5 Of the Best and Most Reputable Tour Operators in Australia

Australia is spoiled for choice when it comes to having great travel destinations. Some destinations are easy to access and can be explored on your own or with your family, but some places are too remote to access without help from an experienced tour guide. Additionally, when sightseeing on a tour you are ensured to see all of the best spots, and comprehensive tours are built for your comfort, often including accommodation and meals. There are tonnes of different tours to choose from, so the following list only describes a few of the really great tour operators available in Australia.

Bunyip Tours

Bunyip Tours are proud to have been the winner twice over of the “Best Tour/Transport Operator” Victorian Tourism award. Having been in business for the last 12 years, this tour operator offers great guided tours to popular Victorian destinations such as the Great Ocean Road, The Grampians, Phillip Island, Wilson's Promontory and Mornington Peninsula. In addition, they also offer daily Melbourne tours to give you a chance to explore the city even if you don't have much time.

Port Campbell Touring Company

The Port Campbell Touring Company runs private and personalised tours based out of Port Campbell and Melbourne. This company assists you in the planning stages of the tour and pride themselves on catering to your needs and giving you the tour of your dreams. You can build a tour that involves the 12 Apostles as well as the Great Ocean Walk and they provide a lot of education on the history of the area. Start your day by staying in great Melbourne or Port Campbell accommodation, and then the sky is the limit as to what you do next!

Aussie Adventure

If safari style outback touring sounds good to you, then make sure to check out the services offered by Aussie Adventure based in the Northern Territory. In the Top End, tours visit all the unique attractions such as Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Arnhemland. Overnight stays in the remote and exclusive wilderness is one of the main perks of the tour. They can also take you off the beaten track in Australia's Red Centre to visit Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs.

Ocean Spirit Cruises

There is no better way to get an up close and personal look at the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland than by taking a tour provided by Ocean Spirits Cruises. They provide great services that take you to the best parts of the reef and give you an opportunity to swim, scuba dive or snorkel through this breathtaking marine sanctuary. The only way to see this is by a boat tour, and Ocean Spirits Cruises is one of the best the area has to offer.

Western Xposure

Travelling around on the west coast of Australia is difficult if you don't have a car. Even if you do have a car, the best way to properly see the sights is on tours offered by companies such as Western Xposure. This tour operator is at the forefront of adventure tourism, as they take you on eco-based camping trips to all the biggest icons of the west coast and into the Northern Territory. As the winner of the Golden Backpack Award for the “Best Tour/Activity in Western Australia” you will definitely want to check them out when planning your next adventure.