How to Plan a Premium Multi-Destination Holiday Across the Vast Australian Continent
When Australia comes to mind (for non-Australians, that is), there are a few things that jump to the fore almost immediately: searing summer heat, kilometers of red dust, a plethora of flora and fauna that can be found nowhere else in the world, and a coastline overflowing with exquisite beauty and teeming with life. While all of these things are wonderful and magical and (and accurate!), there's something that may not come to mind immediately that Australia does incredibly well: luxury travel itineraries with multiple destinations.
As the only country that is a continent, Australia is home to a myriad of destinations that seem like a world apart, both physically and aesthetically, but are actually all possible to experience in one trip. Planning your premium, multi-destination holiday across the Australian continent is all about finding a balance of iconic experiences, the most comfortable and seamless logistics and enough time in each place to appreciate the unique character it has to share with visitors. Here's every tip you’ll need to do just that.
1. Be Strategic With Flights
Australia has made a lot of improvements to its private aviation industry and its airport and route structure. It's thanks to these improvements that more luxury travellers than ever move through and visit the country. We advise that you book private jet travel to get not only into the country but also from place to place on this multi-leg journey. Australia is surprisingly big, and you’ll save a lot of time (check-in, etc., as well as driving hours) if you are strategic with your jet rental rather than choosing to get yourself from destination to destination.
2. Decide on Your Luxury Style
Traveling through Australia offers several different styles of luxury:
- Coastal luxury and beaches: think white sands, clear blue waters and endless tanning opportunities.
- Food and wine experiences. Australian wineries offer a range of rich tastes and are among some of the best in the world, and the level of fine dining at luxury hotels and lodges and in major cities is to die for.
- Wildlife and nature. Australia has both of these in spades: from botanical gardens to rainforests and conservation experiences to swimming with dolphins.
- Outback adventures. This is the nitty-gritty of luxury adventure travel in Australia.
- Luxury rail journeys. Enjoy nostalgic, sophisticated surroundings and take in the ever-changing Australian views at the same time.
- Urban culture and fine dining. Spend your time in major cities for a taste of cosmopolitan life.
- Private island or reef escapes. Immerse yourself in island life and play Little Mermaid as you meet some of the most beautiful seals in the world.
A strong itinerary usually combines 2–4 of these themes rather than trying to see everything.
3. Choose A Region
While there's a lot to see and do in Australia, from end to end of the country, it would be a mistake to attempt to do it all in one visit. You’ll need to be strategic here again and select one region (or at the very most two neighbouring ones) for your multi-stop trip. These are the major luxury tourism regions and what they have to offer the discerning traveller:
East Coast
This is an ideal option for those who are visiting Australia for the first time.
- Sydney
- Blue Mountains
- Brisbane
- Great Barrier Reef
Luxury Nature And Wildlife Gold Standards
If you’re looking for the wow factor of dramatic scenery and a plethora of weird and wonderful animal life, this is for you. The lodges and service are premium all the way round.
- Tasmania
- Freycinet National Park
- Cradle Mountain
- Southern Australia
Cities, Wine, and Fine Dining
If you consider yourself a foodie and love the finer things in life, Australia’s main cities will not disappoint. You’ll be able to access a cross-section of Australian and international tastes, flawlessly paired with the perfect wines and chic locations.
- Melbourne
- Yarra Valley
- Adelaide
- Barossa Valley
Outback and Iconic Aussie Landscapes
This is for the adventurers out there and those looking to be swept away by the wild majesty of the Australian Outback.
4.Plan Time Wisely
Don’t make the mistake of booking too little time per destination! If you’re careful with the time that you have available, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in each Australian experience without feeling rushed. Here are some suggestions for the duration of each part of your trip.
- If you have 10 – 14 days, aim for 2 – 3 destinations
- If you have 15 – 21 days, aim for 3 – 5 destinations
- If you have 3 – 4 weeks, aim for 5 – 7 destinations
If you’re traveling at a premium level, spending at least three nights in each location will help you “gotta get done” feeling that these trips can develop.
5. Choose Signature Experiences
Like most places in the world, every Australian destination has a few “signature” experiences. While these could tend towards the overly touristy, if you come at them with luxury flair, they can be chic and exclusive instead!
- Sydney Harbour yacht charters in Sydney: the views you’ll see of the most iconic city in the country as the sun sinks below the horizon are unbeatable.
- Helicopter reef excursions over the Great Barrier Reef. A bird’s-eye view of the Barrier Reef is the best possible view you could treat yourself to.
- Private wine tastings in the Barossa Valley. Sip on some of the best wines in the country in tranquil, serene surroundings.
- The luxury lodge is near Uluru. Pampering, wildlife experiences, and heavenly meals? Sign us up!
- Gourmet experiences in Melbourne. This is the foodie capital of the country, so prepare your taste buds.
- Wildlife cruises in Tasmania. Be lulled by the soft sounds of water as you catch a glimpse of truly magical flora and fauna.
Australia Awaits
Your multi-stop Australian trip will have you living in the lap of luxury, but also, and most importantly, expose you to the very best of everything that Australia has to offer. Plan it well, and you’ll leave with a mind to start planning the next one.
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