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The Best Group Tours in Australia & Beyond

Cooee Tours specialises in premium group guided tours across Australia, New Zealand and selected world destinations. With over 5,000 happy travellers and a 4.9-star aggregate rating, we deliver expertly curated itineraries that combine iconic landmarks, hidden gems, local culture, food and wine experiences, wildlife encounters, and seamless logistics — all backed by real Australian expertise.

Whether you're seeking the best food in Western Australia, a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling adventure, a luxury Uluru sunset experience, or a fully customised private journey through New Zealand's South Island fjords, our tours are designed for travellers who value comfort, connection, and authentic experiences that go far beyond the standard tourist trail.

Based in Brisbane, Queensland, our team of local travel specialists has spent years building relationships with the best accommodation providers, restaurants, winery operators, cultural guides and transport partners across every Australian state and territory. That local knowledge is what sets a Cooee Tours holiday apart from generic international tour operators.

Why Our Guided Tours Rank Among Australia's Best

Australia is a vast country with an extraordinary range of landscapes, climates, cultures and experiences. Navigating it well requires genuine local expertise — and that's exactly what Cooee Tours delivers. Unlike large coach operators that pack 40+ passengers onto rigid schedules, our small group touring model is built around quality, flexibility and personal attention.

Here's what makes the difference when you travel with Cooee Tours:

• Small group sizes (typically 8–20 guests) ensuring personalised attention from expert local guides
• Premium accommodation hand-selected for location, comfort, character and guest reviews
• Flexible pacing that lets you linger at the places that matter — not rush through a checklist
• Exclusive access to boutique wineries, regional producers, Indigenous cultural sites and private experiences
• Seamless door-to-door transport and logistics planning so you never have to worry about a thing
• Meals featuring regional Australian cuisine, often at award-winning restaurants and local favourites
• Carbon-conscious travel practices including partnerships with eco-certified operators

Our itineraries are built with local expertise. We live and operate in Australia, which means your experience is shaped by real on-the-ground knowledge — not outsourced operations run from overseas offices. When you call Cooee Tours, you speak directly to the people who design and run your tour.

Who Travels with Cooee Tours?

Our guests come from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families, groups of friends, corporate teams and special interest groups. Many of our guests are Australian retirees exploring their own backyard, while others are international visitors from the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia looking for a premium guided holiday in Australia or New Zealand.

We also cater to travellers with specific interests — whether that's food and wine enthusiasts seeking the best cellar doors in the Barossa Valley, birdwatchers hoping to spot cassowaries in the Daintree, golfers wanting to play Australia's top courses, or history buffs exploring colonial heritage along the Great Ocean Road. Whatever your passion, we can build a journey around it.

Australia Tour Packages — Detailed Overview

Our 2026 departures feature carefully curated journeys across every major Australian region. Each itinerary is designed to balance bucket-list highlights with authentic local experiences, premium accommodation, expert guided commentary, and plenty of time to savour the moment. Below is a detailed overview of our most popular Australia tour categories for 2026.

Great Barrier Reef Tours

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometres along the Queensland coast. Our reef tours depart from Cairns and Port Douglas and include guided snorkelling on pristine outer reef platforms, glass-bottom boat cruises, and visits to tropical islands and sandy cays. Guests can also explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest — the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth — with expert naturalist guides who bring the region's extraordinary biodiversity to life.

For travellers who prefer to stay dry, our reef packages include semi-submersible tours, underwater observatory experiences and scenic helicopter flights over the reef's turquoise waters. All tours include premium eco-lodge or resort accommodation in Port Douglas or Palm Cove.

Uluru & Red Centre Experiences

There are few places on Earth as spiritually powerful as Uluru. Our Red Centre tours take you to the heart of Australia for sunrise and sunset viewing at Uluru, walking tours around the base with Indigenous Anangu guides, and a visit to the breathtaking domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Guests also enjoy stargazing dinners under the vast outback sky — an experience that consistently ranks as one of the most memorable highlights of any Australia holiday.

Extended Red Centre itineraries include Kings Canyon rim walks, the historic outback town of Alice Springs, and scenic helicopter flights over the MacDonnell Ranges. Accommodation ranges from luxury desert lodges to premium glamping under the stars.

Great Ocean Road & Victoria

The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives, winding 243 kilometres along Victoria's dramatic southern coastline. Our tours feature the iconic Twelve Apostles limestone stacks, Loch Ard Gorge, the Otway Rainforest and koala spotting at Kennett River. We extend the journey into Melbourne itself — exploring laneways, rooftop bars, the Queen Victoria Market, and the thriving food scene that has made Melbourne one of the world's great culinary cities.

