Melbourne, Kangaroo Island & Port Douglas — Islands in Their Finest Light

Melbourne

A welcome package with a detailed itinerary, supplier contact list, various brochures of the destinations you will be visiting and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon arrival at the first hotel on your trip.. For your comfort, an assistant will be waiting for you outside of Customs holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will assist you in meeting your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation in Melbourne to assist with check-in.

Accommodation: Intercontinental Melbourne (B) (Classic Room)

Melbourne

Step into the enchanting laneways and hidden corners of Melbourne on a half day walking tour alongside a small group of fellow participants and a knowledgeable guide. Depart from Federation Square to uncover the city’s most captivating arcades, street art, and tucked-away gems. From the high arched ceilings of the Royal Arcade, opened in 1870, to the rich decorations of the Block Arcade, in operation since 1892, they never fail to impress. Housing a range of family-operated boutique curios, on this behind-the-scenes tour you’ll learn the fascinating history of this cosmopolitan city while being introduced to some of its most interesting districts. As you explore myriad passageways, you’ll spot cutting edge street art and also make a stop at a local chocolate shop for a light tasting. Toward the end of the experience, chat with your guide to develop a plan for the rest of the day or simply continue to explore the area on your own, perhaps returning to a few favorite gems in the afternoon.. Melbourne is a food lover’s paradise, offering a rich tapestry of global cuisines and cutting-edge dining experiences. For a refined evening, try Vue de Monde, a fine-dining icon with stunning views and a modern Australian tasting menu. For a more casual yet quintessentially Melbourne experience, Chin Chin serves vibrant Thai flavors in a lively atmosphere. Coffee aficionados will appreciate Patricia Coffee Brewers or Market Lane Coffee for world-class brews. Explore Lygon Street for authentic Italian trattorias or wander through Fitzroy for eclectic cafes and wine bars. For an unforgettable local experience, book a spot at Attica, one of Australia’s top restaurants, known for its creative dishes and indigenous ingredients. Let us tailor reservations to your tastes.

Accommodation: Intercontinental Melbourne (B) (Classic Room)

Melbourne

Experience the magic of a shared sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne—an unforgettable way to see one of the world’s most vibrant cities from above. Few major cities can be explored by hot air balloon, and none quite like Melbourne. As the sun rises, drift gently over a patchwork of lush parks, gardens, and tree-lined boulevards that define the city’s charm. From the sky, witness Melbourne awakening below—its streets coming to life and iconic landmarks such as the MCG, Melbourne Park, and Albert Park racetrack unfolding in the morning light. This serene yet exhilarating journey offers a unique perspective on the city, blending soft adventure with quiet romance. Perfect for couples or anyone seeking a peaceful, awe-inspiring start to the day, this experience delivers a breathtaking contrast to Melbourne’s vibrant energy on the ground. Conclude your flight with a return transfer to your hotel, leaving you with lasting memories of Melbourne from above.

Accommodation: Intercontinental Melbourne (B) (Classic Room)

Melbourne

Today, explore Melbourne’s vibrant character on a private full-day, two-wheel adventure. Known as one of Australia’s most bike-friendly cities, Melbourne offers the perfect setting to discover its hidden gems and iconic landmarks at a relaxed pace. After a quick safety briefing, set off on a scenic loop by commuter bike or e-bike, beginning and ending in Southbank. Cycle past the tranquil Royal Botanic Gardens, where you may spot a kookaburra, and ride alongside the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground as distant cheers echo through the air. Admire the elegant architecture of Como House, then continue along the Capital City Trail, a route dotted with sculpture parks, boathouses, museums, and even the city zoo. With plenty of opportunities to stop, soak in the atmosphere, and explore local highlights, this ride offers a unique perspective of Melbourne’s diverse neighborhoods, culture, and natural beauty—all from the seat of your bike. A café-style lunch is included along the way.

Accommodation: Intercontinental Melbourne (B) (Classic Room)

Melbourne, Kangaroo Island

You will be privately transferred between your accommodations and Melbourne's domestic airport alongside a professional driver.. Board a flight in Melbourne with service to Kangaroo Island (connection is required) Approximate flight duration is 3.5 hours. This flight is not included in the price and must be purchased separately.. Enjoy a shared transfer to Sea Dragon Lodge by a professional driver. Approximate travel time is one hour.. Dining at Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island is a celebration of the island’s rich culinary heritage, offering guests an immersive gastronomic experience. Each day begins with a premium continental breakfast, featuring freshly baked goods, seasonal fruits, and farm-laid eggs. Evenings showcase two-course dinners crafted from local ingredients, such as Kangaroo Island lamb and seafood, enhanced with native herbs grown on the property. Meals are complemented by a selection of local beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages, all enjoyed in a dining room with panoramic ocean views  For those seeking a unique experience, the lodge offers optional seafood platters featuring fresh oysters, lobster, mussels, prawns, octopus, and abalone, available by pre-booking . Guests can also opt for picnic lunches to enjoy al fresco at the beach or on private tours . The lodge accommodates special dietary needs with advance notice, ensuring a personalized dining experience for all. Whether dining indoors by the cozy log fire during cooler months or al fresco on the deck overlooking Pink Bay in summer, Sea Dragon offers a memorable culinary journey that reflects the island's natural bounty and hospitality.

