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Savour the Extraordinary: Culture, Private Islands & Vineyard Escapes
From opulent accommodations to exclusive cultural tours that promise to elevate your guest’s journey and immerse them in the very essence of Australia’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes. Prepare to be inspired.
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Discover Alquemie’s New, Immersive Australian Experiences
Get ready to discover extraordinary accommodation and touring options that showcase the best of Australia’s unique and premium experiences.
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Explore Eco-Friendly Escapes: Our Sustainable Tourism Picks
Discover how these suppliers are shaping the future of travel with their sustainable eco-friendly tourism products.
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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 the travel industry through in-depth, peer-to-peer discussions, insightful workshops and exhilarating challenges. PURE Pursuits Australia brought together a group of senior visionaries within the industry at a critical time for us all. It provided an […]
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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 koala habitat. In addition to her nature tourism business Echidna Walkabout Tours, Janine recently founded Koala Clancy, a not-for-profit that plants trees for koalas, creates new habitat and advocates for better protection of wild koalas. […]
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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 in the region’s best luxury lodges and wilderness retreats – Berkeley River Lodge, Kimberley Coastal Camp and El Questro. The tours are private, and travelling by helicopter allows you the flexibility to land and explore remote and otherwise inaccessible […]
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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 small-group nature-based getaway that can be dialled up or down to suit the group’s passions and budget. Finishing at the brand new Marramarra Lodge, this itinerary will leave guests feeling refreshed and reinvigorated after spending […]
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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 to Sydney, this new luxury accommodation will be a hit with both domestic and international travellers looking for a quick and easy escape from the city – just one hour from the Sydney Harbour Bridge […]
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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 to your passions and can incorporate behind-the-scenes experiences with local artisans and producers. Beginning with a scenic seaplane flight down to Jervis Bay, this itinerary ticks all the boxes for an easy escape back to […]
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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 will be your guide. This 500,000 acre working cattle station provides guests with a unique tourism experience, combining authentic outback adventures with life on the farm. Grace is one of those beautiful women that is […]
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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 animals that have gone extinct elsewhere on mainland Australia thrive in uninterrupted peace. There is a wildlife sanctuary in the north west Kimberley that offers just this. The sanctuary is home to more than 30 […]
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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 tourist attraction. Stretching along Australia’s eastern coastline and made up of over 3,000 individual reef systems, the Great Barrier Reef offers visitors a wealth of experiences in its tropical waters. An experience on the Great […]
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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 Carmen or La Boheme. This is experiential travel at its very finest! Just a handful of lucky opera enthusiasts will ever get to experience this with less than 10 places available per year. Part of […]
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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 Tasmania. Full of quirky, unexpected art, wouldn’t you like to pick his brains to see what makes him tick? So why not have a private dinner with him and take him to task? Sure, he’s […]
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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 your breath away. Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, famed for producing some of the world’s most beautiful pearls for generations, is now one of the must-do experiences in the Kimberley. Arriving by road at Cygnet Bay […]
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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 newly discovered marine hotspot. In the south of Western Australia (about a 5.5 hour drive south east from Perth) lies a peaceful little coastal town called Bremer Bay. It’s from here that you can take […]
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Itinerary – Close Up Ocean Encounters
Surely one of the world’s greatest collection of interactive marine encounters, this itinerary combines swimming with Humpback Whales outside of Exmouth, cage diving with the ocean’s most formidable predator, the Great White Shark, swimming with Australian Sea-lions off the Eyre Peninsula, diving and snorkelling with Manta Rays, turtles, reef sharks and countless tropical fish off […]
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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 Hobart waterfront precinct at the unique storytelling hotel, MACQ 01, set on a site with a colourful and distant past. Spend the afternoon with a private driver to show you the sights of Hobart and […]
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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 Guggenheim museum is a must-do in Bilbao. It’s a quirky, attention grabbing private museum unlike any other, with a collection of unusual art, described by owner David Walsh as a “subversive adult Disneyland.” Alquemie has […]
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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. In Tasmania’s Southwest, Port Davey is such a place. This remote wilderness area is a Marine Nature Reserve and forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It’s three times the size of Sydney […]
