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After
watching endless miles of blue sea pass beneath
you, you will finally arrive in the land down
under. Don't unpack just yet - you'll still
need to make a couple more connections in order
to reach your ultimate destination, exotic Lizard
Island. Sitting at the northern tip of the Great
Barrier Reef, Lizard may be the perfect place
to relax and unwind. Upon arrival, you will
be shown to your luxurious bungalow, one of
only 40 at this exclusive private island resort.
 With
no TVs or phones, your only distraction will
be the living environment around you. And while
it's incredibly easy to simply do nothing (which
we do recommend), a number of wonderful diversions
are at your beck and call. For those with any
interest in the underwater world, it would practically
be a crime to leave without experiencing the
Great Barrier Reef. Diving, snorkeling and other
forms of water activity are readily available.
On land, you can take a hike through rolling
hills or settle down on one of the island's
24 secluded beaches. The chef will even send
you off with a gourmet picnic basket. Lizard
Island is all-inclusive so indulge!
 After
five days of soaking up the sun, sea, and sand,
you will head back to the mainland for another
rendezvous with nature, however, this time the
setting will be the spectacular Daintree Rainforest,
the oldest living rainforest on earth. Don't
think for a moment, though, that you're going
camping. Your base for exploring the area will
be the lovely Silky Oaks Lodge,  which
sits perched right on the edge of the Mossman
River. During the day, you can relax in the
hammock of your private treehouse, listening
to the sounds of the forest, or perhaps take
a guided hike with one of the in-house naturalists.
End the day with a visit to the Healing Waters
Spa, followed by fresh regional fare at the
lodge's highly-regarded Treehouse Restaurant.
After a few days, you may start to wonder how
the jungle can possibly be so comfortable?
Having
experienced the great outdoors, it's time to
head back to the city. In this case, one the
prettiest urban areas in the world - Sydney.
How you spend your time here is up to you.
The
focal point of the city and a good place to
start is Sydney's beautiful Harbor. From here,
you can stroll to the historical Rocks neighborhood,
head over to the Sydney Bridge for a climb (on
a tour, of course), or make your way to the
famous opera house. In addition, you'll find
more than enough parks, gardens, markets, museums,
shops, restaurants, bars, and neighborhoods
to keep you busy day and night. When you're
worn out and ready to rest, the luxurious and
refined Four Seasons Sydney stands waiting right
in the heart of the city.
You
will leave for home relaxed and refreshed, having
experienced a luxurious slice of this large
continent.
Who
will enjoy this trip:
Couples desiring a more diverse experience without
sacrificing luxury. Those who enjoy small, exclusive
accommodations. Couples who enjoy seclusion
in the great outdoors.
Who
should avoid this trip:
Couples who prefer a more social resort environment.
Those traveling during Australia's winter months
when the Great Barrier Reef region can be rainy.
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