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Explore Australia with other Seniors. These 225 tours include popular destinations like Darwin and Cairns.

225 trips for 'over 50s' in Australia with 600 reviews

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Sydney to Brisbane Experience: Bushwalks & Surfing

As far as tours go, it's great to have others to enjoy with. Wake Up was a nice hostel with a great breakfast included the first day. That day I chose to take the ferry to Manly where our tour guide Georgia showed us shopping, the beach, and this great acai bowl restaurant. From Sydney we took the 9 hour train ride to surf x camp in arrawara. The teepee I slept in was so cool. The surf lesson was great...but we only had less than 1 hour surfing in the water, if we wanted more we had to pay more, in the afternoon we went for a walk along the beach with some local indiginous people to learn about the plants of the area and try some, we stopped at the campground to find kangaroo. The food at surf X was good. surf x still hasn't sent us the link for the surfing photos though. Byron Bay is a great surf town, although I didn't surf Wake Up had free surfboards available...I had purchased the option to kayak with dolphins and didn't feel like surfing after that. the town had lots of little shops and restaurants and a walk to the lighthouse and furthest easterly point in Australia. The next day we went to Brisbane, after a koala bushwalk where we didn't see koala. In Brisbane check out Southbank and Queen street after dark.

Sydney to Brisbane Adventure (7 Days) (from Byron Bay to Tweed Heads)

Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island

• In-depth Cultural

Best of Australia

Cool group, great guide, some long drives. Would need a driver and a guide A flight from Byron Bay to avoid 2 long drives on the bus

• Hiking & Trekking

Famous 5 - 5 day Tour of Tasmania

Our guide Tom was great. Good-humoured and full of knowledge. He took us on a passionate journey around Tassie in a jam packed 5-day adventure. Highly recommended!!

• €65 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• Coach / Bus

7 Day Perth to Exmouth Explorer Loop

A fantastic week full of wildlife, fun and sun

Explorer Six - 6 Day Tour of Tasmania

Great tour, lots packed in, Keygan was a great tour guide very knowledgable

6 Day Perth to Exmouth Coral Coaster (One Way)

WA's awesome nature and our wonderful tourguide/driver Linda made this tour very special. Accomodation wasn't always nice, but ok and I understand the alternative would be even more driving.

Untamed Kimberley (11 Days)

An excellent choice of events and accommodation for the 11 day tour. The cruises were outstanding. Delma gave us a lot of very useful background information. Ben was an efficient and considerate driver.

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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Tassie's Wilderness Icons (6 Days)

This is such a great trip for those who want to see as much of the West Coast of Tasmania as possible within a few days. I loved it as my introduction to Tassie. I definitely got a taste of it all so I'm now keen to get back and explore deeper. There was a lot included so the value is incredible.

Australia’s West Coast & Ningaloo Reef – 8 Day Boutique Comfort Tour

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Outback Contrasts (6 Days)

Outback Safari (11 Days)

Tour guide & coach driver very good. Accommodation very good. Not sure how it could be organised on this tour, but needed a bit more down time or time on our own to relax. Out early most days & late afternoon arrival at motels.

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As far as tours go, it's great to have others to enjoy with. Wake Up was a nice hostel with a great breakfast included the first day. That day I chose to take the ferry to Manly where our tour guide Georgia showed us shopping, the beach, and this great acai bowl restaurant. From Sydney we took the 9 hour train ride to surf x camp in arrawara. The teepee I slept in was so cool. The surf lesson was great...but we only had less than 1 hour surfing in the water, if we wanted more we had to pay more, in the afternoon we went for a walk along the beach with some local indiginous people to learn about the plants of the area and try some, we stopped at the campground to find kangaroo. The food at surf X was good. surf x still hasn't sent us the link for the surfing photos though. Byron Bay is a great surf town, although I didn't surf Wake Up had free surfboards available...I had purchased the option to kayak with dolphins and didn't feel like surfing after that. the town had lots of little shops and restaurants and a walk to the lighthouse and furthest easterly point in Australia. The next day we went to Brisbane, after a koala bushwalk where we didn't see koala. In Brisbane check out Southbank and Queen street after dark.

This tour was absolutely fantastic. We were able to squeeze in and see so much of Tasmania’s natural beauty! Our tour guide Hayden was amazing - cool, calm and knowledgeable! I was overjoyed when he helped us spot some platypus in their natural environment. Whilst on the bus itself he shared heaps of information and fun facts to keep us entertained. There is a lot of early starts - which is totally fair enough since it meant we could enjoy so much of what Tasmania has to offer. There is a lot of walking - but there are many choices of walks to do, so you can chose the level of difficulty in most places and all walks are optional. One of my favourite trips in Australia so far ?

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The best tours and trips for seniors in Australia. Are you a senior traveller looking for a great trip? Choose from 177 senior tours to Australia with tour durations varying from 1 to 38 days. Our tours for senior citizens have received 11 customer reviews. If you are looking for something special, you can also design and customize your own senior tour to Australia , where a travel expert will help build the trip of your dreams.

179 senior tours in Australia

• Starts Cairns, Australia
• Ends Sydney And NSW, Australia

Best of Australia

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• No booking fees
• Tour Type Small Group Tour
• Activities Chill out & Cultural, religious and historic sites Chill out , Cultural, religious and historic sites & Explorer 'data-more-tripid='5085'>+1 more
• Accommodation Hotel & Resort
• Transport Flight, Private Vehicle, Boat & Ferry
• Age Range 12-95 yrs
• Operated in English
• Brochure Price: US$ 4,299
• Special Deal (20%): - US$ 860
• Total Price from: US$ 3,439
• May 23 10+ seats left
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• Starts Melbourne, Australia

Australian Highlights

• Tour Type Group Tour
• Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Rainforest and jungle visits Natural landmarks sightseeing , Rainforest and jungle visits & City sightseeing 'data-more-tripid='23155'>+1 more
• Transport Flight & Private Vehicle
• Age Range 1-95 yrs
• Brochure Price: US$ 8,330
• Special Deal (11%): - US$ 929
• Total Price from: US$ 7,401

• Starts Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, Australia
• Ends Darwin, Australia

Outback Safari

• Activities Safari & Windsurfing Safari , Windsurfing , Wine , Wildbeest migration & Wildlife 'data-more-tripid='21337'>+3 more
• Transport Coach & Boat
• Age Range 5-99 yrs
• Brochure Price: US$ 5,450
• Special Deal (16%): - US$ 860
• Total Price from: US$ 4,590
• Jun 29 Only 10 seats left
• Aug 24 Only 9 seats left

• Starts Hobart, Australia
• Ends Hobart, Australia

Hobart & Southern Tasmania Explorer

• Activities Active and outdoor & Natural landmarks sightseeing
• Accommodation Hotel
• Transport Ferry & Private Vehicle
• Age Range 15-99 yrs
• Brochure Price: US$ 1,535
• Special Deal (5%): - US$ 77
• Total Price from: US$ 1,458
• Jun 21 Only 1 seat left

• Starts Launceston, Australia

Tasmanian Explorer

• Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Active and outdoor
• Transport Boat, Ferry & Private Vehicle
• Brochure Price: US$ 3,790
• Special Deal (5%): - US$ 190
• Total Price from: US$ 3,600
• Jun 16 Only 1 seat left

• Starts Darwin, Australia

Kakadu's Ancient Secrets

• Activities National parks & Wildlife
• Accommodation Lodge, Hotel & Eco Lodge
• Transport Flight & Boat
• Brochure Price: US$ 3,920
• Special Deal (15%): - US$ 588
• Total Price from: US$ 3,332
• May 09 10+ seats left
• Jun 06 Only 7 seats left

Highlights of Australia

• Trip customizable
• Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & City sightseeing
• Transport Flight, Train, Bus, Coach & Boat
• Age Range 8-95 yrs
• May 24 10+ seats left
• Jun 07 10+ seats left

Inspiring Australia

• Activities Explorer & Luxury
• Transport Coach, Flight & Ferry
• Nov 05 Only 6 seats left
• Jan 28 Only 5 seats left

• Starts Broome, Australia
• Ends Broome, Australia

Wild Kimberley Overland

• Activities Road trips & Explorer
• Accommodation Camping
• Transport Boat & 4WD Jeep
• Age Range 8-99 yrs
• May 10 10+ seats left
• May 12 10+ seats left

• Starts Sydney And NSW, Australia
• Ends Melbourne, Australia

Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush

• Activities City sightseeing & Nature and bush walks
• Transport Coach
• Brochure Price: US$ 2,255
• Special Deal (15%): - US$ 340
• Total Price from: US$ 1,915

• Ends Cairns, Australia

Discover Australia

• Activities Explorer
• Transport Boat, Flight, Private Vehicle & Ferry
• Aug 22 Only 1 seat left
• Sep 19 Only 4 seats left

• Starts Palm Cove, Australia
• Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Natural landmarks sightseeing Rainforest and jungle visits , Natural landmarks sightseeing & City sightseeing 'data-more-tripid='22822'>+1 more
• Transport Flight & Ferry
• Brochure Price: US$ 11,995
• Special Deal (9%): - US$ 1,043
• Total Price from: US$ 10,952
• Nov 05 10+ seats left
• Jan 28 10+ seats left

• Starts Adelaide, Australia
• Ends Adelaide, Australia

South Australia Outback Adventure

• Activities Off the beaten path & Adventure
• Accommodation Hotel, Resort & Tent
• Transport Private Vehicle
• Brochure Price: US$ 3,025
• Special Deal (20%): - US$ 605
• Total Price from: US$ 2,420
• May 16 Only 6 seats left
• Jun 13 10+ seats left

• Activities Safari & Wildlife
• Special Deal (15%): - US$ 817
• Total Price from: US$ 4,633
• Jun 29 Only 9 seats left
• Aug 24 10+ seats left

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Our 20 most popular senior tours in australia trips. compare tour itineraries from 11 tour companies. 78 reviews. 5/5 avg rating., popular senior tours in australia tours.

Best of Australia

• Follow an indigenous guide through the daintree rainforest
• Opt to visit the great barrier reef
• Cruise on a boat around the scenic whitsundays
• Try a surfing lesson in byron bay
• Hike the blue mountains

Coastal Wilds Of Tasmania Cruise - Premium Adventure

• Spend two full days exploring the wilderness areas in Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour
• Hike to Wineglass Bay and The Hazards in Freycinet National Park
• Learn about the history of Maria Island as a penal colony
• Visit Port Arthur, a Unesco World Heritage site
• Admire dramatic 985ft (300m) tall coastal cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula

The Northwest Passage - M/V Sylvia Earle

• Stand in awe of the Ilulissat Icefjord - a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site
• Hike on Devon Island - the world's largest uninhabited island with stunning fjords and glacial valleys to explore
• Keep watch for Arctic wildlife - spot muskox, polar bear, beluga whale and walrus

The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Cruise - Premium Adventure

• Experience the thrill of riding the Horizontal Falls in inflatable Zodiac tender vessels
• Get up close to Montgomery Reef and discover diverse marine life
• Experience King George River and the King George waterfalls
• Cruise the Prince Regent River to the hanging garden King Cascades waterfall
• Visit indigenous rock art galleries and learn about ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art

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Australia & New Zealand: An Adventure Down Under

• Visit Cleland Wildlife Park
• Visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service
• Enjoy a casual dinner of Australian cuisine
• Explore an array of native plant, animal, and bird species
• Discover the deep spiritual and cultural connection the Aboriginal people have to the land.

Australia and New Zealand

• Visit charming Dunedin to see historic Larnach Castle.
• Opportunity to cruise the Great Barrier Reef in tropical Cairns, enjoy a scenic train
• Explore Auckland
• Visit the magical Ruakuri Cave for a subterranean tour.
• Discover Queenstown

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Down Under Discovery with Fiji

• Auckland: Sightseeing; dinner atop Sky Tower
• Waitomo: Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Rotorua: Enjoy a Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner; visit Te Puia, the Agrodome, and Rainbow Springs; behind the-scenes visit at the Kiwi Encounter
• Mount cook: Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park; visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
• Queenstown: Visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound; cruise on Lake Wakatipu; dinner & farm demonstration at Walter Peak High Country Farm

Best of New Zealand with Sydney

• Auckland : Sightseeing
• Bay of islands: Visit the Waitangi Treaty House; scenic cruise
• Rotorua : Traditional Hangi dinner and Maori cultural performance; visit Rainbow Springs and Te Puia; dinner at a local family’s home
• Marton : Visit a local farm and enjoy a barbecue lunch
• Wellington : Sightseeing including cable car ride; visit the botanic gardens and Te Papa

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Top Senior Tours in Australia Experiences

• Witnessing the sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the heart of the Australian Outback
• Cruising through the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef, marveling at its vibrant marine life
• Exploring the ancient rock formations of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and learning about their cultural significance
• Enjoying a stroll along the white sandy beaches of Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands
• Discovering the indigenous art and culture at the Aboriginal rock art sites in Kakadu National Park
• Taking a scenic flight over the breathtaking landscapes of the Kimberley region, including the Bungle Bungle Range
• Sampling world-class wines in the picturesque vineyards of the Barossa Valley, Margaret River, or Hobart
• Observing the fascinating wildlife on Kangaroo Island, home to kangaroos, koalas, and sea lions
• Riding the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway through the lush rainforest of Queensland's Atherton Tablelands
• Exploring the stunning landscapes of the Blue Mountains with visits to the Three Sisters and Wentworth Falls
• Walking among the ancient ferns and towering trees in Tasmania's Tarkine Rainforest
• Experiencing the vibrant culture and cuisine of Melbourne's laneways on a guided food tour
• Discovering the convict history of Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Riding the historic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne
• Gazing at the twinkling lights of Sydney Harbour from the top of the Sydney Tower Eye

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Brilliant location, great people an fun activities. The trip of a lifetime which I will never forget

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From exploring the rainforest, to snorkelling the reef, to relaxing on the beaches and ending in the amazing city of Sydney

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Casey Tours have been a favoured option for Seniors travelling throughout Australia for many years, we look forward to providing retirees with many more years of value for money, exciting touring experiences.

