Outback Immersion

Welcome to Kangaroo Island! Upon arrival into Kingscote Airport you will be transferred to Southern Ocean Lodge.

Southern Ocean Lodge
Globally celebrated, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island sets the enduring benchmark for luxury experiential travel in Australia. Sensitively designed to blend seamlessly with the wildly beautiful landscape, Southern Ocean Lodge appears to float along its secluded clifftop setting. Located at Hanson Bay on the island's southwest coast, the lodge site adjoins both Flinders Chase and Cape Bouguer/Kelly Hill National Parks. Twenty-five luxury suites ease along the curve of Kangaroo Island’s limestone cliffs, each with open views of the Southern Ocean and rolling coastal wilderness. Signature design elements such as limestone floors and blackwood feature walls combine with custom-designed furnishings and works commissioned from South Australian artists to offer private house seats for the natural theater of this dramatic landscape.

Southern Ocean Lodge offers guests a complete Kangaroo Island experience. With selected guided island experiences included in the tariff, all guests enjoy a personalized experiential touring itinerary of the island's unique natural attractions. A range of signature activities are offered daily allowing guests to encounter rich and varied wildlife, indulge in world-class food and wine and discover the island's unique natural attractions, often with exclusive access and always with a touch of luxe.

Enjoy another day of signature experiences at Southern Ocean Lodge.

Ahead of your flight you will be transferred to Kingscote Airport. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Sequoia by private vehicle. 

Sequoia
Sequoia offers guests an unparalleled journey of discovery based around the region’s iconic food and wine, wellness, history and vast nature experiences. While being seemingly removed from the hustle and bustle of the world, Sequoia sits on the side of Mount Lofty, high above the Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills, a region currently being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status. The area’s significance highlights its working agricultural (food and wine) landscapes, historic settlements, abundant wildlife, pure environment and continuing culture and practice. Comprising fourteen luxury sustainably-designed suites boasting panoramic views over the majestic valley, an intimate lounge centered around social connection along with immersive nature-inspired experiences, natural artesian spring-fed stone hot pools, an infinity pool, new day spa and valley rim campfire amphitheater – the retreat represents a new level of luxury in South Australia.

If you enjoy Australian wines or would like to sample a few, then a day in the renowned Barossa Valley will be one of the highlights of your visit to South Australia. Begin a personalized small-group journey that includes a city orientation before traveling through the scenic Torrens Gorge to the Barossa Valley. If time permits, a stop will be made at a local bakery to taste the best of the fine German pastries.

Ahead of your flight you will be transferred to Adelaide Airport by private vehicle. Upon arrival into Uluru you will be transferred to Longitude 131°.

Longitude 131°
Longitude 131°, the luxury desert basecamp at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, offers an essential experience of Australia’s spirited heartland. Central to a stay is discovery of the World Heritage listed wilderness and then, there is privacy, tranquility and luxurious spaces in which to relax in exclusive style.

Modeled after the lodging of pioneers and reimagined for the modern traveler, your Luxury Tent is adorned with bespoke furniture, indigenous artwork, and state of the art amenities. Floor to ceiling windows display unrivaled views of Uluru, and each tent weaves the unique local history into its design. Tents feature a balcony with daybed and fireplace, en-suite bathroom with rain shower, and an entertainment system.

An exceptional touring program designed especially for guests of Longitude 131° is included in the wilderness experience and a personalized itinerary is presented upon arrival. Signature Experiences with lodge naturalist guides are shared with fellow guests in custom touring vehicles. Expeditions operate at scheduled times on a rotating basis, dependent on day of arrival, with timing subject to sunrise and sunset times which vary throughout the year, according to the seasons and weather permitting.

A cool sanctuary in Australia’s rich red desert, Spa Kinara (meaning ‘moon’) sits low in the sand dunes at Longitude 131°, connecting the sky to the earth and offering travelers a welcome retreat. A signature menu of rejuvenation and relaxation treatments embrace Central Australia’s surprising resource of native beauty products, including Kakadu plum, quandong, irmangka-irmangka, desert lime, Australian yellow clay and nutrient-rich Australian desert salts. A powerful bush medicine used by indigenous Anangu ngangkari – traditional healers – irmangka-irmangka (pronounced air-a-monger-air-a-monger) or Scented Emu Bush has beneficial healing properties and is used in many treatments at Spa Kinara.

