THE NIFTY DUCKS AUSTRALIA COLLECTION
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Explore the 15 itinerariesFARAWAY. YET ENTIRELY YOURS.
From the harbor to the heart of the continent, Australia rewards a little curiosity and time to linger. These fifteen journeys are starting points, shaped around the places that move you and the way you like to travel.
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MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE · Australia
Choose a lodge that brings the landscape closer, or explore Country with Aboriginal guides. These are different ways to spend time in Australia, connected through thoughtful routes and room to appreciate where you are.
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Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Make Kangaroo Island part of the journey with a clifftop lodge overlooking the Southern Ocean. Guided outings explore sea lion habitat, Remarkable Rocks and coastal landscapes, while time back at the lodge brings regional dining and space to slow down.
Allow for travel to Kangaroo Island; the daily excursion program varies with conditions.
Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania
Settle into Tasmania’s east coast with the Hazards mountains and Freycinet landscapes close by. Saffire pairs a refined lodge stay with guided national park walks, local food experiences and opportunities to learn about the region’s wildlife and producers.
Plan the drive from Hobart or Launceston and confirm the experience program for your stay.
Near Uluṟu, Northern Territory
Build a Red Centre stay around desert views and guided exploration of Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa. Longitude 131° offers tented accommodation, contemporary Australian dining and a program that makes room for both landmark landscapes and quieter moments in the desert.
The desert experience changes with heat and weather; confirm excursion timings before arrival.
Port Douglas and Daintree, Queensland
Explore Kuku Yalanji Country with local Aboriginal guides who share their connection to rainforest and coastal environments. Walkabout’s half-day and full-day outings introduce regional history, seasonal bush foods and knowledge of native plants through time spent together on Country.
Choose the tour length and discuss terrain, weather and individual requirements before booking.
Wukalina and Larapuna, northeast Lutruwita/Tasmania
Walk through coastal bushland and along the shores of northeast Lutruwita with Palawa guides. This four-day journey combines time on Country with three nights in purpose-built accommodation and a lighthouse precinct cottage, offering a deeper connection to place through local perspectives.
Departs from Launceston; discuss the approximately 35 kilometres of walking and pack requirements before booking.
Coffs Coast, New South Wales
See the Coffs Coast through Gumbaynggirr perspectives on a guided paddle or cultural walk. Wajaana Yaam connects time on the waterways and in the forest with language, local stories and seasonal bush foods, creating an experience rooted in Country.
Choose a paddle or walking experience and confirm the meeting point and conditions for your date.
These are ideas to shape around your trip. Experiences, accommodation, access needs, and transport are confirmed for your dates. Linked itineraries are starting points we can adapt around the experiences you choose.
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PLAN WITH A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE
FIFTEEN JOURNEYS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
Choose a travel style, follow a favorite landscape, or simply see what catches your eye. Every journey can be adapted around your dates, interests, and pace.
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01Sydney · Uluru · Port Douglas
Harbor mornings, the changing colors of Uluru, and the reef’s blue horizons. Meet Australia through its great icons, with time to linger and discover the places between.
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02Sydney · Blue Mountains · Port Douglas
Thoughtful hotels, private perspectives, and remarkable landscapes. Pair Sydney’s easy sophistication with mountain stillness and a tropical retreat, shaping each stay around the experiences you value most.
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03Brisbane · Sydney · Hobart
Follow the flavors of the east coast, from neighborhood tables to Tasmanian seafood. Meet the people behind the produce, taste local wines, and let long lunches become part of the journey.
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04Adelaide · Kangaroo Island · Hobart · Mount Field
Wild coastlines, eucalyptus forests, and encounters worth waiting for. Discover South Australia and Tasmania with knowledgeable guides, comfortable places to return to, and space for nature to set the pace.
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05Cairns · Port Douglas · Daintree
Two extraordinary landscapes, one unhurried escape. Explore the Great Barrier Reef, walk beneath the Daintree canopy, and enjoy tropical evenings where the forest gives way to the sea.