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Travel Australia’s Outback At Any Age

You are never too old to travel outback australia. unleash your inner traveller with our amazing outback tours for seniors in australia.

We often receive questions from people about whether our tours in Australia are suitable for seniors. We do have many trips that are open age and specific trips that we recommend especially for those over 50. We specialize in Outback tours for seniors in Australia.

These trips are perfect for you if your backpacking days are numbered but you still want to travel on a budget and experience Australia close up. So, in this article, we will let you know the perfect trips for you in Australia if you are interested in outback tours for seniors. 

We will look at Uluru tours for seniors, Kimberley tours for seniors, and also of course tours to Kakadu National Park from Darwin for seniors. We want everywhere in Australia to be accessible for every age! We have tours for over 50s in Australia but they are still full of adventure, hiking, and activiity. 

As a senior traveler, we are referring to you as a fun-loving adventurer with experience, aged 50 years or above. You may be one of Australia’s baby boomer generation wanting to see your own country, a teacher from Europe on a summer holiday break to visit Australia or a couple in your 50s on an around the world trip. Whichever it is we have a trip for you. Don’t be offended by the ‘senior’ label, please take it as a compliment. We still want you to go deep into the outback and have an adventure. 

We know you do not want to join a group of 18-30s on a bus tour with loud music and lots of partying. We know you want to get off the beaten track and see Australia’s outback. We also want to offer an extra level of knowledge and education from our experienced tour guides to you, as we know you are keen to learn about where you are visiting. We are also aware you can hike often longer than those in their 20s and are keener to see the great outdoors and not just sit on your phone. 

All our tours suitable for seniors are small group adventures in Australia. 

What do we mean by a small group adventure tour in Australia? You will not be on a 52 seater coach driving to just the highlights of each destination for a photo opportunity. Our Australia tours get you right into the heart of each area and allow you to take the hiking tracks and walks to experience all the land has to offer. Our backpacking trips normally run with a larger group as they like to have a drink and socialise in the evenings. Our more comfortable outback trips for seniors and those a bit more mature run in smaller buses. This helps us get off the beaten track and away from the crowds.

On all these trips we do recommend you are able to walk 6kms over uneven ground. Please be aware of the heat in Australia. You are welcome to bring hiking sticks to aid you and we highly recommend ankle-high walking shoes. There is also a strong element of participation on our group tours. So we can keep these trips at great value and with good group dynamics, we ask everyone to get involved with cooking and washing up on tour.

“On all these trips we do recommend you are able to walk 6kms over uneven ground.” Real Aussie Adventures

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Here is the breakdown of our outback tours for seniors in Australia by destination. 

Tours from Darwin suitable for seniors

We have a great selection of Kakadu tours for seniors all starting from Darwin. To get you up close to the fantastic Top End of Australia.

3 day Kakadu tours

One of our tours from Darwin out to Kakadu National Park and Litchfield in the Northern Territory is very suitable for seniors.

Our 3 day Kakadu tour, the Dragonfly Dreaming , is appropriate for those over 40. We do however take passengers of any age on this Kakadu tour including children, so great for a family. We even have a good family rate if you are a parent wanting to show your children the wonders of the Northern Territory.

We happily take older passengers if your fitness is good. We recommend that you can walk for 6km over slightly rough terrain comfortably. Our guides are there to help you over more rocky terrain, but you are expected to do the walks unaided.

We pick you up directly from your hotel if it’s in Darwin’s central area, so no need to walk far in the morning to a meeting place. At each campsite, you will not have to walk too far to get to our enclosed kitchen area or to your permanent tent. On our Kakadu camping trips, we differ a bit from those marketed at backpackers and the 18-30 crew. We offer permanent tents inside of which is a real bed and pillow. So you will have a comfortable night’s sleep.

We also have hot showers and toilets close to the campsite. If you have to get up in the night it isn’t a far walk to the facilities. We do advise you to bring a torch so you can see on those night wanderings. We have an article on what items to take on an outback tour, so check that out.

The gorges at Jim Jim and Twin are undeniable highlights of any Kakadu tour. The walking to Jim Jim falls is around 900m. It’s rugged, involving scrambling up and down rocks and so is only suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness. At the plunge pool, there is time for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying the spectacular scenery. Then we walk back. The walk should take about 1 hour in, so no rushing for this walk. There isn’t much height in the walk, so no elevated climbing.

5 Day 4WD Top End Tour from Darwin

Our 5-day adventure is also a perfect Kakadu Tour for seniors who have a good level of fitness. And those who love camping!

With World Heritage national parks, cascading waterfalls, and expansive wetlands filled with exotic wildlife, not to mention some of the oldest rock art anywhere earth, it’s little wonder the Northern Territory’s Top End has captured the attention of travelers from Taree to Timbuktu.

Departing throughout 2022, this small-group tour is your chance to experience its majesty for yourself.

This small-group tour includes private campsite accommodation, 12 meals including daily breakfast, camping equipment, and fees, as well as the services of two professional guides

The tour has two guides for the entire trip, for taking customers on walks with different fitness levels, where one guide can do longer walks with the fitter members of the group, and the other guide can do a shorter walk for those less mobile.

You will stay in our permanent tents, which are perfect for seniors as you are not sleeping on the ground.

Check out more about the adventure by clicking here: 5 Day Top End and ArnhemLand Tour.

5 Day Comfort Kakadu Tours

For those looking for an outback tour for seniors with a little more comfort- we have the perfect Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine Gorge tour for you. We provide you with a fully accommodated tour, staying in a resort in Kakadu and motels along the way.

This tour still has the element of adventure, requiring a good level of fitness. However, with the luxury of sleeping inside..in some aircon! A must for those tropical temperatures of the Top End.

Departing Darwin this tour is a must for those looking for a comprehensive visit to the highlights of this region.

Find out more here: 5 Day Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine Adventure Tour

We also have this as a 4-day tour, you will miss out on Litchfield National Park, but perfect if you are shorter on time. 4 Day Kakadu Outback Adventure Tour.

Darwin Day Tours for Seniors

We have our 1 Day Litchfield National Park and 1 Day Kakadu Tours from Darwin which are perfect for seniors and over 50’s.

With less walking and hiking on our day trips, they are ideal if you do not want to do a trip that’s extremely active. 

Kakadu National Park is around a 3 hour drive from Darwin, so a day trip to Kakadu is a long day. However, well worth the visit, it’s a must do on your Top End trip. 

For a one-day tour to Kakadu or Litchfield for seniors you still need a good mobility level. You will be getting on and off the minibus many times during the day. Plus walking to waterfalls and sites of interest. 

So many tours from Darwin for seniors. Always remember it’s a hot tropical environment up in the Top End. So come prepared with a refillable water bottle and layers. 

Have a great time exploring Darwin and the surroundings on our tours.

Alice Springs tours for seniors

Uluru tours for seniors.

If you are a senior or more mature and looking for an Uluru tour for seniors from Alice Springs or Ayers Rock then we can help! Our open-aged trip for 4 days is perfect for those who are not youth anymore. We also take children on this tour and have a great rate if you are a family. Grandchildren welcome! 

4 Day Uluru Tours

Our comfort 4 day tour to Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta trip pick ups from most hotels in Alice Springs and also picks up at Ayers rock airport. So if you have taken advantage of the cheap flights into Ayers Rock we can assist. 

Check out more about our 4 day Uluru tour suitable for seniors here: 

4 Day 4WD Perentie Dreaming Red Centre Safari

Just like in Kakadu National Park we require a good level of fitness for these Red Centre trips. We ask that everyone can walk up to 5Km unaided over slightly rough terrain.

The 4-day tour has a short guided base walk at Uluru included. Then the guide will leave you to explore Uluru up close by yourself. Many people ask how far is it around the base of Uluru? It is 11km on a dirt path. there is no climbing, and can be completed in around 2-3 hours. So very manageable for those with basic fitness. We allocate you 2-3 hours to do this walk, so you are able to walk the whole thing or just take in some of the flora and fauna at a relaxed pace. Depending on your own fitness level.

Your biggest day of walking on this trip will be in Kings Canyon, the walking here is with your guide. First you climb up the Canyon, in a section we call heart attack hill. There are 500 steps to climb, this can be done at your own pace. It’s a 75 degrees incline and should take about 30 mins. You then do the Kings Canyon Rim walk, around a 3 and a half hour hike. You will see the lost city, the water hole, and our main viewing points. Up on Kings Canyon its all rugged terrain but no climbing rocks. Again our pace isn’t rushed, so please take your time.

The Valley of the Winds walk at Kata Tjuta is a simple 1-2 hour walk done in the morning so out of the heat. The weather can be our main concern in the Red Centre, we ask you to constantly be drinking water and aim to do all walks out of the midday sun.

On this tour you will stay in our permanent tents, so a comfortable camping experience. 

3 Day Uluru tour

Our 3 day Uluru tour from Alice Springs or Ayers Rock is also great for seniors. Not too long to be away from creature comforts and taking in the highlights on the region. Hop on board for the wonders of Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), and Watarrka (Kings Canyon).

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For more about our Uluru tours check out our article: Best Uluru Tours.

Kimberley tours for seniors

We have many hikes on our Kimberley tours with walks daily. Please be aware on average 6-7km will be walked daily, over rough terrain. We will walk and hike to waterfalls often over rocky boulders. You will then swim in the pools, so a good confidence in the water is also required. 

At night on our Kimberley tours, you will be sleeping in swags on the floor. True outback camping here! You can bring them into the tents for more comfort from the elements however you will need to be happy to get on and off the floor. We also ask you to help with the setup and pack down of the camp on tour and help the guides with some preparing of the food and washing up. So where possible you will need to be active enough to get stuck in with a multitude of tasks over the 10-day tour. Not a relaxing holiday on this trip, but well worth the adventure as the Kimberley is out of this world! 

For 2022 we are filling fast and have limited space on our Kimberley trips.

10 Day Broome to Darwin Kimberley Adventure Tour

10 Day Darwin to Broome Kimberley Adventure Tour

Whitsunday Sailing Adventures for seniors 

In conclusion, it doesn’t matter what age you are, we have an outback tour in Australia perfect for you! From our Kakadu tours for seniors to our Uluru adventures. There is an opportunity for everyone to get off the beaten track and explore the outback. We welcome those of any age to join us for a once-in-a-lifetime Real Aussie Adventure. 

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• If you are over 70 we will ask you to complete a medical form signed by your Dr. 
• Prepare for your tour by walking daily in the lead up to your adventure

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Current tours cover  the world heritage parks of  The Great Divide ;   Outback QLD and NSW ;  the  Corner Country ;   Flinders Ranges ,  Lake Eyre  and  Red Centre ;  plus comprehensive visits to  Central Australia  and  Tasmania .

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• Our Over 50s Holidays, Australia-wide, are scheduled for the most comfortable season and climate.
• We conduct limited departures to any one region, annually, in the interest of variety and ecotourism principles.
• Tours vary from 7 to 17 days duration enabling guest immersion and connection locally with places, people and nature.

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• Each group is limited to 3 to 8 guests – a genuine small group enabling personal communication and experiential enjoyment. Previous guests have described it as “ like travelling with the best of old friends “.
• In fact, guests across 30 years have ranged from 50 to 80 yrs. All we ask is – bring your soft adventure spirit.
• Guests range from couples and small groups of friends including a predominance of solo travellers, particularly ladies.
• We do offer customised tours for private or small groups.

Creature comforts

• We understand the need for comfortable nights.
• Accommodation varies across all tours but the best available range from luxury hotels and resorts to outback lodges, cabins and pubs with ensuite facilities. Accommodations full of character and welcoming local owners.
• Yes, single supplement choices over a whole or part tour are available for solo privacy, while base pricing reflects twin share.
• Each day starts with a hearty cooked or continental breakfast of your choosing.
• On board refrigeration ensures our home baked morning and afternoon teas and fresh fruit selection are legendary.
• Lunches are light, of local fare, or freshly packed for an active walking excursion.
• Evening meals include delicious a-la-carte menus, buffets or set menu with choices in the more remote regions.
• Yes, we plan for special dietary requirements.
• Yes, we include a glass of wine or beverage with dinner.
• Don’t be surprised if we break our travels with a spontaneous treat as well.

