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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
SMALL LOCAL SUSTAINABLE GROUPS LEADERS TRAVEL WeIntrepid are all
Every Intrepid adventure starts with curiosity. A desire to understand, to learn something new, to challenge beliefs and push boundaries. To switch on our out-of-office alerts, to say farewell to daily routines, to have fun. For some, being Intrepid means trying a dish they can’t pronounce, or learning the salsa in a Cuban bar. It’s climbing a mountain, or an encounter with a silverback gorilla. For others, it’s packing for a solo adventure, getting out of that bubble of familiarity, and making new friends in all corners of the globe. Whether you’ve been travelling for years or you’ve never left home, we want to lead you to those moments of discovery, to satisfy that curiosity, to be Intrepid. Because now, more than ever, the world needs more Intrepid people. more destinations, more ways to travel
We run thousands of trips in a range of styles 01 and visit every continent on earth. And we do it all with our signature attention to detail and passion for real life experiences. Our destination experts are constantly scouring the globe for Why sights and experiences to share – so you can discover your choose new favourite place, or explore a guidebook staple Intrepid from a new perspective. 04 Luxor, Egypt The ultimate Legendary 03 itineraries local leaders
We know this is your trip of a lifetime, and we’re Get ready to go beyond the main streets committed to making it unforgettable. Our and into the heart of a destination. Travelling itineraries strike the perfect balance between the with our expert local leaders means you structured and the spontaneous, with a focus can focus on being in the moment instead on experiences only made possible when you’re of worrying about missing the last train out travelling with a local leader. You want freedom of town or where you can safely stroll. It’s and flexibility as well as the highlights – that’s why adventure travel with all the boring details we craft tours that give you both. taken care of, guided by a local who wants to Everest Base Camp, Nepal Agra, India bring you into their world.
Travel 02 for good 05 Smaller groups We know our travellers care about the world as much as we do. From a meal Our groups are perfectly sized – on average, made with produce grown on a family-run just ten travellers – to let you feel like you’re farm to learning how to basket-weave in a exploring a destination independently, but small village that’s home to a community- big enough to create a good social vibe. based tourism project, when you travel Whether it’s swapping stories at a local with us you know that your journey is giving homestay, sharing a table at a hole-in-the- back. Don’t just take our word for it – as wall restaurant, or enjoying a drink at the the world’s biggest travel B Corp, we follow end of a jam-packed day, our small group strict ethical standards on sustainability, size opens up big opportunities the larger supply chains and social responsibility. Oaxaca, Mexico groups can only dream of. Myaing, Myanmar
2 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 3 We’re all about real life experiences. The surprising moments that turn into the stories you tell for years to come. GET AROUND, GO DEEPER HOW WE You’ll find them off the beaten track, in the bustle of a Marrakech souk or a quiet Wherever possible, we do things the local way – including transport. It’s better for the environment village along the Mekong Delta. These and a great way to immerse yourself in another experiences are raw, authentic and totally culture. From gliding through the backwaters of unforgettable. Kerala in a pole boat, to zipping through Tochigi on a bullet train, we choose ways to get you there Travel that take you deeper. Authentic food Halong Bay junk boat, Vietnam We know that food while you travel is more than fuel, and our trips include meals that enhance your adventure and give you a taste of the local STAY REAL flavours. Think a traditional Khmer meal in the grounds of a Cambodian We think where you lay your head can be just temple, or a hearty dinner with an as immersive as what you see in the day. Like Amish family in Berlin, Ohio. spending the night at a 17th-century Rajasthani castle or a gite in the High Atlas Mountains. No matter where we stay, we always choose locally run accommodation.
The Nile, Egypt
Rabat, Morocco Local connections
By sharing laughter, stories and adventures with local people, The iconic and the unexpected you’ll learn about different ways of life. More importantly, you’ll find common ground. We Sure, the first time you look at a famous monument is believe in sharing a meal in a incredible, but so is finding yourself in the middle of a small community in Vietnam’s village football game or sharing a laugh with a market Da Bac or staying in a Nepalese vendor. Our trips combine the iconic with the unexpected village recovering from the 2015 to give you genuine insight into local life. earthquake, than wearing a headset and following a flag.
Bijaipur, India Sacred Valley, Peru
4 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 5 choose your style
Every one of our trips has a particular style. It’s a way to help pick the adventure that best suits you, whether you’re after just the essentials, a whole bunch of inclusions or a little bit of both. The choice is yours. An intrepid trip BASIX Why do With authentic experiences and the icons at IN AUSTRALIA a great price, our Basix trips feature simple accommodation, local transport and are Informative and immersive, our tours are for those looking to develop a perfect for the independent traveller.
true‑blue understanding of Australia’s inner workings and have a great time ORIGINAL while they’re at it. Take one comfy 4WD or minibus, add a knowledgeable local These are the trips we’ve built our leader and a bunch of fellow adventurers and you’re all set for the Outback. reputation on! A mix of included activities and free time, tourist-class hotels and Forget your standard charter bus tour, these are quintessential Aussie road trips unique accommodation, some meals on us – you’ll just have someone looking after the driving and navigating for you. and the chance to follow your nose.
COMFORT More inclusions, cushier accommodation expert leaders and a more relaxed pace – Comfort trips are adventure travel with some of the rough Our leaders are an enthusiastic and informed bunch who get a edges smoothed away. real kick out of showing you around and sharing what they love about their country. On top of that, they all have comprehensive training in first aid, driving, environmental awareness, local history and geology – so you’re always in good hands. first nations experiences
We work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on many of our trips to ensure your journey is filled PHYSICAL RATING with authentic experiences. With their guidance, our tours visit places of cultural significance, provide a deeper understanding of Each of our trips has a physical rating, so the land and what it means to the Traditional Owners and inspire you can tell how exerting a trip is and how an appreciation of the world’s oldest living cultures. fit you’ll need to be to enjoy it. As a guide: supporting communities Easy and relaxing Bring your walking shoes We’re big believers that travel should benefit the places it touches. That’s why we use experienced local guides, stay in locally-run An average level of accommodation and eat at local restaurants whenever possible. fitness required This means you’re not only getting an authentic experience, you’re Action-packed, physically also supporting the communities you visit. demanding
Full-on active adventure exclusive accommodation for the more agile traveller
Unique and exclusive accommodation is all part of the Intrepid experience. Whether you’re staying in private wilderness camps in the Top End, underground bunkhouses in Coober Pedy or at a safari camp in Karijini National Park, all of our accommodation ensures an unforgettable adventure.
6 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 7 RECONCILIATION ACTION
Supporting and empowering the communities we visit has always been a core part of the Intrepid ethos. But as an Australian business,Plan we recognise there’s a lot more for us to do at home.