For wine lovers, we include the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, where boutique cellar doors produce some of Australia's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Western Australia Food & Wine Tours

Western Australia is rapidly emerging as one of Australia's premier food and wine destinations. Our WA tours feature the Margaret River wine region — home to more than 200 cellar doors producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blends. We pair winery visits with gourmet lunches at hatted restaurants, artisan cheese and chocolate producers, and truffle hunts in the Manjimup region.

Beyond Margaret River, guests explore Fremantle's vibrant seafood markets, cycle Rottnest Island to meet the famous quokkas, and discover the pristine beaches of the Dunsborough coastline. These tours are perfect for travellers searching for the best food in Western Australia combined with luxury coastal scenery and boutique accommodation.

Tasmania Wilderness & Wildlife Tours

Tasmania offers some of the most pristine wilderness in the Southern Hemisphere. Our Tasmanian tours include Cradle Mountain hikes, Wineglass Bay coastal walks, the historic Port Arthur convict settlement, and the renowned MONA museum in Hobart. Foodies will love the Tamar Valley wine trail, Bruny Island oyster farms, and Hobart's acclaimed Salamanca Market. Tasmania is ideal for travellers who appreciate nature, history and artisan produce in a compact, easy-to-navigate destination.

Queensland Tropical North & Gold Coast

Beyond the reef, Queensland offers tropical rainforests, idyllic islands, and the vibrant Gold Coast. Our tours explore the Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Magnetic Island, and the hinterland behind the Sunshine Coast. For families and active travellers, the Gold Coast offers theme parks, surfing lessons and national park bushwalks through ancient Gondwana rainforest.

Luxury & Custom Travel Experiences

For travellers seeking exclusivity and complete flexibility, our private and tailor-made tours deliver bespoke itineraries built entirely around your pace, interests, budget and travel style. Whether it's a milestone anniversary, a family reunion, a corporate incentive trip or simply a desire for total privacy, our custom travel team will design an experience that is uniquely yours.

Our luxury and custom tour inclusions can feature:

• Private guides and luxury vehicles with flexible daily scheduling
• Premium lodge, boutique hotel and five-star resort stays
• Helicopter transfers, scenic flights and private charter boats
• Gourmet dining reservations at hatted and award-winning restaurants
• Winery masterclass tastings, private vineyard dinners and cooking classes
• VIP access to cultural events, sporting fixtures and exclusive experiences
• Dedicated concierge support from enquiry through to return home

Custom tours are available across all Australian states and territories, New Zealand, and our world travel destinations. Contact our Brisbane team to start planning your bespoke journey.

New Zealand Tours

New Zealand is one of the most spectacularly beautiful countries on Earth, and it sits right on Australia's doorstep — making it the perfect addition to any Australian holiday or a stunning standalone destination. Our New Zealand guided tours showcase the very best of both islands, from the dramatic fjords and glaciers of the south to the geothermal wonders and Maori culture of the north.

Our New Zealand journeys include:

• South Island fjords, glaciers and alpine scenery including Milford Sound, Franz Josef and Queenstown
• North Island geothermal wonders at Rotorua, Hobbiton film set tours, and the stunning Bay of Islands coastline
• New Zealand food and wine trails including Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay reds and Central Otago Pinot Noir
• Adventure experiences in Queenstown and Wanaka — bungy jumping, jet boating, skydiving and heli-hiking
• Maori cultural immersion including traditional hangi feasts, ceremonial performances and guided heritage walks

Whether you're crossing the Tasman for a week-long escape or combining New Zealand with an Australian touring holiday, our packages are fully flexible and can be customised to suit your interests and budget.

World Tours

Beyond Australasia, Cooee Tours operates immersive small-group journeys to some of the world's most captivating destinations. Our world travel packages bring the same philosophy that has made our Australian tours so successful — small groups, expert local guides, premium accommodation and carefully paced itineraries that prioritise depth over distance.

