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Australia

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Australia is a diverse country known for its intriguing wildlife, captivating landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and rich indigenous culture, all waiting to be discovered on an unforgettable journey through Australasia. No tour of Australia is complete without a visit to Sydney with its iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge; or a visit to Uluru, the world’s largest monolith. Cruise, snorkel or dive in the Great Barrier Reef on one of our Australia escorted tours, home to countless colourful fish, beautiful coral and marine life or visit Kangaroo Island to see its namesake, koalas and other wildlife up close. Witness the most wonderful landscapes unfolding before you as you enjoy a leisurely dining experience on board the legendary Ghan on an Australian rail tour, or combine with a trip to New Zealand to truly take it all in. Explore our award-winning tours of Australia, designed to showcase the country’s icons, hidden gems and unique experiences.

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Essential Australia

Sightseeing in Perth, Melbourne & Sydney
Visit the Red Centre and Uluru
Explore the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns

Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

Apr 2026 - Nov 2027

19 days

Prices from £5,995 Per person

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The Very Best of Australia

Full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef
Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise
Overnight on the Ghan to tropical Darwin

Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

Mar 2026 - Nov 2027

29 days

Prices from £8,395 Per person

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Australia, New Zealand

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Highlights of Australia & New Zealand

Cruise spectacular Milford Sound
Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef
View Uluru at sunset

Homebound stopovers from £69 per person

Apr 2026 - Apr 2027

30 days

Prices from £7,995 Per person

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Wonders of Australia

Full day on the Great Barrier Reef
Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise

Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

Mar 2026 - Nov 2027

23 days

Prices from £6,695 Per person

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Australia’s East Coast Jewels

Two-night stay on K'gari (Fraser Island)
Cruise the Whitsundays and visit Whitehaven Beach
Wine tasting in Canberra

Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

Oct 2026 - Nov 2027

27 days

Prices from £7,995 Per person

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Treasures of Australia

Full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef
Experience Uluru at sunrise and sunset
Lunch cruise on Sydney harbour

Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

Oct 2026 - Oct 2027

29 days

Prices from £7,795 Per person

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Contrasts of Australia

Sightseeing in Singapore, Alice Springs, Adelaide & Sydney
Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise
Explore the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns

Save up to £200 per person

Mar 2026 - Nov 2027

22 days

Prices from £8,070 Per person

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Australia, New Zealand

The Very Best of New Zealand & The Very Best of Australia

Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
All-inclusive overnight on The Ghan
Cruise on Milford Sound

Homebound stopovers from £69 per person

Oct 2026 - Mar 2027

56 days

Prices from £13,495 Per person

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Australia, New Zealand, Singapore

Australia & New Zealand Discovery

Cruise among towering peaks of Milford Sound
Explore the vibrant coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef
Experience the cultural and natural wonders of Uluru

Save up to £125 per person

Oct 2026 - Jan 2027

29 days

Prices from £10,570 Per person

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Australia, New Zealand

New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & Christmas and New Year in Australia

A magical New Year’s Eve dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour
Cruise on Milford Sound
Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise

Homebound stopovers from £69 per person

Nov 2026

51 days

Prices from £13,495 Per person

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Australia

Christmas & New Year in Australia

Celebrate Christmas 2025 in Cairns
Dinner cruise and Sydney's NYE fireworks
Tour Australia's pristine Kangaroo Island

Homebound stopovers from £29 per person

Dec 2026 - Dec 2027

26 days

Prices from £9,295 Per person

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Australia, New Zealand

New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & The Very Best of Australia

Three scenic NZ rail journeys
Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Full day on the Great Barrier Reef

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Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Walkaway Wind Farm, Western Australia, Australia

Essential information in Australia

Time difference

GMT +8 to +11 hrs

Best time to visit

January - April / August / October - December

Official languages

English

Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Flight time

Around 21–23 hrs from UK

Electricity

Voltage: 230V; Plug type(s): I

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Australia

Get closer to the extraordinary: Australia

Australia is a diverse country known for its intriguing wildlife, captivating landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and rich Indigenous culture, all waiting to be discovered on an unforgettable journey Down Under. Here are just a few of the extraordinary experiences you can expect on these tours.

