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The Outback and tropics are special. Like, once-in-a-lifetime special and this is the perfect opportunity to get out there. From Uluru and Kings Canyon in the Red Centre to Kakadu and the Kimberley up north, save up to 20%* on small group adventures across Australia.
*Offer is valid until 31 March 2026 for select tours departing in 2026. Correct as of 16 March 2026.
Western Australia & the Red Centre
Best of Uluru & Kings Canyon
4 Days | Alice Springs to Uluru | Departs May - December 2026 & January - December 2027
Explore striking landscapes and connect with First Nations cultures in the heart of the Outback
Spend four days in the Red Centre exploring some of Australia’s most incredible natural wonders. Starting in the quintessential Outback town of Alice Springs, you’ll go on a celestial journey through the glittering night sky with an expert astronomer, then hit the road to Western MacDonnell Ranges National Park (Tjoritja) to learn about its sacred sites with a First Nations guide. Make your way to King Canyon to hike across its famous sandstone plateau, then witness the scale and colours of Uluru at sunset and sunrise. Pack your hiking shoes, swimmers and special adventure shirt (you know the one), because this trip is packed with activities that'll show you what the Outback is all about.
From $2,485 per person twin share WAS $2,760pp
Discover the ever-changing colours of Uluru – one of Australia’s most spiritually significant sites – at sunrise and sunset and walk through the towering rock domes of Kata Tjuta.
Learn about the spiritual significance of Simpsons Gap and the great Tjunba (Perentie) totem that protects the gorge during a guided walk with a First Nations guide.
Experience Outback hospitality at Earth Sanctuary – a family-owned and award-winning dinner show. Tuck into a gourmet barbeque before joining an astronomer on a journey through the night sky.
Stay in hotels with all you need for a comfortable stay – travelling through the Outback doesn’t always mean tents and basic amenities!
Inclusions
Meals - 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport - Private vehicle
Accommodation - Hotel (3 nights)
*Price based on 27 September 2026 departure. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Wild Kimberley Overland
11 Days | Broome return | Departs May - September 2026 & 2027
Explore caves, gorges, oases and mountains in the Outback
Get wild on this 11-day adventure through the remote Kimberley Outback. Sparsely populated and ruggedly beautiful, you’ll walk through Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges Conservation Park to Manning Gorge, explore the Tunnel Creek cave system and spend two nights under the stars in your permanent tented camp in Purnululu National Park. Swim in waterfalls and gorges, hike through red-rock formations and palm oases and learn about the rich First Nations history of the area from Traditional Custodians. Whether you’re visiting from overseas or travelling domestically, this journey through the Kimberley showcases some of the best parts of the Aussie Outback.
From $4,159 per person twin share WAS $4,890pp
Explore the Tunnel Creek cave system and learn about Jandamarra, a First Nations freedom fighter who used the caves to evade police in the late 1800s.
Take a guided walk through Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges Conservation Park to Manning Gorge, where you can swim beneath a waterfall and view ancient Indigenous rock art.
Spend two nights under the stars in your private permanent tented camp in Purnululu National Park, with stunning views of the Bungle Bungles.
Walk through Cathedral Gorge and experience the natural amphitheatre of red rock, carved out over millions of years to create this incredible acoustic wonder.
Visit Lake Argyle, one of the largest man-made lakes in the southern hemisphere. Learn how the lake transformed this once-dry region into an agricultural oasis and take a dip in the infinity pool at Lake Argyle camp.
*Price based on 23 & 30 August 2026 departure. Minimum age for this tour is 12 years old.
Uluru & Kata Tjuta Express
3 Days | Uluru return | Departs April - December 2026 & January - December 2027
Take a short trip to see the massive monolith of Uluru and the red hues of Kata Tjuta
On this Outback Australian adventure, spend three days soaking up the iconic sites and natural landscapes of the Northern Territory. Starting in either Alice Springs or Yulara, you’ll watch as the sun sets over the epic monolith from a prime viewing location with your local leader and small group of fellow travellers. Then, walk around Kata Tjuta (formerly known as 'The Olgas') as mighty Mount Olga towers above your track. Walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole, maybe take the opportunity to spend the night at the Field of Lights experience, then look up as the brilliant night sky comes alive. End it all back at Uluru with one of the best sunrises you’ve ever seen!
