Intrepid Travel
Reef & Rainforest Short Break
5 days · Small-group
Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree
The best short option, pairing an outer reef day with ancient rainforest, easy to bolt onto a city stay.
from $1,690Compare dates & prices
Guided & Escorted Trips
Australia Tour Packages
Australia rewards travellers who plan the route as carefully as the highlights. The distances are vast, the seasons flip from the northern tropics to the southern coast, and a well-built package can save you days of logistics while unlocking places that are hard to reach on your own. This guide compares real, well-known operators and realistic itineraries so you can match the right trip to your time, budget and travel style.
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Below you will find a curated comparison table of standout packages, followed by deeper sections organised by duration, group size, luxury and private travel, senior and accessible options, all-inclusive fly-and-tour deals, themed journeys, regions and the best companies. Prices are indicative 'from' rates in USD and shift with season, cabin or room category, and departure date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison rather than a firm quote.
Whether you want a fast East Coast highlights run, a slow food-and-wine loop of the Great Ocean Road, a spiritual few days at Uluru, or a reef and rainforest escape in Tropical North Queensland, there is a package here to anchor your plans. Read the inclusions closely, since airfare, park fees and some meals are the biggest swing factors between similar-looking trips.
Best Australia Tour Packages
| Tour | Duration | Route | Group | Style | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Southern AustraliaAAT Kings | 14 days | Sydney to Adelaide via Melbourne, Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island | Max 40 | Guided coach | $4,295 | Compare dates & prices |
| Best of the East CoastIntrepid Travel | 9 days | Sydney to Cairns via Byron Bay, Fraser Island & the Whitsundays | Max 16 | Small-group active | $2,690 | Compare dates & prices |
| Red Centre & Top EndAAT Kings | 7 days | Alice Springs to Darwin via Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kakadu | Max 40 | Guided coach | $3,150 | Compare dates & prices |
| Australia EncompassedG Adventures | 18 days | Melbourne to Cairns via Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Uluru & the Reef | Max 16 | Small-group | $4,150 | Compare dates & prices |
| Highlights of AustraliaTrafalgar | 12 days | Cairns to Sydney via the Reef, Uluru & Melbourne | Max 40 | Premium guided | $4,850 | Compare dates & prices |
| Tasmania ExplorerAAT Kings | 8 days | Hobart loop via Freycinet, Cradle Mountain & Port Arthur | Max 40 | Guided coach | $3,090 | Compare dates & prices |
| Reef & Rainforest Short BreakIntrepid Travel | 5 days | Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree & Cape Tribulation | Max 12 | Small-group | $1,690 | Compare dates & prices |
| Southern Highlights Self-DriveAAT Kings | 10 days | Melbourne to Adelaide via Great Ocean Road, Grampians & Barossa | Private | Self-drive | $2,450 | Compare dates & prices |
| Ultimate AustraliaTrafalgar | 20 days | Perth to Cairns via Margaret River, Uluru, Melbourne & Sydney | Max 40 | Premium guided | $8,290 | Compare dates & prices |
| Sydney, Uluru & Reef in StyleG Adventures | 11 days | Sydney, Uluru, Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef | Max 16 | Small-group comfort | $3,890 | Compare dates & prices |
Australia Tours by Duration
How long you have shapes everything, from whether you attempt a coast-to-coast run to how many internal flights you need. As a rule of thumb, one week suits a single region, two weeks lets you pair two regions comfortably, and three weeks opens up a true national circuit. These picks span short breaks to grand tours.
AAT Kings
Red Centre & Top End
7 days · Guided coach
Alice Springs to Darwin via Uluru & Kakadu
A focused week that covers the Outback icons without rushing the cultural sites.
from $3,150Compare dates & prices
Intrepid Travel
Best of the East Coast
9 days · Small-group active
Sydney to Cairns
A nine-day eastern seaboard run that balances beaches, islands and rainforest.
from $2,690Compare dates & prices
Trafalgar
Highlights of Australia
12 days · Premium guided
Cairns to Sydney via Uluru & Melbourne
Two weeks is the sweet spot for the reef, the rock and the harbour in comfort.
from $4,850Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Great Southern Australia
14 days · Guided coach
Sydney to Adelaide via Melbourne & Kangaroo Island
A fortnight through the south's cities, coast and wildlife islands.
