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Australian Outback Tours and Vacation Packages

  • All trips to Australia should include a visit to the arid landscape of the Australian outback.
  • Abandoned burnt out cars are common in outback
  • Australian kangaroos silhouetted at sunset
  • Outback kangaroo sign
  • A stockman and his horse on an Aussie station (farm)
  • The Australia Outback claims the worlds long straight stetch of road
  • Rural fencing in the outback

Our Australian Outback Tours and Vacations

What is the Outback exactly? A good definition might be a vastly remote area with wide open spaces where urban areas don’t exist and something totally unique on an Australian vacation. This covers a large portion of Australia obviously. The Outback covers a huge amount of Australia and is basically the countryside and remote areas located hours away from big city life. However, there are many cities that are close by and make good starting points for interesting areas of the Outback on trips to Australia.

The Outback Environment

The Outback is not by any means all desert, although this does take up a certain amount of territory. But even in the desert, one will come across vegetation and waterholes. Wildlife has also adapted to the more remote parts. Kangaroos, dingoes, emus, wild horses and wild camels can frequently be seen.

Australian Outback Travel Highlights

What does the Outback offer the traveller on Australian tours? The ability to explore, of course! This can be done either on a self-drive arrangement or on an organized tour. A few of the better-known areas which constitute a part of the Outback are Alice Springs, Kakadu National Park and Ayers Rock in the Northern Territories, Broken Hill in New South Wales, Broome in Western Australia and Flinders Range in Queensland which gives you an idea geographically just what is the Australian Outback.

And in a country as large as Australia there is much to discover, and what better way to do this than on one of our Outback tours? C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!

Australia Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Australia vacations. 

Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. Start exploring...book one of our Australia vacations today!

Extend Your Stay in Australia and the South Pacific

Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.

 

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  • Experience the Outback scenery near Alice Springs on your next Australia tours.
  • Explore the Kings Canyon on your next Australia Vacations.
  • Explore Ayers Rock on your next Australian Vacation.
  • Experience Uluru on your next trip to Australia.
  • Experience the Kata Tjuta on your next Australia tours.
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Outback Australia: The Color of Red

Experience the wonders of the Red Centre of the Outback with visits to unique Alice Springs, the remarkable Kings Canyon and the amazing Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park, home to the unusual Olga’s and the iconic Ayers Rock. Enjoy two dinners under the stars.

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Outback Australia

  • Authentic Australia: Sydney to Melbourne

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Journey through the best of Australia on this unforgettable vacation that takes you from Sydney to Melbourne. Along the way, you’ll see Uluru/Ayers Rock, venture into Kakadu National Park, dive the Great Barrier Reef, and explore the Indigenous Dreamtime in Kuranda.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,789
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • The Ghan Expedition

    FIRST-CLASS | RAIL: You don’t have to rough it to experience the ultimate Outback adventure. Climb aboard The Ghan, one of Australia’s most iconic rail journeys from Darwin to Adelaide. Gourmet meals, accommodation in a private cabin and off-train touring are included. Finish your journey in Adelaide with a full day of experiencing the Barossa Valley, Australia’s most famous wine-growing region.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,499
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Rail Travel Ideas, Single Friendly
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  • Best of the Outback: Adelaide to Darwin

    FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Recreate one of Australia’s great outback journeys from culture-loving Adelaide to historic Darwin. Travel through Australia’s red centre for the ultimate outback adventure. Visit the opal mining town Coober Pedy, and visit an underground church. Watch the sunset over Uluru and witness the many shades of colour with a glass of wine in hand.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Classic Downunder: Auckland to Melbourne

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Journey through New Zealand and Australia’s most spectacular sights including Rotorua, Milford Sound, Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef, with exciting, cosmopolitan cities to create the perfect Downunder experience.
    Duration:
    19 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,433
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Essence of Uluru

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Australia’s Red Centre by visiting and learning about two of the country’s most iconic areas, Uluru/Ayers Rock and Kata Juta/Olgas.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 905
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Red Centre Discovery: Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Olgas & Alice Springs

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the best of Australia’s Red Centre. See the sun set and rise over Ayers Rock, visit the 36 rock domes of the Olgas, and travel to spectacular Kings Canyon then visit Alice Springs.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 768
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Outback Australia: The Color of Red

    Experience the wonders of the Red Centre of the Outback with visits to unique Alice Springs, the remarkable Kings Canyon and the amazing Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park, home to the unusual Olga’s and the iconic Ayers Rock. Enjoy two dinners under the stars.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,377
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring
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  • Signature Australia: Sydney, Rock, Reef & Rainforest

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDE: Bespoke touring with the comforts of 5 star luxury accommodations. Visit the famous Sydney Opera House with a private-guide. Spend a few nights in a deluxe luxury tent in the Australian Outback. Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and then finish your holiday with a few nights in the Rainforest
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,833
    Trip Type:
    Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic Aussie Rail Spectacular

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: This 12-day adventure combines two of Australia’s famous rail journeys: The Indian Pacific and The Ghan. Starting in Sydney, you will travel through the best of South Australia before going on to Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Australian outback and beyond aboard these luxury trains.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,599
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Best of South Australia's Outback and Wine

