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Australia tour companies range from global to boutique operators. Tours in Australia often focus on the native culture and outdoor activities. They are also commonly combined with New Zealand. Australia is a large country and most tours are generally a week+.

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Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in Australia. Below you will find 20 of the best tour operators and travel agencies in Australia offering in total 193 tours and holidays through-out Australia. Combined they have received 68 customer reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The top tour activities offered in Australia are: Adventure and sport, Wildlife, landscapes and nature & Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history.

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G Adventures

• Address G Adventures Ltd, 60 Bastwick Street, London, England
• Response Rate 90%
• Response Time 3 hours

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Luxury Gold

• Address 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Canada
• Response Rate 60%
• Response Time 1 hour

• Address 38-51 Bedford Way, London, England
• Response Rate 88%
• Response Time 2 hours

Picture This Ballooning

• Address 12 Pilgrim Court , Ringwood, Australia
• Response Rate 33%

Runaway Tours

• Address 2 - 12 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, Sydney, Australia
• Response Rate 0%

Indus Travels

• Address 233, 11951 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, Canada
• Response Rate 98%

Mojosurf Travel

• Address 18 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay NSW , Australia

• Address 6 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey,, London , England
• Response Rate 83%

Exodus Travels

• Address Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, England
• Response Rate 85%

Collette Tours

• Address 162 Middle Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
• Response Rate 84%

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

• Address 15/56 Pitt St, Sydney, Australia
• Response Rate 74%

• Response Rate 92%

Intrepid Travel

• Address 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia

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The Best Tour Companies in Australia

Few countries capture the imagination quite like Australia . With world-class beaches, unusual wildlife, stunning natural landscapes, a unique history, and a fun and vibrant culture, Australia has something to offer every traveler who makes the journey to the Land Down Under.

While the country is easy to navigate as a solo traveler, there are also plenty of amazing tour options for those who prefer traveling in groups or who might not have the time or energy to plan their own getaway.

I’ve been visiting Australia since 2006 and have used many tour companies over the years (in addition to getting around on my own). In this post, I share my list of the best travel companies in Australia to help you make the most out of your next trip.

From simple walking tours to in-depth, multi-day excursions, there’s something on the list for every interest — and every budget !

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• Best Bike Tour: Bonza Bike Tours
• Best Walking Tour: I’m Free
• Best Party Tour: The Magic Bus
• Best Multi-Day Tour: Intrepid Travel

1. Best Bike Tour Company: Bonza Bike Tours

Bonza is a bike tour company in Sydney that offers a number of options, depending on what you’re interested in. The Highlights tour lasts 2.5 hours and will show you all the major points of interest in Sydney. It’s suitable for families and kids, costing 99 AUD for adults and 79 AUD for children.

For a more in-depth experience, the Classic tour (129 AUD) lasts 4 hours and provides a much more thorough introduction to this world-class city. They also offer bike rentals so you can just explore the city on your own in case you don’t have the time for a full tour (bike rentals cost 30 AUD for 4 hours and 40 AUD for 24 hours).

2. Best Walking Tour Company: I’m Free

If you haven’t done much research before your arrival, this is a good company to start with. Be sure to tip your guide at the end!

3. Runner Up Walking Tour Company: iCity Tours

There are six different free tours on offer, each lasting around 90 minutes. The Orientation tour offers a quick introduction to the city and its past. If you have more time, be sure to check out the Convicts and Colonials tour as well. It will give you a sense of what life was like as a convict in Western Australia.

4. Best Party Tour Company: The Magic Bus

Trips go from Perth north to Broome or east to Melbourne so you have to time your trip accordingly to line up with the set departure. The itineraries are always flexible, as they let riders vote on where to go and what to do, so every trip is unique. They try to keep a balance of 50% men and 50% women, as well as a balance of different nationalities, so there is always a diverse group.

Prices vary per trip but expect to pay around 250 AUD per 1,000 kilometers.

