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

Departing Days From NZD
1 Oct 2024
Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure
2 1615
1 Oct 2024
Uluru & Kings Canyon Family Adventure
4 1705
1450
2 Oct 2024
Kimberley Family Holiday
5 1890
2 Oct 2024
Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Explorer
4 1620
1215
3 Oct 2024
Best of Australia
12 9355
8420
3 Oct 2024
Best of Sydney & Blue Mountains
3 1795
1526
3 Oct 2024
Brisbane to Cairns Adventure
8 3780
3402
3 Oct 2024
North Queensland Adventure
13 6375
5738
3 Oct 2024
Best of the Top End & Kakadu
4 2775
2359
3 Oct 2024
South Australia Outback Adventure
10 4280
3210
3 Oct 2024
Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track
8 3270
2943
4 Oct 2024
Eyre Peninsula Adventure
9 4295
3222
4 Oct 2024
Top End & Kakadu Adventure
6 2570
2185
5 Oct 2024
Walk the Grampians Peaks Trail
6 3165
2849
5 Oct 2024
Tasmania Adventure
6 2105
1895
5 Oct 2024
Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure
4 1590
1193
6 Oct 2024
Best of Uluru & Kings Canyon
4 2895
2461
6 Oct 2024
Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure
6 2690
2421
6 Oct 2024
Best of Northern Territory
8 6005
5105
6 Oct 2024
Best of Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain
6 3155
2840
6 Oct 2024
Best of Tasmania
9 5155
4640
6 Oct 2024
Melbourne to Kangaroo Island Adventure
11 5320
4788
7 Oct 2024
Red Centre & Uluru Adventure
6 3045
2589
7 Oct 2024
Hike Tasmania's Tarkine Wilderness
6 3390
3051
10 Oct 2024
Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree
5 3000
2700
10 Oct 2024
Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island
5 2635
2240
10 Oct 2024
Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
6 2790
2511
11 Oct 2024
Sydney to Cairns Adventure
14 6480
5832
11 Oct 2024
Sydney to Brisbane Adventure
7 2915
2478
11 Oct 2024
Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania
4 2155
1940
11 Oct 2024
East Coast Australia Adventure
19 9640
8676
12 Oct 2024
Kangaroo Island Adventure
5 2330
2097
13 Oct 2024
Walk Victoria's High Country
5 2475
2228
15 Oct 2024
Best of South Australia
5 2810
2389
18 Oct 2024
Hike the Great Ocean Walk
7 3510
3159
19 Oct 2024
Premium Tasmania
7 5245
4721
19 Oct 2024
Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
5 3010
2709
20 Oct 2024
Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim
5 2195
1976
21 Oct 2024
Walk Tasmania's East Coast
6 3335
3002
21 Oct 2024
Walk Tasmania's Bay of Fires
5 2585
2327
28 Oct 2024
Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast
6 3010
2709
29 Oct 2024
Best of South Australia & Red Centre
9 5725
4867

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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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