Australia's best small group tours.

Sleep well in hand-picked boutique accommodation, explore local wine and local foods, and meet the famously friendly locals on a authentic Australian experience.

Why travel with Via Travel

Taste the real Australia

Discover Australia like a local. Your experienced local guides are passionate about Australian history, wildlife, environment, aboriginal culture, delicious food, wine, beer and many more local delights.

Small group experiences

We explore in small groups so you can discover the real Australia with genuine intimate experiences. Nature walks, waterfalls, rainforests, snorkeling, 4WD adventure’s, island cruising and much more. We curate the tours to include some ‘me time’ too.

Sleep well at night

Sleep well in our handpicked boutique accommodation. You will stay in a mix of hotels, lodges and BnB's - all quality accommodation. We understand you need a good rest after a fun day exploring.

Popular hand-crafted journeys

Experience the breath-taking landscapes and exotic wildlife of Australia on our Small Group Boutique Tours.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime

Get up close to Australian wildlife, Aboriginal culture, amazing nature, and delicious food every day. Explore iconic Australian hot spots and sleep well in hand-picked boutique accommodation.

What our travellers say

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50+ reviews

leslie hunter 3 weeks ago

I had the extreme pleasure to be part of the small boutique tour with Via Travel Australia. Jason, our guide, was a balance of fun, knowledge, great activities and suggestions. It was my first tour in over 10 years and if I had known what an amazing job Jason, Tara, and the rest of the crew at Via does each and every day - well I would have been on a tour with them sooner!
Through the recent floods, storms and re-routing…..the team had it covered. We felt safe and taken care of. We had a brilliant group of people; it felt like we were all traveling with friends. I cannot recommend the Via team enough, the hotels, activities, options, meals, ability to turn on a dime, and company were all exceptional.

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Grant Adam 2 months ago

We just completed the 16 day Best of East Coast Australia tour with Via Travel. The amazing Cara was our tour guide throughout. She was passionate, knowledgeable, funny and personable. The tour was well paced, informative and beautiful. Via Travel also went out of their way to fly us north, past the flood ravaged regions, at no additional cost and with little impact on the itinerary. I would strongly recommend Via Travel when considering your many travel options.

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Carol Duransky 2 months ago

Just finished the 16 day east coast tour and loved it. It was a smaller group which was nice. Accommodations were great. Loved the variety of spots picked for breakfast and lunches. A good mix of group stuff and free time. Our tour leader Cara, was fantastic. Great knowledge of Australia, great personality and sense of humor. She made our trip fun. Also kudos to Via travel for handling a weather related issue without impacting our trip. I'd highly recommend them.

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Steve Van Slyke 2 months ago

I was a little concerned when first booking this tour because it's a relatively small company. But the tour was every bit as good as the big outfits. Nice hotels, excellent guide and they smoothly handled a weather caused diversion. I would definitely book with them again.

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siobhan smith 3 months ago

My husband and I took the East coast tour from Sydney to Cairns .It was fantastic from start to finish.Everything ran smoothly and there was a relaxed atmosphere.We were part of a small group made up of different nationalities and ages.By the end it felt more like traveling with a group of friends.Eoin , our guide did an amazing job and was super helpful.We enjoyed all the usual attractions which were wonderful but we also got to experience the Australian way of life by visiting lesser well known places.We had cafe breakfasts most days which I loved and stayed in motel style accommodation , all of which were central and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and can recommend Via travel without hesitation .Thanks to everyone involved in providing a wonderful experience for us .

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Katie Estep 3 months ago

An amazing tour! Tour guide, accommodations, itinerary, planned excursions all 10/10. Small group which I love. Fabulous group from all across the world. Would book with this company again!

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Alexandra Schlamp 3 months ago

We were a small group of 8 people and visited the east coast of Australia. There was sooo much to see and experience. The starting point was Syndey, then on to Byron Bay, Brisbane and Cairns. I always felt comfortable and in good hands. Our guide Eoin was great and accompanied us well throughout the two weeks. A formative trip for life! Thank you for everything!

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Alexandra S. 3 months ago

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donald strohmaier 3 months ago

My wife and I traveled the Sydney to Cairns Best of Australia _ 17 Day Boutique Comfort Tour in November 2024. Our agent Tara with the Via Travel Australia, Sydney office, was so helpful with planning our tour and even suggested things to do in Sydney for 5 days before our tour started and 4 days in Brisbane after the tour ended. Our guides Jason (Sydney to Brisbane) and Eoin (Brisbane to Port Douglas) were so knowledgeable and took us to all the wonderful places that were included in the tour itinerary. Many of these places we would have never experienced on our own. Jason barbecued kangaroo for our dinner one evening which was a treat. Along with Eoin, both guides made our trip very enjoyable and exceeded our expectations.
Thank you Tara, Jason and Eoin for an amazing adventure.

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Thangamma Katimada 5 months ago

I took the 3 night trip to Dsintree Forest and had a really good experience. Our Guide Eoin was with is the time looking after us and keeping us safe. He spared no opprtunity to stop snd show us some of the most amazing scenery. I would choise this company for my othet travels without sny hesitation

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Hilly NT Joey 12 months ago

The guides are passionate about Australian history, wildlife, and culture, and they are committed to delivering real local experiences to our guests. The company offers a diverse range of tour packages, so you can find the perfect one to discover Australia’s wildlife, Aboriginal culture, stunning nature, food, wine, and more.

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Emma K 1 year ago

I had the most amazing 18 day trip up the East Coast of Australia with Via travel! Jason, our tour guide, was a wealth of knowledge! He was so much fun, organised and really flexible! He is definitely highly experienced and knows Australia inside and out!

The tour group was small which meant moving from place to place was a lot easier and we could be flexible about our plans each day! We stayed in great accommodation, a lot of which was locally owned which I really enjoyed. It was nice to stay in smaller rooms of three people, I got to stay with my two friends for the whole trip which was epic!

We packed so much into the tour. Even on days where we were travelling more, Jason squeezed in little nuggets to break up the journeys. I felt we covered everything I wanted to see on the East Coast and would definitely recommend it for anyone looking to travel in a smaller group setting! The highlight of the trip was Magnetic Island, our accommodation was brilliant and even though we had a free day, Jason took us around the island to see all the best spots, wild koalas, wallabies and waterfalls!!

Thank you so much Jason and Via for an epic tour and hopefully I can catch one of your West Coast trips next!

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