Tailor-made Holiday · Australia
Australia’s Wild South with Kangaroo Island Heli-Safari
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At a glance
This private itinerary weaves together the very best of Australia's varied south, from Melbourne’s chic laneways to the untouched beauty of Kangaroo Island and the vineyard valleys of the Barossa.
Begin in Melbourne, where a curated food and fashion tour introduces you to Australia's stylish cultural hub.
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Then fly by private helicopter to Kangaroo Island, touching down for a multi-day wilderness immersion. With sweeping coastal cliffs and close-up wildlife encounters, this experience offers nature at its most raw, balanced with stunning eco-lodges, gourmet produce, and unforgettable views.
Your journey continues in the Barossa Valley with private tastings, cooking experiences, and vineyard views from your luxury retreat.
Along the way, you’ll meet winemakers, conservationists, and local hosts who share stories that deepen your understanding of the area's unique culture and history.
This itinerary is designed for couples, solo travellers, or friends seeking a connection to nature, without compromising on comfort.
Day by day
This is a sample plan, not a fixed departure. Days can be added, removed or reordered, and almost every client changes something. Prices are an entry-level guide; your quote will be exact.
Days 1-2: Melbourne - Culture, Design & Culinary Discovery
Arrive in Melbourne and settle into a chic, centrally located hotel. Spend your days with a private guide uncovering the creative pulse of the city. Enjoy exclusive access to artisan studios and stylish boutiques before indulging in a progressive culinary experience at an acclaimed LGBTQ+-owned restaurant. You’ll also have the option to explore the nearby Yarra Valley, with tastings at boutique vineyards and time to meet local makers. Through food, fashion and art, Melbourne invites you to immerse yourself in its incredible culture.
On your second evening, you will board a short flight to Adelaide so that you can depart to Kangaroo Island the following morning.
Days 3-5: Kangaroo Island - Heli-Safari & Coastal Wilderness
Board your private helicopter from Adelaide and soar across the Southern Ocean to Kangaroo Island, touching down at a remote clifftop lodge where nature unfolds in every direction. Over the next few days, enjoy expertly guided 4WD safaris and up-close wildlife encounters with sea lions, koalas, and kangaroos. Your heli-safari grants access to coastal wilderness areas inaccessible by road, with curated gourmet picnics in wildflower meadows and sundowners on dramatic headlands.
Each evening, return to your luxurious eco-lodge where chef-prepared dinners are paired with local wines and star-filled skies.
Days 6-8: Barossa Valley - Wine, Wellness & Landscapes
Your final stop is the Barossa Valley, a haven for wine lovers and slow travellers alike. Check into a vineyard retreat and enjoy a private tasting with a local winemaker, followed by a hands-on cooking class using regional ingredients. Explore hidden cellar doors and family-run estates with your guide, and unwind with optional vineyard yoga or a massage overlooking the vines.
A farewell sunset dinner captures the essence of the Barossa Valley – flavourful, generous, and grounded in heritage. It’s a soft landing to an extraordinary journey. You will depart Australia having experienced a wealth of the country’s wildlife, culture and culinary delights.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with travelling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveller, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalised service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ holidays?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalised itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travellers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
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