THE TAILOR PRESENTS A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF

EXTRAORDINARY AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCES, THAT

INVITE THE DISCERNING TRAVELLER TO ENJOY

AUTHENTIC AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY NOT AS A

TOURIST, BUT AS A WELCOMED GUEST.

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Welcome to The Tailor.

We create hand-crafted luxury Australian experiences for discerning travellers.

Our customers come to us with their dreams – diving the turquoise waters of the Great

Barrier Reef, exploring the red expanses of the outback, fine dining beside the white shells

of Sydney Opera House…

They make three basic requests: that their time is well-spent, that their travels are authentic

and their adventures exclusive.

With over a hundred years of expertise, we set about inspiring them, unveiling our collection

of premier retreats, private tours and executive travel options. We guide, we suggest and

we surprise. And then we stitch the practicalities into seamless journeys.

Our customers take delivery of perfectly-tailored, bespoke holiday experiences that

exceed their highest expectations.

How may we help you?

Drew Kluska

Founder and Managing Director

The Tailor

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The Tailor is Australia’s premier luxury travel specialist, leading the way since 1988.

We cater to clients – national and international – who seek an exclusive travel experience

designed specifi cally for them. The Tailor has a peerless collection of handpicked travel

experiences to be enjoyed in the city, the country and the Outback.

The Tailor has garnered international acclaim. Some of its most recent accolades include:

• Rated among the Best Adventure Travel Companies On Earth,

and voted Number One in Australia (National Geographic Adventure USA, 2009)

• Voted Best Tourism Innovator (Australian Gourmet Traveller, 2008)

• Listed on The Dream List, 32 Trips of a Lifetime (Condé Nast USA, 2008)

Our dedicated travel designers are skillful in meeting any number of requirements and ideas,

budgets and timeframes. They pride themselves on the ability to provide our clients with an

unrivalled personal service.

The Tailor’s expert travel designers are also very familiar with the needs of people for whom

discretion and privacy (and occasionally security) are absolutely paramount.

Our expertise and connections ensure the most intricate travel arrangements can be organised

anywhere in Australia.

about our service

our team of professionals

Travelling Australia

To make the most of your experience in this vast country, we

utilise scheduled fl ights, road transfers and private air charters.

You select your own travel dates. We can arrange your journey

any time you want to travel and can advise you on the best times

and locations.

Our adventures are truly “people to people” experiences. Rather

than visiting large lodges and resorts fi lled with crowds of

tourists, your conversations are with your hosts and the local

Australians who have inhabited the land for generations. You will

return home with new and often lifetime friends. Never crowded

– Our parties range from couples and honeymooners to larger

groups of family and friends travelling together. With your own

private party, you may take as much or as little time as you like

for those precious photographs. No rush to keep up with the

group – you are the group.

We suggest a few stops of three to fi ve properties so you may

enjoy longer in-depth visits at each place. However we listen to

you, the client, and tailor each exciting journey specifi cally to suit

your individual interests, whatever your passion.

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This vast continent demands many hours

of travelling time. Private Jet charter

makes the inaccessible accessible and

offers style, sophistication and perfect

effi ciency. Structure your own itinerary to

match your interests at your own pace.

Enjoy the unique canvas of unimaginable

shades of red, orange and crimson 10,000ft

below as inland Australia unfolds. Best

enjoyed with champagne!

This is the ultimate wilderness adventure!

Board your private chopper leaving the

long rough and dusty roads behind. Your

pilots deliver adrenaline filled action in

the sky, fishing in remote jungle streams

or searching the open savannah plains for

huge wild boars. With individually tailored

safaris, heli safaris flexibility allows you to

plan a trip, which will accommodate both

your time and your interests.

What better way to explore Australia’s

magnifi cent shores than by private luxury

yacht? Whether you are planning a

relaxing family vacation amid the turquoise

wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef,

a vibrant social gathering on Sydney

Harbour or an adventure cruise along the

rugged Kimberley coast, Australia’s most

superlative selection of luxury yachts await.

Join one of our exclusive guides, whose

sole role is to support every aspect of your

trip and ensure that the logistics and detail

of the itinerary evolve behind the scenes

to your maximum benefit. Your guide will

handle any request with consummate

care, effi ciency and diplomacy, leaving

you with more time and energy to enjoy

your journey.

Experience long remote distances where it

is all about the journey. Put your trust in the

hardy vehicles and expert guides that take

the punishments from this harsh terrain, the

rubber on rocks, ridges and red dust. Tackle

your choice of The Gunbarrel Highway,

Oodnadatta and Birdsville Tracks and the

great desert trails that splinter the often

harsh Australian interior.

Given the sheer size of Australia, choosing

to fly presents a terrific opportunity

to cover huge distances and amazing

destinations in a relatively short time. Tailor

an exhilarating charter, in consultation

with our expert team, over and into some of

Australia’s most spectacular landscapes.

This will cover the sights and regions that

most appeal to you.

Private Jet Charter

Heli Safaris

Luxury Superyacht

Guided Journeys

Private Safaris

Air Safaris

Southern Ocean Lodge

Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s first true luxury lodge experience.

Sensitively designed to float amongst the untouched coastal drama of

Kangaroo Island’s south west coast and commanding spectacular ocean,

beach and wilderness views, the celebrated world-class lodge offers a unique

fusion of nature and luxury.

The Great Room is the centre of activity; guests plan the day ahead, enjoy

exceptional island-inspired dining in the restaurant, or a relaxed drink at the

convivial open bar with an exclusively South Australian wine selection. 21 luxe

suites feature bespoke furnishings, lavish sleeping areas, sunken lounge, glass-

walled ensuite and outdoor terrace, each extending breathtaking views to the

great Southern Ocean.

Locally commissioned designer furnishings, recycled timbers, hand cut

limestone walls and sandblasted floors complement a ground-breaking

sustainable philosophy promoting a very real sense of place. Exceptional guided

adventures invite guests to experience the pristine landscapes and abundant

wildlife on Australia’s own Galapagos first hand; a walk amongst sea lions or

a close encounter with a kangaroo, ‘kanape’ in hand. The secluded Southern

Spa features signature treatments with Kangaroo Island botanicals to relax and

rejuvenate. All inclusive rates, first name service and personalised experiential

itinerary combine to offer guests the ultimate Kangaroo Island experience.

FLOATING ATOP A SECLUDED CLIFF

ON A RUGGED STRETCH OF COAST...

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Luxury Lodges10

qualia

qualia is nestled neatly into the northern tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded

by the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Its distinctive Australian

style combined with a secluded location and intuitive service, makes it a world

class resort.

There are 60 individual pavilions, all boasting stunning postcard views of the

Whitsundays with some featuring plunge pools. The raw luxury and privacy

of the qualia Beach House, generous space, private lap pool and secluded

location make this retreat the ultimate hideaway.

Within qualia, there are two exclusive restaurants, both serving the freshest

and fi nest local produce. Enjoy the ultimate in culinary delights or for a casual

dining experience, jump in your own two-seater golf buggy and explore the

rest of the island’s restaurants.

You can also fi nd peace in your favourite pleasure. Go for a walk in the Australian

bush, refresh in one of the two serene pools, read a book in the library, have a

cocktail by the bar, or step inside the exclusive spa.

At qualia you can create many other unique experiences, whether it be securing

the services of a private yacht for a few days and cruising the Whitsundays or

organising a private, scenic helicopter fl ight over the region. There are many

ways a stay at qualia can be complimented to make it unforgettable.

PRIVATE ISLAND SANCTUARY

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Longitude 131°

Luxurious, eco-sensitive and romantic, Longitude 131º offers immersion in the

World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, complete

with 5-star luxury and private views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru

(Ayers Rock).

Set atop an isolated sand dune and catering for no more than 30 guests,

Longitude 131° is a deluxe “camping” experience like no other.

In one of just fifteen individually designed and immaculately appointed tents

you have private views of the extraordinary surrounding landscape. The walls

of each tent are a visual narrative, telling of the discoveries made by an early

outback pioneer.

Whether you spend your time learning of the ancient cultures of traditional

owners, or exploring the stunning flora and fauna with expert guides, face to

face with this irresistible land, your senses come alive.

In the evening savour dishes from a menu which fuses modern Australian

cuisine and indigenous flavours with a hint of international influences. Dine

out under the spectacular desert night sky at Table 131° or with the haunting

sounds of the Didgeridoo in the background. Or watch the beautiful dusk

desert sky fading from vibrant pinks to a starlit sky as Longitude 131°’s resident

storyteller shares stories from the past at Tales by Firelight.

AN INTIMATE ENCOUNTER WITH ULURU

Luxury Lodges

Lizard Island

Located right on the Great Barrier Reef, there are twenty powdery-white

beaches and forty villas and suites.

Sensational diving opportunities abound, including the famous Cod Hole, where

you’ll come face to face with a massive, yet curious Potato Cod. For divers, the

island is only a fifty-minute boat ride to the legendary outer Great Barrier Reef.

Snorkellers are rewarded for little effort with coral gardens, brightly coloured

tropical fish and giant clams just moments from the island’s beaches. Discover

secluded, pristine beaches by foot or by motorised dinghy with a gourmet picnic

just for two.

Fishing enthusiasts can charter the boat Fascination for a day of exhilarating

game fishing of the best big game fishing in the world.

Try bushwalking, sailing, a glass bottom boat trip, or perhaps indulge in the

serenity and relaxation of a pampering treatment at the Azure Spa.

Dining is one of Lizard Island’s many pleasures. Osprey’s Restaurant embodies

the resort’s understated elegance showcasing the finest local produce and

freshest seafood.

Lizard Island was voted one of the top 100 hotels and resorts in the world at the

2008 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as well as ranking as the top hotel in

Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

EXPERIENCE A PRIVATE PARADISE

WITH WHITE SILKEN SANDY BEACHES

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Peppers Balè Resort

Incorporating Balinese influences, Peppers Balé Resort has been designed

with the direction of the sun and prevailing breeze in mind. Each Balé sanctuary

is an intimate living space that offers absolute privacy where the Balinese

pavilion-style architecture blends indoor and outdoor areas effortlessly for the

ultimate in tropical relaxation.