Our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), developed in partnership with Reconciliation EXPERIENCES Australia, will see us actively partnering with Cultural more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander With a history spanning some 60,000 years, Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have the world’s oldest continuous peoples, communities and organisations, as well cultures – and an appreciation of their traditions is central to as raising awareness of Aboriginal and Torres understanding present-day Australia. By working in partnership with Strait Islander events and celebrations among our staff and travellers, while providing our staff First Nations communities, our tours are able to visit sites of cultural with the resources to soak up that knowledge. significance, educate travellers about the land and what it means to its To learn more about our Reconciliation Action Plan see And that’s just the beginning. Traditional Custodians, and do so with the respect each site deserves. intrepidgroup.travel/why-were-committing-reconciliation-action-plan
Top Didj Cultural Pudakul Cultural Janingbirriny Maruku Arts Kakadu Cultural Tours Koomal Dreaming Experience Experience Gumbaynggirr Nearly 900 artists make up the collective Run in collaboration with the Traditional The First Peoples of Australia’s Busselton, arts hub Maruku, which is owned and Owners of northern Kakadu and parts of Dunsborough and Margaret regions In Katherine, increase your appreciation Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours begin Share a unique, immersive Gumbaynggirr operated by the Anangu people from the western Arnhem Land, Kakadu Cultural are collectively known as Noongar. On for rich First Nations cultures through the with a traditional Cul Cul, or ‘Welcome to cultural experience that will connect you Western and Central Deserts of Australia. Tours are a journey into the heart of a bushwalk led by cultural custodian Top Didj Cultural Experience. Local artist, Country’, from the Traditional Owners of to the land, lore and ancient cultural Maruku aims to keep the Anangu culture this region’s beautiful wilderness. Join a and local Wadandi man Josh ‘Koomal’ Manuel, will tell his story, share his art the land, the Limilngan‑Wulna people. knowledge of the Traditional Custodians of alive through art and also make their Binninj guide to hear stories of Creation Whiteland, learn to identify native bush and teach participants to make their own, Gain insight into local Aboriginal culture the Nambucca Valley. Walk, talk, taste, sing culture accessible with tours, painting and Time, meet Aboriginal artists and learn foods and medicines, discover fire lighting and showcase traditional activities like fire through interactive experiences such as and connect to the incredible coastline carving workshops, traditional ceremonies traditional survival skills. These tours offer and tool making, and be treated to a live lighting and spear throwing. bush tucker talks and spear throwing. and thousands of years of history. and art exhibitions. cultural immersion in a spectacular setting. didgeridoo performance inside Ngilgi Cave. Available on PNTY4C (page 29) As featured on PNTK5 (page 30) Available on PVOSC (page 22) Available on PAR3 (page 24) As featured on PNTK5 (page 30) Available on PE6 (page 37)
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8 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 9 Meet your
Our award-winning leaders are a diverse bunch with one thing in common: a passion for their part of the world.Leaders Here are just some you might meet on your travels.
nadia IRAN RamHari NEPAL sasha Ankita THAILAND INDIA
Whether she’s taking travellers to the best pad She’s a friend and a translator, a problem-solver and that all- ka prow stall in Bangkok or the floating markets important link between being a traveller and a local. And while she of Amphawa, Sasha helps people really connect loves being able to travel all over India, Ankita’s favourite thing about with Thailand with her signature warmth and local leading for Intrepid is meeting new people and having different knowledge. What matters most to Sasha is being conversations every day. Her other fave thing? Introducing travellers kind and open, having fun, and providing her to her most-loved Indian food: vegetarian thalis, a platter made up of groups with an awesome experience of Thailand. curries, pickles, rice and bread (and watching them try to finish it!). andy INDONESIA
Hend EGYPT
Viktor PERU valentina MEXICO 10 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 11 Weworld’s’re the biggest Animal welfare Gender equality travel B Corp In 2014, we became the first global tour operator to ban In 2017, we committed to doubling our number of female elephant rides on our trips after we funded eye-opening leaders by 2020; since then, we’ve grown from 150 to over OUR SCORE research by World Animal Protection. 300 female leaders globally. In 2018, we made our commitment to doing good official when we became the world’s largest certified travel B Corp. Being a B Corp means we no longer merely strive to make a positive difference 82.7 in the world, we are legally bound to it. Companies attain B Corp OUR MISSION certification and a score based on how they look after their staff, maintain a clean supply chain and take corporate social Be the best responsibility seriously. That means when you choose Intrepid travel company Travel, you can rest assured you’re travelling to improve the planet. for the world Find out more at intrepidtravel.com/b-corp
Ending modern slavery Community-based tourism
Last year, we campaigned for laws that recognised Responsible, community-based tourism is good for travellers orphanage tourism as a form of modern slavery. In 2016 and locals alike. That’s why we work with organisations like travel Wind farm, Turkey we removed orphanage visits from all of our itineraries. ActionAid to develop projects that empower communities. with impact BE THE We don’t think travel should cost CHANGE the earth, and we see it as our responsibility to help protect the planet we love to explore. We’ve Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has been offering been carbon neutral since 2010, and travellers a tangible, transparent way to give back to we offset the carbon emissions from the communities we visit. It’s simple: you donate, we our global business offices and our double your contribution, and then we give 100% of that trips by supporting various projects money to a community-based project. Thanks to you, all over the world. we’ve donated over AU $7 million to more than 130 local organisations around the world, helping to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable individuals and communities
Friends-International through sustainable travel experiences. Find out more at theintrepidfoundation.org
12 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 13 We all need a little destination inspiration, which is why your next stop should be WANT TO The Journal, Intrepid Travel’s award- winning blog. Written by travellers, for travellers, The Journal is filled with travel advice, inspiration, stories, city guides and more. Want to know what an Uluru hiking We’reContribute? always eager to hear from from the ROAD adventure is really like, which swimming Stories travellers who are interested in sharing holes are worth your time in the Top End, or TRAVEL TALES FROM THE JOURNAL their travel tales, insider info and city what luggage is appropriate for your Aussie tips. Whether it’s an inspiring long-form adventure? You’ll find it on The Journal. essay, a beautiful photo journal, or a top intrepidtravel.com/adventures ten list, we want to hear from you!
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FEATURE STORY YOUR Ultimate
FEATURE STORY australia 6 of the BEST packing list If you’re planning a trip to the land down under, you’re going to need a lot more than just your SWIMMING HOLES swimming costume (FYI we call ‘em bathers or HOW I LEARNED TO EMBRACE swimmers or togs over here) and a pair of flip flops. FIND YOUR IN THE TOP END Trust us. MY OWN PACE WHILE HIKING The Outback. Australia is an incredibly huge and astoundingly diverse place. You’ve got the Red Centre in the Two words that evoke sprawling expanses and middle, steamy rainforests to the north, the IN AUSTRALIA sparse plains of dry and dusty red earth. world-class East Coast, remote West Australian People beachfronts and dreamy mountain ranges. I looked up and realised there was a huge gap between us and the But those who’ve seen the hidden oases in the facebook.com/intrepidtravel Top End of Australia, rich in vegetation and rest of the group. Ah! I couldn’t start off among the back already. But how do you pack for a land of extremes – both flush with flowing water, know that outback Knowing myself, my fastest pace would be at the beginning, so I in landscape and in weather patterns? Well, we’re landscape is anything but uniform. In the needed to build in a buffer. I wrapped up our conversation and here to help. From reusable water bottles to layers upper Northern Territory, it’s all about the instagram.com/intrepidtravel sprinted ahead a tad, but then something stopped me: I looked up (layers and more layers), here’s our definitive list of swimming holes (among many other things). and realised we were completely enveloped by golden hues the sun packing essentials for every Aussie adventure. was casting on the rock formations. For those who haven’t had the pleasure, here’s Search ‘packing australia’ at our pick of the Top End’s best spots in which youtube.com/IntrepidTV Suddenly, it didn’t matter how far behind I was, I had travelled all the intrepidtravel.com/adventures to to cool off. All of them except Jim Jim Falls are way from New York City to experience settings that didn’t look like check out this list the urban jungle back home. open year-round. intrepidtravel.com/adventures Search ’uluru hiking’ at intrepidtravel.com/adventures Search ’top end swim’ at to read more intrepidtravel.com/adventures to find the best spots
14 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 15 Raw desert, Trips you’ll STRIKING gorges TRAVEL Travelling with family, your sports team, school and sandy shores Tailor-Madegroup or your best buddies? We can arrange a special departure just for you, or tailor-make Perth to Darwin an Intrepid-style itinerary to any one of our When it comes to our trips, we don’t play favourites. But with so much destinations. Better still, we can customise the to see in this brochure, we thought we’d help out. These are a few of Overland | Page 33 itinerary by giving your trip an educational, Love physical or even historical focus. the tours that our travellers rave about, just to get you started. Satisfy your craving for the outdoors with a hike through the ancient gorges of CUSTOM ITINERARIES Create your own itinerary or choose from one Karijini, spend the night undergound in the opal mining town of Coober of our 2000+ pre-existing trips.
