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Australia is an energetic land that beats with an ancient pulse. Discover its Dreamtime awe, natural wonders, and brilliant cities for sixteen sumptuous nights. No worries here. Each hotel is chosen for outstanding service and amenities, and all transfers are taken care of. Starting in Sydney, we’ve arranged a backstage peek into the Sydney Opera House (it defines the skyline), a private valley wine-tasting, and a helicopter tour—you’ll be privy to sweeping vistas.

The following three nights are spent on Kangaroo Island, one of the world’s great nature-based destinations. Pristine beaches, local wines, wildlife, and vivid sunsets are yours to savor along with guided island excursions. In Adelaide you’ll explore South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital before you embark upon three extraordinary nights in Uluru.

Say the name. Uluru. It sounds like Aboriginal creation stories carried on the wind. You’ll stay in a unique luxury wilderness camp that is eco-sensitive and romantic. Be amazed by local Indigenous guides, storytelling, and dining beneath the stars—you have never seen so many. Then kick up your heels in Brisbane, capital of Queensland and cultural mecca, with a tasting sensation we’ve planned for you. 

Next is an unsurpassed experience, known to few, on the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island for four nights. Your world-class private resort is on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.  On this island of koalas and kangaroos, time slips away. Calm, and sensory perfection, becomes your reality. (We’ve arranged a flight so you can soar above it all.) Australia. It’s a world of mysteries, cosmopolitan cities, kangaroos, koalas, luscious food and wine, and a vibrant aboriginal culture. Feel the wonder.

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Breakfast Daily at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Sunset Canapés, and Dinner Each Day at the Southern Ocean Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Each Day at Longitude 131°
  • Evening Taste of Brisbane Tour - 5.5-hour progressive dinner tour with courses at 3 of Brisbane’s best restaurants, luxury transportation, & outstanding views
  • A La Carte Breakfast Daily, All Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and One Gourmet Dinner at one of Qualia's Delectable On-Site Restaurants
Private Best of Sydney Helicopter Tour

Private Best of Sydney Helicopter Tour

Sydney Opera House Guided Backstage Tour

Sydney Opera House Guided Backstage Tour

Private Tastes of the Hunter Valley Day Tour

Private Tastes of the Hunter Valley Day Tour

Great Barrier Reef Discovery Flight

Great Barrier Reef Discovery Flight

Southern Ocean Lodge Kangaroo Island Experience

Southern Ocean Lodge Kangaroo Island Experience

Longitude 131 Red Centre Experience

Longitude 131 Red Centre Experience

Evening Taste of Brisbane Tour

Evening Taste of Brisbane Tour

Accommodations

4 Nights

5-Star Luxury Hotel

3 Nights

Exclusive Nature Lodge

1 Night

Luxurious Boutique Hotel

3 Nights

5-Star Luxury Resort

1 Night

5-Star Luxury Boutique Hotel

4 Nights

5-Star Luxury Resort

Transportation and Guides

    • Transfers to/from Airports to your Hotels
    • All Transportation between Activities at Southern Ocean Lodge
    • All Transportation between Activities at Longitude 131°
    • VIP Chauffeur Service & Use of 4-Seater Golf Cart and Non-Motorized Watercraft at Qualia

Points of Interest

  • Sydney Harbor Bridge
  • The Rocks
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Darling Harbor
  • Hanson Bay Sanctuary
  • Seal Bay
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  • Field of Light
  • Mutitjulu Waterhole
  • Hamilton Island
  • Whitsunday Islands
  • Great Barrier Reef

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

The Rocks, Australia

George Street, Australia

Chinatown, Australia

Darling Harbour, Australia

Sydney Opera House, Australia

Taronga Zoo, Australia

Manly Beach, Australia

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

Included Unique Experiences

  • Private 60 minute Best of Sydney Helicopter Tour
  • Sydney Opera House Backstage Small Group Tour
  • Private Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour
  • Southern Ocean Lodge - Kangaroo Island Experience - 3-Day Tailored Offering of Signature Experiences to include guided tours, walks, and visual presentations by naturalists
  • Longitude 131 - Uluru Experience - 3-Day Tailored Offering of Signature Experiences to include guided walks and tours, dining outdoors under the stars and enjoying the sunset over Uluru with a glass in hand
  • Qualia Luxury Retreat - 4 Day Great Barrier Reef Experience with a 60-minute Sightseeing Helicopter
  • Flight over the Whitsundays and world-famous ‘Heart Reef’, landing at a pontoon out on the Reed for
  • Snorkeling & Coral Viewing, VIP Chauffeur service, and much more!
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2026

Available Dates

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

From $22,997 per person

2027

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

From $25,297 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • Spend your nights at Australia’s most luxurious properties:
    • 4 Nights at the Four Seasons, Sydney – Full Harbour View Room
    • 3 Nights at the Multi-Award Winning Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island – Ocean View Room
    • 1 Night at the Luxurious Mayfair Hotel Located Within a Heritage-Listed Building in the Heart of Adelaide
    • 3 Nights at a Luxury Wilderness Camp just outside the UNESCO World Heritage Uluru-kata Tjuta National Park, Luxury Tent
    • 1 Night at the Luxurious & Modern Emporium Hotel in South Bank, Queensland
    • 4 Nights at a World-Class Resort on Hamilton Island –Room with Private Plunge Pool and Sea Views

TRANSPORTATION

  • Transfers to/from Airports to your Hotels
  • All Transportation between Activities at Southern Ocean Lodge
  • All Transportation between Activities at Longitude 131°
  • VIP Chauffeur Service & Use of 4-Seater Golf Cart and Non-Motorized Watercraft at Qualia