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• Travel in our late model 4WD vehicles with comfort and safety, fitted out for remote outback journeys.
• This ensures exclusive access to features “off the beaten track”.
• Some days are local access only and others involve some travel, broken into pleasant stages between features and comfort stops.
• Our program each day is anything but rigid and each stop offers opportunity to roam and explore.

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• Our Over 50s Holidays are carefully designed as bespoke travel, flexible and receptive to serendipity moments.
• Much of the day centres around rich story telling about nature, landscape, history, local features and communities.
• We encourage guests to enjoy the golden hours of sunrise and sunset, including wildlife and photography time, then to share their experiences with others on tour.

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• We recommend a maximum of 18 to 20 kgs of gear in one or two soft manageable bags.
• Add your small day pack which will contain personal items, in reach at all times.

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• From first enquiry to well after tour completion we are dedicated to your personal needs and enjoyment. This too reflects in our guest to guest disposition.
• Guests of 13 years or more ago have returned to holiday with us and new adventurers freely communicate with us, in detail, months ahead of their booking or tour.
• Our tour planning and delivery might be legendary but more importantly has served to nurture lasting friendships across the globe.
• We will canvass your special interests or reasons for joining the tour to ensure  your experience is a fulfilling one.

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• Upon booking you will be fully briefed on tour expectations and we actively seek your feedback at all times.
• Your travel compendium will include extensive background information on each day of the tour.
• You will be guided in an informative rather than “herding” atmosphere each day.

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• You can choose between tours with regular guided walks or a more passive travel atmosphere.
• Selection of walks depend on climatic conditions and type of terrain, mostly of 2 to 6 hour duration and easy to moderate going.
• Most tours have two guides enabling guests to craft their days between the active and passive.
• Walking pace is determined by the spontaneous response to features and photography, presence of wildlife etc.
• Wellness underpins the walking spirit.
• Yes we have ecotourism accreditation which ensures our tour conduct is in harmony with nature and supportive of local communities, businesses and Indigenous Culture.

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• While you have selected a specific tour there will be plenty of downtime to quiz us on the experiences and nature of our other tours. The story telling covers adventures across Australia over 30 or more years – all part of a fulfilling holiday. Normally our guests have a rich history of travel experiences so bring yours’ along too.

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• All tours are offered on an all-inclusive price basis. Once on tour there are no add-on surprises.
• Any personal discretionary options (like an add on scenic flight) will be known in advance.
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• For the benefit and peace of mind, we communicate direct with all guests and do not rely on agents.
• Discounts of $200 to $300 per person apply to all tours under Small Group, Early Bird and Loyalty bookings.

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• Bookings require a 10% deposit. Terms and Conditions apply.

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For an active walking holiday blended with experiential travel , review the following for full tour details.

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If you prefer more of a leisure holiday with less emphasis on regular integrated walks then take a look at our:

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If you would prefer to discuss your special holiday needs , we welcome your enquiry online, telephone us on (+61) 07 5514 0873 or you can email us direct now.

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The Best Tours for Seniors to Australia

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary senior-friendly journey through Australia with our specially curated tours just for you. We understand the importance of a memorable travel experience, and that's why we've meticulously analyzed all the tours from highly reviewed companies. From affordable prices and excellent service to captivating destinations and enriching activities, these tours are designed to cater to your unique preferences. They are comfortable, relaxing, and yet adventurous and exciting, too.

• Untamed Kimberley (11 Days) 11 Days, $7075.00
• Tassie's Wilderness Icons (6 Days) 6 Days, $2415.00
• Top End Highlights (6 Days) 6 Days, $2499.00

What are tours for seniors like in Australia?

Here are the important factors:

• 72 trip options analyzed
• $433 average price per day (USD)
• 1 to 20 days in length
• 4.65 of 5 average rating
• 32 people or less on average

You'll be surprised at the array of tours for seniors in Australia, as there is something for everyone. It's no wonder that visitors can't get enough of these tours, boasting an impressive average guest rating of 4.65 out of 5 stars. Picture yourself joining a group of like-minded adventurers, with an average maximum size of 32 people, ensuring a fantastic blend of social and personalized experiences. The average tour length spans 7 days, with tours ranging from 1 to 20 days long. For physical activity , you'll find tours classified as easy and moderate, with most of them being easy. With our thorough analysis of 72 tours for seniors, we've found the best. So rest assured that Australia has something to captivate every kind of traveler.

(All tour prices are in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically.)

So, let's get to it and see...

The 10 Best Tours for Seniors in Australia

Untamed kimberley (11 days).

• High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Here's your chance to take off on an exceptional voyage that has garnered a 5 out of 5 rating. With a duration of 11 days, this jouney will have 50 participants, and it warmly welcomes guests age 5 and older. You're in for an epic adventure with a strong emphasis on local culture and family-friendly activities. Expertly organized by AAT Kings , this amazing trip is an incredible value at just $643 per day.

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Tassie's Wilderness Icons (6 Days)

• Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for seniors.

This memorable voyage is offered by AAT Kings which has received plenty of positive reviews. The trip itself has a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, and is priced affordably at $403 per day. Discover a journey that spans 5 destinations, with notable stops in Strahan, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, and Smithton. Your journey will begin in Hobart and end in Launceston. You'll love the emphasis on local culture and family-friendly activities, too. The maximum group size is 50 people, welcoming guests age 5 and older.

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Top End Highlights (6 Days)

Set off on an extraordinary journey that has been awarded a 4.5 out of 5 stars by previous guests. With an emphasis on local culture and family-friendly activities, you know you'll have an amazing adventure. With a duration of 6 days, this voyage offers an intimate group setting, accommodating 50 individuals, while extending a warm welcome to guests age 5 and older. This trip takes you on an adventure to 6 destinations, including Katherine River Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, Litchfield National Park, and Katherine. Darwin will be the beginning and end of your trip. Brought to you by AAT Kings , this exceptional deal is an incredible steal at a mere $417 per day.

Australian Highlights (Base, 2024/2025, 13 Days)

With this option you can experience an unparalleled journey for 13 unforgettable days. It ensures an intimate group setting with 48 participants at most. With 5 destinations to explore, you'll get the chance to see Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Cairns, and Great Barrier Reef, and more. Your journey starts off in Melbourne and finishes in Sydney. AAT Kings , the organizer of this journey, extends a warm invitation to guests guests age 5 and older. This extraordinary opportunity offers exceptional value at only $641 per day.

3 Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians

This fantastic voyage has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Along the way, this journey encompasses 11 destinations, including Anglesea, Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Port Campbell. You'll start and end your journey in beautiful Melbourne. Rest assured, this trip is all about local culture and family-friendly activities, guaranteeing an unforgettable adventure. Lasting 3 days, the maximum group size is 8 people, and it's good for guests age 8 to 88. Organized by Australian Natural Treasures Touring , this is a great deal because it's only $520 per day.

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3 Day Melbourne to Adelaide

With a stellar 5 out of 5 rating, this extraordinary trip is the perfect choice. This extraordinary adventure also revolves around local culture and family-friendly activities. This itinerary covers 14 captivating destinations, with stops in Naracoorte, Bordertown, Hahndorf, and Geelong, among others. Begin your trip in Melbourne and complete it with a memorable finale in Adelaide. Spanning across 3 days, the trip accommodates 8 individuals, and is suitable for guests age 8 to 88. Offered by Australian Natural Treasures Touring , this remarkable trip is priced at just $456 per day. Don't miss out on this incredible experience.

Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush (2024/2025, 5 Days)

This exceptional trip offering by AAT Kings has received a 5 out of 5 rating. On this 5-day journey you can unwind while also making new memories. Your journey starts off in Sydney and finishes in Melbourne. With a group size of 48 people, it's suitable for guests age 5 and older. This remarkable trip is priced at an unbeatable $451 per day.

Highlights of Australia

Check out this voyage that has received rave reviews, earning a stellar 5 out of 5 rating. Uncover the beauty of 6 destinations on this itinerary, with highlights such as Great Barrier Reef, Alice Springs, Uluru, and Cairns. Your journey will begin in Melbourne and end in Sydney. You're in for an epic adventure with a strong emphasis on local culture and family-friendly activities. Spanning across 12 unforgettable days, this voyage offers an intimate group experience with 50 participants, and it's great for guests age 5 and older. Brought to you by the renowned Cosmos , this exceptional opportunity is priced at an incredible $375 per day - an unbeatable value.

Ultimate Perth & WA Discovery

This 10-day trip is ideal for guests age 8 to 90. And priced at only $187 per day, it's a great value, too. Traverse through 7 enchanting destinations, with New Norcia, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, and Margaret River among the must-see stops along the route. Your adventure starts and ends in Perth. It's offered by Australia and New Zealand Travel Company , a very popular company with rave reviews and knowledgeable guides.

Yarra Valley Winery Tour 1 DAY

Priced at just $106 per day, this terrific 1-day journey is ideal for guests age 18 to 80. Melbourne will be the beginning and end of your trip. Organized by the reputable Wildlife Tours Australia , this is one of the best tours on this list.

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Culture, wildlife, and wilderness immerse you in splendor during your 14-day Australia highlights tour for seniors. Koalas will cling to eucalyptus trees and kangaroos will bounce past your view. The Red Centre will glow at sunrise while the alleys of Melbourne brim with lively cafes. Your customizable tour will travel at your preferred pace as you discover the diverse and unparalleled highlights of Australia.

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Explore the Oceanic continent on a 14-day senior tour of Australia. Discover biodiversity on a four-wheel-drive excursion to the Outback, board a luxurious catamaran to explore the Great Barrier Reef, and join a local guide to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Aboriginal people. Get lost in the hustle and bustle of city life and delve into classic adventures at your pace.

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See the colorful underwater scenes of the Great Barrier Reef, explore the ruby desert of Uluru, and discover the state capitals of Melbourne and Sydney on this 14-day essential tour of Australia. From the charming Mediterranean-style scenes of Port Douglas to the Mars-like desert around Kata Tjuta National Park, the glamorous neighborhoods of Melbourne, and the stunning harbor of Sydney, there is something for everyone to discover in the country.

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Sample superb wines and view snacking koalas, witness bouncing kangaroos and enjoy endless starlight while discovering Sydney, Adelaide, Uluru, and Melbourne during your 14-day Australia tour. You will embrace the classic comforts of the famous Ghan railway through the Outback and wander the rugged desert mountains of Kata Tjuta. Golden beaches, surprising penguins, alleys decorated with cafes, and marvelous panoramas will define your ultimate Australia vacation.

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Handcrafted to celebrate Australia’s sublime variety of flavors, this is the ultimate food and wine tour down under. You will forage for fresh, ocean seafood, take a degustation walk to nine Melbourne restaurants, helicopter to the Hunter Valley for a vineyard lunch, and taste with new and old-world winemakers in both the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula. There will be a focus on local, organic produce, and gourmet experiences that are not usually available to the public.

With this handcrafted tour, you will experience all four corners of the iconic Australian travel experience. There is lush rainforest, tropical ocean, beautiful red desert, and vibrant cityscape. You can discover it all in just ten very relaxed days. See the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet, connect with Aboriginal culture, dine beneath desert stars, and explore the country’s breathtaking landscapes all at a pace that most suits you.

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You have never seen the land down under quite like the best of Victoria, Southern Australia, New South Wales, and Tasmania on this 17-day tour. From the wine-growing magnificence of the Barossa Valley and Launceston to the raw natural beauty that teems with life on Kangaroo Island, this luxurious getaway provides the perfect balance of adventure and comfort that Australia has to offer.

Handcrafted for senior travelers, this will be a relaxing 14-day vacation that includes Port Douglas, Melbourne, Sydney, Christchurch, New Zealand’s West Coast, and Queenstown. Australia and New Zealand can provide you with a bit of everything, even when you travel slow and only have two weeks. Some of the exclusive experiences include tropical beaches, lazy days, dramatic fjords, glaciers, artistic cities, enchanting histories, indigenous wildlife, and cruising down a river at sunset.

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Odyssey offers secure, authentic, SA outback small group tours in the cooler months, March-October. The company est. in 1983 is confident, reliable and an Odyssey Australian outback tour always prioritises the need to travel in comfort and safety into the Australian outback. Each tour is limited to a maximum 15 like minded people and a conscientious relaxed senior program leader

Occupying Australia ‘s central and southern regions, South Australia is Australia ‘s fourth largest, and fifth most populous state. Covering an area roughly 5 times the size of the U.K, or about one and a half times larger than Texas, South Australia has a small population and is home to approximately 1.7 million people. Over three quarters of this population live in Adelaide, the state’s capital city. South Australia plays host to a variety of landscapes and climates, and is in the unique position of bordering every other mainland state, though not The Australian Capital territory.

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Small group tour of New South Wales, Queensland & South Australia deserts, from Broken Hill. Learn about the history of the people who explored the deserts, from indigenous communities to Europeans, as well as Burke and Wills, visit White Cliffs, Birdsville, Maree.

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South Australia has a deep Aboriginal history with many ancient intersecting trade routes running through the state. A cluster of historic colonial towns, such as Peterborough, Clare and Burra can be found close to each other in the south of the state between the Flinders Ranges National park and Adelaide.

