Arrive Melbourne. Melbourne to Yarra Valley

LimoCentral, Melbourne

International Airport (Tullamarine) to Yarra Valley – Private Car/Driver Transfer

The Yarra Valley was Victoria’s first wine growing district – with a history stretching back nearly 180 years. Vines were first planted in 1838 by the Ryrie brothers, on their property known today as Chateau Yering. Viticulture spread rapidly through the 1860’s and 1870’s, with wine exports to the British and European markets and were winning awards around the world. However, Valley wine production cease in 1921. Replanting began in the late 1960’s and by the early 1990’s and the area under vine passed the high point of the 19th century. The Wurundjeri people have occupied the lands around the Yarra Valley for at least 30,000 years and the Yarra River was a life-source.

Re’em Yarra Valley, Yarra Valley Region

Accommodation in a Alicorn for 2 nights – Includes Full Breakfast

This property is situated on 80 acres of Helen and Joey Farm, 5 minutes drive from Yarra Glen. It is very much an on-farm hotel, restaurant, and cellar door experience. There are also sculpted gardens around a small lake, pasture, an orchard, and a native bushland reserve. Each guest room has a private balcony or patio from which to survey the landscape. The rooms are all well-appointed and the top floor is made up of four extra-large suites with an oversized bath, positioned to maximise the spectacular views.

Melbourne Private Tours

Full Day Yarra Valley Tour – Private Tour

Inclusions: Hotel pickup & dropoff, 2 course lunch with a beverage (beer, wine or soft drink), wine tasting at a few local boutique wineries tailored to your preferences, entry to Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, a private tasting with local produce.

This 6 hour tour provides you with an opportunity to visit one of Australia’s leading wine making regions, just a short drive from Melbourne. With a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra Ranges as well as renowned restaurants throughout the area, wine and food lovers alike will revel in everything the Yarra Valley has to offer. Enjoy lunch at one of the regions picturesque vineyard restaurants, either TarraWarra Estate or Oakridge Estate followed by more time exploring the region meeting local characters and sampling wine from boutique wineries such as Yarra Yering, Coldstream Hills and Yering Farm. Avoiding the crowds of the larger wineries – the tour will be tailored to suit your tastes. Visit the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, regarded as one of Australia’s leading wildlife reserves, the Healesville Sanctuary has over 200 species of Australian birds and animals in pristine ‘Aussie’ bush land.

Yarra Valley to Melbourne (via Phillip Island)

Melbourne Private Tours

Full Day Healesville and Phillip Island Wildlife Tour – Private Tour

Inclusions:

Hotel pickup & dropoff, entry to Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary with VIP Sanctuary Tour, light lunch, Koala Conservation Centre admission, 2 course dinner with beverage, Phillip Island Penguins Plus experience.

This 12 to 13 hour tour takes you to the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, an experience not to be missed. Regarded as one of Australia’s leading wildlife reserves, the Sanctuary has over 200 species of Australian birds and animals in pristine ‘Aussie’ bushland. Enjoy a 2 hour VIP private tour of this wildlife destination. Your ranger will share stories about native wildlife as you get close to koalas, kangaroos and many more. Wander through stunning bushlands with plenty of opportunities to grab a great photo along the way. Then sit back and be treated to VIP seating at the Spirits of the Sky bird show. After your sanctuary experience, we make our way down to Philip Island, stopping to enjoy a light lunch enroute. At Philip Island, you will come face to face with Australia’s most iconic marsupials at the Koala Conservation Centre. Exploring the tree-top boardwalks you can glimpse koalas up close in their natural habitat. Wander the extensive trails through Australian bushland, home to many animals including wallabies, echidnas, and bats. Visit ocean lookouts, spend time bird watching, or meander along coastal boardwalks at The Nobbies where you can view the treacherous Seal Rocks, a rocky outcrop home to Australia’s largest fur seal colony. Every evening at sunset the Little Penguins come out of the surf and return to Summerland Beach. They waddle up to their burrows, just as their ancestors have done for thousands of generations, meandering straight past eager visitors who wait in anticipation for the night’s performance. Watch this miracle unfold in front of you from an exclusive raised platform away from the crowds and see these unique creatures return to their nests in the sand dunes. Return to Melbourne, where you will be transferred to your Melbourne accommodation.

