Australian tour operator Inspiring Journeys has launched its 2025/26 programme, including three brand-new tours promising to uncover the “best kept secrets” in Australia.
The brand – which is a sister-company to AAT Kings – offers immersive, premium, and smaller-group travel experiences. With an average group size of 16, tours can include more off-the-beaten-path locations, boutique accommodations, and award-winning restaurants – with many premium experiences and meals included in the fare.
The three new Inspiring Journeys tours for 2025/26 are:
Kimberley Gorges and Gibb River Road – an 11-day tour in one of Australia’s most rugged and remote regions, bringing guests the best of the outback. Priced from €6,827pp. Highlights include:
- Cruising through the Ord River and Chamberlain Gorge
- Stays at secluded lodges such as Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge and Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge
- Dramatic landscapes of the Kimberley, from the iconic orange and black striped Bungle Bungle domes to the warm thermal waters of Zebedee Springs
- Guided tours of Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek
Tasting Tasmania and Flinders Island – a 7-day journey combining Tasmania’s north and the remote beauty of Flinders Island, for hits of nature, history, and gastronomy. Priced from €4,274pp. Highlights include:
- Experiencing the best of Launceston, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, with paddock-to-plate dining and seafood feasts
- Scenic flights over the Bay of Fires and Wineglass Bay
- Stays in serene locations such as Barnbougle Lost Farm and Freycinet National Park Lodge
SouthAustralia Murray River Cruise and Wine – a 7-day itinerary of the state’s most scenic landscapes, coupled with an indulgent culinary journey. Priced from €4,347pp. Highlights include:
- Farm-to-fork lunch at Adelaide’s famous Central Market
- Two-night Murray River cruise on board the Proud Mary, visiting Mannum, Berri and the Monarto Safari Park
- Learning about wine making in McLaren Vale, home of the d’Arenburg Cube
- Gin-blending masterclass at the 23rd Distillery
Discounts of up to 10% are available for bookings made before 6 December 2024, on selected departures from the new programme.* Prices above include the discount.
There are also many new elements and experiences added to itineraries in New Zealand, such as overnight stays at Furneaux Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds, the over-water Trinity Wharf Tauranga hotel, and Lake Ōhau lodge. New experiences include visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set and Overland Gannett Safaris.
Ben Hall, CEO, said “We are excited to share these new itineraries and experiences, each designed to offer a deeper connection to captivating regions in Australia and New Zealand. Inspiring Journeys are truly more than just a holiday, guests experience the very best of the destination, uncover hidden gems, immerse themselves in local culture, and make memories to last a lifetime.”
