AUSTRALIA

The great Outback is a rugged land ripe for exploration – enhanced by vibrant cityscapes primed for cosmopolitan indulgence. On your bespoke holiday to Australia, wander off the beaten path by glamping on the dunes of Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park and delve into local history with a visit to Aboriginal tribes.

Or, sign up for quintessential Australian experiences by embarking on luxury self drives along the Great Ocean Road, one of the most iconic routes in the world, or around the beautiful island of Tasmania.

Got wildlife on your radar? Frolic with native animals at Kangaroo Island. While in the South, contribute to the Tasmanian devil conservation effort and journey to see the Southern Lights, one of the most mesmerising phenomena. The UNESCO World Heritage-inscribed Great Barrier Reef, the planet’s largest living structure, is a must-visit while in Queensland; opt for a specially arranged private snorkelling tour or diving trip to fully appreciate its majestic beauty from up close.

For gourmet indulgence on your bespoke holiday to Australia, the Margaret River region will surely tick the right boxes, as will Mornington Peninsula and the up-and-coming Orange and Mudgee. Drink your fill of award-winning wines at the likes of Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley and Yarra Valley, or relax at boutique wine producers at more local regions such as Adelaide Hills and Shoalhaven.

Explore the iconic cities on your own terms – take luxury up one notch in celebrated experiences with intimate or behind-the-scenes indulgences. From climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge to going on a street art tour in Melbourne to exploring fossil sites and geological formations, your bespoke holiday to Australia can truly be stirring and exhilarating.

NEW: Vaccinated Travel Lane – Singapore Australia Travel Bubble
From 8th November 2021, fully vaccinated travellers to and from Singapore can travel without having to undergo quarantine under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) initiative. Among the VTL conditions, travellers must have been vaccinated for at least two weeks, travel on a designated VTL flight to enter Singapore, have remained in a VTL destination or Singapore for 14 consecutive days, and take two Covid-19 PCR tests (within 48 hours of departing for Singapore and on arrival in Singapore). Vaccinated children aged 12 years and below (based on calendar year) are permitted to travel accompanied by an adult who meets all the requirements under the VTL.

Note that travel to Australia via the Vaccinated Travel Lane will initially only be permitted for fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families. All vaccinated travellers from Singapore, including leisure travellers, will be permitted from 21st November 2021. Entry into Australia without quarantine is currently only possible in the states of New South Wales and Victoria, and proof of a negative PCR test taken within 3 days of the scheduled flight departure must be presented at check-in. Both states also require a PCR test upon arrival.

For further information, please refer to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority’s VTL guide and the Australian Government website on entering Australia.