Australia Budget Tours & Travel Packages 2025/2026

Our 85 most popular Australia Budget trips. Compare tour itineraries from 45 tour companies. 21 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Australia Great Barrier Reef Singles Cruise
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4.3/5 Great
7 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane
  • Explore Green Island’s underwater world aboard a Semi-Submarine.
  • Visit Rainforestation Nature Park and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • Explore Fort Scratchley
  • Visit Sydney Opera House and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"I recently took a trip to Kenya and I cannot imagine any other tour operator doing a better job. Let's start at the beginning. My flight from the US landed first in London and then a second flight was to have gone to Kenya. The airline nightmare began with AA being two hours late causing me to miss my next flight on British Air. BA had given my flight away before I got off the plan and had no acceptable replacement. I spent three days and nights at Heathrow airport forcing me to miss those days of my tour. I stood in lines hours long at the airport and my second replacement flight never left the ground after being held hostage in the plane for hours. I was ready to go home. My phone would not work much of the time in the airport, but I was finally able to contact Best Singles Travel. They figured out a way to arrange for a driver to meet me at the Nairobi airport three days after my trip began and take me to Samburu, a five hour drive where the group was then located. If it had not been for this effort in figuring out a way for me to meet my group then this trip would have been lost for me. And what a shame that would have been because once I finally arrived it was magical. I saw every animal as well as much of the countryside driving all over even with missing three days. The lodges were picturesque with monkeys playing on expansive grounds, wild birds and animals, beautiful colored geckos, mountains and streams in the background where the sun met a landscape expanding as far as the eye could see producing sunsets like those seen in National Geographics. Oh, did I mention the food? No US chemicals. Just organically grown and delicious. If anyone reading this decides to travel to Kenya then I hope you stop to see David Sheldrick's rescued baby elephants. I am grateful that Best Singles Travel and Patrick, our knowledgeable considerate tour guide, took the time, effort and resources to make the remainder of this trip happen for me because now I cannot imagine having missed it. This trip was organized, included lovely memorable hotels/lodges and attentive to our needs."

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Solomon Islands Snorkeling Expedition
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5/5 Excellent
11 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Expert marine biologist Trip Leaders Lee Goldman and Ethan Daniels
  • Amazing habitats, stunning geology, pristine jungles, protected coral gardens
  • World-class snorkeling adventures each day, optional hikes
  • Travel on a comfortable live-aboard ship with air-conditioned cabins

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure, Scuba Diving, Trekking & Expeditions, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Wilderness Travel is the BEST company to choose for the Galapagos Islands! We went as a family of 7 and every expectation was blown out of the water. Their team in the office quickly and thoroughly answered all our questions leading up to the trip (and we had a lot), and once we arrived we felt like we had the islands entirely to ourselves! Obviously, the animals were incredible (I was able to see everything on my "wishlist"), but the trip leader is really who made this a once in a lifetime trip. Fernando was kind, patient, funny, and an encyclopedia of knowledge (of course I've forgotten 90% of what I learned already!) He would give short "presentations" at the end of most days explaining the history of the islands, the geology, evolution, Darwin, and how modern politics affect tourism (for better and worse), which added a whole other dimension to our experience.. The boat crew was also magical. We were welcomed with tea and hot snacks immediately after returning from snorkeling excursions, fresh juice and fruit after walks in the sun, and feasts every night with a shocking amount of variety in meals. We were also traveling with a young child and the staff was extremely helpful (even offered babysitting during dinner) in making our trip as easy as possible. We were on the boat "the Passion" and there was a wonderful outdoor dining table that we ate at almost every meal, giving us nearly 360-degree views of the islands as we sailed to the next destination. It's one of the nicest yachts I've been on -- multiple different areas to lounge, a big screen TV/movie area, spacious bedrooms, and there was even a HOT TUB on the top floor! We would go back again in a heartbeat!"