From $1,435 per person twin share WAS $1,790pp
Watch the sun set and rise over Uluru – a massive sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory’s arid Red Centre and Australia’s most iconic site. In the evening, watch the landscape change from a prime viewing area, then at sunrise, walk around the rock’s base as it lights up.
Take the Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge walk with your local leader, where Kata Tjuta (Mount Olga) towers on one side above the track below.
Walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole and soak in the incredible Outback landscape as you learn about its importance to the Indigenous Anangu people.
Look up – this area of Australia’s Outback is pretty incredible for stargazing! With minimal light pollution, you’ll be able to see the Milky Way in all her glory.
Inclusions
Meals - 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport - Private vehicle
Accommodation - Hotel (2 nights)
*Advertised price based on this tour on 6 May & 1 July 2026 departures. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Tropical Escapes
Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
6 Days | Cairns return | Departs April - December 2026 & January - December 2027
Take an adventure to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
Mix outdoor activities and cultural education on a six-day adventure to the Daintree Rainforest (the oldest rainforest in the world, which finds its home in tropical North Queensland) and Cape Tribulation. Starting in Cairns, you’ll take guided First Nations walks, visit waterfalls and learn about bat rehabilitation at Australia’s largest facility. Then explore the Mareeba Wetlands as the sun goes down, swim in Mossman Gorge, walk and hike through rainforest, spot tropical fish, turtles and birdlife by watering holes and enjoy loads of free time to truly make the adventure yours.
From $2,639 per person twin share WAS $2,930pp
Start your trip with an eco-tour of Mandingal Bay in Cairns with a First Nations guide and experience a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.
Visit the Daintree Rainforest – the oldest rainforest in the world – and Cape Tribulation on a stunning day that ticks off two UNESCO World Heritage areas (nature lovers rejoice!).
Hang out at Tolga Bat Hospital – the country’s largest rehabilitation facility for the famous upside-down critters – and learn about their research and advocacy projects.
Watch the sunset over the Mareeba Wetlands on a unique wildlife spotting experience hosted by Forever Wild – an organisation focused on combatting climate crises with community and conservation-based activities.
Witness the expansive and iconic Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure, where you can see the colourful corals and tropical fish as you swim with turtles off the Daintree coast.
Inclusions
Meals - 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport - Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation - Hotel (5 nights)
*Price based on 7 November 2026 departure. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree
5 Days | Cairns return | Departs April - December 2026 & January - December 2027
Walk through ancient rainforests, snorkel in the world’s largest coral reef and spot local wildlife
Journey through some of Australia’s greatest natural wonders on this five-day trip through Queensland. Take the Skyrail over the tropical rainforest and mountain town of Kuranda, relax on the warm sandy beaches in Port Douglas and explore the Daintree Rainforest – the oldest living rainforest in the world. Look out for crocodiles on a wildlife-spotting boat tour on the Daintree River and spend a full-day snorkelling at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef. Then, walk through Mossman Gorge with a local Aboriginal guide, where you’ll learn about the area and its links with Dreaming. With an Intrepid leader by your side, you can get closer to some of Australia's favourite places, no matter how much time you have.
From $2,545 per person twin share WAS $2,990pp
Soar over the world’s oldest rainforest on the Skyrail – 7.5 km of cableway that takes you to the mountain village of Kuranda.
Explore the oldest rainforest in the world, the ancient Daintree Rainforest, with an experienced guide. Ride an electric eco-boat along the Daintree River (Julaymba) and look for crocodiles along the way.
Snorkel of the Great Barrier Reef – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the underwater ecosystem and the fragility of the environment from professional marine biologists.
