SYDNEY, WILDERNESS & REEF

1. Arrive

2. Day 1 Arrive Sydney

   After your long journey, a Red Savannah representative will meet and transfer you to your delightful accommodation, which is just a short stroll from The Rocks with its cobbled streets, trendy cafes and street markets. The Langham Sydney is within a 10 minute walk from the famous Sydney Opera House and is tucked away in a quiet leafy residential street. Refurbished just three years ago, enjoy calming whites, clean lines and spacious rooms with first-class service and attention to detail. Dining options includes Kent Street Kitchen, where European and chic cuisine is accompanied by candlelight and Jazz & Palm Court, is an sophisticated tea room by day and cocktail bar by night.

   Overnight: The Langham Hotel

3. Day 2 Iconic Sydney

   This morning you are in for a real treat as you make your own way to the Sydney Opera House, a building which is now considered to be one of the greatest buildings of all time, for a private behind-the-scenes guided tour. Enjoy lunch outside one of city's many delightful cafes before you embark on the ultimate experience of Sydney. Traverse catwalks, climb up ladders and steadily ascent to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Experience the satisfaction of conquering the upper arch of the Bridge whilst taking in city surrounds. Return to your accommodation for an evening at leisure.

   Overnight: The Langham Hotel

4. Day 3 At leisure

   One full day at leisure to explore this magnificent and vibrant city. Take the ferry to Manly and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch in the sunshine then relax on the beach. Sail around the iconic harbour, stroll around the Royal Botanic Gardens or fly by seaplane across the city to Jonah's, an incredible restaurant with a huge reputation for being one of the city's best!

   Overnight: The Langham Hotel

5. Day 4 Kangaroo Island

   After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kangaroo Island via Adelaide. On arrival, collect your private rental vehicle and make your own way to Stranraer, which is located on a 1290 hectare working sheep station in the centre of Kangaroo Island and which was built in 1911.  Enjoy a truly authentic experience with excellent hosts and comfortable surroundings.

   Overnight: Stranraer

6. Day 5 - 7 Kangaroo Island

   The next three days are yours to do as much or as little as you please. Explore the island at your own pace or we can arrange for an expert local guide to accompany you for a day or two. The island covers almost 4,500 sq km and is abundant with native wildlife, natural beauty and it feels like you are a million miles away from civilisation. The island is known as Australia's Galapagos and it is a birdwatchers paradise with over 275 known species, many of which are easily seen in spectacular locations. Seal Bay is an absolute must where you will be privy to watching the big bulls, who seem to have been neglecting their waistlines and the sweet and more dainty females who are half their size. Enjoy a delicious picnic on a deserted beach, fish for your supper and barbeque on your private terrace, spot kangaroos, wallabies and koalas and wake up each morning to a magnificent view.

   Overnight: Stranraer

7. Day 8 Fly to Adelaide

   After breakfast, make your way back to the airport to drop off your rental vehicle and check-in for your flight to Adelaide. On arrival, transfer to your lovely accommodation, which is Adelaide's newest boutique property. This afternoon, you may decide to explore Adelaide's leafy cultural boulevard, which is a feast of art, theatre, literature and memorials. Evening at leisure.

   Overnight: The Mayfair Hotel

8. Day 9 Fly to Hamilton Island

   Rise early for breakfast and transfer to the airport for the first flight to Hamilton Island in The Whitsundays via Brisbane. On arrival, you will be transferred to Qualia in your own personal buggy, which you can keep during your stay to allow you to get around the island. Built by Australian billionaire and founder of Rosemount Estate, Qualia is the most beautiful resort in the Whitsundays archipelago and a sophisticated retreat for peaceful contemplation. Pavilions are Windward and Leeward, all with capacious living areas and decks with sea views. Windward Pavilions offer plunge pools and north-facing sea views. All have been created with privacy in mind and there's a blissful sense of seclusion. Dining is a real treat too. Cuisine is fresh and light with exquisite tasting menus paired with delicious wines and faultless service.

   Overnight: Qualia

9. Day 10 - 12 Hamilton Island

   The next few days are at leisure. We can highly recommend sailing or taking a seaplane out to Whitehaven Beach, a strip of pristine powder white sand lapped by turquoise, crystal clear water. A picnic on the beach awaits before flying over the Great Barrier Reef to Hardy Reef where you'll spot the iconic Heart Reef. There are sunset sailings to enjoy with fellow guests or you can privately charter a boat. Pebble Beach is a lovely daytime hub. When the tide's in, you can enjoy water sports such as diving, snorkelling or stand-up paddle boarding. When the tide's out, sit poolside at the large infinity pool or head to the spa, where soft sea breezes complement inspired therapies. Pavilions all come with buggies to discover the island - there are great sunset views from One Tree Hill Lookout and various shops, bars and restaurants to explore on Front Street. Island dining can be charged back to your room at Qualia for convenience. 

   Overnight: Qualia

10. Day 13 Fly to Brisbane

    Depart early afternoon for your flight to Brisbane. The flight takes about one hour and 35 minutes. Upon arrival, transfer to The Calile in the heart of the city's Fortitude Valley district, where traditional 'Queenslanders' with Louisiana-style balconies and verandahs sit alongside bustling independent coffee shops and chic boutiques. Relax in one of the poolside cabanas or explore the boutiques of James Street precinct on your doorstep. The recently restored Howard Smith Wharves next to Story Bridge are a 20 minute walk away (five minutes by cab), where there's a myriad bars and restaurants with a view of Brisbane's skyline. 

    Overnight: The Calile

11. Day 14 Brisbane

    This morning explore Brisbane. Your knowledgeable guide will steer you to the best lookout points, beautiful parks and riverside walks, exploring Brisbane's history from its conception as a penal colony to its present day as one of the best places to live in Australia. There will be an opportunity to stop for a coffee at the eclectic Powerhouse before continuing to Fig Tree Pocket to visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. The sanctuary opened in 1927 to care for orphaned, sick and injured koalas and continues to do so today, alongside other indigenous Australian species. There's time to connect with koalas, as well as feed kangaroos and wallabies, and to hear about conservation of these species.

    The afternoon is at your leisure to continue exploring the city or to relax by the pool at The Calile.

    This evening, you may like to enjoy rooftop drinks at the recently opened The Fantauzzo next to Story Bridge and a riverside dinner on the city's South Bank.

    Overnight: The Calile

12. Day 15 Fly Home

    Today you will be transferred the short distance to the city's airport for your international flight home.

13. Depart

NB: Qualia accepts guests aged 16 years and over. Families  with children aged under 16 may like to consider the Yacht Club Villas on Hamilton Island or Intercontinental Hayman Island as an alternative.