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Open skies to city lights: The Kimberley to Vivid Sydney 2019
Experience the contrast of the rugged coastline and burnt red outback of Western Australia to the bustling city of iconic Sydney and Vivid Sydney 2019. When to go? May & June 2019 Start your journey in Perth with a special night out, the city has a burgeoning food scene so let us book a dining […]
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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 remote outback by private air charter over 16 incredible days in May 2019. Starting in Darwin, this air safari takes just 8 guests to far flung locations like Kakadu and Arnhem Land, the Bungle Bungles, […]
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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 of these giants migrate along our coast each year and guests have the chance to share the water with them. In addition to swimming with humpback whales, the crew & the Sal Salis spotter plane […]
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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 scenes look at what goes into creating some of the most stunning jewellery on the planet. As pearling pioneers, Paspaley has dedicated over 80 years to the perfect pearl. Today, this family owned business is […]
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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 a world away. The scenery ranges from rolling farmlands and vineyards to lush eucalyptus forests and rainforest microclimates. On a Wild Food Adventure you’ll explore local villages and hiking trails, taste bush foods, swim in […]
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A Walking & Creativity Retreat in Margaret River
Enjoy a 3, 4 or 7-day bespoke Walking & Creativity Retreat in Margaret River. Walk along selected sections of the Cape to Cape track, be inspired & replenished by the natural beauty of the region and explore your creativity under the guidance of local artists. Walks and creativity sessions are tailored to each guest. Creative […]
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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 70 kilometres of golden sandy beaches from Noosa to Rainbow Beach on Queensland’s Great Beach Drive. Accessible only by 4×4 vehicles, it’s an experience that can only be described as exhilarating. Your local and experienced […]
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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 total darkness – an incredible experience where you step out of your comfort zone and take on the challenges of a bustling, simulated Melbourne in the dark. The aim of Dialogue in the Dark is […]
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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, it’s nothing like the Alps of Europe or the Rockies of North America, but that’s exactly why you should put it on your Australian to do list. Our alpine region is home to a unique […]
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Wildlife, kayaking and walking – The ultimate Freycinet Adventure
This ultimate adventure offers a truly unique experience. Picnic island, spectacular coastal wilderness, Wineglass bay and so much more. Discover the feeling of freedom and rejuvenate in the fresh sea air of Freycient National Park. Over 4 days experience a true escape with this ultimate Freycinet Adventure. This unique adventure is so much more than […]
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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 this massive, isolated island continent, so it’s hardly surprising that many species are found nowhere else on earth. However even those species you might be familiar with, such as black marlin and some types of […]
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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 soul-stirring and authentic wild activities. And as nature is unpredictable, exciting and untamed, we mix in the whimsical to craft those truly exceptional moments. This definitely isn’t your average weekend in the country. This creatively programmed three day wilderness […]
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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 and warm, rain rarely falls on the east coast and nights are cool and star studded (the clear skies are perfect for star gazing). Maria Island (pronounced Mar-aye-a) is an island national park and a […]
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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 had it all. We went from Darwin to Kakadu and back, with a dose of Arnhemland thrown in, and it was so great to finally meet the legend himself in person – he really is […]
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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 20 metres above the ground and fly through the jungle between six rainforest canopy platforms. As you surf the jungle you’ll have gorgeous views of the tree tops, freshwater streams, and out to the coral fringes of the […]
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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 far as the eye can see and the thrill of watching Sydney’s traffic zoom by far beneath your feet. You can climb from dawn to dusk and far into the night depending on whether you’re an early-bird or night […]
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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 exists. The stunning Seven Peaks Walk on UNESCO World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island showcases not only magnificent vistas but also the island’s unique biodiversity. Lord Howe’s isolation (despite being only 2 hours flight from Sydney), […]
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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 world. And for first-timers to Australia, a Sydney experience is must – the Harbour sparkles, the Bridge stands proud and the Opera House radiates. But there’s the Sydney that most tourists see and then there’s the real […]
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The 4 day/ 3 night Murray River Walk – A Great Walk of Australia
The new Murray River Walk is a 40 kilometre (25 mile), easy to moderate walk showcasing the internationally recognised Riverland Ramsar Wetland region of the beautiful Murray River. It’s a unique addition to the suite of Great Walks of Australia as accommodation is on an exclusive houseboat from where guests walk every day. Starting in Renmark, […]
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