Experience Authentic Australia

Breathtaking natural beauty, fantastic flora and fauna, and Aboriginal delights combine on this tailor-made itinerary of Australia's Northern Territory and Western Australia. From wildlife-rich wetlands and white-sand beaches, to rugged wilderness and coastal cities, experience the diversity of these regions with a range of authentic experiences and properties.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Join an Aboriginal guide as you cruise along the East Alligator River in the UNESCO World Heritage Kakadu National Park

Discover the awe-inspiring ancient landscape of The Kimberley region, swimming in waterfalls, walking beside towering gorges or soaring over ancient boab trees by helicopter

Experience the natural wonders of the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Marine Park, swimming with either whale sharks or humpback whales, depending on when you visit

Spot the super cute quokkas of Rottnest Island on a day trip from Perth

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Get ready for an authentic Aboriginal experience in the Margaret River Region. Join local people as you forage for bush foods, learn about native plants, watch traditional tool making and listen to stories and a live didgeridoo performance in the Ngilgi Cave, before a traditional lunch prepared using foraged produce.

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ITINERARY DETAILS

DAY 1-4Darwin, Australia

DAY 1-4 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

Plenty of character, colourful markets and quality culinary offerings await in Darwin, where you will stay for one night.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Darwin General Aviation Terminal for your private flight to Bamurru Plains, Mary River Wetlands.

Mindil Beach Casino and Resort

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: An expansive resort with a wealth of fabulous facilities
Feature: Four restaurants, four bars and a 24-hour casino
Rooms: 32 five-star rooms
Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Star rating: 5 Star

DAY 4-7Mary River Wetlands, Australia

DAY 4-7 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

Stay beside Kakadu National Park, one of just a handful of World Heritage areas listed for both their natural and cultural prominence. Discover the park’s ancient Aboriginal rock art and prolific birdlife, with about one third of all Australia’s bird species found here! Enjoy a picnic at Ubirr Rock before cruising along the East Alligator River with an Aboriginal guide, spotting a huge concentration of crocodiles.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Darwin Airport for your flight to Kununurra. From here, fly to El Questro Homestead, The Kimberley.

Bamurru Plains

Type: Boutique Hotel
Summary: Luxury eco-camp offering a unique and remote bush experience
Feature: Excellent wildlife and bird-watching opportunities
Rooms: 10 rustic bungalow lodges
Location: Northern Territory, Australia

DAY 7-10The Kimberley, Australia

DAY 7-10 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

The sprawling Kimberley outback has fewer people per square kilometre than almost anywhere else on the planet, ensuring a remote, rural and spellbindingly scenic setting. From your base of the El Questro Homestead, enjoy alfresco adventures including cruising along the Chamberlain Gorge, visiting the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs, bird watching tours and horseriding.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Kununurra Airport for your flight to Broome. From here, take a shared transfer to Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Broome.

El Questro Homestead

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: A luxury retreat amid the ancient landscape of The Kimberley
Feature: A programme of activities embrace the striking surroundings
Rooms: 9 rooms and suites
Location: Western Australia, Australia

DAY 10-12Broome, Australia

DAY 10-12 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

Enjoy time spent at leisure in beautiful Broome, renowned for its pearling history and sandy beaches. Experience the pearling process for yourself at Willie Creek Pearl Farm, or explore the Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre, a creative hub that hosts workshops and community festivals for indigenous tribes. The Broome Bird Observatory showcases a wealth of winged species, while your hotel overlooks the white sands of Cable Beach.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Broome airport for your flight to Learmonth Airport. From here, fly to Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef Resort, Ningaloo Reef.

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: An Asian-inspired retreat located directly on Cable Beach
Feature: Fabulous facilities include a spa and several restaurants
Rooms: 225 studios, bungalows, villas and suites
Location: Western Australia, Australia

DAY 12-15Ningaloo Reef, Australia

DAY 12-15 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

From your luxury eco-camp, head out by boat with a small group and guide into the waters of the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Marine Park to swim with whale sharks (if travelling between April and July) or humpback whales (if you’re visiting the reef between August and October). Of course, a wealth of other marine life can be spotted as you snorkel.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Learmonth Airport for your flight to Perth. From here, take a private car transfer to COMO The Treasury, Perth.