Pedy, experience the pristine wilderness of the world’s oldest rainforest PICK YOUR STYLE – the Daintree, kayak to hidden trails in Abel Tasman National Park and Travel just the way you like it. From comfort accommodation to backpacking, we can do it all. bask in the glory of the Red Centre during a magical sunrise over Uluru. PERSONALISATION We’re a one-stop-shop for your trip, airfare Hike, bike and paddle and travel insurance needs, and can answer all Discover Australia’s your travel questions. ancient wilderness, from across Aotearoa Contact our specialist team at intrepidtravel.com/ New Zealand Active tailor-made-experiences for more details. rainforest to reef Adventure | Page 44 Daintree Adventure | Page 21
soak up the spirit of Discover the vibrant palette sacred uluru of the Red Centre Adelaide to Alice Springs Overland | Page 25 Uluru Adventure | Page 24
16 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 17 Choose a TRIp OVERLAND TRAVEL
PVON Sydney to Brisbane Northbound 7 days, enter PVON on our website IN AUSTRALIA PAASO7 Adelaide to Alice Springs Overland 7 days, see page 25 When we say Australia is a big country, IN AUSTRALIA & Great Ocean Road Adventure ex Melbourne 3 days, enter PAMA we mean it! The whole of Europe and Where to go PAMA on our website PDB10 4WD Darwin to Broome Overland 10 days, enter PDB10 on the UK can fit comfortably within the our website borders of Australia, with space left Kangaroo Island Adventure 2 days, enter PSKI on our website NEW ZEALAND PSKI over. It’s not unusual to travel for 4–5
PAR3 Uluru Adventure 3 days, see page 24 hours each day, sometimes longer. Darwin Nitmiluk NP That’s the beauty of this country, Cape Tribulation PVOB Brisbane to Cairns Northbound 8 days, enter PVOB on El Questro PDB10 Katherine PVOD Daintree Rainforest our website though: it’s vast, bold and a place Kununurra Mossman Gorge Gibb River Road Port Douglas PBP10 Broome to Perth Overland 10 days, enter PBP10 on where you’ll find a greater variety of Kuranda our website Manning Gorge Lake Barron Gorge Great Barrier Reef Daintree Adventure 5 days, see page 21 landscapes – from desert to rainforest, Cairns PVOD Argyle NORTHERN Broome Windjana mountains to canyons – than TERRITORY Mission Beach Adelaide to Perth Overland 10 days, see page 36 Gorge Purnululu NP PAP10 Whitsundays anywhere else in the world. We make Yardie Creek Taste of Tasmania 6 days, see page 41 the windows in our overland vehicles Exmouth Pardoo Station Airlie Beach PNTW6 Cape Range NP WESTERN AUSTRALIA panoramic for a reason. PNTY4C Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure 4 days, see Karijini NP page 29 Coral Bay PAR3 Kings Canyon Alice Springs QUEENSLAND PTOAU New Zealand North Island Explorer Northbound 12 days, PBP10 enter PTOAU on our website Fraser Island Erldunda PTOSU New Zealand South Island Explorer 11 days, enter PTOSU Shark Bay PVOB Noosa on our website (Gathaagudu) Kata Tjuta Uluru Yulara Simpson Desert Kalbarri NP AUSTRALIA Brisbane Coober Pedy PAASO7 Byron Bay Or Choose a combo trip PVON The Pinnacles Nullarbor Plain SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH Dorrigo NP Penong Adelaide to Darwin Overland Eucla Flinders Ranges WALES Port Macquarie PAASO7 + PNTY4C = POAAD Perth 14 days, enter POAAD on our website Esperance/ Great Australian Wilpena Pound Nambucca Heads Cape Le Grand NP Newcastle Bight Quorn PAMA-O + PAASO7 = POMAS Melbourne to Alice Springs Overland Margaret PAP10 Coodlie Park Hunter Valley 10 days, enter POMAS on our website YOUR VEHICLE River Bay of Islands Sydney Stirling Eyre Peninsula Adelaide PAMA-B + PAP10 = PBANC Melbourne to Perth Overland Our purpose-built vehicles have been Range NP NORTH Kangaroo Island ISLAND Auckland Grampians NP 13 days, see page 38 designed for tough Australian conditions, Rotorua PSKI MacKenzie Falls so all of them come with seatbelts and are Waitomo Penneshaw Darwin to Perth Overland Taupo Halls VICTORIA PDB10 + PBP10 = PDP22 NEW Flinders Chase NP PAMA designed to be self-sufficient. Everything Mt Ruapehu Gap 22 days, enter PDP22 on our website ZEALAND Melbourne you need for your journey is included, right PTOAU Warrnambool Nelson PAMA-B + PSKI-B = PASMC-B Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo down to the swags you’ll sleep in at night. Wellington Loch Ard Gorge Apollo Bay Punakaiki Twelve Apostles Island Adventure 5 days, see page 39 Anything can happen while travelling across Kaikoura Great Ocean Road Franz Josef Launceston Australia’s rugged terrain, but this vehicle is Christchurch Cradle Mountain PAR3 + PNTY4C = POONC Northern Territory Encompassed Northbound Glacier Mt Cook 8 days, see page 28 prepared for it. Tarkine Bay of Fires PTOSU Milford TASMANIA Bicheno Sound Queenstown Strahan Freycinet NP PAMA-O Melbourne to Darwin Overland + PAASO7 = POMAD SOUTH Lake St Clair Swansea Richmond PNTY4C 17 days, see page 31 ISLAND Mt Wellington Hobart PNTW6 PVON East Coast Encompassed + PVOB = PVSCD PVOD 18 days, enter PVSCD on our website With so much to see and do in Australia and New Zealand, why not combine Combo PTOSU + PTOAU = PTOACU New Zealand Adventure Northbound adventures and get the most out of this incredible part of the world. 22 days, see page 43 Trips Our combo trips offer something for everyone.
18 Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia Intrepid Australia, New Zealand & Melanesia 19 AUSTRALIA
From the ochre rocks and rusted deserts of the Outback to cosmopolitan cities that regularly top ‘world’s most liveable’ lists, this is a destination where the possibilities are so vast, even the people who live there can make the mistake of leaving it till last. So if you haven’t experienced it yet, now is the time. A world of bright blue skies, sun-drenched beaches, remote gorges, hidden swimming holes and ancient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures awaits. AUSTRALIA
Cassowary, Daintree Rainforest
5 DAYS
Daintree Adventure Cape Tribulation Daintree Rainforest Mossman Gorge DESTINATION Australia Port Douglas MAX GROUP SIZE 16 PHYSICAL Kuranda TRIP CODE PVOD TRIP STYLE Comfort Barron Gorge Cairns WHY you’ll love it QUEENSLAND
Explore the world’s oldest rainforest with passionate local guides
Spot crocodiles during a wildlife cruise on Cooper Creek KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type
Take a guided walk along the pristine, rainforest-rimmed beach of ITINERARY Cape Tribulation Learn how to spear fish and gather medicine with Kuku Yalanji START Cairns, Queensland guides who are committed to maintaining their way of life Port Douglas (resort) – Barron Gorge, Kuranda, Mossman 4 Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation After exploring, go back and relax in your 4-star accommodation FINISH Cairns, Queensland
1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest INCLUSIONS MEALS 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners TRANSPORT YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Private bus Want something longer? Travel the whole east coast from ACCOMMODATION Sydney cityscapes to tropical Cairns. Resort (4 nts) WEATHER East Coast Encompassed – 18 days (PVSCD) Visit intrepidtravel.com/australia for more options.