The south eastern coastline has a warm Mediterranean climate around Yorke and Eyre peninsulas , and houses much of the state’s inhabited region. The climate transitions to a hotter desert landscape as you head further north or west into the Australian outback. One of the main geographic features of the state includes the limestone coast of the Great Australian Bight which can be found along the state’s south coast on the Southern Ocean. This provides the traveller with stunning coastal scenery. The sparse Nullarbor Plain (from the Latin for no trees) lies in the state’s west, while the great Murray River in the east, flows through some of the more temperate and fertile parts of the state. The Eyre Peninsula tour highlights the wildlife of the area, such as the Australian sea lion. South Australia is also well known as an important Australian wine region, with areas such as the Barossa Valley , Clare Valley , and the Adelaide Hills all producing some of the most notable Australian wines. These regions also provide an opportunity for those wishing to experience a wine tasting on a wine tour .

South Australia is also famous for the opal mining town of Coober Pedy with its active opal field and opal mines. The interest of the opal mines is supplemented by curiosities such as the underground hotel, designed to combat the often excessive summer heat of outback South Australia. It is common to visit Coober Pedy on the road to Alice Springs . To the east of South Australia is Oodnadatta and Lake Eyre. Lake Eyre has a massive catchment area, but is often dry. It is home to abundant wildlife, but only after a wet year. The magnificent Flinders Ranges with Wilpena Pound , north of Adelaide, is a renowned tourist attraction.

South Australia ‘s earliest history traces back to its Indigenous people , with a history that predates European colonization in the region by at least 40,000 years. Aboriginal settlement is thought to have begun on the continent as early as 125,000 years ago , making its way gradually south. The arrival of Aboriginal people in South Australia 49,000 years ago was confirmed by the discovery of artefacts and fossils 2016 at Warratyi, in the Flinders ranges. These finds place the arrival of Aboriginal people much earlier than had previously been thought.

The first European contact in the region came in the year 1624, with Dutch explorer François Thijssen coming across Australi a’s southern shore after straying off course on his route to Batavia in the Dutch East Indies. He made it as far as Nuyts Archipelago , just north of the Eyre Peninsula, before eventually heading back. Despite this early contact, more prolonged European contact would not come about until 1836, a full 212 years later. Building on Matthew Flinders ‘ legacy, namely the mapping and circumnavigation of the Australia n Continent, the colonization of South Australia began, with the passage of the South Australia Act in British Parliament in the year 1834. Unlike other Australia n colonies, such as those in New South Wales, and Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), the South Australia Act specifically forbade the transportation of convicts and use of convict labour in establishing the colony, instead touting the colony as one embodying humanist values, and promoting political, religious, and economic freedoms.

In 1836, after an eight month voyage across the globe, the first settlers, in nine ships, reached Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia . Kangaroo Island was used by the settlers as an initial base while surveys of the mainland were conducted, searching to find a suitable location to establish the colony. Eventually the land around the Adelaide plains was decided as the site, and settlement of the mainland began in earnest. Following a tumultuous few decades, characterized by land speculation, bankruptcy, and a labour shortage caused by gold rushes in other states, South Australia eventually became a self governing colony in the year 1856. The new state had its own constitution, one that was for the time, very progressive, guaranteeing the male right to vote, as well as suffrage for propertied women.

South Australia grew economically in the ensuing years, developing thriving industries in wool, wheat, copper and wine, with immigrants coming from across Europe, particularly Germany, bringing with them their skills and expertise. South Australia joined with the rest of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, when the country officially became a Federation, and from then continued to grow, with its mining sector, in particular, thriving with discoveries of gold, silver, and uranium. Though South Australia has grown at a slower rate than most other Australia n states, it remains a progressive and forward thinking state, historically adopting social justice legislation years before other states, as well as currently being Australia ‘s leader in renewable energy.

After an eight month voyage across the globe, the first settlers reached Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia , which they used as an initial base while surveys of the mainland were conducted, searching to find a suitable location to establish the colony. Eventually the land around the Adelaide plains was decided as the site, and settlement of the mainland began in earnest. Following a tumultuous few decades, characterized by land speculation, bankruptcy, and a labour shortage caused by gold rushes in other states, South Australia eventually became a self governing colony in the year 1856, with its own constitution that was at the time very progressive, guaranteeing the male right to vote, as well as suffrage for propertied women. It also grew economically in the ensuing years, developing thriving industries in wool, wheat, copper and wine, with immigrants coming from across Europe, particularly Germany, bringing with them their skills and expertise. South Australia joined with the rest of Australia in the year 1901, when the country officially became a Federation, and continued to grow, with its mining sector in particular thriving with discoveries of gold, silver, and uranium. Though South Australia has grown at a slower rate than most other Australia n states, it remains a progressive and forward thinking state, historically adopting social justice legislation years before other states, as well as currently being Australia ‘s leader in renewable energy.

Travelling to South Australia

A guided tour of South Australia as part of an South Australian outback tour can offer an experience that is rich in the states natural, and gastronomic heritage, with travellers on a South Australian tour able to enjoy the iconic limestone coast , the rugged outback beauty, and the verdant wine country that give southern Australia its distinctive character. Odyssey has developed a number of tours to South Australia, suitable for seniors, whether couples or solo travellers, that provide an itinerary for the traveller to see and learn about the deep Aboriginal history and the more recent colonial history while experiencing the dramatic landscape and culture that has shaped South Australia .

A good place to begin a tour to South Australia would be the state’s capital, Adelaide . Adelaide is home to more than three-quarters of the state’s population, this quasi city-state is the hub of commercial and cultural life in the state, bustling with theatres, museums , cafes and restaurants. While in Adelaide travellers might like to include the South Australian Art Gallery, which houses one the largest art museum collections in Australia. You can take a tour with an experienced guide, attend an artist talk or plot your own course. An unusual feature of the gallery is the William Morris Adelaide collection, the world’s second largest Morris collection after London’s V&A. This is an arts and crafts collection of William Morris ‘ wallpaper, stained glass windows, furniture, textiles and ceramics. These excellent, iconic works reflect handmade craftsmanship of decorative art from the nineteenth century. The South Australian Museum and the Royal Botanic gardens are also well worth a visit. If you come at the right time of year you may even be able to catch the Royal Adelaide Show, which is held annually and features an agricultural show as well as shops, fun fairs, and rides. For those looking for a short trip from the city, an ideal spot for a day tour is to the beautiful Adelaide Hills. The Adelaide Hills is a cool wine region just 20 minutes drive from the capital, growing predominantly Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz varieties. Its altitude, ranging between 150-700m above sea level, gives the region a cooler and wetter climate than the surrounding region, making it ideal for viticulture and wine tasting while just a stone’s throw from Adelaide city.

Continuing on the theme of a wine tour , some other popular South Australian wine regions include the McLaren Vale , found on the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula , the Clare Valley , and of course the most famous among them, the historic Barossa Valley . The Barossa Valley , in particular, is synonymous internationally with Australian wine, with some of the country’s most famous, and prolific producers having their homes in the region. The history of the Barossa Valley goes back to the period of German settlement in the mid 19th century, the legacy of which can still be seen in the historic architecture of many of the region’s Lutheran style churches, as well as the towns’ names such as Langmeil and Krondorf. The settlers, often escaping religious persecution in their home countries, were mostly from the fertile Silesian region and brought with them vine clippings with which to begin production, thus bringing centuries of accumulated wisdom and viticulture knowledge to Australian shores. With such a rich and storied heritage, a day tour or visit to the Barossa Valley , or some of South Australia ‘s other winery‘s and regions, is both a fantastic way to learn about the heritage of the state, as well as a thoroughly enjoyable wine tasting experience .

For a more rugged experience of outback South Australia suitable for older travellers, heading south to Kangaroo Island , or venturing north through the Flinders Range into the deep outback, is a great way to fully experience the scale and brutal beauty the larger part of the state has to offer. While not as quintessentially ‘ outback ‘ as the Flinders and beyond, Kangaroo Island is a good place to start for a delve into the natural heritage of South Australia. Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia , after Tasmania and Melville Island, and is home to numerous conservation parks for its endemic wildlife, and rich marine ecosystem. A popular destination for travellers to Kangaroo Island is Flinders Chase National Park , where you can spot much of the island‘s wildlife, as well as its remarkable rocks, shaped by the unique environmental conditions on the island .

Delving deeper into the outback proper, head north from Adelaide city, past Port Augusta until you come upon the Flinders Ranges. The Flinders Ranges National Park marks the gateway into the real Australian outback, running all the way from the South Australian coast to Lake Eyre 600km north. The fascinating indigenous history of the Aboriginal people, impressive geological features, colossal scale, and abundant native wildlife, make the 95,000 hectare ‘Ikara’ Flinders Ranges National Park one of South Australia ‘s most popular tourist destinations, with locations such as Wilpena Pound being truly awe inspiring in their enormous scale. Past the Flinders you’ll eventually make your way to Lake Eyre National Park , surrounded by flat desert as far as the eye can see, Lake Eyre is a rare outback jewel. At 15.2m below sea level, Lake Eyre is the lowest point of the Australian mainland, as well as the largest saltwater lake in the country. Though it only ever fills completely about twice a century, it will often be at least partially filled, attracting birdlife from countless kilometres around and aweing the senses with the scale of this stark landscape. While on an outback tour of South Australia, there are plenty of towns and stops along the way that help give an outback tour with a tour guide, its distinct vibrancy and character. To this end, some towns to consider along your route could include Woomera , Coober Pedy , Oodnadatta , Maree , Burra , Farina , or Curdimurka . Stops along the way also provide a great introduction to some of South Australia‘s other outback adventures, such as the Strzelecki Track , or the Gawler Range .

South Australia ‘s southern shore, and the limestone cliffs around the Great Australia n Bight are as iconic an Australi an landmark as the Sydney Opera House or Uluru, and a must see stop on any South Australia n tour. To this end, one of the best places to take in Australi a ‘s rich southern shores is on a guided tour to the Eyre Peninsula. Located due west of Adelaide on the other side of the Spencer Gulf, the Eyre Peninsula is home to some of South Australia ‘s best coastal landscapes, and is particularly notable for its white sand beaches, and rich marine ecosystem. This marine abundance makes the Eyre Peninsula a popular destination for eco-tourism, with activities like cage diving with the infamous great white shark attracting the curious and daring alike. Aside from the occasional shark, you’ll also find Australia n fur seals, dolphins, whales, and giant cuttlefish , the latter of which congregate in huge numbers to breed annually around the Spencer Gulf. Lincoln National Park is another great spot to take in the Peninsula ‘s natural beauty. Found just south of the town of Port Lincoln , the National Park has plentiful tracks ideal for a guided walking tour, as well as beaches, caves, and spectacular views of the cerulean blue seas. Heading about an hour away from Port Lincoln , you can also find Cummings Monument. Similar to the T welve Apostles , this towering limestone stack rises majestically from the ocean, and makes for one of the best photo opportunities for travellers to the Eyre Peninsula .

Though Odyssey’s portfolio of small group tours for seniors will also take you into the Adelaide hills on the Adelaide tour, to experience Flinders Ranges attractions such as Wilpena pound, or to visit Marree , Lake Eyre, Oodnadatta, the Strzelecki Track or William Creek, you might like to take one of Odyssey’s longer tours into the outback of South Australia.

One of the best way to experience what South Australia has to offer is with a small group tour. Odyssey specialises in this kind of tour , offering an engaged and intimate tour of South Australia ideal for seniors, solo travellers , and couples heading to Australia and, particularly, South Australia .

A unique collection of small group outback tours of Australia Odyssey’s collection of Australia tour packages with a tour manager enable you to explore each state with Odyssey’s escorted tours Australia 2022 portfolio as a city based tour or a Australia holidays package into the Western Australian outback of the Kimberley or South Australia ‘s Flinders range or just spend a week on holiday in Hobart learning about a range of subjects on Odyssey’s Summer Schools tour package. This collection of some 70 scheduled small group holiday departures provides plenty of choice for an Australian holiday . You can make your booking direct for your Australia escorted tour with us or via your travel agent or travel consultant.

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Aboriginal culture of the Flinders Ranges, South Australia

The iconic Flinders Ranges of South Australia have a rich Aboriginal heritage and are home to a number of vitally important cultural sites and ancient artworks that this small group tour for mature and senior travellers has the opportunity its to learn about.

Australia’s Ocean Frontier: Exploring the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

Learn about the landscape and the recent settlement of this Peninsula on the South Australian coast. To see and learn more join on the this collection of Australian small group package tours for mature and senior travellers , couples or singles or join the Eyre & York peninsula program.

Expeditions of John McDouall Stuart in the Flinders.

John Stuart was an explorer who mapped the Flinders ranges as well as a path through the centre of Australia. The principal road from Port Augusta to Darwin is the Stuart Highway. The Small group tour of the Flinders ranges spends time learning about Stuart.

Exploring the museums of Port Adelaide, South Australia

8 days exploring Adelaide city and surrounds on small group tour for mature and senior travellers, couples and solo travellers visiting include Port Adelaide, The Barossa valley and Mclaren Vale and Fleurieu Peninsula.

