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Six Life-Changing Experiences to Remember
Six unique WOW experiences showcasing the magnitude of what Australia has to offer.
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New ultra-luxe Pelorus Private Island – in the World Heritage-Listed Great Barrier Reef
Northern Escape Collection redefines indulgent seclusion with their new hidden gem Pelorus Private Island
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Luxury Lodges in Extraordinary Wilderness Locations
These award-winning lodges form part of the Baillie Lodges exquisite portfolio, showcasing luxurious accommodation in unique wilderness stand-out destinations throughout Australia.
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Unique – Out of the Box Australian Experiences
Unique and out of the box experiences showcasing all the wonderful experiences Australia has on offer.
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Australia in Summer
Australia in Summer – Bucket list highlights for tailored luxury travel experiences in Australia December to February.
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Australia in Spring
Australia in Spring – Bucket list highlights for tailored luxury travel experiences in Australia September to November.
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Australia in Autumn
Australia in Autumn – Bucket list highlights for tailored luxury travel experiences in Australia March to May.
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Pure Pursuits Australia – Beyond the beaches
In March 2020, Alquemie, in conjunction with Tourism Australia, hosted PURE Pursuits, a 5-day event designed to transform […]
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Luxury Australian Itinerary – Wine Flight – Margaret River, The Barossa Valley & Kangaroo Island
Wine Flight Spend 2-3 nights at each property. This itinerary works equally well in reverse. Not surprisingly wine region culture […]
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Family escape to Byron Bay
Take your family on a well-deserved family break to Byron Bay with this 3-night package that will keep both the […]
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3-night Byron Bay Hinterland luxury escape for a group of friends
We’ve put together an easy escape for a group of 6 friends in the gorgeous Byron Bay Hinterland. Think of […]
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The Tiwi Islands
The beautiful Tiwi Islands comprise of two main islands – Bathurst and Melville, located 80 kilometres north of Darwin. Often […]
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Volunteer tree planting for koalas
I recently spent a day with Janine Duffy, one of Australia’s best nature guides, planting trees that will soon become […]
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Epic 6-day Private Kimberley Helicopter Safari
This 6-day Private Kimberley Helicopter Safari itinerary includes time at the Kimberley’s most iconic and scenic sites, as well as overnight stays […]
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Secrets of the North – A small group getaway to the Hawkesbury
Grab a group of friends for a four-night trip just one-hour north of Sydney. Below is an example of a […]
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Blue Mountains Luxury Family Eco-Adventure
Take the family on a 4-night luxury eco-adventure including a conservation experience and horse-riding. Enjoy the fun of luxury 4×4 […]
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Marramarra Lodge – a new luxury retreat on the Hawkesbury
Marramarra Lodge is a brand new luxury retreat on the Hawkesbury. Only accessible by boat or seaplane, yet so close […]
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A Nature-based Family Escape near Canberra
Experience Canberra’s premier wildlife sanctuary like never before with the ultimate family sleepover – A Wild Night out At Tidbinbilla […]
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Beyond the Beaches – A three-day nature escape from Sydney
This three-night soft-adventure NSW escape is perfect for families, small groups of friends or couples. Guided activities can be tailored […]
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Canoes, Champagne & Canapes Weekend - Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 October
Nowhere else in Australia are can you paddle through a sunken forest, observe the native wildlife that inhabit these gums, […]
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Highland Valley Forage Weekend Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October
The Highland Valley Forage in Kangaroo Valley tells the story, of how the Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven and Coast South of […]
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Australian Bushfire Update – Blue Mountains & Kangaroo Island
Impact for International Tourists Whilst the fires have caused issues for many domestic holiday-makers, from an international tourism standpoint, the fires have […]
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Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island
Even if you think you’ve seen it all, a visit to Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island to see the endangered […]
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Kangaroos & Koalas by Private Jet
This example itinerary is for guests who love to see their wildlife in the wild, and who like to travel […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Stuart Dobson – Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most spectacular coastal journeys and a mecca for Melbourne locals on […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Grace Mitchelson – Bullo River Station
If you head up to Bullo River Station in the remote Top End, there’s a fair chance that Grace Mitchelson […]
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Wildlife Conservation Sanctuary Heli Swag Adventure
Imagine visiting a place so remote and so isolated that it’s like going back in time to pre-European days, where […]
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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH RESEARCHERS ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
The Great Barrier Reef is arguably the most impressive of the world’s seven natural wonders and certainly Australia’s most famous […]
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A WALK ON ROLE WITH OPERA AUSTRALIA AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
In January 2020 you could be a star at the Sydney Opera House with your very own walk-on role in […]
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Dinner with David – a MONA experience in Tasmania
One of Australia’s unlikely superheroes is David Walsh, infamous creator of Australia’s most celebrated private museum – MONA – in […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Simon Burley – South Australian Coast and Wine Experiences
Simon Burley is one of our favourite South Australian guides who loves to take people behind the scenes to meet […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – John Dyer – Remote Air Safaris
Please explain a little bit about who you are and what you do. I’m the Managing Director of Air Adventure. We […]
