Australia: Luxury Air Vacations

This Australia escorted air safari was hand crafted and perfected over several years.  Contact us for your personalized luxury travel arrangements.  We listen to our clients and specialize in luxury travel to Australia and the South Pacific.  You will be matched with a luxury travel expert.  We invite you to explore Australia through the eyes of a local.

Day 1  Sydney - Longreach (L,D)
These luxury adventure vacations depart Sydney and journey into the heart of the country at Longreach, a frontier township which embodies the true characters of the Australian outback. We land in the early afternoon and head to the Stockman's Hall of Fame to learn some outback history. This is Australia's most noted 'bush museum' which pays tribute to and tells the story of the explorers, adventurers and pioneers who opened up the outback.  Tonight we have a wonderful welcome dinner at the Qantas Museum.
Albert Park Motel or Jumbuck Motel

Day 2  Katherine (B,L,D)
In the morning we visit the Champion family who welcome us to their property and share their experiences in these harsh landscapes. The journey by private aircraft continues to the Northern Territory and the township of Katherine. Sweeping from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the West Australian border, the vast Katherine region is full of hidden secrets and offers a range of invigorating experiences for the traveller. Tonight we continue out adventure travel with a bush barbeque on the banks of the Katherine River.
Knotts Crossing Resort

Day 3  Katherine Gorge (B,L,D)
Cruise the magnificent Katherine Gorge. Join the aircraft this afternoon for a spectacular flight along the Arnhem Land escarpment to view the magnificent waterfalls and wildlife that make up this world heritage reserve. Our guided tour includes a cruise on the Yellow Waters Lagoon at sunset to view the incredible beauty and abundant wildlife of this remarkable World Heritage region.
Holiday Inn Gagadju Crocodile Hotel

Day 4  Kakadu National Park (B,L,D)
Kakadu National Park is home to the most outstanding concentration of Aboriginal art in Australia. This morning examine several natural shelters at Ubirr Rock that have a collection of Aboriginal rock paintings, some of which are over 20,000 years old. Then we head to Bowali Visitors centre, named after the Bowali Creek which flows nearby, the centre's long lineal design was inspired by an Aboriginal Rock Shelter. This afternoon we farewell Kakadu and our short flight takes us to Darwin.
Mantra on the Esplanade or similar

Day 5  Darwin (B,L,D)
Darwin has had a fascinating and turbulent history. Explore the various sights in Darwin City, we have organised an exclusive mini-coach that will be running throughout the day. This afternoon enjoy a sunset cruise in Darwin Harbour aboard Streeter Pearl Lugger.
Mantra on the Esplanade or similar

Day 6  Bungle Bungles (B,L,D)
Departing Darwin this morning you will enjoy spectacular aerial sightseeing over Lake Argyle and the fascinating Bungle Bungle Range which is located in Purnululu National Park - look for the tiger-striped, beehive shaped domes. On arrival in Kununurra we embark on a boat ride up the Ord River, through the inspiring scenery of the Kimberley region. Our cruise continues to the impressive Dam Wall, which holds back the waters of Lake Argyle, capable of holding 23 times the volume of water of Sydney Harbour.
Kununurra Country Club

Day 7  Cable Beach, Broome (B,L,D)
This morning our exclusive aircraft will once again provide spectacular views this time over the far northwest coastline and the Mitchell Plateau. Many luxury air vacations forget this incredible part of Australia.  It is rarely seen because it is extremely difficult to access from the ground. Enjoy a birds-eye view of this remote and stunning area that so few get the privilege to see. Arriving at the historic pearling port of Broome, we explore this unique township. The architecture reflects the Asian cultures that were predominant here in the early 20th century.
Cable Beach Club Resort

Day 8  Cable Beach, Broome (B,L,D)
Today is free to spend at your leisure. For those of you that are interested in enjoying the relaxing ambience of Cable Beach Club Resort, the day is yours. There is also a shuttle bus from the resort that can take you into Broome for shopping. Explore the township of Broome established in the days of the flourishing pearling industry at the turn of the century. Enjoy the grand expanse of the famous white sandy Cable Beach.
Cable Beach Club Resort

Day 9  Uluru, Red Center (B,L,D)
Departing Broome this morning our adventure travels over the vast Gibson Desert where we view amazing salt lake formations, on our way to the Red Centre of Australia - site of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Watch as Uluru, the world's largest monolith appears on the horizon. The "Red Centre" of Australia is a land of vivid colour and striking contrasts. Temperatures range from extreme heat to freezing cold, and seasons alternate between the wet and the dry, often with long periods of drought. Dinner tonight is a feast under the stars at the magnificent 'Sounds of Silence' dinner. Wonderfully placed between Uluru and Kata Tjuta, we experience the subtle colour changes of the Rock at sunset.
Sails in the Desert

Day 10  Kata Tjuta - Alice Springs (B,L,D)
This morning there is the opportunity to view the rock at sunrise and undertake a relaxed guided tour around its base followed by a visit to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), which are thirty-six conglomerate sandstone domes again steeped in Aboriginal folklore. Rejoining the aircraft, we head north to Alice Springs, probably the most famous of all Australian outback towns.
Crowne Plaza

Day 11  Alice Sprigs (B,L,D)
We start the day with a guided tour of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a marvelous facility providing support and health care to a vast outback region. We then enjoy an excursion to the picturesque Standley Chasm. Today we also visit the Telegraph Station,site of the original Repeater Station, which was for many years the sole reason for the existence of a handful of people in this remote area.

Crowne Plaza

Day 12  Alice Springs - Birdsville - Sydney (B,L)
This morning we set off on our return journey to Sydney, however, it is not over yet! Our first stop is the quaint outback Queensland town of Birdsville. There is nothing else like it anywhere! We will also enjoy lunch at the Birdsville Hotel- Australia's most remote outback pub. We have a refuelling stop in Bourke before the final leg of this memorable journey.

Looking for a privately guided tour of Australia, New Zealand or South Africa? Let us know your travel style and we will match you with a personal trip advisor to ensure your luxury Australia vacation package fits your budget and time of travel.  We are your Australia travel agents, who are either from Australia or travel to the South Pacific every year.  We listen to our clients requests.  Let us hand pick the right hotels and guides for your tailor-made Australia vacation.