The Balé spa is serenely set in pavilions that welcome sea breezes and are

surrounded by lush tropical gardens. A haven for the discerning, guests will

enjoy the services of a Peppers Balé concierge, a club lounge, resort pool and

fitness centre to nurture the body, mind and soul. Discover the hidden wonders

of the reef on a boat trip with a marine biologist – just one of the clever ways

Peppers can put you in touch with the destination’s best kept secrets.

Balé Restaurant is the onsite signature restaurant at Peppers Balé Resort.

Allow your senses to guide you on a gastronomic journey, where sight, sound,

taste and texture prevail.

Using only the freshest local produce, your dining experience is one to be

remembered. The relaxed atmosphere and impeccable service, offer the

perfect setting to enjoy an exquisite gourmet creation. Meals are complimented

by a varied international wine list.

TROPICAL LUXURY REDEFINED

Luxury Lodges

Pinctada Cable Beach

High on the coast of Western Australia, sparkling turquoise waters lap the

sweeping white beaches and red earth of Broome. A melting pot of Aboriginal,

Asian and European influences imbue Broome with its own exotic flavour and

offer a clue to its rich pearling heritage.

Pinctada Cable Beach captures Broome’s unique beauty and contrasts, culture

and freedom. Inspired by Pinctada maxima, the shell that nurtures the world’s

most beautiful pearl, is Broome’s new five star resort. Whether your quest is

serenity or adventure, here you’ll find time and space, understated elegance and

around the clock attention.

Pinctada Cable Beach resort and spa, opened in May 2009, and is the flagship

of Marilynne Paspaley AM’s Pinctada Hotels & Resorts. The design respects

Broome’s past, intelligent water and energy management systems embrace

the future and personalised service and tour experiences nurture the present.

Handpicked décor mirrors the colours and textures of the landscape and

original artwork is from Marilynne’s private collection. The centre piece is an

asymmetrical pool with cascading water feature, spa nooks and 25m lap lane.

A world class day spa, signature menu, graciously sized guest rooms and

landscaping by Jamie Durie complete the private and intimate world of Pinctada

Cable Beach. Pinctada Cable Beach staff will anticipate your needs and desires,

to discover your own treasures – personal moments and endless horizons.

DISCOVER YOUR OWN TREASURES AT

BROOME’S NEW FIVE STAR RESORT AND SPA

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Wolgan Valley

Resort & Spa

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is a luxury conservation-based resort located in

Australia’s Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area, less than three hours

drive from Sydney.

Nestled between two National Parks and spread out at the foot of towering

sandstone cliffs, the homestead-style resort is set within its own private

conservation and wildlife reserve and occupies just two percent of the total

land area of 4,000 acres.

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa has been designed to co-exist with its environment

in a manner that is sympathetic to the very special natural, cultural and scenic

values of the valley, creating a natural sanctuary.

The resort consists of a homestead-style main building incorporating a guest

dining room and country kitchen, bar and conference facilities, a separate

gym/sauna/steam room complex and stand alone Timeless Spa with six

treatment rooms.

Accommodation is in forty, free standing suites – all with separate living and

bedroom areas, verandah and sun deck and private swimming pool.

A number of nature based activities are available for guests including guided

four-wheel drives, guided Aboriginal interpretive tours, nature walks, wildlife

spotting and horse riding.

A SANCTUARY TO ENJOY LUXURY,

TRANQUILITY & CONNECTION WITH NATURE

Luxury Lodges

Saffire Freycinet

Saffi re Freycinet is Australia’s new luxury coastal sanctuary on Tasmania’s East

Coast, delivering sophisticated and intimate style and an inspirational experience.

Discreetly positioned overlooking the Hazards Mountains, Freycinet Peninsula

and the pristine waters of Great Oyster Bay, Saffi re blends mankind and nature

with breathtaking beauty.

Featuring 20 luxurious suites, exclusive day spa, restaurant, guest lounge and

bar, this new experience is a celebration of the art of service, internal and external

wellbeing, local culinary delights, ancient landscapes and abundant wildlife.

In Palate restaurant, the head chef has ensured innovative dining does not

compromise the true fl avours of the freshest local produce. From breakfast

through to a gourmet degustation or a la carte dinner, guests can customise

their dining experiences to suit all tastes and schedules.

All guests can restore their wellbeing in the premium spa facilities and on-site

gym. Soothe the busy mind and refresh the soul with a luxurious treatment in

one of Spa Saffi re’s three retreat rooms overlooking the inspiring landscape

and refl ective pools. Treatments have been designed exclusively for Saffi re by

celebrity facialist Marionne De Candia and Dr Jean Laing, doctor of chiropractic

and bodywork therapies.

Our Schouten Island Signature Experience has been designed exclusively

for guests to deepen their East Coast discovery. There’s a world of deserted

islands, wild bushland and secluded beaches to explore.

THE JEWEL OF TASMANIA

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Island Escapes18

Imagine waking up in one of the world’s most exclusive private island

destinations.

Located amidst the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by 1,300 hectares of

pristine National Park, Orpheus is a nature lover’s paradise. The translucent

waters off the island contain a spectacular mass of coral and marine life and

are home to some of the best snorkelling spots on the reef.

One of the last privately-owned island retreats in the world, Orpheus is strictly

limited to forty-two pampered guests in twenty-one rooms. Offering premium

services and total seclusion, the island is an idyllic haven for escaping the

frenzied pace of modern life with no telephones, televisions or day-trippers to

distract.

Snorkel some of the finest reef areas. Relax on your own private beach

complete with a chef prepared gourmet picnic hamper. Take part in a unique

nature interpretive activity. Or simply relax by the pool and waste away the

hours – it’s your choice.

LOSE YOURSELF AMIDST THE

WORLD’S GREATEST NATURAL WONDER

– THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

Orpheus Island

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Capella Lodge

A mere 280 people are lucky enough to call Lord Howe Island home and no more

than twenty guests are hosted at Capella Lodge, designed to emulate a private

beach hideaway.

The Lodge is an exciting mix of international sophistication and Australian

understatement, offering lagoon and mountain views. Capella’s nine contemporary

island-style suites are designed to complement Lord Howe’s pristine natural

environment. Inspired by the carefree spirit of the authentic Australian beach

house and featuring lavish king beds, beach-chic furnishings and generous decks,

this is barefoot luxury at its best. The visual drama is compelling; a cascade of

glass plunges dramatically from a skillion roof allowing Lord Howe’s signature

subtropical forests, the towering twin peaks and the jewel-toned reef, to take

centre stage. The Lodge’s contemporary style and streamlined luxury – interiors

awash with muted colours, combined hints of modern tropical and mariner chic –

is beautifully matched with exceptional dining and first name service.

Gower’s Terrace is the perfect place to watch the sun sink over the South Pacific.

Enjoy the lounge and relaxation area that includes a wet-edge plunge pool that

appears to meld into the sea and horizon. Capella’s reputation as Lord Howe’s

icon dining destination is also well established, with innovative daily-changing

dinner menus showcasing fresh island fish, house-made pasta, organic island

greens, daily baked breads and Lodge-churned ice creams.

Combining pristine natural beauty with understated luxury, Capella Lodge delivers

a unique and exclusive Lord Howe experience.

PRIVATE BEACH HIDEAWAY

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Double Island

Life on Double Island is all about you and your friends and family having

an exceptional time – you dictate the tempo. At Double Island you have the

opportunity to be the only group allowed on the island at any one time, creating

the perfect setting and ambience.

The island covers forty-six acres and offers a variety of distinctive dining choices.

The Long Room’s open-air eating invites cool breezes; the Coral Sea Deck has

views across the bay to the stunning mainland coastal ranges or perhaps on the

beach for a bare foot romantic candlelight dinner. A memorable supper under

the stars can be arranged while watching a movie at Double Island’s exclusive

moonlight cinema.

Caressed by the warm breeze’s alluring tropical scent and screened by

luxurious tropical foliage, Double Island’s accommodation choices complement

the island’s aura of intimacy and serenity. Rooms include marble bathrooms

and private balconies, and one-bedroom apartments feature open plan living,

opulent bathrooms, fully equipped kitchenettes and either a private plunge

pool or private outdoor spa. The facilities and services are endless and

complimentary, all part of the unforgettable experience Keanu Reeves referred

to as ‘a life-changing experience’.

A TANTALISING MIX OF PRIVACY,

LUXURY, BEAUTY AND EXCLUSIVITY

Bedarra Island

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When you simply don’t wish to be found, when you need to escape, unwind and

experience the finer things in life, there is no better place to disappear to than

Bedarra Island; an exclusive tropical private hideaway, off the coast of Cairns.

A maximum of just thirty-two guests are accommodated in sixteen secluded

villas, hidden in the rainforest, only minutes from the beach. Superbly appointed,

each villa has a separate living area, contemporary bathroom and king size bed.

On the balcony, guests can relax in a hammock and contemplate the beauty and

calm of this elegant retreat.

The cuisine is exquisite; sample local delicacies on the open-air terrace

restaurant, with a freshly prepared menu every day. A popular lunch option is a

romantic beach picnic with a gourmet hamper.

While the focus on Bedarra Island is on peace and relaxation, there are also many

activities to enjoy, such as catamaran sailing, paddle-skiing, fishing, snorkelling

and diving day trips to the Great Barrier Reef, as well as motorised dinghies for

exploring the island’s picturesque, private beaches. Feel like more indulgence?

Enjoy a relaxing therapeutic massage in the privacy of your villa.

DO AS YOU WISH, WHEN YOU WISH

Park Hyatt Sydney

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Park Hyatt Sydney embraces the true meaning of five star luxury, catering to

guests seeking privacy, personalised service and the elegance of a European

style hotel. The 158 room, multi award winning hotel is situated on the edge of

Sydney Harbour and boasts breathtaking views of the Opera House and city

skyline. The hotel is located in the historic Rocks District, just minutes from the

cultural and shopping districts of Sydney.