Darwin Monsoon 25-35ºC Broome Very hot & dry 35ºC+ Cairns Hot & dry 25-35ºC Alice Springs Hot & wet 25-35ºC GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Perth DEPARTURE DATES Pleasantly warm 20-30ºC Adelaide Hobart Warm & wet 20-25ºC Selected Fridays from April 2020 Melbourne Cool 15-20ºC Enter PVOD on intrepidtravel.com for exact dates. Sydney Cold & dry 0-15ºC jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec Brisbane Cold & wet 0-15ºC
Discover more trips, detailed itineraries and the latest prices at intrepidtravel.com/australia | 21 a e ri lation AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA aintree ainforest oss an or e ort oug as ran a reat arrier eef arron or e Great Barrier Reef Cape Tribulation, Queensland airns ission ea h reat arrier eef its n a s airns its n a s ir ie ea h 14 DAYS ission ea h 12 DAYS ir ie ea h Fraser s an QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND Fraser s an oosa Sydney to Cairns oosa Brisbane to the ris ane ris ane yron ay orrigo Northbound ort a uarie Daintree Discovery NEW SOUTH orster KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type WALES e ast e DESTINATION Australia nter Sy ney DESTINATIONS Australia alle ITINERARY MAX GROUP SIZE 16 PHYSICAL TRIP CODE PVBCC TRIP STYLE Comfort TRIP CODE PVOSC TRIP STYLE Comfort MAX GROUP SIZE 16 PHYSICAL START Brisbane, Queensland 2 Fraser Island (resort) – Noosa KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type WHY you’ll love it WHY you’ll love it 2 Airlie Beach (hotel) – Whitsundays ITINERARY 1 Mission Beach (resort) Soak up the best of Australia’s east coast beaches, wilderness, Explore the tropical north of Australia’s east coast; reef to rainforest START Sydney, New South Wales wildlife, food and drink on this two-week adventure 2 Cairns (hotel) – Great Barrier Reef Take a 4WD adventure across sand dunes on Fraser Island Go on a leisurely day cruise past the picture-perfect Whitsundays 1 Sydney, New South Wales (hotel) Port Douglas (resort) – Barron Gorge, Kuranda, Mossman Witness the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef on a bucket-list- 4 Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation Indulge in a delicious tasting tour in the Hunter Valley wine region 1 Newcastle, New South Wales (hotel) – Hunter Valley ticking snorkelling experience FINISH Cairns, Queensland Visit the Great Barrier Reef on an included day cruise 1 Port Macquarie, New South Wales (motel) – Forster Throw a spear and learn about edible native plants with the Kuku Yalanji people 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Travel with an expert guide, knowledgeable on all things Australia, 1 Dorrigo NP, New South Wales (hotel) Take a guided walk along the pristine, rainforest-rimmed beach of in the comfort of a private bus * This is a combo trip, see page 18 for more information 2 Byron Bay, New South Wales (hotel) Cape Tribulation INCLUSIONS 2 Fraser Island, Queensland (hotel) – Brisbane, Noosa 2 Airlie Beach, Queensland (hotel) – Whitsundays INCLUSIONS MEALS 1 Mission Beach, Queensland (resort) YOU MAY ALSO LIKE 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners MEALS 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners 2 Cairns, Queensland (hotel) – Great Barrier Reef Wilderness, wildlife, walking and wine – enjoy them all on TRANSPORT TRANSPORT this stunning east coast adventure from city to sea. Plane, private bus FINISH Cairns, Queensland Private bus, plane ACCOMMODATION 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Sydney to Brisbane Northbound – 7 days (PVON) Hotel (11 nts), resort (1 nt), motel (1 nt) ACCOMMODATION * This is a combo trip, see page 18 for more information Resort (7 nts), hotel (4 nts) Visit intrepidtravel.com/australia for more options.
DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Selected Saturdays Selected Fridays from April 2020 Enter PVOSC on intrepidtravel.com for exact dates. Enter PVBCC on intrepidtravel.com for exact dates. jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec
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Uluru, Northern Territory Yulara, Northern Territory
3 DAYS 7 DAYS
NORTHERN Uluru Adventure Adelaide to Alice Kings anyon TERRITORY NORTHERN TERRITORY i e Springs ata ta rl n a DESTINATION Australia i e Springs Springs Overland Yu ara i son esert MAX GROUP SIZE 24 PHYSICAL Kings anyon l r TRIP CODE PAR3-O TRIP STYLE Original oo er e y DESTINATION Australia SOUTH PAR3Y-O (ex Yulara) ata ta t l a AUSTRALIA MAX GROUP SIZE 24 PHYSICAL F in ers Ranges Yu ara TRIP CODE PAASO7 TRIP STYLE Original il ena Po n WHY you’ll love it l r uorn e ai e Join a First Nations guide on a walk around the base of Uluru WHY you’ll love it
Wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta Discover the best of south and central Australia on an epic road trip Dine under the stars and camp within privately-owned sites on the KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type Spend the night in a subterranean bunker in Coober Pedy KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type red earth of the Outback See the incredible Kings Canyon and ancient red domes of Kata Tjuta Hike through rocky chasms and lush oases in Kings Canyon ITINERARY ITINERARY Learn about the First Peoples’ spiritual beliefs on a guided walk Discover the spiritual importance of the Outback landscape to local START Alice Springs, Northern Territory around Uluru START Adelaide, South Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 1 Yulara (permanent tented camp) – Uluru, Kata Tjuta Hike through the orange rock spires of Warren Gorge 1 Flinders Ranges, South Australia (hotel) – Wilpena Pound INCLUSIONS 1 Kings Canyon (permanent tented camp) 1 Quorn, South Australia (hotel) FINISH Alice Springs, Northern Territory INCLUSIONS 1 Coober Pedy, South Australia (underground multishare) MEALS 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Yulara, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) – 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners MEALS 2 Erldunda, Uluru, Kata Tjuta 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners TRANSPORT 1 Kings Canyon, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) All-terrain vehicle TRANSPORT All-terrain vehicle FINISH Alice Springs, Northern Territory ACCOMMODATION Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (2 nts) ACCOMMODATION 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest
Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (3 nts), hotel (1 nt), hotel with shared facilities (1 nt), underground multishare (1 nt)
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Kings Canyon, Northern Territory Uluru, Northern Territory
Ka a u 5 DAYS 11 DAYS ar in rn e an it h ie i i alls it il P NORTHERN TERRITORY Katherine Outback Camping ast ac onnell Total Territory an es est a onne Ranges NORTHERN TERRITORY Adventure Top End & Outback i e Springs i e Springs Kings anyon est a onne Ranges ast ac onnell an es DESTINATION Australia DESTINATION Australia Kings anyon ata ta MAX GROUP SIZE 24 PHYSICAL MAX GROUP SIZE 24 PHYSICAL Yu ara ata ta l r TRIP CODE PAR5 TRIP STYLE Basix Yu ara TRIP CODE POBTTC TRIP STYLE Basix l r PAR5Y (ex Yulara)
WHY you’ll love it KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type
