Around Australia by Private Jet

As Your Tour Manager, Greg Fitzgerald Welcomes You On This Journey

This morning, we set off on our first private jet flight, departing Melbourne’s Essendon airport for King Island. While here, we explore Australia’s tallest lighthouse, at Cape Wickham, looking out to Bass Strait. We then enjoy the island’s fresh produce during lunch at Wild Harvest Restaurant. Our private jet then brings us to Kangaroo Island. While here, we stay two nights at stunning Southern Ocean Lodge. Acquaint yourself with the lodge’s breathtaking views and luxurious amenities, before savouring a delicious degustation with paired wines during our Welcome Dinner.

After a sound sleep induced by the crashing of waves, our group becomes two and we join the first of two half-day tours. 

Explore Cape du Couedic, whose red-domed lighthouse stands proud. Follow the boardwalk to Admiral’s Arch, a distinctive rock bridge formed over millennia by the battering of waves. From here, you may watch the local fur seal colony frolicking below. Nearby, you will find the Remarkable Rocks, giant boulders sculpted by 500 million years of rain, wind and waves. 

At Seal Bay, get up close to Australia’s third largest colony of sea lions, which further substantiates the island’s reputation as ‘Australia’s Galápagos’. Accompanied by a guide, walk among the colony, courtesy of a dedicated boardwalk, and learn about the marine mammals’ breeding cycle, as well as the ongoing research programs conducted here. 

Following lunch, our groups swap to enjoy their remaining half-day experience. You may prefer to remain at Southern Ocean Lodge to take advantage of its amenities and breathtaking clifftop setting. We reconvene for pre-dinner drinks and canapes. Then dine upon the freshest island produce and delectable desserts during a four-course affair at our lodge’s restaurant.

Today’s flight takes us deep into South Australia. Enjoy lunch on board our jet before arriving in the opal mining capital of the world, Coober Pedy. Take the afternoon at leisure in this remote frontier town, before toasting our glorious surroundings with a sunset drink at Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park. We’re then welcomed to the Desert Cave Hotel, where this evening’s dinner is served below ground.

This morning, we’re introduced to more of the town’s subterranean lifestyle during a visit to the Serbian Orthodox Church. The walls of this impressive underground building bear the likenesses of saints carved in stone. While its exquisitely excavated ceiling and stained-glass windows are breathtaking in their beauty. Then marvel at the town’s grassless golf course. Incredibly, it is the world’s only club which boasts reciprocal playing rights with the revered St Andrews in Scotland. Finally, we delve further into the fascinating history of Coober Pedy while exploring the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum. 

We fly west this afternoon, our sights set on Kalgoorlie. Enjoy lunch aboard our jet, before touching down to explore this quintessential outback town. A drive brings us to the Super Pit. From a lookout, the mine’s vast terraces dominate our field of vision. We spend tonight at The Plaza Hotel, enjoying dinner there or at a local restaurant.

Following breakfast at our hotel, we continue our explorations of Kalgoorlie. The gold mining town introduces us to some of its key sites, including Mt Charlotte, the Museum of the Goldfields, and Hannans North Tourist Mine, as well as the comparative oasis of Hammond Park. 

Our jet then delivers us to Busselton. Here we board the famous solar-powered train to traverse the world’s second-longest wooden pier. The promise of award-winning wine then draws us farther west to the famed Margaret River region. In Yallingup, we meet the winemaker of Aravina Estate. The winery’s WA Surf Gallery provides an idealistic setting in which to partake of a tasting and light lunch. This evening, we dine and rest at Cape Lodge, a luxurious retreat tucked away upon lush grounds. Take in idyllic lake views from the deck while enjoying pre-dinner drinks, followed by a four-course dinner.

Today, choose from the following Your World experiences, which provide a glimpse into distinct parts of the region:

— Go behind the scenes at Cape Mentelle Winery, savouring a wine tasting and lunch in the barrel room of this renowned producer. Afterwards, head to Vasse Virgin for an overview of their food and beauty products created from olives and native botanicals. 

— Set off on a 3.5 km guided walk along the stunning Cape to Cape track. Begin at Cape Naturaliste, heading south to admire Sugarloaf Rock. Brief discoveries of Wilyabrup, Yallingup and Dunsborough, as well as the coastal wonders of Canal Rocks, also follow. After another winery visit, we enjoy lunch at Leeuwin Estate, with a final stop at Vasse Virgin. 

You may prefer to remain at Cape Lodge, enjoying the tranquil setting and amenities of the property. This evening, we dine at the renowned winery, Vasse Felix.

Following breakfast this morning, Your World experiences are once again on offer:

— Should you not have done so yesterday, our Cape Mentelle Winery experience is available again today. 

— Venture south to see the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Visit the nearby coastal town of Augusta, where you will enjoy morning tea with river views. Stop in at Hamelin Bay Winery, before having lunch at the delightfully rustic Glenarty Road Farm Winery. Keep watch for stingrays at Hamelin Bay Beach before returning north. 

As always, you are also welcome to remain at Cape Lodge today. Following pre-dinner drinks along the deck this evening, our lodge’s chef hosts us for a delicious barbecue of local produce.

After transferring to Busselton’s airport, we meet back up with our private jet. Our captain flies us due north to Exmouth, along the gleaming Coral Coast. On arrival, we board a glass-bottom boat to discover an underwater world of tropical fish and coral along Ningaloo Reef. This evening, we make ourselves comfortable at Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, dining within its restaurant or at another local venue.