All guest rooms are elegant and spacious by design and luxuriously appointed

with private balconies overlooking Sydney’s spectacular harbour, Opera House

or Harbour Bridge.

The stylish Tony Chi designed restaurant harbourkitchen & bar, takes in a

spectacular harbour view that is unmistakably Sydney where lapping water can

be heard through the floor to ceiling folding glass windows. The clean open

design allows you to watch food being prepared by the executive chef and his

team, offering a seasonal menu that is a perfect blend of modern Australian

cuisine with Mediterranean inspired flavours from the wood-fire oven, rotisserie

and char-grill.

Other hotel facilities also include the rooftop pool and jacuzzi, fitness centre,

spa, business centre and private dining/meeting facilities.

POSITIONED ON THE WATER’S EDGE

OF SYDNEY HARBOUR

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The Lyall Hotel & Spa

Situated in the heart of Australia’s most fashionable and cosmopolitan

district South Yarra, Melbourne, The Lyall is just a short stroll from dozens

of Australia’s top designer fashion stores and world-class restaurants. Small,

privately owned and operated, the Lyall’s private club-like ambience attracts

guests who appreciate personal recognition and discreet attention to their

individual needs.

Beautifully textured finishes and opulent fabrics capture a mood that is

contemporary oriental. All suites enjoy the added luxury of opening windows

for fresh air and a furnished balcony. Most notable is the Lyall Hotel’s unique

attention to the smaller details including mist-free mirrors, bathroom under-

floor heating, king size beds and a mini-bar with a difference. Having your own

kitchen facilities, in most suites, enables you to keep to your own “regime”,

should you desire.

A striking feature of the Lyall Hotel is its series of “mini art galleries” on each

floor where guests can lounge in front of the fire and evaluate the original art.

Bistro Lyall features seasonal cuisine that captures the essence of Melbourne’s

multicultural influences. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner inside or al fresco

on the terrace.

The Lyall Spa is the embodiment of a relaxed and revitalising environment for

men and women. The program of services incorporates a variety of therapies

using natural products providing a unique wellness experience.

UNIQUELY MELBOURNE

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Perth’s premier five-star boutique hotel, The Richardson Hotel & Spa is

strategically located in West Perth, convenient for the city, the cosmopolitan

lifestyle of Perth’s fashionable Subiaco and only 400 metres from the

legendary King’s Park and Botanical Gardens. Renowned English architect

Sir Terrence Farrell has created a genuinely impressive five-star landmark

of seventy-four guestrooms and suites spread over nine levels, all equipped

with every conceivable amenity to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.

Elegant and contemporary, all guestrooms and suites have been furnished to

create an ambience of warm familiarity, accentuated through the extensive

use of beech wood, blended with the vibrant colours of original art works in

each room.

The Richardson brings a new dimension to Perth hospitality, delivering a

superior level of quality and service one would expect from an international

five-star boutique hotel. The Richardson truly reflects the meaning of luxury

– evident in the contemporary décor.

Superb dining, cocktail bar, sensational indoor pool and gymnasium,

combined with an entire floor devoted to the spa, complete this extraordinary

urban oasis of calm and rejuvenation.

EXPERIENCE THE PERTH LIFESTYLE

The Richardson

Hotel Suites & Spa

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InterContinental Adelaide

InterContinental Adelaide is situated in one of Adelaide’s most prominent

locations in the heart of the city on the banks of the picturesque River Torrens.

Immediately adjacent to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Casino and Festival

Centre, the hotel forms an integral part of Adelaide’s spectacular Riverbank

precinct. A short stroll leads to the city’s main shopping precinct and local

tourist attractions, whilst the famous Barossa Valley and Kangaroo Island are

also within a short travelling distance.

The hotel consists of 367 superbly appointed rooms, including stunning

Club InterContinental accommodation and a range of luxury Suites. Guests

occupying the hotel’s Club InterContinental rooms and Suites enjoy exclusive

Club Lounge privileges including complimentary continental breakfast, daily

refreshments and evening canapés and drinks. The hotel also features award-

winning restaurants and bars.

InterContinental Adelaide is situated at the heart of everything Adelaide has

to offer and is known for its festivals, food and wine, casino, shopping and

Mediterranean climate.

The hotel offers a boutique health club, heated outdoor pool and a four kilometre

exercise track along the banks of the River Torrens. Adelaide’s premier golf

courses are located within a short drive of the hotel.

PICTURESQUE RIVER LOCATION

IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

The Islington Hotel

The Priory

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The Islington in Tasmania is proud to pamper guests with both modern day

luxury and quiet attention to individual needs. The pride of The Islington is also

its garden and its view.

From an imposing dress circle position, it enjoys one of the prime views of

Mount Wellington Hobart has to offer. This fantastic hotel has also featured in

the “Global Hot List 2006” (Conde Nast Traveler USA).

The Hotel blends the original Regency house and its sumptuous morning room,

drawing room and library with a new architecturally designed glass conservatory

and bar, open-plan country style kitchen, outdoor pavilion, and a day spa to suit

all moods and occasions.

Refreshed by your outdoor excursion in what is said to be the purest air in the

world, The Islington welcomes you indoors where you can relax in one of the

eleven luxury rooms. Enjoy Tasmanian food, fresh from the sea and land and the

local suppliers who bring the freshest seafood assortments, organic fruits and

vegetables daily.

The Priory Country Lodge in Tasmania was built in 1848 and has recently been

stunningly refurbished into a luxurious lodge accommodation in country Tasmania.

The 4 bedroom Tudor house now includes ensuite marble bathrooms, formal

lounge, drawing room, library, hunt room, movie room and a fabulous country

kitchen to enjoy produce from the local area, prepared by your very own chef.

Decorated with fi ne artworks and furnished with antiques, The Priory appeals to

those who want the very best in life, surrounded by great service, presented in

an atmosphere of serenity, luxury and tranquility.

Australian Villas & Butlers

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For those who appreciate and require seclusion and privacy, Australian Villas

and Butlers boast privileged access to a portfolio of exclusive properties around

the country.

Whether you are seeking the luxury of an elegant city mansion to explore what

the city has to offer, a chic beach house villa in which to relax and unwind, or the

quiet charm of a country chalet, a property is able to be sourced that is just right

for you, your family and friends.

Available throughout the country, residences are set in large private gardens

and each possesses understated luxury designed to complement the tranquil

surroundings. The homes are large and amply cater for extended families and

accompanying staff. Properties are available for a week, a month or longer.

Security and privacy during your stay can be assured with trained discreet staff

on hand to take care of your requirements. Australian Villas and Butlers also

offer a range of services to accompany the property that complete your stay

including placement of all residential and personal staff – including butlers,

estate managers, chefs, chauffeurs and housekeepers. Concierge services

provide everything from theatre and restaurant bookings, hire and rental of

luxury vehicles, specialty tours, private catering, beauticians and masseurs to

bespoke tailors, cigar divans and private wine tastings.

AUSTRALIA’S FINEST PRIVATE RESIDENCES

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From the Wonnangatta Valley to the villages strung along the gold trail to the

shores of Lake Eildon to the rugged slopes of Mt Buller, the High Country is

all about adventure. Whether it’s bush walking, four-wheel driving in National

Parks, fishing, hot air ballooning, trail bike riding, horse riding or skiing, the

high country has it all.

At the centre of this paradise sits Merrindie Mountain Retreat. A chalet style

contemporary home perched on a hill with 360 degree spectacular views

overlooking Mt Stirling, Mt Timbertop, Mansfield and surrounding hinterland. It

sits on 260 acres of grazing land with a large dam filled with trout and yabbies,

walking distance to the National Park and surrounded by incredible bird life and

wildlife. It is not unusual to see wombats, kangaroos, echidnas and lyrebirds

as you enjoy one of the many walks around the property.

Merrindie is twenty minutes from Mansfield and only forty minutes from Mt

Buller. Whether it be romantic weekends for couples, family farm stay or

corporate groups, anything you wish from a masseur or beautician, to fully

catered meals, all can be easily arranged.

Atrium at Greenock Creek is a luxury vineyard residence framed by a magnificent

stand of 100-year old eucalypt trees atop the highest point overlooking the

Western Barossa Valley, South Australia.

Guests staying at this private, contemporary home are treated to commanding

vistas across one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Privacy is

assured, as only one party at a time (up to six guests) will occupy Atrium, the sole

residence on this 42-acre site. Food, wine and entertaining are complemented

with inspired décor and gracious, relaxed interior and exterior spaces.

A house manager is discreetly off-site nearby and available throughout the stay

to assist and coordinate touring and dining options, and to meet the needs

of Atrium guests as they enjoy the very best of the Barossa. The residence

features three bedrooms and three ensuite bathrooms, a spacious and

uncluttered open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen, all surrounding an

open atrium planted with olive trees.

Private chefs, custom excursions, exquisite surroundings; the Atrium is the

‘owner’s residence’ in the Barossa. A private ‘mini-bar cellar’ is stocked

with Grange, Hill of Grace and all the Barossa icons, and the award-winning

Appellation restaurant is only minutes away.

YOUR HIGH COUNTRY RETREAT

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY IN THE BAROSSA VALLEY

Merrindie

Mountain Retreat

Atrium at

Greenock Creek

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Woodwark Bay is set on more than 4000 acres of spectacular property – to be

enjoyed by no one but you. The Bay provides a private lake to be water-skied

and fished on, waterfalls and picnic huts, plus a private beach where dolphins

and turtles often come to play.

The sheer beauty of this natural jewel is made perfect by several small

and uniquely appointed private grass thatched huts containing exquisite

accommodation for up to fourteen guests – ensuring an environment of luxury.

Surrounded by 50,000 acres of uninterrupted National Parks, Woodwark Bay’s

topography is coastal plain, high ridges, valleys, rainforest and fresh waterways.

