"Australia does everything a little bit differently: the bizarre wildlife, the alien landscapes and the unique Aboriginal culture."

Escorted Tours and Holidays in Australia

Australia does everything a little bit differently: the bizarre wildlife, the alien landscapes and the unique Aboriginal culture. It’s both a country and a continent, where a population of 25 million is spread out across a landmass the size of Europe. From the rainforests of Queensland to the scorching deserts of the Outback, from the wineries of the Hunter Valley to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia promises adventure on an epic scale.

Get your cultural fix in the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney and Melbourne, or head out into the wild to meet Australia’s most emblematic creatures, from koalas and kangaroos to quokkas and echidnas. Get to grips with Aboriginal folklore and visit sacred Uluru, or chill out in the Whitsundays and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. If you’re feeling extra adventurous then head for the remote Kimberley region in the far northwest, a land of bizarre rock formations and gushing waterfalls. Enjoy a liquid lunch in the wine regions of Hunter Valley and Barossa, or get away from it all on the ruggedly beautiful island of Tasmania. There is so much to see in Australia that one visit is never enough, so make use of that long flight home and start planning your return trip...

 

Touring Highlights of Australia

  • Sydney is a beautiful and buzzing city, with great beaches, a thriving foodie scene and the famous curves of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most precious natural treasures, stretching for over 1,000 miles off the coast of Queensland.
  • Escape Sydney for the day and spend some time exploring the leafy lanes and sun-dappled vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region.
  • Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is one of Australia’s most famous sights, a colossal rock formation of rusty red sandstone that is sacred to the local Aborigines.
  • Take the boat from Perth to Penguin Island, home to a colony of around 1,200 cute little penguins, along with pelicans, ospreys and cormorants.
  • Kangaroo Island is home to Australia’s most famously bouncy wildlife, as well as spectacular rock formations eroded by the weather and waves over the centuries.
  • Around a fifth of Australia’s wine is produced in the Barossa Valley, a compact region with a distinctive German heritage thanks to the 19th century settlers who arrived here from Silesia and Prussia.
  • The Ghan is one of the world’s great rail journeys, crossing the vast emptiness of central Australia between Darwin and Adelaide. En route you’ll pass through starkly beautiful scenery, visit National Parks and stop off at the Outback town of Alice Springs.
  • Trek the canyons and clifftops of the rugged Blue Mountains, just to the west of Sydney, and enjoy spectacular vistas and intriguing Aboriginal art.
  • The ancient Daintree Rainforest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to a wealth of rare endemic species such as the 600-million-year-old zamia fern and the elusive cassowary.
  • Kangaroos may be Australia’s most iconic animal, but koalas are surely the cutest. There are plenty of zoos and sanctuaries where you can see these little eucalyptus-munchers up close, but there’s nothing quite like encountering them in the wild.
  • Australia’s Aboriginal culture stretches back thousands of years, and is expressed through ancient rock art, the sound of the didgeridoo and evocative stories of the Dreamtime.
  • Cosmopolitan Melbourne is the nation’s sporting capital, home to both the Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Open tennis tournament.
  • Remote and little known even in Australia, the Kimberley is home to weird and wonderful rock formations, spectacular waterfalls, abundant wildlife and ancient Aboriginal rock art.
  • Rural and remote, with a fascinating history as a former penal colony, the island of Tasmania offers a completely different experience to the cities of the mainland.
  • The Whitsunday Islands are one of the real highlights of the Queensland coast, a string of 74 mostly uninhabited tropical islands fringed by gorgeous white sand beaches.
  • The remote Outback town of Alice Springs is your base for exploring the ‘Red Centre’, within easy reach of attractions including Uluru, the Devil’s Marbles and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).
  • Australia’s most celebrated drive, the Great Ocean Road, winds its way along the southern coast of Victoria, taking in deserted beaches, gushing waterfalls and lush rainforest, as well as some of the country’s best surf spots.
  • Western Australia’s spectacular Ningaloo Reef teems with colourful marine life, including whale sharks, clownfish and turtles, and the reef’s proximity to the shore means it’s more easily accessible than the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Fraser Island, off the coast of Queensland, is the world’s largest sand island, so vast that it’s able to support a tropical rainforest, and the native wildlife includes dolphins, manta rays and dingos.

 

 

Tour Types in Australia


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29 Nights

The Wonders of Australia

This epic tour will introduce you to Australia's iconic cities, most famous landmarks and diverse natural wonders

Starts:Australia
Ends:Australia
Group Size:15- 35
Difficulty:Classic Touring
Operator:Travelsphere

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£9149
£8699pp including flights £300 per night
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9 Nights

Contrasts of the Kimberley

The Kimberley is where your next adventure begins on this 10-day escorted tour in Australia.

Operator:Globus

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£4399
£4049pp excluding flights £450 per night
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9 Nights

Contrasts of the Kimberley with Horizontal Falls

Discover Australia's Kimberley region, including the iconic Horizontal Falls. Unforgettable adventures await with Globus, book now!