5. Our Top Tour Pick: Intrepid Travel

Unlike some of the companies above, this is not a party tour. They are small groups led by expert local guides with a focus on culture, history, and food, as well as ethical travel and leaving a small environmental impact. You’re guaranteed to return home with a much deeper and more nuanced appreciation of your destination.

And you’ll get a much broader range of ages and travel styles with Intrepid tours too (it’s not just for backpackers). With such a wide range of travelers choosing Intrepid tours, you always end up with an awesome group of people to travel with.

I’ve been on a handful of their tours over the years and have never been disappointed. I always learn a ton and meet amazing people. They make sure you have enough things to do without planning out every minute of the day, so it’s a good balance of downtime and tours. I can’t recommend them enough!

Australia is a massive country, offering beautiful landscapes, fun outdoor activities, a wild nightlife, and incredible history.

Whether you’re looking for a quick walking tour or a month-long cross-country adventure — or something in-between — there are plenty of amazing tour companies in Australia to help you make the most out of your time Down Under, no matter your budget.

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Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.

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Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

• Safety Wing (best for everyone)
• Insure My Trip (for those over 70)
• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.

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Whether you’re after adrenaline, relaxation or an exciting new experience working abroad, backpacking in Australia has something incredible for everyone! With thousands of beautiful white sandy beaches, bustling harbour-side cities, stunning rainforests and the sprawling red sands of the outback, there’s a lot to see on a gap year in Australia.

Taking in the sights of Sydney Harbour on a private cruise, walking the white sands of the famous Bondi Beach, learning to surf with real Aussie surf dudes in Byron Bay, sailing around the stunning Whitsundays and discovering ancient Aboriginal culture are just some of the awesome and unforgettable moments you’ll have while travelling in Australia!

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It’s always a good time to go backpacking in Australia! It’s generally quite hot in most parts of the country for the majority of the year except for the southern half of Australia during winter (June, July & August). But because Australia is such a big country, when it’s cold down south most people will head north and follow the sun!

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From years of experience operating in this beautiful country, we know 9 - 28 days is the most optimal amount of time to spend on the East Coast of Australia. This gives you enough time to see the absolute best of the coastline, plus some epic hidden gems!

You need a visa to travel to Australia. There’s information about the different visa options here https://www.introtravel.com/visas-oz/ If you are applying for a Working Holiday Visa make sure you apply for it at least a month before you are due to travel. If you have any questions about getting a visa for Australia then just get in touch with us!

If you are doing an INTRO Travel group tour in Australia, all of your accommodation and transport are included, plus some meals and an awesome tour guide. You will mainly just need spending money for extra meals, drinks, shopping and onward travel.

While a week can be enough time to get a taste of Australia, we usually recommend you stay a little longer, so you can properly enjoy all of the incredible things this country has to offer without missing anything. By joining one of our group tours we’ll fit as much into the time you have available as possible, with all the best bucket list inclusions sorted for you!

A group tour that includes a balance of city and coastline is the best way to see Australia! Having all of your accommodation, transport, activities and some meals already organised for you means you can fully enjoy the destination without any added stresses. 

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Our Pick Of The Best Credit Card Offers For Australians In April 2024

Updated: Apr 16, 2024, 10:26am

If you’re on the hunt for a credit card, there is no shortage of offers to entice you—often with same-day approval. Whether it be balance transfer offers, frequent flyer bonus points on sign-up or low interest rate cards, there are myriad choices on the market to suit a wide variety of spending habits, needs and wants.

The first question you need to ask yourself is whether you are able to pay off a new credit card in full each month. Credit cards can be a trap if not used widely, and one that many Australians are increasingly reliant on as the cost-of-living crisis continues to eat into household budgets.

If you are able to manage your money and the responsibilities of a credit card, it’s important that you shop around to find a credit card offer that suits your needs.

Here’s what you should know.

Note: The list below represents a selection of our top category picks, as chosen by Forbes Advisor Australia’s editors and journalists. The information provided is purely factual and is not intended to imply any recommendation, opinion, or advice about a financial product. Not every product or provider in the marketplace has been reviewed, and the list below is not intended to be exhaustive nor replace your own research or independent financial advice. For more information on how Forbes Advisor ranks and reviews products, including how we identified our top category picks, read the methodology selection below.

