Great Southern Islands

Depart for Flinders Island, which has spectacular views over the Australian coastline. A local guide will take you on a two-day exploration of the island. Starting at the stunning beach at Trousers Point, tour Whitemark, Walker's Lookout, Mt Strzelecki and Lady Barron before arriving at your accommodation.

2 nights: Whitemark Foreshore Apartments or Island Quarters

Explore Wybalenna, the site of the Tasmanian Aboriginal settlement between 1833 and 1847, when all indigenous Tasmanians were moved to this location. The Furneaux Museum offers a fascinating insight into its history.

Drive north to Killiecrankie, famous for its white topaz, which is known as Killiecrankie Diamonds. Visit Palana, where evidence of WWII surveillance is still visible, then to North East River, where the Tasman Sea and Bass Strait meet.

Heading west, fly to King Island.

Visit Naracoopa, then to the island's western side for a quick stop at the unique kelp factory. Explore British Admiral Beach with its tragic shipwreck history and the local museum and finish your tour by sampling cheeses from the famous King Island Dairy.

Dinner is at the highly rated Wild Harvest restaurant.

2 nights: King Island Wilderness Retreat

Join a 4WD Hidden Southern Experience tour. Discover hidden bays, coves, and the 7,000-year-old Calcified Forest for a short walk before a white tablecloth paddock-to-plate lunch with fresh crayfish.

Take it easy this afternoon, with relaxed visits to more local sites, before another meal of culinary delights at Wild Harvest.

Fly to Kangaroo Island with a stunning scenic flight over the 12 Apostles on the way.

The best way to see 'KI' is by 4WD, and Exceptional KI Tours will show you the best of this stunning island. After lunch, travel east and take in the views of Pelican Lagoon and Pennington Bay. Late afternoon, enjoy canapes and a glass of sparkling wine before transferring to your hotel in American River.

Finish off the day with a delicious dinner in this tranquil location.

2 nights: Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

Begin with a guided walk of Seal Bay, one of the best places in the world, to get up close to Australian Sea Lions in the wild. On to the iconic Flinders Chase National Park at the island's western end. Highlights include the impressive Admirals Arch and the sculptured granite Remarkable Rocks. Enjoy a seafood BBQ lunch before returning to American River in the late afternoon.

Discover some of Kangaroo Island's cottage food industries. First is Clifford's Honey Farm, believed to have the world's last remaining stock of Ligurian bees. On to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery before a gourmet picnic lunch. Visit the award-winning KI Spirits gin distillery.

Arrive back home in the evening, the end of a tremendous southern islands exploration.