Australia: Exclusive Resorts, Spas & Whitehaven Beach

Day 1  Rainforest Spa Ecolodge 
Arrive from your TransPacific flights into Cairns, in tropical north Queensland. Set off on the Captain Cook Highway for the Daintree Rainforest, where the “rainforest meets the reef.” For the next 2 days you will rest your head in the tranquil surroundings of the Daintree Eco Lodge in the heart of the world’s oldest living rainforest.  Start with one of the signature treatments at the award-winning day spa to help recover from any jetlag.
Daintree Eco Lodge

Day 2  Rainforest Spa Ecolodge (B)
Relax in your personal treehouse or “bayan” which is built to reinforce the feeling of being 'at one with nature', yet still providing all the creature comforts of home. Or venture out into the rainforest on a guided tour with a local expert guide.  Yoga by the on premise waterfall is a perfectly balancing experience.  
Daintree Eco Lodge

Day 3   From Rainforest to Qualia Resort and Whitehaven Beach
Leave your rainforest home to fly south to the Whitsunday Islands, considered Australia’s British Virgin Islands. Arrive at Hamilton Island, a short VIP transfer and you will come to Qualia Resort.  Constantly ranked as one of our traveler's favorite exclsuive Australian beach resorts, but not for what you typically think.  They have a unique pebble beach, but within a short seaplane flight or fun day trip away is spectacular Whitehaven beach.  This is one of the beach beaches in Australia.  Qualia Resort offers the perfect base for pampering at an exclusive resort nearby with a chance to experience Whitehaven beach numerous ways.
Qualia, an exclusive resort 

Day 4  Qualia Resort, Whitsundays (B)
Relax and enjoy the “White Haven Signature Ceremony” in Spa Ethos. Your escape begins with a native mint sea salt exfoliation that restores a glistening glow to your skin. The pearl and kelp body mud cleanses and nourishes, while the ocean dreaming massage works into your muscles. The final touch is a marine facial, which bestows suppleness and clarity.
Qualia, an exclusive resort 

Day 5  Qualia Resort, Whitsundays (B)
Today is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for some snorkeling or diving, visit stunning Whitehaven Beach, go sailing, golfing, or visit the wildlife habitat. Or just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Qualia, an exclusive resort 

Day 6  Luxury Mountain Retreat (B,D)
Hop on a quick flight to Brisbane where you will be whisked away to Spicer’s Peak Lodge. Located on 8000 acres at the peak of the ridge, with breathtaking views of the World Heritage listed Main Range National Park and Scenic Rim, Spicers Peak Lodge is Queensland’s highest mountain lodge retreat.
Spicer’s Peak Lodge, an exclusive resort 

Day 7-8  Luxury Mountain Retreat (B,D)
Your days are at your leisure. Enjoy a treatment in the new Spa Anise, known for the indulgent hot stone massages. For more active endeavours go for a full day hike in Main Range National Park, take a rainforest bushwalk, mountain biking adventure, play tennis, go stargazing, or wine tasting at the nearby Granite Belt wine region. In the evenings, enjoy the celebrated degustation dinner menu.
Spicer’s Peak Lodge, an exclsuive resort 

Day 9  Sydney (B)
Head back to the airport and fly down to spectacular Sydney! Sydney is iconic in every way -- the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the zoos and lively neighborhoods, Darling Harbour and its vast array of alfresco dining establishments -- all of it is delightful and worth thorough exploration.  Your hotel is located on a charming side street in the historical Rocks Precinct.  Moments away from most major attractions, yet quiet and relaxing, perfect for the second time visitor seeking an exclusive resort feel, in vibrant Sydney.
Observatory Hotel

Day 10-11  Sydney
These days are at your leisure to indulge in the “build your own treatment package” at The Observatory spa and enjoy the parts of Sydney that interest you most. Perhaps you’d like us to take a harbour luncheon cruise, or dive with sharks at Manly Oceanworld. A trip to the Aquarium, Wildlife World, or Taronga Zoo is also a must-do. The Blue Mountains, 2 hours outside Sydney, are great for wildlife lovers. Some love a surf lesson at famous Bondi Beach, well-known place to see and be seen. Others love the more relaxing beaches that surroundthe northern shores of Sydney, and romantics love a scenic seaplane flight to a gourmet lunch on the northern bays.
Observatory Hotel

Day 12  Depart
Say farewell to the “Land of Oz” where your memories will be as much of the indulgent relaxation at some of the top spas down under as the special adventures you could only experience in this unique country.

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