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 2024
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1 Oct 2024Uluru & Kings Canyon Family Adventure |
Uluru & Kings Canyon Family Adventure Alice Springs to Yulara |
4 |
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1 Oct 2024Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track |
Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track Perth to Perth |
8 |
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2 Oct 2024Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Explorer |
Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Explorer Darwin to Darwin |
4 |
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3 Oct 2024North Queensland Adventure |
Brisbane to Cairns |
13 |
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3 Oct 2024South Australia Outback Adventure |
South Australia Outback Adventure Adelaide to Adelaide |
10 |
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3 Oct 2024Best of Sydney & Blue Mountains |
Best of Sydney & Blue Mountains Sydney to Sydney |
3 |
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3 Oct 2024Best of the Top End & Kakadu |
Darwin to Darwin |
4 |
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3 Oct 2024Best of Australia |
Sydney to Cairns |
12 |
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3 Oct 2024Brisbane to Cairns Adventure |
Brisbane to Cairns |
8 |
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4 Oct 2024Top End & Kakadu Adventure |
Darwin to Darwin |
6 |
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4 Oct 2024Eyre Peninsula Adventure |
Adelaide to Adelaide |
9 |
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5 Oct 2024Broome to Perth Safari |
Broome to Perth |
10 | ||
5 Oct 2024Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure |
Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure Alice Springs to Alice Springs |
4 |
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5 Oct 2024Walk the Grampians Peaks Trail |
Walk the Grampians Peaks Trail Melbourne to Melbourne |
6 |
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5 Oct 2024Broome to Darwin Outback |
Broome to Darwin |
10 | ||
5 Oct 2024Tasmania Adventure |
Hobart to Hobart |
6 |
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6 Oct 2024Best of Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain |
Best of Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain Launceston to Launceston |
6 |
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6 Oct 2024Melbourne to Kangaroo Island Adventure |
Melbourne to Kangaroo Island Adventure Melbourne to Adelaide |
11 |
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6 Oct 2024Best of Uluru & Kings Canyon |
Alice Springs to Alice Springs |
4 |
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6 Oct 2024Best of Northern Territory |
Alice Springs to Darwin |
8 |
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6 Oct 2024Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure |
Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure Melbourne to Adelaide |
6 |
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6 Oct 2024Best of Tasmania |
Launceston to Hobart |
9 | ||
7 Oct 2024Red Centre & Uluru Adventure |
Yulara to Alice Springs |
6 |
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7 Oct 2024Hike Tasmania's Tarkine Wilderness |
Hike Tasmania's Tarkine Wilderness Launceston to Launceston |
6 |
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9 Oct 2024Perth to Darwin Overland |
Perth to Darwin |
24 | ||
9 Oct 2024Darwin to Broome Outback |
Darwin to Broome |
10 | ||
9 Oct 2024Darwin to Perth Overland |
Darwin to Perth |
24 | ||
9 Oct 2024Perth to Broome Safari |
Perth to Broome |
10 | ||
10 Oct 2024Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island |
Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island Perth to Fremantle |
5 |
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10 Oct 2024Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree |
Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree Cairns to Cairns |
5 |
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10 Oct 2024Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure |
Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure Cairns to Cairns |
6 |
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11 Oct 2024East Coast Australia Adventure |
East Coast Australia Adventure Sydney to Cairns |
19 |
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11 Oct 2024Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania |
Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania Hobart to Hobart |
4 |
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11 Oct 2024Sydney to Brisbane Adventure |
Sydney to Brisbane |
7 |
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11 Oct 2024Sydney to Cairns Adventure |
Sydney to Cairns |
14 |
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12 Oct 2024Kangaroo Island Adventure |
Adelaide to Adelaide |
5 |
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13 Oct 2024Walk Victoria's High Country |
Melbourne to Melbourne |
5 |
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15 Oct 2024Best of South Australia |
Adelaide to Adelaide |
5 |
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18 Oct 2024Hike the Great Ocean Walk |
Melbourne to Melbourne |
7 |
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19 Oct 2024Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail |
Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail Adelaide to Adelaide |
5 |
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19 Oct 2024Premium Tasmania |
Launceston to Hobart |
7 |
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20 Oct 2024Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim |
Gold Coast to Gold Coast |
5 |
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21 Oct 2024Walk Tasmania's Bay of Fires |
Launceston to Launceston |
5 |
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21 Oct 2024Walk Tasmania's East Coast |
Launceston to Hobart |
6 |
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26 Oct 2024Cycle South Australia's Wine Regions |
Cycle South Australia's Wine Regions Adelaide to Glenelg |
6 |
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28 Oct 2024Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast |
Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast Hobart to Hobart |
6 |
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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.
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
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.Â
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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