What Is a Credit Card Offer?

Our pick of the best credit card offers for australians, american express velocity escape card, anz first credit card, anz rewards black credit card, bankwest zero platinum mastercard, citi rewards credit card, coles no annual fee mastercard, kogan money visa card, nab low rate credit card, nab straightup card, st george amplify rewards signature, credit card offers explained, our methodology, frequently asked questions (faqs).

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A credit card offer is a perk attached to your credit card that is unique to that particular card and designed in order to stand out against the competition and attract new cardholders. Some perks are only offered for a limited time, while others may be tied to a card permanently, such as a no interest rate card .

Which credit card offer is best for you will depend on your financial situation and preferences, as there are many different types of credit card offers on the market.

Here are our top picks for the best credit card offers currently available to Australians, listed in alphabetical order.

No Annual Fee Offer

Standard Interest Rate

Standard annual fee, offer expires.

If you’re looking to earn frequent flyer points with Velocity without spending a hefty amount on an annual fee, then the American Express Velocity Escape Card may very well be the pick of the lot for you. The no annual fee offer is tied to the American Express Velocity Escape Card permanently, rather than the common credit card introductory offer of the first year being a $0 annual fee before reverting to a high rate.

At the time of writing, Amex is not offering any other additional deals with its Velocity Escape Card, such as bonus points when signing up for a new card. However, there are other benefits to the card, such as uncapped earning potential. When evaluating our choices of the best Virgin Velocity Credit Cards for Australians , the Amex Velocity Escape Card scored 4.5 stars.

It is also worth noting that American Express offers the same card with the same conditions for Qantas Frequent Flyers , known as the Qantas American Express Discovery Card. It charges a $0 annual fee, a 23.99% interest rate, and uncapped earning potential.

Cashback Offer

Standard Annual Fee

The ANZ First Credit Card may be, as the name suggests, a good choice for Australians looking for their first credit card. Its minimum credit limit of $1000 makes it ideal for those not wanting to spend outside their means, and an annual fee of only $30 is much cheaper than the industry standard—and the lowest of all ANZ credit card offerings.

Currently, ANZ is offering new First Credit Card holders the ability to earn $125 cash back when spending $750 on eligible purchases in the first three months of approval. ANZ notes that it may vary or end this offer at any time without notice, and that the cashback deal is not available in conjunction with other offers, packages or promotions, or when transferring from an existing ANZ credit card.

ANZ also currently waives the annual fee for the first 12 months before reverting back to the standard annual fee of $30.

Bonus Points Offer

For Australians looking for a general rewards card that isn’t linked to a specific program— such as Qantas Frequent Flyers or Coles’ Flybuys—the ANZ Rewards Black Credit Card may hold appeal.

It offers 180,000 bonus points and $150 cash back to new customers. ANZ notes that the bonus points could be used for $800 in gift cards at participating retailers, $720 cashback to reduce your credit card balance or credited into an ANZ bank account, or transferred to frequent flyer points with ANZ’s airline partners.

To be eligible for these rewards, ANZ Rewards Black cardholders must spend $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months from approval. There is no specified end to this credit card offer, however, ANZ does state that it may “vary or end this offer at any time without notice”.

Balance Transfer Offer

14.99% p,a.

Bankwest is currently offering the longest running 0% balance transfer deal out of the credit cards that Forbes Advisor Australia analysed with the balance transfer period running for 28 months. A balance fee charge of 3% applies, along with other fees and charges dependent on the balance transfer amount.

Following this 28-month period, cardholders will be charged the standard 14.99% p.a rate on any further balance transfers.

As a bonus, the Bankwest Zero Platinum Mastercard also offers its cardholders an ongoing $0 annual fee—a permanent feature that doesn’t expire.

0% Interest Rate Offer

21.49% p.a.

