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Welcome to the complete travel experience for 18-35s
When you travel with us, you can pick the version of the trip that suits you. One thing’s for sure: whether you love the chill or the thrill – fun is guaranteed.
Surfing in Byron Bay? A satisfying chef-made bush meal? How about immersive aboriginal art? When you travel with us, you’ll experience it ALL.
Our Australia trips for 18-35s are loaded with MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences at Australia’s best spots – from the Great Barrier Reef to Daintree & beyond.
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Head up the East Coast to Cairns and jump into Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. The world’s largest reef system won’t disappoint with its mesmerising corals and sea life.
Towering across Sydney Harbour, this bridge gives some pretty awesome views. Get psyched to see iconic Australia attractions like the Opera House, Bondi Beach and the Blue Mountains (to name a few).
Explore the world’s oldest rainforest (home to frogs, butterflies, bats and more) with expert local guides on an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Bathe in Florence Falls. Trek rainforests. Get up close and personal with nature. Wonder at aboriginal art and enjoy sunset hikes in these stunning Northern Territory sites.
Byron Bay is among the best places to visit in Australia. This East Coast town is known for its surfing, scuba diving sites, beaches and all-round chilled Aussie vibes.
Chicken parmigiana - chicken schnitzel with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan - is Australia’s national dish and you’ll see it on any Australian pub menu. Goes great with an Aussie shiraz!
Unsurprisingly, kangaroo meat is big in Aus. The lean protein can be enjoyed as a stacked burger or juicy steak and is a must-try for hungry carnivores.
The Aussies’ take on fish and chips typically features grilled or deep-fried Barramundi. A delicate, crispy-skinned fish that’s great for lunch or dinner.
Sweet-toothed travellers should 100% try Australia’s ‘fave chocolate biscuit’ (biscuit = cookie). A great pick-me-up snack for those more active days on your Australian holiday.
The nation’s national dessert (as long as you don’t ask the kiwis), Pavlova is a dreamy mountain of meringue, whipped cream and fresh fruit. Yum.
Founded in 1827, this is the oldest museum in Aus. Packed with preserved wildlife and fossils, aboriginal archaeology and tons of stuff on coral reefs, you can easily lose yourself here for a whole day. A must-visit on any Australian tour, it offers a deep dive into the country's rich natural and cultural history.
The biggest museum in the Southern Hemisphere boasts 600 million years of natural history. A complete whale skeleton and movie screenings in IMAX make for a fun way to get a bit of culture in your downtime.
Adelaide’s impressive 5-storey museum is home to the world’s biggest collection of Aboriginal artefacts, with over 4 million objects on display. A real treat for history fans on our Australia tours.
Located on Larrakia Land in Darwin, this place is the ultimate guide to all that unique flora and fauna of Central Australia. There’s indigenous culture in abundance and over 30,000 cultural artefacts, plus free entry.
Not your usual museum, you’ll find it at Melbourne Cricket Ground (known as the ‘G’). Celebrates the many sporting achievements of Aus, plus there’s a cool cricket hall of fame.
Iconic all-day celebration culminating in not one but TWO firework displays - one at 9pm and one to ring in the new year. (Top tip: watch for free on Observatory Hill at Millers Point).
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival runs from Feb - March every year. Expect pool parties, musicals, all-nighters and *lots* of glitter…
Easily one of the best festivals in Australia. Enjoy four weeks of live music, comedy, dance, theatre, food stalls, late night parties and more...
For five days Byron Bay plays host to the most exciting artists in contemporary pop, rock, hip-hop and R&B. If you’re there in April, don’t miss it.
Nestled in a remote town deep in the outback, Parrttjima celebrates all things Aboriginal. Expect epic light shows, music and workshops in the heart of the Aussie desert.
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** Based on Ultimate European plus Greek Island Hopping departing 21st July 2026, as of 1 May 2025.
^ Based on Thai Island Hopper West departing 14th December 2026, as of 1 May 2025.
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