• European cultural capitals and Mediterranean coastlines — Rome, Paris, Barcelona, the Amalfi Coast, Greek Islands and Scandinavian fjords
• Asian heritage, culinary and temple tours — Japan's cherry blossom season, Vietnam's Mekong Delta, Bali's rice terraces and India's Golden Triangle
• African safari and wildlife experiences — Kenya's Masai Mara, Tanzania's Serengeti, South Africa's Kruger National Park and Botswana's Okavango Delta
• South American adventures including Machu Picchu, Patagonian glaciers, the Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands
• Middle Eastern history, architecture and luxury — Dubai, Jordan's Petra, Egypt's pyramids and the souks of Marrakech

All world tours include international flights from Australia, comprehensive travel insurance guidance, visa assistance where required, and the support of our Brisbane-based travel team before, during and after your trip.

What Makes Cooee Tours Different?

We prioritise experience over volume. Every tour balances iconic highlights with local stories, regional cuisine, and cultural depth. We don't try to see everything in one trip — instead, we focus on helping you experience each destination properly, with enough time to connect with the places and people that make travel meaningful.

Our reputation is built on consistency, expert planning, and delivering unforgettable journeys for travellers from Australia and around the world. We are proudly Australian-owned and Brisbane-based, and every member of our team has personally travelled the routes we sell. That firsthand experience means we can offer genuine recommendations, insider tips and honest advice — not scripted sales pitches.

We also believe in responsible travel. We partner with eco-certified operators, support local communities and Indigenous tourism enterprises, minimise single-use plastics on our tours, and actively choose suppliers who share our commitment to preserving the extraordinary destinations we visit for future generations.

What Are the Best Tours in Australia?

The best tours in Australia combine iconic destinations, premium accommodation, expert local guides, small group sizes, and seamless logistics. For travellers researching which tour company to book with, key factors to consider include group size, guide expertise, accommodation quality, included meals and experiences, flexibility, and genuine traveller reviews.

According to traveller demand, independent review platforms and 5-star guest feedback, the top-rated Australia tours include:

1. Great Barrier Reef & Tropical North Queensland Tours
2. Uluru & Red Centre Luxury Experiences
3. Great Ocean Road & Melbourne Scenic Journeys
4. Western Australia Food & Wine Tours
5. Tasmania Wilderness & Wildlife Tours
6. Kimberley & Top End Outback Expeditions
7. Sydney, Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley Packages
8. South Australia Barossa Valley & Kangaroo Island Tours

Cooee Tours consistently ranks among Australia's highest-rated small group tour providers, with a 4.8 out of 5 aggregate traveller rating and repeat booking rates that speak to the quality and consistency of every journey we deliver.

How to Choose the Right Australia Tour

With so many options available, selecting the right tour can feel overwhelming. We recommend starting with the experience you want — relaxation, adventure, food and wine, wildlife, cultural immersion, or a mix of everything. From there, consider the time of year (Australia's seasons vary dramatically by region), your budget, your fitness level, and whether you prefer a set-departure group tour or a custom private itinerary.

Our Brisbane-based travel team is available by phone, email or video call to help you choose the perfect tour. There's no obligation and no pressure — just genuine advice from people who know Australia inside out.

Australia Travel Trends 2026 & 2027

Demand for small group tours in Australia continues to grow strongly into 2026 and 2027. Post-pandemic, travellers are increasingly prioritising immersive experiences over packed itineraries, sustainable and eco-conscious travel options, luxury boutique accommodation over large chain hotels, and curated food and wine journeys that showcase regional producers and local flavours.

Several key trends are shaping the Australian travel landscape. First, there is growing demand for off-peak and shoulder-season travel, with savvy travellers choosing autumn and spring departures to enjoy lower prices, fewer crowds and ideal weather conditions. Second, multi-generational family travel is booming, with grandparents, parents and children exploring Australia together on tours designed to offer something for every age group.

Third, interest in Indigenous cultural tourism has surged, with travellers seeking deeper connections to Australia's 65,000-year-old First Nations heritage through guided cultural walks, art workshops, bush tucker experiences and storytelling sessions. Cooee Tours is proud to partner with Indigenous-owned tourism operators across Australia to deliver these experiences respectfully and authentically.

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Cooee Tours is positioned as a premium provider for 2026 and 2027 departures, offering early release itineraries, flexible booking options, interest-free payment plans and a best price guarantee on all published tours.

Explore Our Most Popular Tours

Discover our most in-demand guided travel experiences across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

• Great Barrier Reef Small Group Tours
• Uluru & Red Centre Luxury Tours
• Great Ocean Road Scenic Tours
• Western Australia Food & Wine Tours
• New Zealand South Island Guided Tours
• New Zealand North Island Explorer Tours
• Europe Small Group Tours
• Asia Guided Journeys
• Private & Custom Travel Experiences
• Early Bird & Seasonal Travel Deals