Signature Horizons of Australia
WHEN TO GO
May - September
PRICE FROM*
USD $35,000 pp
IDEAL LENGTH
22 DAYS
A journey for travellers who’ve seen the headlines and want the story behind them. This one threads together the contrasts that make Australia interesting: a creative, ever-evolving Melbourne; a slow, grounded hike along the Murray that reveals the river’s quieter moods; and a few days suspended in the stillness of Sequoia Lodge, where the valley does most of the talking.
From there, the country opens up. The Top End’s floodplains at Bamurru, alive and unruly. The cool hush of the Daintree at Silky Oaks, where rainforest and river negotiate their boundaries. And finally, Lizard Island — all sharp blues and reef edges — before a last chapter in Sydney, a city that has never needed an introduction but rewards a closer look.
Consider it a cross-section of Australia: refined in parts, raw in others, always with a point of view.
*excluding international flights - based on two adults sharing
THE HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMMODATION
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
SIGNATURE HORIZONS OF AUSTRALIA
Day 1-9: Melbourne, Murray River & Mt Lofty
Day 1-3: Creative Depth & Local Characters of Melbourne
Arrive at 1 Hotel Melbourne and ease into the city’s rhythm. Explore with a guide who knows its creative undercurrent — laneways filled with makers, independent studios, bold street art and the stories that shaped Melbourne’s eclectic identity. Add long lunches, neighbourhood bars and a few surprises that remind you why this city sets the pace for culture in Australia.
Day 3-7: Slow Water and Big Landscapes on the Murray River
Spend four gentle days walking the Murray River, Australia’s quiet powerhouse. Trace red gum forests, bird-filled lagoons, ancient canoe trees and clifftop lookouts across the vast floodplain. Evenings unfold on a private houseboat with regional wines, fresh produce and the unhurried rituals of river life — a rare chance to connect with landscape, history and stillness.
Day 7-9: Hills, Heritage & Cool-Climate Wine at Sequoia Lodge
Fly into the Adelaide Hills and settle into Sequoia’s elevated calm — expansive valley views, generous suites and a strong sense of place. Explore Adelaide’s historic heart, hillside summits and leafy villages, then taste your way through cool-climate sparkling at one of the region’s best. A restorative chapter surrounded by old stories, open air and thoughtful hospitality.
SIGNATURE HORIZONS OF AUSTRALIA
Day 9-13: Kakadu National Park & Darwin
Day 9-12: Top End Wilderness & Floodplain Life
Step into the wide-open country of the Top End, where floodplains, paperbark forests and the Mary River wetlands shape a landscape rich with movement and memory. From your safari-style bungalow, the outside world is never far — buffalo shifting through the grasses, magpie geese lifting in great flocks, the light changing across tidal country.
Days unfold with guides who read the land with instinct: airboat skims at first light, quiet walks through ancient river systems, and time to simply sit with the hum of this powerful environment. Bamurru offers the Top End in its rawest form — elemental, textured and full of moments that stay with you.
Day 12-13: Darwin Waterfront
Spend a night in Darwin, where tropical air, easy evenings and a lively waterfront create a laid-back finale to the Top End chapter. Warm breezes, coastal flavours and a city shaped by resilience and character — a relaxed interlude before the journey continues.
SIGNATURE HORIZONS OF AUSTRALIA
Day 13-22: Daintree, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney
Day 13-16: Daintree's Ancient Rainforest
Silky Oaks Lodge sits quietly within the Daintree, where towering trees, hidden streams, and the hum of wildlife set the rhythm. Explore the river by boat, watch crocodiles and rainforest birds, swim in mossy gorges, and engage with the Kuku Yalanji to discover bush foods, medicines, and stories passed down through generations. Here, eco-luxe comfort meets immersive nature, letting the rainforest reveal its layers at its own pace.
Day 16-19: Lizard Island's Great Barrier Reef
Discover the intimacy of the Great Barrier Reef from Lizard Island — turquoise lagoons, pristine sands, and coral gardens alive with parrotfish, turtles, and clownfish. Snorkel, hike, or simply listen to the tide from your villa. Guided by local experts, every day reveals the reef’s rhythms and its delicate, timeless beauty.
Day 19-22: Coastal City Energy in Sydney
Arrive in Sydney for a finale of sweeping harbour views, vibrant streets, and cultural depth. Explore The Rocks, the Opera House, and coastal cliffs with a private guide, stroll Bondi and northern shores, and soak in Aboriginal heritage sites. Leisurely mornings and waterside cafés let the city’s pulse settle in as the journey draws to a close, contrasting landscapes and experiences fading into memory.
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