WHY you’ll love it Discover the national parks of Australia’s Top End in authentic ITINERARY Witness a spectacular Uluru sunset – a once-in-a-lifetime experience Outback style KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type START Darwin, Northern Territory Local First Nations guides will provide ample insight into their Get adventurous on a hike to the spectacular Jim Jim Falls Kakadu NP (permanent tented camp) – Arnhem Land, culture, history and relationship to the land ITINERARY 2 See the sun rise over Uluru – a once-in-a-lifetime experience Jim Jim Falls Admire the breathtaking formations of Kata Tjuta START Alice Springs, Northern Territory Walk the fascinating landscape and rugged rims of Kings Canyon 1 Katherine (permanent tented camp) Spend the evenings camping in stunning Outback settings 1 Yulara (permanent tented camp) – Uluru, Kata Tjuta Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a private vehicle and the 1 Litchfield NP (permanent tented camp) – Nitmiluk NP knowledge of a passionate guide Explore the scenic valleys and peaks of the West MacDonnell Ranges 2 Kings Canyon (permanent tented camp) 1 Darwin (hostel) West MacDonnell Ranges (bush camp) – East MacDonnell 1 INCLUSIONS Ranges INCLUSIONS 1 Alice Springs (hostel) FINISH Alice Springs, Northern Territory 1 Yulara (permanent tented camp) – Uluru, Kata Tjuta MEALS MEALS 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest 8 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners 2 Kings Canyon (permanent tented camp) 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners West MacDonnell Ranges (bush camp) – East MacDonnell TRANSPORT 1 TRANSPORT Ranges All-terrain vehicle All-terrain vehicle FINISH Alice Springs, Northern Territory ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (7 nts), mixed gender 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (3 nts), bush camp multishare hostel (2 nts), bush camp with no facilities (1 nt) with no facilities (1 nt) * This is a combo trip, see page 18 for more information
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NORTHERN TERRITORY Kings Canyon, Northern Territory Florence Falls, Litchfield National Park
Kings anyon i e Springs 8 DAYS ata ta Yu ara 4 DAYS l r Northern Territory Kakadu, Katherine ar in KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type ary River Ka a u lorence alls Encompassed ITINERARY & Litchfield le oc ole itc fiel P START Alice Springs, Northern Territory an i alls
Northbound 1 Yulara (permanent tented camp) – Uluru, Kata Tjuta Adventure NORTHERN TERRITORY 1 Kings Canyon (permanent tented camp) DESTINATION Australia DESTINATION Australia it il P 1 Alice Springs (hotel) at erine or e MAX GROUP SIZE 24 PHYSICAL MAX GROUP SIZE 21 PHYSICAL Katherine 1 TRIP CODE POONC TRIP STYLE Original Darwin (hotel) – Litchfield NP TRIP CODE PNTY4C TRIP STYLE Original POONCY (ex Yulara) 1 Mary River (permanent tented camp) 1 Kakadu NP (permanent tented camp) WHY you’ll love it KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type WHY you’ll love it Katherine (permanent tented camp) – Katherine Gorge, 1 Witness some of the Top End’s best landscapes Nitmiluk NP ITINERARY Get your fill of the majestic parks, swimming holes and waterfalls of FINISH Darwin, Northern Territory Hike through the rich greenery of Litchfield National Park, then cool the Top End off in Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and Buley Rockhole START Darwin, Northern Territory Camp in permanent sites with proper beds, fans and electricity 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Mary River (permanent tented camp) – Florence Falls, Buley Get up close to saltwater crocodiles on an included river cruise 1 Rockhole, Wangi Falls, Litchfield NP Witness a wealth of wildlife in the Mary River wetlands * This is a combo trip, see page 18 for more information Learn about the oldest living culture in the world during the Top Didj 1 Kakadu NP (permanent tented camp) Fly from Alice Springs to Darwin and avoid the 24 hours on a bus! cultural experience Katherine (permanent tented camp) – Katherine Gorge, 1 Nitmiluk NP INCLUSIONS YOU MAY ALSO LIKE INCLUSIONS FINISH Darwin, Northern Territory MEALS 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest MEALS Head in the other direction, from Darwin to Alice Springs. 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners 6 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners Northern Territory Encompassed Southbound – TRANSPORT TRANSPORT 8 days (PKOSC) All-terrain vehicle Plane, all-terrain vehicle ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION Visit intrepidtravel.com/australia for more options. Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (3 nts) Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (5 nts), hotel (2 nts)
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Land Adventure lorence alls Ka a u Darwin Overland KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type le oc ole it h ie i i alls ITINERARY DESTINATION Australia an i alls DESTINATION Australia MAX GROUP SIZE 15 PHYSICAL MAX GROUP SIZE 24 PHYSICAL START Melbourne, Victoria NORTHERN PNTK5 Basix it il P POMAD Original TRIP CODE TRIP STYLE at erine or e TERRITORY TRIP CODE TRIP STYLE 1 Warrnambool, Victoria (motel) – Great Ocean Road Katherine 1 Halls Gap, Victoria (motel) – Grampians NP
WHY you’ll love it WHY you’ll love it 1 Adelaide, South Australia (hostel)
Get a unique insight into the ancient cultures of the Aboriginal and Visit the Top End’s best-known national park, Kakadu, and savour 1 Flinders Ranges, South Australia (hotel) – Wilpena Pound Torres Strait Islander peoples on this adventure incredible views over the Nardab Floodplains KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type 1 Quorn, South Australia (hotel) Witness rocky red cliffs, monsoon forests and plunging waterfalls Cruise down the Katherine River in pristine Nitmiluk National Park 1 Coober Pedy, South Australia (underground multishare) Learn about the cultural importance of the spectacular landscapes ITINERARY See some beautifully remote spots in the Flinders Ranges Yulara, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) – through the eyes of a local Bininj guide 2 START Darwin, Northern Territory Check out a unique town in Australia that’s built underground Erldunda, Uluru, Kata Tjuta Experience the magic of sleeping under the great southern sky Kakadu NP (permanent tented camp) – Arnhem Land, 2 Wake up early and experience the magical sunrise over Uluru 1 Kings Canyon, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) Enjoy visits to three national parks: Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield Jim Jim Falls 2 Alice Springs, Northern Territory (hotel) 1 Katherine (permanent tented camp) Litchfield NP (permanent tented camp) – Katherine Gorge, INCLUSIONS 2 Darwin, Northern Territory (hotel) INCLUSIONS 1 Nitmiluk NP, Wangi Falls, Buley Rockhole, Florence Falls Mary River, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) – MEALS 1 Darwin, Northern Territory Litchfield NP MEALS FINISH 11 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 10 dinners 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners 1 Kakadu NP, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest TRANSPORT Katherine, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) – TRANSPORT Plane, all-terrain vehicle 1 All-terrain vehicle Nitmiluk NP ACCOMMODATION FINISH Darwin, Northern Territory ACCOMMODATION Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (6 nts), hotel (5 nts), Permanent tented camp with shared facilities (4 nts) 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest motel (2 nts), hostel with shared facilities (1 nt), hotel with shared
facilities (1 nt), underground multishare (1 nt) * This is a combo trip, see page 18 for more information
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AUSTRALIA roo e E uestro AUSTRALIA ar oo Station Katherine Tunne ree a s ree anning orge o t Fit roy rossing in ana orge it il P ape Range roo e a e rgy e ar ie ree ar oo Station urnu u u Kari ini i i er Karijini National Park, Western Australia ora ay Shark Bay, Western Australia o t ape Range oa WESTERN ar ie ree AUSTRALIA ora ay Kari ini NORTHERN Ka arri 10 DAYS Shar ay 22 DAYS Shar ay TERRITORY athaagu u e Pinnacles athaagu u erth Ka arri WESTERN Perth to Broome Perth to Darwin AUSTRALIA erth Overland Overland KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type
