Australia Travel FAQs

We’ve personally explored the different corners of this incredible continent and can agree these five destinations never fail to amaze our luxury travelers. Each offers that perfect Australian blend of jaw-dropping landscapes and authentic experiences you can't find anywhere else in the world.

• Sydney, NSW: Home to 16 million visitors yearly who come for the iconic Opera House and sun-soaked Bondi Beach but we'll show you the harborside spots only locals know about and enjoy.

• Great Barrier Reef, QLD: Stretching over 1,400 miles, this living wonder houses 1,500 fish species. We've spent years finding the perfect patches of reef that showcase the beauty, prestige, and charm of the natural world.

• Uluru-Kata Tjuta, NT: This sacred 1,140-foot monolith glows crimson at sunset. Our private guides bring the ancient Indigenous stories to life in ways public tours can’t match.

• Melbourne, VIC: Consistently ranked among the world's most livable cities, with hidden laneways and cultural precincts we've been exploring for years.

• The Whitsundays, QLD: We've sailed through these 74 islands countless times, finding pristine beaches where your footprints will be the only ones in the sand.

After arranging thousands of Australian experiences for our travelers, these five activities consistently deliver those "best day of my life" moments. The secret is knowing exactly when, where, and how to experience them—expertise we've developed over countless visits.

• Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef: 85% of visitors call this unmissable, but we can take you to reef locations with unfathomable visibility and uncrowded moorings.

• Hike in Blue Mountains NP: Just 60 miles from Sydney yet a world away. We know the trails where you'll see the iconic Three Sisters formation and feel like there is no one else nearby.

• Indigenous Cultural Tours: The stories of 60,000+ years of history come alive when shared by our handpicked Aboriginal guides who've become personal friends over years of collaboration.

• Explore Barossa Valley, SA: With 150+ wineries producing world-class vintages, we've cultivated relationships with winemakers who open their private cellars and offer unique picnics just for you.

• Road Trip the Great Ocean Road: This 150-mile coastal drive deserves three full days. We've found the perfect lookouts, the quiet towns, and best vistas for an authentic experience.

After experiencing the varying Australian season, we know that timing is everything. Your perfect window depends entirely on what you want to experience. Having planned trips year-round, we know exactly how to maximize the magic while minimizing crowds and weather disruptions.

• Peak Season (Dec–Feb): Summer brings 80°F days perfect for Sydney beaches, but expect 30% higher prices and bustling crowds. We know the secluded spots where you'll feel like you have Australia to yourself.

• Shoulder Seasons (Mar–May, Sep–Nov): Our personal favorite times have mild 70°F days, 20% fewer tourists, and spectacular wildflower displays across Western Australia in September.

• Winter (Jun–Aug): The secret season in northern Australia with perfect 77°F days. You can spend July watching humpbacks breach in Hervey Bay's calm waters.

• Consider: The tropical north gets drenched January–February during monsoon season, while rural Victoria and New South Wales face heightened bushfire risks November–March.

After decades of exploration, these five places hold special places in our hearts. They deliver the authentic luxury of exclusivity, equally magnificent landscapes with a fraction of the visitors. These are the destinations we recommend when friends ask where to go in Australia.

• Tasmania's Wilderness: Half the state remains protected wilderness. You can hike Cradle Mountain countless times and still discover new wonders with just 300,000 yearly visitors compared to Uluru's millions.

• Kangaroo Island, SA: Watching the wildlife recovery since the 2020 bushfires has been remarkable. You will learn exactly where to spot sea lions, koalas, and echidnas with minimal disruption from others.

• Ningaloo Reef, WA: Swimming alongside 40-foot whale sharks between March and August is life-changing. With just 30,000 annual visitors (versus millions at the Great Barrier Reef), it's Australia's best-kept marine secret.

• The Kimberley, WA: This remote region is twice the size of Victoria yet sees just 50,000 visitors yearly. We've spent weeks exploring its ancient gorges and the beehive-shaped Bungle Bungles.

• Lord Howe Island, NSW: Limited to 400 visitors at once, this island paradise sits 450 miles offshore with 75% endemic species.