Paradise Found: Lord Howe Island
Just 600 miles to the west of Australia lies the world’s ‘last’ paradise: Lord Howe Island.
Entries tagged: Australia
These are my Travel Dreams
I’ve always had travel dreams, ever since I was little.
Support Australia Now and in the Future
UPDATE (April 16, 2020): For every booking made from January – March 2020, Ker & Downey was able to donate $3,500 to the Rural Fire Survey. With your support, we were able to give back to the communities who needed it most. We thank you for booking with us! When a crisis like Australia’s bushfires dominates the news, much-loved travel destinations can quickly be labeled no-goes. In recent years we’ve seen it happen after unrest in Egypt, natural disasters in Nepal, and fires in the Amazon, even when safe travel is possible. There are things you can do (and […]
Where To Go in 2020
Curious about where to go in 2020? At Ker & Downey, we think there’s no wrong choice, as long as you get out there and explore your passion for travel… but we’re always happy to make suggestions! Our experts have gathered their own picks for your best bets in 2020 travel, all across the globe. Read on to get inspired to start crafting your own journey.
Deep Dive in Australia
Go further. Get closer. Discover Australia’s amazing water worlds. Exploring the blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is a bucket list item for many visitors to Australia. But beyond the planet’s largest reef system, there’s so much more to see and do in the waters surrounding the Land Down Under.
How to Explore Australia’s Yorke Peninsula
Wild, windswept, and wonderful, Australia’s Yorke Peninsula is a place to explore nature’s beauty and dine on scrumptious fresh fruits of the sea and land. Ker & Downey shares some of our favorite ways to discover this remote and remarkable part of southern Australia. It’s just a preview of what you can expect to discover on our own South Australia Explorer journey, perfectly customized to your own wishes.
Haunted Places Around the World
We’ve collected spooky tales and scary spots for the brave who dare to explore on a Ker & Downey journey. These are our picks for the must-visit haunted places around the world.
More Luxury Treehouses Around the World
We’re big fans of luxury treehouses around the world. We love them so much, we scoured the globe and found eight more treehouses you can stay in. Go ahead, pretend to be a kid again. Kanana, Okavango Delta, Botswana Treehouses Located in the remote reaches of the Okavango Delta, but just close enough to camp for you to feel comfortable, Kanana’s sleep out treehouse is the best way to experience the vast African night sky. It overlooks a waterhole that is home to hippo, crocodile, and varied birdlife during the annual rains. In the dry season, once the water recedes, the […]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites to See With Ker & Downey
Travel with Ker & Downey to see UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe. You’ll enjoy the best of luxury travel with private guides and custom journeys. Ningaloo Coast, Australia The Ningaloo Coast is one of Western Australia’s natural treasures. Named to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2011, the 604,500 hectare coast is alive with an abundance of marine life, turquoise waters, and dazzling white beaches set against a backdrop of rugged limestone ranges. It’s also home to annual migrations of sea turtles, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays, manatees, and whale sharks who can average 40 feet in […]
Set Sail: Northern Australia Cruise
Set sail on a Northern Australia cruise with Ker & Downey on this 18-day journey that includes 10 incredible days at sea! The Northern Territory is Australia’s true Outback—home to the iconic natural wonders of Kakadu National Park, Ayers Rock, Arnhem Land, and the Kimberley Coast. Ker & Downey’s Northern Australia Voyage pairs a Northern Australia cruise with backcountry adventure to reveal the authentic cultural heart and fascinating natural treasures of this remarkable region. Get ready to safari through the ancient, aboriginal lands of Mt. Borradaile, cruise through the crystal clear waters of the coast, and retreat to Broome for romantic and relaxing moments beachside. […]
