Southern Wildlife Air Safari (15 days)

Discover two of Australia's best-kept secrets on this immersive four-day escape to King and Flinders Islands. Nestled in the heart of Bass Strait, these remote gems offer pristine beaches, ancient boulders, gourmet produce, and stories shaped by the sea and centuries of settlement. From exclusive off-road touring and gourmet crayfish feasts to poignant Aboriginal heritage sites and encounters with wildlife, this journey blends rugged natural beauty with regional charm and refined hospitality. Travel in style by private aircraft and enjoy the personal care of local guides, who are passionate about their island homes.

Flinders Island, located in Bass Strait, is a sanctuary of natural beauty and rugged landscapes. It features pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, dramatic granite peaks and lush hills. The island's terrain is reminiscent of Scotland's; it is wild and woolly! Much of the region is still precisely as Matthew Flinders found it when he first explored this area over 200 years ago. The island's historical past is sometimes dark but compelling with its cultural sites, notably Wybalenna, a historic Aboriginal settlement, and the Furneaux Museum. Join us on a full three-day tour with expert guides and explore its beauty and wonder.

Embark on a remarkable journey across three of Australia's most remote and captivating southern islands, shaped by the wild forces of Bass Strait and the Great Southern Ocean. Explore the windswept beaches, lichen-covered boulders and rugged ranges of Flinders and King Islands, before venturing to Kangaroo Island, famed for its thriving wildlife, artisanal produce and dramatic coastal formations. With two nights at each destination, this immersive air safari promises extraordinary scenery, rich local character and a deep connection to the raw beauty of Australia's island frontiers.

Strahan offers some of Tasmania's most beautiful scenery, located on the rugged and remote west coast of Tasmania. Not serviced by commercial flights, Australian Air Safaris solves the access issue by flying directly from Melbourne to the Strahan airstrip in ninety minutes. Learn about the mining, timber and hydro industries in the wilds around Queenstown, contrast that with the magnificent Gordon River, wonder at the convict prison on Sarah Island, step back in time on the West Coast Wilderness Railway and indulge in delectable food and wine in this spectacular region.

Escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and rich history of King Island, nestled in Bass Strait. Embark on a three-day adventure filled with wilderness exploration, breathtaking vistas and culinary delights. With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, discover the island's hidden gems and indulge in its delicious fresh produce.

The Tasmanian Wilderness hosts a diversity of unspoiled habitats and ecosystems, with plants and animals found nowhere else, and some of the world's oldest and most extensive tracts of temperate rainforest. It also boasts some of the cleanest air and waterways in the world, such as the Franklin, Gordon and Arthur Rivers. The rugged and pristine coastlines around Cape Grim on the west, juxtaposed with the beautiful turquoise waters of the Freycinet Peninsula on the east, highlight that you have just about reached the bottom of the planet, remote and largely untouched by human activity. Join us on a seven-day fly-around exploration, enjoying the abundant local produce and epic wilderness, all shared by a small group of like-minded travellers and expert local guides who will happily tell you about life in their region of Tasmania's great wilderness.

Halfway between the mainlands of Tasmania and Australia in Bass Strait, King Island beckons visitors with the promise of rugged beauty, wilderness, adventure, history, stunning views, and incredible fresh produce. King Island Feast offers a decadent taste of this quiet and easy-going island for a special day out. This tour is operated on a small group private basis.

From east to west, Tasmania boasts a rich variety of wildlife, breathtaking scenery and fantastic dining options. Your tour starts at Strahan on the west coast and then takes you through the central highlands and Cradle Mountain before reaching Hobart in the east. Gentle walking tours offer the perfect opportunity to get close to nature and take stunning photographs. Indulgent dining options will replenish your energy levels. Join us for an unforgettable experience in our smallest state.

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Wild and natural Phoques Bay on King Island has miles of pristine surf beach, mostly deserted. There is great swimming (though as hazardous as any surf beach), and superb fishing at your fingertips, as well as all of King Islands attractions. The property has two sheltered dune valleys, just back from the beach, with flat camping spaces surrounded by coastal scrub. At this time, there are two camping sites on offer, one in each valley, so you have complete privacy. A castaway paradise for those after isolation, to disconnect and recharge. Peel yourself away from the beach and solitude, to discover King Islands delights, such as lunching on local crayfish and oysters, sampling the cheeses at the King Island Cheese Tasting Rooms and golfing at your choice of the island's 3 beautiful golf courses - 2 of which are considered amongst Australia's top 4 courses. King Island is a 3/4 hour flight from Melbourne, bringing you to a calmer more relaxed world. Bring your camping gear with you, or cars/campers can be sent over on the weekly cargo ship.

Yambacoona House is your place to re-connect with your people away from the distractions of the world. Golf at Cape Wickham; fish and walk the beaches of Phoques Bay and Yellow Rock or swim at Disappointment Bay. Ramble the back roads and range the countryside; surf the famous Martha Lavina, and at the end of the day, sit round the fire. Whatever memories you decide to make, add them to the people who have met, danced, dined, drunk at Yambacoona House over the past 120 years.

Situated on 32 acres of oceanfront property on the west coast of King Island, Buttons by the Beach is a secluded off-grid beach house with unobstructed views of the Southern Ocean and rugged landscape from almost every room. Perched into a sand dune and protected from the elements, Buttons by the Beach is the perfect place to relax and unwind from the rigours of life in this remote and cosy setting. It is the ideal place for golfers who want to relax after a long day on King Island's magnificent courses, surfers who love watching the waves roll in or for those who just want to get away from it all and feel truly at ease. Buttons sleeps up to seven guests and comprises of a fully equipped kitchen for entertaining, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a quiet office with futon sofa bed and a gym. While remote, it is only a short flight from Melbourne or mainland Tasmania and offers all modern comforts of living including fast Starlink internet, reliable Telstra reception and streaming channels. Buttons by the Beach has everything you need to retreat from the world, entertain with friends and relax in this special part of Australia. We look forward to welcoming you to Buttons By the Beach on the edge of the island - and the edge of the world.