Saturday in Hobart means the Salamanca Market, one of the city's great highlights. Browse among hundreds of stalls set out on historic Salamanca Place, selling handmade products and locally grown produce. Then head for the eclectic MONA – the Museum of Old and New Art – where the fascinating exhibits thrill and challenge in equal measure. Stay Two Nights: Adelaide, Mayfair Hotel (B/D)
Your private jet departs Adelaide to the historic mining town of Kalgoorlie. Discover the inner workings of one of the world's largest open-cut mines, the colossal Super Pit, before flying to Busselton in the Margaret River region in the southwestern corner of WA, a vibrant coastal town close to the region's stunning wineries, famous for its beautiful coral reefs and seasonal humpback whale populations. Stay Two Nights: Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, Margaret River (B/L/D)
Board your private jet for the trip north to the Coral Coast. Get up close and personal with the stunning coral reef and tropical marine life in Exmouth with a glass bottom boat tour and experience the unique beauty of this world-famous attraction. Continue to Broome, where your stay begins with sunset drinks on the lawn at the award-winning Zanders Restaurant, one of the finest viewpoints in Broome to enjoy the pastel-coloured sunset over the Indian Ocean. After drinks, head into the restaurant for a delicious dinner. Stay Two Nights: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (B/D)
Enjoy a Broome Cultural Tour and get an in-depth insight into this beautiful town rich in history and culture. Learn about the indigenous culture and its importance to the community and delve into the history of the pearling industry which has been the backbone of Broome throughout time.
Today, you have the option at your own expense to travel north for a half-day tour to Talbot Bay, to the remarkable Horizontal Falls, a tidal phenomenon Sir David Attenborough described as “Australia's most unusual natural wonder”. At high tide, water rushes through two narrow chasms in the McLarty Range, creating the sensation of a turquoise-coloured waterfall flowing horizontally. (B/L)
Signature Experiences:
Enjoy a full day visiting Litchfield National Park, home to stunning waterfalls, lush rainforest, breathtaking landscapes and iconic magnetic termite mounds. Take in the magnificent scenery with a walk up the falls or swim in one of the waterholes offering respite from the heat. It is truly a magical natural wonder. (B/L)
Head south to the Red Centre and the spiritual heart of the continent, Uluru.
Tonight, enjoy the stunning Sounds of Silence dinner, an evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky. Begin with canapes and sparkling wine and followed by a bush tucker-inspired three-course meal. Finally, an astronomer will decode the stars in the brilliant Red Centre skies, pointing out planets, galaxies and more. Stay Two Nights: Uluru, Desert Gardens Hotel (B/D)
Board your private jet bound for tropical Queensland. View the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef as you continue to Cairns. Enjoy a guided tour of this tropical town and discover the stunning palm fringed beach of Palm Cove as your stroll along the jetty, marvel at the one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia at Cairns Botanic Gardens and enjoy the buzzing Cairns waterfront area with its wide selection of exquisite eateries and bars and stunning lagoon.
Afterwards, check in to your luxurious hotel, situated on the Esplanade overlooking the marina. Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La The Marina (B/D)
Fly to Hervey Bay and board a ferry to transfer to K'gari ( Fraser Island ), the world's largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. It was listed as a World Heritage Area in 1992 to recognise the island's internationally significant natural features. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a sunset drink. Stay Two Nights: K'gari (Fraser Island), Kingfisher Bay Resort (B/D)
Today, explore the stunning K'gari ( Fraser Island ). Your guide is an expert with local knowledge and a passion for the island. On this adventurous day out, you'll drive across sand tracks to explore some of the most beautiful, natural spots and listen to fascinating facts about the island's history, flora and fauna. Visit Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) – the island's most iconic, picture-perfect swimming spot.
Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear blue fresh water and relax on the sandy white beaches. Wander through the subtropical rainforest and drive along 75 Mile Beach where you may spot dingoes, birds of prey flying above, or humpback whales, migrating down the coast (between July –November). Learn about the radiant, cliff-like sand formations and the Indigenous Dreamtime stories that surround them. Enjoy a buffet lunch of fresh local produce. (B/L)
This morning, head to Blue Mountains for a visit. Enjoy the unique rugged landscapes, stunning waterfalls and sheer vastness of this iconic mountain range that is named for its native tree vapour scattering blue light from the sun, casting a blue hue over the ranges. Return to the airport where you depart Sydney on your flight to Melbourne, where your remarkable journey ends. (B)
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