The Citi Rewards Credit Card is a high-ranking credit card according to Forbes Advisor Australia, scoring 4.5 stars on our analysis of the best credit cards on the market for Australians this year . This is largely due to its many rewards perks, as well as its complimentary insurances, including phone insurance, international travel, purchase cover and more.

As for its current credit card deals, Citi Rewards Credit Card is offering new cardholders a 0% interest rate offer for the first 12 months.

Citi is also offering new Citi Rewards Credit Card holders a 0% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for the first 12 months, with no balance transfer fee. After this period, balance transfers will incur a very high 22.24% rate.

No Annual Fee

Issued by NAB, the Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard is just as the name suggests: a card offering no annual fee. It is a rewards card although instead of earning points that can be redeemed anywhere, cardholders earn Flybuys points that are therefore only able to be redeemed at participating Flybuys retailers.

As the Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard has a low minimum credit limit of $1000, it could be a suitable option for frequent Coles’ shoppers who want to earn more Flybuys points to redeem for their groceries, hardware needs from Bunnings, or office staples from Officeworks, without having to worry about spending outside their means.

Additionally, for new cardholders who apply for the Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard by June 30, 2024, you will be able to enjoy a 0% purchase rate for the first six months before it reverts to the standard interest rate of 19.99%.

For those looking for a credit card with no annual fee, the Kogan Money Visa Card could be an appropriate choice. It is a type of rewards credit card, where cardholders are able to earn rewards to an uncapped potential.

It is rare that reward cards do not charge an annual fee, making the Kogan Money Visa Card stand out in our analysis.

The perks on offer by the Kogan Money Visa Cards don’t end there, either. For those applying for the card in the next few weeks, you will be able to enjoy 0% p.a on balance transfers for the first six months with no balance transfer fees applying. After the six month promotional period, the balance transfer rate will revert to 21.74% p.a.

Additionally, when you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months from card approval, you will be eligible to receive a $300 Kogan.com credit voucher. Both the balance transfer deal and the credit offer are only available to those who apply for a new Kogan Money Credit Card by April 30, 2024.

Low Interest Rate

The NAB Low Rate Credit Card offers a low interest rate to its cardholders of 13.49% p.a. This is significantly lower than the current credit card interest rate average in Australia which, at the time of writing, is around 20%.

There is also 0% on balance transfers for the first 28 months (with a 2% balance transfer fee). After the 28-month period, any remaining balance transfers will be subject to the card’s cash advance rate of 21.74%.

In conjunction with the balance transfer offer, NAB is also offering new cardholders a $0 annual fee for the first year. This introductory offer commenced on October 4, 2023, and is still running as of April 2024—although NAB does state that this offer “may end at any time”.

It’s important to note that these introductory offers are not available when closing or transferring from another NAB credit card account or in conjunction with any other offer. However, the low rate offer remains available.

With a 0% interest rate card, the NAB StraightUp Card is a leading choice according to Forbes Advisor Australia. It may suit Aussies looking for a no-frills credit card, but not be ideal for those looking for a card that supports balance transfers or the potential to earn rewards.

The NAB StraightUp Card also doesn’t charge an annual fee like most credit cards do. Instead, it charges a monthly fee dependent on the credit limit the cardholder chooses. For a $1,000 credit limit, your monthly fee will be $10; a $2,000 credit limit incurs a monthly fee of $15; and the highest credit limit option of $3,000 will result in a $20 monthly fee.

This monthly fee can then be multiplied by 12 in order to understand the annual cost and compare it to other credit cards on the market. For example:

• A $1000 credit limit would cost $120 annually in monthly fees,
• A $2000 credit limit would cost $180 annually in monthly fees, and
• A $3000 credit limit would cost $240 annually in monthly fees.

However, it is important to note that if you don’t make any purchases and have an outstanding balance of $0 during the whole statement period, NAB will reverse your monthly fee for that period. That means you will only be charged the total annual fee if you use your credit card every month.

Bonus Points

St George is currently offering a significant deal to new Amplify Rewards Signature cardholders, with 150,000 bonus Amplify points on sign-up. These bonus points are available to St George Amplify Rewards Signature cardholders who spend the minimum amount of $12,000 on eligible purchases within the first 12 months from card approval.