Park Hyatt Melbourne, Melbourne

Accommodation in a King View Deluxe for 3 nights – Includes Full Breakfast

This property is located on the edge of the city centre near Parliament House, overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Fitzroy Gardens. This luxurious and sophisticated property offers a cosmopolitan mix of Victorian and modern architecture. The spacious guest rooms and suites feature custom designed furniture in neutral shades, wood panelling and Italian marble bathrooms. Some guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city, parklands or St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Hidden Secrets Tours, Melbourne

Half Day Lanes & Arcades Tour – Private Tour

Inclusions: Inner City Hotel meet up, drink and snack, 1 course lunch with a glass of local wine or beer.

Have you ever been to a city and wondered what all the fuss was about? Or wasted time trying to find that cool cafe you were told of and ended up missing everything? Enjoy a 3 hour walk through Melbourne’s beautiful back streets and get orientated in the life of the city that locals love. Discover local designers and specialty retailers that often are only found in the city. Some of the quirkiest cafes, independent designers, street art, architecture and historical tales are found in these walkways. There is something for everyone. See over 30 stores on this casual stroll and return to those you like best in the afternoon.

Melbourne Private Tours

Full Day Great Ocean Road – Private Tour

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, luxury vehicle, professional local guide, complimentary water, morning tea, 2 course lunch with a beverage (beer, wine or soft drink)

This 12 hour tour provides you with the opportunity to travel along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, the Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometres along the southern coast of Victoria. Travel it and you will discover some of the world’s most inspiring scenery, an ever changing hinterland and charming towns and hamlets. Marvel at the huge cliffs, roaring seas, tranquil coves, magnificent waterfalls and secluded beaches. Get an insight into Australian surfing culture at Bells Beach, with rugged cliffs and big waves. Discover seaside villages such as the popular town of Lorne, where you can stroll on the stunning beach. As you continue driving you may see koalas in the wild at Kennett River. Indulge in quality local produce and fresh seafood opposite the sandy beaches of Apollo Bay. Head inland through Cape Otway’s towering trees and ferns of temperate rain forest towards Port Campbell National Park to behold the sculptured beauty of The Twelve Apostles. Many of these stacks of flat-bedded limestone rise 65 metres above sea level and are an inspiring sight to see. Visit incredible natural coves and lookouts and hear tales from your host of romance and shipwreck tragedies whilst marvelling at the landmarks.

Melbourne to Barossa Valley (via Adelaide)

LimoCentral, Melbourne

City Hotel to Airport (Tullamarine) – Private Car/Driver Transfer

Depart Melbourne/Arrive Adelaide

Your flight today is not included in your Southern World arrangements.

Hughes Leisure, Adelaide

Domestic Airport to Barossa Valley – Private Car/Driver Transfer

The Barossa Valley is located an hour’s drive from Adelaide City and is one of Australia’s premier wine regions. The area consists of many small towns. Nuriootpa, meaning ‘the meeting place’ is surrounded by vineyards. The town’s vine-lined main street becomes an amazing array of colours during autumn and is the business centre of the Barossa as well as home to some of the region’s best-known cellar doors including Penfolds, Elderton and, just a few kilometres from the town, Wolf Blass Visitor Centre.

Angaston is at the “English” or eastern end of the Barossa and was named after one of South Australia’s founders, George Fife Angas, who sponsored many of the region’s early German settlers. The Angas family was a major influence for many generations.

Lyndoch has evolved with the times into a mecca of contemporary ambience while maintaining its English foundations and strong German influences. Nestled at the fertile base of the Barossa Ranges, the town once featured the first flour mill north of Adelaide. This rich soil today boasts several of the Barossa’s finest wineries. Buy traditional German bread at the local bakery and pick up a stick of South Australia’s award- winning best smoky mettwurst. Tanunda historically has always been the heart of the Barossa region and its history is only a small part of its charms. A vibrant and growing community, its home to some of Australia’s and the world’s best-loved wines. Explore the magnificently restored Chateau Tanunda.

