Small group tour exploring the the North East region of New South Wales for mature and senior travellers. Travel, learn and explore about New England’s history, the coast, National parks and regional towns in a time capsule surrounding Mudgee.
stopping in Mungo National Park and other significant locations such as Broken Hill.
of learning around the southern edges of the Murray Darling basin and up to the upper southern part of this complex river basin north of Mildura. We start and end in Adelaide, stopping in Broken Hill, Mungo National Park and other significant locations.
stopping in Mungo National Park and other significant locations such as Broken Hill.
of learning around the southern edges of the Murray Darling basin and up to the upper southern part of this complex river basin north of Mildura. We start and end in Adelaide, stopping in Broken Hill, Mungo National Park and other significant locations.
Spend a week in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney attending this summer school course exploring the historic homes and gardens of the region over a week. For mature and senior travellers. This small group tour visits 13 very different homes and gardens.
Small group tour touring most of the Australian territory, travelling through the outback and visiting many of the famous sights as well as off the beaten track locations, giving you the opportunity the explore and meet our people in the most remote locations. Learn about the history of the people who explored the deserts, from indigenous communities to Europeans, as well as Burke and Wills, visit White Cliffs, Birdsville, Marree and far north Kakadu and the Kimberley.
Small group tour of New South Wales, Queensland & South Australia deserts, from Broken Hill. Learn about the history of the people who explored the deserts, from indigenous communities to Europeans, as well as Burke and Wills, visit White Cliffs, Birdsville, Maree.
Explore and learn on an escorted small group tour of key places to visit in NSW including the Southern Highlands and Canberra. Program for mature and senior travellers limited to 12 people for couples and solo travellers.
Small group tour of New South Wales, Queensland & South Australia deserts, from Broken Hill. Learn about the history of the people who explored the deserts, from indigenous communities to Europeans, as well as Burke and Wills, visit White Cliffs, Birdsville, Maree.
Small group tour for the mature and senior traveller of the Darling river. Learn about the history, culture and landscapes of the Darling, a key part of the Australian river system including Aboriginal trading routes and aquaculture. Suitable for mature and senior couples or solo travellers.
Originally inhabited by a broad and diverse collection of Indigenous peoples, ‘ colonial history began with the founding of the colony in the year 1788. Originally established as a penal colony, expanded across much of , with explorers mapping the vast expanse of the Australian landmass, and settling towns and cities from colonial ‘s point of origin. As the mid-19th century progressed, these new settled regions gradually separated off from , forming their own states such as Tasmania, , , Queensland, and New Zealand. By the end of the 19th century, momentum for a federated had a tremendous amount of support, with the country eventually unifying in the year 1901. Selection of a capital city was a contentious issue at this time, with both and vying for the position, as a compromise, the city of was ceded by and a new capital was built from the ground up.
A can offer a wide variety of experiences, landscapes, and climates, stretching across cities, deserts, and snow capped peaks all. A good place to begin a is at its capital, . As ‘s most populous city, has a vibrant and rich cultural scene, being famous for its , landmark attractions, as well as its world class culinary scene. Some highlights of a would likely include major attractions such as the Bridge, the Opera House, as well as the nearby Botanical gardens and NSW . is another popular destination, with its along the coastal cliffs stretching to Coogee, providing a breath of fresh sea air. ‘s are also quite popular, with the ferry to Manly being an excellent way to through along your way. Moving away from the city, though just a from , are the . This rugged landscape is home to many species of Australian wildlife, and features waterfalls, forested hills and lush valleys, a good starting of point for those visiting the is the town of Katoomba, where you can find the landmark ‘Three Sisters’ rock formation.
