Real adventures with real people. Small groups, big landscapes — East Coast, Red Centre, Kimberley, Tassie and beyond. No fluff. No hidden fees. Just Australia at its most unforgettable.
We've been getting Australians and international visitors into the wild since 1992. Small groups mean real experiences — not a crowd following a flag.
Small groups mean you actually see things — not the back of someone else's head. You'll know your guide by name and make friends for life, not just a bus ride.
No nasty surprises at checkout. Your tour price covers accommodation, transport between stops, national park fees and any listed activities — that's it.
Our guides are local — not just licence-holders. They'll show you the sunrise spots, the hidden swimming holes, and the pub your guidebook missed.
Hand-picked routes from easy day trips to 14-day wilderness expeditions. All price levels, all fitness levels, all the good stuff.
The classic Aussie backpacker route. Brisbane to Cairns in your own time — hop on and off at Noosa, Fraser Island, Whitsundays, Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island and more. Daily departures mean you set the pace.
Uluru at sunrise. Kings Canyon rim walk. The West MacDonnell Ranges. This is the real outback Australia — ancient, vast, and unforgettable. Camping under more stars than you thought possible.
Where the world's oldest rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef — two World Heritage areas in one trip. Croc spotting, cassowary sightings, swimming in crystal creeks, and a night at Cape Tribulation beach.
The Twelve Apostles at golden hour. Bells Beach surf break. The Great Otway rainforest boardwalks. Koalas sleeping in eucalypts above the road. Victoria's most spectacular coastline in a day or two.
One of the world's great wilderness walks. Ancient rainforests, highland lakes, iconic Cradle Mountain — all in a landscape so pristine it barely feels real. For travellers who want more than a photo stop.
The last great Australian frontier. Gorges, waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal rock art, and the famous Gibb River Road. This isn't a tour — it's a proper expedition into one of the most remote places on Earth.
The price you see is the price you pay. Here's what's always in the deal.
Australia's most iconic backpacker route. Hop on and off at any point — from the Gold Coast's beaches to the Great Barrier Reef.
Australia is year-round but the best region shifts with the seasons. Here's the quick guide.
Great Ocean Road and Melbourne shine. Queensland hits its sweet spot — warm but not oppressive. Best season for the Red Centre before summer heat sets in.
Avoid Far North QLD (wet season stingers). Tasmania, Victoria and the south are brilliant. East Coast beaches are at their best. Book early — it's peak season.
Crowd numbers drop, prices soften, conditions stay excellent. Queensland coast is stunning, the Red Centre is comfortable. Arguably the smartest time to travel.
Queensland's dry season is the East Coast's finest hour — clear skies, no humidity, warm water. Perfect for Cairns, Whitsundays and the Daintree. Book 8+ weeks ahead.
"Booked the East Coast Hop solo not knowing anyone. By Noosa I had a crew. By Cairns I had friends I'll keep for life. Cooee makes it embarrassingly easy to just have fun."
"The Red Centre is one of the most profound places I've ever been. Watching sunrise at Uluru with 8 other people instead of a crowd of 300 — that's what Cooee's small groups give you."
"The Kimberley tour was genuinely the best thing I've done in my life. Our guide knew every rock painting, every waterhole, every good campfire spot. You can't replicate that in a big group."
"Did the Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne after nearly skipping it to save money. Best $199 I spent in Australia. The Twelve Apostles at sunset — no words."
"Tasmania genuinely surprised me. I went expecting a week of walking and got one of the most beautiful, strange, quiet places I've ever been. The overland track section was otherworldly."
"I was nervous about the Daintree as a solo female traveller. Turned out to be the safest and most welcoming environment imaginable. Cooee just gets it right every single time."
None at all. Our tours are designed for first-timers and experienced travellers equally. Your guide handles all logistics, navigation and local knowledge — you just need to show up with a sense of adventure. Solo travellers are very welcome and make up a large part of every group.
Typically 20–35 on East Coast and short tours, skewing slightly older on our wilderness expeditions like the Kimberley and Overland Track. There's no strict age limit — we've had 60-year-olds on the Red Centre tour who were the best value people in the group. We match tour descriptions to fitness requirements honestly so you can choose the right trip.
It depends on the tour. City and coastal routes use curated hostels — private twin and dorm options available. Wilderness routes use bush camps with tents and swags provided. We always describe the accommodation type clearly in each tour listing. No surprises.
Absolutely — solo travellers make up more than half of our bookings. No single supplements on most tours. Our small group format means you'll be chatting to everyone within the first hour. Many of our best reviews come from people who arrived solo and left with people they're still friends with years later.
Transport between all destinations, accommodation each night, all listed activities, national park entry fees, and camping gear where applicable. Food and drinks are generally not included — you'll buy your own meals locally. We list exactly what's included on every tour page so there are no grey areas.
East Coast Hop has daily departures so a week or two ahead is usually fine. For the Red Centre, Kimberley and Tasmanian tours, we recommend 4–8 weeks — groups of 12 fill fast, especially in peak season (June–August for Queensland, September–November for the rest). The Kimberley regularly sells out 3 months in advance.