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

Type: Luxury Tent
Summary: An eco-friendly bush camp overlooking the Ningaloo Reef
Feature: Whale sharks and humpback whales visit the waters seasonally
Rooms: 15 wilderness tents
Location: Western Australia, Australia

DAY 15-18Perth, Australia

DAY 15-18 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

Explore lively, laid-back Perth on an engaging guided tour. From here, visit captivating Cottesloe Beach and the city of Fremantle, exploring the wonderful Western Australian Maritime Museum, before cruising back to Perth along the Swan River. Visit beautiful Rottnest Island, exploring its historic sites and searching for adorable quokkas, often described as the world’s happiest animal!

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Cape Lodge, Margaret River.

COMO The Treasury

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: Urban hotel located in grand 19th-century state buildings
Feature: Enjoy the idyllic indoor heated pool with cityscape views
Rooms: 48 rooms and suites
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Star rating: 5 Star

DAY 18-22Margaret River, Australia

DAY 18-22 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

The final stop on your Aussie adventure is the magnificent Margaret River Region, where a guided walking tour showcases spectacular local produce, cuisine and wine. Explore the diverse landscape of Dunsborough and Yallingup on a full-day Aboriginal cultural experience; forage for native foods, listen to a live didgeridoo performance, and enjoy an authentic bush lunch. On your last day, you will fly back to the UK.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Perth Airport for your flight to the UK.

Cape Lodge

Type: Luxury Lodge
Summary: A boutique vineyard retreat in a gourmet region of Australia
Feature: Learn the Chef’s secrets at a cookery masterclass
Rooms: 22 rooms & suites and a five-bedroom residence
Location: Margaret River & The Southwest Coast, Western Australia, Australia
Star rating: 5 Star

DAY 1-4ACCOMMODATION

Darwin, Australia

Plenty of character, colourful markets and quality culinary offerings await in Darwin, where you will stay for one night.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Darwin General Aviation Terminal for your private flight to Bamurru Plains, Mary River Wetlands.

Mindil Beach Casino and Resort

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: An expansive resort with a wealth of fabulous facilities
Feature: Four restaurants, four bars and a 24-hour casino
Rooms: 32 five-star rooms
Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Star rating: 5 Star

DAY 4-7ACCOMMODATION

Mary River Wetlands, Australia

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Darwin Airport for your flight to Kununurra. From here, fly to El Questro Homestead, The Kimberley.

Bamurru Plains

Type: Boutique Hotel
Summary: Luxury eco-camp offering a unique and remote bush experience
Feature: Excellent wildlife and bird-watching opportunities
Rooms: 10 rustic bungalow lodges
Location: Northern Territory, Australia

DAY 7-10ACCOMMODATION

The Kimberley, Australia

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Kununurra Airport for your flight to Broome. From here, take a shared transfer to Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Broome.

El Questro Homestead

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: A luxury retreat amid the ancient landscape of The Kimberley
Feature: A programme of activities embrace the striking surroundings
Rooms: 9 rooms and suites
Location: Western Australia, Australia

DAY 10-12ACCOMMODATION

Broome, Australia

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Broome airport for your flight to Learmonth Airport. From here, fly to Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef Resort, Ningaloo Reef.

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: An Asian-inspired retreat located directly on Cable Beach
Feature: Fabulous facilities include a spa and several restaurants
Rooms: 225 studios, bungalows, villas and suites
Location: Western Australia, Australia

DAY 12-15ACCOMMODATION

Ningaloo Reef, Australia

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Learmonth Airport for your flight to Perth. From here, take a private car transfer to COMO The Treasury, Perth.

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

Type: Luxury Tent
Summary: An eco-friendly bush camp overlooking the Ningaloo Reef
Feature: Whale sharks and humpback whales visit the waters seasonally
Rooms: 15 wilderness tents
Location: Western Australia, Australia

DAY 15-18ACCOMMODATION

Perth, Australia

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Cape Lodge, Margaret River.

COMO The Treasury

Type: Luxury Hotel
Summary: Urban hotel located in grand 19th-century state buildings
Feature: Enjoy the idyllic indoor heated pool with cityscape views
Rooms: 48 rooms and suites
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Star rating: 5 Star

DAY 18-22ACCOMMODATION

Margaret River, Australia

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Perth Airport for your flight to the UK.