Heading north, and just a stones throw away from Newcastle and the , is the . The is one of NSW’s most renown wine regions, with the verdant countryside dotted with cellar doors for the wine enthusiast, as well as providing a great change of pace for those coming from the city. Further north, approaching and the , is . is a serene seaside town famed for its tropical climate and pristine beaches, and is the perfect destination for a relaxing seaside retreat, or for those heading north to Queensland. Further afield along NSW’s southern frontier are the Snowy Mountains. Otherwise known as the ‘Australian Alps‘, the Snowy Mountains are the only range in that regularly experiences heavy snowfall in the winter months, this makes the mountains a popular destination for skiing, hiking, and other winter related activities. The Snowy Mountains are also home to most of ‘s tallest mountains, with Kosciuszko being the tallest at 2228m above sea level. On the opposite end of the spectrum from the mountains snow capped peaks is . ‘s has the reputation for being a vast and untamed expanse that stretches as far as the eye can see, and for the most part this is a fairly accurate assessment. For an experience a good place to head to would be , otherwise known as the ‘Silver City’, or ‘Capital of the ‘. is famed for the presence of some of the richest silver, lead, and zinc deposits in the world, with the world’s largest mining company, ‘ Proprietary’ or BHP originating from here. It’s location in the heart of the make the perfect gateway for those exploring ‘s wilderness. Another highlight is the , the Darling is a significant landmark in , with much of the pioneering history of the region centring upon it, as well as being vital for agriculture, horticulture and town life till this day. For a of , a river along the Darling is a great way to explore the many towns and locales that sprung up around the lifeblood of the river, as well as offering a pleasant and smooth ride along the way. One of the best way to experience what has to offer is with a . Odyssey specialises in this kind of , offering an engaged and intimate ideal for senior, solo travellers and couples heading to and .
Explore and learn about Flinders Island on an escorted small group tour for mature and senior travellers who enjoy a walking holiday. For couples or solo travellers.
Explore and learn about on a small group tour of Adelaide city and its pastoral, cultural and historic settlement. Visit Fleurieu Peninsula, the Barossa valley, learn about William Morris and the arts and craft movement in the Art gallery and National trust houses.
Explore and learn about the Victorian history of Melbourne over a week. For the senior traveller, a small group tour holiday package to Melbourne city, limited to 12 travellers.
Explore and learn as part of a small group tour for seniors on this package tour to Darwin and Kakadu National park, a UNESCO world heritage site. This program also visits Arnhem land. Our focus is on ecology, landscapes and history on this 14 day program in the far north of the Northern Territory.
of learning around the southern edges of the Murray Darling basin and up to the upper southern part of this complex river basin north of Mildura. We start and end in Adelaide, stopping in Broken Hill, Mungo National Park and other significant locations.
Escorted program for couples and single travellers visiting Hobart, Launceston through the along the of the north coast and heading back south to the pristine around and then on through Strahan, Queenstown and past , before arriving back in Hobart. This 18 day small group tours to Tasmania for mature and senior travellers interested in the colonial history of Tasmania. We follow the footsteps of the colonists, visiting the churches where they worshipped, the houses in which they lived, the taverns where they drank and some of the mills in which they worked.
Escorted small group tour of the Flinders range in South Australia from Adelaide. Learn about Coober Pedy, Wilpena pound and water system of Lake Eyre as we explore and learn also about the history of the people who explored the Flinders.
Small group tour of New South Wales, Queensland & South Australia deserts, from Broken Hill. Learn about the history of the people who explored the deserts, from indigenous communities to Europeans, as well as Burke and Wills, visit White Cliffs, Birdsville, Maree.
To Dubbo and back, this small group tour takes you to learn about the Brewarrina fish traps, we travel high up into North Queensland to see the Dinosaurs of Winton and incredible Aboriginal rock art at Cathedral gorge and learn about opal mining and the history of Lightning ridge.
This 16 day escorted small group tour of Victoria for the senior or mature traveller who enjoys learning whether as a couple or solo traveller explores an area of central Victoria that is rich in historic houses, gorgeous gardens and some amazing art.
On this Queensland Outback small group tour we travel west from Brisbane all the way to Birdsville then continue high up into North Queensland to see the Dinosaurs of Winton and incredible Aboriginal rock art at Cathedral gorge.
Small group tour of up to 15 mature and seniors travellers visiting and learning about Tasmania’s wildlife and history. Visit Maria Island, Freycinet peninsula, Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Lake St Clair and Bruny Island over 16 days.
Spend a week in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney exploring the historic homes and gardens of the region over a week. For mature and senior travellers. This small group tour visits 13 very different homes and gardens during the Autumn.
Explore and learn about historic Alice Springs, The MacDonnell ranges, and Uluru-Kata Tjuta national park. This escorted small group tour for mature and senior travellers, travelling as a couple or solo travellers also visits the Hermannsburg Lutheran mission plus Henbury meteorite site learning about the Aboriginal outback and contemporary art.
