Dine in the wilderness of the Outback at an authentic Bush BBQ as you feast under the stars.
  • Hunter Valley: Discover the bouquets of one of Australia's most famous wine regions. Arrive to a private wine tasting at a boutique winery, where you can sample the wines that grow here, then enjoy an exquisite tasting lunch with your fellow travellers.

Journey Highlights

  • Daintree Rainforest: Join your Local Expert for an insightful exploration in the oldest tropical rainforest on earth. Learn about the close relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with the land here, which they've been connected to for thousands of years. The experience reduces inequalities for indigenous people & preserves local traditions, protects natural culturally sensitive sites and promotes cultural vibrancy. This experience creates employment opportunities for local Kuku Yalanji people who are proud to share and preserve their land and culture.
  • Kata Tjuta: Join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk through the sacred Walpa Gorge, which is a refuge from the hot desert sun for a variety of flora and fauna. Admire the change in colour on the gorge walls and spot the odd wallaby.
  • Uluru: Arrive at the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in the afternoon in time to see the sun slipping behind the majestic rock. See the vibrant colours of the landscape lit up as you sip on sparkling wine.
  • Uluru: Watch the sunrise over Uluru as you are enchanted by the magical 'Field of Light' art installation by Artist Bruce Munro.
  • Uluru: Visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole, home to the Anangu’s wanampi, an ancestral water snake.
  • Uluru: Learn about the strong connection shared over millennia between the Anangu and this ancient land on a visit to the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
  • Uluru: Watch as the sun rises behind the majestic Uluṟu and it is cast in glowing red hues. The rest of the morning is yours to enjoy at leisure, basking in the warm sun of this remote stretch of sacred land.
  • Curtin Springs: Visit Curtin Springs Station and learn about the legacy of the Severin family and their wrangling heritage.
  • : Rise with the sun and embark on a vigorous 6-kilometre Rim Walk at Kings Canyon. Ascend the canyon for awe-inspiring views from Cotterill's Lookout and marvel at the many sandstone domes, naturally created in weird and wonderful shapes.
  • Hunter Valley: Marvel at the vastness of untouched landscape on your journey northwards to the Hunter Valley. After miles of pristine natural terrain, the neat rows of vineyards will appear, whetting your appetite for what's to come.
  • Sydney: Step on board a luxurious cruiser and sail around the glistening Sydney harbour while you savour a delicious lunch with a strong focus on local produce and wines.

Luxury Hotels

  • Uluru: Situated in the heart of Australia’s Red Center, the five-star Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort is a beautiful oasis amid the raw beauty of the Outback. It comes with a wellness spa, swimming-pool, gourmet restaurants and an impressive collection of indigenous artworks.

Personalize your day

  • Great Barrier Reef: Dive into one of the seven wonders of the natural world. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef and one of the most complex ecosystems we have. See incredible aquatic life beneath the surface as you swim.
  • Kuranda: Board your SkyRail cable car to ascend through rainforest to reach the mountain village of Kuranda. Take time to explore the vibrant local markets before returning to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
  • Alice Springs: Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility and learn how this non-profit organisation is saving lives in the outback.
  • Alice Springs: Visit the School of the Air and learn about the technology used to teach children in these remote areas.

VIP Experiences

  • Sydney: Embark on a behind the scenes VIP tour of the famous Sydney Opera House and uncover its intriguing secrets. Afterward, enjoy an unforgettable Celebration Dinner at creative chef Peter Gilmore's Bennelong restaurant, set in the building's iconic sails.

Well-being

  • : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Concierges and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
  • : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
  • : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Dates & Prices

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