Swap jingle bells for jingle boards this December and celebrate the holidays Australia style
The festive season has arrived Down Under and celebrating at the beach is a must...surfing Santas included, of course! From the laid-back surf towns of Byron Bay to the world-class breaks in Western Australia's iconic Margaret River region, there's no shortage of places to hang 10 for the holidays. If surfing is something you'd rather leave to the pros but you're dying for a splash in the waves, a Queensland adventure full of snorkelling and swimming in crystal blue waters ought to do the trick.
Top 10 Australia tours December 2023
Departing | Trip name | Days | From NZD | |
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16 Dec 2023Highlights of Tasmania |
Hobart to Hobart |
6 | ||
19 Dec 2023Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure |
Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure Adelaide to Adelaide |
2 | ||
21 Dec 2023Trek the Cradle Mountain Overland Track |
Trek the Cradle Mountain Overland Track Launceston to Launceston |
6 | ||
22 Dec 2023Brisbane to Cairns Adventure |
Brisbane to Cairns |
8 | ||
22 Dec 2023Brisbane to the Daintree Discovery |
Brisbane to the Daintree Discovery Brisbane to Cairns |
12 | ||
26 Dec 2023Walk the Tasman Peninsula |
Hobart to Hobart |
4 |
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29 Dec 2023Queensland Daintree Explorer |
Cairns to Cairns |
5 |
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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.
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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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