Local Time
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true” attached=”true” column_padding=”” el_class=”pt80 pb80 v-align-children”][vc_column width=”1/2″ el_class=”pl5-p pr5-p mb-xs-32 pl-xs-5-p”][vc_column_text]Why You Should Go
[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”40″ align=”left” thin_single_color=”#28a69e” margin_top=”0″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1714496417607{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As the largest country in Oceania, Australia offers sweeping geographical contrasts ranging from rainforests to deserts to The Great Barrier Reef. Among our favorite private tour stopovers are picturesque Sydney with the nearby Blue Mountains and a memorable personal koala experience, ultra-luxurious Lizard Island in The Great Barrier Reef, and Kangaroo Island in the south (known as Australia’s Galapagos!). A stay at the Southern Ocean Lodge is the ideal way to experience the island’s striking ocean views and natural flora and fauna.*All of our comprehensive private tour itineraries are inclusive of all luxury accommodations, private guide/driver throughout, daily meals as specified, INTERNAL flights/rail /private transfers as needed, & all taxes/service fees.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ el_class=”p0 pl-xs-5-p pr-xs-5-p”][mk_image src=”http://kiplingandclark.com/wp-content/uploads/gettyimages-535455441.jpg” image_size=”full” title=”View of Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, and Ferry Terminus from Harbour Bridge”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_divider style=”thick_solid” margin_bottom=”78″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”pb64″][vc_column width=”2/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_column_text align=”center”]
Sample Itinerary
13 Days
[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”40″ thin_single_color=”#28a69e”][vc_column_text align=”center”]Each private luxury tour is custom to the wishes of each client. This itinerary is a sample. Partnering with our long-established relationship with United Airlines, our sister company, TRAVNET, may provide competitive Polaris/Business Class international airfare, along with mileage points conversion.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=”center” el_class=”pt24″][mk_font_icons icon=”mk-icon-file-pdf-o” color=”#28a69e” size=”small” padding_horizental=”4″ padding_vertical=”4″ align=”none” link=”URL”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” el_class=”pb40 p0″][vc_column][vc_tabs style=”simple” container_bg_color=”#ffffff”][vc_tab title=”1″ tab_id=”1504127361572-12-6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pl9-p pr5-p mb-xs-32 pl-xs-5-p” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”pl15-p pl-xs-5-p”]Day 1
Fly to Sydney
Through our sister company, premium air provider TRAVNET, we may assist with your international airfare, as well as with mileage points conversion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pr0″ width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”http://kiplingandclark.com/wp-content/uploads/gettyimages-1089756190.jpg” image_size=”full” title=”Koala mother with her baby” margin_bottom=”10″ el_class=”pt24 pr0″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”2″ tab_id=”1500567463082-1-45901-401e”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”pl9-p pr5-p mb-xs-32 pl-xs-5-p” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”pl15-p pl-xs-5-p”]
Day 2
Arrive Sydney
Upon arrival in Sydney, you will be privately transferred to the Park Hyatt Sydney.
Meals: Breakfast
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Day 3
Sydney Private Tour
You will start your morning climbing the famous Sydney Bridge (440 feet at its highest point!). Thereafter, you will take to Sydney’s old cobblestone streets and courtyards, visiting such places like Sydney’s Opera House and the historic Rock precinct featuring street markets, cafes, and art galleries! You may also opt to board a boat for a tour of Sydney’s harbor shoreline.
Meals: Breakfast
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Day 4
Koala Encounter + Blue Mountain Excursion
Your first stop this morning will be the Featherdale Wildlife Park where an animal handler allows guests to get up close and personal with koalas and other animals! You are allowed to touch and pet the koala’s lower body, and of course have a photo taken by the park’s photographer. This afternoon, you will continue on to the Blue Mountains, where you will witness the majesty of this unique environment encompassing steep waterfalls, dramatic cliff drops, and lush forests.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5
Fly Sydney/Cairns + Fly to Cairns/Lizard Island
Today you will fly from Syndey to Cairns and then onward to Lizard Island. Upon arrival, you will have the rest of the day to enjoy the amenities of the Lizard Island Resort.
Meals: Breakfast
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Days 6 – 7
Lizard Island
Over the following two days, enjoy all that Lizard Island Resort has to offer, including private beach picnics, access to explore local beaches, stand-up paddle boarding, clearview sea kayaking, and snorkling.
Meals: Breakfast
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Day 8
Fly Lizard Island/Cairns
Upon arrival in Cairns, you will be privately transferred to the Shangri-La Hotel Cairns. Lying at the center of a tropical paradise on the shores of Trinity Bay, Cairns is the gateway to some of Australia’s greatest natural attractions. Sitting offshore is the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Forest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9
Fly Cairns/Adelaide/Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
Major parts of the western end of Kangaroo Island suffered immensely from the January 2020 bushfires, resulting in the closure of a number of attractions and businesses in an around Flinders Chase National Park. However, the island has bounced back with a tremendous recovery! Due to its isolation as a result of the tragic bushfires, the island has a flourishing ecosystem of flora and fauna; the bush has a higher density, animals are multiplying, and nature has regenerated (with an exponential rise in native “Yakka” trees!).
