Top 10 Australian Experiences

Far North Queensland – Mission Beach - 2 hours south of Cairns - Absolute beachfront spa resort, recently refurbished, beautiful views,  white sands. We have put a package together including some optional activities. There is a lot you can do just there or a few km away.

www.castaways.com.au

Sydney Seaplanes : A mere 20 minutes flying time from the hustle and bustle of Sydney to land at the foot step of the exquisitely tranquil Cottage Point Inn. This beautiful restaurant is perched on the waters edge in the heart of the Ku-ring -gai Chase National Park and is renowned for offering exceptional modern Australian cuisine. After a leisurely 3 course à la carte lunch reboard your seaplane and fly over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, before landing at Rose Bay. Accommodation is available in the Cottage Point Inn’s premier apartment. This self contained apartment has a large separate living area, complete with balcony perfect for pre-dinner drinks and looks directly over the Hawkesbury River.

www.seaplanes.com.au

Victoria – Daylesford – 90 mn from Melbourne: known for its mineral springs and abundance of health and wellbeing centres and spas, Daylesford, Victoria is a place of breathtaking scenery, with a strong regional food and wine culture, a myriad of historical wonders, natural mineral springs and a number of spa retreats and holistic health services. Lake House is a tranquil retreat that includes thirty-three rooms and suites with either courtyard or waterfront views, and a private Luxury Retreat. Six acres of manicured gardens extend down to the waters of Lake Daylesford and provide guests with immediate access to the lake shore and the Wombat State Forest beyond.

www.lakehouse.com.au

South Australia - Kangaroo Island – Southern Ocean Lodge : Widely regarded as Australia’s Galapagos and brimming with diverse wildlife and natural beauty. Australia’s third largest island offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. 21 organic luxe suites feature bespoke furnishings, lavish sleeping areas, sunken lounge, glass-walled ensuite and outdoor terrace, each with breathtaking views to the great Southern Ocean. Locally commissioned designer furnishings, recycled timbers, hand cut limestone walls and sandblasted floors complement a groundbreaking sustainable philosophy to promote a true and unique sense of place.

www.southernoceanlodge.com.au

South Australia - Gawlers Range Safari - Flights from Adelaide to Ceduna or Port Lincoln : Kangaluna’s accommodation has large 7 by 5 metre luxury safari tents. Each has two rooms and own private shower and toilet. Safaris are conducted in air-conditioned luxury 4WD vehicles. On to the coast, you’ll experience the thrill of swimming with Australian Sea Lions and Dolphins in a protected bay. This alone has become a major attraction of our Safaris and accolades from guests from all over the world have highlighted how rich this nature, and life experience is.

www.gawlerrangessafaris.com

Central Australia – Ayers Rock – Longitude 131 : Located in the heart of Australia and facing majestic Uluru (Ayers Rock), Longitude 131° offers a uniquely personal experience, complete with pampering accommodation in 15 luxury tents with private views of the changing colours of Uluru as the sun rises and sets

www.voyages.com.au

Top End – Kakadu – Bamurru Plains : Bamurru Plains is an extraordinary bush experience on the edge of Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory. The coastal floodplains of northern Australia are home to prolific bird and wildlife whilst Kakadu and Arnhem Land are the heartland of the country’s indigenous culture.

The nine room camp exudes ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ ensuring that guests are introduced to the sights and sounds of this spectacular environment in style and exclusivity. It is the soft touches that surprise in this remote bush location and the understated luxury is very much in tune with the surrounding environment

www.bamurruplains.com

Western Australia – Ningaloo Reef – Sal Sallis : Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is an exclusive safari camp hidden in the white sand dunes of Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park. Nine spacious wilderness tents are just metres from the water’s edge and the world’s greatest fringing coastal coral reef. Sal Salis accommodation and hosting style exudes ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ and Sal Salis guides deliver an extraordinary insight to one of Australia’s best kept natural secrets – Ningaloo Reef.

www.salsalis.com.au

Queensland – Hamilton Island – Qualia : Located at the southern edge of the reef on the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island, with outstanding attention to design and an exceptional spa, the qualia experience is one of deep sensory sophistication 60 spacious one-bedroom freestanding pavilions provide an indulgent space to relax in and unwind, with either a sundeck or private infinity edge plunge pool. Or, there’s the uncompromising luxury and privacy of the Beach House with its own guest pavilion, private full-size pool and breathtaking views.

www.qualia.com.au

Tasmania – Saphire Freycinet mid-way between Launceston and Hobart : Freycinet contains part of the rugged Tasmanian coastline and includes the secluded Wineglass Bay, voted by several travel authorities as one of the world’s ten best beaches. Saffire Freycinet is Australia’s new luxury coastal sanctuary on Tasmania’s East Coast, delivering sophisticated and intimate style and an inspirational experience. Featuring 20 luxurious suites,
exclusive day spa, restaurant, guest lounge and bar, this new experience is a celebration of the art of service, internal and external wellbeing, local culinary delights, ancient landscapes and abundant wildlife.

www.saffire-freycinet.com.au

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