What are the kashrut standards for this Australian tour?

The tour is supervised by the Gourmet Kosher Community Kashrut, overseen by Rabbi Yoni Isaacson. All meals are Glatt Kosher and prepared fresh on-site by a dedicated culinary team and full-time mashgichim. Meat is Glatt, and baked goods are Pas Yisroel. While chalav stam is used based on the rulings of Rav Moshe Feinstein zt'l, Chalav Yisroel options can often be arranged upon special request.

Which regions of Australia does the itinerary cover?

The 10-day luxury itinerary begins in Cairns and focuses on the Tropical North Queensland region. Key highlights include exploring the Daintree Rainforest, visiting the rainforest village of Kuranda via sky rail, and spending time in the coastal town of Port Douglas near the Great Barrier Reef.

Are meals and drinks included in the tour package?

This is a fully inclusive 5-star experience. Guests receive three gourmet meals daily, including packed lunches for day trips and snacks and bottled water during excursions. Quality kosher wines and soft drinks are also included with dinner. Any necessary imports of kosher meats or specialty products are managed by the GKS team to ensure high culinary standards in remote locations.

Where do guests stay and eat during the trip?

The tour utilizes luxury hotel partners in North Queensland. The GKS cheffing team and mashgichim establish a temporary kosher kitchen environment within these high-end resorts to provide a seamless fine-dining experience without compromising on comfort or kashrut.

Is the trip suitable for those looking for relaxation as well as sightseeing?

Yes, the itinerary is designed to balance adventure with relaxation. Activities include visiting crocodile refuges and exploring river gorges, but the schedule also includes 'Resort Days' in Port Douglas where guests can enjoy the tranquil surroundings and luxury facilities of the coral sea coast.

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Location: Cairns, QLD, Australia

Organizer: Gourmet kosher safaris

About

On this luxury kosher trip, we enjoy 10 days of incredible scenery, gourmet kosher food, luxury hotels and fascinating culture. We will experience this breathtaking tour together relishing in adventure, fun and unforgettable memories!

DAY 1-TROPICAL NORTH-QUEENSLAND: DAINTREE RAINFOREST

After landing early in the morning or the night before in Cairns, our tour begins here in tropical North-Queensland, gateway to two world-class wonders of nature: The Great Barrier Reef, and the Daintree Rainforests.

Today, we explore the magnificent Daintree Rainforests, one of the largest rainforests systems on Earth. Driving up the mountains through incredible scenery to the rainforest village of Kuranda, explore the village and its numerous attractions and take the incredible sky rail down, over the river-gorge and rainforests, back to the coast. We also visit a crocodile refuge, getting to know one of Australia's most famous wildlife species.

Afterwards we drive to Port Douglas, a town on the Coral Sea that boasts magnificent beaches and our luxurious accommodation. Settle in after a full day and be seated to a dinner that will set the stage for the upcoming days.

DAY 2-RESORT DAY/EXPLORING PORT DOUGLAS

After a good nights sleep, wake up to the fresh smell of ocean and views of Port Douglas. After your delightful breakfast you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the tranquility of your surroundings to relax and experience the resorts facilities.

Those wanting to get out can explore this town offering and get shopping done.

For adventure-seekers, take a drive to Cairns where the day offers endless optional possibilities. Feel the rush of skydiving, bungy jumping, or jungle swinging for an unforgettable adrenaline boost. For a breathtaking and serene experience, soar over the region on a hot air balloon ride and take in stunning views of the tropical landscapes (at an additional cost.)

Whether you choose to embrace the thrill or enjoy some downtime, your final day in this area of Australia is a chance to create lasting memories in this vibrant tropical paradise.

DAY 3-GREAT BARRIER REEF

Today experience up close one of the Seven Wonders of the natural world, the largest coral reef on the planet, which stretches 1000 miles from one side to the other!

We depart Port Douglas by boat (private charters available for extra fee), cruising through crystal-clear waters to the fixed pontoons in the heart of the reef, from where we have a chance to snorkel, and for those able to go diving. If you prefer to remain dry, the pontoons have underwater observatories from which the incredible life of the reef can be observed. A relaxed cruise takes us back to our hotel, for a well-deserved dinner.

DAY 4-5 -ARRIVE IN SYDNEY & SHABBOS

After breakfast, we depart for the airport to catch our flight to Sydney, the city with a whopping 5.312 million inhabitants, which is in fact not the capital of Australia as many people believe.

An unforgettable Shabbat awaits in the famous Bondi-Beach neighborhood, both the center of the Jewish community and one of the most popular tourist spots of Sydney.

On Shabbat afternoon, the walking enthusiasts can enjoy part of the spectacular coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee.

DAY 6-SYDNEY TOURING

After a relaxing and vibrant Shabbos, this morning after breakfast we venture out to enjoy the sights and sounds of Sydney, including Hyde Park, the famous Opera House, the Botanical Gardens, the Rocks, an incredible boat excursion in the harbor, and of course, some free time for shopping.

DAY 7-ARRIVAL AT AYERS ROCK

This morning, we rise early and take a 3-hour flight to one of the most important and old tourist destinations in Australia, Uluru, or Ayers Rock.

On our arrival, we will be taken to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, a great place to start your exploration of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. At the center you'll find an introduction to Anangu culture.

The Anangu people are Uluru's traditional custodians and have lived in the area for over a thousand years. At the center you can purchase Anangu art, watch craft demonstrations, or join a bush tucker session.

This will be the starting point to the Mala Walk, where a park ranger will take us along the base of the rock, stopping to tell the story of the Mala (rufous hare-wallaby) people. We will learn more about traditional Aá¹‰angu culture, rock art and how the park is managed.

