From Reef to Rainforest

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A bespoke family journey that celebrated Australia’s most captivating coastal regions with exclusive, insider access.

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Dates: 20 July - 26 July 2025

Regions: Brisbane, Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island), Gold Coast, Tweed Valley, Byron Bay

Traveller type: Family of 5 from North America

Interests: Wildlife, adventure, private dining

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From helicopter landings on Minjerribah and whale swims off the Gold Coast to chef-led long lunches, wildlife encounters and rainforest-to-reef exploration. Delivered with seamless luxury hosting, it’s a deeply personal, experience-rich holiday designed to immerse high-end travellers in the true character, culture and natural beauty of Australia.

Experience Highlights

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• A private helicopter journey to Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island)
• Private fishing charter transformed into Gyotaku art and chef-led culinary immersion.
• VIP wildlife encounters with koalas and kangaroos
• Regenerative, behind-the-scenes farm experiences unavailable to the public.
• Private Humpback Whale encounters - led by marine experts.
• Iconic dining from Rick Shores to Pipit, Husk Distillery and The Farm - venues grounded in locality and quality.

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Day 1 - Brisbane Arrival

• Guests fly into Brisbane Airport.
• Private transfer with Reveling host to The Calile Hotel (Fortitude Valley)
• Afternoon at leisure exploring iconic shopping precinct, James Street.
• Private transfer with Reveling host to Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium

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Day 2 - Australia in a Day Experience & Private Heli Charter

• Private transfer to Archerfield Airport.
• Scenic helicopter flight over Moreton Bay to North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah).
• Full Indigenous-guided wildlife, culture and coastline experience with local Traditional Owner, Elisha Kissick.
• Fresh seafood beach lunch.
• Return helicopter flight to Brisbane.
• South-East Asian Dinner at sAme sAme.

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Day 3 - Gold Coast Leisure & Oceanfront Dining

• Breakfast and morning at leisure at The Calile.
• Check-out and private transfer to Mondrian Gold Coast (Burleigh Heads).
• Afternoon poolside or exploring Burleigh village.
• Evening dining at Rick Shores overlooking the ocean.

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Day 4 - From Ocean to Paper & Plate

• Early private transfer to Main Beach for a private Broadwater fishing charter.
• Midday reset before heading to Pipit.
• Gyotaku fish-printing class followed by a coastal cooking masterclass and long lunch with Chef Ben Devlin, using the morning’s catch.
• Return to Mondrian for a relaxed evening.

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Day 5 - VIP Wildlife Encounters & Farm Tours

• Private touring with Reveling hosts.
• VIP Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary experience including feeding kangaroos, holding a koala and meeting conservation specialists.
• Afternoon at a working tropical fruit plantation: orchard tour, exotic fruit tasting and alfresco long lunch.
• Evening at leisure in Burleigh.

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Day 6 - Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay

• Scenic private transfer south into Byron Bay.
• Morning sea-kayaking with dolphins around Cape Byron Marine Park.
• Afternoon paddock-to-plate lunch at The Farm.
• Return to Mondrian early evening.

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Day 7 - Swimming with Humpback Whales

• Early private transfer and quick breakfast stop at Cubby Bakehouse.
• Private Swim with Humpback Whales (soft in-water encounter; marine-expert guided).
• Warm-up and refresh session at exclusive bathhouse (infrared sauna + recovery).
• Long lunch and curated tasting at Husk Distillery.
• Final evening on the Gold Coast at leisure.
  

Day 8 - Private Departure

• Breakfast at leisure.
• Check-out from the Mondrian.
• Private transfer to Gold Coast Airport for departure to Melbourne.

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