In Williamstown, of special interest is the Whispering Wall, the huge curved retaining wall of the Barossa Reservoir that’s about 140 metres long and an acoustic miracle. Built between 1899 and 1903, the dam was a revolutionary engineering feat for its day and attracted attention from all over the world. It continues to attract attention – you can speak in a normal voice at one end of the wall and people at the other end of the wall can hear you clearly!

Le Mas Barossa

Accommodation in a Superior King Room for 2 nights – Includes Full breakfast.

This property is located in Rowland Flat, 7 kilometres from Tanunda and 35 kilometres from the Big Rocking Horse. It is nestled between the Para River and vineyards on the valley floor. Guests can enjoy the heated mineral pool surrounded by lush lawn, vineyards and old ghost gums, or unwind in the privacy of their rooms to experience the spirit of Provençal life surrounded by an Australian native landscape. The property combines contemporary design with effortless French hospitality. A luxurious place of understated charm, made for individuals who appreciate a connection to nature, creativeness, and intimacy. The Queen room includes expansive views of the old bush vines across the front of our quintessential Barossa property. The Deluxe King room is thoughtfully curated with soft French hues to enhance the breath-taking scenery. Both rooms have silk curtain block out blinds and contemporary lighting provide a modern and refined elegance. The en-suites includes the comforts of heated travertine flooring and basins, and a luxurious oversized rain shower with Perrin & Rowe fittings and Hermès toiletries. Certain rooms at the property include a patio with a garden view.

Small Batch Wine Tours, Barossa Valley

Full Day Truly Barossan Wine Experience – Private Tour

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, lunch, standard wine tastings, bottled water.

This 6.5 hour truly Barossan wine experience showcases some of the most iconic wineries in scenic locations across the region. Starting off at one of Australia’s First Families in Wine, you will witness the historic Yalumba estate and try their traditional flagship wines. Artisans of Barossa is next, where you will explore some of the smallest producers at the cutting edge of winemaking in the region. A seasonally inspired multi-course lunch with wine at restaurant FINO Seppeltsfield awaits you, before finishing the day with a tasting at Torbreck – one of the Barossa’s most highly regarded boutique wineries.

Barossa Valley to Adelaide 

Hughes Leisure, Adelaide

Barossa Valley to Adelaide Hotel – Private Car/Driver Transfer

The wine and festival capital of Australia, Adelaide is a place to experience the buzz, culture and convenience of a city without the frustrations. The city centre, surrounded by parklands, is a charming blend of historic buildings, wide streets, groovy shops and a huge variety of street cafes and restaurants. Visit the largest undercover market in the southern hemisphere and taste the best of South Australia at the Adelaide Central Market or enjoy a ride on Adelaide’s tram from the city centre to the historic yet vibrant beachside suburb of Glenelg. The city also provides a great launching point to the many attractions surrounding Adelaide, including world class wine regions, the Australian Outback, Kangaroo Island and much more.

Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide

Accommodation in a Luxury King Room for 1 night – Includes Full breakfast

This property is located in the heart of Adelaide and overlooking Rundle Mall. Set within a heritage-listed, renovated Colonial Mutual Life building, and complemented by a stunning “jewel box” additional which beautifully compliments the “Romanesque” style original building. All accommodation rooms offer luxury appointments, featuring locally made products and furnishings.

Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

Hughes Leisure, Adelaide

Adelaide Hotel to Domestic Airport- Private Car/Driver Transfer

Depart Adelaide/Arrive Kingscote, Kangaroo Island

Your flight today is not included in your Southern World arrangements.

