Day 1: Fly Los Angeles to Melbourne on Virgin Australia
From the minute you arrive in Virgin Australia’s mood-lit International Economy cabin, their Cabin Crew will immediately make you feel welcome and right at home.  The ergonomically designed economy seats are the widest across the Pacific and you can feel the difference with the 3-3-3 seat plan.  Stretch out those weary pins with 32-inches of legroom and when you need to grab some shut-eye, you can lie back with a 6 inch recline and settle in with a comfort pack.  Once you experience Virgin Australia’s attentive in-flight service, gourmet meals, generous legroom, state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment, and unique mood lighting, we’re sure you’ll agree, they’ve put the style back into travel.   

Transfer by private vehicle from Hobart Airport to the Henry Jones.

Deluxe Spa Harbour View (including buffet breakfast)

The Henry Jones is Australia's first and only dedicated Art hotel. Standing on Hobart's waterfront where Europeans first stepped ashore over 200 years ago, a row of warehouses dating back to the 1820's have been transformed into a first class hotel showcasing the work of Tasmania's finest visual and performing artists.  You will be fascinated by the hotels unique combination of antique and the ultra modern, from the original staircase and restored machinery, to the magnificent all-glass atrium. Suites feature natural timber furnishings and a lavish king-size bed with exotic silk covers and ottomans, and an ensuite bathroom of stainless steel and glass.  All rooms overlook either the stunning glass atrium or the harbour. 
 

Transfer by private vehicle from Hobart to Saffire, in the Coles Bay area.  A stop will be made at MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) for up to two hours, en route to Saffire. 

The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) opened January 2011 and is an art museum located within the Moorilla Winery on the Berriedale Peninsula just outside Hobart. It is the largest privately funded museum in Australia, presenting antiquities, plus modern and contemporary art from David Walsh’s private collection. MONA aims to shock and offend, as well as challenge, inform and entertain. This freedom is arguably MONA's greatest virtue. In David's own estimation, his collecting is obsessive. At MONA, he has the luxury of creating his ideal amalgam of everything he enjoys most in other museums he has visited around the world: a cross section of art that is driven by polemics as much as aesthetics. 

Luxury Suite

Saffire is a luxury coastal sanctuary on Tasmania's East Coast, capturing the essence of this unique region and connecting with its environment to generate an authentic, enriching, rejuvenating and uplifting experience. Dedicated to providing quality, memorable service, unforgettable experiences, indulgent and self-selected dining options, inspiring accommodation spaces, and an overall sense of wellbeing and relaxation, Saffire will change the way you feel about taking time out, and about day-to-day living.

Included in your Saffire accommodation is a broad range of activities that will offer innovative options for all styles of travellers and moods. From adventure to romance, rejuvenation to exploration, our activities add greater depth and dimension to your stay.

Small Group Excursion 

Step aboard the Saffire vessel to enjoy a Schouten Island Experience - exclusive to guests of Saffire. Schouten Island's vast and abundant eco-system has played a part in early Aboriginal settlement, as well as farming, mining and fishing in the area. Now, it is part of the Freycinet National Park, a rarely explored, wild, unpredictable, delicate and unforgettable place both above and below the sea. Be engaged by close-up interactions with soaring sea birds, playful marine mammals and a diversity of life on Tasmania's temperate reefs. Behold the beauty of Freycinet Peninsula and discover Schouten Island on this memorable three-hour adventure. 

You will be met by your driver at Adelaide airport and transferred directly to the Barossa Valley region (approx 1.5hr drive). 

Vineyard Suite 

The Louise is a luxury vineyard retreat on a gentle hill, surrounded by acres of vines overlooking the world- renowned Barossa Valley.  With just fifteen suites, each with private terraces, soft contemporary furnishings and spacious ensuites, the romance of an idyllic vineyard hideaway is complete. Acclaimed on-site restaurant, Appellation, offers seasonal cuisine nightly for casually elegant dining. One hour from Adelaide, The Louise is one of Australia's premier vineyard retreats.       

