All the things you love
and none of the things you don't
Our local knowledge makes the difference for your bespoke holiday through New Zealand or Australia. Your Journey Down Under starts here.
Australia, wonderfully diverse. Discover a place where the reef meets the rainforest. Camp in the outback. Sample local flavours. Go beach hopping! Explore tropical islands. Quirky towns. Charming countryside. Close encounters with wildlife. Vibrant cities. Ancient culture. And more.
How active would you like your journey?
Cool off at the mystical Mossman Gorge. Uncover the mystery of Ayers Rock and The Olga’s. Admire coral gardens and an abundance of tropical fish in pristine waters. Discover the secrets of Melbourne together with a local guide. Visit the Whitsunday Islands, a place where dolphins, turtles, rays and dugongs live.
Discover more about our extraordinary range of activities in Australia.
10 of our best easy-going activities for solo travellers
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"I love exploring different regions with a local guide. You are given so much insight into the region, from a local's perspective."
Ilona, Travel specialist
Good to know
If you book your holiday with us, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of our local tips. All of our favourite things to do DownUnder including food & wine, hikes and scenic walks, sports and active activities, events, family-friendly places and highlights to visit. Plenty of inspiration, so all you have to do is enjoy.
Did you know?
The Aboriginal people of Australia have a living culture of more than 50,000 years. Meet the guides and listen to their fascinating stories. Admire their art and learn how they use nature to survive.
Did you know?
We can design your holiday the way you want. Whether you would like to join a small group for an activity or explore places by yourself with help from our local tips. It's your holiday. Together, we will decide how much free time you want and how many days you would like to spend with a group.
Good to know
One of the best parts about travelling DownUnder is meeting other like-minded travellers. Along the way, join an activity (or more) with a small group of travellers. Here, you can meet an international group of people from all over the world.
Useful facts
Museums
Australia has many fascinating museums to visit. These can be especially found in Melbourne and Sydney. Melbourne has been called the 'cultural capital' of Australia. A very special museum is the Telegraph Station, just outside Alice Springs, a historic telegraph station on the Overland Telegraph Line, which served to relay messages between Adelaide and Darwin. It still looks exactly like it used to and is really a chunk of nostalgia.
Internet in Australia
The internet in Australia can be slow and expensive. In many rural areas, there is also no WiFi. We recommend that you buy yourself a hotspot before you go. This is the cheapest option.
When you buy a prepaid SIM card from a local provider, you can also obtain Internet access, so you can use Google Maps for navigation when travelling for instance. Your own telephone must be SIM-free for this purpose.
Australia’s wine regions
Australia has over 60 wine regions to explore. The majority can be found in Victoria and New South Wales. Some renowned regions are the Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley, Margaret River and Yarra Valley.
Australia is the fifth largest exporter of wine in the world. The country successfully grows a range of grapes but Shiraz may be the one worth mentioning. Which is your favourite?
Wearing sunscreen in Australia
It is important to wear sunscreen every day in Australia and reapply throughout the day. Don’t underestimate the strength of the sun, even when it is cloudy. You don't want to risk getting sunburnt! Be sure to wear a hat and sunglasses too. And as the Aussies say ‘slip, slop and slap’!
Barbecues in Australia
Would you like to experience an Aussie-style barbecue? Australia has ‘free’ barbecues all over the country. Relax in a shaded park and soak up the Aussie lifestyle. And keep your eye out for native wildlife including a large assortment of birds. Be sure to use the region's best locally produced products too!
Train travel in Australia
To travel within Australia it is often faster (and cheaper) to fly. But if you have the time, travelling by train is a good way to travel for a bit of a change. You can travel by train on the Ghan from the far north, through the Outback, to the south.
You will see the landscape change from orange coloured rocks to the green surroundings of the south. Or cross the country from east to west with the Indian Pacific, exchanging cities and beaches for small villages and the void of the Nullarbor Plains.
Some of our favourite train journeys are the Indian Pacific, The Prospector Western Australia, Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Spirit of the Outback. Would you like more information, contact us and we would be happy to talk more about train travel in Australia.
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All the things you love
and none of the things you don't
Our local knowledge makes the difference for your bespoke holiday through New Zealand or Australia. Your Journey Down Under starts here.
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