Australia from All Angles

Return to life’s simple pleasures amid Australia’s UNESCO-listed Greater Blue Mountains, with a stay at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. Inspired by an authentic Aussie homestead and set within over 7,000 acres, there is no shortage of space here - something that’s more important than ever these days. Possible experiences range from scenic horseback treks and wildlife-spotting expeditions, to guided nature hikes and simply spellbinding stargazing sessions. There is also a huge focus on conservation here. The vast majority of ingredients are sourced from the resort’s own 1832 Heritage Garden, while complimentary conservation sessions invite all ages to make a hands-on contribution to the restoration and protection of the reserve – from tree planting to wombat surveys.

Follow the path of bush pioneers, gold rush prospectors, and legendary adventurers as the luxurious Indian Pacific train takes you from Sydney to Perth across three nights. With the Platinum Service, you can look forward to complimentary, regionally inspired gourmet meals – including breakfasts, two-course lunches and four-course dinners – as well as fine wines and other beverages, served in the exclusive Platinum Club cabin. You will stay in a spacious and comfortable cabin, complete with power outlets, large windows and an en suite bathroom. Throughout your journey, enjoy an array of off-train experiences – from tours of Broken Hill and Adelaide, to wine tasting in the famed Barossa Valley, to dinner beneath the stars on the plains of remote Rawlinna.

Housed within three stunning 19th-century State Buildings, COMO The Treasury is an urban oasis in the historic heart of Perth, perfectly located for exploring the delights of the city – from the glorious Kings Park, to the convict-era Fremantle Prison, to the beautiful beaches outside of the centre. While here, hop on a ferry to Rottnest Island, where you may choose to explore by bicyle, chill on the beach, discover the historic highlights, visit wartime relics, or go in search of the ‘world’s happiest animal’ - the quokka.

Spend the last part of your Australian journey getting back to nature, surrounded by sand dunes and overlooking the shores of the World Heritage Site Ningaloo Coast in the Cape Range National Park. A true paradise for wildlife fanatics, Sal Salis Ningaloo invites you to explore the protected reef and its spectacular species – whether sea kayaking above huge schools of fish, reef sharks and coral formations, or drift snorkelling just offshore. While here, you can also enjoy an utterly once-in-a-lifetime marine encounter. Between mid-March and late July, experience the indescribable feeling of swimming with mighty whale sharks (the planet’s largest fish!) while early-August to the end of October is when humpback whales are often seen in the surrounding waters. On your last day, you will fly back to the UK.