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Taste of Australia
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3.9/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Journey to Bondi Beach, Australia's most famous surf beach
  • Tour through Melbourne’s city centre
  • Visit the Shrine of Remembrance, one of the largest memorials in the country

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Wonders of New Zealand & Australia
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the famous glowworm caves atWaitomo
  • Experience the geothermal wonderland ofRotorua
  • See the beauty and grandeur of theSouthern Alpsand see Mount Cook
  • Explore Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand
  • Get to know Australia’s 2 iconic cities – Sydney and Melbourne

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Boomerang Trail
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By Equitours
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4.8/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Ride to the Comboyne Mountain (2,200 ft.)
  • Experience Fantastic beach riding
  • Explore Comboyne Plateau

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"I was interested in a number of holidays offered by Equitour and requested answers to some straight forward questions through their "contact us" section of their website on multiple occasions. No answers. No contact. If I can't get the company to show an interest before I give them my money, I can only guess at their attitude one I've paid up. Im planning to book through Blackthorn and Brook. Responded immediately with answers to everything and mailed a gorgeous brochure."

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Northern Territory Encompassed Northbound ex Yulara
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4.9/5 Excellent
74 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Get back to basics with this classic nine day overland adventure. Camp in premenant campsites with furnishings including proper beds, cooling fans and electricity.
  • Fly into Yulara the day the trip starts instead of Alice Springs the day prior and save a days travel
  • Fly from Alice Springs to Darwin instead of 24 hours on a bus, on an included flight
  • Enjoy twin share motel accommodation in Alice Springs and Darwin
  • Enjoy fully catered evening meals during your 3 nights in Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Μου αρέσει πολύ και θαυμάζω τα υπέροχα καταπληκτικά τοπία τις πανέμορφης Australia’s I love it and admire the wonderful amazing landscapes of beautiful Australia's"

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Darwin to Broome 4WD Overland
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4.9/5 Excellent
74 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience the beautiful Kimberley in rugged style with a local guide. Our passionate leaders love this trip as much as you will
  • Enjoy plenty of time to discover the untamed natural beauty of El Questro Station. Paddle around in waterfalls, hike through gorges and access remote parts of this huge park on adventurous 4WD expeditions
  • The red domes of the Bungle Bungle Ranges in Purnululu National Park form one of the most iconic Australian landscapes in existence. You'll have two whole days to explore the gorges and valleys of the park, not to mention soak up a few fiery sunsets
  • Tunnell Creek has a rich Aboriginal and bushranger history. Walk through the underground passage with an Indigenous Bunuba guide, learning about the culture and traditions of the first Australians
  • Spend an extra day in the West Kimberley, a region that most companies bypass

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Overland Journeys, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Μου αρέσει πολύ και θαυμάζω τα υπέροχα καταπληκτικά τοπία τις πανέμορφης Australia’s I love it and admire the wonderful amazing landscapes of beautiful Australia's"

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Grand Antipodean Odyssey
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4.4/5 Great
64 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • City tour of Perth
  • Fremantle river cruise
  • City tour of Alice Springs
  • Sunset viewing of Uluru
  • Sunrise tour of Uluru and Kata Tjuta
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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Australia Budget Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Marilyn H

Jan 2017

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It was brilliant.

I have never really camped before, now ready to book the Darwin to Perth, it was all just brilliant , can't believe I did it. I thought I loved India [ done 8 tours ...

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marilyn

Sep 2015

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it was brilliant, ive never really camped

it was brilliant, ive never really camped before ,now ready to book the darwin to perth, it was all just brilliant , can't believe i did it, i thought i loved Ind...

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Karen

Sep 2015

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I'm 60yrs old and the other 6

I'm 60yrs old and the other 6 travellers were all in their 20's. They were a wonderful fun group who connected so well. Cheif, our tour guide topped it off. He was a...

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Coral

Jun 2023

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Cosmos? No

We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-...

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Anonymous

Mar 2020

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The trip was exceptional

This was our 5th Smartours and my rating is "good". The trip was exceptional. New Zealand was a wonderful revelation and Australia was fantastic. The tour group was ...

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