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We design and book Australia vacation packages from the USA every day! We bundle your international flights, hotels, tours, and airport transfers in one personalized travel package customized just for you.
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Fully customizable itineraries
Flexible payment plans
Your own Travel Advisor
included
Hotels
included
Tours & Transfers
About Australia is proud to be a Key Distribution Partner for Tourism Australia and an ARC Accredited Agency, part of the most select group of dedicated professionals in the U.S. travel industry recognized as having met stringent financial, personnel, and security requirements. About Australia’s ARC# 45581863.
“About Australia, and Belinda specifically, was wonderful to deal with from first contact. Our two week trip to Australia included Sydney, Ayers Rock, Cairns and Melbourne. The hotels in each location were clean, comfortable and in the perfect location for us to explore all of the hot spots of each destination. All of our booked tours were great! We were always picked up on time and the guides were all very nice, funny and knowledgeable about their area.”
“Stephanie put together an amazing 6 week tour of Australia for me, hitting all of my “must see” places and many more that I would never have discovered on my own. One small glitch, thanks for a train worker strike, was quickly resolved on the fly. I had a good mix of arranged experiences and plenty of time to do my own exploring. On balance all accommodations were good and some amazing. All were extremely convenient for seeing everything I wished to see.”
“Roslyn did a marvelous job choosing hotels and extra excursion providers while keeping us within budget! The tips from About Australia were super helpful as well. This was our second trip planned by the professionals at About Australia and we would definitely use them again. We’ll also request Roslyn to be our travel agent in the future. Thank you so much!”
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From 3,395 per person | 10 Days
Gold Coast • Sydney • Australia's Capital • Airfare Included
Includes:
- Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
- Australian Domestic flights
- 4-star accommodations
- Airport transfers
- Self-guided trip
- Free days built in to make it your own
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From $4,380 per person | 13 Days
Gold Coast • Sydney • Australia's Capital • Fiji • Airfare Included
Includes:
- Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
- Australian Domestic flights
- 4-star accommodations with transfers in Australia
- 5-star resort with transfers in Fiji
- Self-guided trip
- Free days built in to make it your own
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$350 Off Per Peson | 10+ Days
Award-Winning Flights • Your Trip, Your Way
Work with your personal Travel Advisor to create the Australia trip of your dreams. Include our exclusive discounted airfare on Fiji Airways to Gold Coast to receive an additional $350 off per person. Receive an additional $100 off per person when you include Canberra as well. The rest of the trip is up to you and your dreams!
Includes:
- Discounted Round-trip flights from Los Angeles
- Free Travel Consultation with an Australia Specialist
- Your preferred style of accommodations
- Your best matched tours & experiences
- An additional $350 to $450 off per person
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Australia Vacation Packages
View our popular sample Australia vacations, bundled together with hotels, tours, and your round trip flight included for stress-free travel. These trips are great for first time visitors to Australia and travelers who want to see the best of Australia’s iconic attractions and nature in one vacation. Or get in touch with us to work one-on-one with your own Travel Advisor to create a fully custom vacation!
10 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS | From $3,000 – $5,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-30935
Reef, Rainforest, Wildlife & Sydney
DESTINATIONS: Brisbane (2 Nights), Cairns (3), Sydney (3)
STYLE: Independent Travel | Family
EXPERIENCE: Cities, Art & History | Beaches, Island & Reef | Wildlife
12 DAYS, 10 NIGHTS | From $3,000 – $5,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-30965
Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney
DESTINATIONS: Melbourne (3 Nights), Port Douglas (4), Sydney (3)
STYLE: Independent Travel
EXPERIENCE: Beaches, Island & Reef | Cities, Art & History | Food & Wine | Indigenous Culture
11 DAYS, 9 NIGHTS | From $3,000 – $5,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-31258
Melbourne, Reef, Cairns & Sydney
DESTINATIONS: Melbourne (3 Nights), Cairns (3), Sydney (3)
STYLE: Independent Travel
EXPERIENCE: Cities, Art & History | Nature | Wildlife | Food & Wine | Beaches, Island & Reef
