Signature Grand Eastern Australia Journey

Signature Grand Eastern Australia Journey: Cities, Wildlife & Reefs

Duration: 14 Days

Overview

Your flagship “trip of a lifetime”: a grand tour of eastern and southern Australia weaving together Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road (optional), Kangaroo Island, the Barossa Valley (wine country), Brisbane, Lizard Island (Great Barrier Reef), and Sydney.

This is an elite, slow-luxury journey for travelers who want it all—cities, wine, wildlife, islands, and Australia’s best lodges—in one seamless two-week arc.

Trip Highlights

Melbourne’s laneways, art & food scene

(Optional) Great Ocean Road add-on from Melbourne

Wildlife-rich Kangaroo Island

Wine & food immersion in the Barossa Valley

Design-forward Brisbane

Private-island reef luxury on Lizard Island

Iconic finale in Sydney

Ideal For

Splurge travelers • Honeymooners with large budgets • Retirees on a “grand tour” • Bucket-list travelers

Preferred Properties (Example Mix)

Melbourne: United Places Botanic Gardens • The Langham Melbourne

Kangaroo Island: Southern Ocean Lodge or similar

Barossa: The Louise • Kingsford The Barossa

Brisbane: The Calile Hotel • W Brisbane

Lizard Island: Lizard Island Resort

Sydney: Park Hyatt Sydney • Capella Sydney

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Days 1–3 — Melbourne (City, Food & Optional Great Ocean Road)

Arrive in Melbourne and settle into a boutique hotel near the Botanic Gardens. Spend two full days exploring the city’s laneways, food scene, espresso culture, and art. Choose between a full-day Great Ocean Road adventure (including the 12 Apostles) or an additional day exploring Melbourne’s markets, museums, and neighbourhoods.
Overnights: United Places Botanic Gardens or The Langham Melbourne

Days 4–6 — Kangaroo Island (Wildlife & Coastal Landscapes)

Fly to Adelaide and continue to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s premier wildlife destinations. Enjoy guided excursions featuring sea lions, kangaroos, koalas, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and coastal wilderness. Optional conservation experiences and relaxed afternoons overlooking the Southern Ocean.
Overnights: Southern Ocean Lodge or similar

Days 7–8 — Barossa Valley (Wine Country Immersion)

Return to the mainland and head into the Barossa Valley. Spend two days enjoying private wine tastings, artisan producers, vineyard strolls, and world-class food experiences. Optional sunrise hot-air ballooning over vineyard country.
Overnights: The Louise or Kingsford The Barossa

Days 9–10 — Brisbane to Lizard Island (City Style → Reef Luxury)

Fly to Brisbane for a night in one of Australia’s design-forward cities, enjoying riverfront walks and the vibrant James Street precinct. The next day, fly north via Cairns to Lizard Island for your private-island reef escape.
Overnights: The Calile Hotel or W Brisbane; Lizard Island Resort

Days 10–13 — Lizard Island (Reef, Beaches & Barefoot Luxury)

Settle into three days of reef-focused luxury: snorkelling, diving, private beach drop-offs, scenic hikes, paddleboarding, kayaking, spa, and sunset drinks over the Coral Sea. This is Australia’s ultimate barefoot-luxury island experience.
Overnights: Lizard Island Resort

Days 13–14 — Sydney (Harbour Icons & Urban Elegance)

Fly to Sydney via Cairns and enjoy an evening along the harbour. Spend your final morning with a private tour of the Opera House, coastal walks, and iconic viewpoints before transferring to the airport for onward travel.
Overnights: Park Hyatt Sydney or Capella Sydney

Pricing

Beginning at $20,000+ per person

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