St George is also offering a discounted first year card fee of $199 (before reverting to the standard $295 annual fee), and a 0% p.a. balance transfer deal for the first 24 months. The balance transfer offer needs to be requested at the time of application, and will be subject to a 1% fee on the balance.

All of the above promotions are only available to those who apply and are approved for a new Amplify Rewards Signature credit card between now and July 31, 2024.

Pre-existing St George card holders can also benefit from a more heavily discounted card fee for the first year of $99, before reverting to the standard $295 annual fee.

Below we outline the different types of credit card offers available to Australians, and round up our top ten picks for the best deals on the market right now. It’s worth noting that these deals aren’t always standalone offerings, either. Some cards will have numerous offers attached to them.

Balance Transfer Offers

Credit card companies will frequently offer a period of 0% balance transfers to new cardholders, encouraging them to move from their current credit card issuer. Since a credit card balance transfer involves moving the amount you owe (the balance) to another credit card, you may end up saving money if you transfer your balance within a promotional period and pay zero interest.

These balance transfer offers vary with some offering the 0% interest rate for a period of six months and some for up to 28 months. After this period expires, the balance transfer interest rate is usually quite high.

Related: Balance Transfer Credit Cards Explained

Many rewards cards offer cardholders the ability to earn points, which can then be redeemed for a variety of goods and services. Sometimes these points are directly linked to the company—such as Coles’ Flybuys points program—while others can be used to redeem in a variety of stores, or even to put towards paying off your balance.

Bonus points are a common introductory offer for new customers. Credit card companies will entice individuals to sign up to their credit cards in order to receive a large chunk of bonus points if they spend a certain amount of money within a specified time frame.

Credit card companies may also offer ad-hoc bonus point specials, such as extra bonus points to customers who shop at a particular store (again, spending a certain amount of money within a timeframe). These bonus point deals are for a limited time only and vary across each credit card company due to their retail partnerships and the like.

Frequent Flyer Deals

Similar to bonus point offerings, frequent flyer credit cards may also offer deals to their customers, albeit in relation to travel. While this often involves a large amount of frequent flyer points upon sign-up, it could also include a waived annual fee of a frequent flyer membership program, access to airport lounges at no extra charge, travel insurance, and other travel-related perks.

Related: Our Pick Of The Best Frequent Flyer Credit Cards

Sometimes a credit card company may offer you a cash back deal when you sign-up and spend a certain amount on your new credit card within a specified period from when you are approved for the card. The amount of cash back, the spending criteria, and the period of time ranges depending on the credit card issuer. This is another example of an introductory offer.

It’s worth noting that some cards have cash back deals as an ongoing offer, which are valid through partnerships with the credit card issuer. For example, at the time of writing, the American Express Velocity Escape Card is offering $100 back to those who spend $500 at Samsung online when they activate the offer. These offers are valid for a limited time, and therefore vary throughout the year.

A common sign-up offer from credit card companies is to waive the first year’s annual fee for new customers, and then revert back to the standard annual fee after the first 12 months. This is an example of an introductory offer.

However, there are some cards on the market that don’t charge an annual fee whatsoever, although many charge a monthly account keeping fee. These types of cards can suit those who are looking for a no-frills type of card, that they may only use in the case of an emergency, instead of a rewards card that is designed to maximise perks and points.

No Interest Rate

Many card companies are now offering no interest rate charges on the first year for new cardholders. As this is an introductory deal, it would revert back to the actual interest rate, which may even be much higher than the average interest rate on the market.

However, there are also cards that offer no interest as a permanent offering, again suiting Australian consumers looking for a straight-forward, no-frills option.

