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Icons of Australia by Private Jet

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 Trip Length
16 Days
 Trip Starts
Melbourne
 Trip Finishes
Melbourne
16 Day Icons of Australia by Private Jet Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Private Air Tour
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
AAAMM16

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 16 Day Icons of Australia by Private Jet. See Australia in depth on a Private Jet Air Tour from Melbourne. Visit iconic destinations including Hobart, the Barossa Valley, Broome and Uluru.

Itinerary

Board your private jet in Melbourne for an air experience like no other. On arrival in the Tasmanian capital, enjoy your Signature Experience. Later, check in to the centrally located Crowne Plaza Hobart. This evening, enjoy dinner at a waterfront restaurant offering breathtaking views of the River Derwent. Stay: Hobart, Crowne Plaza Hobart (D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Visit LARK Distillery for a whiskey tour. Set amongst meticulously restored historical buildings, it is the first carbon neutral distillery in Australia, you'll taste three unique whiskies straight from the cask on this guided tour, learning the difference between your malt and mash and discovering what happens from the grain to glass process.

Saturday in Hobart means the Salamanca Market, one of the city's great highlights. Browse among hundreds of stalls set out on historic Salamanca Place, selling handmade products and locally grown produce. Then head for the eclectic MONA – the Museum of Old and New Art – where the fascinating exhibits thrill and challenge in equal measure. Stay Two Nights: Adelaide, Mayfair Hotel (B/D)

Today, you make the short drive to the beautiful Barossa Valley, one of Australia's most historic wine regions, to visit St Hugo Wines for your Signature Experience before returning to Adelaide. (B/L)

Signature Experiences:
  • Travel to the Barossa Valley to gain an insider's perspective into the practices and philosophies of one of Australia's premier winemakers, St Hugo. After arriving at St Hugo's beautiful Rowland Flat vineyard in the heart of the Barossa, you'll be introduced to the history and heritage of the label, long synonymous with exceptional wine. Stroll through the property's kitchen garden with St Hugo's executive chef, who will explain how the garden's produce is used in the restaurant's menus, and the food philosophies of St Hugo. Sample wines alongside St Hugo experts, who will guide you through a tasting, and enjoy a two-course shared menu lunch with paired wines.

Your private jet departs Adelaide to the historic mining town of Kalgoorlie. Discover the inner workings of one of the world's largest open-cut mines, the colossal Super Pit, before flying to Busselton in the Margaret River region in the southwestern corner of WA, a vibrant coastal town close to the region's stunning wineries, famous for its beautiful coral reefs and seasonal humpback whale populations. Stay Two Nights: Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, Margaret River (B/L/D)

Following your Signature Experience, discover the delicious creations on a tour and tasting at Gabriel Chocolate, where all the produce is hand-made. (B/L)

Signature Experiences:
  • Get set for a day of indulgence in this lush and beautiful area, known for its fine vineyards and gourmet produce, beginning with a special Aravina Estate Experience at one of the region's best wineries. Visit the barrel room for a wine blending display hosted by one of the estate's chief winemakers before sampling a taste direct from the barrels. This educational session allows you to blend your own bottle, which will be labelled specially for the group. You will then tour the on-site WA Surf & Sports Car Gallery before a locally sourced lunch with matching wines.

Board your private jet for the trip north to the Coral Coast. Get up close and personal with the stunning coral reef and tropical marine life in Exmouth with a glass bottom boat tour and experience the unique beauty of this world-famous attraction. Continue to Broome, where your stay begins with sunset drinks on the lawn at the award-winning Zanders Restaurant, one of the finest viewpoints in Broome to enjoy the pastel-coloured sunset over the Indian Ocean. After drinks, head into the restaurant for a delicious dinner. Stay Two Nights: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (B/D)

Enjoy a Broome Cultural Tour and get an in-depth insight into this beautiful town rich in history and culture. Learn about the indigenous culture and its importance to the community and delve into the history of the pearling industry which has been the backbone of Broome throughout time.

Today, you have the option at your own expense to travel north for a half-day tour to Talbot Bay, to the remarkable Horizontal Falls, a tidal phenomenon Sir David Attenborough described as “Australia's most unusual natural wonder”. At high tide, water rushes through two narrow chasms in the McLarty Range, creating the sensation of a turquoise-coloured waterfall flowing horizontally. (B/L)

Signature Experiences:

  • Visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm to get a unique insight into modern pearl farming in a stunning setting and view live oysters suspended in their natural environment.

