Luxury Philanthropic Vacation in Australia
Luxury philanthropic vacations in Australia enable you to hike in the Blue Mountains, lay eyes on Uluru or marvel at the breathtaking underwater colors of the Great Barrier Reef. Australia’s vibrant cities are also well worth exploring.
Leave a legacy on your trip to Australia by funding a scholarship for a promising Aboriginal arts student and in return, have an exclusive session with a leading Aboriginal artist, from whom you can commission a unique work of art.
Australian Highlights
Australia boasts amazing sights, from the stunning Sydney to the gorgeous Great Barrier Reef.
Australia boasts proud, friendly hosts, world-class cuisine and unbeatable red wines.
This island-continent is much bigger than you might think – multiple trips are essential.
Australian Eco-Luxury
Australia has several amazing eco-luxury properties; some of our favorites are: One & Only Wolgan Valley in the Blue Mountains, Arkaba Station in the Flinders Ranges, Bamarru Plains in Kakadu, One Kangaroo Island, Daintree Ecolodge, Sal Salis near Ningaloo Reef, Longitude 131 near Uluru, Saffire Freycinet in Tasmania, and Lizard Island.
Philanthropy Unlocked
You can fund a scholarship for a promising Aboriginal arts student, and in return, engage with an established Aboriginal artist, from whom you can commission your own piece.
Or, after making a donation to research a cure for Tasmanian Devils’ fatal facial tumors, fly to Maria Island to spot disease-free Devils in the wild
Suggested Australian Trip Itinerary
Example Price: US$85,000 per person
This adventure not only enables you to leave a legacy in two contexts: community and wildlife. Perfect for repeat visitors, you also get off-the-beaten path in Sydney, explore Tasmania, the Flinders Ranges, Yulara, and be spellbound by the Great Barrier Reef… all in luxury.
Trip Highlights
- Encountering Tasmanian Devils in the wild
- A private session with an established Aboriginal artist, from whom you can commission a work of art
- Private guided tour of Sydney and her harbor
- Hobart, Maria Island and Freycinet National Park
- King Island and the Twelve Apostles
- Flinder’s Ranges
- Yulara, Uluru and Katherine Gorge
- Relaxing on an island in the Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkelling or diving
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Private transfers
- Expert local guides
- Meals as specified
- Private chartered flights within Australia
Note: Price excludes international flights, but these can be arranged, including by private jet
Sample Day by Day
- Day 1: Arrive Sydney, met at airport and transfer to the Park Hyatt with a view over Sydney Harbour
- Day 2: Sunrise climb on the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Explore Sydney harbor by private boat in morning, private guided walking tour in afternoon (B,L)
- Day 3: Private sea-plane to explore Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River, walking through the stunning bush. Learn about Aboriginal culture and dine before returning to Sydney by seaplane (B,L,D)
- Day 4: Fly to Hobart.. Tasmania. Explore the city and Mt Wellington. After lunch, discover MONA, the controversial and unique musuem. Stay at the Henry Jones Art Hotel (B,L)
- Day 5: Transformational encounter on Maria Island - fascinating insights into the lives of the various rare and unusual birds and animals that inhabit this remarkable “Noah’s Ark” island sanctuary, including the endangered Tasmanian Devil. Thanks to your donation to Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor research, you also get to track the Devils in the wild; the Devils on Maria Island are tumor-free (B,L,D)
- Day 6: Fly back to Tasmania, to Saffire Freycinet. Your guide will show you around Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay (B)
- Day 7: Gastronomic oyster shucking in the middle of the water. In afternoon, relax with a spa treatment or take a walk through Tasmania’s renowned bushland (B)
- Day 8: Fly to King Island, private 4WD experience of beaches, paddocks, spectacular scenery and unique wildlife, finishing with a 5-course local produce lunch. Fly on to the Flinder's Ranges via the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles. Stay at Arkaba Conservancy (B,L,D)
- Day 9-10: Accompanied by field guides with expert knowledge of the native fauna and flora and the incredible geological history of the area, you are taken on guided wildlife safaris tailored around your specific interests (B,L,D)
- Day 11: Off-the-beaten track air adventure along the Oodnadatta Track with an indigenous guide. Find yourselves on tracks that no one else has access to onto the shores of Lake Eyre. Finish at Latitude 131 in Yulara.
- Day 12: Awake to views of Uluru from your suite. Choose from a range of experiences such as a trip to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) or a sunset experience of Uluru. In the evening dine at Table 131 – a special experience of the outback (B,L,D)
- Day 13: Guided walk in morning, then helicopter flight over Katherine Gorge and its waterfalls. In the afternoon, private session with an established Aboriginal artist, from whom you can commission your own work of art (B,L,D)
- Day 14: Fly to Haggerstone Island in the Great Barrier Reef - you have the island to yourself: Robinson Crusoe meets luxury
- Day 15-16: Your private island and boat await, offering incredible snorkeling and diving (B,L,D)
- Day 17: Free day - you may like to charter a helicopter to explore secret waterfalls in tropical rainforests, and towering sand dunes (B,L,D)
- Day 18: Fly to Cairns and fly out (B)
Note: This is a sample itinerary only, to give you an idea of what is possible.
Highlights of a luxury philanthropic vacation in Australia
Australia boasts amazing sights, from the stunning Sydney to the gorgeous Great Barrier Reef, with proud, friendly hosts, world-class cuisine and unbeatable red wines. Much bigger than you might think – multiple trips are essential.
Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts. With Impact Destinations you can enjoy the best eco-luxury accommodation available at your chosen destinations.
How to help on a luxury philanthropic vacation in Australia
You can fund a scholarship for a promising Aboriginal arts student, and in return, engage with an established Aboriginal artist, from whom you can commission your own piece.
Or, after making a donation to research a cure for Tasmanian Devils’ fatal facial tumors, fly to Maria Island to spot disease-free Devils in the wild
Conserving Tasmanian Devils
Your donation funds research into combatting the fatal facial tumors afflicting Tasmanian Devils, and unlocks your private guided experience of tracking the Devils in the wild, on tumor-free Maria Island.
Note – this is just one example of how you can leave a legacy in Australia, and we delight in crafting experiences to your exact preferences.
