Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Discover two of the most incredible cities in the Land Down Under with this small-group tour of Australia! Begin your journey in Melbourne, the country’s cultural capital filled with fascinating hidden gems including underground art, extraordinary restaurants, ample shopping opportunities, and a bustling atmosphere that is unlike any other city! Discover the city center, home to many shopping malls and boutiques with world-class brands, wander around the Fitzroy Gardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in Melbourne, and visit Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix. Take a train to Sydney and get ready to discover some of the most iconic attractions in Australia. Visit the Sydney Opera House, known for its extraordinary architectural design, and explore Bondi Beach, the most famous surfing beach in the country. Wander around Sydney Harbour and enjoy the breathtaking views of the coastline. Your tour of Australia will end in this fascinating city — and you will head home filled with unforgettable memories!
This is a Solo Tour
Explore some of Perth’s natural highlights in just five days with a trip that takes you from Fremantle through the Margaret River region and across Western Australia's capital city. Try to grab a quick quokka selfie on your daytrip to Rottnest Island, see the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere in Busselton and swim at Meelup Beach. Visit a winery and gin producer local to the Margaret River region, watch a didgeridoo performance inside Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup and learn about Western Australia’s rich First Nations culture. 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.
I must say that I throughly enjoyed my South Western Escape tour with AAT Kings bus company. Why, you say? Well… let’s start with the people they employ. People like Margaret, our tour guide and Mark, our driver. Such professional people who ensure the comfort and quality of the tour is their number one priority. Nothing was too big or small a request for these two to get right in there and give a helping hand. Then there’s the bus itself! Modern, clean and comfortable, with wide windows for picture taking and I shouldn’t forget the charging ports on board. Videos that relate to particular steps are shown to increase your awareness of what is coming up.
Great accomodation, comfortable, clean, that are well positioned in the towns and cities you visit. There is a variety of meals to be had and every one of them were of a good standard and quality. Lastly, and it is by no means last, is the itinerary, which is really the reason that you wanted to go in the first place. Everything down to the last item is timed perfectly and meticulously planned. The information provided is most interesting and I found myself listening with baited breathe. There’s only one thing wrong that I can mention and that’s the last evening meal together. It means that you have to say good bye to the friends you’ve made along the way. However, sometimes, like me, you may meet up again with them on the next AAT trip that you take!
Don’t wait, join an AAT Kings bus holiday today as you’ll never be this young again in your life! I did and I had a ball.
Mrs. Elisabeth MacPherson.
14 days. Countless memories. This Sydney to Cairns trip is designed to give you a leisurely, expansive view of one of the world’s great coastlines. You’ll explore all the iconic hot spots, of course – Sydney’s famous harbour, snorkelling with sea-life at the Great Barrier Reef, the glittering sand at Whitehaven beach, and meeting koalas – but you’ll also get the hidden gems that only locals know about. And of course, out-of-this-world food and wine. Ready to discover the east coast?
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Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
14-90 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Sydney and NSW, Sydney, Whitsund
Sydney and NSW, Sydney, Whitsunday Islands, Mission Beach, Cairns, Great Barrier Island, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Noosa, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Airlie Beach
Aussie blockbuster must-see attractions. Off-the-beaten track gems. Local, family run restaurants. Intimate group experiences. The best beaches in the world. Fun, bustling cities. Exploring the ancient Daintree rainforest with the help of a passionate local guide, you may spot crocodiles, birds and other amazing local wildlife. What’s not to like on this 9-day adventure across lush, verdant landscapes and glittering turquoise water? Nothing, that’s what.
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The experiences were amazing,. The tour hostess, Delma, was so incredibly kind and made everything so much fun. The meals were very good and the accommodation was clean and comfortable but definitely not luxurious.
The views were just so beautifully overwhelming.
Take in some of the main highlights of the Australian East Coast in just a week on this 7-day escorted tour travelling from Brisbane to Cairns. Explore Queensland's capital on an orientation tour, cruise the picture-postcard Whitsundays and enjoy plenty of time for relaxation at Airlie Beach, Mission Beach and Whitehaven. Tour the majestic Atherton Tablelands and tick a big one off your bucket list with an unforgettable snorkelling experience at the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. And you get to see their convergence on this east coast Australia trip, which tours from the Brisbane to Cairns. From a Great Barrier Reef cruise to the Wet Tropics rainforest, from Hamilton Island to Kuranda 'village in the rainforest' tour, get set for a parade of postcard-worthy attractions.
Did the 28 day East Coast Australia tour and wow what an experience!! Every day was stress free and My tour leader Scott Manning made the whole trip amazing I couldnt recommend it enough!
Cairns, Sydney and NSW, Sydney, Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magentic Island, Mission Beach, Bondi Beach, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise
Cairns, Sydney and NSW, Sydney, Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magentic Island, Mission Beach, Bondi Beach, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Absolute banger of a time! I've always wanted to go to Australia for many years now and going with Contiki, especially with on the North Queensland to Uluru, was totally worth it! I couldn't speak for the sailing version of the trip, but the land stay in Airlie beach was really a nice bit. I would recommend going in the drier seasons because it rained and was quite windy during our stay in Queensland but nonetheless, a really exciting opportunity for everyone. If it's your first time going to Australia like it was for me, this is absolutely the trip to go, as you'll be seeing the natural highlights of the continent!