Reboard your private jet for Darwin, the historic capital of the Northern Territory and a former frontier outpost. Take a tour of the town, rich in Indigenous culture exhibited in galleries and museums. Darwin is a destination known for plenty of vibrant outdoor eateries and markets to enjoy the tropical climate. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Facility and be fascinated by the history and technology of this all important facility and the people who contributed to its operation. Later this evening, enjoy a Signature Experience on Darwin Harbour. Stay Two Nights: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Marvel at the exquisite colours changing before your eyes as the sun goes down on a Sunset Dinner cruise. Enjoy fresh, local produce while you relax and take in the unique scenery that surrounds you.

Enjoy a full day visiting Litchfield National Park, home to stunning waterfalls, lush rainforest, breathtaking landscapes and iconic magnetic termite mounds. Take in the magnificent scenery with a walk up the falls or swim in one of the waterholes offering respite from the heat. It is truly a magical natural wonder. (B/L)

Head south to the Red Centre and the spiritual heart of the continent, Uluru.

Tonight, enjoy the stunning Sounds of Silence dinner, an evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky. Begin with canapes and sparkling wine and followed by a bush tucker-inspired three-course meal. Finally, an astronomer will decode the stars in the brilliant Red Centre skies, pointing out planets, galaxies and more. Stay Two Nights: Uluru, Desert Gardens Hotel (B/D)

Begin the day with a contemplative Signature Experience before visiting the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to deepen your understanding of the region, the culture and history of the local Anangu people, and the natural environment. Later, view the magnificent Kata Tjuta/Mount Olga rock formations. You may also wish to experience the acclaimed Field of Light art installation (own expense). (B)

Signature Experiences:
  • Rise early to watch dawn break over Uluru. Witness the day's first light bathe the rock in colour and stretch across the landscape, bringing the Red Centre to life. Then take a walk around Uluru's base to discover its surprising variety of landscapes – gorges, waterholes, caves, woodlands and grassed areas.

Board your private jet bound for tropical Queensland. View the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef as you continue to Cairns. Enjoy a guided tour of this tropical town and discover the stunning palm fringed beach of Palm Cove as your stroll along the jetty, marvel at the one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia at Cairns Botanic Gardens and enjoy the buzzing Cairns waterfront area with its wide selection of exquisite eateries and bars and stunning lagoon.

Afterwards, check in to your luxurious hotel, situated on the Esplanade overlooking the marina. Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La The Marina (B/D)

Fly to Hervey Bay and board a ferry to transfer to K'gari ( Fraser Island ), the world's largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. It was listed as a World Heritage Area in 1992 to recognise the island's internationally significant natural features. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a sunset drink. Stay Two Nights: K'gari (Fraser Island), Kingfisher Bay Resort (B/D)

Today, explore the stunning K'gari ( Fraser Island ). Your guide is an expert with local knowledge and a passion for the island. On this adventurous day out, you'll drive across sand tracks to explore some of the most beautiful, natural spots and listen to fascinating facts about the island's history, flora and fauna. Visit Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) – the island's most iconic, picture-perfect swimming spot.

Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear blue fresh water and relax on the sandy white beaches. Wander through the subtropical rainforest and drive along 75 Mile Beach where you may spot dingoes, birds of prey flying above, or humpback whales, migrating down the coast (between July –November). Learn about the radiant, cliff-like sand formations and the Indigenous Dreamtime stories that surround them. Enjoy a buffet lunch of fresh local produce. (B/L)

Ferry from K'gari (Fraser Island) to Hervey Bay and fly to Sydney, then after your Signature Experience, witness the magical colours of Sydney's iconic landscape change by the minute as the sun sets over this magnificent city on a delightful sunset dinner cruise. Have your camera ready for some spectacular shots as you enjoy a three-course meal with some world class views of the famous Opera House and Sydney Harbour. Stay: Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Uncover the authentic history of First Nations' saltwater heritage with a leisurely guided walk around Sydney's popular tourist spot, The Rocks. Be fascinated by the ecology, astronomy, marine biology and ancient Indigenous wisdom that weaves itself throughout this area and the saltwater people's spiritual connection to the adjoining waterways.

This morning, head to Blue Mountains for a visit. Enjoy the unique rugged landscapes, stunning waterfalls and sheer vastness of this iconic mountain range that is named for its native tree vapour scattering blue light from the sun, casting a blue hue over the ranges. Return to the airport where you depart Sydney on your flight to Melbourne, where your remarkable journey ends. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Winery lunches in the Barossa Valley and Margaret River
  • Visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm
  • Cruise Darwin harbour at sunset
  • Dine under the sparkling outback sky at a Sounds of Silence dining experience
  • Two nights at K'gari ( Fraser Island)

  • Travel aboard a private jet, escorted by an APT Tour Director
  • Freedom of Choice inclusions

  • Finest dining – a total of 30 meals (15 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners)

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Prices are for land and flights as specified
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