7 DAYS IN BRISBANE AND SURROUNDS - SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES OF AUSTRALIA

At a glance:

• 3 nights Brisbane
• 1 night Mount Cotton
• 2 nights Scenic Rim

The Journey

• Nearest Major City: Brisbane
• Duration: 7 Days
• Mode of Transport: On Foot, Helicopter, Touring vehicle

DAY 1

Take a Walk Brisbane private Art & Design tour.

See the best sculpture, design, murals and architectural features in the CBD – a mix of contemporary commissions, historical sculpture, rogue street art and building facades. Finish at the internationally renowned Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art  in time for lunch.

This afternoon, stroll down to Brisbane’s cultural and entertainment precinct and take a VIP Gondola on the Wheel of Brisbane. Enjoy birds-eye views of the city, complete with luxurious leather seats, tinted windows, a piccolo of Sirromet wine.

Check into Spicers Balfour.

This evening, transfer to Spirits of the Red Sand for an Aboriginal live theatre experience.

Spirits of the Red Sand is an award-winning immersive experience that takes you beyond Dreamtime to 1800s Australia when the British and Aboriginal ways of life collide. Incorporating indigenous song and dance, 3-course dinner and meet and greet of cast and crew, this is a unique evening of entertainment.

Highlights:

• Discover Brisbane’s open-air art scene on a walking tour.
• See panoramic views of Brisbane from a VIP gondola on the Wheel of Brisbane.
• Enjoy a complete immersive live theatre and dining experience with Spirits of the Red Sand.

DAY 2                                                    

Join an Eco Safaris Gourmet Tastes of Australia private tour.

Visit three boutique wineries and learn about the wine and beer making processes on a guided tour. Enjoy a 5-course lunch with guided wine and beer tasting matched with gourmet food then take a beautiful country drive with gorgeous views of Sunshine Coast and Glasshouse Mountains.

Spend the evening discovering Brisbane’s secret small bars such as John Mills Himself, Maker and Mermaid Lounge.

Highlights:

• Indulge in gourmet food and wine matched with breathtaking scenery on a private tour.
• Discover the dens and subterranean lounges of Brisbane’s secret small bars.

DAY 3

This morning take a Story Bridge Adventure Climb for 360° panoramas of Brisbane and its surrounds – from the Glass House Mountains to Moreton Bay and south to the Scenic Rim.

Choose a restaurant on Brisbane’s riverside for a relaxed lunch then return to your hotel and collect your overnight bag.

Take a V2 Helicopters Scenic flight of Gold Coast and Mt Tambourine.

Fly to Surfers Paradise admiring the breathtaking hinterland views of Mt Tambourine along the way Descend to 500ft and track along the Gold Coast’s iconic beach below the high-rise buildings.

At the conclusion of your scenic flight transfer to Sanctuary by Sirromet for your overnight stay, located on the grounds of Sirromet Winery. The 560-acre property captures amazing views across Moreton Bay.

Enjoy one night in a private tented pavilion in a tranquil bushland setting.

Indulge in an 8-course Taste Plate Dinner at Restaurant Lurleen’s where each course is matched to a premium estate wine.

Highlights:

• Witness extraordinary views of the Gold Coast and Mount Tamborine on a private helicopter flight.
• Spend the night in a romantic private tented pavilion.                                 

DAY 4    

Take a Sirromet Ultimate Winery Experience tour with 2-course lunch.

Go behind the scenes and take a look at the full-scale operation of the working winery and learn how the award-winning Sirromet wines are created. Enjoy a private wine tasting of Sirromet’s most highly awarded wines.

Enjoy lunch at the award-winning Restaurant Lurleen’s, while taking in the breathtaking views out to Moreton Bay and the sand ridges of Stradbroke Island.

Return to Brisbane and check into Spicers Balfour.

Highlights:

• Enjoy a private tasting of premium Sirromet wines not usually available for tasting.
• Savour lunch with a view at Lurleen’s Restaurant.

DAY 5    

Depart on an early morning transfer to Spicers Scenic Rim Trail for the 2-Day Walk. (Departs Fridays March to November*)

Experience the great outdoors and bush luxury! Walking along the Great Dividing Range and through the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest, see native fauna and flora, unique ecosystems and learn the history of settlers and original Indigenous inhabitants. Enjoy luxurious accommodation, gourmet food and wine, and attentive service.

Day 1: Spicers Trailhead to Spicers Canopy (13km)

Commence the walk at Main Range National Park and ascend Mount Mitchell for breathtaking views. Learn about conservation initiatives in the Nature Refuge then after lunch, descend into the stunning Spicers eco-camp. Unwind with afternoon tea and a dip in the hot tub before dinner in the main lodge followed by star gazing on clear nights.

Overnight at Spicers Canopy.

Highlights:

• Stand on the edge of the Great Dividing Range and take in the stunning views.
• Relax at camp with a soak in the hot tub.
• Enjoy a luxury glamping experience at Spicers Canopy.

DAY 6 

Day 2: Spicers Canopy to Spicers Peak Lodge (15km)

Walk along Oakey Creek, before ascending to Spicers Peak Lodge atop Cedar Mountain. Take in the vistas at several stops before being welcomed at the summit with refreshments. You will then be transferred back to Spicers Canopy to relax before a farewell dinner.

Dinner and overnight at Spicers Canopy.

Highlights

• Ascend to the top of Cedar Mountain, spotting goannas, wedge tail eagles, wallabies and the Glossy Black Cockatoo along the way.
• Savour a luxurious afternoon tea at Spicers Lodge.
• Relax over a celebratory gourmet dinner and drinks.

DAY 7                                                    

Return to Brisbane.

*A five-day five-night guided experience also operates from March to November.