Iconic Australia – Sea, City and Culture

Sydney

Explore the Pacific’s largest metropolis in Sydney. Discover its diverse cultural lifestyles, taste your way through the dynamic food scene, tread on its iconic white-sand beaches, and explore the icons of the region including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Kangaroo Island

Dive into South Australia’s iconic island, Kangaroo Island. Be guided through its most striking landscapes, learn about the Island’s unique flora, get up close and personal with a range of iconic wildlife, and discover the stories and characters who call the Island home.

Red Centre

Uluru-Kata Tjuta is a sacred, living cultural landscape. Discover rich ongoing Anangu traditions, admire the remarkable monoliths the national park is named for, keep an eye for diverse yet elusive flora and fauna, and unwind in five-star comfort in the middle of Australia’s Red Centre.

Top End

The Top End is ripe with adventure. Explore the mysteries hidden within its sprawling vistas, jump feet-first into cattle station life, get your heart pumping with adventurous outdoor activities, and keep your eyes peeled for a dynamic range of exotic wildlife and birdlife.

Kimberley Yacht Cruise

Be enveloped in the ancient, complex, and expansive Kimberley from the comfort of a private yacht. Discover the rich Aboriginal Culture threaded throughout the region’s geography, walk through incredible gorges with interpretive hosting, plunge into hidden waterfalls, and breathe in the air of one of Australia’s most rugged and isolated landscapes.

Daintree and Tropical North Queensland

Immerse yourself in the lush, jewelled tones of a primordial rainforest that meets the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest to see its unique wildlife to discover first-hand insights into the Culture and history of the Kuka Yalanji people. Venture further north via helicopter to see one of the world’s most significant bodies of rock art that contains large dramatic bodies of rock paintings dated between 15-30,000 years old. Immerse yourself in the pristine tranquillity of a private island stay in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. A haven of white sand beaches, hidden coves and untouched wilds, Lizard Island is home to more than 1000 hectares of national park rife for exploration.

Leaders in Luxury

Founded on excellence and authenticity, The Tailor has created innovative and hand-crafted luxury travel experiences for guests since 1998. Recognised as pioneers in our field, we are continually seeking new ways to push the boundaries of luxury travel.

 

Fully Tailored

Fully-tailored journeys with five-star standard are the core of what we offer. Our experienced Travel Designers customise every single component of your journey and take note of all details that will make your journey exceptional for you.

 

Absolute Peace of Mind

Our team’s expertise ensures the full magic carpet ride. Sit back and relax as your journey is completely looked after by your on-call dedicated Travel Designer, who will provide up-to-date travel awareness, assist whenever needed, and ensure you’re travelling in safety and style every step of the way.

 

Authentic and Responsible Travel Experiences

We have strong connections with an enormous network of the industry’s finest magic-makers who provide guests insightful insider access. Connecting you with real experiences and real people, your journey will immerse you into authentic culture, locations, and lifestyles of each region.

 

Exclusive Tailor VIP Access

Our leading position in the Australian luxury travel industry and commitment to innovation allows guests travelling under our name to receive the VIP treatment every time, connecting you to the best guides, additional amenities, and outstanding private experiences away from other guests. We lead the way in discovering and developing proprietary travel experiences, many of which are only accessible through us.

 

Award-Winning Australian Luxury

We are a multi-award-winning company with many accolades from respected providers across the globe. We have received awards from Condé Nast, Serandipians, Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, and more.

Capella Sydney

Situated in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant CBD, Capella Sydney is a luxurious oasis seamlessly blending heritage charm with contemporary elegance. Housed in a meticulously restored 1930s heritage-listed building, this sophisticated hotel offers 192 meticulously designed guestrooms and suites. Capella also boasts a lavish wellness centre featuring an art gallery, a 20-meter indoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a tranquil yoga platform.

Southern Ocean Lodge

This world-renowned Kangaroo Island Luxury Lodge sets the scene for a new era of luxury along the beautifully wild Kangaroo Island coast. Championing local produce and beverages with a sustainable approach, Southern Ocean Lodge is an iconic Australian five-star lodge experience in a world-renowned island wilderness that cannot be missed.

Sequoia Lodge

An elegant sanctuary poised above the prolific Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens and Piccadilly Valley in South Australia. Open-plan suites meet five-star amenities in the form of curated on-site activities including a day spa, infinity pool, communal lounge with sundeck and multiple fireplaces, tennis court, nearby walking trails into the Adelaide Hills, and exceptional dining options celebrating local produce.

Longitude 131°

Rising out of the rust-red dunes of Central Australia, Longitude 131° overlooks one of Australia’s best-known natural icons, Uluru, and is arguably one of the best luxury wilderness camps in the world. The welcome open spaces of the central Dune House include the restaurant with ever-changing views of the mysterious monolith Uluru as a backdrop for every meal, as well as lounging areas in contemporary camping style, ideal for relaxing with a refreshing drink and exchanging stories of the day’s outback adventures.

