Your driver will meet you after you have collected your luggage and cleared Customs & Immigration.  You will be transferred by private vehicle from Melbourne Airport to the city. 

Park Room - Double 

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. Bordered by century-old elm trees and the botanical expanse of Fitzroy Gardens, Park Hyatt Melbourne provides a serene, leafy sanctuary close to the bustling business district just a short walk away. One of only 14 Park Hyatts worldwide, Park Hyatt Melbourne is designed to ensure that guests experience sophistication, elegance and the intimate, club-like atmosphere inspired by smaller hotels. 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 is 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. 

Departing the city, travel just 45 minutes west to the bushland of You Yangs Park, home to a large and healthy population of wild Koalas. Take an easy walk through the gum trees, searching for koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and birds in their natural setting. Your Nature Guide will point out plants and features of interest, explain some of the history of the area and, where possible, introduce you to known, named koalas that are part of a research project. 

The area you walk through is also of great significance to the local Aboriginal People of the Wathaurong Tribe. Many signs of their occupation still remain and though you will not be meeting any Aboriginal People on this tour, you act with the knowledge, consent and support of the Wathaurong Community. Then visit the Serendip Open Range Sanctuary where you are immediately amongst wild kangaroos and native birds. A picnic lunch is served in an open-air setting and includes delicious Australian 'Billy tea'.  Walk through the gum trees, across grasslands and sometimes over a dry lake bed in search of wild mobs of kangaroos, also look out for curious Emus and take a short walk to a billabong, home to large populations of waterbirds. 

Day 5:  Private Lanes & Arcades Tour
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, there is something for everyone, locals and visitors alike. A 2-course lunch with wine to match is included in this fully-hosted, 4-hour excursion.

 

 

You will be transferred by private vehicle from the city to Melbourne Airport. 

Virgin Australia domestic flight

Leaving the airport, head towards the lower Blue Mountains to the township of Katoomba, with time to view the famous Three Sisters Rock formation. Your driver/guide will speak of Aboriginal dreamtime and interpret their amazing culture. Enjoy stunning views as your guide accesses remote sightseeing locations so that you may enjoy the best that this World Heritage listed vista has to offer. Continue the journey to Mt Victoria and the quaint township of Lithgow, heading east to enter the Wolgan Valley. Marvel at the rugged geography of this unique landscape as we arrive for your Wolgan Valley experience.

 

Heritage Suite - Double Accommodation

The Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is located at the southern end of the spectacular valley, at the foot of Mount Wolgan and Donkey Mountain. Set in Australia's Great Dividing Range with unbeatable views of the mystical Blue Mountains, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa promises guests a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the wilderness.  

The Blue Mountains Experience includes accommodation, gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, non-alcoholic beverages, a selected range of regional wines and beer with meals, and two on-site nature based activities per person per day, offered by the resort. 

 

The resort's engaging Field Guides are able to offer inspiring suggestions in which to see Wolgan Valley and the surrounding Blue Mountains region. Choose from hiking nature trails, exploring the countryside on horseback, touring by four-wheel drive, mountain biking through forests, or star gazing in the dead of night. These are just some of the many adventures awaiting those with a love for Australia's great outdoors. 

Depart the Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa for your transfer back to Sydney. Leaving the rugged landscape behind, head via the impressive views of Mount Tomah into Mt Victoria and Lithgow. Pass by quaint old villages and apple orchards, connecting with the picturesque Bells Line Road heading into Sydney.

 

Harbour View Premier Room - Double

The spectacular Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is just a stroll away from the harbour and the Opera House, and lies in the centre of Sydney's business district.  The hotel is well known for its impeccable service, comfortable rooms, and impressive views of the city and the harbour.  The dining room at the Four Seasons is always filled with interesting people and the bar can be a great place to mingle with the Aussies. The hotel offers 531 rooms & suites, elegantly decorated in a luxurious contemporary style. The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney - simply the best!

 

Located on the 14th to 32nd floors, the studio-style Premier Harbour View Rooms feature a spacious open plan with panoramic windows overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Sydney  Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. From their corner positions, these guest rooms offer superior comfort. Each room features a 42-inch LCD screen television and wireless internet access.

The Bridge Climb is a 3.5 hour guided journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It takes you along the outer arch of the Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 400 feet above Sydney Harbour. In Climb groups of up to 14 people, you'll be led by one of Bridge Climb's professional Climb Leaders on an adventure of the world's most recognizable Bridge. The steady incline to the summit leaves you free to focus your attention on your Sydney experience, with opportunities to witness 360 degree views of Sydney, including east to the Sydney Opera House, west to the Blue Mountains and the Harbour city surrounds. When you reach the top you will have a sense of achievement that you will remember forever - you've conquered an Australian icon recognized the world over! 

You will be collected late morning from your hotel to see the highlights of downtown Sydney before venturing into some of the exclusive harbourside residential areas where we stop for a 2-course lunch. From lunch we continue our sightseeing including the famous areas of Bondi Beach and Paddington before returning to the city. This is a very special small-group tour designed to give you a feel for this great city by showing you more than just the normal must-see 'tourist sites'. Because we only use small luxury mini-vans, we will get behind the scenes to some fascinating city and suburban areas. Your driver is a very experienced private guide able to answer questions and discuss things of interest, with the knowledge and flexibility to cater for most interests. 

 

You will be transferred by private vehicle from your city accommodation to Sydney Airport.