5 Epic Australia Trips All Australians Must Take

Coming out of the other side of the lockdown, we are all eager to travel. For those in Australia, international travel is not yet within our reach, but that doesn’t mean 2020 is a write-off. With state borders gradually opening up to each other, it’s now time to take those epic ‘close to home’ trips you always planned to but haven’t yet ticked off!

Our Local Designers on the ground know what Australians are looking for when it comes to domestic travel and these five incredible trip experiences are sure to hit the spot. 

This is the time to explore your backyard.

Spend Five Days Driving Through the Red Centre from Alice Springs to Uluru

The heart of Central Australia, the Red Centre is best known for the iconic Uluru Rock and its changing colours, a wonderful place to experience Aboriginal culture and embark on adrenaline-filled desert adventures. 

The extraordinary landscape from Alice Springs to Uluru is characterised by rugged mountain ranges, deep gorges and desert plains. On this five-day self-drive trip in the Red Centre, you’ll encounter some of Aboriginal Australia’s most sacred sites, dine under a star-studded sky and embark on some of the world’s top hikes. 

Fully customisable and 100% private, you can change any element of this trip to suit you and your travel companions. 

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5-Day Lake Eyre in Flood & Wilpena Adventure

Unleash your adventurous spirit on a self-drive journey from Adelaide to Wilpena Pound, where an extraordinary Outback escapade awaits. Soar above the captivating beauty of Lake Eyre, conquer the Flinders in thrilling 4WD expeditions, and luxuriate in safari tent accommodations with mouth-watering meals. Immerse yourself in the legendary Prairie Outback Hotel, where a fossil tour with a local expert will transport you to a bygone era. Get ready for an enticing Outback escapade that will ignite your senses and create memories to treasure forever!

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6-Day Scenic Rim Walk of Queensland

Set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range just outside Brisbane, and surrounded by World Heritage-listed National Parks, the Scenic Rim region is renowned for its exquisite natural beauty. On this six-day hiking trip, you’ll experience it all and more. The combination of rainforests, ancient volcanic plateaus, mountains, ridges, escarpments and forests as well as scenic wining and dining options has helped the Scenic Rim to quickly gain a reputation as one of Australia’s most sought after gourmet walking experiences. With an abundance of unique Australian plants, native animals and distinctive vegetation types, this exciting trail embraces a region which is littered with the legend of the early pioneers who tried to make a living from the harsh but beautiful country. Your local guide will help interpret the land and its stories during each walk, many of which are on private Nature Refuge or National Park and can only be accessed via private land; making this trail one of the least frequented and most untouched walks in Australia. Each evening you’ll stay at lodges that offer a level of detailed service, panoramic scenery, comfort as well as gourmet food and wine which brings new meaning to the concept of luxury walking experiences in Australia.

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8-Day From Sydney to Rock to Reef

This eight-day iconic Australian adventure really shows off the country’s diversity, from the excitement of Sydney to remoteness of the Outback for an Uluru Tour and onto the Great Barrier Reef paradise, you’ll explore and learn about Australia’s natural landscape and all that live in it. You will be staying in hand-picked boutique accommodation and enjoying authentic small group experiences while admiring the most beautiful locations in the country.

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6-Day Brisbane Valley & Scenic Rim Trails

Embark on a unique and memorable journey, cycling in Brisbane Valley and hiking the Scenic Rim trail graded as one of the Great Walks of Australia, on this compact six-day adventure. For the duration of your cycling and hiking adventure, you’ll be accompanied by fully-professional cycling and hiking guides, both local and qualified. Your days will be filled with unique stories of the lands you traverse from your guides and delicious meals at each unique stop you make from forest lodges to luxury glamping tents. This is one of the greatest adventures to discover in Australia!

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8-Day Sydney, Uluru and Great Barrier Reef

This iconic 8-day trip to Australia will take you from Sydney, New South Wales, to Uluru and finishing in Northern Queensland. You will start by exploring the very best of Sydney, including the Bridge Climb, a harbour cruise and an afternoon at Bondi Beach. City exploring done, get ready to be blown away by World Heritage-listed natural wonders, iconic wildlife and the rugged beauty of the Australian Outback. The Uluru region is home to two of Australia’s most famous rock formations, a mighty canyon and an ancient indigenous culture rich in story, dance and art. From here, you’ll head to the reef. One of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. The reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays with hundreds of picturesque tropical islands and arguably some of the world’s most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches.

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9-Day Discover The Best of The Outback and Culture in NT

Embark on an Australian adventure of the Top End which is rich in culture and rugged natural beauty. You’ll experience the Asian-influenced food and tropical outdoor lifestyle of Darwin, the capital of NT. Then venture into the wetlands, dry savannah lands, riverine and untouched corners of the Katherine Gorge, Litchfield, and the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park on your tour from Darwin. Test your limits with crocodile-spotting river cruises and airboat safaris while sampling the wonderful local cuisine of the Northern Territory. To finish this unique tour, head back to Darwin to visit Tiwi Island where you’ll get remote, explore the islands and get acquainted with Tiwi culture and traditions.

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Treat Yourself to a Wine & Dining Adventure to Adelaide & Kangaroo Island

Relax and indulge in two of South Australia’s finest experiences in just six days. Beginning your trip in the Barossa Valley, you’ll tour the wineries and fine dining restaurants of the region taking everything in at a leisurely pace.

You’ll then move onto Kangaroo Island, where upon arrival, you’ll be immersed into the abundant nature of this island. The next few days will only be comparable to an experience in the Galapagos Islands as you trek all over the island discovering its wonderful wildlife.

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Be Blown Away by Adventure on this Tasmania Tour

Revel in isolation as you explore the ‘Tassie’ wilderness on this nine-day adventure. With the freedom of a rental car, you’ll spend some time in the famous city of Hobart before touring some of the best national parks in central-western Tasmania and learning about the history of the region from local guides who will meet you along the way. 

Dotting from cosy cabins to old manor houses and boutique guesthouses, you’ll get a real taste of the luxurious side of life in nature. Through visiting wineries and top restaurants selected by our Local Designers, Tasmania won’t disappoint with its wealth of cool-climate produce and wines. 

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Unwind Surrounded by Nature on this Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney

The perfect weekend escape from Sydney, this three-day Blue Mountains tour invites you to relax, rewind and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul at the Sangoma Retreat. 

Set in the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, against the blue horizon of eucalyptus trees, this all-inclusive retreat is harmonious with nature providing the perfect peaceful and intimate escape. 

With all meals and beverages included, there’s nothing to think about besides how you’d like to spend your day. With private yoga and meditation classes to begin your day, to wine tasting, rainforest hiking tours and abseiling tours, you’ll experience the wonders of the Blue Mountains and more. 

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Rainforests, Reefs and Rivers Await You on This Coastal Queensland Tour!

Tick off some serious must-do experiences on this week-long trip in the Sunshine State! From snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef and witnessing indigenous cultural customs and ceremonies at Tjapukai Aboriginal Park to seeing the sights of Kuranda Village and exploring one of the oldest tropical rainforests in search of crocs. 

Accompanied by a local driver and guide for the entirety of your trip, you’ll never be without local insight to every place you visit. These seven days are jam-packed with the highlights of the tropical far north of coastal Queensland.

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Want Even More Inspiration for Your Australia Trip?

We’ve created a Domestic Travel Bubble of 100 fully-customisable trips to epic destinations across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Close to home, but far enough to scratch that travel itch!

Forget group travel, these are 100% private trips tailored to you. Designed by Local Designers on the ground and filled with unique and authentic experiences, these trips give you the opportunity to explore the country you call home and its neighbours like never before. 

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