With no one around, you can swim, sail, canoe and windsurf in the crystal

waters. Venture up the mountain to a small hideaway picnic hut where the

beauty of the Whitsunday Islands is dazzlingly revealed.

Jump onto the quad bikes and tour over 100km of private roads – enjoying

mountains and fields and vistas like no other. Arrive at a secluded meditation

tower overlooking fields and water, where you can sink onto the massage beds

and be pampered amidst the colours of a setting sun.

SITUATED IN THE MIDST OF THE

WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS

Ala Moana

Ala Moana – named for the Hawaiian term “ocean pathways’ – is a place for

reverie, refl ection and reinvigoration.

Suspended over the Pacifi c Ocean, this spectacular private house in the heart

of the Great Barrier Reef offers clever design in a setting that is the very best

Mother Nature herself can provide.

This fi ve-bedroom residence saturates your vision from every perspective with

the endless horizon of the Pacifi c Ocean.

The spa and infi nity pool are perfect vantage points for sipping a refreshing

cocktail as you let your eyes cast over the neighbouring islands of the

Whitsunday’s.

Discreet personal assistance is available 24 hours a day and housekeeping

is undertaken daily to ensure you maintain a balance of rest and relaxation.

A personal chef is available to come to the residence and cook a choice of

menus that you may desire. Qualifi ed massage and beauty therapists are also

available to cater to your needs, poolside.

For those who want to enjoy the spectacular azure waters, cruise on a 48 foot

fl y bridge yacht as part of your stay.

A PLACE FOR REVERIE,

REFLECTION AND REINVIGORATION

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Molori Mirage

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Molori Mirage is located between the world’s oldest rainforest and Great Barrier

Reef in tropical Port Douglas, Australia.

The exquisitely designed fi ve-bedroom retreat is available in its entirety for up

to 10 guests, allowing you to enjoy the services of a private chef and butler who

provide distinctive Molori standards of service and hospitality.

This spacious private oasis features three King bedrooms with en suite

bathrooms, two King bedrooms with separate shared bathroom; a TV and Audio

room which includes a home cinema, full offi ce capabilities, an Apple laptop

and wireless Internet (throughout the property) and a steam and powder room.

Perfect for entertaining, the contemporary living area combines an informal

lounge with an open plan kitchen and both indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Molori Mirage overlooks the Mirage Country Club golf greens and palm trees

and is an easy stroll from Four Mile beach. Whether you want to relax or busy

yourself with sports and sightseeing, a wealth of activities are available including

golf, hiking, diving, fi shing, water sports and a large selection of spa services.

NESTLED BETWEEN THE

RAINFOREST AND THE REEF

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Maitraya Private Villa

Situated on the magnifi cent pristine coastline just east of Albany, Maitraya is

unquestionably one of Australia’s fi nest private retreats. The property offers

outstanding facilities for leisure pursuits as well as business activities.

Located on 130 hectares of grounds by the Southern Ocean, Maitraya sits

on the cliff top and enjoys amazing views of the adjacent coast, islands and

mountains. It is truly a very special place. Featuring ample accommodation

for up to 16 guests, the residence provides the ultimate getaway for leisure

seekers or corporate gatherings in a totally private retreat set in one of the

most beautiful locations in Australia.

A stunningly appointed luxury private home, with 6000sqm of living space

including eight spacious bedrooms, which provide enough room for 16 adults

to be accommodated in comfort. Guests have sole use of the property and can

self cater or request the property be fully serviced with service staff.

The residence incorporates formal and informal areas, including fi ve separate

meeting areas. In the grounds there is a tennis court, small cricket and football

ground, sporting equipment and access to a safe swimming lagoon and local

surfi ng beach, sealed 900m private airstrip and helicopter pad.

...SIMPLY UNFORGETTABLE

Sitting on its own vineyard in the heart of the Margaret River wine country you

will find one of Australia’s finest private boutique hotels. Cape Lodge has been

consistently voted in World’s Best 100 Hotels and is a member of Small Luxury

Hotels of the World.

Visiting Cape Lodge is likened to staying at a private country estate, yet with

all the trappings of a world class luxury hotel. Positioned in the epicentre of the

viticultural region of Margaret River, Cape Lodge attracts those who are seeking

a private, stylish and sophisticated retreat.

Its neighbours include the great wineries of Vasse Felix, Moss Wood, Pierro and

Cullen. Cape Lodge also produce their own estate grown wines from its eight

acre vineyard, producing just enough of its fine Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz for

guests of the hotel.

Cape Lodge sits on forty acres of manicured gardens and lakes and has twenty-

two romantically secluded rooms including the Vineyard Residence, which is

ideal for small groups of friends. Accommodating up to five couples, it offers

expansive entertaining areas with views across formal gardens and rolling lawns,

and the gourmet kitchen area is perfect for a private cooking class.

The magnificent Lakeside restaurant, which features a 14,000 bottle wine cellar

has been ranked “Number Four in the World for Food” by Conde Nast Traveller.

SITUATED ON A PRIVATE LAKE, SURROUNDED

BY FAMED MARGARET RIVER VINEYARDS

Cape Lodge

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The Louise

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Set atop a gentle hill, The Louise Barossa Valley is surrounded by hundreds

of acres of vines that produce some of Australia’s most significant wines.

On-site restaurant Appellation is widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest

regional dining destinations. Recipient of numerous state and national awards

for exceptional cuisine and the breadth of its wine list, Appellation showcases

quality regional seasonal produce and a casually elegant dining experience.

The property has just fifteen suites offering absolute luxury and inspired design,

with sunrise or sunset vistas over the surrounding vineyards and private terraces,

soft contemporary furnishings, spacious en suites with dual rain showers and

spa tubs, individual espresso makers and king beds with quality linens. Some

suites include private gated courtyards, outdoor showers and fireplaces.

Home to more than 100 wineries the Barossa is a vibrant community with a rich

150-year old European cultural and architectural heritage. Some of the finest

and best known Shiraz wines in the world are produced here, as well as a host

of emerging boutique and artisan wine makers producing the next generation

of iconic wines. The central location of The Louise’s accommodation within the

Barossa assures that guests are ideally placed to take advantage of the delights

of this very special region, just an hour from Adelaide.

WATCH THE SUN SET OVER THE VINEYARDS

FROM YOUR PRIVATE GUEST TERRACE

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As Australia’s most easterly point, the incredible beaches, generous climate,

surrounding hinterland and the overall tranquil beauty present a palette for

encountering the best of the Australian lifestyle.

It is very apt that one of Australia’s most alluring resorts belongs here, The

Byron at Byron Resort and Spa.

Blending effortlessly with the majestic rainforest which surrounds it, The

Byron at Byron Resort and Spa is set amongst a stunning 45 acre rainforest.

Its open plan, of rich timbers with wide covered verandahs, oversized cane

lounges and slow turning fans, evoke a feeling of serenity and harmony with

the environment.

The quiet ripple of water flowing in the lush gardens nurtures the soul and

delights the senses. The open plan suites, rated as some of the best in

Australia, are a triumph of modern design.

This is a place to indulge, with nurturing spa treatments, daily yoga or simply

relax on the wide open verandahs.

With rainforest walks on endless timber boardwalks and luxuriously appointed

one bedroom suites, The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa provides a unique

opportunity to experience natural luxury.

BYRON BAY IS, AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN,

A SACRED AREA FOR AUSTRALIANS

The Byron at Byron

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Situated on 400 acres of native bushland and farmland, North Bundaleer was

completed in 1901, one of the last grand pastoral homesteads built in South

Australia. This oasis of opulence and eccentricity is a magnificent hosted rural

retreat, situated in the Clare Valley region on the way to the Flinders Ranges and

on the edge of the outback.

Guests have the use of the entire Homestead, including the formal Drawing

Room and Library. The decoration in the Drawing Room has been designed

around an original and unique hand painted frieze. With an antique French

Aubusson carpet, fine antiques, original art works and a French Rose marble

fireplace, the room is elegant and feminine.

The Library has more the atmosphere of a gentleman’s club, with William Morris

wallpaper and curtain fabrics. The original wood graining of oak, compliments

the antique mahogany partners’ desk and bookcase, Ethiopian parchment

paintings, antique prints and etchings. The Homestead contains a large and

eclectic selection of over 2,000 books.

Dinner parties in the dining room are set around the Irish Georgian table which

has witnessed plenty of good jokes and laughter, robust debate, and new

friendships. Weather permitting; sundowners can be enjoyed on ‘Maslin’s

Lookout’, which enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

PART OF AUSTRALIA’S RURAL HISTORY

North Bundaleer

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Take in fresh mountain air from this inspired high country setting. Spicers

Peak Lodge is a luxurious boutique retreat, literally set on a mountain top,

offering an intimate and relaxing experience in one of south east Queensland’s

most beautiful wilderness areas. The Lodge is located one and a half hours

south west of Brisbane and surrounded by World Heritage listed Main Range

National Park.

Drawing inspiration from the unspoilt surrounds, the lodge sits in perfect

sympatico with this special environment, presenting stunning views of the region

and is the perfect romantic or indulgent escape. Featuring only ten exclusive

suites, the architecturally stunning lodge can best be described as an intimate,

and contemporary design.

The personalised nature of the retreat flows through to the world-class dining

facilities, where the cuisine – including seven course degustation menus – reflect

the modern diversity of Australian culture supported by an extensive wine list.

While the retreat is committed to 100 percent relaxation, it also features a

sunken tennis court and mountain bike tracks for the more adventurous. An

infinity edge swimming pool, library with billiard table, a massage room plus

extensive lounge and dining areas add to the experience.

Watch the sunset and wait to take in the brilliance of a starry night in clear

mountain skies.

IN THE HEART OF THE SCENIC RIM

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Tower Lodge is positioned in the heart of the vineyards of the Hunter Valley at

Pokolbin, New South Wales.

The Hunter Valley was first established more than 150 years ago. It is home

to some eighty wineries ranging from famous labels to very small ‘boutique’

winemakers and is renowned for its full-bodied white wines, ‘medium weight

reds’ and some excellent ports.

