Alquemie work with a number of partner travel agencies worldwide – mainly in western markets as most of our guides are predominantly English speaking. We encourage you to gain as much information from your travellers as possible to make the process seamless;

*Budget
*Approximate month of travel
*Number of travellers
*Ages of children and elderly travellers 
*Interests
*Top sights they wish to see
*Any medical conditions or disabilities that may affect travel
*Dietaries – anything out of the ordinary that we may need to pass on to suppliers

Then email our friendly team of Australian specialists at info@alquemie.com.au
Our team will respond working our magic to craft a unique itinerary specifically tailored to your guests needs that showcases Australia’s hidden treasures. The itinerary will be adapted to suit the season they wish to travel. The Alquemie team will then provide you with an irresistible itinerary for your perusal, then tweak the finer details tailored to your liking.

Any time! We design tailor-made trips based on experiences and will create a journey for you that showcases the best of Australia during your chosen season. Refer to our Weather page for insights on which regions are at their finest in each month.

When packing for your trip to Australia, please note that if you’re planning any helicopter or light plane transfers, it’s best to pack an additional, smaller, soft-sided bag, that will enable you to leave larger suitcase in storage for transfers to some remote island or outback accommodations. Additionally, internal flights typically have luggage restrictions of 20-23 kg, depending on the airline, however, if your internal flights are booked with your international ticket, you may enjoy larger luggage allowances on your internal Australian flights as part of your international fare. Check with your airline carrier. 

Our team constantly travel Australia to uncover the extraordinary, travelling with our guides and staying at various accommodation. We hand-pick our suppliers, collaborate with our touring partners and boutique accommodation options, and use our connections to access refreshingly unique experiences. This enables our team to be assured of the quality we are recommending and to curate unparalleled, once-in-a-lifetime journeys.

We frequently provide bespoke itineraries for family groups / multi-generational families / couples or groups of friends travelling together. Generally from 2 to 16 guests as well as special interest groups including golf groups. 

Depending on your airline and if you want to include stopovers, below is a general guide: 

Los Angeles to Sydney – 14hrs
London to Sydney – 23hrs
Paris to Sydney – 22.5hrs
Paris to Perth – 16.5hrs
Singapore to Sydney – 8hrs
Singapore to Perth – 5hrs
Auckland to Sydney – 3hrs
Dubai to Perth 11hrs
Dubai to Sydney – 14.5hrs

Australia is the seventh biggest country in the world and only slightly smaller than the United States and Europe. Below are the flight durations of key routes within Australia.

Sydney – Perth: 5 hours 
Sydney – Cairns: 3 hours
Sydney – Hobart: 1.5hrs
Sydney – Adelaide: 3 hours
Sydney – Melbourne: 1 hour
Sydney – Ayres Rock (Uluru): 3.5 hours
Darwin – Cairns: 2.5 hours
Darwin – Adelaide: 3.5 hours
Darwin – Perth: 4 hours
Cairns – Ayres Rock (Uluru): 3 hours 
Cairns – Adelaide: 3 hours
Cairns – Melbourne: 3.5 hours
Melbourne – Hobart: 1.15 hours
Melbourne to Alice Springs: 3 hours
Adelaide – Hobart: 2 hours
Adelaide to Darwin: 3.5 hours
Kangaroo Island – Adelaide: 40 mins
Kangaroo Island – Sydney (Via Adelaide) 4 hours
Kangaroo Island – Melbourne (Via Adelaide) 3 hours
*Kangaroo Island only has limited direct flights

Unless you are an Australian citizen, you will need a valid Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand passport holders can obtain a visa upon arrival, while all other passport holders, regardless of age, must apply for a visa before departing.

Please note – this is for general advice only and does not constitute legal advice. You can apply for various types of Australian visas, including a tourist visa, through the ETA app or on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Whether you have a week or a month, Australia promises an unparalleled experience, but the duration of your stay significantly impacts your journey.  We recommend at least three to four nights in each location to appreciate its beauty and offset the travel distance.

To maximise your adventure, determine your travel time based on your wish list. Ideally, you should allocate at least two to three weeks to fully appreciate the country’s diverse landscapes and vibrant cities, allowing you to explore iconic destinations like Sydney, Melbourne, and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the icons of the outback like Uluru, the Kimberley or the spectacular coastlines of Western Australia. The distances between cities are considerable, so your choice to drive or fly will affect your itinerary. You can charter flights and helicopters if short on time to enable you to sample a bit of each vibrant city and its surroundings, or spend an entire week exploring a single coastline, or cruising the Whitsundays.

If you are short on time, focus on a specific region—whether it’s the stunning beaches of Noosa, the remarkable Kakadu wetlands, the culturally diverse Daintree rainforest in Far North Queensland, or the wineries of South Australia. Ultimately, balancing your travel wish list with the distances involved will help you savour the unique experiences Australia has to offer.

No! The Kangaroo is an Australian native animal and while Kangaroo Island is a great place to spot not only kangaroos, but many Australian native animals and wildlife – kangaroos can be found in many regions across the country. Some of the more well-know regions with touring in place include national parks, rural areas, and even urban settings on the fringes of major cities.

The Alquemie team can tailor a kangaroo spotting experience into any itinerary you choose. Popular places to see kangaroos include; the Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains, South Coast and Hunter Valley in New South Wales. The Grampians National Park in Victoria, the Outback and Western Australia coastline including the Margaret River, Queensland, South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula and just about anywhere Australia wide.

They tend to come out at dusk and dawn to feed on grasses and local fauna. Just keep an eye out—they’re more common than you might think!