Be a winemaker by day and a gourmand by night. In concert with a premium winery nearby, The Louise guests are welcomed into the winemaker's laboratory for a two-hour, hands-on tutorial on the art and science of blending grape varietals. Experiment with several trial blends of barrel sample shiraz, grenache and mourvedre before choosing a final blend that is bottled with your name and date. Appellation restaurant at The Louise has developed a memorable way to complete this experience. Allow the chefs to develop a custom crafted dish paired specifically to your wine, to be served as an additional course exclusively to your table at dinner that evening. 

You will be met by your driver and transferred directly to Adelaide Airport (approx 1.5hr drive).        

Regional Express Flight

Transfer from Kingscote Airport on Kangaroo Island to Southern Ocean Lodge. 

Flinders Suite 

As Australia's third largest island, Kangaroo Island is just 100 miles long by 35 miles wide. The Island boasts outstanding natural beauty and its relative isolation since European settlement has ensured an abundance of wildlife in a stunning and protected natural environment. Kangaroo Island has established itself as a premiere destination for nature lovers of all types. 

Your stay at Southern Ocean Lodge includes touring offered exclusively for guests of the lodge to share in small groups – with private touring available at additional cost. There are a number of scheduled options offered by the lodge on a daily basis, which are posted each day of your stay. 

Transfer from Southern Ocean Lodge to Kingscote Airport by shared deluxe coach with up to 10 people.  Please reconfirm your departure time with the Lodge during your stay. 

Regional Express Flight

Park Room

At the top end of Collins Street, directly opposite Melbourne's grandest cathedral and just a few steps from Parliament House, Park Hyatt Melbourne offers a premium location in one of the city's most treasured historic precincts. Combined with an array of exceptional services, from expert concierge assistance to advance business support, the hotel captures the style of Melbourne, reflecting the city's ambience in its fine furnishings and distinctive art works. 

Melbourne is Australia's second largest city (after Sydney), but second to none when it comes to fashion, festivals and sport. Set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay, the city itself is laid out in a large rectangle. She boasts a lively, cosmopolitan pulse, sitting on the northern banks of the Yarra River, about three miles from the bay. Visitors come for its shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Residents stay for its cultural diversity, passion for the arts and enviable sports calendar. Explore the famous laneways and arcades of the city, catch a tram to trendy Southgate, rub shoulders with locals at the Queen Victoria market or take in a show at the ornate Princess Theater. For a break from the hustle and bustle, cruise along the Yarra River or head out to one of the many beautiful beaches just outside of the city, or explore one of the premier wine regions in Australia, the Yarra Valley. 

Have you ever been to a city and wondered what all the fuss was about? Or wasted time trying to find that cool local café you were told of, then, ended up missing everything? Melbourne's arcades and laneways hide many of these answers. Join this indulgent morning walk through Melbourne's beautiful back streets, and become orientated in the life of the city that locals love.  Discover local designers and specialty retailers that often are only found in the city. Some of the quirkiest cafes, independent designers, street art, architecture, and historical tales are found in these walkways and  there is something for everyone, including locals and visitors alike. A 2-course lunch with wine to match is included in this fully-hosted, 4-hour excursion.

Renowned for its quality wines, specialty foods and breathtaking scenery, the Yarra Valley is the ideal place to enjoy a day away from the city. Departing Melbourne, it is about an hour's ride to Yering Station Vineyards, one of Australia's most spectacular winery set ups. Start the day with a lesson on how to swirl, sniff & slurp some of Yering Station's award-winning benchmark classic Australian wines before heading to Rochford's Wines, long the benchmark for style and class in the Yarra Valley. After time at the tasting table, we head in to lunch, taking in some magnificent vineyard views.  Next is Yering Farm. The old hay shed situated at the top of the hill, overlooking some stunning views, has been converted into a charming rustic Cellar Door, oozing with character. Finish the day at French Champagne company Moet & Chandon's Australian production house Domain Chandon with a glass of Australia's best bubbly, a tasty light platter and a view that will leave you in awe. 

 

Your driver will meet you near the front entrance of your hotel. Transfer by private vehicle from the city to Melbourne Airport.