Ahead of your flight you will be transferred to Uluru Airport. Upon arrival into Cairns you will be transferred to Silky Oaks Lodge by private vehicle.

Silky Oaks Lodge
Silky Oaks Lodge offers guests a stylish escape in the cool calm of the Daintree Rainforest. Set above the gently flowing Mossman River and among the leafy canopy, the airy, open spaces of the main lodge envelope guests in the sights and sounds of an extraordinary natural theater. Forty luxury treehouses styled with contemporary furnishings and featuring local timbers offer peaceful retreat and views of the Mossman River or the rainforest.

The adventure starts with an early departure from Port Douglas Marina. Sit back and relax on the beautiful yacht and set sail to the Coral Cays of Mackay or Undine Reefs. You will enjoy an authentic sailing experience, following the coastline and views of the Daintree mountains. Once at the protected sites at the Coral Cays, nature activities will include snorkeling over the pristine coral reef with a qualified marine biologist offering reef interpretation on a guided snorkel tour. A glass bottom boat coral viewing tour is also on offer. Premium reef sites showcase abundant marine life, including encounters with turtles and an amazing display of giant clam gardens, beautiful corals and a wide variety of fish. Exploring the white sands of the coral cays will relax the mind. Soak up the sun, peace and tranquility and swim in turquoise clear waters. Small numbers of guests ensure personal interactive communication with experience guides.

Enjoy a privately guided tour with a professional guide traveling over the top of the Daintree Rainforest to the very edge of the 'Outback' to observe the native wildlife. The ecosystems experienced are from the Lowland Wet Tropics of the coastal strip through the upper forests and out to the very edge of the wonderful Eucalypt Savannah Outback. Odyssey Bound is able to take you into the wilderness of Cape York with a unique look at local culture and history. It offers an insight into the many creatures generally unseen. The early departure allows for encounters with creatures that would otherwise be missed. Traveling off the beaten track in areas not visited by the mainstream, this safari is ideal for people that simply seek to explore a little more than the normal day tours. The itinerary is always flexible to enable full enjoyment of 'life's little surprises.'

Ahead of your flight you will be transferred to Cairns Airport by private vehicle. Upon arrival into Brisbane you will be transferred to your accommodation by private vehicle. 

Crystalbrook Vincent
Brave, bold and bursting with energy, Crystalbrook Vincent is locally integrated with an environmentally conscious 'responsible luxury philosophy'. Embrace a lively extravaganza of dynamic designs and sustainable amenities, luxury accommodation, over 500 prints by acclaimed Australian artist Vincent Fantauzzo, radical entertainment, events and dining experiences - all with a modern sophistication about it in the vibrant Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane's city center. A little slice of luxury perfectly situated in the heart of Brisbane. A collection of 166 contemporary rooms and suites, all with a modern sophistication about it. Lively when you want it, relaxed when you need it. Take your pick of luxury accommodation with spectacular views of Brisbane CBD, Story Bridge and the Howard Smith Wharves.

See a koala, hand-feed a kangaroo and see hundreds of other unique Aussie wildlife on a private, guided tour through one of the best zoos in the world. This is an informative tour where you can learn about Australia's native fauna and flora in the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas. The sanctuary has a large variety of other Aussie wildlife, all in beautiful, natural settings. Drive past some of Brisbane's beautiful sights on the way to and from the zoo. Your knowledgeable guide picks you up from your accommodation and on the way to the zoo, discusses the region's rich history including Brisbane from English prison to modern metropolis. Highlights at Lone Pine include a variety of birds-of-prey in the popular 'Free-Flight Show' and hand-feeding. Popular options include hand-feeding the cheeky, vividly colored rainbow lorikeets, and seeing some of the 'friendly' snakes in the snake show! Some of the many other animals include crocodiles, Tasmanian devils, eastern water dragons, platypus and wombats. Animal encounters and personalized experiences at Lone Pine must be pre-booked to avoid disappointment. 

Ahead of your flight you will be transferred to Brisbane Airport by private vehicle. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Australia!