    Experience why South Australia is the state of WOW (wildlife, Outback, and wine) on this Australia vacation. As you travel across South Australia, you’ll enjoy easygoing culture in Adelaide, taste fabulous wines in the McLaren Vale and Clare Valley, and visit one of the icons of the Outback, Wilpena Pound, in the Flinders Ranges.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,699
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Best of the Outback: Ayers Rock to Darwin

    FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Get to the heart of Australia’s red centre with overnight stops in popular Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Katherine, Kakadu and more.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,450
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Essence of the Red Centre: Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon & Alice Springs

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Australia’s Red Centre by visiting and learning about some of the country’s most iconic areas. See the sunset over Ayers Rock, visit the 36 rock domes of the Olgas, and travel to spectacular Kings Canyon and then Alice Springs.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,094
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Essential Australia: Sydney, Rock, Reef, Melbourne

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Experience Australia’s diverse landscape and world-class landmarks on this journey across the nation. Explore the famous cities of Sydney and Melbourne, delve into ancient culture and see Uluru/Ayers Rock, cruise the Great Barrier Reef, and discover the Daintree Rainforest.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,713
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Kakadu's Ancient Secrets

    Learn about ancient traditions and explore lush national parks on this journey through Australia’s Top End. Cruise alongside crocodiles and exotic birds along the Corroboree Billabong, gaze upon millennia-old rock paintings at Nourlangie in Kakadu National Park, and try your hand at traditional painting in Katherine while enjoying luxury accommodations in idyllic settings.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,052
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly, Small Group Touring
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  • Kimberley Snapshot Luxury Adventure Cruise from Broome

    Come aboard the True North for a luxury cruise exploring the waterways of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Watch manta rays, dugongs and reef sharks feed at the stunning Montgomery Reef, examine the Bradshaw cave paintings that are over 20,000 years old and cruise to the base of one of the world’s premier waterfalls, the King George Falls.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing, Luxury and Beyond
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  • Kimberley Waterfalls Luxury Adventure Cruise

    Come aboard the True North for a west Australian cruise like no other. Explore the waterfalls of the Kimberley region such as the magnificent King George Falls, examine extraordinary rock art from tens of thousands of years ago, and experience the majestic end of Kimberley’s wet season with its summer storms, spectacular light shows and swollen billabongs.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Melbourne to Darwin Overland Adventure

    Thought you knew what an epic Aussie road trip is? Think again! Crank the tunes and leave the big cities behind on this ultimate 17-day Outback adventure through Victoria, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. Drive the Great Ocean Road, gaze upon Uluru at sunrise, and cruise the waterways of Kakadu National Park.
    Duration:
    17 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,908
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Ideas for 18 to 30 Somethings, Single Friendly
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  • Murray River Cruise: 8 Days: From Adelaide

    A picturesque journey along Australia’s longest river takes you to some of the country’s most historic sights.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,597
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Northern Territory Indigenous Highlights

    Immerse yourself in the unforgettable culture of the Indigenous peoples of Australia on this tour of the Northern Territory. Passing from Uluru to Alice Springs to Kakadu National Park, you'll experience breathtaking sunsets and sunrises in the Outback, see incredible desert animals, and learn about thousands of years of Australian tradition.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,657
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Red Centre Sights & Sounds Discovery

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the highlights of Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia’s Red Centre. Take part in unique activities, learning about the area and its rich indigenous culture from an Aboriginal perspective.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 602
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • The Complete South West Self Drive

    Like a whole other country, Western Australia enchants visitors with natural icons unlike any found in the east, delicious wine and cuisine, and a history all of its own. Explore the southwest tip of Australia in detail and at your own pace on this self-drive adventure.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 929
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
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  • The Kimberley Ultimate Luxury Adventure Cruise

    Come aboard the True North for the ultimate luxury cruise of Western Australia. Enjoy two weeks of lavish indulgence as you visit Kimberley’s iconic sites, from the majestic twin falls of King George Falls to the 20,000-year-old Bradshaw paintings dotting the region.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Treasures of Australia Premier Escorted Luxury Vacation

    Discover the icons of Oz on this luxury vacation to Australia. As you cross the country and stay in premium accommodations, you’ll see Uluru/Ayers Rock in the Red Centre, cruise the Great Barrier Reef at Port Douglas, and explore the urban wonders of Melbourne and Sydney.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,495
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring
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  • Value Grand Australia: Escorted Vacation: Sydney to Alice Springs

    From sparkling Sydney to the red centre, discover Australia in detail on this amazing journey.
    Duration:
    17 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,695
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
    Australia See Trip Details

  • West Coast Discovery Self Drive: Perth to Broome

    Get out and see the Australia less-travelled on this Western Australia self-drive. Enjoy the freedom of exploring at your own pace behind the wheel, with a confirmed itinerary and accommodation to make the most of your time, plus the support of Goway’s co-pilot kit, designed for Australia self-drives.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,049
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
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