{"id":12550,"date":"2013-08-16T04:51:00","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T04:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/aussie-spring-escapes-with-abercrombie-kent\/"},"modified":"2013-08-16T04:51:00","modified_gmt":"2013-08-16T04:51:00","slug":"aussie-spring-escapes-with-abercrombie-kent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/08\/aussie-spring-escapes-with-abercrombie-kent\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussie Spring Escapes with Abercrombie & Kent!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wanting to shake off the winter blues with a spring escape somewhere close to home? Why not start panning your getaway for the next school holidays or sneak in some sun before the silly season really kicks off. Here are A&K\u2019s top travel suggestions from right around Australia between now and years end.<\/span><\/span>

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September<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Head for some reliable sunshine in Western Australia\u2019s East Kimberley. Newcomer Berkeley River Lodge <\/span><\/div>\n
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is the latest in Aussie eco luxe. Situated overlooking a pristine beach and dramatic red cliffs, access is by float-plane from Kununurra and accommodation is in designer villas decorated in neutral tones with splashes of colour, timber floors, open air bathrooms and private decks with sun beds. There\u2019s plenty to do including river and coastal cruises, beach and bush 4WD tours, fishing, guided walks plus heli-picnics or scenic flights to nearby waterfalls, ancient rock art sites and remote gorges. Children are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

A&K\u2019s 7-day \u2018The Berkeley & Beyond\u2019 journey from $10,254.<\/span><\/div>\n

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October<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Before the big wet sets in, head to the Top End, which is best known for its tropical weather, rich indigenous culture, national parks and laid-back lifestyle. The dramatic and unspoiled landscapes are nothing short of dazzling, and you\u2019ll enjoy the charms of Darwin before a foray into the Litchfield National Park which you\u2019ll see through the eyes of an indigenous guide. Heading further east you\u2019ll bed down at stunning Bamurru Plains on the Mary River floodplains. This exclusive bush camp brings luxury and style to a remote and beautiful wilderness region.<\/span><\/div>\n
A&K\u2019s 6-day \u2018The Untamed Top End\u2019 journey from $4,463.<\/span><\/div>\n

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November: Apple Isle Adventure<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Tasmania is beautiful at any time of the year, but in November in the Apple Isle is spectacular with wildflowers are in bloom, warmer days and rolling green hills and vineyards galore In just six days A&K <\/span><\/div>\n
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lets you experience at your own pace the bold and absorbing art collection of David Walsh at MONA, with two nights at the stunningly situated MONA Pavilions to do it justice. Follow this up with three days at Saffire Freycinet on the stunning east coast, with an interactive cooking experience, oyster farm visits and outdoor activity aplenty.<\/span><\/p>\n

A&K\u2019s 6-day \u2018Escapes: Art & Landscapes of the Apple Isle\u2019 journey is priced from $4,105.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Queensland Gourmet Getaway<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Escape cooler climes and head north to Queensland for a gourmet getaway staying at two luxury lodges from the award-winning stable of Spicers\u2019 Retreats. See why two of their restaurants were standout winners at the 2013 Australian Good Food & Travel Guide\u2019s Chef Hat Awards. Savour a degustation dinner at The Peak plus a 3-course lunch in the Granite Belt wine region, featuring matching wines, a French inspired degustation menu at the Long Apron Restaurant at Spicers Clovelly Estate, a Thai cooking class and a 3-course dinner of local produce.<\/span><\/div>\n
A&K\u2019s 5-day private journey \u2018Queensland Gourmet Getaway\u2019 from $3,555.<\/span><\/div>\n

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December: Victoria\u2019s Great Ocean Eco Walk<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
For a completely different perspective on one of the world\u2019s most iconic road trips, take it all in on foot.\u00a0 Victoria\u2019s famous Great Ocean Road is the focus of A&K\u2019s four-day \u2018Twelve Apostles Walk\u2019, with the most picturesque sections chosen for the route. Follow pathways along the dramatic cliff tops, ramble through grass-tree and melaleuca forests, and sink your toes into soft sandy stretches of beach, with expert guides leading you every step of the way. Each night guests are welcomed \u2018home\u2019 with a foot spa, glass of wine and a gourmet meal of local produce at the purpose-built eco-lodge.<\/span><\/div>\n
A&K\u2019s 4 day \u2018Great Ocean Eco Walk\u2019 is priced from $1,995.<\/span><\/div>\n

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To book your A&K itinerary today or to enquire further please contact Abercrombie & Kent on 1300 590 317 or visit\u00a0www.abercrombiekent.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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Wanting to shake off the winter blues with a spring escape somewhere close to home? Why not start panning your getaway for the next school holidays or sneak in some sun before the silly season really kicks off. Here are A&K\u2019s top travel suggestions from right around Australia between now and years end. September Head […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12550"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12550\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}