Highlights of Australia

Taste the best of Melbourne on a food walk covering both famous gastronomic hubs and gems hidden behind doors or in laneways. Meet your guide at Bourke St Mall and stroll along the bustling Degrave Street and Hardware Lane snacking al fresco at some of the cafes. Visit eateries in malls such as Block Arcade and Royal Arcade. Sample the city’s world famous coffee, Chinese dumplings, indulgent pastries and other sweet treats, which you might miss if not for the insider recommendations from your guide! Drop into several restaurants, street food stalls and hole-in-the-wall cafes. End your walk with a drink in a rooftop bar frequented by the local people. Along with the culinary experience, this walk through historic arcades, Victorian architecture, street art, and lively markets will give you a cultural flavor of the city as well. (Half Day; Shared Activity; Please note that the meeting point for departure is the steps of GPO Building Bourke St Mall.)

Get acquainted with the region’s wildlife, food, and wines in this fascinating guided exploration. Meet up with your guide and enjoy a basic introduction to the day’s adventure. Settle into the cool comfort of an air conditioned 4WD vehicle as you embark on the journey to Cygnet River Valley. Explore a red gum forest and scan the treetops for glimpses of adorable koalas napping in the foliage. Drive past scenic farms as you head to Lathami Conservation Park on the North Coast. Stroll across the park to get up close with kangaroos, Tammar wallabies, and endangered glossy black cockatoos. Head to a private bush location for lunch where you will feast on fresh salads, delicious seafood, and excellent local wines. After lunch, make your way to Seal Bay Conservation Park, home to colonies of Australian sea lions. Accompany your guide on to the picturesque beach where you can watch seal pups frolic in the surf and cuddle up with their mother. See the old bull seals with scars from territorial fights and learn interesting facts about their breeding process. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring seasonal attractions of the region. (Full Day; Shared Activity & Transfers; Morning Tea, Lunch With Beverages Included; Fitness Level: Easy).

Unravel the mysteries of an ancient culture with an aboriginal guide and interpreter on this fascinating tour. Understand how the indigenous people of the region have managed to live in this inhospitable environment over generations. Stop by sacred sites around Uluru or Ayers Rock and watch your expert guide interpret the rock art for you. Explore the cave where the Mala people set up home when they first arrived at Uluru and wander around the kitchen where they prepared their meals. Join the local aboriginal artists and have fun mastering the techniques of dot painting. Learn all about the various symbols and styles used to create exquisite pieces of art that tell a story of their own to create a masterpiece as a souvenir of your unique experience! (Duration: Half Day; Shared Activity & Transfers; Group Size: Small, 1-16 guests; Fitness Level: Easy.)

Explore the 160 million-year-old habitat of Daintree Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in Queensland. Set off on rainforest walks to witness an ancient and wondrous ecosystem that spans coastal lowlands from the Daintree to Bloomfield Rivers, sandy beaches, a reef and mountains till Cape Tribulation. Learn from your experienced, local guide all about the indigenous flora and fauna – indeed you may even spot crocodiles basking in the sun or a cassowary pecking at the ground! Take in panoramic views of the spectacular verdant landscape from the Alexandra Lookout and get to know the organic culture of the Kuku Yalanji people, the natural custodians of the rainforest. Take a break with exotic ice creams made of fresh tropical fruits and as the tour comes to a close, look back in wonder at the natural wealth of the oldest living rainforest in the world. (Full Day; Private Activity & Transfer).