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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 2024

Departing Days From USD
1 Oct 2024
Uluru & Kings Canyon Family Adventure
4 1200
1080
1 Oct 2024
Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track
8 2310
1964
2 Oct 2024
Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Explorer
4 1140
969
3 Oct 2024
North Queensland Adventure
13 4505
4055
3 Oct 2024
South Australia Outback Adventure
10 3025
2572
3 Oct 2024
Best of Sydney & Blue Mountains
3 1265
1076
3 Oct 2024
Best of the Top End & Kakadu
4 1960
1764
3 Oct 2024
Best of Australia
12 6605
5615
3 Oct 2024
Brisbane to Cairns Adventure
8 2670
2403
4 Oct 2024
Top End & Kakadu Adventure
6 1820
1547
4 Oct 2024
Eyre Peninsula Adventure
9 3035
2428
5 Oct 2024
Broome to Perth Safari
10 2275
5 Oct 2024
Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure
4 1125
957
5 Oct 2024
Walk the Grampians Peaks Trail
6 2235
1900
5 Oct 2024
Broome to Darwin Outback
10 2580
5 Oct 2024
Tasmania Adventure
6 1485
1337
6 Oct 2024
Best of Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain
6 2230
2007
6 Oct 2024
Melbourne to Kangaroo Island Adventure
11 3765
3201
6 Oct 2024
Best of Uluru & Kings Canyon
4 2045
1739
6 Oct 2024
Best of Northern Territory
8 4240
3816
6 Oct 2024
Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure
6 1900
1615
6 Oct 2024
Best of Tasmania
9 3645
7 Oct 2024
Red Centre & Uluru Adventure
6 2050
1743
7 Oct 2024
Hike Tasmania's Tarkine Wilderness
6 2395
2036
9 Oct 2024
Perth to Darwin Overland
24 4555
9 Oct 2024
Darwin to Broome Outback
10 2580
9 Oct 2024
Darwin to Perth Overland
24 4555
9 Oct 2024
Perth to Broome Safari
10 2275
10 Oct 2024
Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island
5 1860
1581
10 Oct 2024
Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree
5 2120
1802
10 Oct 2024
Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
6 1970
1675
11 Oct 2024
East Coast Australia Adventure
19 6820
6138
11 Oct 2024
Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania
4 1520
1368
11 Oct 2024
Sydney to Brisbane Adventure
7 2060
1854
11 Oct 2024
Sydney to Cairns Adventure
14 4580
4122
12 Oct 2024
Kangaroo Island Adventure
5 1650
1485
13 Oct 2024
Walk Victoria's High Country
5 1750
1488
15 Oct 2024
Best of South Australia
5 1985
1688
18 Oct 2024
Hike the Great Ocean Walk
7 2480
2108
19 Oct 2024
Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
5 2130
1811
19 Oct 2024
Premium Tasmania
7 3710
3339
20 Oct 2024
Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim
5 1550
1395
21 Oct 2024
Walk Tasmania's Bay of Fires
5 1825
1552
21 Oct 2024
Walk Tasmania's East Coast
6 2355
2002
26 Oct 2024
Cycle South Australia's Wine Regions
6 1995
1596
28 Oct 2024
Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast
6 2130
1811

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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.

Learn more about Accessible Travel with Intrepid

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