Whilst boasting mesmerising white sand beaches and lush rainforests, up-close encounters with everything from great white sharks to palm-sized sugar gliders, Australia is more than an ideal location for nature and culture afficionados. With such a diverse landscape, there hides a myriad of experiences designed to get your heart pumping and mind inspired. Discover all the ways you can enjoy our country’s bushland, deserts and vast waters that will make for the best stories back home.

Blue Derby Pods

More than seventy miles (125 kilometres) of world-renowned mountain biking trails snake through the temperate rainforests of northeast Tasmania. Here, riding enthusiasts can race past thundering waterfalls, through shallow creeks and beneath imposing forests, dipping and diving along tracks made famous the world over. Alongside Blue Derby Pods, you will spend the day riding through trails suited to your skill and want of a challenge, before coming to rest in eco pods residing deep in the bush. Lay back and enjoy views of the lush canopy and milky way overhead before you adventure begins anew the next morning. Specialising in two, three or four-day tours designed to challenge and inspire, this experience is the perfect addition for those looking to stay active and explore a truly spectacular part of Australia.

Blue Mountains with James Castrission

Guided by two-time Guiness World Record holder and Australian explorer James Castrission, jump into a high-octane outdoor adventure tailored to your own daring in the incredible Blue Mountains of New South Wales. From the thrilling descent of abseiling to tracing the rugged trails on a bush hike and abseiling down dramatic cliff faces and majestic waterfalls, each moment is a beat in your exhilarating dialogue with nature. As night descends, retreat to the warm embrace of a luxury camp amidst the serene wilderness. Here, beneath a canopy of twinkling stars, the day’s adventures morph into tales around the campfire. This isn’t just an expedition; it is your personal narrative of courage, discovery, and untamed joy, penned in the heart of Australia’s wilderness.

Andrew Ucles Outback Experience

A raw Australian outback experience in the heart of the Top End with Finniss River Station acting as the backdrop – a wilderness oasis embedded within nature’s diverse labyrinth of rocky escarpments, giant termite mounds and coastal flood plains bordered by the secluded beach front of the Timor Sea. Alongside a famed environmentalist and survivalist, embark on an unforgettable adventure in an uncut version of outback Australia, camping in swags (tents) before moving across the Top End to Arnhem Land and experiencing an exclusive safari camp only accessible to just a small handful of guests via permit each year. Made to challenge guests both physically and mentally, this experience isn’t for the faint-hearted. Learn survival skills developed from your guide’s numerous solo expeditions into the outback including methods for making fire, how to locate water, identify tracks, find bush tucker (native Australian food), and hunt/fish for nightly meals. Hike across the landscape, take to the water to partake in environmental protection initiatives such as catching and tagging bull sharks and test your limits amongst the rocky escarpments and rugged landscape. This experience is possibly one of the most challenging, but most rewarding in our portfolio.

Cape York Heli Safari

Fly to private islands, dine on isolated sand cays and fish off untouched coasts in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef on private helicopter flights. Located on the northernmost tip of Australia, Cape York is a rugged and remote wilderness area overflowing with rich Indigenous Culture, diverse wildlife and mesmerising natural landscapes. Combining multi-day itineraries with offgrid accommodation in some of the far reaches of the region, most only accessible with special permits given by First Nation custodians, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the territory to catch barramundi, mangrove jack, giant trevally, blue salmon, barracuda and other challenging species. Fly over trilling rainforests and sand-swept savannas, explore ancient caves awash with Indigenous rock art and try your hand at fly fishing in sparkling bays dotted throughout the region. Well-suited for avid anglers and those looking for an insider’s pass to unreachable areas to Australia’s most northern point, this journey is designed for those who seek an intimate encounter with nature’s raw beauty, while indulging in the luxury of personalised, exclusive access to some of the world’s most extraordinary fishing and cultural destinations.

Nautical Expeditions

Whether sailing through the azure paradise of the Great Barrier Reef, discovering unnamed islands or traversing the grandeur of Australia’s last outback frontier, the thrill of nautical exploration tempts visitors with a craving for adventure. Dive into technicolour reefs to spot tropical fish, turtles and dugongs on the world’s most famous marine park with Aroona. Sail through secluded sandy isles, explore coral rockpools teeming with colourful fish and enjoy a variety of activities such as fishing, diving, and kitesurfing in this pristine ocean paradise.

For something a little more rugged, journey to the far reaches of Western Australia – the last great frontier of the Australian outback. Sail in six-star comfort aboard a purpose build catamaran with Eclipse Expeditions through the famed Horizontal Falls, between narrow cliffs painted with 30,000-year-old rock art, and to unnamed isles in the Montebello Islands. Experience sailing as its meant to be – with wind in the sails and the rush of twin hulls slicing through undisturbed waters to undiscovered places.

Tasmania’s rugged coastal wilderness draws visitors from all over the world for more than just its famed MONA gallery and devilish furry namesakes. With A-class hikes stretching into temperate forests, along rugged mountain faces and across secluded beaches, visitors can trek infamous trails by day and sail through its pristine waters at night with On Board. Offering journeys to parts of Tasmania’s west rarely seen by visitors and locals alike, you can fall asleep to the sound of waves lapping gently against the hull and wake up to the thundering of a nearby waterfall hissing across the deck. On Board’s personal insights on the land – shared and showcased through shore expeditions on foot to notable locations – combined with the exclusive access they have to lesser-known locations on the water due to their purpose-built vessel, is unlike any other you’ll find in Tasmania.

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