14 DAYS, 12 NIGHTS | From $5,000 – $9,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-31225
Australia and New Zealand Highlights
DESTINATIONS: Auckland (2 Nights), Queenstown (3), Melbourne (2), Sydney (2), Cairns (3)
STYLE: Independent Travel
EXPERIENCE: Cities, Art & History | Beaches, Island & Reef | Adventure
16 DAYS, 14 NIGHTS | From $5,000 – $9,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-31086
Adelaide & East Coast Trip
DESTINATIONS: Sydney (3 Nights), Melbourne (3), Adelaide (2), Cairns (4), Brisbane (2)
STYLE: Independent Travel | Solo Travel | Family
EXPERIENCE: Cities, Art & History | Beaches, Island & Reef | Wildlife | Nature
13 DAYS, 11 NIGHTS | From $5,000 – $9,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-31137
Great Barrier Reef, Outback, Sydney & Melbourne Tour
DESTINATIONS: Sydney (3 Nights), Port Douglas (3), Uluru (2), Melbourne (3)
STYLE: Independent Travel
EXPERIENCE: Outback | Cities, Art & History | Beaches, Island & Reef
16 DAYS, 14 NIGHTS | From $5,000 – $9,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-31078
Australia’s Wilds, West & Wine Tour
DESTINATIONS: Darwin (4 Nights), Perth (4), Adelaide (2), Brisbane (4)
STYLE: Independent Travel | Honeymoon & Romance
EXPERIENCE: Nature | Wildlife | Adventure | Indigenous Culture | Food & Wine | Outback
18 DAYS, 16 NIGHTS | From $5,000 – $9,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-31136
Highlights & East Coast Itinerary
DESTINATIONS: Sydney (3 Nights), Melbourne (2), Alice Springs (1), Uluru (Ayers Rock) (2), Cairns (4), Gold Coast (2), Brisbane (2)
STYLE: Independent Travel | Honeymoon & Romance
EXPERIENCE: Cities, Art & History | Food & Wine | Indigenous Culture | Nature, Outback | Wildlife
16 DAYS, 14 NIGHTS | From $5,000 – $9,000 per person
FLIGHTS + HOTELS INCLUDED
BOOKING CODE: AA-31030
Sydney, Outback, Reef & Fiji Package
DESTINATIONS: Sydney (3 Nights), Uluru (2), Cairns (3), Brisbane (2), Yatule Beach Resort, Fiji (4)
STYLE: Independent Travel | Family
EXPERIENCE: Beaches, Island & Reef | Wildlife | Cities, Art & History | Outback | Indigenous Culture | Food & Wine
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“The experience with About Australia was fantastic, from the start of vacation planning to the conclusion. Our designated agent, Tayler, gave upfront recommendations and provided in-depth detail regarding a multi-country itinerary (Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji). We relied heavily upon her expertise, putting our full trust in her. We were pleased with everything and would highly recommend About Australia for your travel needs. “
“We just finished four wonderful weeks in Australia and New Zealand and it could not have gone more smoothly. Roslyn did a superb job with every detail of our trip. She listened to what we were wanting on the trip and planned with those things in mind. We saw all the things we asked for, and also some things we didn’t know that we needed to see. The transfers went smoothly and we loved all of her arrangements. The hotels were nice and exactly the kind of hotels we asked for. Planning a trip like this can be overwhelming, but she took the worry out of it and we were able to enjoy a beautiful vacation!”
“It was an unforgettable experience. We flew from LA to Fiji, to Melbourne, to Hobart, to Sydney, to Cairns, to Noosa, and then to Brisbane for the flight home with a 2 night stay in Fiji before we headed back to LA. All the arrangements were great: the airport transfers to the hotels, the hotels themselves, and especially the excursions! I told the agent, Stephanie, all the things that we wanted to do and we did them all!”
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We design the itinerary. Custom from start to finish – no generic packages, no compromises.
3. Enjoy Your “No Worries Journey”
Receive a step-by-step itinerary with detailed instructions for each day. Relax with the knowledge that every flight, hotel, transfer, and experience is ready for you.
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Why Book with About Australia
Whether you want a fast-paced highlights tour or a 90-day self-drive adventure through the outback, your advisor designs the trip around your pace, your interests, and your budget – not a fixed package.
Specialist-Only Access to the Best Operators
We work with a curated network of Australian ground operators, lodges, and tour guides that aren’t always bookable on Expedia or Google. These are the experiences that make a trip unforgettable — and they’re only accessible through specialists like us.
ARC Accredited, Tourism Australia Endorsed
About Australia holds ARC Accreditation (#45581863) and is a Key Distribution Partner for Tourism Australia – credentials awarded to only the most qualified agencies in the U.S. You’re booking with people who are formally recognized experts, not generalists.
