Circular Quay

Days 1 - 4

Circular Quay lies on beautiful Sydney Harbour. With ferries, trains and buses arriving and departing the quay, this is the perfect place to begin adventures to world-famous attractions near the city. Visitors can enjoy water taxis, jet boats and harbour cruises, creating memorable photographic opportunities. One of the most popular things to do here is to spend a leisurely day strolling along the harbour foreshore to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the gorgeous Royal Botanic Garden. Among the many things to do, art lovers should head to the enthralling Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, on the western side of the quay. Some of Sydney's best restaurants are located here, too.

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Blinman

Days 4 - 7

Lying deep within the Flinders Ranges, Blinman is a popular South Australian destination found near the geographical centre of the country. A scenic Outback town consisting of less than 30 permanent residents, Blinman offers some great sights, wonderful opportunities for 4x4 driving tours (it used to host the Land Rover Jamboree) and excellent annual events. Don’t miss the Heritage Blinman Mine, where you can learn more about the region’s historic copper industry, before heading out to view the stunning geological sights of Brachina Gorge and Parachilna Gorge. Each October, the town hosts Cook Out Back, an outdoor cooking festival that attracts more than 500 visitors. Finally, Blinman Scenic Flights offers unforgettable airplane tours of the spectacular Flinders Ranges, as well as near-lying Cooper Creek and Lake Eyre.

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Kangaroo Island

Days 7 - 10

Kangaroo Island (“Ki” to the locals) is Australia’s third largest island and a well-known haven for wildlife enthusiasts seeking a retreat. The island lies around 112 km southwest of Adelaide and is almost two thirds protected by reserves and national parks. There are also many cafés and restaurants that serve fresh local fare. The island’s main focus is on eco-tourism and you’ll find flawless beaches along the coastline such as Vivonne Bay, which was crowned Australia’s best beach in 2003. Island Beach is another remote oasis, where kangaroos, seals, dolphins and various birds are found in abundance, while the west coast of Flinders Chase National Park is home to the iconic granite boulders known as Remarkable Rocks.

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Adelaide

Days 10 - 11

Once known as the ‘City of Churches’, today Adelaide is better recognised for its sophistication, charm and cosmopolitan feel. South Australia’s capital is a hub of festivals and art galleries; it enjoys a vibrant nightlife and live-music scene; plus there is plenty of shopping, including gorgeous opals, to be done; and gastronomic delights to be enjoyed. Pop into the Art Gallery of South Australia to view indigenous art, or the South Australian Museum devoted to natural history; take an amble in the Adelaide Botanic Garden; or if you’re up for a hike, find out about the trails on the Mount Lofty Ranges.

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Lizard Island

Days 11 - 15

Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, Lizard Island offers visitors barefoot luxury at its best. The island features crystal-clear turquoise waters lapping more than twenty white-sand beaches that meet a beautiful forested interior. Visitors can look forward to spending a day boating, frolicking in the gentle waves and snorkeling through the underwater wonderland that is the Great Barrier Reef. Spot turtles and shoals of multicoloured fish, enjoy a network of easy hiking trails, sample the island’s world-class cuisine, or treat yourself to a relaxing beachside massage. Other popular activities include stand up paddleboarding, fishing, and picnicking.

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