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Meet our travel specialists for Australia

Planning a holiday to Australia has never been simpler. Our dedicated travel experts are with you every step of the way. Our Product Managers carefully curate each experience so you can discover the very best of Australia, while our Reservations Specialists make the booking process effortless. We’ve personally travelled on these tours and visited the destinations ourselves, giving us first-hand insight to share with you.

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Kath Morris

Product Manager

With 25 years of travel experience, Kath is passionate about crafting exceptional tours across destinations. She’s especially inspired by Asia and Australasia – from India and Sri Lanka’s ancient wonders to the striking landscapes and natural beauty of Australia and New Zealand.

Riah Abdellah

Reservations Consultant

Riah brings a passion for creating unforgettable holidays to her role as a Reservations Consultant. She recently joined our Essential Australia tour, an experience she describes as truly unforgettable, and loves helping customers plan their own once in a lifetime adventures.

From our blog

Discover more about this incredible destination with our collection of travel blogs, filled with expert insights, local highlights and inspiration for your next adventure.

Spotlight on…Essential Australia

By Ellie Jones - 02/08/2024

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Must-See Stops on the Great Ocean Road

By Kath Morris - 25/07/2019

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25 Facts About Australia

By Kath Morris - 14/03/2018

Species of Kangaroo you can find whilst touring Australia

By Kath Morris - 29/08/2018

Great ways to see Kakadu National Park

By Liz Reddy - 30/08/2019

All aboard... Iconic rail journeys around the world

By Ellie Jones - 21/01/2026

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10 fascinating Daintree Rainforest facts you should know

By Kath Morris - 27/03/2019

New Zealand vs Australia: Your Complete Travel Guide

By Kath Morris - 10/05/2019

Christmas Traditions in Australia: Sun, Sand, and Spectacular Celebrations

By Kath Morris - 06/12/2019

How Many Countries Can You Visit on New Year’s Eve?

By Ellie Jones - 11/12/2017

Melbourne, Victoria. Credit: Tourism Australia/Time Out Australia

Christmas celebrations in Australia

By Kath Morris - 20/12/2014

Customer testimonials

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Excellent trip, very well organised.

Elizabeth Marshall

Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Well organised, great itinerary and nice fellow travellers. I would do it again.

Kevin Head

Christmas and New Year in Australia

Well organised tour. We saw many places and had some very good experiences on this tour. The hotels were a good standard. You have to be prepared for a lot of travelling and one or two very early starts but the payback is that you get to see many different places and experiences. We are very happy with the tour and would recommend.

Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Well organised, hotels clean and comfortable, tour guide excellent plenty information going around Australia, tours to different places and locations very good. A couple of optional tours disappointing

Very Best of Australia

A brilliant holiday - we had a fantastic time with some unforgettable experiences in Australia.

Essential Australia

It was a special holiday for a special birthday and Distant Journeys along with Darrin our guide it was made even more special.

Essential Australia

The trip was amazing from start to finish.

Essential Australia

Great holiday well organized, most of the hotels where 4/5 star, 2 of the hotels would not recommend. Rep in both location very helpful and knowledgeable, was never a problem to organize or sort anything out. Only complaint was group size, I was lead to believe, as was other travels in our group, it would be 20 to 25 people, our group was 39, far to big.

Linda Littlefield

Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Overall a great itinerary, quite tiring due to some early starts and there is a lot of travel, but there was some downtime to recuperate. The hotels were all of a good standard., the included excursions were all generally enjoyable and the optional ones offered were good value. I am aware that some people on the trip had a few issues but for us everything went smoothly from booking, to downloading the DJ app through to the holiday, so we are very satisfied.

Kate Penfold

Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

A comprehensive tour of Australia expertly organised and curated to make this trip of a lifetime one of the most memorable. Highly recommended.