The Lodge has an intimate lounge and bar, baronial dining room, cosy library,

a state-of-the-art meeting room, plus impressive recreational facilities. These

include The Dinks, an eighteen-hole pitch and putt golf course, a 1.6 km walking

track, heated pool, sauna, gym as well as a massage treatment room.

While staying at Tower Lodge, breakfast is served under the two-storey window

wall with views to the Brokenback Range and the courtyard provides a tranquil

setting in the summer months for all dining occasions.

Tower Estate’s awarded Robert’s Restaurant is one of the Hunter’s most iconic

restaurants and serves the finest regional cuisine.

Tower Lodge contains twelve guest rooms, each with its own luxurious charm.

Private tours can be arranged to some of the Hunter Valley’s best wineries

including McGuigans Wines, Brokenwood Wines, Tempus Two Winery and

Pepper Tree Wines.

CELEBRATION IN FINE AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY

Tower Lodge

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Welcome to your South Australian Food Safari – a seven-day serving that

matches stunning scenery with superb ingredients and exciting cuisine.

Hosted by local gourmand Mark Gleeson, you’ll meet some of South Australia’s

most interesting and innovative producers. You’ll taste their ingredients, watch

their processes and learn their secrets. You’ll see the stunning landscapes that

have nurtured and inspired. And you’ll relish dishes that have quite literally come

from ‘paddock to plate’.

Your Safari starts in exotic Kangaroo Island, ‘Australia’s Galapagos’, where

you’ll meet artisan food producers who’ve been at the forefront of cultivating

the island’s reputation for excellence. Next, you’re off to the tuna capital of the

world, Port Lincoln, to enjoy seafood fresh from the wild seas of Eyre Peninsula.

The tour fi nishes on a perfect note: two days in the famous Barossa Valley, where

you’ll sit with some of the world’s fi nest winemakers to raise a glass…

Your tour host, Mark Gleeson, is a veteran of the hospitality industry and CEO of

Chef’s Media. He is an authority and ambassador for South Australia’s gourmet

produce, often seen at the iconic Adelaide Central Markets introducing visitors

to the greatest taste sensations the state has to offer.

A GOURMET’S DELIGHT

The Tailor

Flying Food Safari

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All of the world’s great travel locations have hidden secrets that only the most

dedicated guide has the knowledge and skills to unravel. Avoiding the crowds

yet capturing the icons at their best, takes passion, persistence and personality.

Bob Charlesworth founded this Australian touring company twenty years ago

and now is an internationally recognised specialist providing highly personalised

insights into Australia’s many fascinating destinations. The family owned and

operated business, prides itself on delivery of a genuine exclusive service with

Bob guiding many of the trips for people from all over the world.

The guides are extremely knowledgeable; with most being university trained and

having a wide ranging know-how in delivery of the best possible experience.

The aim is to provide the greatest understanding and appreciation of Australia’s

heritage and society, however, the specialty skill of the guides is their ability to

be the great Australian outdoor chef. At hush-hush locations, the guides don

their chef hats and serve up a fine bush barbecue, or rollout fresh fi sh and chips

on a quiet beach location.

Travel is in luxury vehicles, spacious, comfortable and perfectly equipped to

tackle both city streets and bush trails.

PERSONALISED INSIGHTS INTO AUSTRALIA’S

FASCINATING DESTINATIONS

Australian Luxury Escapes

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If you value authentic travel experiences beyond mainstream destinations

and invasive crowds, a sense of adventure by day with comfortable retreats

and homely luxuries by night, then John and Ros Thompson at Nature-Bound

Australia have some tucked away treasures in places you’re unlikely to discover

alone. Their thirty years of travel and hiking throughout Australia assures all

guests of an in-depth appreciation of this young and vibrant nation, founded

on an ancient continent and indigenous culture, where unique land forms,

plant and animal life are a legacy to the world.

Travel in comfort on a journey through the finest world heritage national parks

of the Border Ranges and high country beyond, or along the Great Divide, from

the Blue Mountains to the world heritage Fraser Island and Lady Musgrave

Island, perched on the Great Barrier Reef. A sense of exploration and oneness

with the wilderness prevails. The Nature-Bound mantra “touch the wilderness

and discover your soul” suggests a personal disconnection from the pressures

of modern day living. Nature-Bound journeys extend to most areas of Australia,

including expedition style ventures into the outback and million acre properties

in the desert heartlands, but the Thompsons are most at home along the east

coast where they were raised with a family passion for the bush.

ENJOY A BLEND OF GUIDED WALKS,

HISTORY, AND BUSH LEGEND

Nature-Bound Australia

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Tourabout Adelaide is a local, tour guiding and private touring service offering

“South Australia with the Personal Touch”. It is renowned as a specialist

in designing, co-ordinating and implementing imaginative, affordable, and

exclusive tours and programs to suit the needs of clients.

Beginning in 1988 as a single-themed guided walking tour of the Adelaide city

centre, the business now provides a number of products including wine, arts,

food, golf and heritage and cultural tours. There are over thirty tour guides

working with Tourabout Adelaide, all handpicked, enthusiastic, qualified,

intelligent and mature.

Tourabout Adelaide also offers a diverse range of private tours, in various

languages, for one to six visitors that may be half, full or multiple days.

Itineraries are varied and may include “The Essence of Adelaide” tour which

introduces the special features of the city or private tours with a specialist

wine guide of the wine growing regions including the Barossa Valley, McLaren,

Vale, Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley. The Adelaide Hills with an abundance

of secrets and surprises including Hahndorf and “Adelaide Home Hospitality”

where guests enjoy a home hosted meal are also popular itinerariries.

DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S

BEST KEPT SECRETS

Tourabout Adelaide

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Within the Australian context the words ‘cattle station’ conjure a very special

image. It involves hot thirsty plains, teeming wildlife, strong bronzed rivers, a

vast sky and dusty stock camps where horse and stock skills are very much

alive – and Bullo River Station fits like a glove. This is a Top End cattle station

(ranch) from the classic mould – half a million acres of grassy plains with

8000 Brahman-cross cattle and many more wallabies, brown rivers where

crocodiles lurk on the muddy banks, rugged hills inscribed with Aboriginal

rock art, termite mounds, boab trees, stock horses, wild buffalo – and a few

great yarns to tell.

For anyone who wants to learn some real Aussie bushcraft, from cracking

a bullwhip to roping cattle aboard a bull catcher, hosts Marlee and Franz

Ranacher are the experts to show you. There are a multitude of activities to

enjoy at Bullo including fishing for Barramundi, tours of Aboriginal art sites,

cruise down the Gorge by boat, bushwalks, bird and wildlife watching or travel

to scenic vantage spots to perhaps sketch or paint, the choices are plentiful.

Picnic lunches are enjoyed by peaceful billabongs or under the shade of the

magnificent boab trees. Each activity is tailored to your wishes.

A QUINTESSENTIAL AUSTRALIAN

OUTBACK STATION

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Burrawang has a distinguished pedigree and was established in 1836. By the

last of the 1800s, Burrawang ran more than 273,000 sheep spread across

56,000 acres and operated one of the largest shearing sheds in Australia.

Now this aristocratic country property blends the calm, elegance and

generous dimensions of a colonial homestead with the style, luxury, food

and exquisite service.

Guests are accommodated in the four cottages that lie between the homestead

and the billabong, each of which has a different design. Step inside and you’re

in a relaxed, luxurious enclave that belies the rustic exterior. The decor is

soothing and restrained, the ensuite bathrooms are large and luxurious, with

claw-foot baths and French doors that open to screened verandas.

Set amidst 10,000 acres of pastoral land, Burrawang is a working station,

providing an authentic outback experience. In the few years since it opened to

guests, Burrawang West Station has established itself as an Outback classic.

Its triumph is in successfully combining the very best things in life – in a rugged

Australian landscape. Together with its location, it offers a level of style and

luxury that makes it exceptional.

AN AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY ESTATE

Burrawang West Station

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Stretching north into the sun-seared wilderness of South Australia’s deserts, the

Flinders Ranges is one of the country’s most impressive secrets. Surrounded by

the arid wasteland of the great salt lakes, an ancient seabed has been sculpted

by millions of years of erosion into a fractured, furrowed landscape of deep

valleys covered with casuarinas and cypress pines which fall into creeks lined

with river red gums.

In the middle of these desiccated red ranges, Angorichina Station comes as

a startling contrast, an oasis of roses and lavender hedges, green lawns and

shade – and an entrée to a remarkable world.

Ian Fargher, who owns Angorichina Station with his wife Di, is the fourth generation

of his family to run this station covering 554 square kilometres. With a capacity

for six discerning guests, Ian and Di Fargher provide all meals and individual

touring and hosting. This allows travellers the opportunity to experience genuine

southern outback hospitality in a comfortable, relaxing Australian way.

Activities include four-wheel driving through the Flinders Ranges, scenic flights,

guided walks and hikes, station activities such as mustering, sheep shearing

and bore runs. Wildlife viewing such as several species of Kangaroos, and

abundant birdlife.

TRADITIONAL OUTBACK HOSPITALITY

Angorichina Station

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Situated in the Great Australian Bight on South Australia’s west coast, Pearson

and Flinders Islands are truly remarkable pieces of offshore fi shing real estate.

Flinders Island is a 9000 acre island and it boasts 14 white sandy beaches and

the chance to explore kms of coastline. Your transport to and from the island

will be aboard the latest model Pilatus PC12.

Monster King George whiting are what draws adventurous anglers to both

islands, but there are dozens of other inshore and deep reef varieties of fi sh

available as well including snapper, giant blue groper, samson fi sh, yellowtail

kings and tuna. As far as sportfi shing is concerned, ‘Island Lure’ the charter

vessel used during your fi shing safari provides the ultimate combination of

comfort and no nonsense ‘fi shability’.

Skipper, Gavin Solly, is a super experienced expert guide and you can be

assured you’re in good hands.