DESTINATION Australia ITINERARY DESTINATION Australia ITINERARY MAX GROUP SIZE 20 PHYSICAL MAX GROUP SIZE 20 PHYSICAL START Perth, Western Australia START Perth, Western Australia TRIP CODE PB10 TRIP STYLE Basix TRIP CODE PD22 TRIP STYLE Basix 1 Kalbarri NP (hostel) – The Pinnacles 1 Kalbarri NP, Western Australia (hostel) – Kalbarri NP WHY you’ll love it 1 Shark Bay (hostel) WHY you’ll love it 1 Shark Bay, Western Australia (hostel) 1 Coral Bay (hostel) 1 Coral Bay, Western Australia (hostel) Peer into the ecologically diverse underwater world of Ningaloo Reef Get off the beaten track as you discover the raw desert landscapes Cape Range NP (permanent tented camp) – Yardie Creek, Cape Range NP, Western Australia (permanent tented camp) 2 and stunning coastline of Western Australia and the Kimberley 2 Hike through the ancient gorges of Karijini National Park Exmouth – Yardie Creek, Exmouth See the cattle stations, red earth and mining towns of the Outback See the cattle stations and mining towns of classic Outback Australia 3 Karijini NP (camping) 3 Karijini NP, Western Australia (camping) Soak up the sun along the stunning beaches of the west coast Admire a stunning sunset over Eighty Mile Beach in Broome 1 Pardoo Station (camping) 1 Pardoo Station, Western Australia (camping) Hike through the ancient gorges of Karijini National Park Enjoy the magic of camping under an expanse of stars FINISH Broome, Western Australia 3 Broome, Western Australia (hostel) Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a private vehicle and the 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest knowledge of a passionate guide 1 Windjana Gorge, Western Australia (camping)
INCLUSIONS 2 Manning Gorge, Western Australia (camping) – Gibb River Road
MEALS INCLUSIONS 2 El Questro, Western Australia (camping) 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners YOU MAY ALSO LIKE MEALS 2 Purnululu NP, Western Australia (camping) TRANSPORT 18 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 18 dinners 1 Lake Argyle, Western Australia (camping) – Kununurra All-terrain vehicle Experience the Outback in all its rugged beauty on a 4WD adventure from the Top End to Western Australia. TRANSPORT Katherine, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) – ACCOMMODATION All-terrain vehicle 1 4WD Darwin to Broome Overland – 10 days Nitmiluk NP Camping with shared facilities (4 nts), mixed gender multishare hostel ACCOMMODATION FINISH Darwin, Northern Territory (3 nts), permanent tented camp with shared facilities (2 nts) (PDB10) Camping with shared facilities (10 nts), mixed gender multishare hostel 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Visit for more options. intrepidtravel.com/australia (6 nts), permanent tented camp with shared facilities (3 nts), camping with basic facilities (2 nts) * This combo trip is available in reverse – see page 18 or enter PDP22 on our website
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Lake Argyle, Western Australia Broome, Western Australia
KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type
15 DAYS ITINERARY 12 DAYS
START Broome, Western Australia roo e 1 Broome, Western Australia (hostel) Kimberley Trail West Coast Tunne i t ree ile a s ree eac ar oo Station Fit roy rossing 1 Windjana Gorge, Western Australia (camping) – Tunnel Creek o t Broome to Darwin 1 Bell Gorge, Western Australia (camping) Encompassed Kari ini ora ay 1 Mt Elizabeth Station, Western Australia (hotel) – Galvans Gorge WESTERN DESTINATION Australia AUSTRALIA 2 Mitchell Plateau NP, Western Australia (camping) Northbound Ka arri MAX GROUP SIZE 20 PHYSICAL Shar ay 1 Drysdale Station, Western Australia (hotel) TRIP CODE PKTBD-O TRIP STYLE Original athaagu u e Pinnacles DESTINATION Australia 2 El Questro, Western Australia (permanent tented camp) MAX GROUP SIZE 16 PHYSICAL erth 2 Purnululu NP, Western Australia (camping) WHY you’ll love it TRIP CODE PKOPB TRIP STYLE Comfort 1 Lake Argyle, Western Australia (cabin) Learn about the culture of the First Peoples in Tunnel Creek 1 Katherine, Northern Territory (permanent tented camp) Discover Bell Gorge – a hidden highlight of the West Kimberley WHY you’ll love it KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type 1 Darwin, Northern Territory (hotel) – Edith Falls, Nitmiluk NP Take on the rugged terrain of the Mitchell Plateau in a 4WD Peer into the ecologically diverse underwater world of Ningaloo Reef ITINERARY FINISH Darwin, Northern Territory Admire the untamed natural beauty of El Questro Wilderness Park See the cattle stations and mining towns of classic Outback Australia START Perth, Western Australia 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Enjoy a full day to explore the gorges of Purnululu National Park Experience the Kimberley in Comfort-style accomodation 2 Kalbarri NP (resort) – The Pinnacles * This trip is available in reverse – enter PKTDB on our website Hike through the ancient gorges of Karijini National Park 2 Shark Bay (resort) INCLUSIONS Explore Western Australia’s diverse landcapes in rugged style 2 Coral Bay (lodge) – Exmouth
MEALS 3 Karijini NP (deluxe safari tent) 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 10 dinners YOU MAY ALSO LIKE INCLUSIONS 1 Pardoo Station (cattle station) TRANSPORT Spend less money on your adventure and more time under MEALS 1 Broome (resort) – Eighty Mile Beach All-terrain vehicle the stars on this Basix-style alternative. 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners FINISH Broome, Western Australia ACCOMMODATION Kimberley Trail Broome to Darwin – 15 days TRANSPORT Camping with basic facilities (6 nts), hotel (3 nts), (PKTBD-B) All-terrain vehicle 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest permanent tented camp with shared facilities (3 nts), cabin (1 nt), ACCOMMODATION twinshare hostel (1 nt) Visit intrepidtravel.com/australia for more options. Resort (5 nts), deluxe safari tent (3 nts), lodge (2 nts), cattle station (1 nt)
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SOUTH F in ers Ranges Eyre Peninsula AUSTRALIA Overland Port sta arren or e oo ie re ar DESTINATION Australia Penins la MAX GROUP SIZE 21 PHYSICAL TRIP CODE PNBE TRIP STYLE Basix i ira Station e ai e ort in o n
AUSTRALIA WESTERN WHY you’ll love it AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA SOUTH Camp at an Outback station and sleep in an Aussie swag llar or PlainAUSTRALIA Experience breathtaking activities, like swimming with sea lions KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type Esperance, Western Australia ape e ran F in ers Ranges erth enong ITINERARY Eu a e ai e INCLUSIONS START Adelaide, South Australia 10 DAYS s erance oo ie ar MEALS argaret River re Penins la FINISH Adelaide, South Australia Stir ing Range 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners Adelaide to Perth TRANSPORT Minibus DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ACCOMMODATION Overland KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type Camping with basic facilities (4 nts), bush camp with no facilities (1 nt) jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec DESTINATION Australia ITINERARY MAX GROUP SIZE 21 PHYSICAL START Adelaide, South Australia TRIP CODE PAP10 TRIP STYLE Basix 1 Flinders Ranges, South Australia (bush camp) 6 DAYS WHY you’ll love it 1 Coodlie Park, South Australia (farmstay) – Eyre Peninsula 1 Penong, South Australia (camping) Esperance & WESTERN Camp in the remote and tranquil Cape Le Grand National Park 1 Eucla, Western Australia (bush camp) – Nullarbor Plain AUSTRALIA erth Visit boutique wineries on a tasting tour of the Margaret River region 2 Cape Le Grand NP, Western Australia (camping) – Esperance a e oc Southwest Esperan e/ Journey across the Australian Bight and the sunbaked Nullarbor Plain 2 Stirling Range NP, Western Australia (camping) ape e ran Keep an eye out for wallabies in the mighty Flinders Ranges 1 Margaret River, Western Australia (camping) Adventure Swim with sea lions and dolphins off the Eyre Peninsula FINISH Perth, Western Australia Fit gera argaret Stir ing River 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest DESTINATION Australia River Range INCLUSIONS MAX GROUP SIZE 20 PHYSICAL MEALS TRIP CODE PE6 TRIP STYLE Basix 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