Flinders Ranges National Parks, South Australia

Rugged mountains, tree-lined gorges, an abundance of wildlife, and important Aboriginal works : the national parks of the iconic Flinders Ranges including Wilpena pound are the beginning of Australia's outback that we explore on a small group tour for mature travellers.

Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner, South Australia

South Australia proves itself to be interesting from a landscape, wildlife and human history perspective on this collection of Australian tours . These 3 facets form part of a small group package tour for mature and senior travellers to consider with a group leader, whether as a couple or single traveller exploring the Eyre and York Peninsula.

History of the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia

Fleurieu Peninsula is part of a small group tour of Adelaide for mature and senior travellers seeking to travel as a couple or as a solo traveller . The Peninsula is historically important, click through to learn... It is also where you will find Mclaren Vale .

Landscape of Southern Australia from Mallee and Mulga.

Escorted small group tours for mature and senior travellers in Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia & NSW drive through former Mallee country . Article explains the iconic beginnings of Mallee and Mulga in the arid landscapes.

The Australian Outback: A Definitive Guide

Explore learn and consider what is the outback in this article. For mature and senior travelers considering joining a small group package tours into the outback to see, learn and explore about this unique place, not only the landscape but the Aboriginal approach to living . On each of the tours for couples and the single traveler you learn something different but fascinating, from Outback Queensland, the Flinders, Broken Hill and the Kimberley and the wildflowers all contribute to this question, what is the outback?

Aboriginal Art

Senior and mature couples and solo travellers remain curious but often informed about the role Aboriginal art plays in the indigenous community and the various styles. This article seeks to provide a platform for this collection of small group tours of upto 15 people into the Australian outback where often Aboriginal art styles are encountered.

Aboriginal Kinship systems

Article about Aboriginal kinship to assist small group tours in Australia understanding Ancient aboriginal society and the contemporary view. Kinship influences the relationships including aboriginal trading routes.

Aboriginal land use in the Mallee

Learning about the Mallee for a escorted small group tour of South Australia and Western Australia for mature and senior travellers. Understand the Mallee & Wildflowers relationship and the indigenous community land use.

Aboriginal Songlines

Songlines trace the journeys of ancestral spirits who created the land and all natural phenomena. The creation stories as well as practical knowledge needed for survival in outback Australia. We experience this knowledge on our small group tours into Outback Australia.

Ancient Aboriginal trade routes of Australia

Ancient Aboriginal trade routes of Australia Trade was a central part of life for Aboriginal people prior to the British settlement of Australia. Trading routes criss-crossed the nation, dispersing goods, information, technologies and culture thousands…

Australian Outback Cattle King

These mature and senior program s for couples and senior travellers explore the outback Sidney Kidman sought to tame in the Channel country to the Birdsville track , Marree and Farina. Our escorted small group tours of the Australian interior explore history, cultures and landscapes that we experience as we travel from the previous time to the contemporary.

Coober Pedy, South Australia

The town of Coober Pedy was established in 1915, when a 14-year old boy found a precious opal in a remote part of the South Australian outback. On this small group tour of the Flinders ranges we explore and learn about this and other towns in the Flinders and its importance to the Aboriginal community.

Curdimurka, South Australia

Curdimurka, a place explored from another time. The Ghan historically ran until the mid 1970's past Curdimurka. Learn more on the Oodnadatta and Flinders small group tour for mature and senior travellers couple or solo travelers .

Farina, South Australia

Farina, a ghost town where stockman Stanley Kidman drove his cattle through channel country . Mature and senior travellers explore on small group tour for couples and solo travellers on the Oodnadatta and Flinders tour here and Lake Eyre, Marree and much more through to Flinders ranges .

Marree and the Railway Track, South Australia

Learn more about the importance of this outback town in the settlement of Australia. Visited as part of our small group package tours for mature and senior travellers , couples or singles this is a town with history close to the Birdsville track and the Oodnadatta track.

Oodnadatta, South Australia

Oodnadatta is an adaptation of an Arrernte word utnadata meaning 'blossom of the malga'. This town was part of a network of Aboriginal trading routes existing for tens of thousands of years. Learn and discover more on a small group tour of the Flinders ranges .

Port Augusta, South Australia

Before European colonisation, the local Aboriginal people knew the area as Curdnatta, meaning 'sandy place'. The area was named Port Augusta in 1852. We learn more about Aboriginal culture and its evolution on this small group tour to the Flinders ranges .

The Arrival of Aboriginal Australians on the Continent

Tracing Aboriginal history via an outback small group tour for mature and senior couples or solo travellers provides an intriguing learning platform about Australia , rock art , trading and culture that traces a history possibly some 120,000 years ago.

Uncovering the ancient history of Aboriginal Australia

For small group escorted tours of Australia in Queensland, Victoria , New South Wales , South Australia , Tasmania , Western Australia and the Northern Territory a guide on Aboriginal culture for mature and senior travellers .

Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale Wine Regions, South Australia

This small group tour for mature and senior travellers for couples and solo travellers in Adelaide takes time to explore the two major wine-growing regions of South Australia , the Barossa Valley and the McLaren Vale.

Burra, South Australia

Once the 5th largest town in Australia, (the 1840's) this article is about the copper mining boom that was at Burra, and also the Yorke Peninsula. Mining boom also occurred at Broken hill with the wealth heading to Adelaide and Melbourne. Learn more on a small group package tour for mature and senior travellers couples or singles that includes Burra or one of the Australian tours offered.

Camels of the Australian Outback

Camels of the Australian Outback Here’s a trivia question : where are the world’s only wild single-hump (dromedary camel) camels found? If you guessed Arabia or the Sahara, you’d be wrong. In fact, the answer…

Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Kangaroo Island is reached from Adelaide for a short break tours or view our small group tours of South Australia and/or Adelaide for senior and mature travellers.

Short history of Adelaide, Australia

The capital of South Australia , Adelaide has a fascinating and distinctive history as the only Australian state without a convict past. On both of these small group tours ; Adelaide or the Flinders ranges we explore and learn about this city.

The Australian Overland Telegraph Line

Article on the Australian Overland Telegraph Line, that connected Port Augusta with Darwin and thereby Australia overseas to England and the wider world. Learn more on a small group tour for senior and mature couples and solo travellers visiting Central Australia including Uluru-Tjtuta .

The expedition of Edward John Eyre, 1841

For mature and senior travellers on a small group tour into outback Australia, John Eyre is an explorer who extended the colonial knowledge of outback Australia. Escorted small group tours for couple and solo travellers extend your learning on Aboriginal outback history and the colonials.

The Oodnadatta Track, South Australia

Oodnadatta track follows a traditional Aboriginal trading route along a line of natural mound springs feeding from the Great Artesian Basin – the same route taken by the explorer John McDouall Stuart on his third expedition in 1859, and that chosen for the Overland Telegraph Line and old Ghan railway line . Explore and learn on small group tour for couples and solo mature travellers on a small group tour into the Outback.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service History

History, culture and landscapes are continuing themes on an escorted small group tour from Odyssey for mature and senior travellers couples and singles. The Royal Flying doctor adds to to the travellers knowledge of outback Australia history .

The Simpson Desert, Australia

The Simpson Desert, Australia Sand dunes, desert flora, and splendid isolation: the Simpson Desert is one of the great wildernesses of outback Australia. Crossing the borders of South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory, the…

The Strzelecki Track, South Australia

Strzelecki, made a significant impression on Central, Southern and Eastern Australia for such a short visit. This article continues on that theme, importantly this desert is part of a small group tour for mature and senior travellers that starts and finishes in Broken hill. Just 12 participants, a program suitable for couples and singles. This link shows the portfolio of tours offered in Australia.

Understanding the Channel Country, Australia

Unique geography and a fascinating history as a pre-historic sea, and subsequently precious land to Aboriginal people and European pastoralists is explored on a small group tou r for mature and senior travellers into the Outback.

William Morris at the Art Gallery of South Australia

Adelaide has the Morris & Co. collection at the Art Gallery of South Australia , the world's second biggest collection of Morris decorative arts after the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Learn more on this small group tour for mature travellers.

Wilpena Pound, South Australia

Learn more from this article about a geologic icon of South Australia . The scale of this feature is beyond comprehension. Odyssey offers small group package tours to Flinders range every year that include visits and time here. Tours are for mature and senior travellers, couples and singles interested in learning and getting off the beaten track.

Woomera, South Australia

Read and learn about the contemporary history of this military site and town in South Australia . We visit briefly on the Flinders range tour of South Australia that began in Adelaide. Odyssey has a collection of small group package tours for mature and senior travellers, couples or singles that explore the landscape, wildlife and history of Australia to enjoy.

A small group tour of Australia is a journey between cities with up to 250 years of settlement history and an outback, which has some of the oldest known geologic material on earth. But importantly, it has one of the longest and truly fascinating known periods of human settlement. Indigenous Australians settled via a land bridge on the continent from Southeast Asia at least 85,000 years before the first Europeans from Portugal and Spain began exploration in the 17th century. For senior and mature travellers, a small group tour of Australia is a unique experience.

What is the best way to tour South Australia?

One of the best way to experience what South Australia has to offer is with a small group tour . Odyssey specialises in this kind of coach tour , offering an engaged and intimate tour of South Australia ideal for seniors, solo travellers , and couples heading to Australia and South Australia . These holidays for over 60’s to Australia show the fringes of the Simpson desert , small town outback Australia and the cattle station history of this great state.

For Odyssey Travellers who tend to be retirees and mature or senior travellers travelling as a couple or as a solo travellers, we suggest an organised group tour as being the best way to tour South Australia as a single or multi-state touring program is joining one of our scheduled South Australia seniors small group tours as part of your Australia vacation bucket list, that may may include an Adelaide vacation package .

Odyssey’s collection of small group South Australia vacation packages escorted tours seeks to be an organised senior tour that gets off the beaten track whether on a regular escorted tour or a walking tour somewhere in the Flinders range Odyssey’s collection of holiday packages in South Australia are all inclusive, with the exception of some meals particularly when on a South Australia holiday package tour of a city. The Solo Traveler does pay a single supplement for sole occupancy of a hotel room. When travelling solo , the accommodation charge is the only difference charged by us a tour operator ( tour company ) on any of our seniors tours . Our collection of South Australia small group tours are not a day tour , river cruise or wine tour , but learning tours for senior travel groups , by coach, by motorbike or walking tour with a tour leader supported by a travel expert. For couples and the single traveller (solo travel) seeking a unique itinerary and travel experience with like minded people.

These South Australia tour packages are for a small group tour of 12 people (Maximum 15) allows you the freedom to enjoy the journey on one of our small group escorted tours of South Australia whilst your tour guide looks after the logistics of the tour operation and getting you and your fellow travellers to the next place of interest.

For Odyssey Travellers who tend to be retirees and mature or senior travellers travelling as a couple or as a solo travellers, we suggest an organised group tour as being the best way to tour South Australia as a single or multi-state touring program is joining one of our scheduled South Australia seniors small group tours as part of your Australia vacation bucket list.

What are the best places to visit in South Australia?

An escorted South Australia tour has a tour itinerary schedule that will typically visit all the popular destinations a traveller seeks when visiting South Australia, with the specific information being available on each of the tour page’s itinerary section. Some of the best known highlights many of our South Australian tours offer include the capital Adelaide , the Eyre Peninsula , the Flinders Ranges , and Lake Eyre.

When joining Odyssey Traveller, we seek to journey the road less travelled. We provide small group escorted tours of South Australia that explore not only the big named attractions, but the little places along the way that give out tours their engaged, and genuine character.

Our South Australia vacation packages ( senior holiday packages ) are small group tours that explore, and provide the opportunity to learn as you travel to Adelaide, the Eyre Peninsula, Flinders range, Kangaroo Island, Outback South Australia or the brilliant opal town of Coober Pedy . Many of these are places where Aboriginal stories come to life, where the wildlife can be seen, landscapes leave you in awe, and the history of colonial settlement creates introspective moments to pause and wonder. Though this is a package holiday, we ask you to arrange your domestic flights, ensuring you get the best travel deals available to start down the path of the perfect holiday.

An escorted South Australia tour has a tour itinerary schedule that typically will visit all the popular destinations a traveller seeks as older Australians as a couple or solo traveller when visiting this state as part of your Australia tour . For older Australians the South Australia Seniors small group tours , will find time to break for morning tea or lunch.

What is the best way to get to South Australia?

The character of Australia’s landscape, combined with its urban density, make Australia feel like a somewhat odd assortment of city states at times. With this in mind, the best way to travel the large distances between state capitals, particularly outside of the southeast, is to arrange flights in advance.

For those arriving by car this is of course fine as well, though be sure to take regular breaks when driving long distances, and stay focused and hydrated, especially in Australia’s hotter regions.

When is the best time to visit South Australia?

Odyssey traveller operates it tour dates in Outback South Australia around the ideal times of the year when travelling to our many destinations, with each different climate and season bringing a slightly different experience depending on the destination, and type of tour involved.

With this in mind, when to visit your chosen destination is both up to you, and our tour availability. For travellers visiting Australia from the northern hemisphere, please bear in mind that down under we have our seasons at the opposite times of the year, so for us holiday season means barbeques and beaches, not snow and hot cocoa!