from $4,295Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
Australia Encompassed
18 days · Small-group
Melbourne to Cairns via Adelaide & Uluru
For travellers with three weeks who want centre and coast on one loop.
from $4,150Compare dates & prices
Trafalgar
Ultimate Australia
20 days · Premium guided
Perth to Cairns
The grand tour when you want the west coast added to the national highlights.
from $8,290Compare dates & prices
Small-Group & Guided Australia Tours
Small-group tours cap numbers, use local leaders and lean into hands-on experiences, while larger guided coach tours trade intimacy for comfort, step-on-step-off ease and strong hotels. Both handle the logistics of Australia's distances well. Choose small-group for flexibility and social travel, guided coach for a smoother, lower-effort pace.
Intrepid Travel
Best of the East Coast
9 days · Small-group active
Sydney to Cairns
Max 16 travellers, a local leader and plenty of free time between the set highlights.
from $2,690Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
Australia Encompassed
18 days · Small-group
Melbourne to Cairns
A CEO-led long haul with community-based stops and a good balance of overland and flights.
from $4,150Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
Sydney, Uluru & Reef in Style
11 days · Small-group comfort
Sydney, Uluru & Cairns
Upgraded hotels and internal flights for those who want small-group feel with more comfort.
from $3,890Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Great Southern Australia
14 days · Guided coach
Sydney to Adelaide via Kangaroo Island
A full-service guided coach circuit with a Travel Director handling every detail.
from $4,295Compare dates & prices
Trafalgar
Highlights of Australia
12 days · Premium guided
Cairns to Sydney
Premium guided travel with signature local dining and quality central hotels.
from $4,850Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Tasmania Explorer
8 days · Guided coach
Hobart loop
An easygoing island circuit that suits travellers who prefer a settled coach pace.
from $3,090Compare dates & prices
Luxury & Private Australia Tours
At the top end, Australia does luxury exceptionally well, from wilderness lodges to private guiding and premium rail. Private departures let you set the pace, choose your rooms and add helicopter transfers or exclusive dining. Expect indicative prices to climb quickly with lodge category and any private-guide element.
Trafalgar
Ultimate Australia
20 days · Premium guided
Perth to Cairns
The most complete premium circuit, upgradeable with better rooms and lounge flights.
from $8,290Tailor-made quote
AAT Kings
Private Red Centre Journey
5 days · Private guided
Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon
A private Outback itinerary with a dedicated guide, dinner under the stars and flexible timing.
from $6,900Tailor-made quote
Trafalgar
Luxury Reef & Rainforest
6 days · Luxury
Port Douglas, the Reef & Daintree
Boutique Port Douglas basing with premium reef access and private rainforest guiding.
from $5,400Tailor-made quote
AAT Kings
Private Great Ocean Road & Wine
7 days · Private guided
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road & Yarra Valley
A chauffeured coast-and-cellar-door trip with reserved tastings and coastal lodges.
from $5,950Tailor-made quote
G Adventures
Sydney, Uluru & Reef in Style
11 days · Comfort upgrade
Sydney, Uluru & Cairns
An accessible step up in comfort for travellers who want flights and better hotels without full luxury pricing.
from $3,890Tailor-made quote
Australia Tours for Seniors & Accessible Travel
Australia is one of the better long-haul destinations for older and mobility-conscious travellers, but the right package makes a large difference. Look for guided coach tours with unpacking of one to three nights per hotel, low daily walking distances, ground-floor or lift-served rooms, and porterage of luggage. AAT Kings and Trafalgar both operate modern coaches with wide doors, higher seating and rest-stop scheduling, while smaller vehicles are available on private departures for those who tire on full-size coaches. Key practical points to confirm before booking: whether the Great Barrier Reef vessel has step-free boarding and a stable pontoon rather than a small boat, since pontoon-based operators like those out of Cairns and Port Douglas suit limited mobility far better than sailing catamarans; whether Uluru itineraries use the flat, sealed sections of the base walk and offer a coach around the rock rather than requiring the full loop; and whether Kakadu or Daintree days involve boardwalks, which are generally wheelchair and walker friendly, versus uneven bush tracks. Ask about altitude-free, low-heat scheduling in the Red Centre, as summer heat is a genuine risk for older travellers, making the April to September window strongly preferable. For accessible travel specifically, request confirmation of accessible hotel rooms at each stop rather than only at the first, aisle-accessible coach seating, and whether a companion can be seated alongside. Slow-paced or 'easygoing' branded departures reduce the number of early starts and long driving legs. Travel insurance with strong medical and evacuation cover is essential given the distances between major hospitals in remote regions.
