Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Wings Over Australia
Day 1 Arrive Melbourne, Australia
Arrive in Melbourne, where you are met and transferred to
your hotel. Explore Melbourne’s landmarks before gathering
with your fellow guests for a welcome dinner.
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 MelbourneSet out for the renowned Yarra Valley, stopping at a winery
for behind-the-scenes access to the winemaking team. Then,
sit down to a private paired-wine master class with canapés,
followed by lunch with matched wines introduced by a
sommelier. Next, visit another winery, where you delight in
an exclusive barrel-room tasting at their vineyard.
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 TasmaniaThis morning, fly by privately chartered aircraft to Hobart,
the capital of Tasmania. Upon arrival, transfer to Raptor
Refuge for an A&K-exclusive insider access experience with
the refuge owner. Visit its aviaries and observe wedge-tailed
eagles, falcons and owls up close. Later, head to the Museum
of Old and New Art (MONA) to view its striking exhibits
and savor lunch with paired wine at its restaurant. Drive up
Tasmania’s dazzling east coast to your luxury boutique lodge
located on the Freycinet Peninsula. Tonight, enjoy dinner
and drinks at Palate Restaurant while gazing out at the wide
expanses of Great Oyster Bay.
Saffire Freycinet
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 TasmaniaJoin a local guide at your lodge’s open-range Tasmanian
devil enclosure for a rare encounter with the world’s largest
carnivorous marsupial, and learn about the a conservation
work being done to save it. Following lunch, visit Freycinet Marine Farm, where you wade waist-deep into the ocean to feast on their freshly shucked, award-winning oysters, sparkling wine in hand, on a memorable Chef’s Table experience. Listen as your guides explain this important wetland and the life cycle of the oysters.
Saffire Freycinet
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 TasmaniaThis morning, enjoy one of these Design Your
Day activities.
Walk with a Guide to the Wineglass Bay Lookout to view
its white-sand beaches and diverse flora and fauna.
Learn the Art of Beekeeping from a horticulturalist and
take a hand in extracting honeycomb from the hive.
Kayak Pelican Bay for Outstanding Bird-Watching, paddling crystal-clear waters with an expert guide.
After lunch back at the lodge, the remainder of the day is at
leisure.
Saffire Freycinet
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 UluruFly by private charter aircraft to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and
transfer to your luxury tented camp overlooking the
UNESCO-listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Park. This afternoon, with chilled glass in hand, witness
the changing light reflected on Uluru for an unforgettable Scenic Sundowner. Tonight, enjoy exclusive dining among
the dunes, set to the sounds of an ancient indigenous culture,
and feast on four delicious courses complemented with
premium Australian wines. Later, view the Southerly stars
with your camp’s astronomer.
Longitude 131°
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 UluruRise early and set out for Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), stopping
to view sunrise over its majestic domes. In the company
of your guide, walk through Walpa Gorge and learn how
eons of weathering and continental upheaval have shaped today’s stark landscapes. This afternoon, return to Uluru and
traverse the Mala Walk, pausing to view cave paintings and
sources of bush tucker. Later, see the walls of Kantju Gorge
ablaze with the light of the setting sun as you sip sparkling
wine and nibble on canapés, savoring the solitude of the
gorge as the daylight fades.
Longitude 131°
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 UluruEarly this morning, discover peaceful Mutitjulu Waterhole
and the sacred site of Kuniya Piti as the sun lights up ancient
Uluru. Walk with your guide, who shares the Anangu
creation story of Kuniya and Liru, for a deeper perspective
on the striking monolith. After breakfast, board a private
charter flight to Hamilton Island, and then Ride Like a Local,
embarking by launch to Hayman Island, where your idyllic
resort awaits — nestled in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Hayman IslandExperience a full day in the Great Barrier Reef on your
stylish private vessel. Snorkel the local fringing reefs,
observing the riot of color and movement provided by
local denizens in the crystal-clear waters. After lunch, visit
Whitehaven Beach, located in the heart of the reef. Discover
for yourself why this unspoiled shoreline strand is widely
considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 Hayman IslandEnjoy a day at your leisure, relaxing or choosing from
included activities, such as a guided nature walk, fish feeding
and kayaking.
Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 SydneyEarly this morning, fly to Sydney by privately chartered
aircraft, enjoying a city tour on arrival. Sink your toes in the
sand at the surfer’s paradise of Bondi Beach and stroll the
boutique shops of Paddington, a neighborhood filled with
Victorian and Georgian architecture. Transfer to your luxury
hotel perfectly set near Sydney Harbour.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 SydneyThis morning, embark on a privately chartered luxury yacht
to cruise scenic Sydney Harbour, admiring landmarks,
including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera
Houses. Back on shore, stop for lunch at a local restaurant,
and then commence your guided behind-the-scenes visit to
the magnificent Sydney Opera House. Following some time
at leisure in the afternoon, gather for your farewell dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Depart SydneyAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.
Meals: Breakfast