Australia Winter Explorer — Where winter feels like summer
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Australia Winter Explorer — Where winter feels like summer

A 25-day adventure through Australia's most authentic landscapes: Italian guides in Perth and the Pinnacles Desert, 4x4 in the wild Kimberley and Emma Gorge, Kings Canyon via the Meerenie Loop, scenic flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Sydney with Opera House views, and Hamilton Island with a Whitehaven Beach minicruise and biplane flight over Heart Reef.

The Route

Mappa Australia Winter Explorer — Where winter feels like summer

Day-by-Day Programme

Day 1

Departure — Flight to Perth

Flight to Perth with an intermediate stopover. The start of an adventure through Australia's wildest landscapes.

Day 2

Arrival in Perth

Arrival in Perth at 08:45. Private transfer to Intercontinental Perth City Center. First afternoon to settle into the capital of Western Australia.

Day 3

Private Perth & Fremantle Tour

Private tour with Italian guide of Perth city and the historic port of Fremantle: the Old Gaol, markets, waterfront, and colonial architecture.

Day 4

Private Pinnacles Desert Tour

Private tour with Italian guide to Nambung National Park for the mysterious Pinnacles Desert: thousands of limestone columns rising from golden sand.

Day 5

Flight to Kununurra — Kimberley

Private transfer to the airport and flight to Kununurra. Pick up the 4x4 (Toyota Prado or similar, all-inclusive unlimited km) and first night in Emma Gorge Tented Cabins.

Day 6

Emma Gorge — Wild Kimberley

Exploration of El Questro Wilderness Park and the Kimberley: red sandstone gorges, thermal springs, and unique wildlife. Trek to Emma Gorge and its hidden natural pool.

Day 7

Kimberley — El Questro Full Day

Full day adventure in El Questro Wilderness Park (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included): gorges, boab trees, and breathtaking Kimberley sunsets.

Day 8

Kimberley — Free Day

Last day in the Kimberley with the 4x4. Free exploration of dirt tracks, gorges, and waterholes of one of the world's most remote regions.

Day 9

Flight Kununurra–Darwin

Drop off the 4x4 at the airport and flight to Darwin. Private transfer to Vibe Hotel Waterfront. Evening on Darwin's waterfront.

Day 10

Flight Darwin–Alice Springs

Private transfer to the airport and flight to Alice Springs. Pick up 2 4x4 cars (Suzuki Jimny or similar, one-way fee included). Check-in at Crown Plaza.

Day 11

Meerenie Loop — Kings Canyon

Epic drive on the Meerenie Loop Road: 300 km total of which 150 km unpaved through the Red Centre. Arrival at Kings Canyon Resort glamping tents in the heart of the Outback.

Day 12

Kings Canyon — Free Exploration

Free day at Kings Canyon: Rim Walk hike (6 km), visit to the Garden of Eden, and views over Watarrka National Park.

Day 13

Drive to Ayers Rock–Uluru

Drive (approx. 300 km) to Ayers Rock. Check-in at Sail in the Desert Hotel. Afternoon: free visit to the Olgas (Kata Tjuta). Evening: scenic flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta (36 minutes).

Day 14

Uluru — Field of Lights & Sunset

Free day around Uluru: base walk, Outback wildlife spotting, and lookout points. Evening: Field of Lights dinner — thousands of illuminated spheres and gourmet dinner in the desert under the stars.

Day 15

Flight Ayers Rock–Sydney

Afternoon flight to Sydney. Private transfer to Intercontinental Sydney with Opera House views. First hours in the city.

Day 16

Sydney — Private Tour with Italian Guide

Private Sydney city tour with Italian guide: Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, and the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.

Day 17

Sydney — Blue Mountains with Italian Guide

Small group Blue Mountains tour with Italian guide: Three Sisters, panoramic views over the eucalyptus valleys, Scenic Railway, and Katoomba.

Day 18

Sydney — Free Day

Free day in Sydney: Bondi Beach, Manly by ferry, Paddington markets, or simply relaxing with Opera House views from the Intercontinental.

Day 19

Flight Sydney–Hamilton Island + Whitehaven Beach

Flight to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays. Check-in at The Sundays Hotel with balcony. Afternoon: minicruise to Whitehaven Beach, with its 98% pure silica white sand.

Day 20

Hamilton Island — Biplane Flight

Unique experience: biplane scenic flight over Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef, the heart-shaped coral reef visible only from the air. The Great Barrier Reef from above.

Day 21

Hamilton Island — Relaxation

Free day on Hamilton Island's beaches: snorkeling, kayaking, golf cart island tour, or relaxation by the Coral Sea.

Day 22

Hamilton Island — Last Day

Last day in the Whitsundays. Optional Great Barrier Reef cruise or beach relaxation before departure.

Day 23

Hamilton Island — Final Relaxation

Last morning on the island before shuttle transfer to the airport.

Day 24

Return Flight

Shuttle transfer to Hamilton Island airport. Flight to Sydney, then onward to your final destination.

Day 25

Arrival — End of Journey

Arrival at your destination. End of a journey through Australia's most authentic landscapes: from the Kimberley to the Whitsundays.

What's Included

  • Italian-language assistance for the entire trip
  • Private airport transfer Perth – hotel and hotel – airport
  • Private tour with Italian guide: Perth and Fremantle
  • Private Pinnacles Desert tour with Italian guide
  • 4x4 Toyota Prado rental all-inclusive unlimited km (Kununurra)
  • El Questro full day tour (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included)
  • 2 x 4x4 rental Alice Springs – Ayers Rock (Suzuki Jimny, one-way fee included)
  • Scenic flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta (36 minutes)
  • Field of Lights dinner at Uluru
  • Private transfer Darwin airport – hotel and return
  • Private transfer Sydney airport – hotel
  • Private Sydney city tour with Italian guide
  • Blue Mountains tour with Italian guide (small group)
  • Private transfer Sydney hotel – airport
  • Whitehaven Beach minicruise
  • Biplane scenic flight over Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef
  • Hamilton Island airport shuttle transfer (return)

Not Included

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

From

US$8,540

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

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Duration25 days
DestinationAustralia
TypeAdventure