TRANSPORT YOU MAY ALSO LIKE WHY you’ll love it KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type Minibus Starting off in Perth? Check out this adventure that travels Find sand, scenery and spectacular wine on Western Australia’s coast ACCOMMODATION from Western to South Australia. ITINERARY Camping with basic facilities (6 nts), bush camp with no facilities (2 nts), Perth to Adelaide Overland – 9 days (PA9) START Perth, Western Australia farmstay (1 nt) INCLUSIONS FINISH Perth, Western Australia Visit intrepidtravel.com/australia for more options. MEALS 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES TRANSPORT DEPARTURE DATES Minibus
Selected Wednesdays ACCOMMODATION jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec Enter PAP10 on intrepidtravel.com for exact dates. jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec Camping with basic facilities (4 nts), bush camp with no facilities (1 nt)
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The Grampians, Victoria WESTERN Kangaroo Island, South Australia SOUTH ivonne ay VICTORIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA llar or Plain ac en ie alls ra ians P Eu a enong F in ers Ranges an aroo slan 13 DAYS erth ape e 5 DAYS a s ap ran VICTORIA e ourne oo ie ar ra ians P arrna oo s erance ollo a Melbourne to re a s ap Great Ocean Road oc r or e Stir ing Range Penins la el e ostles e ai e e ourne reat cean oa argaret River reat cean oa Perth Overland arrna oo & Kangaroo Island
DESTINATION Australia Adventure KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type MAX GROUP SIZE 24 PHYSICAL ITINERARY TRIP CODE PBANC TRIP STYLE Basix KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type DESTINATION Australia START Melbourne, Victoria MAX GROUP SIZE 5 PHYSICAL ITINERARY Warrnambool, Victoria (hostel) – Apollo Bay, Great Ocean 1 WHY you’ll love it TRIP CODE PASMC-B TRIP STYLE Basix Road, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge START Melbourne, Victoria Hike up to the Pinnacle for impressive views across the Grampians 1 Halls Gap, Victoria (hostel) – Grampians NP 1 Warrnambool, Victoria (hostel) – Great Ocean Road Witness the stunning blue seas, powder-white sands and secluded WHY you’ll love it 1 Adelaide, South Australia (hostel) – MacKenzie Falls bays of Cape Le Grand National Park 1 Halls Gap, Victoria (hostel) – Grampians NP Give sandboarding a go on the white sand dunes of Kangaroo Island 1 Vivonne Bay, South Australia (hostel) – Kangaroo Island Take the chance to swim with sea lions and dolphins in Baird Bay 1 Adelaide, South Australia (hostel) Walk through Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in search of koalas FINISH Adelaide, South Australia Keep an eye out for koalas high in the gum trees along the world- 1 Flinders Ranges, South Australia (bush camp) renowned Great Ocean Road Hike through the glorious Grampians National Park 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest 1 Coodlie Park, South Australia (farmstay) – Eyre Peninsula
Witness the world-renowed Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge INCLUSIONS 1 Penong, South Australia (camping) 1 Eucla, Western Australia (bush camp) – Nullarbor Plain MEALS INCLUSIONS 2 Cape Le Grand NP, Western Australia (camping) – Esperance YOU MAY ALSO LIKE 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners MEALS 2 Stirling Range NP, Western Australia (camping) Only have a few days to spare? Don’t miss out with one of TRANSPORT 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner these shorter adventures. Minibus, private vehicle 1 Margaret River, Western Australia (camping) TRANSPORT ACCOMMODATION FINISH Perth, Western Australia Private vehicle, ferry, transfer coach Kangaroo Island Adventure – 2 days (PSKI) Camping with basic facilities (6 nts), bush camp with no facilities (2 nts), 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest ACCOMMODATION multishare hostel (3 nts), farmstay (1 nt) Melbourne to Adelaide – 3 days (PAMA) Mixe gender multishare hostel (4 nt) * This is a combo trip, see page 18 for more information Visit intrepidtravel.com/australia for more options.
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Freycinet National Park, Tasmania Cradle Mountain, Tasmania ra le o ntain aun eston ar ine
a of ires TASMANIA 7 DAYS 6 DAYS i heno Strahan a e t lair re cinet P ansea Discover Tasmania aun eston Taste of Tasmania effiel ic on ra le o ntain a of ires t ellin ton o art St e ens DESTINATION Australia e onthy e o ge DESTINATION Australia MAX GROUP SIZE 12 PHYSICAL Thousan a es o ge MAX GROUP SIZE 24 PHYSICAL TRIP CODE PUCTD TRIP STYLE Comfort ine lass a TRIP CODE PNTW6-O TRIP STYLE Original TASMANIA KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type WHY you’ll love it ssell alls WHY you’ll love it t ellin ton o art ITINERARY Marvel at the famously weird and wonderful Museum of Old and Trek along multiple walking trails through the spectacular Cradle New Art (MONA) in Hobart Mountain National Park START Hobart, Tasmania Strahan (motel) – Mt Wellington, Lake St Clair, Tarkine, Stay in unique accommodation such as the Thousand Lakes Lodge, Visit a wildlife sanctuary to see and learn about the Tasmanian Devil 2 once an Antarctic training base Cradle Mountain NP Indulge in excellent food and wine as you travel through pristine 1 Launceston (motel) Visit the Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, active in breeding animals KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type wilderness and across epic Tasmanian landscapes that are declining in the wild – most notably the Tasmanian devil Gain an insight into the flora and fauna from your expert guide 2 Bicheno (motel) – Freycinet NP, Bay of Fires, Swansea, Richmond Stop off in Sheffield, Australia’s ‘Town of Murals’ ITINERARY Admire key attractions such as Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires FINISH Hobart, Tasmania Experience the mix of imposing granite mountains and inviting START Hobart, Tasmania beachscapes that makes up Freycinet National Park 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest 1 Hobart (hotel) – Mt Wellington INCLUSIONS 1 Thousand Lakes Lodge (lodge) – Russell Falls INCLUSIONS MEALS 1 Lemonthyme Lodge (lodge) MEALS 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners YOU MAY ALSO LIKE 1 Launceston (hotel) – Cradle Mountain, Sheffield 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners TRANSPORT On a budget or looking to keep things simple? This trip is 1 St Helens (hotel) – Bay of Fires Minibus TRANSPORT also available in our Basix style Minibus 1 Hobart (hotel) – Wineglass Bay ACCOMMODATION Taste of Tasmania – 6 days (PNTW6-B) ACCOMMODATION FINISH Hobart, Tasmania Motel (5 nts) Hotel (4 nts), lodge (2 nts) Experience the pristine wilderness of Tasmania from the 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest comfort and simplicity of hostel accommodation
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DESTINATION New Zealand 2 Nelson (lodge) – Abel Tasman NP
MAX GROUP SIZE 15 PHYSICAL 1 Wellington (lodge) – Marlborough Sounds TRIP CODE PTOACU TRIP STYLE Original 2 Mt Ruapehu (lodge) WHY you’ll love it 2 Rotorua (lodge) – Taupo 2 Bay of Islands (lodge) Discover the dynamic beauty of the North and South Islands FINISH Auckland, New Zealand Cruise along the shimmering waters of picturesque Milford Sound 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Choose from plenty of adventure activities in thrilling Queenstown * This trip is available in reverse – enter PTOZCU on our website Kayak in the Bay of Islands during a full day of optional activities
Take a guided hike across the extraordinary Franz Josef Glacier INCLUSIONS YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Short on time or just interested in one island? Try one way! MEALS New Zealand North Island Explorer Southbound – 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners 12 days (PTONU) TRANSPORT New Zealand South Island Explorer – 11 days Private vehicle, ferry (PTOSU) WEATHER ACCOMMODATION Lodge (16 nts), hotel (5 nts) Visit intrepidtravel.com/new-zealand for more options.
