From Uluru and the Red Centre to the Great Barrier Reef and sunny Sydney Harbor, Australia is extraordinary. It can be hard to put into words just what it’s like to go touring Down Under but our past Trafalgar guests have nailed it with these wonderful travel stories. Find out why these guests loved visiting Australia and get inspiration for when you go touring Down Under.
“Swimming in the Great Barrier Reef. What a blast!” – Robert H.
“My daughter’s treated me to a retirement gift of a Trafalgar trip to Australia and New Zealand. Since my wife couldn’t make the trip, it allowed the three of us to bond even closer and enjoy this fascinating trip whether we were on the top of the Franz Josef glacier via helicopter or swimming in the Great Barrier Reef. What a blast! Next time: Bungee jumping in New Zealand with my wife. Thanks Trafalgar for the best of the best of vacations and allowing me to share it with my daughters.” – Robert H.
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“I stared with awe at the panoramic beauty of Sydney” – Violet S.
“This was a heart-stopping, breath-taking, eye-popping climb and view of Sydney. The guide for the Bridge Climb was encouraging and relaxed us all with his brisk sense of humour. Not a fan of heights, I quietly self-talked myself up each stair until the top, where I finally caught my breath and stared with awe at the panoramic beauty of Sydney, Australia.” – Violet S.
TAKE THE TRIP: Australian Highlights
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“We gathered for sunset viewing over Uluru” – William C.
“A thunder cloud passed over Uluru as we gathered for sunset viewing…it was surreal.” – William C.
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“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel in The Great Barrier Reef” – Hope R.
“Even though I am terrified of sharks, I did not want to pass up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel in The Great Barrier Reef. I am proud I did this experience!” – Hope R.
TAKE THE TRIP: Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand
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“There was a nighttime barbecue dinner at Uluru” – Jill J.
“In 2018, I went on the Australia and New Zealand tour. Got to do that and left with a whole lot more. There are actually no photos of my absolute favorite travel memory ever. There was a nighttime barbecue dinner at Uluru. Afterwards, local specialists pointed out all of the planets and constellations. It was so beautiful to see everyone so rapt in listening, learning, and taking in the amazing sky. No talking and more importantly no photos after they realized that photos couldn’t capture the night accurately. I’m thankful for the new lifelong friends that I made on that adventure. I feel very fortunate to have been able to see them again since that trip. Looking forward to my next Trafalgar tour which will be my 9th!” – Jill J.
TAKE THE TRIP: Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
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“The trip endeared the people of Australia in our hearts” – Lucy and Farley Y.
“We were celebrating our 25th Anniversary with the Australian Highlights tour. Trafalgar made our trip extra special as we met wonderful people from the US, UK, and Ireland. Our Tour Director Tony kept everyone safe, gave wonderful educational and entertaining presentations, and was always available to answer our questions. The trip exceeded our expectations and endeared the people of Australia in our hearts.” – Lucy and Farley Y.
TAKE THE TRIP: Australian Highlights
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“We had a wonderful time snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef” – Teresita L.
“My son and my husband had wonderful time snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef. It was my son and my daughter-in-law’s first time traveling with Trafalgar and they had an amazing time. Now they are always looking forward totraveling with Trafalgar.” – Teresita L.
TAKE THE TRIP: Australia and New Zealand Panorama
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Do you have a story from touring Down Under? Share your Australia travel stories in the comments below!