Wild Australia
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Wild Australia

A grand tour of authentic Australia: from the Northern Territory rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef, through Sydney and the Red Centre with Uluru and Kings Canyon, to the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and a wild road trip on Kangaroo Island. Twenty-eight days to touch the soul of a continent.

The Route

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Day-by-Day Programme

Day 1

Flight Milan – Darwin via Singapore

Departure from Milan with Singapore Airlines. Stopover in Singapore and onward flight to Darwin. Arrival the following day.

Day 2

Arrival in Darwin

Arrival in Darwin and private hotel transfer. Darwin is the vibrant capital of the Northern Territory, where urban culture meets wild nature. Not to be missed: the Waterfront Precinct and Sunset Markets.

Day 3

Kakadu & Litchfield Tour — Day 1

Start of the 3-day tour. Departure from Darwin to Kakadu National Park. Boat cruise on the Corroboree Billabong to spot crocodiles and Top End birdlife. Visit to Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Rock) with Aboriginal rock art. Sunset over the Nadab floodplain. Overnight at Jabiru Campground safari tents.

Day 4

Kakadu Tour — Day 2: Litchfield & Waterfalls

A day immersed in Litchfield National Park: monsoon forests, pristine waterfalls and natural swimming pools. Possible stops: Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, Buley Rockholes. Aboriginal rock art dating back 20,000 years.

Day 5

Litchfield Tour — Day 3 & Flight to Port Douglas

Morning at Litchfield among the Cathedral Termite Mounds, impressive termite hills several metres tall. Afternoon return to Darwin and flight to Cairns. Private transfer to Port Douglas.

Day 6

Free Day in Port Douglas

Relax on the famous Four Mile Beach, panoramic walk on Flagstaff Hill or along the Four Mile Beach Cliff Walk. Exploration of the port and Marina Station.

Day 7

Great Barrier Reef by Catamaran

Full day on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Sailaway VI, a luxury Lagoon 560 catamaran. Snorkelling at the Low Isles with a marine biologist, swimming with turtles, guided nature walk on the island. Buffet lunch and teas included.

Day 8

Cape Tribulation & Daintree Forest

Guided tour through the Daintree Rainforest, one of the world's oldest. Visit to Mossman Gorge, Daintree River cruise to spot crocodiles, arrival at Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef. Lunch included.

Day 9

Free Day in Port Douglas

Free day to explore the surroundings, relax on the beach or arrange optional activities.

Day 10

Kuranda — Cable Car & Scenic Railway

Soar above the rainforest on the Skyrail gondola with stunning aerial views. Free time in Kuranda village and Koala Garden Sanctuary. Descent by Kuranda Scenic Railway with Italian audio guide.

Day 11

Flight Cairns – Sydney

Private transfer from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport. Flight to Sydney and check-in at the Furama Darling Harbour.

Day 12

Sydney — Bondi Beach & City

Free day in Sydney. Walk to Bondi Beach, iconic for its perfect surf waves and vibrant atmosphere. Option to hike the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Afternoon free to explore the city.

Day 13

Blue Mountains — Italian-language Tour

Italian-language tour of the spectacular Blue Mountains, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Panoramic stop at the Three Sisters, walk in Leura with shopping time. Australian morning tea included.

Day 14

Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Two-hour cruise around Sydney Harbour with buffet lunch included. Views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Luna Park from the water.

Day 15

Flight Sydney – Uluru & Sunset at Uluru

Flight to Ayers Rock. Uluru sunset tour with Italian audio guide: approach to the base of the monolith, Mutitjulu Waterhole visit, Tjukurpa (Dreamtime) stories. Panoramic viewpoint at Talinguru Nyakun Tjaku at sunset.

Day 16

Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon tour departing Ayers Rock Resort, hot breakfast at Kings Creek Station. Rim walk with spectacular views over Watarrka National Park and descent into the "Garden of Eden". Alternative: 2 km creek bed walk.

Day 17

Kata Tjuta at Dawn & Field of Lights Dinner

Kata Tjuta dawn tour with outdoor breakfast and Italian audio guide. Walk through the Walpa Gorge between the conglomerate domes. Evening: dinner under the stars with Field of Lights access, Bruce Munro's art installation. Stargazing storyteller included.

