Australia Summer Escape — Lord Howe Island edition
A 22-day Australian grand tour touching the continent's most exclusive destinations: Kangaroo Island wildlife, Melbourne's vineyards and Great Ocean Road, the red desert of Uluru with the Sound of Silence dinner, Sydney harbour cruise and Opera House, and finally Lord Howe Island — UNESCO, 400 visitors maximum — in the luxury of Arajilla Retreat.
The Route
Day-by-Day Programme
Departure — Dubai Stopover
Departure to Dubai. Overnight at Hotel Boulevard Autograph Collection with breakfast included: a night of Dubai luxury as the first taste of the journey.
Flight Dubai → Adelaide
Morning flight to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Afternoon arrival and first evening in the city.
Adelaide → Kangaroo Island (Ferry with Car)
Car rental pick-up (Toyota Corolla, Avis All Inclusive unlimited km). Drive to Cape Jervis (110 km) and Sealink ferry to Kangaroo Island (45 minutes). Check-in at the exclusive Wander WanderPod with ocean view. Welcome meal box included for 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
Kangaroo Island — Wildlife
Free day to explore Kangaroo Island: kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, penguins, fur seals, and sea lions in their natural habitat. Flinders Chase National Park and dream beaches.
Kangaroo Island — Free Day
Second day on the island: marine wildlife spotting, Australian bush trekking, wild beaches, or simply relaxing in the WanderPod with ocean views.
Kangaroo Island → Melbourne (Ferry + Flight)
Return ferry to Cape Jervis, drive to Adelaide, and car drop-off. Afternoon flight Adelaide–Melbourne. Check-in at Zagames House.
Melbourne — Free Exploration
Free day to explore Melbourne: street art laneways, rooftop bars, Queen Victoria Market, historic trams, and the international food scene.
Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Lunch
Organised Yarra Valley winery tour with lunch included: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir tastings at excellent wineries just outside Melbourne, among rolling green hills and passionate producers.
Great Ocean Road
Full-day Great Ocean Road tour: morning tea on the Surf Coast beaches, the Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, Loch Ard Gorge, koalas at Kennett River, and the coastal town of Apollo Bay.
Phillip Island — Penguin Parade
Phillip Island tour: Brighton Beach boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park, Nobbies and Seal Rock. At sunset, the Penguin Parade: fairy penguins returning ashore to their chicks.
Flight Melbourne → Ayers Rock + Sound of Silence Dinner
Early morning flight to Ayers Rock. Car rental pick-up (Toyota Corolla, Avis All Inclusive). Evening: the Sound of Silence Dinner — sunset facing Uluru, gourmet dinner with wine pairings, stargazing, and Aboriginal cultural storytelling under the Red Centre sky.
Uluru & Kata Tjuta — Free Exploration
Free day: dawn at Kata Tjuta with Valle dei Venti hike, then Uluru base walk and sunset on the sacred monolith. Two of Australia's most moving experiences.
Sunrise Journeys + Flight to Sydney
Morning: Sunrise Journeys with Italian audio — first dawn light on Uluru, an Aboriginal story with laser projections and music. Then car drop-off and afternoon flight to Sydney.
Sydney — Bondi Beach
Day in Sydney: Bondi Beach, the panoramic coastal walk to Coogee, waterfront restaurants and bars. Evening in the Darling Harbour neighbourhood.
Sydney — Harbour Cruise + Opera House
2-hour all-inclusive Sydney Harbour cruise with buffet lunch: Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park from the water. Afternoon: 1-hour guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House.
Flight Sydney → Lord Howe Island
Morning flight to Lord Howe Island (2h, 14 kg luggage allowance). Check-in at Arajilla Retreat in the luxurious Banyan Suite with breakfast included. First contact with this UNESCO paradise that welcomes a maximum of 400 visitors at a time.
Lord Howe Island — Relaxation
Total relaxation day on Lord Howe Island: white beaches with clear turquoise waters, coral reef snorkeling, subtropical rainforests, and panoramic walking trails.
Lord Howe Island — Nature & Snorkeling
Island exploration: coral reef snorkeling or diving, birdwatching (Lord Howe hosts endemic species), and trekking to panoramic viewpoints overlooking the ocean.
Lord Howe Island — Final Relaxation
Last full day on the island. Activities of choice: kayaking, fishing, hiking, or simply relaxing in the unique atmosphere of Lord Howe, one of the most beautiful and isolated islands in the Pacific.
Flight Lord Howe → Sydney
Afternoon return flight to Sydney (2h). Check-in at ParkRoyal Darling Harbour. Last evening in Australia's most iconic city.
Sydney — Free Day, Departure Flight
Last free day in Sydney. Evening: overnight departure flight home.
Arrival — End of Journey
Stopover and final flight to destination. End of a grand tour through Australia's most exclusive destinations.
What's Included
- Italian-language on-site assistance (phone and chat) throughout
- Accommodation as per itinerary (breakfast where specified)
- Complete travel documentation in PDF and digital format
- Dubai stopover with breakfast (outbound)
- Adelaide car rental All Inclusive unlimited km (Avis)
- Sealink Kangaroo Island ferry return with car
- Wander on Kangaroo Island meal box (2 breakfasts + 2 dinners)
- Yarra Valley winery tour with lunch included
- Great Ocean Road tour
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour
- Ayers Rock car rental All Inclusive unlimited km (Avis)
- Ayers Rock National Park entry pass (valid entire stay)
- Sound of Silence Dinner at Ayers Rock
- Sunrise Journeys with Italian audio guide at Uluru
- Sydney Harbour all-inclusive minicruise with buffet lunch
- Sydney Opera House guided tour (1 hour)
- Arajilla Retreat Lord Howe Island — 4 nights Banyan Suite (breakfast included)
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Anything not expressly listed in the included services
From
US$9,560
per person · land services · indicative price, subject to change
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