Caution, great trips ahead

Pack up your suitcase and lace up your shoes, October is a cracking time to travel in Australia. One minute you can be deep in the dynamic Daintree Rainforest and the next you’re in the desert facing down the world’s most renowned rock: Uluru. With such a vast spread of ecosystems and enigmatic attractions, Australia should definitely be on your must-visit list (even if just for the top-tier white sand beaches). And for fans of active travel, track your distance as you cycle through SA’s wine country or spend days on foot exploring the Blue Mountains of NSW, the High Country of Victoria or the takayna/Tarkine region of Tasmania.

Top 10 Australia tours in October 2023

Departing Days From EUR
1 Oct 2023
Walk Western Australia's Stirling Ranges
5 1280
2 Oct 2023
Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track
8 1825
3 Oct 2023
Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure
2 865
6 Oct 2023
Flinders Ranges Explorer
7 2595
7 Oct 2023
Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim
5 1360
1224
7 Oct 2023
Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
5 1665
7 Oct 2023
Walk Tasmania's Bay of Fires
5 1430
7 Oct 2023
Top End & Kakadu Explorer
6 2145
1716
7 Oct 2023
Walk the Grampians Peaks Trail
6 1960
7 Oct 2023
Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure
4 1220
1037
7 Oct 2023
Highlights of Tasmania
6 1180
7 Oct 2023
Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure
4 1240
992
8 Oct 2023
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
6 2035
8 Oct 2023
Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain Explorer
5 1660
1411
8 Oct 2023
Tasmanian Explorer
9 2915
2624
8 Oct 2023
Queensland Coast Adventure
7 2070
1553
9 Oct 2023
Margaret River & Albany Adventure
5 1670
1420
12 Oct 2023
Hike Tasmania's Tarkine Wilderness
6 2075
12 Oct 2023
Outback South Australia & Eyre Peninsula
19 5370
4565
12 Oct 2023
South Australia Outback Adventure
10 2725
2453
13 Oct 2023
Hobart & Southern Tasmania Explorer
4 1240
1116
14 Oct 2023
Kangaroo Island Adventure
5 1455
14 Oct 2023
West Coast & Karijini Overland Adventure
10 2380
14 Oct 2023
Walk Victoria's High Country
5 1430
15 Oct 2023
Walk the Blue Mountains
4 945
709
17 Oct 2023
Hike the Great Ocean Walk
7 2090
17 Oct 2023
Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast
6 1795
18 Oct 2023
Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure
6 1530
18 Oct 2023
Uluru & Kings Canyon Express
3 880
660
21 Oct 2023
Sydney to Brisbane Adventure
7 2560
21 Oct 2023
Sydney to Cairns Adventure
14 5980
21 Oct 2023
East Coast Encompassed
18 8150
22 Oct 2023
Eyre Peninsula Adventure
9 2725
2180
24 Oct 2023
Walk the Tasman Peninsula
4 1240
1054
27 Oct 2023
Cycle the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail: Beechworth to Bright
4 935
27 Oct 2023
Brisbane to Cairns Adventure
8 3245
27 Oct 2023
Brisbane to the Daintree Discovery
12 5505
30 Oct 2023
Trek the Cradle Mountain Overland Track
6 1670

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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

If you live in Australia, you’ll be well aware that you need more than a pair of thongs, bathers and sunscreen when you go on an adventure. Australia is a huge country and the landscapes are extremely diverse, ranging from tropical beaches and arid deserts to humid rainforests. No matter what type of trip you’re going on, there are a few essential items you should bring including:

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Daysack
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses (with UV protection)
  • Warm layers
  • Insect repellent
  • Portable power bank
  • Camera
  • Torch
  • Bathers
  • Comfortable, sturdy footwear
  • Thongs
  • Lightweight towel

Check out our ultimate packing list for Australia

Both states have an abundance of natural beauty including jaw-dropping national parks and endless sandy beaches so settling the debate of the Northern Territory vs Western Australia is a hard one. Both bursting with Aboriginal culture, vibrant and multicultural cities, and more wildlife than you'll be able to spot, each region is breathtaking in its own way. 

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. However, we’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

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