Australia Adventure Trips And Tours

Organized adventure tours offer another way to explore the wilderness. Activities may include hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. Tourism bureaus can often suggest trails and outfitters; camping and outdoor equipment companies are also good sources of information. Companies such as Adventure Tours Australia (☎08 8132 8230 or 1300 654 604; www.adventuretours.com.au) and Adventure Company Australia (☎07 4052 8300; www.adventures.com.au) inform their clients about subjects as diverse as ecology and Aboriginal culture in addition to leading trips through the Outback.

Sounds Too Good To Be True? It Probably Is. Upon arriving in Australia’s regional hubs, today’s budget travelers are frequently bombarded with pre-packaged “deals.” These tours promise to cover everything, from accommodations to food to adventure. Popular east-coast travel routes are especially overrun by these packages, which sometimes guarantee tours of the entire Queensland coast for under $300. But once tourists arrive at each destination, hidden extra charges start to add up. Of course, not all tour companies are out to fleece you; many reputable agencies offer decent savings. A little investigation will fend off disappointment. If a tour package sounds suspicious, look up the companies involved, ask around, and determine whether their descriptions match your expectations. Be sure to ask about the length of time spent in each place and if there are hidden charges associated with food, fuel, accommodation, insurance, upgrades, and park entrance fees (some tour companies will double “park fees,” keeping half for themselves). Finally, be sure to get it all in writing.

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