Kathleen Vieweg
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Cairns
Touch down in Cairns and begin your adventure with a scenic helicopter ride over Queensland’s rugged outback to Mt Mulligan Lodge. This exclusive luxury retreat is set on a 69,000-acre working cattle station beneath Mount Mulligan and offers refined comfort in a remote wilderness setting.
Settle into your elegant suite and spend the afternoon on the property embarking on guided tours of the historic gold and coal mining sites, taking an ATV for a spin across the bush, or enjoying a scenic helicopter ride for a bird’s-eye view of the landscape.
Each meal at Mt Mulligan Lodge celebrates the region’s best produce with gourmet dishes that showcase local flavors. Mt Mulligan Lodge promises an authentic outback experience, seamlessly blending adventure, history, and indulgence in one of Australia's most remote and captivating settings.
Overnight Mt Mulligan Lodge
Day 2 - 3
Mt Mulligan Lodge
Wake to the sounds of the bush and spend your days as you wish. Cast a line for barramundi, watch the sunrise over the Hodgkinson Valley, paddle a kayak on the weir, or hike through ancient eucalypt forests. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot kangaroos, cassowaries, and a dazzling array of birdlife.
Overnight Mt Mulligan Lodge
Day 4
Journey to the Daintree Rainforest
After breakfast, meet your private guide and set off across the Atherton Tablelands, a region renowned for its biodiversity and ancient highland rainforests. Traverse rolling farmland and savannah escarpments, keeping watch for raptors and other native species. With over 450 bird species inhabiting this area, including 13 found nowhere else, birdwatchers will be in paradise. Your guide will help you spot everything from Magpie Geese and Black Swans to Laughing Kookaburras and dazzling Bee-eaters.
Arrive at Silky Oaks eco-lodge along the Mossman River in the Daintree rainforest. Relax for the evening and enjoy the lodge's amenities and activities.
Overnight Silky Oaks Lodge
Day 5 - 6
Rainforest Immersion
Nestled within the emerald canopy of the Daintree, Silky Oaks Lodge is your gateway to one of the world’s oldest rainforests. Stay in luxurious treehouse-style suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies overlooking the Mossman River or the dense jungle.
Indulge in exquisite cuisine at the Treehouse Restaurant, unwind with a treatment at the Healing Waters Spa, or join a guided walk to discover the rainforest's secrets. Other activities include river snorkeling and yoga, ensuring a balance of adventure and relaxation in this serene sanctuary.
Overnight Silky Oaks Lodge
Day 7
Travel to the Top End
Set off early for the legendary landscapes of Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land, a region steeped in Indigenous culture. Visit the Injalak Arts and Crafts Centre to view traditional artworks inspired by Dreamtime stories, then continue to Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris.
This exclusive lodge, accessible by 4WD or light aircraft, offers sweeping wilderness views, communal spaces, and a sandstone pool. Here, cultural immersion meets comfort, with opportunities to learn from the area’s traditional custodians.
Overnight Davidson's Safari Lodge
Day 8
Sacred Sites and Ancient Art
Spend the day in the extraordinary wilderness of rugged ranges, tranquil billabongs, and monsoonal forests around Mt Borradaile. This land is a registered Aboriginal sacred site and is still owned and managed by the Amurdak people, who have been the traditional custodians for the last 50,000 years. Enjoy activities such as fishing, Aboriginal art tours, and billabong cruises, offering a rare glimpse into this living cultural landscape.
Overnight Davidson's Safari Lodge
Day 9
Wild Bush Luxury
After lunch, journey to Bamurru Plains, an exclusive safari camp set on a vast 740,000-acre property on the edge of Kakadu. The camp’s ten safari bungalows and two private retreats are designed to immerse you in the sights and sounds of the floodplains, with mesh walls that allow you to connect with the environment.
Enjoy panoramic views from the main lodge, dip in the infinity pool, or browse the library between wildlife encounters. As dusk falls, sip a glass of wine while watching the sunset over the wetlands, serenaded by the chorus of Magpie Geese.
Overnight Bamurru
Day 10
Airboat Safaris and Wildlife Encounters
Rise early for an exciting airboat safari across the Mary River floodplains, teeming with birdlife, buffalo, wallabies, and crocodiles. This unique ecosystem of wetlands, savannahs, and woodlands supports an astonishing variety of species. Today, you can take guided nature walks and go wildlife viewing to experience the magic of the Top End’s wilderness.
Overnight Bamurru
Day 11
Departure Day
Enjoy a laid-back breakfast while listening to the dawn chorus of thousands of Magpie Geese, and enjoy a leisurely morning. After lunch, transfer back to Darwin, where your unforgettable journey through Australia’s wild north comes to a close.