Widely acclaimed as Australia’s Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is home to an abundance of native wildlife and spectacular natural attractions. Covering almost 4,500 square kilometres, it is Australia’s third largest island and offers the best of the mainland on a smaller, more intimate scale. With more than one third of the island declared as Conservation or National Park, visitors readily come face-to-face with prolific bird and animal species, such as the New Zealand fur seals, koalas, kangaroos, Australian sea lions, ospreys, echidnas, and much much more. Flanked by the indomitable Southern Ocean, dramatic coastal vistas and sculptured landscapes lie unspoiled by development and riddled with sheer limestone cliffs, sheltered coves, rocky headlands and deserted stretches of sugar-white sand.

Exceptional Kangaroo Island, Kingscote

2 Day/2 Night Kangaroo Island In Style – Shared Small Group Touring

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from Kingscote Airport, 2 x full day shared touring, all admission fees and on island transfers, 2 x lunch, 2 x breakfast, 2 x dinner and 2 nights’ accommodation.

You will be met by your guide at Kingscote Airport and join a full day sightseeing tour.

Island Life Tour (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun):
Travel through the Island’s most productive country to the north coast. Walk through the bush with your guide – through strangely shaped trees learning what makes that noise, whose tracks are those, and who left THAT little pile there? Look for small wallabies almost extinct on the mainland, a kangaroo found only on Kangaroo Island and a variety of other birds, plants and animals. Break for lunch at a private bush camp and enjoy a delicious meal featuring King George whiting (local sea fish), fresh salads and fine South Australian wines. At Seal Bay Conservation Park take a private tour with your guide among Australian sea-lions on a beautiful sandy beach – an experience similar to that of the Galapagos. Watch pups nursing or playing in the surf, see old bulls bearing the scars of territorial disputes and learn about their unique breeding biology.
Arrive at your accommodation late afternoon and enjoy dinner which has been included this evening.

Providence Guest House

Accommodation in a Guest Room for 2 nights – Includes Full breakfast

The Mediterranean style villa is situated on 60 acres of rolling farmland overlooking the blue waters of Smiths Bay on the north coast of Kangaroo Island. Set amongst an amazing southern European garden and surrounded by Kangaroo Islands uniquely Australian bush land, the large open plan dining/lounge room is the centrepiece for a tasteful mix of old and new. The Villa’s 3 individually decorated bedrooms and sweeping verandah provide uninterrupted panoramic views of the bay.

Enjoy breakfast this morning before being met by your guide for a full day sightseeing tour.

Flinders Chase Focus Tour (Tue, Thu, Sat):
Travel the island’s north-west in an important private wildlife refuge with Kangaroo Island Land for Wildlife. Check out wildlife surveys targeting tiny endangered mammals and get an introduction to the bush, so the fire ecology experienced later in the day has context. Break for an elegant picnic lunch in the bush, featuring marinated poached chicken, fresh salads, cheeses and fantastic South Australian wine, beer, soft drinks and spring water. After lunch, travel into Flinders Chase National Park and explore the massive shapes of Remarkable Rocks, a natural sculpture perched impossibly on top of a dome of granite emerging from the ocean. Evidence of the power of the Southern Ocean swell continues at Admirals Arch – a coastal grotto which provides a haul out for a large colony of Long-nosed fur seals who swim effortlessly through the crashing waves.
Return to your accommodation late afternoon and enjoy dinner which has been included this evening.

Note: Day tours operate alternative days. Itinerary may swap around depending on the arrival day.

Kangaroo Island to Sydney (via Adelaide)

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before your transfer to Kingscote Airport for your return flight to Adelaide.

Depart Kingscote, Kangaroo Island/Arrive Adelaide

Your flight today is not included in your Southern World arrangements.

Depart Adelaide/Arrive Sydney

Your flight today is not included in your Southern World arrangements.

Soak up Sydney’s gorgeous harbour, seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. Cruise under the Sydney Harbour Bridge or wave at the Opera House as you ride a ferry across the harbour to Manly. Learn to surf at Bondi Beach or swim in the calm waters of Coogee. Lose yourself in the cobblestone cul-de-sacs of The Rocks or in the markets, boutiques, cafes and pubs of Paddington. As well as a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney offers fabulous food, festivals and 24/7 fun.