AAT Kings
Tasmania Explorer
8 days · Easygoing coach
Hobart loop via Freycinet & Cradle Mountain
Cooler climate, short walks and multi-night stays make this one of the gentler options, with boardwalk viewpoints at the main sights.
from $3,090Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Great Southern Australia
14 days · Guided coach
Sydney to Adelaide
Full porterage, quality central hotels and a steady pace, with Kangaroo Island wildlife viewed from easy tracks.
from $4,295Compare dates & prices
Trafalgar
Highlights of Australia
12 days · Premium guided
Cairns to Sydney
Pontoon-based reef access and a coach option at Uluru make this workable for many with limited mobility; confirm accessible rooms at booking.
from $4,850Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Private Red Centre Journey
5 days · Private guided
Uluru & Kings Canyon
A private small vehicle lets you skip the harder Kings Canyon rim climb for the gentler creek walk and set your own rest breaks.
from $6,900Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
Sydney, Uluru & Reef in Style
11 days · Fly-between comfort
Sydney, Uluru & Cairns
Internal flights remove the long, tiring overland legs, ideal for travellers who cannot sit on a coach for full days.
from $3,890Compare dates & prices
All-Inclusive Australia Packages (incl. airfare)
True all-inclusive Australia packages bundle international or internal airfare with hotels, most meals and the headline experiences, which is valuable given how much internal flights add on a country this size. Read the fine print: 'all-inclusive' rarely means every meal and drink, and international airfare is often a priced add-on from your home city rather than included. These picks either include internal flights or are commonly sold as fly-inclusive bundles.
Trafalgar
Ultimate Australia
20 days · Premium guided, internal flights included
Perth to Cairns
Includes the internal flights that stitch the west, centre and east together, plus many meals and signature experiences.
from $8,290Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
Sydney, Uluru & Reef in Style
11 days · Internal flights included
Sydney, Uluru & Cairns
The two internal flights are built in, so the headline price already covers the costly overland shortcut.
from $3,890Compare dates & prices
Trafalgar
Highlights of Australia
12 days · Fly-inclusive available
Cairns to Sydney
Commonly sold with internal flights and many meals; add international airfare from your gateway city.
from $4,850Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Red Centre & Top End
7 days · Meals & fees inclusive
Alice Springs to Darwin
Park fees, cruises and most meals are bundled, making the on-tour cost predictable once you arrive.
from $3,150Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Great Southern Australia
14 days · Land-inclusive
Sydney to Adelaide
A land package covering hotels, sightseeing and select dinners; pair with a flight-inclusive booking through the operator.
from $4,295Compare dates & prices
Themed Australia Tours
If a particular interest drives your trip, a themed itinerary concentrates the experiences you care about, whether that is cellar doors, Aboriginal culture, adventure or the freedom of a self-drive. These picks show how the same regions can be reframed around food and wine, culture, active adventure or independent driving.
AAT Kings
Southern Highlights Self-Drive
10 days · Self-drive
Melbourne to Adelaide via Great Ocean Road & Barossa
Food, wine and coast at your own pace, with hotels and key tastings pre-booked and a car you arrange.
from $2,450Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Red Centre & Top End
7 days · Cultural
Uluru to Kakadu
Strong Aboriginal cultural interpretation at Uluru and in Kakadu's rock-art galleries.
from $3,150Compare dates & prices
Intrepid Travel
Best of the East Coast
9 days · Adventure
Sydney to Cairns
Sailing, 4WD on Fraser Island and snorkelling for travellers who want to be active.
from $2,690Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Private Great Ocean Road & Wine
7 days · Food & wine
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road & Yarra Valley
A chauffeured cellar-door and coastal-dining route through Victoria's best wine country.
from $5,950Compare dates & prices
Trafalgar
Luxury Reef & Rainforest
6 days · Nature & wildlife
Port Douglas, the Reef & Daintree
A nature-focused theme pairing reef marine life with the biodiversity of the Daintree.
from $5,400Compare dates & prices
Australia Tours by Region
Australia's regions each reward a different season and mindset. The East Coast is the classic first trip, the south coast is all coast and wine, the Red Centre is the cultural and desert heart, Tropical North Queensland is reef and rainforest, and Tasmania and the West Coast are the rewarding add-ons. Match the region to your travel month, since the tropical north is best in the dry from May to October and the south shines in the warmer months.
