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Discover the southern states of Australia on a guided coach tour from Sydney to Melbourne or along the Great Ocean Road. Take a short break to Adelaide and Kangaroo Island or Sydney and the Blue Mountains, or kick back and enjoy the gastronomic delights and eclectic laneways on a trip to Melbourne. Choose from 87 short breaks, small group tours, coach tours and active adventures through Southern Australia.

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Outback Adventure

15 Days Adelaide to Darwin

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Remarkable Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

5 Days Adelaide to Adelaide

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Central Australian Discovery

15 Days Adelaide to Darwin

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Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island Escape

7 Days Melbourne to Adelaide

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Follow The Great Ocean Road

Wind along a breathtaking coastline with someone else at the wheel, so you can take in the impressive sights including the iconic Twelve Apostles.

Get a Taste of the Barossa Valley

Sample seasonal produce, pop into gorgeous cellar doors, and wind your way through quaint villages and classically gorgeous Australian countryside.

Hike the Flinders Ranges

Explore the Flinders Ranges, taking in the natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound on a hike, 4WD adventure, or from overhead by helicopter.

Coffin Bay Oyster Tasting

Wade into a working Oyster Farm, sit in the water and taste oysters fresh out of the sea. Its a once in a lifetime taste sensation!

Get Outdoors on Kangaroo Island

Rich with wildlife and natural beauty, here you can walk with a National Park Ranger amongst sea lions, check out the aptly named Remarkable Rocks, kayak Harriet River and sandboard the dunes of Little Sahara.

Latest Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys through South Australia

Most fun ever getting from Darwin to Adelaide Lynn, NSW, Australia, Jun 2025

Absolute no-hassle short break. Usual great service from Global Journeys, and excellent from Journey Beyond as well. From the pickup at the hotel and transfer to the rail terminal, where there was a great breakfast spread and live music while we waited to board to the drop off at the Adelaide terminal, everything was laid on and everyone was friendly ...read more

Four days on a Train David, QLD, Australia, May 2025

A marvelous experience overall; train accommodation and food/service was superb all the way. Some (very) bumpy sections - rail/ballast replacement a must - and numerous long dead stops for passing traffic delayed progress. A marvelous way to see just how big Australia really is. WiFi coverage very patchy - a good thing in many ways to allow us to disconnect ...read more

Lake Eyre experience Gary and Lea, NSW, Australia, Apr 2025

A wonderful experience, particularly seeing the Lake from the air as it started to fill following the Queensland floods. Our driver/guide, Kym, was very knowledgeable and professional. The local bush pilots are great and very informative. Some of the outback accommodation is challenging but that factor is well compensated by the local hospitality. ...read more

Unbelievable Northern Territory Paul and Mary Anne, QLD, Australia, Mar 2025

We had a most wonderful experience visiting NT. The Ghan experience from Adelaide to Alice Springs and then Alice to Darwin was truly amazing - we were treated as valued guests. The 8 day Red Centre tour with driver Chris and wife Ella were delightful and always there to help - Ella's impromptu lunches were delicious! Chris certainly knew his history. ...read more

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21 August, 2024
Inspiring Journeys Unveils New 2025 & 2026 Season Itineraries
Inspiring Journeys, renowned for offering immersive, small-group premium travel experiences, has announced its new 2025/2026 season itineraries, featuring three brand-new tours that promise to uncover the best-kept secrets of Australia. To celebrate, Inspiring Journeys is offering travellers...

04 November, 2020
Insight Vacations' Tomas Malmberg Explores South Australia
This week, we introduce you to Tomas Malmberg who has worked at Insight Vacations for more than eight years and in the travel industry more than 25 years. Tomas recently travelled to South Australia to sample the new 5 Day Flavours of Adelaide and Barossa Valley trip. We asked him to share...

22 July, 2020
Let Dennis Bunnik Show You South Australia, His Home
Fans of Bunnik tours will be delighted to learn that the South Australian based travel company is introducing Australian tours to their popular collection. The Bunnik family call South Australia home, so it makes sense that the first of these explores the highlights from Kangaroo Island to...

12 February, 2019
APT Launches New South Coast Explorer Tours
There is so much to discover across Australia, from vibrant cities to dreamy coasts and impressive wilderness. APT have introduced a new series of itineraries to showcase it all in Australia’s Southeast pocket, giving guests memorable experiences in an intimate small group setting. APT’s new...