Flinders Island Beach House is situated on the east coast of the Island nestled

in its own private bay. This beachfront house offers stunning views and is a

great base for the fi shing safari.

A private chef has been arranged to provide all of your meals and private guide

is on hand to clean and prepare the fi sh so you can take them home. Your only

job is to catch fi sh!

Three, four and seven night packages for small groups operate regularly

throughout January to May each year or you can also tailor an itinerary to suit you.

YOUR OWN PRIVATE ISLAND

Flinders and Pearson

Island Fishing Safari

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If you are looking to discover breathtaking Kimberley scenery, look no further

than the bush camp at Faraway Bay. On the northwest corner of the vast

Australian continent, in the Kimberley region there is a place so remote you

won’t find the name on any map. Time at Faraway Bay appears to stand still

and when it does move, it’s measured in tides and sunsets.

Getting to Faraway Bay is truly part of the adventure, with access strictly

limited to sea and air. Light aircraft will fly you in from Kununurra over some of

the most spectacular scenery to a private airstrip and then by four-wheel drive

for the final few kilometres to the bush camp.

Owners of Faraway Bay, Bruce and Robyn Ellison discovered the protected

bay, near Cape Londonderry in the Timor Sea thirteen years ago, and instantly

felt it would make the perfect coastal Bush Camp in the Kimberley’s.

In the evening it is time to relax and soak in the ambience of this remote and

pure wilderness. Enjoy a fine Australian wine as you sit back and be tantalised

by the delicious aromas of freshly caught fish being cooked with herbs. On

at least one evening you must treat yourself to the ultimate seafood dining

experience of freshly collected oysters from the rocks combined with the

northern delicacy of mudcrabs.

TIMELESSNESS IN AN UNTAMED WILDERNESS

Faraway Bay

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Lords Kakadu and Arnhemland Safaris are a boutique four-wheel drive tour

company specialising in tailor made journeys within Kakadu and Arnhem Land,

Katherine, Litchfi eld and the Kimberley Region.

Sab Lord was raised in the remote Kakadu region prior to it being a national

park. Having grown up with the local aboriginals, Sab is fortunate to share

a mutual respect which has allowed the company sole access to some

exceptional country.

Lords’ aim is to provide guests with truly unique experiences that will foster an

understanding between people and cultures, leading to a greater understanding

and mutual respect. This understanding is gained directly from the local

Aboriginal guides employed (where possible), who share their stories of this

ancient living culture with visitors from around the world.

Lords have access to areas of cultural signifi cance and profound beauty; taking

people well “off the beaten track”. Visit ancient rock art, swim in clear waters,

cruise tranquil billabongs or be mesmerised by local aboriginal guides revealing

secrets of their way of life.

FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN PEOPLE AND CULTURES

Lords Kakadu and

Arnhemland Safaris

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Bamurru Plains is located just to the west of Kakadu National Park on the Mary

River fl oodplains. A profusion of bird and wildlife are on the doorstep of this

unique bush camp that exudes ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ and brings a touch of style to

a remote and beautiful wilderness.

The focus of your stay at Bamurru is in the environment around you and the wildlife

and birdlife for whom it is home. The fl oodplains of the Mary River region form

one of the most signifi cant ecosystems in Australia. Dominated by the climatic

extremes of the tropical monsoon, the wetlands and savannah woodlands that

fringe the coastal regions between Darwin and Kakadu National Park harbour an

extraordinary diversity of fl ora and fauna. Activities include wetland airboat trips,

river cruises; guided bush walks and drives to view the prolifi c wildlife.

Guest accommodation is in nine spacious and cool safari bungalows raised on a

timber platform, each with an ensuite bathroom and a private deck overlooking

the surrounding wilderness. The lounge area is the perfect place to relax; the bar

is well stocked, and at anytime of the day you may help yourself to a cold drink.

Bamurru’s chef prepares delicious meals which are shared around the dining

table with your fellow travelers, hosts and guides. Lunch is often served on the

deck, perhaps a barbecue, cooked as you cool off in the swimming pool after a

morning’s wildlife viewing.

WILD BUSH LUXURY ON THE EDGE OF KAKADU

Bamurru Plains

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Parachilna has an official population of just seven but its remoteness adds to

the pleasure of its one and only hotel.

The Prairie Hotel is truly an outback oasis on the plains of the Flinders Ranges.

The region is home to some of the most ancient and fascinating formations

on earth. From the hotel, you can enjoy magnificent views of both the Ranges

and the vast red desert plains sweeping toward Lake Torrens. Inside the hotel,

you’ll find great character, charm and creature comforts – topped off with

superb cuisine.

The owners, one of the original pastoral families to the area, have embraced the

old with the new and brought a stunning new dimension to outback hospitality.

Guests will enjoy private access to the most scenic of ranges, magnificent

sand dunes, the vast Lake Torrens, world renowned fossil reserves and the

opportunity to observe and participate in life on a working sheep/cattle station.

While traversing the countryside trace the footsteps of the pioneers, visit local

ruins and gain an insight into the lives of the local Aborigines. Meet the local

characters that make the outback their home. Try the legendary feral foods

and native cuisine that has made the hotel the most celebrated outback pub

in Australia.

AUSTRALIA’S MOST AWARDED

OUTBACK HOTEL

Prairie Hotel

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El Questro Homestead, located in the Kimberley region in the far north of Western

Australia, is unquestionably one of the world’s unique holiday destinations. The

homestead setting is heavenly. Amid a cool oasis shaded by palm trees and

tropical greenery, it sits atop an escarpment that plummets into the Chamberlain

River – one of the property’s four major river systems.

A million acres of outback country, over 5,000 head of cattle and a landscape

that has to be seen to be believed. The landscape is diverse to say the least

– from rugged ranges and broad tidal fl ats, to lush rainforest pockets, gorges

and spectacular waterfalls. Teeming with wildlife; animal, fi sh and birdlife

congregate in the waters.

El Questro Homestead offers unrivalled access to the far reaches of the region

in unique style and comfort. You can explore the 200 foot escarpments by boat,

take a helicopter to remote waterholes or view the magnifi cent beehive-shaped

sandstone formations of the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungles. Catering to

discerning guests, the friendly staff will provide the highest standards of service

and cuisine in this truly alluring setting.

LUXURY AMONGST A VAST LANDSCAPE

El Questro Homestead

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Pristine, peaceful and incredibly beautiful, Haggerstone is the jewel in the

crown of island adventures. Situated 600km from Cairns, accessible only by

chartered aircraft and a boat ride, this Robinson Crusoe island paradise is

unsurpassed for the ultimate island escape.

Haggerstone Island is covered by lush jungle, with white-sand beaches and blue

lagoons and has a maximum of eight guests at any one time. Accommodation

is classical beach chic, with only four rooms consisting of rustic beach huts

and a tree house. Whether you snorkel the crystal clear waters or laze under a

palm tree, life on Haggerstone is peaceful, private and completely restorative.

Your hosts Roy and Anna Turner arrived at the uninhabited island in 1985, on

a 70-tonne barge loaded with poles, timber, fruit trees, chickens and an old

tractor. Roy has constructed the buildings in Thai-style from soft-edged wood,

with open sides, wide verandahs and shuttered windows to take advantage of

cooling breezes and uninterrupted views.

Cooking is done on an open fireplace, using freshly caught fish, vegetables and

fruit from the garden, their own chickens and coconuts from an old plantation.

Served on the sand cay at the end of the island, the ‘dining room’ provides a

360-degree ocean view and the restaurant closes with the rising of the tide.

ISLAND ADVENTURES

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Australia’s ultimate coastal retreat is Kimberley Coastal Camp, famous not

only for its spectacular location and range of activities but also for its tiny size

and unparalleled hospitality.

A benchmark for wilderness development, it would be hard to find a lodge

that intrudes less on its surroundings. Step from your helicopter “taxi” onto

the pristine white beach doorstep of this extraordinary place and you step into

another world – a world where the tide is more important than the time and the

sunset takes precedence over the stock market. Each unique and comfortable

room has its own view, the drinks are icy cold and the food is out of this world.

There are no pre-set itineraries here and you can be as active or lazy as you

like. Spend your day’s fishing for barramundi and dozens of other tropical fish

in the pristine waters the area is known for, or explore galleries of ancient

and very beautiful rock paintings and experience the local flora and fauna first

hand. Or maybe take it easy on the boat, cruising and picnicking on deserted

island fringed by twisted boab trees.

Befitting its location the atmosphere at Kimberley Coastal Camp is relaxed and

unpretentious.

Take a journey to a timeless land, of majestic outback vistas, millions of years

in the making. This is landscape on a grand scale, romantic and true, home to

larger than life characters, each with a story to tell. Sights and discoveries defy

words, lodging deep within the soul.

This is the Kimberley experience – personal moments, endless horizons.

It’s your time to connect and re-connect, a journey of reawakening, of the bond

between people and place. And, it begins at The Kimberley Grande.

Renowned for its quintessential outback hospitality it’s the perfect place to

start and end each day of your own Kimberley journey.

The Kimberley Grande, a member of Pinctada Hotels & Resorts, captures

the Kimberley’s sense of place and space. The colours and textures of the

landscape are reflected in the décor, furnishings and original artwork.

At Kununurra’s premier resort, you’ll find personalised service, experienced

and passionate tour desk staff, luxurious spa suites, graciously sized guest

rooms, a range of dining options, and a spectacular swimming pool with spa.

The Kimberley Grande understands that where you stay is as much a part of

the journey as the landscapes that you pass through.

RUSTIC CHARM IN THE NORTHERN FRONTIER

DOORSTEP TO THE KIMBERLEY

Kimberley Coastal Camp

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Twelve thousand years ago Kangaroo Island was part of mainland Australia. The

Ice Age and low sea levels allowed the Island to be populated with an amazing

array of wildlife. Kangaroo Island’s plants and animals are now isolated and are

clearly different from their mainland relatives.