To establish the above list, Forbes Advisor Australia conducted extensive research into the credit card offers currently on the market. To best represent all of the deals, we found a minimum of three cards for each of the following categories:

• 0% balance transfer offers
• Bonus point and cashback offers
• Frequent flyer offers
• No annual fee deals
• No or low interest rate cards

After establishing the large spread of deals available to Australian consumers, Forbes Advisor Australian then analysed the cards to find the leading contender/s of each category. The criteria varied depending on the offer, but largely included:

• What is the current deal on offer?
• When does the credit card offer expire, or is it attached to the card permanently?
• Are balance transfers available and, if so, at what rate?
• What is the interest rate charged?
• Is there an annual fee and, if so, how much is it?
• What is the minimum credit limit?
• Can cardholders earn rewards, including frequent flyer points, through the card?
• Does the credit card offer any other perks outside of the primary offer?
• What are the eligibility requirements for the credit card?

Answering the above questions then helped us to establish the stand-out offers in each category, and rank them accordingly. From these rankings, we then established our top 10 picks.

As you can see from our pick of the best credit card offers, some credit card deals were featured multiple times via different credit cards, while other categories were only featured once. This is due to the overall benefits that the credit card could provide a cardholder, along with the standard of reviews via ProductReview.

Whatever you decide, it is critical to fully understand the terms and conditions of a credit card agreement before applying. Though we always recommend paying off your balance in full each month, it’s particularly important with rewards credit cards as interest rates are generally higher. Any interest charges on a balance will quickly wipe out the value of any rewards earned.

Is a low credit limit offer good?

A low credit limit on a credit card can be a good thing for those looking to spend within their means, and don’t want to risk falling into credit card debt. By having a lower credit limit, cardholders can be assured that they will be able to pay off their balance in the specified timeframe. Higher minimum credit limits, therefore, are more risky for those who don’t have the financial means to be borrowing—and repaying—a large figure per month. It also means that you are looked upon more favourably by lenders because when you apply to borrow for a mortgage or loan as lenders assume your credit card limit is reached—even if it isn’t—when they assess your loan viability.

Do all AMEX cards offer bonus points when signing up?

While it is common for American Express to offer bonus point deals for new cardholders upon signing up, it is not guaranteed. For example, at the time of writing, only six of the nine personal American Express credit cards are offering a new cardholder offer of bonus points.

These bonus point offers are for a limited time only, and can change in value throughout the year.

Can I receive a credit card deal if I’m already a cardholder?

Most credit card deals are only available to new card holders, and many are known as introductory offers for this purpose. If you already hold a credit card and a new offer commences, such as no annual fee for the first year, you will not be eligible. However, if it is a deal that is tied to the credit card permanently, then you will be.

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Australia Tours for Young Adults

Explore Australia with other Young Adults. These 28 tours include popular destinations like Cairns and Sydney.

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28 trips for '18 to 30 somethings' in australia with 2,004 reviews.

Had some of the best experiences on this tour! Max was awesome! He was super helpful and informative. Byron Bay was the highlight for me, it is a very relaxing place but still can have fun on a night out!

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Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays

I enjoyed having a smaller, intimate group for a greater opportunity to bond. The tour guide was very kind, intuitive and he took care of us. I liked the variety of accommodation, each place was a different experience. Seen a lot in a short period of time.

Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns

Tour guide made the trip itself even better!

Oz Intro + Work

This is the first time I travelled with intro travel and the first time I went on a trip by myself. In the beginning I was quite nervous to see what the group would be like and the group leaders we were fortunate to have 3 group leaders: Sean, Sarah and Aoife. It was the very first oz east coast in 28 days I had an amazing time and would recommend it to everyone who isn't sure what to do in Australia. You will get to see the best of East coast. I did stuff I would never do at home and am gratefull for the things I did and are still yet to come. I made friends for life and will never forget this experience.

UltimateOz - Gap Year | ULTIMATE

The whole trip was fantastic, especially the guides who were very friendly!

• €35 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Learn To Dive (5 Days)

Absolutely amazing, best instructors!

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

City to Surf (8 Days)

Great way to see Sydney and tick off some Australian bucket list items!

