Family journey through Fiji and Australia

Settle in at Vomo Resort Fiji on Vomo Island, a private paradise in Fiji’s Mamanuca archipelago. Spend sun-drenched days relaxing on secluded white-sand beaches, snorkeling the reef, and stand-up paddleboarding. One highlight: a private day trip to Vomo Lailai island for your own family beach picnic, surrounded only by gin-clear waters and the horizon. Nature walks, reef explorations, and guided activities keep young adventurers engaged while parents unwind at the spa or The Rocks restaurant.

Head to your first stop in Australia: Port Douglas, a former sleepy fishing village that is now a relaxed but sophisticated base to explore the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Here you’ll settle into Thala Beach Nature Reserve, a coastal rainforest retreat with its own private beach. Let the kids cool off in granite-lined natural swimming pools or spot birds and butterflies on a guided nature walk.  

Set off on foot to experience the Daintree Rainforest on a private Ngana Julaymba Dungay tour led by your Aboriginal guide. Learn to throw a spear, forage for bush tucker (the native fruits, seeds, and plants Aboriginal people have gathered for generations), and wade into a freshwater stream for a cool-down after your walk. Kids gain hands-on insight into the world’s oldest living culture, guided by storytelling and play.

Sail by luxury catamaran to the Low Isles to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel coral gardens, visit a historic lighthouse, and enjoy a relaxed beachside lunch, all with a marine biologist on board to share insights along the way.  

Journey deep into Queensland’s outback to Mount Mulligan Lodge, a cattle station-turned-luxury lodge set beneath an 11-mile sandstone escarpment sacred to the Kuku Djungan people. This is an ancient landscape where Aboriginal stories, gold rush history, and rugged wilderness converge. Pile into a private ATV to roam the vast property, try your hand at barramundi fishing, spot playful wallaroos, or take a guided gold mine tour.

Touch down in Brisbane and settle into the Westin, where you’ll spend the last several days of your trip. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the pool before heading to South Bank Parklands, where lagoon-style pools, playgrounds, and shady picnic spots give everyone room to roam.  

Spend the day exploring Australia’s iconic wildlife and conservation efforts. Begin with a koala safari in the bush at Spicers Hidden Vale, spotting wild koalas and learning about vital research protecting them from threats like habitat loss. Then, visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane for a behind-the-scenes tour, where you’ll meet koalas up close, feed kangaroos, and encounter beloved Aussie animals like dingoes, wombats, Tasmanian devils, and platypuses.

Step into Bluey’s World, an immersive adventure through the Heeler family’s home (and a dream for any young fan). Follow clues, solve games, and meet characters as you explore. Or for older kids (and sports lovers), catch a Brisbane Lions AFL match at The Gabba.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before a driver collects your family for a private transfer to the airport. After snorkeling reefs, meeting koalas, and chasing sunsets across the outback, your family departs with hearts full, stories flowing, and memories destined to be retold for years.