The Island’s diverse landscapes are home to sea lions, fur seals, kangaroos,

wallabies, koalas, echidnas, platypus, goannas, 253 bird species (many rare

or endangered), possums, bandicoots and even whales which pass through

its waters in winter. But it’s not all about wildlife – the Island’s farmers run

sheep, cattle and produce some extraordinary quality foods whilst the grape

growers complement that with elegant wines. The wildlife, farmland and rugged

coast, combined with friendly locals producing wonderful food often elicits the

response from guests – “...at last I feel like I am in Australia”.

Former wildlife ranger and Islander Craig Wickham, Exceptional Kangaroo

Island’s founder, has assembled a team of dedicated, sharp-eyed, outdoor

enthusiasts who combine the role of naturalists, historians, driver, guides and

story tellers who share their knowledge of the Island’s plants, animals and

people. The promise is “good food, good wine and wildlife in the wild”.

A TRUE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

WITH A RICH CULTURAL HISTORY

Exceptional

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At the edge of Mt. William National Park, the magnificent wilderness coastline

known as the Bay of Fires invites you to experience its dramatic landscape,

ecology and wildlife. Led by well-informed, Tasmanian guides, small groups can

explore both the fascinating beach environment and the rich diversity of the

nearby woodlands. And at the Bay of Fires Lodge, the only building in this near-

uninhabited wilderness paradise, both solitude and comfort are guaranteed.

Birdlife is abundant, with over 100 species occurring in the park, including

many varieties of sea and shore birds. This pristine coastal stretch of azure

water and rocky headlands appears as if untouched for thousands of years and

offers a beautifully remote landscape with something for everyone to discover.

The first night is spent at the environmentally friendly Forester Beach Camp,

a private haven nestled in a protected dune swale behind a stretch of superb

white-sand beach. The camp features twin-share rooms with timber floors,

canvas roofs and full kitchen facilities.

Set 40 metres above the white-sand beach, this ecologically aware building

touches lightly on the landscape. A stunning architectural feat comprised of

two long timber and glass pavilions, the Bay of Fires lodge welcomes with an

open living area complete with fireplace and private twin-share bedrooms; the

perfect place to unwind at the end of each day.

MAGNIFICENT WILDERNESS COASTLINE

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Located just 2.5 hrs drive south of Sydney, Paperbark Camp is a peaceful

coastal bush retreat, combining unique tented accommodation with wonderful

food and warm hospitality.

Nestled amongst the towering spotted gums and paperbark trees, you will

feel at one with nature as the sun warms the earth, the bush comes alive and

colourful parrots and kangaroos pass by. The safari tents are discreetly placed

in natural clearings on elevated timber platforms, allowing for privacy and

security as well as the benefits of natural ventilation.

After a steaming shower, follow the smell of fresh coffee to the Gunyah where

you will enjoy a gourmet-cooked breakfast whilst planning the day’s activities.

Paddle on the creek after breakfast, before heading out to the deserted white

beaches and spectacular scenery of the Booderee National Park, or take a

bike and explore the local towns and beaches... maybe a dolphin cruise or

clear bottom sea kayak.

All tents have timber verandas, private en-suite and solar powered lighting, but

for the ultimate in posh camping the four deluxe tents also have free standing

bath tubs and larger outdoor lounge areas, perfect for curling up on with a book

or enjoying a sundowner in the afternoon sun as the bush starts to quieten at

the end of a busy day.

A TRUE PARADISE FOR NATURE LOVERS

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David Doudle has a contagious passion for exploring, and his home is the

breathtaking undiscovered coastline of the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South

Australia. David is a fourth generation local farmer, his thirty years of living the

perfect Australian lifestyle, he guarantees his guests will encounter the true

Australia at its very best.

The days on the trip are busy, focusing around the incredible rich marine life,

which inhabit this part of the coast of Australia. Swim here with sea lions, tuna,

dolphins and great white sharks (from a cage!), no other tour or safari in the

world provides you the opportunity to interact with such a range of marine life.

Travelling the jagged coastlines, stopping at pristine beaches for lunch and

exploring the untamed national parks the day ends with a beautiful soft pink

sunset dancing on the superb open landscape.

Dinners are sumptuous, best local seafood of lobster, crab, abalone, and a

variety of deep water fish complimented with a fusion of the regions best wines,

at a setting in the open under the stars or on a wild beach with a campfire alight.

David’s comfortable vehicles provide access to the inaccessible, allowing you

to savoir the journey while he does all the logistics. The local accommodations

utilised provide a sense of a great friend’s home.

UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN MARINE LIFE

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Discover the beauty of the Victorian High Country made famous by the movie

‘The Man from Snowy River’. Join family owned Watson’s Mountain Country

Trail Rides on a trail ride through this spectacular country side.

Watson’s Mountain Country Trail Rides is operated by Michael and Sally

Watson. Michael began riding almost as soon as he could walk, and is the

second generation in his family to saddle up the horses and guide visitors deep

into ‘Man from Snowy River’ country, including the famous jump scene from

the movie. Sally also began riding as a child, and is an expert polo-cross player

who has represented Victoria in this sport.

Michael’s family have lived on a 730 acre farm adjoining the High Country for

fifty years, and are close friends with the fifth generation of farming families

who settled in this region in the 1870s. Michael has roamed the hills with these

mountain cattlemen countless times, and developed much of his vast local

knowledge from them.

Michael and Sally’s tours take place throughout the Victorian High Country.

They are suitable for beginners and experienced riders. You can choose from

day trips to extended three and seven nights trail rides. Alternatively, Michael

will customise an itinerary including four-wheel drive and helicopter options to

explore the magnificent High Country.

If you want a genuine Tasmanian experience combining the finest

accommodation, natural environments and gourmet food, Pepper Bush

Adventures are delighted to oblige with tours ranging from statewide-

customised itineraries to far more remote wilderness experiences.

Discover the famous Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park to the iconic

Cradle Mountain, or explore the more remote forests that traverse North

Eastern Tasmania. Preserved by their isolation they exist as living museums

showcasing the primitive plants specie that link this ancient island with

Gondwana – the landmass roamed by dinosaur.

The customised journey’s combine comfortable four-wheel drive vehicles,

a selection of Tasmania’s finest luxury accommodation and the best dining

experiences including high profile Tasmanian chefs. Imagine a gourmet campfire

dinner under the stars feasting on wild spice Tasmanian trout or salmon, venison

mountain burgers preceded by a Tasmanian cheese platter while enjoying a glass of

local pinot. And for company some of the state’s unique wildlife species including,

quolls, wombats, bandicoots, possum and maybe Tasmanian devil and platypus.

Pepper Bush Adventures can coordinate bush walking, golfing, vineyards,

fishing, canoeing and boating activities into a diverse and flexible personalised

tour – all crafted around you.

RIDE THROUGH VICTORIA’S HIGH COUNTRY

WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE AND BUSH TUCKER

Watson’s Mountain

Country Trail Rides

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Take life by the bootlaces and put both feet on the trail of discovery. Slow down

and re-engage with the here and now, with Bothfeet.

The innovative Bothfeet, have developed a selection of stunning yet

comfortable, fully catered, guided walks that immerse you in the Australian

bush and the Victorian landscape.

Bothfeet walking journeys have been created as a mini-antidote to stresses

of the everyday, where guests forget about mobile phones, work, traffic

and appointments, instead discovering remote beaches and spectacular

coastal cliffs.

Scheduled trips vary from three to seven days, with customised journeys also

available. Dip below the surface of places you think you know; allow yourself

a second helping at dinner and relax as professional eco-guides unpack

wonderful stories, delivering you back to normal life more informed, with both

feet firmly on the ground!

A purpose built walking lodge on the Great Ocean Road has been designed

for the exclusive use of Bothfeet walkers and combines state-of-the-art, best

practice sustainable design, a serene bush setting and the finest regional food

and wines to perfectly compliment the experience of one of Australia’s best

walking trails.

A DIFFERENT WALKING EXPERIENCE

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This outstanding four day guided walk is the most awarded tourism experience

in the history of the Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards!

Based on a beautiful island national park with a resident population of just two

park rangers and their one car, the walk is a delightful blend of rare Tasmanian

wildlife, convict heritage, elegant accommodation and gourmet dining.

Groups are small with maximum eight guests and two local guides and they

enjoy gentle walking on pristine beaches and through ancient forests by day

and then at night relax with candlelit dining and fi ne Tasmanian wines.

As the group travels the length of the island, guests stay in two superb

beachfront camps, then indulge in a fi nal night banquet at the heritage listed

Bernacchi House in the convict settlement of Darlington. So each night guests

sleep in a comfortable bed in elegant surrounds.

The walk covers thirty kilometres in four days on gentle paths or fi rm beaches.

It’s easygoing with plenty of chances to relax.

The walk is the perfect short break for those wanting an authentic, soft

adventure experience.

Is there a better place on earth to spend four days? Probably not.

AUSTRALIA’S MOST AWARDED

TOURISM EXPERIENCE

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A Kakadu Helicopter Safari is one of the world’s most amazing experiences.

Imagine skimming over vast wetlands, landing on isolated beaches miles

from anywhere, or swimming in clear fresh water pools fed by waterfalls since

time immemorial.

Kakadu Helicopter Safaris offer ‘luxurious’ outback touring to some of the most

isolated and stunning regions stretching from Kakadu World Heritage National

Park and Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory to the remote Kimberley region

of Western Australia. Safaris can range from one to eight nights, a customised

package can be created to suit a range of experiences – all in luxury and style.

You will have the opportunity to meet some of the unique characters that have

made their life on cattle stations the size of some European countries.

Amidst all this wonder is one of the most ancient cultures in the world;

people whose ingenuity has seen them survive in one of the most beautiful

but harshest of landscapes. The Aboriginal way of life continues to this day;

their rock art and nomadic lifestyle testament to a culture dating hundreds

of thousands of years. Whether you want to catch barramundi, visit cultural

art centre’s, canoe through remote ecosystems, visit working cattle stations,

cruise through wetlands or come face-to-face with spectacular waterfalls –

Kakadu Helicopter Safaris can get you there in memorable style.