Operator:Globus

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£5119
£4769pp excluding flights £530 per night
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12 Nights

Inspiring Australia

Adventure across Australia on this 13-day guided tour

Starts:Cairns QLD, Australia
Ends:Sydney NSW, Australia
Group Size:18- 22
Operator:Luxury Gold

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£9143pp excluding flights £762 per night
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8 Nights

Contrasts of Australia

Ticking off favorites along the East Coast, this Australia sightseeing tour explores dazzling cities, sundrenched shores, and stunning scenery

Starts:Melbourne VIC, Australia
Ends:Sydney NSW, Australia
Operator:Trafalgar

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£4465pp excluding flights £558 per night
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6 Nights

Trek the Larapinta Trail

The Larapinta Trail, arguably one of the best desert trails in the world, explores Tjoritja or the West MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia

Starts:Alice Springs
Ends:Alice Springs
Group Size:1- 12
Difficulty:High
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£1800pp excluding flights £300 per night
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5 Nights

Best of Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain

On this six-day exploration of ruggedly beautiful Tasmania, you’ll head to takayna / Tarkine – the greatest expanse of cool temperate rainforest in the country (and the second largest expanse in the w

Starts:Launceston
Ends:Launceston
Group Size:1- 12
Difficulty:Medium
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£1595
£1515pp excluding flights £303 per night
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3 Nights

Uluru & Kings Canyon Family Adventure

Gather the troops and venture into Australia’s heart for a four-day family adventure that travels from Alice Springs to Uluru

Starts:Alice Springs
Ends:Yulara
Group Size:1- 16
Difficulty:Medium
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£865
£735pp excluding flights £245 per night
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4 Nights

Kimberley Family Holiday

Head straight into the wilds of the Kimberley region on this five-day family-friendly Top End adventure

Starts:Broome
Ends:Broome
Group Size:6- 24
Difficulty:Medium
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£955pp excluding flights £239 per night
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4 Nights

Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island

Explore some of Perth’s natural highlights in just five days with a trip that takes you from Western Australia’s capital city, through the Margaret River region, across to Fremantle and then to Rottne

Starts:Perth
Ends:Fremantle
Group Size:1- 12
Difficulty:Low
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£1270
£1016pp excluding flights £254 per night
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12 Nights

Perfect Tasmania

Like its name suggests, this is your perfect Tasmania tour

Starts:Hobart (TAS)
Ends:Hobart (TAS)
Operator:Trafalgar

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£5148
£4892pp excluding flights £408 per night
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2 Nights

Upgraded Uluru & Kata Tjuta Independent Adventure

Enjoy and explore the adventure on this Upgraded Uluru & Kata Tjuta Independent Adventure tour.

Starts:Uluru
Ends:Uluru
Group Size:1- 18
Difficulty:2 - Light
Operator:G Adventures

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£819pp excluding flights £410 per night
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6 Nights

Hike the Great Ocean Walk

This seven-day hiking tour takes you from Melbourne to Cape Otway National Park and on to the famous 12 Apostles passing fur seal colonies, beaches, forests, sea cliffs, light stations and lookouts al

Starts:Melbourne
Ends:Melbourne
Group Size:1- 12
Difficulty:High
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£1775pp excluding flights £296 per night
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6 Nights

Sydney to Brisbane Experience: Bushwalks & Surfing

Enjoy and explore the adventure on this Sydney to Brisbane Experience: Bushwalks & Surfing tour.

Starts:Sydney
Ends:Brisbane
Group Size:1- 20
Difficulty:3 - Average
Operator:G Adventures

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£1019
£764pp excluding flights £127 per night
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7 Nights

Best of Northern Territory

Immerse yourself in the unique Outback landscapes and rich First Nations culture of Australia’s Red Centre and Top End on this eight-day adventure

Starts:Alice Springs
Ends:Darwin
Group Size:1- 15
Difficulty:Medium
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£3040pp excluding flights £434 per night
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16 Nights

Highlights of Australia

17 Days - Classic Escorted Tours - Highlights of Australia

Starts:Sydney NSW, Australia
Ends:Melbourne VIC, Australia
Group Size:0- 50
Operator:Riviera Travel

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£5099pp including flights £319 per night
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10 Nights

Tastes of Southern Australia

Combining cities, country towns and coastlines, expect the Southern highlights on this Australia tour package

Starts:Sydney
Ends:Adelaide
Operator:Trafalgar

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£3779pp excluding flights £378 per night
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3 Nights

Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Family Adventure

Gather the family and journey into the Northern Territory's rugged Top End on this short but sweet four-day adventure

Starts:Darwin
Ends:Darwin
Group Size:1- 16
Difficulty:Low
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£920pp excluding flights £307 per night
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7 Nights

Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track

Hike the Margaret River coastline and surround yourself with some of Western Australia’s best sights, from epic clifftop views to colourful wildflowers, and dolphins leaping from the Indian Ocean

Starts:Perth
Ends:Perth
Group Size:1- 12
Difficulty:High
Operator:Intrepid Travel

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£1540pp excluding flights £220 per night
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19 Nights

Grand Tour of Australia

20 Days - Classic Escorted Tours - Australia with Uluru Extension

Starts:united
Ends:United Kingdom
Group Size:25- 50
Operator:Riviera Travel

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£6399pp including flights £337 per night
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