A remote getaway isn’t exclusively pitching a tent on a secluded beach à la Castaway. Whether you’re roaming the coastline, exploring the country’s vast and diverse landscapes, or simply taking part in an experience that makes you feel you’re a million miles away — there are plenty of ways to get away from it all in Australia.
Located in Western Australia’s Margaret River region — one of the world’s most spectacular and isolated wine regions — Leeuwin Estate has earned an international reputation for producing premium wines and award-winning dishes. Guests can tour the secluded estate and witness the winemaking process, sample the wines, or take part in the Leeuwin Immersion Experience; a relaxed and informative introduction to Leeuwin Estate. The tour offers an overview of the history of the Margaret River region and the winemaking philosophy and commitment to the arts of this family-owned estate. The experience will finish with a wine- and food-tasting flight showcasing five wines paired with local delicacies from the restaurant’s seasonal menu.
Explore the vast open spaces and epic scenery of the West MacDonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory during a six-day, 72km walk on the Larapinta Trek, led by Australian Walking Holidays. With a small group size and expert guides helping you along the way, enjoy virtual isolation while venturing through the Australian outback over spectacular ridges and into remote canyons throughout the trail.
Discover the beauty of the Northern Territory on a six-day private adventure into Kakadu, Arnhem Land and the Mary River floodplains. On Lords Kakadu & Arnhem Land Safaris’ Ultimate Luxury Safari Adventure, guests will discover the Unesco World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, Fogg Dam Reserve, the beautiful Leaning Tree Lagoon and the pristine waterfall in Maguk (Barramundi) Gorge – and that’s only day one. Guests will also witness the beauty of Top End’s famous sunsets before settling in for a relaxing night at the isolated bush camp. The tailor-made, multi-day experiences are run by long-time local character and guide, Sab Lord, who has the blessing of the local indigenous population to take these private charters on otherwise restricted cultural lands.
Venture to the bushland of the Southern Highlands, just 90-minutes from Sydney in New South Wales, to spot some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife. Travelling in a luxury Mercedes 4WD vehicle, Southern Highlands Wildlife Day Tour takes visitors to see and learn about eastern grey kangaroos, koalas, red-necked wallabies, platypus and some of the 260 bird species that call the area home. After a hearty country-style dinner in one of Australia’s oldest country inns, the tour turns into an expedition as the small tour group heads out on a guided night-spotting walk to see some of the region’s most curious species. Step back in time to hear only your own footsteps as you walk through the bush looking out for the common wombats, sugar gliders, brush-tailed possums and tawny frogmouth.
