Australia Family Tours & Vacations

Just for families

The clue’s in the title. These trips are for families only (including any aunts, uncles or cousins who’d like to come along, of course). As long as you’re travelling with a child under the age of 18, you’re a family in our eyes. Plus, unlike other travel companies, children aged 17 years and younger receive a 10% discount off the price of their trip.

Travel with other families

Travelling the Intrepid way is a bit like travelling with a group of friends. These trips are made up of 3–5 like-minded families, and the kids tend to hit it off straight away, allowing you to enjoy some well-earned R&R. We often find the whole family ends up making friendships with people from all over the world, staying in touch long after the adventure ends.

Small group sizes

Intrepid’s family group sizes are small enough to avoid the crowds and reach some out-of-the-way places, but big enough for a good social mix. Our average group size of 10 allows us to hop aboard local boats, buses or trains, eat at friendly, family-run restaurants and kick back in traditional accommodation and homestays.

Action packed

We know the biggest challenge on a family trip is keeping the kids entertained. So we’ve planned in advance. Nearly all of our hotels feature pools, and each day has a great mix of action-packed adventure and flexible free time. Your local leader can also suggest activities based on your kid’s hobbies or school curriculum.

Safety first

Our leaders are specially trained to run family adventures, so you’re well taken care of. You can also rest easy knowing we conduct safety assessments on all our activities to meet local standards as well as our own comprehensive safety policy. 

Sustainable travel

We strive to use travel as a force for good. That’s why we choose to give back to the communities we visit, carbon offset all our trips and take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. We’ve been officially certified as the world’s largest travel B Corp, which means when you choose Intrepid Travel, you can rest assured you’re travelling to improve the planet.

See the mighty Uluru

Journey into the heart of the Aussie outback where the whole family will be amazed as you experience a Welcome to Country ceremony honouring the Luritja people, watch the shifting colours of Uluru at sunrise and sunset, and look for adorable hopping wallabies while hiking past giant red cliffs in Walpa Gorge. You'll also get to learn about the traditional food, medicine, art and languages of the Luritja people on a guided bushwalk.

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Explore the Daintree Rainforest

Switch off and immerse your family in some of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Wind through leafy thickets on foot, enjoy a wildlife cruise on Cooper Creek and explore the deserted beaches of Cape Tribulation. The Daintree has been the land of the Kuku Yalanji people for over 50,000 years, and you’ll also get to learn how to fish the traditional way with a Kuku Yalanji guide using nothing but a keen set of eyes and a hunting spear. Who will be the first to catch dinner – you or the kids?

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Discover the Kimberley

Head straight into the wilds of the Kimberley region to discover wildlife, waterholes and gorges galore. Wander through the impressive Tunnel Creek cave system and learn about its myths and legends, swim in lush natural pools, try your hand at creating First Nations art, and look for freshwater crocs (at a distance!) in Windjana Gorge. The fun continues when the sun goes down with marshmallows around the campfire as the Kimberley night sky comes alive in swathes of stars.

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Traverse the Top End

Journey into the Northern Territory's rugged Top End and discover the wonders of Kakadu and Litchfield national parks. From spending time with the Traditional Owners of Wulna Country and cruising through the Mary River Wetlands, to cooling off in emerald-green pools fed by cascading waterfalls, these legendary landscapes and the fascinating wildlife that call it home make for a family holiday that’ll be hard to top.

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