South Australia is unique in that it is home to the Outstanding Flinder ranges and Wilpena pound. The state also occupies a part of this island continent and contains such a diversity of experiences to meet all types of interest that a traveller may have in South Australia.

For Odyssey Travellers a small group tour is getting beyond the “Best” but to reach the places of interest, to satisfy the curiosity and to learn. Our portfolio of small group escorted tours of South Australia and Tasmania , Victoria, Queensland , Northern Territory , New South Wales and Western Australia . To each state Odyssey seeks to achieve this in groups of typically 6 to 12 people, with a maximum of 15, plus an experienced leader to provide a holiday package experience to be remembered whether you visit South Australia or other parts of Australia.

How far in advance should i plan a trip to South Australia?

Bookings for an upcoming small group tour with Odyssey, open upto 2 years in advance to allow you book onto your preferred South Australia or Australia seniors small group tour .

A deposit will typically secure your place with final payments falling due between 90 to 60 days before departure.

A reputable travel company will allow you pay by credit card or direct bank transfers in the currency of your choosing.

How much does a South Australia escorted tour cost?

For a small group tour into regional and/or Outback South Australia of typically 12 people in this post pandemic environment you should considering an allowance of AUD$550-$600/day per person on a twin share basis. This should cover all travel, entrances, breakfast and one other meal a day, plus tipping. Yo can learn more about why you should take a small group tour with this paper.

A large group coach tour of up to 50 travellers will operate with a lower cost/ day .

How much does an average trip in South Australia cost?

For a small group tour for seniors with Odyssey Traveller you should allow for AUD$3500 for a 8 day city tour to Adelaide for example in South Australia and AUD$12,500 for a 16 day inclusive tour of Outback South Australia.

Location, distance, sights and duration all influence the tour price of coach tours in South Australia and across Australia for seniors .

Touring South Australia

The need to know

Getting around

The Odyssey travel experience is a modern coach tour and occasionally uses local transport, including trains and ferries to enable the itinerary to be meet. Specifics for your South Australia tours are always outlined in your tour itinerary.

If you are booking an seniors small group outback tour of South Australia or Australia in general, be ready to ask about emergency and life safety procedures in the Outback. You are travelling in an extremely inhospitable environment. A reputable tour operator will have a life safety plan/equipment list for touring the desert.

Domestic flights and cross country bus services are widely available. Flying remains the preffered method of traversing Outback Australia . The train services are somewhat more limited in terms of transportation coverage, though remain a comfortable and very scenic way of getting around outback Australia and South Australia . South Australia is the start and end in Adelaide of the Ghan linking the South Australia outback through to the Northern Territory and Darwin.

If choosing one of the Adelaide vacation programs , then a mix of private coach and public transport is used as well as short comfortable walks to explore the city’s popular destinations such as the Adelaide botanic garden, the museum, and art gallery which are all close to the Adelaide city centre .

Accommodation

Odyssey’s seniors travel groups typically stay in centrally located 3-4 star hotels, with easy access to public transport and local amenities to keep the tour price sharp. The hotels are chosen for location and cleanliness and so you in your down time you can enjoy the city like the locals whether as a couple or solo traveler. For all our escorted tour programs there is a single supplement.

On the outback Australia tours in the South Australia tours accommodation remains limited. North of the Flinders range and Coober Pedy (Cooper pedy) accommodation in places such at Mt Dare or Oodnadatta is very limited and should be considered as part of your Outback Australia experience with outback hospitality to be enjoyed. Marree South Australia is a stopover destination at the end of the Oodnadatta track (the other end is Marla) and the Birdsville track with a historic Marree hotel stay with its historic dining rooms paying tribute to John Stuart and the mailman are a treat.

Tour guides

Odyssey as a reputable tour operator (est 1983) always engages locals as guides with regional knowledge to ensure an authentic experience on a guided tour during which you can learn as much as possible about the history and cultural experiences of the places you visit.The local guide is supported by a tour leader who manges a group size of upto 15 people on tha small group adventure . For example descendants of the Adnyamathanha people provide local leadership in the Ikara Flinders ranges and Wilpena, Brachina gorge and Bunyeroo gorge region, both on the touring coach and on a guided Aboriginal cultural walks in the ancient landscape of the remnant of the mountain range, that today is considered to be one of the earth’s oldest landscapes. The small group tour along the unsealed road known as the Oodnadatta track, a cultural tour looking at the colonial history dominated by the railway to Alice Springs that includes time in Marree SA, learning about Afghan Cameleers, (the Afghan camel drivers) as well as the Ghan railway.

Geography, Environment, & Weather

Australia comprises a land area of about 7.692 million square kilometres.

Although this is just five per cent of the world’s land mass (149.45 million square kilometres), Australia is the planet’s sixth largest country after Russia, Canada, China, the United States of America and Brazil. It is also the only one of the largest six nations that is completely surrounded by water.

Australia is the smallest of the world’s continents. It is also the lowest, the flattest and (apart from Antarctica) the driest.

Due to the size of the country, Australia has several different climate zones. The northern section of Australia has a more tropical climate, hot and humid in the summer, and quite warm and dry in the winter, while the southern parts are cooler with mild summers and cool, sometimes rainy winters.

Festivals & Events

One of the highlights on a tour of Adelaide is definitely the annual Adelaide Festival , which is held early March each year.

Reading list

Aboriginal Biocultural Knowledge in South-eastern Australia: Perspectives of Early Colonists, by Fred Cahir, Ian D. Clark, et al.

Out of the Silence: The history and memory of South Australia’s frontier wars, by Robert Foster.

Dark Emu: Aboriginal Australia and the Birth of Agriculture, by Bruce Pascoe.

Eating & Drinking

Australians love their food and this nation is built on a strong history of migration so it’s no wonder that we’ve become famous to the culinary world for our ‘fusion’ food. English and northern European cooking styles have been a part of Australian food since colonisation. Then in the 1970s many Asian cuisines including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and Indian began to influence the Australian food landscape, as well as the many southern European and Middle Eastern influences such as Spanish, Balkan, Hungarian, Turkish and Lebanese.

Australians are the second largest beer drinkers in the world! Our beer is essentially a cold lager with a strength of around 5 per cent and the list of breweries is endless, including Tooheys, Carlton Draught, Coopers, Boags, Cascade (which is also the oldest that’s still operating), Hahn, James Squire, Victoria Bitter, Emu Export and Little Creatures.

With many great wine regions on the doorsteps of Australia’s largest capital cities, the international reputation of Australian wine has never been greater, currently being the fourth largest exporter of wine worldwide at around 750 million litres per year.

Health & Safety

Generally speaking, South Australia is safe to travel in even as a mature solo traveller, though always exercise common sense while travelling. When preparing an outback Australia small group tour for seniors, seasonal road conditions are a crucial part for this tour company in its planning work as well as contingency planning for unexpected events in a desert environment on any small group journey .

Electrical Supply

Whenever you travel on your holidays for solo travellers over 60 Australia , it’s always wise to take an appropriate travel adaptor. The electricity supply in Australia runs at 230V and 50Hz. Australia uses the Type I electric plug, so make sure you have the right travel adaptor with you.

The best of South Australia

Flinders Ranges

Within the Ikara Flinders ranges for small group escorted tours for seniors your local Aboriginal guide presents the story of one of Earth's oldest landscapes in this extraordinary landscape with its heavily eroded mountain range, unique fauna and wildlife including the Yellow footed rock Wallaby. An animal recovering from almost extinction to often be seen in the national park whether on a walking trail or in the touring coach close to dusk. Parts of the Flinders ranges attractions is the abundant wildlife, creating a wilderness sanctuary to explore. The extraordinary landscapes are reflected in the rocky gorges such as the acclaimed ancient gorges visited included Brachina gorge, Rawnsley bluff, Wilpena pound, parachilna gorge and Bunyeroo gorge or Aroona Valley. This is truly spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife in Outback South Australia that is not repeated on other Australian outback tours.

Eyre Peninsula

Bounded by the wilds of the Southern Ocean to the south and west, and the calm waters of the Spencer Gulf, the Eyre Peninsula South Australia is ‘Australia’s seafood frontier’, the wild ‘far west coast‘.

Barossa Valley

The Barossa is among Australia’s most historic wine districts, associated with winemaking since European colonisers first reached South Australia in 1836. Even before settlement, the German mineralogist Johannes Menge had reported back to the South Australia that the fertile area north of Adelaide would support ‘vineyards and orchards and immense fields of corn which are matchless in the colony’.

Responsible travel tips for Australia

• Before departing on any of these South Australia Outback tours, make sure you have a number of AU dollars in a range of denominations. You don’t want to be carrying around enormous amounts of cash, but take enough to make it easy to pay in locations that might not accept credit card. It will also help you avoid card transaction fees, and it makes tipping a breeze.
• Carry a card in your wallet or purse from your local hotel, to assist you with the return journey if you do become lost.
• As a senior traveler ensure that you are covered by travel insurance. If you need advice on this feel free to contact Odyssey and we’ll be able to help.
• Before departing on any of these South Australia holidays, make sure you have a number of AUD in a range of denominations. You don’t want to be carrying around enormous amounts of cash, but take enough to make it easy to pay in locations that might not accept credit card. It will also help you avoid card transaction fees, and it makes tipping a breeze.
• When travelling independently, make sure you check the opening hours of shops and museums so that you don’t miss out! Also be certain to check whether your trip coincides with any public holidays, so you can plan accordingly.
• Before departing on one of these South Australia holidays, contact your bank to inform them that you may be making purchases overseas. Otherwise, they may flag any activity on your account as suspicious. Also, check which ATMs and banks are compatible with your cards, to ensure you can withdraw cash with minimal fees.

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Tour through Lima, Puno, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes and...

Best of Antarctica In Depth (Ocean Endeavour)

14 days from 13268.

Experience the rare opportunity to explore both the eastern and western sides of the...

Botswana Adventure

10 days from 5483.

Visit Africa and travel through Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe on a tour from Windhoek...

Hiking in Sedona and the Grand Canyon

4 days from 4030.

Discover the very best of Northern Arizona on this 4-day hiking adventure through...

South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer

6 days from 3652.

Explore South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park, Badlands National Park, Little...

Best of Mexico

15 days from 5225.

Experience the best of Mexico on a 15-day adventure from Mexico City to Playa del...

Best of the Top End & Kakadu

4 days from 2189.

Visit the natural wonders of Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park,...

Classic Egypt & Jordan

15 days from 5887.

Tick the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Nile, the Dead Sea and The Treasury in Petra...

Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island

5 days from 1977.

See the best of Perth, including the Margaret River region and its wineries, Fremantle...

Namibia Discovery

13 days from 5080.

Travel from Cape Town in South Africa to Namibia’s Windhoek through coastlines, sand...

Highlights of Thailand

10 days from 2746.

Experience Thailand’s greatest hits on a 10-day comfort adventure through Bangkok,...

Best of Costa Rica

10 days from 3695.

Take a Costa Rican adventure starting in San Jose, visiting Copey, Manuel Antonio...

Classic Cambodia & Vietnam

20 days from 5031.

Get to know Vietnam and Cambodia, each with their own uniquely enchanting culture and...

Best of South Australia & Red Centre

9 days from 4518.

See the best of South Australia and Red Centre on this comfortable journey through...

Classic Sri Lanka

8 days from 1944.

Explore wonders of nature and humanity – often both at once – on this 8-day adventure...

Best of Alaska

10 days from 7677.

Explore the rugged landscape of icy Alaska. From Anchorage, circle the Kenai Peninsula...

Classic Barcelona to Madrid

7 days from 4015.

Travel south along the coast of Spain, leaving Barcelona, travelling through Valencia...

Best of Argentina & Brazil

7 days from 4340.

Experience the best of everything Argentina and Brazil have to offer on this fantastic,...

Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Sail the aquamarine waters of the Galapagos’s central southern islands taking in...

Classic Madrid to Lisbon

9 days from 4878.

Take a trip through Portugal, starting in Spain’s capital, Madrid and heading through...

Croatian Coastal Cruising: Dubrovnik to Split (Aurora)

8 days from 3995.

Join a small ship cruising adventure to Croatia. Voyage along the Dalmatian coast,...

Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree

5 days from 2511.

From Cairns, take a trip to explore Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, the Great...

Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne)

10 days from 7384.

Spend 10 unforgettable days on board the Grand Daphne, discovering the central islands...

Best of Northern Territory

8 days from 4735.

Tour through the Australia’s Red Centre and Top End, visiting Uluru, Kings Canyon,...

Explore China

12 days from 4023.

Spend 12 days exploring northern China from Shanghai to Beijing, including Luoyang, the...

Best of Uluru & Kings Canyon

4 days from 2176.

Discover Australia’s Red Centre on an adventure to the spectacular sights of Tjoritja ...

Amazing Southern Africa

22 days from 11799.

Jump onboard an exhilarating journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls through the...

Best of the South: Atlanta to New Orleans

14 days from 9315.

Explore the deep South on your way to New Orleans on a twelve-day small group tour...

Classic Canadian Rockies

7 days from 5031.

See all the highlights from the Canadian Rockies, including Lake Louise, Spirit Island,...

Best of Australia

12 days from 7448.

Experience the full range of Australia’s natural wonder, with visits to the Blue...

