Outback luxury honeymoon to Mt. Mulligan Lodge & Orpheus Island

Itinerary in brief: 

• 3 nights Singapore
• 3 nights Mt. Mulligan Lodge
• 5 nights Orpheus Island
• 3 nights Sydney 

Day 1: Depart the UK

Depart the UK from your chosen airport.

Included: International flights

Day 2: Arrive Singapore

On arrival in Singapore, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel, checking in for three nights. You'll be staying at the Marina Bay Sands, the towering hotel that looks out over the harbour. Why not head straight to the rooftop, where you can relax in the iconic swimming pool and soak up the epic views over the city.

Included: Transfers, Marina Bay Sands

Day 3 & 4: Singapore

Spend a couple of days exploring this island city – strolling along the harbourfront, enjoying the lush Botanical Gardens and shopping in the designer boutiques of Orchard Road. We’ve included a short walking tour which will give you some insight into Singapore’s heritage – you’ll walk along the river to see a local fishing village and learn about the colonial buildings and bridges before sipping Singapore Slings in the iconic Raffles Long Bar.

Singapore is melting pot of culture and the best place to experience this is in its food – try dumplings from the hawker stalls of Chinatown, spicy curries in Little India or nutty satay in the Malay District. As the sun sets, make sure you take a walk-through Gardens by the Bay; the enormous illuminated “trees” are a spectacular sight at night.

Included: Marina Bay Sands

Day 5: Fly to Cairns 

You'll be up early this morning to head to the airport in time for your flight to Cairns. You'll arrive in the early evening, where you'll be picked up and driven to your hotel. Spend the evening relaxing, ready for your thrilling helicopter journey to the outback tomorrow. 

Included: Transfers, international flights, 5* hotel 

Days 6 - 8: Mt. Mulligan Lodge

Begin your journey into the outback with an epic scenic helicopter flight up to Mt. Mulligan Lodge. Nestled in the rugged outback hills north of Cairns, this working cattle station sits beneath the towering Mount Mulligan, with a luxury lodge just waiting to be enjoyed. Spend your days here exploring the property on an ATV, learning about the history of the Mount Mulligan coal mine and paddleboarding on the eucalyptus-lined river. 

Meet the station's Brahman cattle, hike along nature trails in the bush, tuck into a romantic picnic at an overlook and tell stories around the fire each evening. Learn about indigenous stargazing as you lie beneath the huge Australian night sky - this is true outback luxury. Relax in your serene suite, soak up the views from your veranda and watch the sunset as you enjoy cocktails and a gourmet dinner inspired by the botanicals of the region.

Included: All meals and some activities, Mount Mulligan Lodge 

Day 9: Fly to Orpheus Island 

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing once more by helicopter, flying over the bush back towards Cairns. From here you'll catch your scheduled flight down to Townsville, where you'll be taken by helicopter to Orpheus Island, just off the coast. 

Included: Helicopter transfers, internal flight, Orpheus Island

Day 10 - 13: Orpheus Island

Welcome to paradise - you have made it to Orpheus Island, a peaceful haven of luxury on one of the most pristine areas of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend your days snorkelling through vibrant coral gardens, hiking through the island's lush interior and paddleboarding in the turquoise waters. Take a dinghy to secluded beaches, enjoy a picnic on the sands and look for whales as they migrate up the coast between May and October. 

Each evening you can tuck into gourmet meals of fresh, garlicky seafood and local fish, all paired with premium wines, whilst you watch the sun set into the ocean. The island takes a maximum of 28 guests, keeping the atmosphere relaxed and intimate, perfect for your honeymoon escape. Whether you fancy trying a cocktail making class, a low tide reef walk or enjoying a romantic starlit dinner on the jetty, you're time here will be something you remember forever.

Included: All meals, some activities, Orpheus Island

Day 14: Fly to Sydney 

Sink your toes into the sand for one last time before hopping back in the helicopter for your flight to Townsville. From here you'll catch your internal flight down to Sydney, where you'll be met at the airport and taken to your hotel for three nights. You'll be staying at the Park Hyatt, right on the harbour, with spectacular views of the opera house from your room. 

Included: Breakfast, helicopter transfers, internal flight, Park Hyatt Sydney

Days 15 & 16: Sydney

You'll have three nights to explore the iconic city of Sydney. Why not head down to the harbour and join one of the many boat cruises to see the Harbour Bridge at its best? Stroll through the Botanic Gardens to Mrs Macquarie's Chair for the best views of the Opera House and the bridge before heading to one of the city's interesting museums. Find the best street food in the markets of the Rocks, hop on a bus to Bondi Beach to walk the famous Bondi to Coogee Trail or take the ferry to explore the beach suburb of Manly.

We've included a fantastic seaplane flight over the harbour. You'll soar over the city, admiring the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the rugged coastline and beaches that surround the harbour. It's a thrilling flight that will give you a unique perspective of the city in one smooth journey over the water.

Included: Seaplane tour, Park Hyatt Sydney 

Day 17: Depart Sydney

Spend your final morning in Sydney - why not head out to enjoy the famous Aussie brunch culture, before being picked up and driven to the airport in time for your flight home. 

Included: Transfers, international flights

Day 18: Arrive UK