Join us on this incredible journey through the southern islands of Australia. The islands visited by private aircraft include Kangaroo Island, King Island, Tasmania and Flinders Island.

Highlights
• Sample the world acclaimed produce of King Island
• Walk among the seals at Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island
• Visit the world renowned Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park
• Explore the dramatic landscapes of Cradle Mountain National Park
• Cruise through Peppermint Bay
• Meet the families who’ve lived on Flinders Island for generations
• Visit Mole Creek Karst National Park in the Western Tiers
• View Australia’s newest and most contemprary art gallery - MONA
• Stay at some of Tasmania’s finest hotels, the Henry Jones Art Hotel and Freycinet Lodge

Itinerary:
Day 1: Sydney - Mildura
Meet your pilots and Journey Director for an island hopping feast aboard our exclusive aircraft. Land in Mildura and explore this delightful Riverina township. This evening enjoy dinner with a celebrity chef. Accommodation: Mildura Grand Hotel or similar

Day 2: Kangaroo Island
Cruise the mighty Murray River and enjoy the wonderful biodiversity of the region. Enjoy lunch today at the beautiful Trentham Estate Winery that is on the banks of the Murray River. Here we will have the chance to enjoy some of the fine wines of the region complemented by exquisite local produce. Re-board the private aircraft this afternoon to view the southern islands. Arrive at Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s largest nature reserves. Accommodation: Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat

Day 3: Kangaroo Island
Today is devoted to exploring the wonders of Kangaroo Island. At Kangaroo Island’s Seal Bay, enjoy uninterrupted viewing of endangered Australian sea lions at close range. There is also the chance to explore Flinders Chase National Park, which is registered as one of Australia’s most important sanctuaries for native animals. Accommodation: Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat

Day 4: King Island - Hobart
From wildlife to sumptuous produce, we now enjoy a scenic flight to the gourmet island of the Southern Straits. King Island is renowned for its excellent seafood and exquisite dairy produce. The visit includes a tour of the island. This afternoon the aircraft awaits for a brief flight to Australia’s largest island. Tasmania has a diverse landscape, from rugged wilderness to quaint historic townships. On arrival into Hobart transfer to your accommodation. Accommodation: Henry Jones Art Hotel or similar

Day 5: Peppermint Bay
This morning there is an opportunity to visit MONA - the newest and most contemporary gallery in Australia. This afternoon, board the Peppermint Bay II , where you will cruise the southern waterways and view majestic sea eagles and peregrine falcons, playful dolphins, and even seasonal migrating whales. Accommodation: Henry Jones Art Hotel or similar

Day 6: Hobart - Freycinet
Today we travel by road from Hobart to Freycinet via the Tasman peninsula. Upon arrival we have an afternoon tour of Bicheno, a pretty fishing town with a busy harbour. There are also some great beaches around the town and diving is also popular. Here we visit Nature world and hopefully a chance to have an up close experience with some Tasmanian Devils. Transfer late afternoon to the stunning Freycinet Lodge. Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge

Day 7: Wine Glass Bay
This morning take a cruise on Wineglass Bay. Relax on board and enjoy the spectacular surrounds of this remote and stunning part of Tasmania. Explore the rugged coastline with towering pink granite cliffs plunging into the Tasman Sea. There is an opportunity for you to walk on the beach at Wine Glass Bay, which is recognised as one of the top ten beaches in the world, or simply relax on board enjoying magnificent surroundings. This afternoon is yours to spend at leisure at the Lodge. Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge

Day 8: Freycinet - Cradle Mountain
This morning join a smaller aircraft for our flight to Launceston. Transfer by road to Mole Creek Karst National Park. The park is one of the most recent additions to Tasmania’s outstanding network of reserves and provides protection for one of the finest and most visited cave systems in the state. Underground streams have made caves with splendid calcite formations. The journey continues to Cradle Mountain. At the base of Cradle Mountain, in deep depressions cut by glacial action, lies Crater Lake, Dove Lake and Lake Lilla. Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, encompassing some 161,000 hectares, covers some of Tasmania’s highest country and is renowned for its magnificent alpine scenery. Transfer to the luxurious Cradle Mountain Lodge. Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Lodge or similar

Day 9: Cradle Mountain
Today is yours to spend at leisure. Explore this World Heritage area of rugged mountains, glacial lakes and wild alpine moorlands. Local guides are on hand to further the experience in this spectacular pristine wilderness. Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Lodge or similar

Day 10: Flinders Island - Sydney
This morning we re-board our aircraft for the short flight to remote Flinders Island with its wealth of natural beauty. Located in the waters of Bass Strait, off the north-eastern tip of Tasmania, Flinders is the largest island in the Furneaux Island Group. This is a group of more than 50 islands that are all that remain of the land bridge which once joined Tasmania to the Australian mainland. Time to tour the island and enjoy lunch before heading back to Sydney and ending an unforgettable journey.

2012 Departure Schedule

Tour Code (S)IS200

Departs: Sydney 28 April

Returns: Sydney 07 May

(S) Single travellers are not required to pay a single supplement on this journey. Single supplement cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer.

Please enquire about our Early Bird Fares - Save $750 per person if you book and pay in full by 15 November 2011. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other. The offer is based on per person twin share. Cannot be used in conjunction with Free Single Supplement

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