Join a local Aboriginal guide on a Dreaming walking tour. Learn about the local environment in Mossman Gorge, bush food and native plants before a morning tea of bush tea and damper.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Greening Australia. Donations help them tackle Australia’s complex environmental challenges, restoring landscapes at scale – in ways that work for communities, economies and nature.
Inclusions
Meals - 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport - Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation - Hotel (4 nights)
*Price based on 29 October 2026 departure. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Explore the East Coast
Melbourne to Brisbane Adventure
13 Days | Melbourne to Brisbane | Departs September - December 2026 & January - February, October - December 2027
Bushland, beaches, wineries and wilderness on Australia’s east coast
Spot native wildlife as you travel along Australia’s scenic east coast and learn about First Nations culture. On this 13-day adventure from Melbourne to Brisbane, you’ll drive along the Bunurong coast to Wilsons Promontory, where you'll walk along the Lily Pilly Gully Boardwalk and visit Squeaky Beach – known for its sand that squeaks when you walk on it. Venture through the picturesque Hunter Valley – one of Australia’s most popular winery regions and visit some cute and cuddly koalas in an animal hospital near Port Macquarie. Hang loose in the bustling beachside town of Byron, and learn about First Nations history from local Aboriginal guides.
From $5,269 per person twin share WAS $6,195pp
Travel to Wilsons Promontory – the largest national park in Victoria. Walk through the temperate rainforest and visit Squeaky Beach, known for its rounded quartz sand that squeaks when you walk on it.
Learn about the country’s rich First Nations history from Traditional Custodians during your Bilbaan Cultural Experience – a walking trail part of the Gateway to Bundian Way.
Spot Koalas in their natural habitat on Raymond Island. Learn about their leisurely lifestyle, their diet of eucalyptus leaves and how they communicate with one another.
Join a guided oyster tour on Pambula Lake and see how Sydney rock oysters are sustainably farmed. Learn about the area’s geology and culture from a local oyster farmer and taste some of the fresh shellfish.
Keep your eye out for kangaroos on your way to a wine tasting in the chilled-out Hunter Valley – a picturesque region in the rural hills of New South Wales – then take an easy hike through Crowdy Bay National Park.
*Price based on 5 October 2026 departure. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Best of Sydney & Blue Mountains
4 Days | Sydney return | Departs April - December 2026 & January - December 2027
Explore the highlights of Sydney and the Blue Mountains
Short on time? This bite-sized trip dives into the best bits of Sydney. Kick off along the buzzing Darling Harbour, then wander the historic laneways of The Rocks, see famous sites like the Sydney Opera House and experience the Sydney Harbour area through a First Nations lens on the Tribal Warrior Harbour Cruise. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains to walk through eucalyptus-scented forests, take in views of the iconic Three Sisters rock formations and visit Jenolan Caves – the world’s oldest open cave system. Wrap up with a gourmet tasting experience at a truffle farm in Oberon before heading back to Sydney.
From $1,939 per person twin share WAS $2,420pp
Deepen your understanding of Sydney Harbour on the Tribal Warrior Harbour Cruise. Join First Nations hosts to listen to cultural stories, learn about ancient food gathering techniques and watch a traditional dance performance.
Enjoy a short getaway over a couple of days, making the most of your four days in Sydney and the Blue Mountains, or choose to add this trip onto another one to discover more of Australia’s highlights.
Explore the Blue Mountains and walk through the gorgeous scenery of Katoomba Falls, Echo Point Lookout and the Three Sisters.
Taste gourmet truffle treats, learn about aroma profiles and discover how grading works at a truffle farm in the alpine region of Oberon.
Visit the ancient Jenolan Caves – an impressive network of karst chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites. You’ll also learn about the caves’ cultural significance to the Gundungurra people.
Inclusions
Meals - 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport - Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation - Motel (3 nights)
*Price based on 5 August & 2 September 2026 departures. Advertised savings is based on this tour. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
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