Explore Queensland - Your Ticket to Paradise

12 Days, 9 Nights

Your Ticket to Paradise starts in Brisbane with a three-night stay at the centrally located Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane. Located in a beautiful heritage-listed building featuring contemporary accommodations, a gym, pool, restaurant, and bar. The building has a wonderful and rich history, initially built to accommodate the Queensland Government Savings Bank, and opened in 1922. It was considered exceptional from its infancy, particularly the ground floor banking chamber with its immense size, ionic columns, ornate ceiling, detailed cornices, and marble finishes – all which architects have worked hard to restore.

Enjoy a private city tour where you can savor some of Brisbane’s food and wine offerings. Enjoy drinks at the Southside Kiki Kiosk Bar before heading for a five-course banquet lunch. Enjoy wine tasting at the City Winery and a choice between either a brewery or distillery experience.

Pack your swimwear for a day out of the city. Transfer by coach to Rivergate Marina where you will set sail to Moreton Island, a world-renowned destination for encountering dolphins, dugong, and turtles. Located just 75 minutes from Brisbane, enjoy an eco-cruise, tropical buffet lunch, island beach time and guided snorkel tour at the famous Tangalooma Wrecks.

Collect your rental vehicle and had of Brisbane and up the Great Dividing Range to Spicers Peak Lodge. Poised majestically atop a soaring mountain of the imposing Great Dividing Range, Spicers Peak Lodge is surrounded by untouched rainforest, the world heritage listed Main Range National Park and the dramatic volcanic scenery of the fertile Scenic Rim. With its rarefied position, a distinct sense of solitude and stillness fills the air, whilst the enticingly remote location gives promise to endless adventures.
In The Peak restaurant, a captivating story unfolds daily, celebrating the very best of Australian cuisine and ingredients. With a nod to the narrative of the great Australian battler, and a modern twist applied for intrigue, diners will often find dishes such as Kangaroo Island marron, Abrolhos Island scallops, Red Gum lamb rack and native pepper and white chocolate ganash on the menu.

This inimitable retreat is Australia’s highest non-alpine mountain lodge, and here, every experience is elevated. Myriad adventures await in the sky or on the land. For the active, there’s helicopter scenic flights, nature hikes, 4WD discovery tours and mountain biking. For those wishing for a gentler pace, there’s sunset picnics, star gazing, a guest library, pool table and tennis court. The peerless infinity pool – with yawning views of the mountains – is a temptation impossible to resist for most, as are the indulgent and restorative powers of the Spa Anise Day Spa.

Return to your rental vehicle to Brisbane Airport prior your flight to Hamilton Island (not included) and your connecting helicopter flight to Long Island and Elysian for a three-night stay. The most secluded retreat in the Whitsundays, Elysian is the first 100% solar powered resort on the Great Barrier Reef.

Nestled into a private cove with a rocky beach, surrounded by national park rainforest and the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, Elysian is a blissful escape from the hustle and bustle of every-day life where the small personable team will seek to delight you with friendly 5-star service.

Do as much or as little as you prefer. Immerse yourself in a range of water sports activities or participate in daily yoga classes. There are ample walking trails to explore or discover more of the region with several optional activities.

Transfer back to Hamilton Island by Helicopter for your connecting flight to Brisbane and return flight to the US.

Your Ticket to Paradise can be customized to suit, so chat to one of our Destination Specialists!

Highlights

• Brisbane
• Food and Wine Experience
• Tangaloom Wrecks and Dolphins
• Queensland Hinterland
• Long Island

Inclusions

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Brisbane and Hamilton Island
• Private arrival transfer from Brisbane Airport to Hotel
• Three-nights Brisbane, Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane, Guest One Bedroom
• Private Brisbane Artisan Food & Drink tour
• Full-day Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise including morning tea and buffet lunch
• Four-days Intermediate Car Hire including unlimited mileage
• Three-nights Hinterland, Spicers Peak Lodge, Loft Suite, including gourmet breakfast, light lunch, evening canapes, tasting dinner experience with paired wines, all-inclusive beverage selection and select on-site activities
• Three-nights Elysian, Oceanfront Villa Luna, including fully cooked breakfast, picnic lunch and a 3-course gourmet dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, park entry fees, use of water sports equipment, snorkeling sets, paddle boards and glass bottom boats and daily yoga classes
• Round-trip helicopter flights from Hamilton Island to Elysian
• US/foreign taxes & fees including September 11 Security Fee

Group Size

Independent Vacation

Dates

January 20 - March 20, 2023

Price

From $7849 per person based on double occupancy*

Trip Terms

Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share. Single supplements apply. Advertised price valid for departures January 20 - March 20, 2023 and based on weekday departures. Travel Thu-Sat incurs a US$55 weekend surcharge each direction . Other date ranges available, however seasonal surcharges apply. Black-out dates apply and tour itinerary may vary based on availability and schedule. Airlines frequently change their prices as a result of fare increases. Seats and rooms are limited and subject to availability at time of booking. Prices are current at time of posting (8/28/2022) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. Packages must be booked by November 30, 2022. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. Visas are required for travel to Australia. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | LA-1282498

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