Small group tour for the mature and senior traveller of the Darling river. Learn about the history, culture and landscapes of the Darling, a key part of the Australian river system including Aboriginal trading routes and aquaculture. Suitable for mature and senior couples or solo travellers.
To short break in Queensland’s Outback is a small group tour taking for a glimpse of the landscape and history of the state. We you to learn about the Carnavorn Gorge, and also we travel high up into North Queensland to see the Dinosaurs of Winton and incredible Aboriginal rock art at Cathedral gorge.
This small group tour to the , , and the Gawler Ranges is designed for mature and senior traveller or solo traveller to discover the hidden gems of . Visiting the lesser-known western half of the pristine coasts of the and – often strikingly underdeveloped compared to the East Coast of Australia – and the rugged landscapes of the Gawler Ranges. Delve deeper, and you’ll find a fascinating and often unexpected local history.
Escorted small group tour of the Kimberley. We explore and visit Cape Leveque, The Bungles, Bell Gorge, Mitchell plateau & Halls Creek in the dry season. Amazing landscapes intertwined with Aboriginal communities resident for some 45,000 years. We also view the Wolfe Creek meteorite crater.
stopping in Mungo National Park and other significant locations such as Broken Hill.
Small group tour exploring the the North East region of New South Wales for mature and senior travellers. Travel, learn and explore about New England’s history, the coast, National parks and regional towns in a time capsule surrounding Mudgee.
Small group tour touring most of the Australian territory, travelling through the outback and visiting many of the famous sights as well as off the beaten track locations, giving you the opportunity the explore and meet our people in the most remote locations. Learn about the history of the people who explored the deserts, from indigenous communities to Europeans, as well as Burke and Wills, visit White Cliffs, Birdsville, Marree and far north Kakadu and the Kimberley.
Explore and learn on an escorted small group tour of key places to visit in NSW including the Southern Highlands and Canberra. Program for mature and senior travellers limited to 12 people for couples and solo travellers.
Escorted small group tour for senior and mature travellers as a couple of solo traveller. Upto 12 people of WA’s Wildflower regions including Esperance and the Fitzgerald river National park. Local guides and program leader share knowledge about this fascinating region whilst in bloom.
Bourke, a historic settlement on the upper reaches of the Darling river. For escorted small group tours of upto 15 people for mature and senior travellers exploring Bourke is an important part of the Aboriginal, cultural and pastoral history of outback NSW.
Broken Hill, is the start and finish of a 4k km exploration of the Deserts of the outback, the history, the aboriginal communities who manage them today. Broken hill small group tour for seniors is an iconic place to commence for active couples or solo travellers seeking to learn and explore.
Dubbo is explored on a small group tour to Outback Queensland. located in the heart of the beautiful Macquarie Valley by the majestic Macquarie River at the intersection of the Newell, Mitchell, and Golden highways.
Griffith Griffith is a major regional city in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) located 568 km (353 mi) south-west of Sydney and 512 km (318 mi) from Melbourne in the north-western part of the Riverina region…
Lightning Ridge is synonymous with opal mining in Australia which we visit on this small group tour to Outback Queensland. While having a population of only 3,000, it attracts over 80,000 visitors each year to experience the fascinating town. A Glenn Murcutt designed opal museum is scheduled to open in 2021.
Escorted small group tours for seniors and mature couples or solo travellers seeking to learn and participate in journeys to learn and see the history, culture and landscapes of Australia.
Unique geography and a fascinating history as a pre-historic sea, and subsequently precious land to Aboriginal people and European pastoralists is explored on a small group tour for mature and senior travellers into the Outback.
Appreciating the linking of the river network into the Australian, history, culture and landscape on a small group tour for mature and senior travellers of couples or solo travellers is an integral part of understanding the continent of Australia and Aboriginal settlement.
Explore learn and consider what is the outback in this article. For mature and senior travelers considering joining a small group package tours into the outback to see, learn and explore about this unique place, not only the landscape but the Aboriginal approach to living. On each of the tours for couples and the single traveler you learn something different but fascinating, from Outback Queensland, the Flinders, Broken Hill and the Kimberley and the wildflowers all contribute to this question, what is the outback?