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Itinerary – Encounters with Baby Australian Animals
A highlight for any wildlife enthusiast is the opportunity to spot baby Australian animals such as kangaroo or koala joeys. […]
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THE BANQUET OF CLEOPATRA – A PRIVATE DINNER IN THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA
One of the latest additions to the new Cultural Attractions of Australia collection is this wonderful experience at the National […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Bart Pigrim – Aboriginal Culture in Broome
Please explain a little bit about who you are and what you do as an Aboriginal cultural guide in Broome. […]
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Pearls & whirlpools – Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Just over two hours north of Broome along a deep red, dusty road is a special place that will take […]
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Killer Whales & Kangaroos
I recently discovered an experience that I didn’t know was even possible in Australia – seeing killer whales in a […]
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Western Australia’s Gourmet Escape Festival
Introducing the new Gourmet Escape
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Iconic luxury at the InterContinental Hayman Island
Welcome to a new era of immersive luxury in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. With an impressive refurbishment […]
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An immersive & luxurious Tasmanian itinerary
Immerse yourself in Tasmania’s natural beauty with a perfect balance of luxury and adventure. Start your Tasmanian journey in the […]
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VIP Tasmanian Art & Food Experience with MONA
For travellers visiting Tasmania, Mona (the Museum of Old and New Art) is a must-do in the way that the […]
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Luxury Australian Itinerary – Barefoot honeymoon
Barefoot honeymoon 12 nights, plus a night or two en route where desired or required. Australia’s luxury barefoot paradises are […]
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2019 Australian Foodie / Artsy Festivals
Enhance a 2019 Australian itinerary by including one of these fantastic festivals in the mix. Sydney Festival – January Adelaide […]
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Luxury Australian Itinerary – Best Of The West
The Best of the West 13 – 16 nights, if you choose to include all four lodges in Western Australia, […]
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Expedition cruising through Southwest Tasmania’s World Heritage Area
Imagine the tranquility of a place so remote that you can only get there by foot, boat or light aircraft. […]
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Pepperbush Adventures in Tasmania
Arno Moulin, one of Alquemie’s Australia specialists recently spent a week travelling all around Tasmania. One of the highlights of […]
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Whitehaven to Wineglass Bay
Travel the Australian East Coast, cherry-pick the absolute best. Experience a uniquely Australian luxury holiday at Hamilton Island’s award-winning qualia […]
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Four reasons we love Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley
Luxury and nature near Sydney Bordering the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage region and less than three hours drive from […]
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REMOTE OUTBACK ADVENTURE TOP END, KIMBERLEY & NINGALOO
Alquemie is very pleased to announce its first small group air safari for clients who would like to experience Australia’s […]
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Swim with whales at Sal Salis
From August to October guests at Sal Salis will have the opportunity to swim with whales at Ninglaoo Reef. 35,000 […]
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Matt Wright Outback Wrangler – Australia’s Best Guides
Private Outback Wrangler Top End Adventure Matt Wright is one of Australia’s fastest growing icons and the star of National […]
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Paspaley – Experience the most beautiful pearls in the world
Recently Paspaley opened it’s Pearl Room doors to the Alquemie team and we had the privilege of a behind the […]
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Private Bungle Bungles Insight – The Kimberley
Anthony’s educational in the Kimberley Alquemie’s Australian Specialist Anthony Radic journeyed to the Kimberley, Western Australia in April 2018 for an eight night […]
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A one-day Kimberley air safari
The Kimberley is one of the world’s last great wilderness frontiers where many tracts of pristine country are inaccessible by […]
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Dreamtime to Diamonds – The story of the Argyle Diamond mine
Discover the journey of the Miriuwung people and the story of the Argyle Diamond mine from Dreamtime to Diamonds as interpreted […]
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The iconic Gibb River Road in the Kimberley
The iconic Gibb River Road is little more than a 660 km long bush track that links remote cattle stations […]
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Night vision itinerary – Witness Australia’s super starry skies
Australia is blessed with space and that means there are plenty of opportunities to look up and see the night […]
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Wild Food Adventures in the Southern Highlands
The Southern Highlands are only a short heli ride or an hour and a half drive from Sydney but are […]
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Take me back to the Royal Mail Hotel
The Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld, just 3 hours drive from Melbourne, was our final stop on a road trip exploring […]
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Margaret River Gourmet Escape – November 2018
Set against the iconic backdrop of the stunning Margaret River Region in Western Australia, Margaret River Gourmet Escape is a […]
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A Tasmanian golf experience by private jet charter
Discover an incredible Tasmania golf experience. This carefully planned private charter is designed for lovers of golf and gourmet food […]
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Mindfulness Luxe Escapes in Noosa
Nature is such a powerful healer as well as a beautiful reminder of how we can live in more presence. […]
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The Great Beach Drive
Capture the dramatic coastline, scenery and wildlife and indulge in an unique once in a lifetime experience driving on over […]
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Dialogue in the Dark – A unique Melbourne must-do experience
Dialogue in the Dark is more than a just a tour of Melbourne. It is a sensory journey set in […]
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Kangaroos at the snow? Take a day trip to Australia’s High Country.
