Australia Private Tour

Though we have been big fans of the Four Seasons Sydney in the past, we freely admit the contemporarily designed 155-room, 5-Star Park Hyatt is our new favorite luxury property in Sydney. Set on the edge of Sydney Harbor, the hotel offers striking views facing the Sydney Opera House. Although most of the property’s rooms include private balconies with Opera views, please note that “standard” rooms do not offer this perk. Among the amenities here are 24-hour butler service, a very nice full-service spa, and a fitness center. We particularly like the hotel’s picturesque rooftop heated pool/sundeck – among the most amazing views in Sydney!

Though we have been big fans of the Four Seasons Sydney in the past, we freely admit the contemporarily designed 155-room, 5-Star Park Hyatt is our new favorite luxury property in Sydney. Set on the edge of Sydney Harbor, the hotel offers striking views facing the Sydney Opera House. Although most of the property’s rooms include private balconies with Opera views, please note that “standard” rooms do not offer this perk. Among the amenities here are 24-hour butler service, a very nice full-service spa, and a fitness center. We particularly like the hotel’s picturesque rooftop heated pool/sundeck – among the most amazing views in Sydney!

Set on its own 2500 acre island (accessible only by private plane), there are several nice accommodations to choose from here.  Lizard Island has 24 private beaches! The many high-touch amenities and activities here include a freshwater pool, tennis courts, gym, spa, a saltwater restaurant (mixed Asian and Mediterranean), snorkeling, and scuba on the island!

Set on its own 2500 acre island (accessible only by private plane), there are several nice accommodations to choose from here. Lizard Island has 24 private beaches! The many high-touch amenities and activities here include a freshwater pool, tennis courts, gym, spa, a saltwater restaurant (mixed Asian and Mediterranean), snorkeling, and scuba on the island!

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 is currently being re-built, and is looking to open towards the end of this year! James and Hayley Baillie, proprietors of Southern Ocean Lodge, have made steady and amazing progress: the lodge site has been cleared, vegetation and wildlife beginning to regenerate, and foundations have been laid. The Baillies are working with architect Max Pritchard to rebuild the lodge maintaining many aspects of its original design and adding elements to enhance the guest experience.

Standing throughout the fires and currently available for guests, however, are One KI and Sea Dragon Lodge Villas! The exclusive five-suite One KI is quickly emerging as one of Kangaroo Island’s top beachfront properties, offering eco-friendly accommodations, wildlife and sea excursions, and daily three-course meals made from locally-sourced ingredients. Featuring less than 20 total rooms and villas, the Sea Dragon Lodge Villas are also perfect for a more private experience, being the only boutique hotel in all of Kangaroo Island. Covering over 250 acres, the property is a designated area of heritage protection for flora and fauna; here, you’ll have the best chance of seeing kangaroos, wallabies, possums, echidnas, goannas and a variety of native birds including the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo.

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 is currently being re-built, and is looking to open towards the end of this year! James and Hayley Baillie, proprietors of Southern Ocean Lodge, have made steady and amazing progress: the lodge site has been cleared, vegetation and wildlife beginning to regenerate, and foundations have been laid. The Baillie’s are working with architect Max Pritchard to rebuild the lodge maintaining many aspects of its original design and adding elements to enhance the guest experience.

Standing throughout the fires and currently available for guests, however, are One KI and Sea Dragon Lodge Villas! The exclusive five-suite One KI is quickly emerging as one of Kangaroo Island’s top beachfront properties, offering eco-friendly accommodations, wildlife and sea excursions, and daily three-course meals made from locally-sourced ingredients. Featuring less than 20 total rooms and villas, the Sea Dragon Lodge Villas are also perfect for a more private experience, being the only boutique hotel in all of Kangaroo Island. Covering over 250 acres, the property is a designated area of heritage protection for flora and fauna; here, you’ll have the best chance of seeing kangaroos, wallabies, possums, echidnas, goannas and a variety of native birds including the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo.