Sydney, The Outback and Melbourne

The first day in Sydney have the option of a private guide or go it alone if you’d rather. The city is packed full of fun an interesting activities and sites – local galleries with Aboriginal and contemporary Australian art, the iconic Sydney Opera House, climbing the Sydney Harbour or a boat trip around the harbour from Circular Quay.  Or leave the city to the wonderful Blue Mountains for some beautiful bush country where you can hike and mountain bike.

In the afternoon, fly to Adelaide where you can self drive (or have a private driver) to Barossa Valley.  This is one of Australia’s most famous wine growing regions – known for its big red wines, especially Shiraz.  If there is an interest in food and wine, this will tick all the boxes.  Spend two nights at a boutique lodge right in the middle of the vineyards.

The Flinders Ranges are beautiful and offer some very accessible Outback country. Explore the area with expert guides – take bush walks or go on a driving safari.  If you’re interested, you can join a conservation project by going on an evening walk tracking and monitoring feral cats.  Otherwise take a scenic flight over the Flinders Ranges, and then finish off the day with cocktails at sunset.

Fly to Kangaroo Island where you will spend three nights.  Known for its diverse wildlife, you can expect to see koalas, sea-lions, fur seals, fairy penguins, possibly echidnas and a variety of kangaroos and wallabies.

Enjoy the bustling city of Melbourne with a guided tour and recommendations for meals.  Just outside of Melbourne reach Mornington Peninsula and enjoy a day or so of R&R.

Transfer to Melbourne Airport and make the return journey to London, via Singapore.  Or why not add one an extra few days and take in Tasmania?