East Coast Highlights - 3 Week | ULTIMATE

Hannah is an amazing tour guide. She is one of the most friendly and welcoming people I know. You will also struggle to find a wildlife question she doesn't know the answer too! Amazing tour had a fantastic time

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North Queensland Adventure (9 Days)

North Queensland Adventure (Sailing, 9 Days)

Mark was excellent 5/5 to him.

Snorkel to Adventure (3 Days)

This experience really exceeded my expectations. The staff are helpful and friendly, the whole experience of snorkeling and scuba diving is fantastic. Definitely an unforgettable memory.

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Oz East Coast + Work 20 Days

Had an amazing time on the 20 day east coast tour and saw some incredible places with the best people. Eilish did a amazing job organising everything and made it such a fun and stress free experience :)

East Coast Explorer: 5 Week | ULTIMATE

Had the best 5 weeks of my life traveling the east coast with ultimate travel, our tour guide Zoe was amazing and always happy to help us with anything and had the most fun I couldn’t recommend enough made so many amazing friends and memories to last a lifetime , Zoe your were amazing x

East Coast Australia: 6 Week | ULTIMATE

I look back on a great 6 weeks, with awesome stops and fun times with my group. Greyhound was, apart from a few socket problems, just fine and the hostels were fine too. One better than the other, but that’s the way it is (best: Bunk in Surfer’s Paradise, least best: Jackaroo’s in Mission beach). Fraser Island obviously the least accommodated, but those were just the conditions. There were however some things that made it a more difficult tour. Being the first all Dutch group and it also being Amy’s first tour. Everything I write here I have also discussed with her in person. Sometimes it felt there was no clear step-to-step plan of what we would do and where, maybe leaving too much room for expectations and with that, sometimes frustration from within the group. I think if the planning and the way of communicating (that), was more clear it could have gone better. Sometimes Amy was unable to manage and steer the group, which led to some nastier moments. Overall, just little things and events that built up to a less fun last couple of weeks, based on atmosphere within the group. The tour and all the stuff we have seen and done, I am very happy. And I also know for sure that Amy deeply cares about the individuals in our group and our well-being (for example helping with someone’s problems even though that’s probably not in her job description and never giving up on sending ideas and her global planning for the next couple of days in our whatsapp group). So yeah. I had a great and very interesting time. Thanks!

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Amazing time, had an absolute blast! I will 100% be doing another tour. Val was a great tour guide, and helped me with every question I had.

The trip was great. However, I didn’t like the hostel in Airlie Beach. It was the worst one in this trip. Overall was great

Really good trip with value for your money. We saw a lot of Australia in such a short time, given how massive Australia really is. Our guide, Tamar, was an absolute sweetheart, knowledgeable, well travelled and very professional. This tour has the right balance of group activities and independent activities if you choose to do so. My only complaint is that some of the accommodations were subpar, which was disappointing given the high cost of this trip.

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A building company that completed projects at Taronga Zoo and Hayman Island has gone into voluntary administration. 

NSW-based company Viridi Group has found itself in trouble after its multi-million dollar government contract was suspended, putting about 115 jobs at risk.

Viridi Group CEO Ben Nurmi told news.com.au  the contract was paused due to 'fiscal challenges'.

'The factory was set up to deliver certain products and we were halfway through that contract when we got advice it will be suspended,' he said.

Mr Nurmi said the company is now working in a 'limited capacity' and focusing on finishing work that had started before the contract was suspended.

The CEO said the company was founded in 2020 and employs 15 people directly, however has a large subcontractor base of 90 to 100 workers.

'Staff will be scaled back as delivery is scaled back, but at present they are still working,' he said.

The construction company has worked on high-profile projects ranging from InterContinental Hayman Island Luxury Cabins, Sydney's Taronga Zoo's wildlife retreat to Lismore emergency flood housing and Sydney private school Cranbrook's redevelopment.

The company is an off-site manufacturer of prefabricated building products and solutions in NSW, such as defence projects, the supply of infrastructure to schools and modular housing for emergency housing.

Christopher Darin and Joanne Keating of Worrells were appointed voluntary administrators of Viridi Group on April 5.

