Historical Tours & Trips in Australian Outback
Explore a wide diversity of historical tours through Australian Outback. We have 11 adventures that vary from 3 days to 24 days. With the greatest number of departures in August, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best historical Australian Outback tours
Compiled by
MelissaAustralian Outback travel expert at TourRadar
- Uluru and Kata Tjuta Experience (Superior, Short Break)
- Best of Northern Territory
- Karijini Explorer
- Northern Territory Top End National Parks (Small Groups)
- Red Centre Highlights (Standard, Short Break)
- Broome and the Kimberley Highlights (Small Groups)
- Kimberley Coast Adventure Darwin → Broome (2027)
- Northern Territory Dreaming (Small Groups)
- Kimberley Complete with Kimberley Coastal Expedition Broome > Darwin - Reverse 4WD Tour (2027)
- Kimberley Coast Adventure Broome → Darwin (2026)
Duration 3 days Destinations Yulara, Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From
- US$1,105
Walk Simpsons Gap in Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges with First Nations guides who share Perentie totem stories and tribal boundaries. At Kings Canyon, trek the Rim Walk past the Lost City's sandstone domes and down to the Garden of Eden while learning about the area's geological history, then follow Kings Creek Walk between massive canyon walls.
Duration 8 days Destinations Alice Springs, Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Watarrka National Park, Kings Canyon, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru, Yulara, Darwin, Litchfield National Park, Kakadu National Park Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $6,060
15% Off- US$5,151You save $909
Walk the lands of the Banjima, Innawongka and Eastern Guruma peoples through Karijini National Park's 2.5-billion-year-old rock formations. Traditional Custodians share First Nations history as you wander through gorges that have shaped this region for thousands of years. Stop at Tom Price mining town to learn about Western Australia's resource history before heading into Hamersley Gorge.
Duration 5 days Destinations Exmouth, Tom Price, Karijini National Park Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $3,020
25% Off- US$2,265You save $755
Duration 6 days Destinations Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Pine Creek, Katherine, Nitmiluk National Park, Nitmiluk Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $3,735
10% Off- US$3,362You save $373
Duration 4 days Destinations Yulara, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Age Range Ages 18+ Operator AAT Kings From
10% Off- US$1,309
Duration 7 days Destinations Broome, Kununurra, Purnululu National Park, Lake Argyle Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $3,345
10% Off- US$3,011+$965 upfront costsYou save $334
Duration 10 days Destinations Darwin, Koolama Bay, King George Falls, Vansittart Bay, Ashmore Reef Marine Park, Mitchell Falls, Prince Frederick Harbour, Naturalists Island, Doubtful Bay, Freshwater CoveSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
10% Off- US$9,260+$975 upfront costs
Follow Australia's indigenous heritage from the Overland Telegraph Station in Alice Springs to the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience at Wanmarra Community in the Outback. Hike the 6km Kings Canyon Rim Walk in Watarrka National Park past the sandstone 'Lost City' formations to the Garden of Eden oasis. Head to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park's Cultural Centre to learn Anangu creation stories, then walk through Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta before having sunset drinks while watching Uluru's changing colours.
Duration 12 days Destinations Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Pine Creek, Katherine, Nitmiluk National Park, Alice Springs, Erldunda, Kings Canyon, Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National ParkSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $7,435
10% Off- US$6,692+$810 upfront costsYou save $743
Duration 24 days Destinations Broome, Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, Galvans Gorge, Mitchell Plateau, Mitchell Falls, El Questro, Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park, Halls CreekSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
10% Off- US$23,956+$975 upfront costs
Duration 10 days Destinations Broome, Lacepede Islands, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls Nature Preserve, Prince Frederick Harbour, Naturalists Island, Mitchell Falls, Mitchell Plateau, Ashmore Reef Marine Park, Vansittart BaySee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
10% Off- US$8,563+$975 upfront costs