InStyle Chauffeured Limousines, Sydney

Sydney Domestic Airport to Sydney City Hotel – Private Car/Driver Transfer

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Sydney

Accommodation in a Deluxe Full Harbour King Room for 3 nights – Includes Full breakfast

This property is a short walking distance to Circular Quay and the historic Rocks district. The hotel is vibrant and elegant, and all rooms have been carefully designed and subtly furnished with the highest quality amenities. The guest rooms decor is inspired by the soothing blues and crisp whites of the surrounding harbour, with wood details and spacious marble bathrooms, starting from 26 sq. metres to 53 sq. metres and offers city, partial harbour or harbour views.

AEA Luxury Tours Sydney

Full Day Private Blue Mountains Luxury Diamond Day – Private Tour

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, private touring as per itinerary, Calmsley Hill admission, morning tea, 2 course Lunch at Echoes Restaurant with 1 glass of beer, wine or soft drink per person, national park fee and bottled water on board.

This 9 hour tour travels to the Blue Mountains. Stop at Calmsley Hill, a working farm also home to Kangaroo, Emu, Wombat and Koala. Enjoy morning tea and time to wander at leisure. Visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley seeing beautiful vistas and enjoy a stress and hurry free environment. Arrive at Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout point away from the crowds for views of the famous Three Sisters. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colours. Enjoy lunch at Echoes Restaurant, perched at the absolute edge of the Blue Mountains, with views of mountains, cliff edges and lush rainforest valleys. After lunch, visit Govetts Leap, one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. Your last stop at the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens where there is time for a short inspection of the flora including the ancient Wollemi Pine.

Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Sydney Opera House Tour – Private Tour

Inclusions: 1 hour guided tour (English Language).

More than 60 years ago, Jorn Utzon designed what is now considered one of the greatest buildings of all time. But for Utzon, the Sydney Opera House story was no fairy tale. The 1 hour tour brings to life the saga behind the making of the world’s most famous house. Your guide will take you on an emotional journey inside this modern masterpiece, putting Jorn Utzon on centre stage and is a tribute to his creative genius. You will discover why Utzon was more than an architect: he was an architect of change. And how, against a landslide of political and public criticism, he created the youngest building ever to be World Heritage listed. You will be taken inside one of the working venues to experience the magic behind the world’s most extraordinary opera, ballet, symphony and dramatic performances.

Note: The Sydney Opera House Tour includes up to 200 steps. Flat, enclosed rubber soled shoes must be worn. While on a tour, all bags larger than an A4 size will need to be cloaked. A complimentary, secure cloaking facility is available near the tour desk.

Sydney Princess Cruises, Sydney

Sydney Harbour Long Lunch Cruise – Private Cruise

Inclusions: Progressive 3 course lunch and beverages

Enjoy a 4 hour cruise on iconic Sydney harbour on board a luxury cruiser. Cruise past the world famous landmarks of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House as your crew will be on hand to tell you about the past and modern day history of the harbour. Start with entree at Watsons Bay and then cruise onto Middle Head and into Middle Harbour. Discover the beauty of the harbour and then stop at Balmoral for lunch at a world famous iconic harbour side restaurant.

Depart Balmoral and cruise past the Spit Bridge while you indulge on your dessert and cheese platter & wines to match before the return to the main harbour where you will have an opportunity to stop for a swim if you choose (time & weather permitting).

BridgeClimb Sydney

Summit at Twilight – Shared Small Group Tour

Inclusions: Climb, group photograph, Certificate of Achievement and BridgeClimb cap.

Your 3 hour tour commences with a comprehensive briefing and safety demonstration, before you are led by one of BridgeClimb’s Climb Leaders, on a guided journey (including preparation and briefing), to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The tour takes you along the top arch of the Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. The steady incline to the summit leaves you free to focus your attention on the surroundings, with the opportunity to witness 360 degree views of Sydney including east to the Sydney Opera House, west to the Blue Mountains and the Harbour City surrounds.

Depart Sydney

InStyle Chauffeured Limousines, Sydney

Sydney City Hotel to Sydney International Airport – Private Car/Driver Transfer