Intrepid Travel
Best of the East Coast
9 days · East Coast
Sydney to Cairns
The definitive eastern seaboard run through beaches, islands and reef gateways.
from $2,690Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Southern Highlights Self-Drive
10 days · Great Ocean Road & South
Melbourne to Adelaide
The south coast's cliffs, wine regions and Kangaroo Island wildlife.
from $2,450Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Red Centre & Top End
7 days · Outback & Red Centre
Alice Springs to Darwin
The desert heart from Uluru to the wetlands of Kakadu.
from $3,150Compare dates & prices
Intrepid Travel
Reef & Rainforest Short Break
5 days · Tropical North Queensland
Cairns & the Daintree
Reef and rainforest concentrated into a short, high-impact break.
from $1,690Compare dates & prices
AAT Kings
Tasmania Explorer
8 days · Tasmania
Hobart loop
Cool-climate coast, highlands and heritage on a self-contained island circuit.
from $3,090Compare dates & prices
Trafalgar
Ultimate Australia
20 days · West Coast add-on
Perth to Cairns
The only pick here that folds in Western Australia's Margaret River and Perth.
from $8,290Compare dates & prices
Best Tour Companies for Australia
The right operator matters as much as the route. Below is a straight comparison of well-known companies that run Australia well, with the travel style each does best and who each suits. Match the operator to your pace, budget and appetite for structure versus flexibility.
Guided coach & small-group Outback
AAT Kings
An Australia specialist with deep Outback and southern coverage. Suits travellers who want a local expert operator and a smooth, well-run coach experience.
Small-group active & responsible
Intrepid Travel
Capped small groups, local leaders and a sustainability focus. Best for active, budget-aware and solo travellers under about 50.
Small-group value
G Adventures
Sociable small-group trips with good value and community-based stops. Suits first-time small-group travellers wanting flexibility.
Premium guided
Trafalgar
Polished premium coach travel with signature dining and strong hotels. Best for comfort-focused travellers who want everything arranged.
Premium & business-class coach
Insight Vacations
Roomier coaches and boutique dining at the upper-premium tier. Suits couples wanting extra space and refined touches without full private cost.
Luxury guided & expedition
APT
An Australian luxury operator strong on the Kimberley and premium rail. Best for travellers wanting high-end, remote-region journeys.
Youth small-group
Contiki
Fast-paced, social trips for 18 to 35s. Suits younger travellers prioritising fun and price over comfort.
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How to Choose, Costs & FAQ
When is the best time to tour Australia?
Visit the tropical north and Red Centre in the dry season from May to October, and the southern coast, Tasmania and cities in the warmer months from November to April. Shoulder seasons offer the best balance nationwide.
How many days do I need to see Australia?
One week covers a single region well, two weeks lets you pair the reef, the rock and a city, and three weeks or more is needed for a true coast-to-coast circuit including the west.
Are international flights included in the tour price?
Usually not. Most land packages exclude international airfare, though many bundle internal flights; always confirm what the 'from' price covers before comparing.
Which operator is best for older or less mobile travellers?
AAT Kings and Trafalgar run modern coaches with porterage and easygoing pacing, and pontoon-based reef trips suit limited mobility better than sailing vessels. Confirm accessible rooms at every stop when booking.
Small-group or guided coach: which should I choose?
Choose small-group tours like Intrepid or G Adventures for flexibility, lower numbers and social travel, and guided coach tours like AAT Kings or Trafalgar for comfort, porterage and a lower-effort pace.
Are the prices shown final?
No. They are indicative 'from' rates in USD that vary by season, room or cabin category and departure date, so use them for comparison and request a live quote to confirm.