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06Melbourne · Great Ocean Road · Grampians · Adelaide
Ocean curves, forest detours, and small towns worth stopping for. Follow a southern route from Melbourne toward Adelaide, with comfortable stays and time to pull over when the view asks you to.
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07Uluru · Kings Canyon · Alice Springs
Desert light, sculpted sandstone, and stories that deepen your sense of place. Explore the Red Centre through guided encounters, spacious horizons, and evenings beneath a remarkable sky.
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08Hobart · Mount Field · Port Davey
Art, forest, and a coastline that feels wonderfully distant. Begin in Hobart, step into Tasmania’s green interior, then consider a wilderness voyage where quiet coves become your front-row view.
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09Perth · Fremantle · Rottnest Island · Margaret River
An ocean-facing city, a creative port, and vineyards close to wild beaches. Explore Western Australia’s southwest with time for island discoveries, generous hospitality, and roads that lead somewhere beautiful.
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10Sydney · Melbourne · Adelaide · Uluru · Port Douglas
A longer introduction to a country of contrasts. Connect cities, southern flavors, the Red Centre, and Tropical North Queensland, allowing each place its own character and a little room to surprise you.
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11Sydney · Uluru · Port Douglas
Harbor discoveries, desert colors, and a reef day to remember together. Share Australia’s highlights through engaging guides and thoughtfully paced stays, with plenty of room for pool time and individual interests.
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12Byron Bay · Tropical North Queensland · Daintree
Coastal mornings, restorative stays, and the hush of the rainforest. Shape an Australian escape around good food, gentle movement, and the rare pleasure of having nowhere else you need to be.
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13Kununurra · El Questro · Purnululu
Gorges, vast skies, and the striking forms of the Bungle Bungles. Discover the East Kimberley through expert guiding and thoughtfully chosen stays, with journeys shaped by the season and the landscape.
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14Sydney · Central Coast · Byron Bay
A few favorite places, enjoyed properly. Pair Sydney’s waterfront with a slower coastal retreat and Byron Bay’s easy rhythm, choosing ocean air, good meals, and stays that make you want to linger.
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15Sydney · Uluru · Daintree
Listen, learn, and see familiar landscapes differently. Travel from harbor to desert to rainforest through Aboriginal-led experiences that share living cultures, local knowledge, and enduring connections to Country.
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Train travel · Australia
Cross the continent in a sleeper cabin, follow a summer route, or explore regional New South Wales aboard a heritage train.
Luxury sleeper
Bring together a summer rail journey, regional food, and excursions between Adelaide and Brisbane.
3 days/2 nights northbound or 4 days/3 nights southbound. Check selected departure.
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Settle into a coast-to-coast crossing between Sydney and Perth, taking in Adelaide and the wide-open Nullarbor along the way.
Full crossing generally 4–5 days, 3–4 nights depending on direction/year.
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Cross Australia’s interior between Adelaide and Darwin, with sleeper cabins, regional dining, and time to explore beyond the train.
3–4 days, 2–3 nights. 2027 northbound changes require the departure-specific itinerary.
Explore this trainHeritage sleeper
Discover regional New South Wales in restored Southern Aurora carriages, with hosted touring and overnight stays aboard the train.
Core tours 5 days/4 nights.
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Plan a train journey ↗Explore train journeys worldwide →Requests open a secure inquiry form hosted by FORA Travel. Daytime trains and sleeper journeys offer different experiences; arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
DAINTREE, QUEENSLANDA LITTLE SPACE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Australia’s regions are far apart. Choose fewer stops for a slower escape, or allow room for flights and recovery on a wider journey. We will refine the route around the season, the connections, and you.
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PERSONAL TRAVEL PLANNING
Tell Ed what draws you to Australia. Together, we can turn an idea into a journey that feels thoughtfully yours.