Support While You’re There, Not Just Before
If something changes while you’re on the ground in Australia – a flight delay, a tour cancellation, a missed connection – you call us, not a chatbot. We handle it. That’s the difference between booking a trip and having a travel partner.
Thinking of booking through Expedia, Google, or directly with airlines? What it doesn’t get you is someone who has personally traveled Australia, knows which Cairns reef operator is worth the premium, understands the difference between a 3-hour and a 6-hour Uluru experience, or can tell you which October week to avoid because of school holiday crowds.
Our specialists average over a decade of experience planning Australia travel for American travelers. That knowledge is included in every package we build, at no extra charge.
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Meet Your Travel Specialists
Ana Musgray
Senior Travel Advisor – Australia Specialist, New Zealand Advanced Specialist
With 25 years in the travel industry, Ana specializes in luxury and adventure travel for individuals, couples, and groups.
Stephanie Moreno
Travel Advisor – Australia Specialist, New Zealand Advanced Specialist
Stephanie has spent 20 years crafting off-the-beaten-path vacations and is especially skilled at self-drive itineraries and long, immersive trips spanning 60 to 90 days.
Roslyn Cupri
Travel Advisor – 35 Years of Local Insight
Raised on Australia’s West Coast and Sydney, Roslyn brings a local’s perspective to every itinerary she builds. Her itineraries include the kind of “pinch-me” moments you won’t find in a guidebook.
Caitlin Lamprecht
Travel Advisor – Aussie Specialist, Fiji Bronze Specialist, Advanced New Zealand Specialist
Caitlin’s background in destination management, group travel, and New Zealand expertise gives her a sharp eye for logistics and a gift for pacing a trip just right.
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How Do You Want to Experience Australia?
Tell us what moves you, and we'll build an itinerary around it. Our Australia destination specialists know exactly which operators, lodges, and guides deliver the real thing.
Wildlife & Nature
Spot kangaroos at dawn, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and walk among ancient rainforests. Australia's wildlife exists nowhere else on earth.
Explore Wildlife Trips →Adventure & the Outback
Hike the Larapinta Trail, stand at Uluru at sunrise, and travel the Red Centre on your terms. This is Australia off the tourist trail.
Explore Outback Trips →Food & Wine
From Barossa Valley cellar doors to Sydney's hatted restaurants and Margaret River estates — Australia's culinary scene rivals anywhere in the world.
Explore Food & Wine Trips →Culture & History
Explore 65,000 years of Aboriginal heritage, convict-era architecture, and world-class galleries and museums in cities that punch far above their weight.
Explore Culture Trips →Luxury Escapes
Private reef pontoons, lodge stays in the Daintree, and Longitude 131° under the Milky Way at Uluru. We know which luxury experiences live up to the price tag.
Explore Luxury Trips →Honeymoons & Romance
Overwater bungalows in the Whitsundays, sunset cruises on Sydney Harbour, and private vineyard dinners. Let us handle every detail.
Explore Romantic Trips →Family Adventures
Feed a kangaroo, hold a koala, and watch kids discover the world's most unique wildlife. Australia is one of the great family destinations — if you know where to go.
Explore Family Trips →Self-Drives & Road Trips
The Great Ocean Road, the Gibb River Road, Tasmania's coastal circuit — Australia was made for road trips. We plan the route and handle every booking.
Explore Self-Drive Trips →Not sure which style fits you best? Our specialists will help you figure it out — no obligation, no pressure.
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What does an Australia vacation package cost?
What Determines the Price of Your Package?
Australia’s peak season runs December – February (their summer, your winter). Prices are typically 15–25% lower in the Australian winter (June – August) and shoulder months, often with better wildlife viewing conditions.
A Sydney-only trip costs less than a multi-stop itinerary covering Cairns, Uluru, and Melbourne. Internal flights add cost but unlock experiences that simply can’t be reached overland in a reasonable timeframe.
We work across the full range – quality 4-star city hotels, boutique lodge stays, and true 5-star properties. Your advisor can show you the price difference and help you decide where the upgrade is worth it and where it isn’t.
We recommend a minimum of 12–14 days to make the most of the flight time. Longer trips (17–21 days) allow you to cover more ground without feeling rushed, and the per-day cost often decreases as the trip extends.
Is it more expensive than booking yourself?