Best of South Australia

5 days from 2108.

Explore the famous wine region of South Australia including Barossa Valley and Clare...

Best of Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain

6 days from 2529.

Discover the best of Australia’s Tasmania with a visit to the Tarkine rainforest and...

Croatian Coastal Cruising - Split to Dubrovnik (Aurora)

8 days from 2997.

Take a small-ship cruising adventure in Croatia from Split to Dubrovnik. Voyage along...

Egypt Family Holiday Comfort

8 days from 3055.

Step back in time on an 8-day family Egyptian adventure through Cairo, Aswan and Luxor....

Our Original tours 

Vietnam express southbound, 10 days from 1343.

Take a tour of Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, with stops to cruise the Mekong...

Sydney to Cairns Adventure

14 days from 5423.

See the natural wonders of Queensland and New South Wales on an adventure through the...

Classic Costa Rica

15 days from 2644.

Travel to Costa Rica and discover a tropical playground of immense natural beauty....

Beautiful Bali

9 days from 1192.

Travel to Bali and experience this oasis off the coast of Indonesia. Bali's Ubud, Mt...

Best of Sri Lanka

15 days from 3015.

Discover the must-sees, must-eats, and must-meets of gorgeous Sri Lanka on this 15-day...

Inca Trail Express

7 days from 1981.

Travel to Peru to discover Peru's ancient civilisation. Trek or train to Machu Picchu,...

Vietnam Express Northbound

10 days from 1539.

Travel through Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Visit the Mekong Delta, cruise...

Rome to Amalfi

8 days from 3124.

Travel to Italy on a tour from Rome to Amalfi and explore the best of the region....

Best of Vietnam & Cambodia

18 days from 2844.

Travel into the heart and soul of South East Asia on this tour of Vietnam and Cambodia....

Iceland Discovery

8 days from 4176.

See Iceland on this eight-day tour that travels to Reykjavik, the Golden Circle,...

Best of Morocco

15 days from 1594.

Discover the best of Morocco on an action-packed trip exploring Marrakech, Fes, the...

Athens to Santorini

8 days from 3196.

Travel from ancient Athens to the spectacular island of Santorini on this wonderful...

Sacred Land of the Incas

15 days from 3882.

Visit the Sacred Land of the Inca and delight in Peru's culture with two weeks through...

Everest Base Camp Trek

15 days from 2205.

Embark on the trek of a lifetime to Everest Base Camp on this tour. Fly into Lukla and...

Egypt Adventure

8 days from 1395.

Visit Egypt and adventure along the River Nile through the land of the pharaohs, from...

Explore Jordan

Travel to Jordan and tour Amman, Madaba and the inspiring desert landscape of Wadi Rum....

Classic Rajasthan

15 days from 1639.

Travel to India and visit the Rajasthan region. Tour from Delhi to Pushkar through...

Guatemala to Belize

10 days from 2030.

Wander the cobblestone streets of Antigua, float along the waters of the Rio Dulce, and...

India's Golden Triangle

8 days from 1170.

Take an action-packed eight-day tour through the essential sights and bites of India’s...

South Korea Highlights

9 days from 4415.

Take a dive into all that South Korea has to offer, from Seoul to Sokcho, Andong and...

Best of Italy

14 days from 5750.

Immerse yourself in classic culture, history and incredible sights on this Best of...

Cambodian Traveller

9 days from 1176.

Travel from Vietnam to Thailand on a South East Asian adventure that explores Cambodia...

North Morocco Adventure

8 days from 960.

This tour of North Morocco from Casablanca to Marrakech will capture your heart....

Inca Trail Express from Lima

8 days from 2240.

Travel to Peru and retrace the steps of the Inca. Follow traditions from Lima to Cusco,...

Classic Hikes of Patagonia

15 days from 11115.

Embark on all the classic hikes of Patagonia – including the Torres del Paine base hike...

Thailand & Laos Adventure

13 days from 2268.

Travel from Bangkok to Vientiane on a tour through Thailand and Laos. Visit Thailand's...

Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

13 days from 6840.

Discover Japanese culture on this 13-day tour. Travel with a local from Tokyo to Kyoto...

Croatia Sailing Adventure: Dubrovnik to Split

8 days from 1851.

Explore Croatia's beautiful Adriatic coast on this aquatic adventure from Dubrovnik to...

Cycle Vietnam

15 days from 2633.

Jump in the saddle for a two-wheeled adventure tour of Vietnam. Take in cultural...

Morocco Encompassed

17 days from 2076.

Explore Morocco on this in-depth tour with Intrepid. Spend 17 days exploring Marrakech,...

Inca Trail & Amazon Adventure

12 days from 3796.

Travel from the heights of the Andes to the exotic Amazon rainforest on this best of...

South Korea Real Food Adventure

8 days from 3612.

Slurp, crunch and spoon your way into the heart of South Korean cuisine, snacking at...

Turkey Highlights

8 days from 2255.

See the highlights of Turkey on this eight-day adventure. Start in Istanbul and visit...

Costa Rica Experience

9 days from 1895.

Encounter the natural beauty of Costa Rica, from La Fortuna’s volcano and Monteverde’s...

South Morocco Discovery

10 days from 845.

Discover Morocco's southern highlights on this well paced adventure including Marrakech...

Best of Galapagos

10 days from 5029.

Discover amazing wildlife and natural beauty in the Galapagos Islands.

China Highlights

8 days from 2043.

Take a trip through epic China and see the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall,...

Central Asia: Five Stans Express

24 days from 7152.

Join a 24-day adventure through Central Asia from Ashgabat, to Tashkent, to Bishkek and...

East Africa Highlights

10 days from 4136.

Travel through East Africa from Kenya to Tanzania, stopping at the Masai Mara, the...

Discover Egypt & Jordan

15 days from 3548.

Take an adventure holiday through Egypt and Jordan. Visit Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza,...

Explore Colombia

10 days from 2708.

Travel to Colombia on a ten-day Intrepid. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Cartagena...

The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick

6 days from 3845.

Experience the seaside charm of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick on this 6-day...

Sabah Adventure

11 days from 2584.

This Sabah Adventure tour through the Borneo wilderness will truly capture your...

Balkan Adventure

15 days from 3098.

Travel across historic Eastern Europe from Hungary to Croatia. Visit cultural sights...

Western USA National Parks Loop

5 days from 2801.

Set off on a five-day adventure through some of the USA’s most epic scenery, including...

Best of Cuba

15 days from 2817.

Escape to Cuba on an exotic getaway through the sizzling streets of sultry Havana, soak...

Botswana Highlights

9 days from 3465.

Discover the culture, wildlife and waterways of Botswana on this upgraded adventure...

Scenic Vietnam

15 days from 2087.

Journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on this Vietnam adventure. Trek in the quiet...

Best of Turkey

From Istanbul to Ephesus, Pamukkale to the coast, and Cappadocia to the Anatolian...

Best of Spain

15 days from 4769.

Kick off a colourful Best of Spain tour in Madrid and visit some of Spain's highlights....

Madagascar Adventure

14 days from 4959.

Embark on a wildlife and jungle-filled adventure through Madagascar visiting...

Central Asia Explorer

17 days from 3445.

Soak up Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on this 17-day tour that begins in Bishkek and visits...

Walk the Camino de Santiago

7 days from 1684.

Over seven days, join a local leader and small group of likeminded travellers to walk...

Greece Sailing Adventure: Cyclades Islands

10 days from 2387.

See the best of the Cyclades on this 10-day Greece sailing adventure. From Athens to...

Land of Belize

8 days from 2018.

Dive into Belize’s natural and cultural wonders on this slow-paced adventure through...

Classic Peru

9 days from 3281.

Visit South America and travel to Peru. Visit Lima, Cusco and Lake Titicaca, tour the...

Annapurna Circuit Trek

15 days from 1899.

Go trekking in Nepal on an adventure that takes you around the Annapurna Circuit. From...

Portuguese Camino

10 days from 2861.

Be challenged and be fulfilled on this coastal Camino, starting in Porto and walking...

Montenegro Sailing Adventure from Dubrovnik

8 days from 2241.

Sail into the sublime waters of Montenegro, departing from Dubrovnik and exploring...

Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest

8 days from 3235.

Experience the festive markets of Central Europe. Go Christmas crazy in the market...

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Hiking in the canadian rockies, 8 days from 3182.

Hike the Canadian Rockies, exploring Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Emerald Glacier...

Maya Encounter

17 days from 1898.

Find authentic adventure on this experience through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala....

Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure

4 days from 1110.

Discover the history, culture and incredible landscapes of Australia’s Red Centre on a...

Okavango Experience

10 days from 2165.

Tour through Johannesburg, Maun, Chobe, the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls on a ten...

Explore Southern Africa

18 days from 4496.

Spend some time exploring Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe with included safari...

Canadian Rockies

15 days from 3843.

Discover the Canadian Rockies on this 15-day adventure tour with Intrepid that hits...

Uluru & Kings Canyon Express

Mexico unplugged, 15 days from 2331.

The incredible cultures and colours of Mexico await on this 15-day adventure through...

Gorillas & Game Parks

16 days from 5562.

Encounter the wildlife of Kenya and Uganda on this adventure including a gorilla trek...

Explore Egypt

15 days from 1960.

Explore Egypt with a trip to Cairo, the Nile, Aswan, Luxor and Alexandria. Pyramids,...

Highlights of Italy

8 days from 2417.

See the best of Italy – Venice, La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Florence and Rome – in eight...

Cape Town to Vic Falls

22 days from 4015.

Spend three weeks exploring South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, from Cape...

Kenya Wildlife Safari

8 days from 1852.

Experience Kenyan wildlife on an eight day trip travelling from Nairobi to Lake...

Central American Journey

17 days from 1912.

Travel from Guatemala to Costa Rica, through gorgeous Monteverde, La Fortuna, Leon,...

Jordan & Egypt Uncovered

22 days from 3608.

Explore Jordan and Egypt with a trip to Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo, the Nile, Aswan,...

Indian Getaway

11 days from 828.

Get the most out of 11 days in India on this trip exploring the best of Delhi, Varanasi...

Iceland Express

5 days from 1463.

Tour green Iceland on a five-day trip visiting Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, Vik,...

Japan Express

9 days from 2610.

See Japan in nine days on a trip visiting Tokyo, Nikko and Kyoto. Say konnichiwa to...

Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Explorer

4 days from 1122.

Tour the best bits of Australia’s Top End, exploring Kakadu National Park, Litchfield...

Road to Zanzibar

12 days from 3012.

Experience the beauty of the Ngorongoro and Serengeti, Usambara Mountains and Zanzibar...

Patagonia: Torres del Paine Classic W Trek

6 days from 4005.

Hike the W Trek in Chilean Patagonia and discover the wild beauty of Torres del Paine...

Costa Rica & Panama Discovery

12 days from 1719.

Hit San Jose, Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro, Boquete and Panama City on this...

The Masai Heartlands

15 days from 4731.

Uncover Kenya and Tanzania on a 2 week trip with Serengeti safaris, Ngorongoro, Nakuru,...

Serengeti Trail

8 days from 2483.

Roam the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli National Park to spot Africa's Big...

Vic Falls to Kruger

9 days from 1868.

Take on a safari adventure through Hwange National Park, Matobo National Park, Kruger...

North China Getaway

12 days from 1505.

Discover China’s northern hotspots with Intrepid on a 12-day trip to Beijing, the Great...

Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches

27 days from 9176.

Go deep in East Africa on this epic trip, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Essential South Korea

9 days from 2091.

Take a journey through South Korea, starting in Seoul and heading to Jeonju, Wanju,...

Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil

10 days from 2644.

Travel from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro on a ten-day trip, including Iguazu Falls...

North India Revealed

22 days from 1258.

See the essentials of India’s north on a 22-day trip through Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur,...

One Week In Costa Rica

8 days from 950.

Head to the Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica with a fun-filled adventure to San Jose,...

Turkey Explored

18 days from 2440.

Go deeper than Derinkuyu on an 18-day Turkey trip beginning and ending in Istanbul,...

Jordan & Egypt Express

9 days from 1624.

Follow in the footsteps of prophets on an adventure tour through Jordan and Egypt....

Simply Sri Lanka

8 days from 855.

Discover idyllic Sri Lanka from Negombo to Colombo on this eight-day Lonely Planet...

Best of Brazil

8 days from 1040.

Experience Brazil’s coast on an eight-day adventure. From Rio to Ilha Grande, see jaw...

Galapagos Discovery

9 days from 2882.

See the Galapagos Islands on an eight-day adventure including Isla Isabela, Isla Santa...

Kruger, Coast & Cape

22 days from 3719.

Embark on a 22 day Southern African odyssey through wildlife-rich game parks, idyllic...

Kilimanjaro: Marangu Route

8 days from 4554.

Conquer Mt Kilimanjaro on the picturesque Marangu Route, hiking with porters on an...

Mount Toubkal Trek

7 days from 702.

Trek through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains exploring Aroumd and Imlil and then climb...

Tanzania Family Safari

8 days from 3160.

Experience the people, culture and wildlife of Kenya and Tanzania on a small group...

Mount Toubkal Winter Trek

7 days from 1200.