SKIM OVER VAST WETLANDS

& OCHRE RED ESCARPMENTS

Kakadu Helicopter Safaris

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Winding it’s way between Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the north, over

three leisurely days, The Ghan offers a host of must-see destinations.

Platinum Service offers new levels of comfort to elevate The Ghan experience

to a truly global standard of luxurious travel. Picture yourself waking up in the

comfort of your own superbly appointed private cabin, as you draw the blinds

to reveal the first sunlight of the day reflecting on the red earth of Central

Australia. Or dim the cabin lights at night to enjoy a sky filled with stars over

the moonlit landscape.

Enjoy spacious private cabins with full ensuite facilities and levels of service

that will leave you feeling pampered and relaxed. Settle in to your plush lounge

by day, and a double or two twin beds, by night. Your cabin is adorned with

coffee table and two ottomons, leaving you plenty of room to relax or entertain

fellow guests.

Or, you can take a short stroll to the Desert Explorer Lounge, where the

welcoming environment provides the perfect chance to socialise, or immerse

yourself in a good book. Dine in the elegantly themed Queen Adelaide

Restaurant Carriage or take advantage the 24-hour in-cabin menu. You will

experience exceptional hospitality and a uniquely Australian menu, prepared

by the onboard chefs.

THE ULTIMATE WAY TO TRAVEL

THROUGH THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA

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The immense Kimberley is remote and rugged, a challenge to discover the

guarded secrets. Journeying by air through the Kimberley’s vast interiors

provides access to many places. From the oldest mountains on earth, the

biggest lake in the Southern Hemisphere, the only source of Pink Diamonds,

to the fastest flowing river in flood Purnululu, Bungle Bungle, Mitchell Plateau,

Faraway Bay, Argyle Diamonds, Lake Argyle, Ord River, Mitchell Falls, Crystal

Head are some of the far flung places you must visit.

Slingair Heliwork WA is part of the Curry Kenny Aviation group, Australia’s

largest charter aviation group. From their base in the Kimberley in the town

of Kununurra, Slingair operates some twenty fixed wing aircraft, ranging from

five passenger seat Cessna’s to thirteen passenger seat Jet prop Cessna’s

and twin engine Pipers. Heliwork operates a fleet of eighteen helicopters,

including R44’s Bell Jet rangers, Long rangers and Squirrels; from five bases

in the Kimberley.

Slingair Heliwork, has been working in the Kimberley for almost twenty-five

years and know the landscape and its secret places intimately. They plan and

design their flights and tours to suit your needs and the environment. Slingair

ensures their service delivery is the best possible in the remote region of the

Kimberley’s.

BE INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTY OF WESTERN

AUSTRALIA’S KIMBERLEY REGION

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If you love the adrenalin rush of travelling by helicopter, weaving in and

out of ancient landscapes, then look no further than joining a Cape York

Helicopters safari!

Picture yourself on a safari deep into Far North Australia, fishing remote

jungle streams and hunting the open savannah plains for huge wild boar with

Australia’s renowned adventure company, Cape York Helicopters.

If rough roads, dust and a lack of time deter you from experiencing Australia’s

beautiful Cape York Peninsula, here is the answer. With individually tailored

safaris, Cape York’s flexibility allows you to plan a trip which will accommodate

both your time and your interests. This is the ultimate wilderness adventure,

from the eyes of an eagle.

Cape York Helicopters is owned and operated by Dennis aka ‘Brazaka’ Wallace

and his wife Yvonne. Brazaka moved to Tropical North Queensland nearly 40

years ago and has been exploring the Cape York region ever since.

In 1989 they began their helicopter operation and have been creating unique

itineraries to help you unearth the delights of the area. You can have the

opportunity to view amazing rainforest, sand dunes, beaches as well as wildlife

such as crocodiles, dugongs and stingrays. Depending on your interests, Cape

York Helicopters will tailor make an unforgettable journey just for you.

At The Tailor, not only do we create seamless journeys for you to experience,

but also we are also able to offer the services of an expert guide to accompany

you throughout.

Your guide is able to show you the real Australia, from a local’s perspective,

with the benefit of our black book of ‘The Tailor Connections’ to call on along

the journey. Always one step ahead of the day’s events, the guide delivers the

red carpet for each destination you visit, whether it be accommodation and

restaurant arrangements, aircraft travel, exclusive touring, opera tickets and

even golf lessons.

When one of our exclusive guides join you, their sole role is to support every

aspect of your trip and ensure that the itinerary arrangements can be refined to

suit your interests, with the flexibility to make amendments should you desire.

They will handle each request with consummate care, effi ciency, discretion

and diplomacy, leaving you with more time and energy to enjoy your holiday.

AN UNFORGETTABLE AIR JOURNEY

GET CONNECTED TO THE REAL AUSTRALIA

Cape York

Helicopter Safaris

The Tailor

Private Journeys

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North Star Cruises is one of the most unique adventure-cruise operators in the

world and the winner of numerous awards for excellence. The company offers

activity based itineraries designed specifically for the discerning adventurer.

All cruises are designed to allow you to ‘experience the destination’ – daily

activities include scenic walks, helicopter flights, fishing, snorkelling, culture,

picnics, nature, diving, exploring and much more!

The True North features the ultimate in comfort and style. You will be part of

a select group of passengers; numbers are limited to thirty-six guests with an

Australian crew of twenty providing highly personalised service.

The ship is purpose built for accessing shallow river systems and offers several

lavish vantage points including a sun deck, an observation lounge and a ship’s

lounge/bar. Multiple expedition vessels will take you away in small groups to

experience wilderness ‘up close’ and, the luxury of numerous tenders also means

that everybody onboard gets to do “what they want, when they want”. And, the

True North is the only Kimberley vessel that features an onboard helicopter.

Cabins are spacious and feature modern décor, large ensuites, satellite

telephones and in-cabin entertainment. Fine dining is also featured onboard

the True North.

EXPERIENCE WILDERNESS IN

SURROUNDINGS MORE AKIN TO ONE OF

THE WORLD’S MOST EXCLUSIVE HOTELS

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With Enterprise at your exclusive command, your experience on the Great

Barrier Reef is second to none.

The brand new Fairline Squadron 68 is regarded worldwide as the ultimate

large “Yacht”. Combining power and sophistication to deliver you into the

world of ultimate luxury cruising.

The majestic lines of Enterprise conceal a wild heart and potential to thrill,

her elegant profile transformed into a sleek blur on the water. A high-speed

vessel capable of up to 36 knots, with a cruising speed of 25 knots. On deck

it’s pristine perfection with stainless steel, teak decks, leather upholstery and

luxury bedding for six persons.

The upper deck provides for relaxed cruising in superlative comfort and is the

perfect vantage point to linger and take in the views of the Coral Sea, Great

Barrier Reef and coastline of North Queensland.

With an expert captain with twenty years of custodianship on the reef; his

exceptional knowledge of the micro life cycle of this marine environment will

open your appreciation and provide lifelong education and brilliant memories.

Whatever levels of encounter you desire, diving, snorkeling, exploring in the jet

tender or simply just relaxing, it’s all delivered in style.

An onboard chef caters for all tastes and occasions with a fully licensed bar

supplying a fi ne selection of quality Australian wines.

ELITE LUXURY CRUISING

Enterprise Charters

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Orion Expedition Cruises invites you to discover parts of Australasia that

remain accessible only to a select band of travellers. No expense has been

spared when it comes to the quality of fittings and furnishings. The range and

calibre of onboard recreational facilities are nothing short of five-star.

Life onboard is relaxed and casually elegant with gourmet dinners and

pampering in the beauty salon just part of expedition cruising at its best.

Australia’s only luxury expedition cruise line has advanced design features,

which sets new standards in sustainable marine environmental practices.

With seventy-five crew and a maximum of just 106 passengers, Orion has

exceptional service with the highest staff-to-guest ratio of any ship based in

Australian waters.

A remote richness of colour and geography will overwhelm you as Orion

discovers Australia’s northwest Kimberley coastline between Darwin and

Broome. Zodiac safaris will explore remote gorges with towering sandstone

cliffs, spectacular waterfalls plunging from over 100 metres and ancient

cultural rock art. The pristine waters are home to a host of wildlife and you

will be amazed at the colours and drama of the native plants that are to be

found. The breathtaking beauty of this region is best accessed from sea.

Reminiscent of a mega-yacht, Orion is the perfect way to experience the

vastness of the Kimberley.

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Privacy, fl exibility, indulgence... What better way to explore Australia’s magnifi cent

shores than by private luxury yacht?

Whether you are planning a relaxing family vacation amid the turquoise wonderland

of the Great Barrier Reef, a vibrant social gathering on Sydney Harbour or an

adventure cruise along the rugged Kimberley coast, Australia’s most superlative

selection of luxury yachts await. With the services of an attentive, professional

crew and the freedom to anchor wherever, whenever the possibilities are endless!

The Tailor is able to secure the most perfect yacht for you, whatever the occasion,

whatever the destination.

One of the finest private super yachts available for charter in the Asia-Pacific

region, Delisle 111 is forty-three meters of pure indulgence. A spacious saloon on

the main deck (with separate formal dining area) provides sweeping views through

large panoramic windows. The sprawling aft deck flows down to a large swim

platform, which is the scene for an endless array of water sports activities enjoyed

by charter guests.

With state-of-the-art navigation instruments, advanced communication systems,

and the latest in audio-visual equipment Delisle 111’s high-powered performance

provides the discerning traveler with the ultimate in comfort and style, whilst

exploring the far-flung corners of the world.

AUSTRALIA’S FINEST SUPER YACHTS

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sydney darwin 3151 4.35

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melbourne broome 3107 4.35

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adelaide darwin 2620 3.35

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brisbane cairns 1390 2.25

brisbane hobart 1789 2.45

brisbane darwin 2849 4.05

perth broome 1677 2.5

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