Norman Hunter

Very Best of Australia

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Frequently asked questions

Australia’s seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. Weather patterns around the world are also becoming less predictable, however, as a general guide; Australia enjoys temperate weather for most of the year. The tropical northern states (Cairns and Darwin) typically experience very warm weather and can be very humid in the Australian summer.The southern states are typically warm and sunny.
Dress for our tours is generally relaxed and informal during the day, dressing to suit the weather conditions and the activity you are undertaking. It’s likely there will be occasions when exploring you’ll be walking on uneven surfaces, so we recommend sturdy and comfortable walking shoes. Wearing layers of clothing means it’s much easier to deal with potentially varied weather conditions and it’s always advisable to carry a waterproof. Any included evening dinners are also informal, with smart casual dress being the norm. We would also recommend taking good insect repellent, a high factor sun screen lotion and a hat for protection from the sun.
When visiting Australia’s Red Centre, some guests appreciate taking a fly net which can be placed over a hat to keep the flies away.
Major credit cards and cash machines are widely available throughout your tour and your tour manger will be on hand to help you find the best places to exchange your money. When travelling to Australia, a currency card is a simple way to buy currency and lock in a great exchange rate before you travel. Distant Journeys recommends Revolut, a digital banking app which offers a pre-paid physical or virtual currency card. It is also simple to apply for, set up and use.
For more information on the Revolut Currency Card, please click here.
We also recommend advising your bank of your travel plans prior to departing from the UK so you do not encounter potential problems when trying to withdraw cash.
Whilst it is not compulsory to tip in Australia, it is now an accepted practice in many areas. It is the norm, for example to tip in a restaurant if you are happy with the service, usually around 5-7%. For your tour, tipping is discretionary, however, suggested tipping amounts for your driver and guides would be as follows:
Tour Manager: $5.00 AUD per person per day
Coach Driver: $5.00 AUD per person per day
The following information on entry requirements, passports and Visa’s is for British citizens only. Holders of a British Subject passport, non-British citizens and holders of a passport endorsed in any way should check immigration requirements with the relevant embassy or consulate of the country to be visited, as should clients with dual nationality or renounced citizenship.
A valid ten-year British passport is required for all holidays, valid for a minimum of six months after your return date to the UK. If you are not currently in possession of a valid passport please make sure you leave plenty of time before your holiday to apply for this document. Our recommendation is that you should apply at least three months before your holiday.
Visitors to Australia will require an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). Applications for ETAs will be processed by Distant Journeys for a charge of £35 per ETA. An ETA is valid for 12 months and allows you multiple entries into Australia with a maximum duration of three months per entry. An ETA is equivalent to a visa but there is no stamp or label in your passport. For more information on passport information and entry requirements please visit the Government Passport Office website: www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports and the Foreign Office website: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
It is important to note entry requirements may change and it is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of all necessary travel, passport, visa, other entry requirements before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to obtain and carry all required documentation.
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) between the Australian Government and the United Kingdom Government, covers visitors for any medical treatment required due to ill-health or injury occurred during your stay in Australia only. While this agreement means visitors may receive treatment in Australia, we’d like to emphasise that this should not replace the need for having adequate travel insurance to cover potential medical expenses. Please note there are certain requirements that you must fulfil before departing from Australia: you’ll need to discuss any charges with the hospital staff or doctor that is treating you, and you must enroll at a Medicare office in Australia at the earliest opportunity. To enroll in Medicare you will need your passport with a valid visa and identification to prove that you’re enrolled in your country’s national health scheme. If you receive treatment before you enroll, you may be required to pay for treatment costs in advance.
Health facilities, hygiene and disease risk vary worldwide. You should take health advice from your GP or local travel clinic about your specific needs as early as possible and ensure that vaccinations or preventative measures are taken early enough (which may be a month or more prior to departure) to be fully effective by the date of travel. For more information on health and vaccinations please visit the Foreign Office website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice and NHS Travel Vaccinations website on: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/
Advice may change and you should check the most up to date position with your GP or local health / travel clinic in good time before departure.