Sometimes marginally, but here’s what the comparison misses: when you book online, you’re assembling pieces. A flight here, a hotel there, a tour booked separately. You’re also carrying all the risk if something doesn’t connect.
When you book with About Australia, you get a single, coordinated package – with our supplier relationships, our buying power, and our expertise baked in. We often have access to contracted airfare rates and ground operator pricing that isn’t available to the public. And when something goes wrong you’re directly contacting your advisor.
The real cost of DIY isn’t the price difference. It’s the 40+ hours of research, the risk of mismatched pieces, and the trips that fall short of what Australia can actually be.
Ready to see what your Australia vacation would actually cost? We’ll put together a no-obligation quote based on your dates, destinations, and travel style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in your vacation packages?
Our packages include all airfare, hotels, tours, and transfers as needed for your tailored itinerary planned around your interests, travel style, and budget. You will have a personal Travel Advisor working together with you to get your itinerary just right before we fully book every part of your vacation. Once your package is locked in, we provide you with a fully detailed day-by-day itinerary for your journey.
How much does it cost to go to Australia?
For most US travelers, a well-rounded Australia trip of 9–14 days including the round trip international flight, domestic flights within Australia, 4-star hotels, and curated tours, typically starts in the range of $3,000–$6,000+ per person.
The international flight to Australia is usually the biggest expense, generally running $1,300–$2,000 per person for economy round trip. Traveling during the low season of Australia (May through August) can reduce costs significantly compared to peak season in December.
How much does a 10-day trip to Australia cost?
A 10-day Australia vacation package typically starts around $3,400–$5,800 per person, including round-trip international airfare, domestic flights, 4-star hotels, transfers, and curated tours. For example, our current deals start from under $3,400 per person for a 10-day trip with your international flight, hotels, and tours included.
How many days should I spend in Australia?
We recommend at least 9 days in Australia, which gives you 7 full nights in the country, important to account for crossing the International Date Line on the way over. Most US travelers spend 9 to 14 days, which is enough time to experience the highlights and top attractions without feeling rushed. After all, Australia is nearly as large as the United States, so pacing matters.
Many travelers find that a 3 week trip to Australia is enough to fully experience the highlights of the country and get the most out of their time.
What is the best time of year to visit Australia?
Spring (September–November) and Autumn (March–May) in Australia are generally the best times to visit, offering pleasant weather across most of Australia and fewer crowds. Traveling during Australia’s low season can also mean lower prices on flights, tours, and hotels. Keep in mind that Australia’s seasons are opposite to those in the US, so December is summer and July is winter.
Here’s a quick look at what to expect in the destinations featured in our tours:
| Destination | Best Months to Visit | What to Expect |
| Sydney | Sep–Nov, Mar–May | Mild, temperate year-round; rain is fairly consistent, but mornings are usually clear |
| Melbourne | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Known for changeable weather; pack layers regardless of season |
| Great Barrier Reef / Cairns | May–Oct (Dry Season) | Warm and humid with heavy rain Nov–Apr; Dry Season offers the clearest water and best visibility |
| Uluru & the Outback | Apr–Sep | Summer highs top 100°F; winter days are mild but nights can drop near freezing — layers are a must |
| Perth | Oct–Apr | Mediterranean climate with long, dry, sunny summers; among the sunniest cities in the country |
For a full breakdown by region, visit our Best Time to Travel to Australia page.
What month is best to visit Australia?
Spring (September–November) and Autumn (March–May) are generally the best months to visit, offering comfortable temperatures across most of the country, fewer crowds, and lower airfares compared to peak season. Both seasons avoid the busy Australian school holidays and expensive December–January peak pricing.
Do I need a visa to travel to Australia from the US?
Yes, US citizens need a visa to enter Australia. This is called the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which is easy to obtain online before departure. For full details on the process and requirements, visit our Australia Travel Visa page.
Is tipping expected in Australia?
Tipping is not customary in Australia the way it is in the U.S. Service staff are paid a full wage, so tips are appreciated but optional. A small rounding up or 10% for exceptional service is generally seen as generous.
What should I pack for an Australia trip?
It depends on your season and itinerary, but layers are always a good idea. Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection (Australia’s UV levels are strong even in mild weather), and a light rain layer are staples for most itineraries. Read our full packing list here.
What currency does Australia use, and should I exchange money before I go?
Australia uses the Australian Dollar (AUD). Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, and ATMs are available throughout the country.
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