Australia Highlights
WHEN TO GO
MAY - OCT
PRICE FROM*
USD $25,000 PP
IDEAL LENGTH
10 DAYS
This seamless journey weaves through a selection of Australia’s most compelling landscapes: Sydney, Uluru, the Daintree Rainforest and Lizard Island. From sailing Sydney Harbour with a local skipper to spotting platypus and gliders with a conservationist in the Southern Highlands, this is a trip that trades surface-level sightseeing for meaningful connection. In the Red Centre, Longitude 131° offers exclusive access to sacred sites and ancient stories, with curated experiences that honour the land and its custodians. Then it’s onwards to barefoot luxury at Lizard Island, where the Great Barrier Reef is your personal playground. Expect heli-flights, private yachts, chef-led beach dinners and world-class naturalists – all curated with care and intention. This is Australia the Alquemie way: immersive, elemental, and deeply enriching.
*excluding international flights - based on two adults sharing
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DAY 1-3: SYDNEY
Upon arrival into Sydney, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your private chauffeur and transferred to your luxury hotel. In the afternoon, board your private yacht for a scenic sailing experience across Sydney Harbour. Enjoy refreshments and local insights as you cruise past iconic landmarks and hidden bays in complete comfort.
Days in Sydney are fully tailored exactly to your interests. Your local guide uncovers Sydney’s layered history as you wander through The Rocks, admire the Opera House, and soak in harbour views from Observatory Hill. After a beachside lunch in Bondi, enjoy a clifftop walk before exploring the lesser-known northern shores and Indigenous stories of the land.
Make sure to venture beyond the city, journeying to the scenic Southern Highlands with your private wildlife guide. Spot native species including kangaroos, wallabies, parrots, and emus. Over a beachside lunch and regional wine tasting, deepen your understanding of Australia’s conservation efforts. As dusk falls, enjoy nocturnal wildlife viewing before returning to Sydney.
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DAY 4-9: ULURU AND THE DAINTREE
Fly to Australia’s spiritual heart and transfer to your luxury wilderness camp, Longitude 131°. Settle into your tented pavilion with desert views and prepare for the days ahead. Optional experiences begin on arrival, offering your first encounter with the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Red Centre.
A series of guided excursions ensures the ultimate Uluru and Kata Tjuta experience. Watch the sunrise from Walpa Gorge, discover Aboriginal cave art and Dreamtime stories, and visit the Cultural Centre. As night falls, marvel at the Field of Light installation before enjoying a starlit dinner in the desert dunes.
From here, swap the vast outback for the lush, verdant atmosphere of the Daintree Rainforest with a flight to Cairns. Arrive at your luxury rainforest retreat tucked away along the Mossman - your very own treehouse suspended amongst the rainforest, complete with a refreshing outdoor bath or plunge pool.
Delve into the rich culture of the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people with a visit a local gallery, creating your own art piece under the guidance of a resident Aboriginal artist. Enjoy a Dreamtime Walk including a traditional smoking ceremony and a relaxed stroll through the rainforest while your guide shares indigenous stories and knowledge. Continue north of the river into the remote rainforests and beaches of Cape Tribulation, trying your hand at spear-fishing or cruising along the river in search of crocodiles and native birdlife among the mangroves.
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DAY 9-12: LIZARD ISLAND
Return to Cairns for your charter flight to the remote paradise of Lizard Island. Upon arrival, settle into your luxury villa and enjoy the first of many spectacular beach sunsets from your private surroundings.
Exactly how to enjoy this pristine island paradise is entirely up to you. Hike to Blue Lagoon, kayak over coral gardens, join a cooking class or unwind at the Essentia Spa. Enjoy a gourmet beach picnic, stargazing after dark, or opt for guided turtle tours, reef diving or fishing for a more active pursuit.
Snorkelling and diving is an unmissable adventure, with vibrant reef sites just a short boat ride away. Delve into famous locations like Cod Hole and Dynamite Passage, encountering rays, reef sharks, and swirling schools of tropical fish. Your skipper will tailor the experience to the day’s best conditions and your personal interests.
Lizard offers the ideal serene finale to your Australian adventure. Toast the trip with a seven-course degustation dining with paired wines, enjoyed in your private gazebo overlooking the sunset.
As your trip draws to a close, bid farewell to the reef and board your scenic flight back to Cairns. On arrival, reconnect with your onward travel arrangements or extend your journey further into tropical Queensland. Alquemie’s team will ensure a seamless and memorable departure from this extraordinary Australian escape.
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