Top Australia Budget Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

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• Hike three of Victoria’s best-known alpine walking areas – Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek and the iconic Razorback Ridge to Mount Feathertop.
• Be treated to classic Victorian scenery with sweeping alpine vistas, snow gum meadows and fresh mountain air.
• Unpack once and spend four nights in the same accommodation in Bright – the perfect springboard to some of the region’s best hikes.
• Explore the Victorian Alps, otherwise known as the Victorian High Country, and discover historical mountain huts built in the 1800s.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on every full day of the trip – expect delicious food that keeps you fuelled for your treks.

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• Explore Karijini National Park with visits and hikes to Kalamina, Dales, Weano and Hancock Gorges and swims in Kermit's and Handrail Pools. Then, take the challenge and summit Mt Bruce – Australia’s second highest peak.
• Chill out and enjoy the scenery! There’s no need for a map or GPS on this walking trip – with an expert local leader that knows the area inside-out, all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
• Snorkel Ningaloo Reef, where you’ll see rich and diverse marine life plus vibrant coral creating a rainbow of colours underneath the turquoise waters.
• Take the opportunity for an (optional) experience of a lifetime and go swimming with whale sharks, the world’s biggest fish, off Western Australia’s Coral Coast.
• Enjoy breakfast at your campsite, fresh picnic lunches in incredible locations and delicious campfire dinners prepared by your leader – with all meals taken care of, you can focus on soaking up the landscape.

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• Get right to the heart of Tasmania’s natural landscape on your own two feet with a low-impact adventure that supports local communities and shows you the best of Tasmania’s South West.
• Enjoy the journey and take in the sights, sounds and smells of rugged Tassie – there’s no need for a map or GPS on this walking trip, you’ll have an expert local leader that knows the area inside-out!
• Escape the everyday, get active and take the time to reconnect with nature in one of Australia’s – and the world’s – most beautiful regions.
• Find a slice of paradise in your own backyard along the Cape Queen Elizabeth Walk, Fluted Cape track and on a hike to the top of Hartz Peak.
• Start and end your trip in cosmopolitan Hobart, where you can extend your trip and explore this gorgeous, hilly city with plenty of delicious eateries and spots to watch the sunset.

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• Navigate the scenic Cape Freycinet isthmus on foot, marvelling at the white sands of Wineglass Bay and discovering lesser-known beaches and coves along the way.
• Cruise past steep cliffs and hidden coves on a wilderness cruise along the natural beauty of Tasman National Park – look out for migrating whales, dolphins, seals and the abundant birdlife that live here.
• Embark on two scenic walks across the Three Capes Track and soak in the natural wonders of Cape Raoul and Cape Hauy as you walk past wildflowers and coastal views.
• Keep an eye out for soaring sea birds and Australian animals like kangaroos and wombats as you walk. Plus, depending on the time of the year, you could spot a breaching whale from these promontories!
• Start your journey in Launceston and end in Hobart with opportunities to do a little of your own exploring in both of these gorgeous cities (also home to some pretty great dining options).

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• There’s no need for a map or GPS on this walking trip – with an expert local leader that knows the area inside-out, all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
• Escape the everyday, get active, and take the time to reconnect with nature in one of Australia’s – and the world’s – most beautiful coastal regions.
• The only thing better than the landscapes and wildlife you’ll see are the conversations you’ll have along the way, whether it’s the insights from your leader or stories from the group.
• This is the ultimate in low impact, local travel, supporting regional communities and getting right to the heart of the landscape on two feet.
• Find a slice of paradise in your own backyard with walks to the red rocks and crystal-clear waters of The Gardens, Mt William National Park and Eddystone Point.

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• Spend every night camping in the Australian Outback, under a star-studded Milky Way sky. There is little, if any, reception out here, so it’s the perfect chance to disconnect, recharge and get back to basics in the heart of nature.
• Explore Lake Argyle and take an optional cruise on the still waters, looking out for crocodiles, wallabies and rare birds against the mountain island backdrop.
• Spend two days exploring the Bungle Bungles – including gorges, unique rock formations, hidden waterholes, sandstone towers, Echidna Chasm and Cathedral Gorge.
• Take refreshing swims in rock pools, waterfalls and watering holes, travel along the Gibb River Road in a 4WD and hike through rivers past towering red cliffs, rocks and spires.
• Explore the unique geology of Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) – a limestone cave system home to bats, stalactites and fascinating First Nations history.

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• Discover the ever-changing colours of Uluru, one of Australia’s most spiritually significant sites, as you marvel at the epic sandstone monolith at sunset and then walk around the base at sunrise.
• Walk through Kata Tjuta (formerly known as 'The Olgas') – a towering collection of 36 domed rock formations with your local guide, getting all the insider history of this amazing natural landscape.
• Learn about bush tucker food (including the witchetty grub), bush medicine and the history of dot painting from First Nations guides during a special cultural experience.
• Hike across the famous Kings Canyon plateau, from the sandstone domes of the 'Lost City' to the oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. Walk the red rock cliffs and view the palm forest below.
• Stay in comfortable beds every night of the trip, with hotel accommodation for four nights and an air-conditioned safari tent for one night. Who said the Outback can’t be cosy?

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• Gain an insight into the unique flora, fauna and landscapes of Tasmania on an adventure that takes you to parts of the island that are more off the beaten track.
• Discover the breathtaking Bay of Fires – an incredible stretch of coastal heaven, famous for the fiery orange lichen that clings to its boulder-clad beaches.
• Walk to Cape Tourville Lighthouse for a panoramic view of Freycinet National Park’s iconic landscape and watch as the translucent waters lap the sands in the secluded bay.
• Trek along walking trails in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain National Park – keeping an eye out for furry critters, including wombats and wallabies.
• Explore the uninterrupted wilderness of Takayna/Tarkine on a guided walk through its pristine rainforest – alive with unique creatures and habitats not found anywhere else on earth.