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • Breakfast Daily at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Sunset Canapés, and Dinner Each Day at the Southern Ocean Lodge
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Each Day at Longitude 131°
  • Evening Taste of Brisbane Tour - 5.5-hour progressive dinner tour with courses at 3 of Brisbane’s best restaurants, luxury transportation, & outstanding views
  • A La Carte Breakfast Daily, All Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and One Gourmet Dinner at one of Qualia's Delectable On-Site Restaurants

INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Private 60 minute Best of Sydney Helicopter Tour
  • Sydney Opera House Backstage Small Group Tour
  • Private Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour
  • Southern Ocean Lodge - Kangaroo Island Experience - 3-Day Tailored Offering of Signature Experiences to include guided tours, walks, and visual presentations by naturalists
  • Longitude 131 - Uluru Experience - 3-Day Tailored Offering of Signature Experiences to include guided walks and tours, dining outdoors under the stars and enjoying the sunset over Uluru with a glass in hand
  • Qualia Luxury Retreat - 4 Day Great Barrier Reef Experience with a 60-minute Sightseeing Helicopter
  • Flight over the Whitsundays and world-famous ‘Heart Reef’, landing at a pontoon out on the Reed for
  • Snorkeling & Coral Viewing, VIP Chauffeur service, and much more!

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Sydney Harbor Bridge
  • The Rocks
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Darling Harbor
  • Hanson Bay Sanctuary
  • Seal Bay
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  • Field of Light
  • Mutitjulu Waterhole
  • Hamilton Island
  • Whitsunday Islands
  • Great Barrier Reef
Prices Based On
  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • Traveling Alone? No Problem. Just Ask Us for a Single Supplement Price.

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Megan Paylor

Nashville, TN

As a travel advisor, I get requests for trips all over the world. So far Authentic Vacations has helped me plan trips for clients throughout Europe, Iceland, and Australia. And my clients always come back happy and eager to plan another! I have worked with everyone, but most extensively with Ellie and Michelle, and I can’t say enough good things about them. They are thorough, kind, knowledgeable, and always willing to help get the job done! Highly recommend the entire crew at Authentic, and will keep coming back!

"So glad we booked our UK vacation with Authentic"

Lori N.

Illinois

This review is long overdue. We booked a 2 week vacation in the UK through Authentic Vacations and are so glad that we did!! Amber was our advisor, and she took my wish list and crafted a great trip that provided exactly what we were looking for. It was so nice to have it all pre-arranged for us so that we could just go and not have to worry about anything. The hotels were great choices and the tour companies that Amber booked were really good ones. Communication was clear and easy, and the company kept all of its commitments. Thank you, Authentic Vacations! Nice job!

"A Complicated Itinerary Made Easy"

Susan G.

Scottdale

Lauren did an excellent job with my clients! She was so helpful in a very unique and complicated trip for a solo traveler. We combined it with some Air BnB that my client did and lauren was so great! Thank you again for being amazing to work with!

"Pleasure, Memory Tour in Ireland"

Howard R.

VA

YES! Joleen put together a wonderful itinerary for my return trip to Ashford and Dromoland Castles in Ireland. The drivers and transfers were very pleasant and always on time with very comfortable luxury transports. The castle hotels were exactly what I expected but I think Joleen must have said things in the booking process because it seemed as though they may have stepped their normal attention to details up a bit. The upgrade at Dromoland was unexpected but much appreciated! Truly felt like a prince at both locations and all things went as planned without any problems. Thank you, your staff and especially Joleen for all that was done to make this a trip to remember!

"My clients were SO happy with their Italy trip"

Nicole K.

Missouri

I worked with Ellie at Authentic Vacations to plan a client's trip to Italy. Not only were the clients SO happy with the itinerary that Ellie crafted, but as the travel advisor, working with Authentic made the whole process seamless and stress-free!

My clients toured around Florence, Rome, and Tuscany. They were sending me pictures throughout their trip, letting me know that I "nailed" the itinerary. Authentic Vacations and its staff really understand the destinations and what travelers are truly looking for.

On the travel advisor side, it was an absolute joy from start to finish working with Ellie. She was always quick to respond and available to help in any way. I truly can't wait to work together in the future!

"Fantastic Vacation in Scotland"

Alison E.

Louisville

My clients just returned from Scotland and Ireland and had a fantastic vacation. I appreciate the fast responses and knowledge in creating custom itineraries and have confidence that everything will be perfect for my clients. I love working with Authentic Vacations!

"Mother & Son vacation to Ireland"

Monica H.

Lynnwood, WA

Lauren was a fantastic consultant to help me craft a great trip for my clients who were a mother and son duo who wanted to travel to Ireland. They loved Dublin and their hotel was top notch, well located and she had fun learning about the history of the hotel as well. Another highlight was the horse-and-carriage ride in Killarney.

"Amazing Ireland Guided Vacation"

Douglas K.

Minneapolis

The best part of our 8-day tour of Ireland? Tour director Joan.


Joan is a perfect blend of group director, logistics manager, guide, travel buddy and fun entertainer. Her knowledge is wide and her demeanor is lively, always full of sunshine (even if the weather is not). Joan clearly understands group dynamics with the ability to easily and subtly adjust an itinerary when warranted.


Each day of our tour included historical insight from Joan with her personal lore added for context, answers to every type of question with interesting explanations, and even an occasional folk song beautifully sung. When she granted us entry into the cathedral in Killarney - her home church and school when growing up - the experience became personal and moving.


I'm certain every member of our group of 17 wants to travel again with Joan because of her gracious and fun expertise. Thank you Joan and Authentic Vacations!

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