Planning an Aussie odyssey? Travel with those in the know on a guided multi-day tour. Here's a taster of ten of the best trips.
With 7.688 million-square-kilometres to cover and a limited amount of holiday time to do it in, one of the best ways to hit the ground running in Australia is by doing a guided tour.
Not only will you make the best use of your time and tick off many of the must-sees, but you’ll likely make lifelong friends as part of the deal. And from east to west and tip to toe, these amazing multi-day tours will show you the very best of Oz. Browse our full range of tours here.
1. East Coast Adventure Tour from Sydney to Cairns
The all-points east coast trip has long been a rite of passage for young travellers visiting Oz, and this awesome adventure-style tour makes it oh-so-easy. Hostel accommodation, several meals, and transport are all included in the price, which makes budgeting for your holiday a breeze. And the small group size (a maximum of 20 guests) means you’ll never feel lost in the crowd. Step back in time in The Rocks in Sydney, hit the beach in Byron, do a 4×4 tour of legendary K’gari (Fraser Island), splash down in the Whitsundays, and go troppo in Cairns! Let the fun begin! 16 days | Operator: G Adventures
2. Deluxe Tasmania Tour from Hobart
Do Tassie in style on this 12-day all-inclusive deluxe tour, which starts and finishes in captivating capital Hobart. Upscale accommodation, supremely comfortable coach transport, the services of an expert guide, and most meals and sightseeing experiences are included. From cruising the mirror-like Gordon River to drinking in the azure allure of Wineglass Bay, this is a holiday you’ll look back on in wonder for years to come. 12 days | Operator: APT
3. West Coast Wonders: Perth to Exmouth Tour
The best of the west comes your way on this amazing tour of Western Australia’s Coral Coast region from Perth. Wonder at the lunar-like limestone formations in Nambung National Park, soak up the parched beauty of Kalbarri National Park, marvel at the ancient Stromatolites in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shark Bay, and encounter wild dolphins in world-famous Monkey Mia. This seven-day trip includes accommodation, transport, most meals, and endless memorable moments! 7 days | Operator: Autopia Tours
4. Esperance & Margaret River Tour from Perth
The southern reaches of Western Australia are defined by verdant forests, rugged coastline, and vast blue skies, and are largely crowd free and full of opportunities for adventure! Follow the coast from Margaret River to Esperance on this six-day tour from Perth and let your inner wildling roam! You’ll do incredible hikes, take part in authentic Indigenous cultural experiences, and enjoy meaningful wildlife encounters. From the colossal forests of the Walpole Wilderness Region, to the white sandy beaches of Cape Le Grand National Park — including incomparable Lucky Bay — this tour will take your breath away at every turn! 6 days | Operator: Untamed Escapes
5. Cradle Mountain Overland Track, Tasmania
Take up the challenge of doing arguably Australia’s most famous trek: the 65-kilometre Overland Track, which connects craggy Cradle Mountain with the shimmering waters of Lake St Clair. Departing from Launceston, and with two expert guides at your side, you’ll traverse a wonderland of lofty peaks, alpine meadows, hardy eucalypt woodlands, and glacial tarns. Camp beneath star-filled skies and wake up to mother nature’s extraordinary handiwork each and every day. 6 days | Operator: Intrepid Travel
6. South Australia Outback Adventure Tour
Spend ten richly layered days exploring South Australia’s outback on this small group tour from Adelaide. You’ll visit the famous underground township of Coober Pedy, travel along the legendary Oodnadatta Track, see grandly proportioned Silo Art, and explore the night sky above Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park with the Adnyamathanha First People. Packed with experiences, and utilising comfortable accommodation options, this outback adventure will hold you spellbound from start to finish! 10 days | Operator: Intrepid Travel
7. Highlights of Australia Tour from Melbourne
What’s on your Aussie travel bucket list? Chances are this two-week tour will allow you to tick everything off! And you’ll do it all in the company of a knowledgeable and friendly local guide. You’ll explore cosmopolitan culture-and-cafe-capital Melbourne, see the changing face of mighty Uluru at dawn and dusk, snorkel the wondrous Great Barrier Reef, and watch rays of sunshine dance on the waters of Sydney Harbour. You can also take part in optional experiences like driving the Great Ocean Road and delving deep into the Daintree Rainforest. 13 days | Operator: Trafalgar
8. Daintree Rainforest Tour from Cairns
Situated in Tropical North Queensland, the Daintree is recognised as one of the world’s oldest tracts of rainforest, and has been home to the Kuku Yalanji First People for some 50,000 years. It’s a complex, multi-faceted ecosystem, and this five-day tour from Cairns will take you deep into the region’s emerald heart. Learn about nature’s bounty from a First Nations guide, admire mesmerising vistas of the Mossman River and Gorge, encounter the formidable saltwater crocodile, and see myriad native birdlife. This trip requires a moderate level of fitness; bring comfortable walking shoes and a desire for discovery! 5 days | Operator: Intrepid Travel
9. Northern Territory Coach Tour from Darwin
Encompassing the tropical Top End and arid Red Centre, Australia’s Northern Territory is a travel destination like no other. And you’ll see many of its highlights on this eleven-day comfortable coach tour from Darwin. Uncover a new sense of wonderment in Kakadu National Park, cruise through ancient Nitmiluk/Katherine Gorge, gaze upon majestic Uluru, and discover an Indigenous cultural story 40,000 years in the making. This tour is packed with inclusions and delivers a diversity of experiences unmatched anywhere else in the country! 11 days | Operator: AAT Kings
10. Melbourne to Adelaide Overland Tour
Yes, you could fly between the Victorian and South Australian capitals, but where’s the fun in that? On this relaxed three-day budget tour, you’ll explore some of the magnificent natural landscapes that lie between Melbourne and Adelaide. Drive along the incomparable Great Ocean Road and revel in the rugged splendour of Grampians National Park. Good quality dorm-style hostel accommodation is included in the tour price; alternatively, you can upgrade to private rooms with ensuite facilities. 3 days | Operator: Autopia Tours
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