Day 18

Flight Uluru – Melbourne

Private transfer to the airport and flight to Melbourne. Check-in at the Crowne Promenade. First evening free to explore the famous street art laneways and the city's food scene.

Day 19

Great Ocean Road with Italian Guide

Italian-guided tour along the Great Ocean Road: morning tea on scenic beaches, Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, Loch Ard Gorge, wild koalas at Kennett River, Apollo Bay. Lunch included.

Day 20

Phillip Island — Penguin Parade with Italian Guide

Full-day Phillip Island tour with Italian guide. Moonlit Sanctuary (kangaroos, wombats, echidnas), Woolamai Surf Beach, spectacular west coast, The Nobbies. Evening: Penguin Plus — the Little Penguin Parade from the exclusive viewing area.

Day 21

Free Day in Melbourne

Free day to explore Melbourne at your own pace: covered markets, street art laneways, Queen Victoria Market, museums or simply relaxing in the city.

Day 22

Flight Melbourne – Adelaide – Kangaroo Island

Flight from Melbourne to Adelaide with connection to Kangaroo Island. Car rental pick-up (Mazda CX5 or similar, unlimited km, insurance included). Start of the 4-day island road trip. Explore the eastern area around Kingscote.

Day 23

Kangaroo Island — Seal Bay & Vivonne Bay

Visit to Seal Bay Conservation Park, one of the island's most iconic spots: guided walk among Australian sea lions on the beach. Continue to Vivonne Bay, often rated one of Australia's best beaches, and the Little Sahara sand dunes.

Day 24

Kangaroo Island — Flinders Chase National Park

Full day at Flinders Chase National Park, the island's most spectacular area. See the Remarkable Rocks, wind-sculpted granite formations, and Admirals Arch with New Zealand fur seals. Wild kangaroos, wallabies and koalas along the trails.

Day 25

Kangaroo Island — Free Morning, Flight to Adelaide

Last morning on the island: visit a local honey farm (KI Ligurian honey is famous) or gin tasting at Kangaroo Island Spirits. Flight Kingscote–Adelaide. Private transfer to The Vibe Hotel.

Day 26

Barossa Valley — Wine Tasting

Full day in the Barossa Valley among excellent wines and spectacular scenery. Tastings at historic family-run wineries (Kies Family Wines, Turkey Flat, Rosenvale). Stop in Tanunda village and Menglers Hill lookout. Lunch with regional produce included.

Day 27

Flight Adelaide – Singapore – Milan

Private transfer to Adelaide Airport. Flight to Singapore with overnight connection to Milan. End of the journey.

Day 28

Arrival in Milan

Morning arrival in Milan. End of services.

What's Included

  • All private airport/hotel transfers
  • 2 nights Darwin — The Vibe Hotel
  • 3-day Kakadu & Litchfield tour (meals and safari tents included)
  • 6 nights Port Douglas — Shantara Resort (Studio Pool View)
  • Great Barrier Reef catamaran tour (lunch included)
  • Cape Tribulation & Daintree tour Italian audio guide (lunch included)
  • Kuranda tour with Skyrail and Scenic Railway, Italian audio guide
  • 4 nights Sydney — Furama Darling Harbour (breakfast included)
  • Blue Mountains tour with Italian guide
  • Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
  • 3 nights Ayers Rock — Desert Gardens Hotel
  • Uluru sunset tour Italian audio guide
  • Kata Tjuta dawn tour with breakfast and Italian audio guide
  • Kings Canyon tour English guide
  • Field of Lights dinner under the stars
  • 5 nights Melbourne — Crowne Promenade
  • Great Ocean Road tour Italian guide (lunch included)
  • Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour Italian guide
  • 3 nights Adelaide — The Vibe Hotel (Deluxe King breakfast included)
  • Barossa Valley tour English guide (lunch and tastings included)
  • 4-day car hire with insurance on Kangaroo Island
  • 3 nights Kangaroo Island — Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not expressly listed in the included services

From

US$6,510

per person · land services · indicative price, subject to change

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Duration28 days
DestinationAustralia
Typeavventura