DAY 8-CAMEL TREK AND BASE WALK

This morning, after a hearty breakfast at our resort, we are taken to a camel farm near our resort. We'll explore the camel museum and saddlery. It is home to over 50 friendly working camels who visitors fall in love with! Guests leave with lifelong memories of Uluru and the Outback.

If you are looking for the ultimate way to experience this beautiful desert region, you must get on one of the camels. You'll see the desert scenery atop a camel for a unique perspective. Just climb aboard for a quiet, leisurely walk and view the surrounding area from 6 feet up.

We will explore the large red sand dunes in the cool, clear morning and watch the sun rise over Uluru. Your guides will point out the desert flora and fauna along the trail.

DAY 9-KATA TJUTA

After an early breakfast, and all packed up, we drive nearby to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), meaning many heads, a series of enormous rock domes. We start our morning early with a drive to the Kata Tjuta dune viewing area. Only a short walk from the carpark we'll find magnificent panoramic views of the domes and a relaxing place to sit and absorb the ever-changing colors of the landscape.

We will continue on the road to Kata Tjuta and find out just how ancient and imposing the domes are by tackling the Walpa Gorge Walk, which is an easy walk and follows a stream to a grove of flourishing spearwood.

In the afternoon, we say goodbye to this astonishing scenery and take a direct flight to Melbourne, Australia's second most famous city. We will be welcomed at the airport by one of our representatives and head to our hotel. We will have some spare time to relax at the hotel facilities until dinner is served.

DAY 10-COPY OF DAY 7-ARRIVAL AT AYERS ROCK

On our much-awaited arrival in Melbourne on Wednesday, we are met at the airport and taken for a walking tour of this colorful and dynamic city, where we explore the modern city center, the Yarra Riverfront with its eclectic bars and coffee shops, and some of its contrasting quaint side alleys.

Depending on your return flight, we could visit other sites during Thursday such as the Jewish area of Caulfield and others.

We will transfer you to the airport in time for your international flights home, rich with incredible memories of our time down-under.

"‹We offer the option to extend your journey by staying with us for Shabbos, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the serenity and charm of this beautiful city just a little longer.

About the provider

Gourmet Kosher Safaris is a name synonymous worldwide with continual innovation, absolute reliability and unwavering dedication to the highest standards of kashrut, cuisine, accommodation and overall travel experience - no matter where you go.

Our founder
"‹In 2001, Rav Yoni Isaacson decided to share his passion for travel, wildlife and gourmet cuisine...

...and boy are we glad he did! Armed with nothing more than his extensive knowledge of geography and halacha, a heightened sense of appreciation for fine cuisine and lots of confidence, he started a little business that has grown into one of the most respected luxury kosher travel companies in the world.

"‹GKS was born when Rabbi Yoni Isaacson pioneered the first Gourmet Kosher Africa Safari in 2001. That unforgettable experience soon became highly sought-out by kosher travelers across the globe and it didn't take long for GKS to became the leading name in luxury kosher eco-tourism.

Rooms & accommodation

Australia

Kashrut & dining

Freshly prepared Glatt-kosher Gourmet Kosher meals daily, under our strict hashgacha
Packed lunch on day's out
Snacks and plenty bottled water on excursions; drinks during meals
Quality kosher wines served at dinner

AT GKS, WE PARTNER WITH LUXURY HOTELS

together with whom our own cheffing team and certified mashgichim are able to reach an unparalleled level of kosher gourmet experience.

Our highly trained team of guides, chefs and mashgichim accompany each group to some of the finest hotels in every region, creating meals of fine-dining experiences that would be the envy of any top-notch restaurant."‹

You will be accompanied and attended to through every stage of the journey with our personalized concierge services. Our fully inclusive 5-star trips include not only three lavish meals per day, but also soft-drinks, fine wines, snacks on excursions, and many other special touches.

Religious life & Shabbat

Wherever possible, our preference is to use the highest standard of local kashrut authorities to provide our kashrut certification

Our meals are prepared fresh on site in the presence of a full-time mashgiach. At GKS there is no pre-cooked food brought in from the cities, and certainly no doubling up of the guide or host as mashgiach.

All meat is glatt by default, fresh baked products are pas Yisroel. Regular milk is only used when our kosher certifier permits it on the basis of the ruling of Rav Moshe Feinstein zt'l. Chalav Yisroel lechumra is available in most venues on special request.

Although we are subject to local import regulations and availability in all the regions we visit, nonetheless, we spare no effort or reasonable expense to source the wide variety of kosher products required for a high-end culinary experience, including importing kosher meats, wines, and dairy products from the nearest or most suitable country with a viable Jewish community life.

Of course, despite our uncompromising efforts, when unavoidable limitations exist, such as the beef ban in India and ban on importing raw red-meats into the Galapagos, then our menus are adapted accordingly with every effort made to minimize the impact on the variety of quality dishes we serve.

When local quality kosher baked goods are unavailable, our own pastry chef bakes fresh breads and pastries daily.

Activities & entertainment

Sydney

Location

Address: Cairns QLD, Australia

Getting there

Tuesday, 19 August "“ Thursday 28 August (10 days)

Arrive by: Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, by latest 10am, in Cairns, Australia. (or preferably the day before)

Depart: Thursday, 28 August from Sydney

Please enquire for person sharing and single supplement

Contact

Organizer: Gourmet kosher safaris
Location: Cairns, Australia
Phone: +972-52-392-1883
WhatsApp: +972523921883
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gourmetkoshersafaris.com