Set off on a seven-day adventure through the Atlas Mountains, joining an expert guide...

Central American Adventure

33 days from 4293.

Tour jungle ruins and Caribbean coastline on a 33-day adventure to Mexico, Belize,...

Galapagos Experience

7 days from 1685.

As far as face-to-face wildlife encounters go, the Galapagos wildlife experience rivals...

Essential Italy

Visit Venice, Verona, Parma, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence and Rome with like-minded 18...

Kilimanjaro: Machame Route

9 days from 5450.

Travel to Tanzania on a nine-day trip taking in Kilimanjaro along the Machame Route....

Vic Falls to Cape Town

22 days from 3640.

Discover the unique and contrasting lands of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South...

Turkey Uncovered

14 days from 1917.

Discover the best of Turkey on a 14-day trip exploring Istanbul, Gallipoli, Fethiye,...

Amazing Central America

28 days from 3515.

Spend 28 days visiting Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and...

Peru Essentials

21 days from 4015.

See Peru in-depth on a trip from Lima to La Paz. Trek the Inca Trail and marvel at...

Cambodia Adventure

12 days from 1216.

Hit Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City then take a trip through Cambodia, visiting Angkor Wat...

Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Family Adventure

4 days from 1433.

Set out on a camping safari through captivating Kakadu National Park. Experience the...

Garden Route Adventure

14 days from 2304.

See Africa from Durban to Cape Town on a 14-day adventure. Tour Tsitsikamma, Addo...

Best of East Africa

20 days from 6160.

Step out onto the Serengeti and keep your eyes out for rhinos, lions, leopards and a...

Vietnam Discovery

15 days from 1336.

Discover Vietnam’s east coast on this 15-day tour, uncovering the hidden delights of...

Vanuatu Expedition

8 days from 3511.

Embark on an expedition to the beautiful islands of Vanuatu where you can trek to the...

Delhi to Goa

15 days from 1378.

Discover India in all its glory on this 15-day spice-filled adventure from Delhi...

Mount Toubkal Long Weekend Trek

5 days from 732.

Challenge yourself to this ambitious hiking trip and climb to the summit of Mount...

Central America Encompassed

31 days from 4446.

Take an epic adventure to Central America through Mexico’s hotspots like Chichen Itza,...

Wild Western USA

11 days from 3600.

Travel from LA via Joshua Tree, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite, Sierra Nevada to...

South India Revealed

16 days from 1550.

See the landscapes of South India on a 16-day adventure from Varkala to Goa via Kerala...

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Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip as a senior.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises). However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Learn more about Intrepid's COVID-19 policy

Who are Intrepid travellers?

Intrepid adventures are for travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track. Whether you're travelling solo, with a group of friends, or are aged 18 or 70, there is an Intrepid adventure to suit your interests and comfort level. Each Intrepid adventure has a physical and cultural grading to help you decide if the trip is right for you. No special skills are required for most adventures, just a sense of adventure and a curiosity about the world. Even on our camping adventures no previous experience is required; our tents are easy to set up, even for first-time campers. 

Are there age restrictions on your trips?

For the majority of our trips the minimum age is 15. An adult must accompany all children under the age of 18. Our Overland Adventures have a minimum age of 18. Younger children can join us on our Family trips and Short Break Adventures, but check each trip for its minimum age, which is located on the trip’s overview page on the website. Most of our trips don’t have a maximum age limit, but a Self-Assessment Form is required for all passengers 70 years and over. 

How many people will be on my trip?

Good things come in small packages, which is why we keep our group sizes down. This means we’re small enough to remain flexible as we thread our way through communities without intimidating the locals. On most of our trips you’ll be part of an intimate group of 12-16 people, though our group sizes are on average 10 people. Our Overland trips are in purpose-built vehicles that can carry up to 24 travellers. Group sizes are displayed on each trip’s overview page on our website. 

I’m travelling alone – is that OK?

This is the beauty of the Intrepid style of travel: many of our travellers join because they are travelling solo and want to meet and share experiences with like-minded people.

Learn more about solo travel

I have a disability – can I join an Intrepid trip?

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We ask that you carefully consider whether you are physically and mentally able to complete the itinerary you have chosen, recognising that on many trips you will be required to carry your own bags and use public transport. 

Where we can we will make reasonable adjustments to the operation of our trips to facilitate the requirements of disabled travellers – such as booking ground floor accommodation, or having our leaders communicate important directions in writing as well as verbally. Many travellers with disabilities have been able to enjoy our trips by travelling with a friend or companion who can assist with specific needs. If joining a group trip is not practical we may be able to provide you with a private departure. Please contact our sales team for further information on any of our itineraries. 

Learn more about accessible travel with Intrepid

Do I need to buy travel insurance?

Travel insurance is compulsory on all our trips if you’re travelling internationally. Minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number – it’s really important there are no barriers to getting emergency assistance for you. 

Will I have my own room?

It's your call. Rooming on our trips is organised on a twin-share basis, but most of our trips also have the option to pay an extra fee for your own room. Just let us know at the time of booking and we'll arrange it for you. 

For twin-share rooms, we pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. As a responsible tour operator, we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. In the case that your gender identity differs from what's indicated on your passport, please contact us so that we can discuss rooming options with you. 

On a small selection of itineraries some accommodations are booked on an open-gender, multi-share basis. In those instances it will clearly be stated in your Essential Trip Information. 

How does group time work?

Whether you’re travelling alone or with a partner, our trips have a set itinerary. But within that there’s time set aside for your own exploration (if you want to – no pressure). Depending on how you're feeling, you may want to have some downtime, ask your guide for a few tips then head out alone, or hang out with the group and see where the day takes you. 

What makes a small group tour better than a coach tour?

The main difference between a small group tour and a coach tour is the size of the group; our tours have 10 travellers each (on average) while coaches can hold up to 60 people. This means that you'll never have to vie for your leader's attention on a small group tour because you'll automatically have it.

Learn more about the differences between a small group tour and a coach tour

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Tick Travel Insurance Top Cover Review: Features, Pros And Cons

Published: Apr 24, 2024, 1:46am

When comparing Tick Travel Insurance’s pricing against cover levels in key areas, such as emergency medical expenses and trip cancellation, it is safe to argue that it’s a highly competitive player in the market. Travellers will likely appreciate the unlimited medical and $20,000 of cancellation cover available. Plus, the 24-hour medical emergency assistance line may offer added peace of mind.

However, some travellers may feel that Tick Travel Insurance’s Top Policy falls a little short on nice-to-have coverage, including lost luggage and rental car excess limits. Let’s take a closer look at Tick’s top policy offering.

• Competitive pricing
• High levels of medical and cancellation cover
• High customer service rating
• Credit card fraud not covered
• Higher levels of luggage cover elsewhere
• Missed connections not covered

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Medical cover

Unlimited, 24/7 Emergency Assistance

Cancellations

Unlimited, (Trip Disruption $50,000)

Key Features

25-Day Cooling Off Period, Australian Based Call Centre, 4.6 Star Product Review Rating

Cover-More Travel Insurance

On Cover-more’s secure website

Unlimited, with a $2000 limit to dental

Yes, amount chosen by customer

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Medical Cover

Including medical treatment, doctors’ visits, prescribed medication, specialist treatment & medical transport costs

$2,500 with option to increase to unlimited

Tick Travel Insurance is owned by Europ Assistance which is a part of the global Generali Group, and underwritten by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited.

Generali is a large global insurance and asset management provider, while Europ Assistance says it has a presence in over 200 countries, providing comfort and empathy to customers in emergency situations, and an immediate global response.

Tick Travel Insurance’s aim is to make travel insurance simple, covering travellers up to age 100. It offers three levels of domestic travel insurance: Basic, Standard and Top and four types of international travel insurance: Basic, Budget, Standard and Top.

This review will focus on the most comprehensive offering for international travel, being the Tick Travel Insurance Top plan.

Tick Travel Insurance provides domestic and international cover, offering policies for single trips and annual cover for multiple trips in a year. The provider covers adults up to the age of 100, while dependent children, up to 18-years-old at time of purchase, are insured for free on an adult’s policy.

As is typical of travel insurance, its policies cover trip cancellation or curtailment and journey resumption, due to unforeseen circumstances such as injury or illness, as standard. Cover for travel delay is available on the top policies, with a pay out of $100 per completed hour up to $1,000. Valid reasons for claiming include bad weather, a vehicle breakdown or strike, and experiencing a delay of more than 12 hours.

Tick Travel Insurance’s Top plan also includes the following standard benefits that form a part of most comprehensive travel insurance policies:

Lost Luggage

This insurer covers the cost of repairing or replacing your lost, stolen or damaged personal belongings up to $7,500. Take note of the $3,000 sublimit— individual limit— on how much you can claim for devices such as laptops, tablets, phones, video cameras and cameras.

Tick Travel Insurance offers unlimited medical cover, which includes cover for ambulance and emergency surgery, repatriation if necessary, and the death of you, or another person insured on the policy.

While the insurer can cover pre-existing conditions (medical conditions you had before taking out the policy), whether you will be eligible for this cover will depend on the details you provide, outlining the condition and its severity, in the medical screening section of the application.

Is Dental Cover Included?

This insurer also extends its cover to dental treatment, paying out up to $500. This is half of what many providers offer, and bear in mind that you can only claim for dental cover for situations where you need immediate pain relief.

Yes, protection against risks in relation to Covid-19 are covered by Tick Travel Insurance’s Top policy. The insurer accepts related cancellation and disruption claims, as well as medical claims for trips outside of Australia.

What About Pregnancy?

You can claim for an extensive range of pregnancy or childbirth complications up to 31 weeks into your pregnancy with this insurer. These include toxaemia, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia.

What About Sports And Activities?

From abseiling, to jet skiing and motorcycling, insurance for 90 sports and activities is included automatically with Tick Travel Insurance.

Remember to look out for conditions for claiming. For instance, you will only be covered for three bungee jumps and can only kayak in grades 1 and 2 rapids or lower. Also, some activities may require safety gear that you will need to wear to make a valid claim.

Cover for personal liability and accidental injury only apply to certain activities, as specified in the PDS.

Compared to the competition, Tick Travel Insurance offers relatively decent to high levels of cover across the board for a super competitive price.

When comparing the price of its most comprehensive policy against those of Travel Insurance Direct and Allianz—two providers we rated highly for their comprehensive offering—it comes out on top.

The data below is based on a 28-year-old who needs insurance for Indonesia for seven days.

The above table shows how important it is to shop around for travel insurance, and weigh up your needs with your budget when comparing policies. Tick’s Travel Insurance’s Top policy is only $77, offers considerably more cancellation cover than its competitors for this price, and levies less in excess—the set portion of each claim you must pay.

However, it may not be suitable for those who need higher levels of cover in other areas such as lost luggage and rental car excess. You can find out exactly what a policy includes and excludes in its PDS, which is usually published on the insurer’s website.

You can also find out more about the comprehensive travel insurance providers Forbes Advisor Australia has independently rated the best.

Customers award Tick Travel Insurance a high score of 4 out of 5 stars across 2832 reviews on ProductReview, Australia’s leading consumer opinion site.

Satisfied customers were pleased with how simple they found the process of taking out insurance, and the price of their policy.

However, disgruntled customer complaints were varied. Some speak of technical difficulties with the provider taking payment and not offering a refund instead, trouble accessing their policy documents and rejected claims.

To speak to someone on Tick Travel Insurance’s customer service team, you can fill in the online query form or email: [email protected] .

For 24-hour emergency assistance, you can call: +612 9333 3963, and for emergencies and claims, email: [email protected] .

You can also send written correspondence to:

Customer Services Tick Insurance Australia Suite 1.04, Level 1, 19 Harris Street Pyrmont, 2009 Sydney NSW

Additionally, you can send a complaint via post, or email: [email protected] .

Tick Travel Insurance may be considered most suitable for those looking for reasonable to high levels of cover in key areas, for a competitive price. This includes unlimited medical cover and $20,000 for trip cancellation. In other areas cover levels are decent, but may not be suitable for all. Those taking away belongings worth over $7,500 or needing more than $4,000 in rental car excess may want to look elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can i find the tick travel insurance pds.

A policy’s product disclosure statement (PDS) details what it covers, any exclusions and limitations or sublimits. It’s crucial that travellers read through this document before deciding whether to purchase the policy.

Typically, an insurer will provide a link to a policy’s PDS on its website. The PDS for Tick Travel Insurance’s policies, including its comprehensive cover, are also online .

What is Tick Travel Insurance’s phone number?

Existing customers and those with service queries can fill in Tick Travel Insurance’s online query form should they need assistance, or contact at [email protected].

For 24-hour emergency assistance customers can call: +612 9333 3963.

How good is Tick travel insurance?

We have awarded Tick Travel Insurance 3.7 out of 5 stars based on factors such as the unlimited amount of medical cover, and high level of cancellation cover, it provides. It also scores highly on customer review site productreview.com.au.

However, customers should note it does not cover you, if you fall victim to credit card fraud while away. Neither are you able to choose the amount of cancellation cover you need as with some other insurers. This may not be of concern, considering $20,000 for cancellation is automatically provided, which is a considerable amount, and Tick Travel Insurance policies are competitively priced.

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