Finniss River Lodge

This exciting and intimate experiential luxury lodge built alongside the vast coastal floodplains of the Top End offers guests an incredible array of personalised activities that highlight the uniqueness of the land. Specialist-trained and highly knowledgeable guides take guests on tours discovering the authentic day-to-day running of a cattle station, as well as the abundance of surrounding floodplains, paperbark forests and giant termite mounds.

Akiko Private Yacht

A beautifully built custom explorer yacht offering the opportunity for adventure-seeker to experience Australia’s ruggedly enchanting natural wilderness, the Kimberley from the comfort of your own private vessel. AKIKO comes equipped with exceptional expedition capabilities to navigate the thrilling waterways and reefs of the region and an experienced crew on hand to pass on expert destination knowledge to charter guests. Five luxurious cabins fitted out with top notch amenities such as ensuite and ocean views make this the perfect floating home for up to 12 guests.

Silky Oaks Lodge

Found within the heart of the world’s oldest rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge delivers a five-star luxury lodge experience in Tropical North Queensland. This premium escape is perfectly positioned within the natural attractions of the primordial Daintree Rainforest and the sparkling Great Barrier Reef. Forty luxury treehouse-style suites are styled with contemporary furnishing overlooking the Mossman River or lush rainforest to evoke a true sense of place and soften the boundary between the in-and outdoors.

The House, Lizard Island

A world-class reef house perfectly positioned on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef. A sanctuary entrenched in the natural world, The House embodies all things authentically Australian, with award-winning design, panoramic views of the Coral Sea, exceptional food, and intuitive and impeccable service. The ultimate in barefoot luxury. Interwoven with exceptional food and wine offerings, experiences totally unique to an inimitable pocket of nature, and on-call servicing by a private chef, sommelier, and expert host, The House at Lizard Island offers complete seclusion and privacy, making it perfect for multi-generational travellers or special occasions that call for a truly memorable getaway.

• 3 nights at Capella Sydney in 3 x Skyline Suites, including daily breakfast, full day Private VIP Art Tour with lunch, Private Hike and Lunch with afternoon Harbour cruise, Adventure Day in the Blue Mountains with James Castrission including lunch, and return private transfers between Sydney airport and accommodation.
• 3 nights at Southern Ocean Lodge in the Ocean Pavilion, including all meals, selected beverages, Signature experiences and a full day of private touring including morning tea and lunch with selected beverages and shared airport transfers between Kingscote airport and accommodation.
• 3 nights at Sequoia in the Adelaide Hills in 3 x Sequoia Suites, including breakfast and Half Day R. M. Williams Tour, a full day of private Barossa Valley touring and a full day VIP Museum tour with The Tailor Touring Co. including lunch both days, and return private transfers between Adelaide airport and accommodation.
• 2 nights at Longitude 131 at Ayers Rock in the Dune Pavilion and 1 x Luxury tent, including all meals and a program of small group shared touring and return shared airport transfers.
• 3 nights at Finniss River Lodge in 3 x Lodge Suites, including all meals, an airboat ride through the floodplain, small group morning and afternoon shared touring and a private full day tour to Mount Borradaile including lunch and return charter flights.
• 7-night private charter of the Kimberley coast from Broome to Wyndham on board “Akiko”, including all chef-prepared meals, select beverages and activities per a customised itinerary.
• 2 nights at Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Pavilion and 1 x Billabong Suite, including daily breakfast and dinner, 2hr private tour of Botanical Ark, 1 day of private Daintree Rainforest touring including Indigenous guide, and private arrival transfer from Cairns to Silky Oaks (note – departure transfer for luggage may need to be added).
• 4 nights at Lizard Island in “The House”, including all chef-prepared meals and selected snacks, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, selected alcoholic beverages, on-site selected activities, private full day Great Barrier Reef vessel charter for diving and/or snorkelling, private tour of the Research Station.
• Private heli or fixed wing charter flights from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide, Darwin to Finniss River Lodge, Finniss River Lodge to Broome, Broome to Horizontal Falls, Kununurra to Darwin, Silky Oaks to Lizard Island (with tour of UNESCO listed Quinkan rock art en route), Lizard Island to Cairns.
• 24-hour access to The Tailor support staff while travelling in Australia.

This itinerary is fully customised to suit your preferred dates of travel, interests, and requirements. Portions of the trip can be omitted depending on intended length of stay.

As an indication, current prices start from approximately AUD116,165 per person in twin share accommodation based on the full itinerary of 28 days.

A personalised cost will be prepared dependent on availability at the time of booking and preferred dates of travel. Blackout dates and seasonal surcharges may apply and costs are subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

Please consult your Travel Designer to check full terms and conditions and availability.