Accommodation: Sea Dragon Lodge (BD) (Deluxe Ocean View Room (4D/3N)), Melbourne

Kangaroo Island

Spend the day discovering the wild beauty of Kangaroo Island on a small-group adventure with a professional guide. Departing from Sea Dragon Lodge, travel west to Flinders Chase National Park, where highlights include Admirals Arch—home to playful Long-nosed fur seals—and the sculpted granite of Remarkable Rocks, perched above crashing Southern Ocean waves. Learn about the island’s regeneration following the 2019 bushfires and spot native wildlife like kangaroos, echidnas, Rosenberg goannas, and seabirds along the way. Stop for a relaxed lunch—either picnic-style at a shearing shed or at a charming local café. In the afternoon, visit Seal Bay Conservation Park for a guided beach walk alongside a colony of endangered Australian sea lions. Your guide or park ranger will share insight into the species and the unique coastal habitat. Return to Sea Dragon in time to freshen up before dinner, with the chance to spot wallabies at dusk. Activity order may vary by season.

Accommodation: Sea Dragon Lodge (BD) (Deluxe Ocean View Room (4D/3N)), Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island

Upon check-in, you will receive a schedule highlighting the rich variety of immersive experiences that highlight the unique culture, nature, and flavors of Kangaroo Island. Begin your day with rejuvenating morning yoga, surrounded by tranquil coastal scenery. Explore the surrounding landscape on self-guided Sea Dragon walks or unwind at the pristine Antechamber Bay beach, just minutes from the lodge. Savor the island’s distinctive culinary heritage with tastings of Kangaroo Island honey and native bush foods. Discover local spirits during a guided Kangaroo Island gin tasting, and enjoy a relaxed visit to Dudley Wines for stunning clifftop views and regional vintages. Learn about the island’s pastoral traditions by visiting a local sheep shearer and watching skilled kelpie dogs at work. History buffs will enjoy the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse tour and heritage walk, offering panoramic ocean views and fascinating insights into the island’s maritime past. As the day winds down, gather for sundowners with kangaroos grazing nearby—a signature Sea Dragon moment that perfectly captures the serenity and wonder of this remarkable destination.

Accommodation: Sea Dragon Lodge (BD) (Deluxe Ocean View Room (4D/3N)), Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island, Adelaide

Enjoy a shared transfer from Sea Dragon Lodge to Kangaroo Island Airport (or Penneshaw Ferry Terminal) by a professional driver. Approximate travel time is one hour.. Board a flight in Kangaroo Island with service to Adelaide. Approximate direct flight duration is 35 minutes. This flight is not included in the price and must be purchased separately.. Transportation between Adelaide domestic airport and your hotel by private car is provided.. Adelaide’s dining scene is a celebration of craft, culture, and bold flavor, and we invite you to explore it with curated suggestions. Discover Fino Vino, where refined South Australian ingredients meet warm, regional storytelling. For fire-driven theatrics, Shōbōsho fuses Japanese yakitori traditions with contemporary finesse. Italian lovers will savor Osteria Oggi, a chic city osteria with house-made pasta and piazza-inspired charm. At Peel Street, vibrant, generously plated dishes reflect a love for fresh, global flavors. Experience modern Thai cuisine at the ever-popular Golden Boy, where zesty dishes and local wines shine. Finally, dine at Arkhé, Adelaide’s first open-flame restaurant, where primal, wood-fired creations redefine Australian fine dining with pure, elemental flair. Would you like dining options in the Barossa Valley too?

Accommodation: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel (B) (Classic), Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island, Adelaide

Explore the fertile and tranquil countryside surrounding South Australia's hip capital city, Adelaide, on a private tour. This half day excursion allows you to appreciate the scenic beauty of the rolling Adelaide Hills, including the breathtaking views from Mount Lofty Summit. Head to the Cleland Wildlife Sanctuary for an opportunity to meet some of the most iconic Aussie wildlife before making your way to the historic township of Hahndorf, proud of its long-lasting German heritage, where many of the local galleries and craft shops are now housed in the old historic cottages. Following the conclusion of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Adelaide.

Accommodation: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel (B) (Classic), Kangaroo Island

Adelaide, Cairns, Port Douglas

Transportation between Adelaide domestic airport and your hotel by private car is provided.. Board a flight in Adelaide with service to Cairns (connection maybe required). Approximate direct flight duration is 3 hours. This flight is not included in the price and must be purchased separately.. Meet your private driver for a transfer to Thala Beach Resort. Approximate travel time is 1 hour... Port Douglas is a vibrant tropical village home to an array of fantastic local restaurants. Among our very favourites include Zinc and Hi Tide by the Beach, two modern Australian eateries celebrated for their fresh seafood and creative flair. Tonight, consider making a reservation at one of these excellent establishments. For a more casual evening, stroll along Macrossan Street and you're sure to find some delicious pizza and gelato.

Accommodation: Thala Beach Nature Reserve (B) (Coral Sea Bungalow), Adelaide

Port Douglas

Explore the ancient wonders of the Daintree Rainforest with your private guide as you journey through lush farmland, glide along the Daintree River in search of wildlife, and uncover the secrets of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Step aboard for a cruise on the mirrored smooth waters of the Daintree River, cruising close to riverbanks and under the overhead canopy of the rain forest seeking out the vivid Ulysses Butterfly, King fishers, Pythons and other wildlife. Once you arrive to the Daintree section of the Wet Tropics World Heritage protected rain forest, your journey then takes you up the beautiful Alexandra Range passing through local rain forest. Meet your local specialist guide for an informative tour of the Daintree Rain forest. The Grand Fan Palm gallery allows access into the heart of the world’s oldest surviving rain forest. Evolutionary development over 180 million years has created a living museum of rare and primitive flora and fauna. A cathedral-like Amphitheater of towering fan-palms stands in the heart of the forest, protected beneath the canopy of old-growth rain forest giants and has been a sacred site for generations. You’ll then get to see unusual, exotic fruit originating from all over the globe's tropical regions at the orchard which is also a host to beautiful species of tropical flowering plants, both native and introduced. Conclude your tour by taking in the outstanding panoramic view at Alexandra Range Lookout of the mouth of the Daintree River, Snapper Island and on a clear day Port Douglas. Finally board the iconic Daintree River Ferry for a short ride before heading back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Thala Beach Nature Reserve (B) (Coral Sea Bungalow), Port Douglas

Port Douglas

Join a small group for a scenic helicopter flight to the famed Great Barrier Reef where you'll connect with a large catamaran cruise for a snorkeling and semi-submersible adventure on the reef. Boarding the helicopter in Port Douglas, take to the skies as you see and gain an appreciation of the vastness and majesty of the Great Barrier Reef. Fly low as you gain an incredible vantage point of the spectacular coral formations and marine life below. Arriving to a spacious activity platform, choose to explore this aquatic wonderland from the dry comfort of an underwater observatory, a semi-submersible, or by snorkeling with equipment that will be provided on site. Marvel in the up-close views of the vibrant reef life, keeping a lookout for schools of fish intermixed with the likes of eels, rays, turtles, sharks and more. Board a large catamaran for a buffet lunch as you cruise back to Port Douglas. Please note that though this is a small group tour: the activity platform may be shared with other tours during high travel season.. Evenings at Thala Beach Nature Reserve unfold like a dream. As twilight descends, guests linger on private wooden balconies, listening to rainforest birds and distant ocean waves. The resort’s pools glow softly under ambient lanterns, inviting peaceful swims amid lush foliage. Osprey’s Restaurant and Curlews Lounge serve cocktail hour treats as skies shift from gold to starlit navy. Nightly stargazing sessions alongside campfire stories round out the serene, immersive tropical experience.

Accommodation: Thala Beach Nature Reserve (B) (Coral Sea Bungalow), Port Douglas

Port Douglas

The Thala Beach Nature Reserve is uniquely located on private land that juts out into Coral Sea and is surrounded on land by numerous, government-protected nature reserves. As such, the property can offer incredible experiences tied to wildlife and showcasing the beautiful flora and fauna of the surrounding areas. Meet the hotel's in-house rangers a guides who are on hand to show you Thala's many wildlife and nature secrets. Consider a led, star gazing experience with skies that are free from light pollution or "Australia's only coconut tour," 'Coconut Odyssey that allows you to drink and eat from this bountiful crop as you learn about its many health benefits. Botanist and professional gardeners are happy to guide you through 145 acres of native flora and bird, bee, and butterfly experts will showcase the color and variety of species, some of which are endemic to the area, to be found at Thala. Please note: Unique experiences at Thala are to be reserved directly with the hotel upon arrival and check-in and are included in your stay.. Spend some time at leisure soaking up the amenities of Thala Beach Nature Reserve. Deluxe eco-styled accommodation, two freeform rock swimming pools, the Rainforest Lounge and Curlews Lounge as well as complimentary on-site experiences led by Rangers and guides all await you at Thala. All guests can enjoy the private-access Oak Beach, consisting of pristine sand lined with coconut palms and she-oak trees. Thala Beach Nature Reserve occupies the forest-clad headland at the northern end of the private 1.25-mile beach.

Accommodation: Thala Beach Nature Reserve (B) (Coral Sea Bungalow), Port Douglas

Port Douglas, Cairns

Meet your private driver for a transfer to Cairns. Approximate drive time is 1 hour.