Cape Lodge

Type: Luxury Lodge
Summary: A boutique vineyard retreat in a gourmet region of Australia
Feature: Learn the Chef’s secrets at a cookery masterclass
Rooms: 22 rooms & suites and a five-bedroom residence
Location: Margaret River & The Southwest Coast, Western Australia, Australia
Star rating: 5 Star

ITINERARY EXCURSIONS

Kakadu National Park

Full Day, Small Group Excursion

Depart on a 30-minute scenic flight over breathtaking escarpments and floodplains, before landing at Jabiru airstrip in the spellbinding World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park, known for its incredible natural beauty and Aboriginal culture. Following a scenic drive to the northern part of the park, take the one-hour walk up Ubirr Rock, exploring some of the park’s best Aboriginal artwork and enjoying panoramas over the floodplains. Refuel with a picnic lunch, before boarding a boat cruise along the East Alligator River. As you glide, a local Aboriginal guide will provide an insight into the culture, mythology and wildlife of the region, as well as their bush survival techniques. Pass crocodiles and an abundance of bird species (around a third of all bird species in Australia can be found here!), before returning over land to your hotel, stopping on the way for Bowali Visitor Centre.

Swimming with Whale Sharks or Humpback Whales in Ningaloo Reef

Full Day Tour

Join a small group and expert guide as you explore the delights of the Ningaloo Reef, either swimming with whale sharks (if travelling between April and July) or Humpback Whales (if visiting between August and October). As you travel into the reef by boat, a spotter plane will lead overhead, searching for the spectacular species, as well as turtles, rays, dolphins, dugongs and sea birds. Learn more about the area's marine biology, join in with the data collection of vital scientific research, and snorkel at various sites along the UNESCO listed reef. A light morning tea, lunch and snacks throughout the day are included.

Perth and Fremantle

Full Day Tour

Your tour of Perth begins with a visit to Kings Park, occupying approximately 400 hectares of Mount Eliza, and boasting sweeping parklands, a Botanic Garden, wildflowers and native bushland. Meet a private Aboriginal guide to discover the area’s cultural sites, learn more about medicinal plants and bush foods, and hear traditional native stories. You will then make your way out of the city towards beautiful Cottesloe Beach, characterised by clear waters and shady pine trees. Enjoy lunch here overlooking the Indian Ocean, before continuing along the coast to Fremantle, a port city that boasts bustling marinas, al fresco restaurants, charming heritage buildings and the impressive Western Australian Maritime Museum.

Rottnest Island

Full Day Tour

Hop aboard the ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, one of Western Australia’s most treasured islands. On arrival, choose to enjoy one of the many activities available - from a relaxing ride on the Island Explorer, unwinding on the beautiful beaches, or cycling around the island. Explore the iconic historical sites, including the Bathurst Lighthouse, before lunch along the water’s edge. Go in search of the super cute quokka on the world-famous quokka walk, learning more about this iconic marsupial. Visit the island’s museums and World War II relics, before boarding the ferry back to Perth.

Margaret River Town on Foot

Half Day Walking Tour

A driver will take you to charming Margaret River Town to meet your guide for your half day walking tour. Start the day with coffee and something delicious on the banks of the Margaret River, learning about the traditional landowners who live by the seasons here. At the Old Settlement, you’ll experience how the first European settlers survived in this dense and distant forest country, developing the farms that are still used for food and wine production today. You will then visit some of the town’s best eateries, each one showcasing a commitment to the best local produce and supporting regional suppliers.

Aboriginal Cultural Experience in Dunsborough and Yallingup

Full Day Excursion

Enjoy this full-day Aboriginal Cultural Experience amid the diverse landscape of Dunsborough and Yallingup. Alongside locals, head out on a bushwalk and forage for native bush foods, learn about native plants and medicines, and watch the art of traditional fire lighting and tool making. Head into the mysterious Ngilgi Cave, hearing local stories and a mesmerising live digeridoo performance. Taste traditional foods and flavours with a lunch prepared on location by a local, while learning more about the six Noongar seasons and how this influences what is hunted and gathered. Your day ends by exploring the beautiful beaches of Meelup National Park, before a scenic drive back to your accommodation.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

The west coast can be enjoyed year-round. Summer in Perth falls between December and February, with warm temperatures and clear skies, while April, May, and September to November are best to visit the north of the coast.

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21 NIGHTS FROM £16,990 per person

Pricing based upon economy flights from London. Transfers, UK airport lounge passes and meals and excursions As specified.

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