Top 10 luxury Australian experiences

Australia offers a vast array of incredible attractions unique to the country. But when youvisit Australia, dont just follow the crowds – take your experience to the next level byselecting the VIP luxury option at each destination.Heres a top 10 list of Australian VIP luxury experiences.

Dinner at Uluru

Sitting majestically in the heart of Australia, Uluru is an incredible natural phenomenon.Witnessing the rock with your own eyes is sure to inspire feelings of overwhelmingastonishment. Rather than simply observing, consider an al fresco dining experience withthe red earth at your feet, the stars in the sky and the rock in the background changingcolour as the sun descends to night.

Sail the Whitsundays

The famed Whitsunday Islands off Queenslands tropical coast are synonymous with naturalbeauty. While many holiday-makers visit the region to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef orrelax within the confines of their resort, consider taking your Whitsunday experience to thenext level by hiring a luxury yacht and sailing through the region.

Hot air balloon over the Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley in South Australia, just north of Adelaide is one of the countrysprized wine-making regions. Many wineries offer a cellar door wine tasting opportunityhowever the experience of taking a dawn hot air balloon ride over the valley will give you acompletely new perspective on the visually-stunning countryside.

Platinum tour of Australia Zoo

A significant legacy of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, is Australia Zoo, a conservationpark dedicated to the preservation of animals. Rather than simply visiting on a general admission ticket, visitors have the option of a Platinum Zoo Tour, which includes a personal guide wholl take your group of four around the park. Throughout the day youll come face-to-face with the big cats, have a private elephant feeding, visit the dingos and come up close to the giant tortoises.

Cruise Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Dont just admire the harbour from Circular Quay or the Sydney Harbour Bridge, take a dedicated dinner cruise on the waterway to appreciate its glory.

High tea on Q1

The tallest building in Australia is Q1 on the Gold Coast just south of Brisbane. Tourists can take the lift to the observation deck for the superfluous views of the iconic beach and hinterland. But linger a little longer on the level 77 by enjoying High Tea, which includes a chefs selection of finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, fresh fruit and a choice of a hot beverage or sparkling wine.

Camel ride on Cable Beach

Cable Beach, near Broome on the Western Australian coast, offers golden sand and turquoise waters. Make your visit to the region all the more special by taking a sunset camel ride along the famous beach.

Attend the Opera at the SOH

The faade of the Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognised structures in the country. While walking around the outside and taking a photo with the building in the background is obligatory, the experience of attending a world-class opera or ballet performance in the Opera Theatre is mesmerising. Opera Australia performs in summer and winter, while the Australian Ballet performs in Autumn and Spring.

Helicopter over Kakadu

The Kakadu National Park, just east of Darwin in the Northern Territory boasts a dizzying array of flora and fauna. Hiking through the park is great but taking a scenic helicopter ride is a fantastic way to view the various waterfalls, spectacular cliffs and majestic rivers.

Gold service on The Ghan

One of the countries great train journeys is the Ghan, which travels between Adelaide in South Australia and Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The scenery along the way is spectacular and the trip is made all the more comfortable by taking the Gold Service option. Enjoy a stylish restaurant car, dedicated lounge car, a welcome champagne and sleeper accommodation.