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Ultimate Australia

Duration
19 days
Price guide
From $19,441 per person
Set off on an 18-night journey, exploring Australia’s most captivating corners. Begin your ultimate Australia tour in Sydney with private boat cruises and Blue Mountains hike. Experience Longitude 131°, near Uluru, then relax in the Whitsunday Islands. Immerse yourself in Melbourne’s vibrant culture before escaping to Tasmania for breathtaking views and fresh oysters at Saffire Freycinet. Continue to Kangaroo Island, where wildlife abounds, before concluding at Bamurru Plains, a luxury safari lodge in bird-rich wetlands.

Trip highlights

  • Hike the Blue Mountains
  • Cruise Sydney harbour on a boat tour
  • Stay at Longitude 131°, surrounded by the Simpson Desert
  • Spot kangaroos on Kangaroo island
  • Explore the stunning Whitsundays Islands
  • Experience an awe-inspiring safari at Bamurru Plains

Bespoke trips with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. This bespoke trip includes:

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Expert-guided tours
  • Private transfers and internal flights
  • Meticulously selected experiences
  • Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

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Itinerary in detail

Every trip is shaped around you. Below is a sample route to start from; we change any part of it to suit you.

Days 1-4

Three nights in Sydney

The city of Sydney on the east coast of Australia is as idyllic is it appears from its instantly recognisable cityscape. It boasts a rich history, famous beaches and landmarks, with a diverse and friendly population all spread around an elaborate shoreline of Port Jackson’s yacht-filled inlets, bays and rivers. This is the perfect place to begin your private Australia tour.

Pubs, markets, modern restaurants, theatres and galleries old and new add an exciting air, while the fine weather and surrounding natural wonders of New South Wales make it a very outdoorsy place and a great base from which to explore nearby beaches, mountains and national parks.

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The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming tour

Make time to meaningfully connect with the world’s oldest living culture on a leisurely walkabout with an Aboriginal guide in The Rocks, and journey into Dreamtime, the culture of Aboriginal people.

This walkabout will uncover the history of the Aboriginal people’s saltwater heritage within Sydney Harbour, their land and water stewardship and their spiritual connection to the adjoining waterways and foreshores. Your guide will share with you how the place now known as Sydney continues to weave the living Dreamtime story into the modern cosmopolitan environment. 

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Experience Sydney by boat

This tour is the perfect introduction to Sydney – a full day of touring with your own local guide and private vehicle, capped off by an afternoon cruise to see stunning Sydney Harbour from the water.

You’ll see all the main sights, learn about Sydney’s past and explore the rich aboriginal history. Discover The Rocks, the Opera House precinct, Macquarie Street and the glamorous Eastern Suburbs. Take in the views from South Head, visit Bondi Beach, then enjoy lunch by the Harbour’s edge at a favourite local haunt.

In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of local life as you cruise Sydney Harbour on your skippered yacht, for a two hour cruise on the world’s most beautiful harbour.

Days 5-6

Two nights at Longitude 131°

Longitude 131° offers guests a complete and personal Red Centre experience with a range of inclusive guided outback excursions scheduled daily, allowing guests to immerse in the living cultural landscape and discover the region’s iconic natural attractions, often with exclusive access.

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Day 7

Overnight in Cairns

Enjoy an evening in the seaside city of Cairns, the region’s tourist hub and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

Overnight in Cairns

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Days 8-10

Three nights at Qualia

Spend your time exploring this beautiful corner of Australia from the comfort of Qualia, situated in the Whitsundays. Take to the sparkling turquoise waters and explore the colourful marine world on a guided snorkelling trip or cruise along on a catamaran. You can also explore the island on guided or self-guided walks, enjoy a sunset cruise, go parasailing or simply relax with a drink on the white sandy beaches.

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Days 11-12

Two nights in Melbourne

Melbourne sits at the end of Port Phillip Bay, split by the winding Yarra River, with its suburbs reaching out around the shoreline. With its Victorian-era architecture, museums, galleries, theatres, green parks, and an innovative art and nightlife scene, this is undoubtedly Australia’s cultural heart. It’s also a city known for a collective obsession with coffee, the aromas of roasting beans fill the air, with hip cafes and delis at every turn, and love of sport, especially Australian rules football, cricket, horse racing and motorsport.

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Ancient wisdom in a modern city

Walk the banks of the mighty Birrarung River with a local Aboriginal host. During this engaging cultural experience you’ll gain insight into one of the world’s oldest artistic traditions, sample native bush foods and learn about some of the wonderfully diverse communities of Australia’s Aboriginal past and present – all in an urban setting.

You’ll meet a variety of people including Aboriginal artists who paint with automotive paints and neon colours and chefs who bring ancient culinary traditions and unique and endemic bush foods into contemporary restaurants fusing them with global influences.

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A local's look at Melbourne

Take some time to really connect with the city and its people with this local’s look at Melbourne. Journey down the Golden Mile and learn how the discovery of gold shaped the city, take in the grandeur of Melbourne’s sporting precinct and drive through the beachside suburbs, stopping in St Kilda.

Stroll through Melbourne’s laneways and arcades, home to world renowned street art, hidden bars and restaurants, independent galleries, eclectic boutiques and cafés. Meet the faces behind the produce at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, a historic landmark has been at the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century, offering everything including gourmet foods to clothing and souvenirs, with stalls passed down through generations.

The tour culminates with a delicious two course lunch in one of Melbourne’s hottest restaurants.

Days 13-14

Two nights in Tasmania

Saffire Freycinet’s complimentary range of activities let you engage and connect with Freycinet’s stunning natural wonders and attractions. Visit the local Freycinet Winery to learn the art of winemaking and indulge in some fine Tasmanian fare, take a trip to Saffire’s open-range Tasmanian devil enclosure to learn about the conservation of this iconic endemic marsupial, head to a working oyster farm to taste some of Tasmania’s best seafood, or hike, canoe, kayak, fish and mountain bike through this incredible landscape.

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Days 15-16

Days exploring Kangaroo Island

Enjoy a complete and personal Kangaroo Island experience with a selection of guided island experience that will allow you to witness Kangaroo Island’s abundant wildlife and discover its unique natural attractions, often with exclusive access and always with a touch of luxury. Meet the sea lions at Seal Bay, explore the vast wilderness of Flinders Chase National Park, hike along the coast and enjoy fine dining.

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Days 17-19

Three nights at Bamurru Plains

Enjoy your days exploring the wilds of Bamurru Plains. The wildlife here is some of the most impressive in Australia, and expert field guides will help you discover it. Watch hundreds of birds take flight from the lake as you fly by on an airboat, or slowly cruise down the Sampan River watching for silver flashes of fish breaking the surface, a variety of creatures moving in the grass and scanning the shallows for big saltwater crocodiles. On guided walks and drives search for free roaming horses, buffalo, dingos and wallabies or spend some time up in the tower hide spotting the vibrant bird life of the area.

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Why book with Jacada

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Positive impact

    We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

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