Monsoon Christchurch 25-35ºC GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Queenstown Hot & dry 25-35ºC DEPARTURE DATES Auckland Pleasantly warm 20-30ºC Wellington Cool 15-20ºC Selected Sundays & Wednesdays Franz Josef Cold & dry 0-15ºC Enter PTOACU on intrepidtravel.com for exact dates. Rabaul jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec Port Moresby Cold & wet 0-15ºC Munda
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Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand Wanaka, New Zealand
9 DAYS 10 DAYS
New Zealand Active New Zealand South SOUTH ISLAND NORTH u an ISLAND ana a Adventure a alls Island Discovery Taupo ueensto n hanganui t a e Te nau DESTINATION New Zealand DESTINATION New Zealand une in el as an P Picton a e ana o ri ta o Penins la MAX GROUP SIZE 15 PHYSICAL e ington MAX GROUP SIZE 15 PHYSICAL e son TRIP CODE PTONA TRIP STYLE Original ur hison TRIP CODE PHCNS TRIP STYLE Comfort The at ins a e il ie SOUTH WHY you’ll love it hrist hur h ISLAND WHY you’ll love it Ste art s an
Experience the wild beauty of New Zealand on this active trip Trek through the breathtaking Catlins, full of falls, caves and forests
Choose your own adrenaline rush from plenty of optional activities KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type Sample renowned local wines in the Gibbston Valley KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type
Kayak and hike through the stunning Abel Tasman National Park Cruise along Lake Manapouri to Doubtful Sound past inlets and peaks ITINERARY ITINERARY Enjoy a thrilling jet boat adventure along the Whanganui River Be greeted with a traditional hongi ‘hello’ at Lake Wanaka START Auckland, New Zealand START Queenstown, New Zealand Sample New Zealand’s world-class wines on an included winery visit Enjoy plenty of opportunity to get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown 1 Auckland (hotel) 1 Queenstown (hotel) INCLUSIONS 1 Taupo (lodge) – Huka Falls, Mt Ruapehu INCLUSIONS 1 Wanaka (farmstay) 2 Whanganui NP (lodge) 1 Dunedin (hotel) – Otago Peninsula
MEALS 1 Wellington (hotel) – Picton MEALS 1 The Catlins (motel) – Lake Wilkie 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners 2 Nelson (lodge) – Abel Tasman NP 1 Stewart Island (hotel) TRANSPORT TRANSPORT Private vehicle 1 Murchison (hotel) Private vehicle, ferry 2 Te Anau (hotel) – Lake Manapouri
ACCOMMODATION FINISH Christchurch, New Zealand ACCOMMODATION 2 Queenstown (hotel) Lodge (5 nts), hotel (3 nts) 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Hotel (7 nts), farmstay (1 nt), motel (1 nt) FINISH Queenstown, New Zealand
* This trip is available in reverse – enter PTOSA on our website 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest
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9 DAYS Papua New Guinea
Firedance Festival u e o Yor s an s Ra au atupit s an DESTINATIONS Papua New Guinea PAPUA NEW GUINEA MAX GROUP SIZE 12 PHYSICAL Ko opo PAPUA NEW TRIP CODE TESFD TRIP STYLE Original GUINEA
unga i age Travel into the Papua New Guinean highlands to experience the Baining firedance at a local village. Watch the incredible
performances and immerse yourself in local life, before KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type exploring the Duke of York Islands and East New Britain ITINERARY to discover unrelenting natural beauty and a fascinating START Rabaul, Papua New Guinea military history. With homestays, hotels and an encounter 1 Rabaul (hotel) with the region’s resident dolphins, this limited edition trip 1 Vunga Village (homestay) – Firedance Festival has something for anyone who’s after a Pacific adventure 1 1 Rabaul (hotel) – Firedance Festival with a difference. You will experience a more intimate festival and get an insight into the culture of the firedance. 1 Duke of York Islands (homestay) 2 Rabaul (hotel) WHY you’ll love it 1 Matupit Island (hotel) 1 Kokopo (hotel) Watch incredible performances as mask-wearing Baining FINISH Rabaul, Papua New Guinea participants chant and dance around and over ceremonial fires Spend time in local villages, sharing meals and stories 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest
Experience a traditional sing-sing in the Duke of York islands Visit the War Museum in Rabaul and head underground for a tour of the Japanese tunnels in Kokopo YOU MAY ALSO LIKE INCLUSIONS Fiji Expedition – 9 days (TESF) Move beyond the resorts and take an adventure into the MEALS heart of Fiji for a deeper island experience. 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
2 TRANSPORT Visit intrepidtravel.com/fiji for more options. Private vehicle, boat
ACCOMMODATION Hotel (6 nts), homestay (2 nts) 3
1. Watch traditional dance and perfomances in the Papua New Guinea highlands. 2. Take time to relax on the shores of the Rabaul coast, where turquoise waters lap the golden sands. 3. Witness the mesmerising Baining firedance ceremony performed at a local village. 4. Admire the elaborate masks created and worn by the Baining people. DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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The Kokoda Track PAPUA NEW GUINEA PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SOLOMON ISLANDS Ko o a eni i DESTINATION Papua New Guinea o a MAX GROUP SIZE 12 PHYSICAL Te p eton s rossing iggers a p TRIP CODE TESA TRIP STYLE Original E ogi aoro a u e ree WHY you’ll love it ort ores y
Trek the famous Kokoda Track with a local cooperative
Follow in the footsteps of the Allied soldiers who fought in these parts
Meet friendly locals and stay in remote villages along the way
Hike up mountain spines and through valleys of lush rainforest KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type INCLUSIONS ITINERARY Welcome to Intrepid START Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
MEALS FINISH Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners TRANSPORT Plane, private vehicle, on foot DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Our small-group style of travel means you’ll stay under the radar, and travel, eat
ACCOMMODATION and sleep the local way. You’ll have the unsurpassed knowledge of a local leader, Village hut or camping (7 nts), hotel (2 nts) jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec taking you out of the guidebooks and into a world you’re waiting to discover.
8 DAYS Whether you’re looking for thrills on one of our hundreds of tours or looking for a tailor-made journey just for you, we can make it happen. Just get in touch with Solomon Islands our friendly travel team. SOLOMON Expedition un a ISLANDS enne slan ll slan DESTINATION Solomon Islands Tetepare MAX GROUP SIZE 12 PHYSICAL Titiru TRIP CODE TESI TRIP STYLE Original WHY you’ll love it
Snorkel and swim through incredibly clear waters and pristine reefs #BeIntrepid
Find out how the World Wars played out in the Pacific as you visit KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type relic-strewn jungles and important battle sites Discover head-hunting traditions of the Solomon Islands on Skull Island ITINERARY START Munda, Solomon Islands INCLUSIONS FINISH Munda, Solomon Islands
MEALS 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES TRANSPORT Private vehicle, boat
ACCOMMODATION jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec Lodge (4 nts), homestay (2 nts), hotel (1 nt) We offset the main sources of We’re committed to being the best carbon emissions on all of our trips travel company for the world. – like transport, accommodation intrepidtravel.com 48 | Discover more trips, detailed itineraries and the latest prices at intrepidtravel.com/oceania and waste – on your behalf.