In a statement from Worrells , the administrator said they were told by the company's director that the move into voluntary administration was necessary because of the suspension of the government contract and to protect the interest of all key stakeholders. 

'The director appointed voluntary administrators as the only responsible course of action available after urgently exploring financial options and seeking professional advice from several parties,' Mr Darin said.

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The CEO is confident the company would emerge from its problems and continue to operate,' he said.

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Eerie footage of an abandoned passenger plane has gone viral after it was purposely sunk in 2019 — and then later mistaken for the wreckage of MH370.

Lockheed Martin L1011 Tristar was parked at and forgotten about for years at King Hussein International Airport in Jordan.

It had a long history prior to its abandonment. It was first registered in the 1980s servicing various airlines including Royal Jordanian, Portugal’s TAP Air and Sweden’s Novair before a final stint with Luzair, another Portuguese carrier, according to Planespotters.net.

After sitting in the airport throughout the early 2000s, it was then decided to intentionally sink the plane into Jordan’s Gulf of Aqaba, according to Jordan News Agency Petra, with the aim to promote dive tourism and coral growth.

Both have been successful with professional divers exploring the wreckage and its artificial reef over the past five years.

US underwater photographer and avid padi diver Brett Hoelzer has dived the depths of the wreckage, some 15 to 28 metres deep, to capture the eerie spectacle created by this aquatic airliner.

In one of his most recent Instagram posts shared on Sunday, Brett shows footage of inside the Tristar as it rests on the ocean floor.

He captures footage the overhead lockers and rusty passenger seats, some with their heads rests still intact, as he glided in and out of the wreckage.

In 2022, Suba Diving magazine reported its three engines were still mounted on its wings and tail fin, with the cockpit, toilets and galleys also in tact.

However, middle row seats were removed to permit better access for divers.

“The cockpit is the shallowest part of the wreck and faces the beach at about 13 metres,” Brett previously told CNN Arabic.

“Scuba divers can go to the back to the last two exit doors, which are at a depth of 28 metres

“Or they can exit from the middle doors, which are at a depth of about 20 metres.”

He told the publication it’s not unusual to find octopuses feeding near the coral heads, with the plane’s wings now sheltering numerous soft corals and the fuselage populated by a variety of sea life.

“This adventure gives a realistic diving experience inside a real commercial aircraft,” he said.

Deep Blue Dive Center, a diving company located in Aqaba, Jordan, revealed Tristar is one of its most visited Aqaba dive sites.

“This large 400 seater aircraft is attracting fish, corals and other marine life. It is an amazing site to see this enormous plane in the sea,” it states on its site .

“Divers from around the world enjoy swimming through up through the intake valve. They also enjoy exploring the cabin and cockpit.”

Last year, an Instagram post of Tristar - that has since been deleted – went viral after it claimed it was the wreckage of MH370. But the speculation was quickly shut down.

The May 2 Instagram post, according to USA Today , read: “Malaysia Airplane MH370 that disappeared 9 year ago has been found under ocean with no human skeleton. The plane had 239 passengers on board.”

However, the photo in the post matched an Instagram video posted by Deep Blue Dive Center on April 7, with its clip captioned: “Tristar Airplane Wreck. Red Sea, Aqaba.”

It’s the first pinned post on the page, boasting 4.3 million likes.

Meanwhile, the diving centre revealed that apart from Tristar being a popular attraction in Aqaba, so is the ‘The Tank and Seven Sisters’ — an old American anti-aircraft tank that is now populated with small corals and juvenile fish.

“It is very popular with underwater photographers,” the dive company explains.

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“The Seven Sisters dive site is located a short distance from the Tank, and it is also easily reached from shore or boat. Before you reach Seven Sisters, you will swim over some patches of seagrass and small coral heads that house a lot of marine life.

“Once you reach Seven Sisters, you will see seven large coral pinnacles that are teeming with life. Underwater photographers love this site. They are at a depth of only 8-9 meters.”

Coral Garden Diving Center also advertises both the Tristar and tank as diving options on its site.

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