| Visitors from around the world are lured to | | | | beaches. For those seeking a more exclusive |
| Australia and its vast untouched wilderness | | | | destination, Orpheus Island is a natural paradise |
| regions, from sweeping desert landscapes to | | | | offering unrivalled service and seclusion. Located |
| dense tropical rainforest, to the reef teeming with | | | | within its own National Park, the 5 star resort |
| fish and everything in between. Diverse | | | | accepts no more than 42 guests at any one time |
| ecosystems which support unique wildlife, | | | | and is free of such intrusions as telephones, |
| together with a rich aboriginal culture, combine to | | | | televisions, day-trippers or children under 15. From |
| create an experience like no other. Far from the | | | | this blissful base you may wander through the |
| frenetic bustling of the city, you will find peace in | | | | island habitat or dip into the surrounding waters |
| the rhythm of this ancient land and be revived by | | | | rich with marine life. |
| its raw beauty. | | | | 3. Uluru (Ayers Rock), Northern Territory |
| Discover Australia's spectacular natural wonders, in | | | | Far from the teeming aqua waters of the Pacific, |
| world class comfort, at one of these top five | | | | Australia's rugged red centre is an entirely |
| luxury wilderness holiday destinations. | | | | different yet no less stunning environment. Here, |
| 1. Lord Howe Island, New South Wales | | | | each experience will create memories to last a |
| World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island truly is a | | | | lifetime: bath in the kaleidoscope of colours as the |
| jewel of the Pacific, a pristine haven which feels a | | | | sun rises over Uluru; dine under the diamond |
| thousand miles from civilisation and yet is only a | | | | studded canopy of the desert sky; soak in the |
| two hour flight from the Australian East Coast. | | | | astonishing landscape on a luxury tour by airplane, |
| Allow your cares to float away in its crystal | | | | camel or Harley Davidson; learn about this sacred |
| lagoon or venture further from the beach to | | | | place from the ancestral stories related by your |
| discover a captivating underwater realm in the | | | | Aboriginal guide. |
| world's most southerly coral reef. Meander | | | | Award winning Longitude 131 is a luxury |
| through palm and banyan forests or hike Mt | | | | wilderness camp located in the sand dunes |
| Gower. You can fill your day with adventure or do | | | | alongside the dual World Heritage listed Uluru - |
| nothing but relax. | | | | Kata Tjuta National Parks. As one of only 30 |
| Amongst all this natural beauty, you can also | | | | pampered guests, your time here is guaranteed |
| enjoy the pampering of a 5 star resort. Lord | | | | to be beyond extraordinary. |
| Howe Island Arajilla Retreat is an exquisite | | | | 4. Kimberley, Western Australia |
| sanctuary where spa treatments rejuvenate the | | | | Broome, a multicultural coastal town in the north |
| body while the magic of the island revitalises the | | | | of Western Australia, is the gateway to some of |
| spirit. | | | | the most remote and breathtaking wilderness in |
| 2. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland | | | | the world. Your Kimberley luxury holiday can be |
| There are many ways to access one of the | | | | as adventurous or relaxed as you wish it to be, |
| great natural wonders, the largest coral reef | | | | from outback camping by four wheel drive, to |
| system in the world. For a truly exceptional Great | | | | scenic flights with station stopovers, to leisurely |
| Barrier Reef luxury holiday, consider combining | | | | cruises through colourful gorges. Beyond the |
| reef cruising with a stay at one of the many | | | | wondrous landscape stretching to the horizon in |
| premier island resorts. | | | | every direction, highlights include swimming in |
| Small ship cruises allow you to leisurely explore | | | | turquoise gorge pools beneath cascading waterfalls |
| the reef, pausing to swim, snorkel and dive at all | | | | and Aboriginal guided tours. |
| the best locations, and go ashore on remote island | | | | 5. |