Widely acclaimed as Australia’s Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is home to an abundance of native wildlife and spectacular natural attractions. With more than one-third of the island declared as Conservation or National Park, visitors readily come face-to-face with wedge-tailed eagles, playful dolphins (that you can swim with), wallabies, echidnas, goannas and more. Abundant wildlife multiplying as a result of the bushfires include kangaroos, possum-like dunnarts, black cockatoos, and the only disease-free colonies of koalas and Ligurian bees.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Days 10-11
Kangaroo Island
The island offers various activities for all including hikes, biking, and wildlife excursions. On the eastern side of the island, you can opt to visit Cape Willoughby Conservation Park, Penneshaw or Emu Bay (swimming with dolphins!), Seal Bay, and Kangaroo Wildlife Park among others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12
Fly Kingscote/Adelaide/Sydney
Upon arrival in Sydney, you will be met by our representative and assisted in checking in to the Pullman Sydney Airport Hotel for your overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
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Day 13
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Hotels
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We were saddened to hear that Southern Ocean Lodge was destroyed in the bushfires that spread with speed and ferocity across the western end of Kangaroo Island in January 2020. Luckily, this property re-opened on December 6, 2023! James and Hayley Baillie, proprietors of Southern Ocean Lodge took a leading role in both restoring the lodge and helping to rebuild the tourism industry on Kangaroo Island. Situated on the clifftops of Kangaroo Island, the completely rebuilt hotel boasts unfettered views of the Southern Ocean coastline with ample opportunities for viewing wildlife. The property is now surrounded by native Yakka trees, which (unbelievably) sprouted as a result of the bushfires.
With a focus on sustainability, the lodge was built with new hybrid solar and battery power, along with the ability to capture and store 1.5 million gallons of rain (which is then converted into potable water). In addition to re-building the property, Southern Ocean Lodge developed new walking trails to connect the property to outdoor experiences, including an eight-mile-long trail around the 500 million-year-old rock formations of Remarkable Rocks, and a 23-mile-long planned trail along the Dudley Peninsula. Abundant wildlife multiplying as a result of the bushfires include kangaroos, possum-like dunnarts, black cockatoos, and the only disease-free colonies of koalas and Ligurian bees.[/lity-lightbox][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”40″ thin_single_color=”#28a69e”][vc_column_text align=”center”]Southern Ocean Lodge[/vc_column_text][lity-lightbox link_type=”Text” content_type=”Text” trigger_text=”View More Info >>”]The cliffside 25-suite Southern Ocean Lodge property is located on Kangaroo Island, “Australia’s Galapagos.” Over 1,500 square miles of land is home to an array of wildlife like penguins, kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, and whales.
We were saddened to hear that Southern Ocean Lodge was destroyed in the bushfires that spread with speed and ferocity across the western end of Kangaroo Island in January 2020. Luckily, this property re-opened on December 6, 2023! James and Hayley Baillie, proprietors of Southern Ocean Lodge, rebuilt a near replica of its former self, aiding in the regeneration of this island’s flora and fauna. The property is now surrounded by native Yakka trees, which (unbelievably) sprouted as a result of the bushfires. With a focus on eco-friendliness and sustainability, the lodge was built with new hybrid solar and battery power, along with the ability to capture and store 1.5 million gallons of rain (which is then converted into potable water).
In addition to re-building the property, the Southern Ocean Lodge developed new walking trails to connect the property to outdoor experiences, including an eight-mile-long trail around the 500 million-year-old rock formations of Remarkable Rocks, and a 23-mile-long planned trail along the Dudley Peninsula. The island comprises abundant wildlife, including kangaroos, possum-like dunnarts, black cockatoos, and the only disease-free colonies of koalas and Ligurian bees.[/lity-lightbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][lity-lightbox content_type=”Text” image_thumbnail=”27096″]Located in Emu Bay, on the eastern coast of Kangaroo Island, Hamilton & Dune is a boutique, luxury property with only two houses (Hamilton House & Dune House). Holding up to 6 and 5 guests respectively, larger family groups can opt for booking both houses for an even more exclusive experience. There is a full-board option for dining as well as additional services available on request such as house massages or yoga sessions. During your stay here, you will have a personal concierge to arrange various excursions around the island. Hamilton House was completely renovated in 2018 and both houses are located just steps away from Emu Bay’s turquoise water and white sandy beach as well as private jetty and boat ramp. These eclectic beach house style properties, accompanied by a picturesque setting are ideal for a wonderful family experience on Kangaroo Island.[/lity-lightbox][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”40″ thin_single_color=”#28a69e”][vc_column_text align=”center”]Hamilton & Dune[/vc_column_text][lity-lightbox link_type=”Text” content_type=”Text” trigger_text=”View More Info >>”]
Located in Emu Bay, on the eastern coast of Kangaroo Island, Hamilton & Dune is a boutique, luxury property with only two houses (Hamilton House and Dune House). Holding up to 6 and 5 guests respectively, larger family groups can opt for booking both houses for an even more exclusive experience. There is a full-board option for dining as well as additional services available on request such as house massages or yoga sessions. During your stay here, you will have a personal concierge to arrange various excursions around the island. Hamilton House was completely renovated in 2018 and both houses are located just steps away from Emu Bay’s turquoise water, white sandy beach, jetty, and boat ramp. These eclectic beach house style properties, accompanied by a picturesque setting is ideal for a family trip to Kangaroo Island.[/lity-lightbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][lity-lightbox content_type=”Text” image_thumbnail=”22563″]
Pullman Sydney Airport Hotel is the newest 5-star hotel at Sydney Airport, including all the features you would expect from a Pullman branded hotel. This upscale hotel offers 229 luxurious rooms and suites with extensive meeting facilities. Each room features an open design, contemporary furnishing, double glazed windows and blackout curtains to ensure you are well rested.
[/lity-lightbox][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”40″ thin_single_color=”#28a69e”][vc_column_text align=”center”]Pullman Sydney Airport Hotel[/vc_column_text][lity-lightbox link_type=”Text” content_type=”Text” trigger_text=”View More Info >>”]

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Highs: High 70’s |
Lows: Mid 50’s |
Area |
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7.69 MILLION SQ KM |
2.97 MILLION SQ MILES |
Capital |
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Canberra |
Population |
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25.6 Million |
Language |
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English, Tamil |
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Australian Dollar |