You might find it hard to believe but it does actually snow in Australia. We even have ski fields. Granted, […]
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Itinerary: Wildlife in Legendary Landscapes of Australia
SUGGESTED MONTHS: MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER. It is fitting that Australia’s most recognised locations are also abundantly rich […]
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Why you should put the Mornington Peninsula on your Australian itinerary
In recent years the Mornington Peninsula has stepped up it’s game. It’s always been a favourite weekend retreat of Melburnians […]
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Jackalope Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula
If you thought the Mornington Peninsula needed a boost of creativity then look no further than Jackalope Hotel. Like it’s […]
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Polperro Villas at Red Hill – A boutique luxury accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula
If you’re after a peaceful weekend getaway from Melbourne then look no further than Polperro Villas at Red Hill on the […]
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Fishing in Australia
Australia’s fish population has had tens of millions of years to evolve and adapt to the unique aquatic environments of […]
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River drift snorkelling in the Daintree
“It’s too cold for crocodiles”, our knowledgable guide Glen assures us as we pull on thick wetsuits. We are about […]
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A 3 day wilderness glamping event in the Southern Highlands – 27 to 29 October 2017
Be part of an unforgettable and uniquely Australian three day wilderness celebration. It’s a festival connecting you to nature through […]
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Gourmet Nights – a Private Sydney dining tour
Discover Sydney with your tastebuds on a private Sydney dining tour. Not only will you sample some of the best […]
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La Bohème – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2018
Taste the best of Sydney in a single night out: food, fireworks, singing and spectacle under the stars as you […]
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Discover Sydney differently on a Sydney Street Art Tour
Explore something new and a little bit different about the city of Sydney with a Sydney Street Art tour. Top […]
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The Marree man
Did you know that Australia has it’s own mysterious geoglyph, on par with the Nazcar lines of Peru? The Marree […]
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Maria Island Walk
Why we love the Maria Island Walk Summer is a wonderful time for walking in Tasmania – days should be sunny […]
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Our trip to Kakadu and Arnhemland with Lord’s Safaris
From jumping crocs to stunning landscapes to meeting indigenous artists, our 3-day famil trip with Sab Lord of Lord’s Safaris […]
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The six seasons of Kakadu
The Traditional Owners of Australia have a different (and probably much more accurate) view of our cycles of nature, after-all they […]
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Jungle surfing – Zipline Australia style in the Daintree Rainforest
Kids and adults alike will love this ‘Jungle Surfing’ zipline Australia adventure through the canopy of the Daintree Rainforest. You’ll be strung up […]
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Bullo River Station
A 1.5 hour charter flight south-west from Darwin takes you to Bullo River Station – 500,000 acres of privately owned […]
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5 great films for Australian scenery
There is no doubt that Australia has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Our red sand deserts […]
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Ultimate Kakadu Experience with Bamurru Plains
Immerse yourself in the stone country of awe-inspiring World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park – one of Australia’s greatest strongholds of […]
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Not just your average Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb
The Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb is one of Sydney’s must-dos. Head up the iconic ‘coat hanger’ for stunning 360 degree views as […]
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Seven Peaks Walk – a Great Walk of Australia
Imagine a 6 night / 5 day walk in a region of Australia with wildlife to rival the Galapagos Islands. Well it […]
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Extraordinary memories captured by a local photographer
When the holiday is over, photos are the ultimate memory. Selfie sticks and camera phones are great but nothing compares […]
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Luxury Australian Itinerary – Best of Bush Luxury
Best of Bush Luxury 8-9 nights (plus a city stop) Australia’s wild bush doesn’t mean you need to rough it. […]
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Capella Lodge – Luxury Lodges of Australia
Capella Lodge, on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island is Australia’s answer to Tahiti with the magic of the ocean and spectacular […]
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Longitude 131 – A Luxury Lodge of Australia
Longitude 131, one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia is uniquely located in the Central Australian outback near World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata […]
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Stylish and tailor-made Sydney experience
No one denies that Sydney is a beautiful city – in fact it’s probably one of the prettiest in the […]
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