Highlights of Australia - Deluxe

Lunchtime departure from London Heathrow with Qantas Airways to Sydney.

On arrival in Sydney you will be met and transferred to the Park Hyatt, in a Opera House View room for 3 nights.

The next two days are free to enjoy some of the many highlights of Australia’s largest and oldest city. Without doubt one of the most spectacularly located anywhere on earth, Sydney has it all, with a vibrant waterfront that is alive with yachts and ferries of all shapes and sizes, all set before the backdrop of one of the most easily recognizable harbour settings on earth. Take in the surreal white pinnacles of its famous Opera House and explore the historic Rocks district, the heart of the old city. Climb the famous bridge and take in the harbour and city landmarks from an altogether more original vantage point.

Browse some of the many stores that line Sydney’s bustling streets, head for one of the nearby beaches, or sample some of the many superb restaurants on offer in this most friendly and cosmopolitan of cities. Alternatively, why not visit the magical Blue Mountains or join a wine tour of the Hunter Valley? We would be happy to arrange any sightseeing tours that you may require.

Today you will be transferred to the domestic Airport for your onward flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock), situated in the heart of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the Longitude 131º for a 2 night stay in a luxury tent.

Full day to explore Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and the surrounding landscapes of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, an area of unique cultural and natural majesty and one steeped in the lores of Aboriginal ‘dreamtime’ legends. Take a guided tour around the base of Uluru to view the mysterious indigenous artwork and learn more about the geology and fauna of the region. Visit the Cultural Centre and the Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative, and watch the setting sun cast its golden glow across the sandstone face of Uluru’s scared slopes.

Depart on your flight from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Cairns. You will be met on arrival at Cairns and transferred to the Daintree Rainforest for a two night stay at Silky Oaks Lodge and Healing Waters Spa in a treehouse.

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Join an indigenous guided Rainforest Walk to learn something of the flora and fauna of the region, explore the Mossman Gorge, or take a dawn or dusk river cruise. Of course you may simply wish to indulge in some of the fabulous spa treatments on offer whilst you take in the tranquil surroundings.

You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to Cairns Airport. Depart on a flight from Cairns to the privately owned Hamilton Island and, on arrival, transfer from the airport to qualia for a 3 night stay in a Leeward Pavilion on the secluded northern tip of the island.

With its secluded and idyllic setting, situated amongst the glittering Whitsundays, qualia provides the ideal resort to unwind. Within easy access of the marine wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, qualia is the perfect island hideaway, where you can choose do as little or as much as you like.

You can take part in any number of the available water sports activities on offer and enjoy some exceptional snorkelling and diving, take fishing trips and reef tours or sail to some of the nearby islands, visit the sublime Whitehaven Beach and even take a scenic flight over the Whitsundays.

Depart Hamilton Island for your flight with Qantas Airways to Cairns. On arrival connect onto your Jetstar flight to Singapore and onward Qantas Airways flight to London.

Arrive at London Heathrow.