Upcoming Blue Bus Tours
Come with us to visit some amazing places in Australia. Sit back, relax and let us do the driving for you.
Whether you are looking for a short break away or a longer explorer style tour, we have something for you.
Your next adventure starts here!*
The Festival of Outback Opera is an unforgettable experience. From authentic outback experiences hosted by our partners, Outback Pioneers, to gathering under the night skies for Dark Sky Serenade and glamming up for the Gala Opera Ball, this is a music festival unlike any other.
Tuesday 13 May – Tuesday 20 May 2025
Come on a grand adventure and discover where the Outback meets the Sea. We travel from Darwin to Qld’s Gulf Country, visiting Mataranka, Daly Waters, Barkly Homestead, Mount Isa, Karumba, Cobbold Gorge and Charters Towers.
Saturday 24 May – Friday 6 June 2025.
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Discover illuminating installations and see 3D light projections transform Sydney’s iconic architecture as we celebrate Vivid Sydney – the city’s annual festival of light, music, ideas and food. Take a fabulous dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour and experience the stunning displays.
Thursday 12 June – Tuesday 17 June 2025
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Discover the incredible outback oasis that is Carnarvon Gorge. With its towering white sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, prehistoric cycads and Aboriginal rock art, Carnarvon Gorge is a stunning natural wonder of ecological and cultural significance.
Wednesday 25 June – Monday 30 June 2025.
This tour is fully booked. Contact us to be placed on our waiting list.
All aboard for our iconic Aussie Outback Adventure! Travel to the fascinating Lightning Ridge, visit unique Aussie pubs, learn about the ancient and more recent history of these places, meet local characters and immerse yourself in the true outback experience.
Tuesday 8 July – Friday 18 July 2025.
This tour is fully booked. Contact us to be placed on our waiting list.
Visit the fascinating opal town of Lightning Ridge, home of the rare black opal. Explore a section of the Great Artesian Drive where we can soak in therapeutic hot artesian springs found in a nume of spa facilities including Goodooga, Walgett and Moree.
Sunday 3 August – Saturday 9 August 2025
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Get away for a springtime break to the beautiful garden city of Toowoomba to celebrate the 76th Carnival of Flowers. Explore award winning gardens and the spectacular floral displays at Picnic Point, Queens Park, Laurel Bank and Spring Bluff.
Monday 22 September – Wednesday 24 September 2025.
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Experience the wonder of springtime blooms and enchanting gardens at the Floriade Festival in Canberra. Enjoy the key attractions of our nation’s capital city and visit the scenic Southern Highlands.
Monday 29 September – Monday 6 October 2025
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Join us as we travel to Coffs Harbour for the nearby Jacaranda Festival. Celebrate the blossoming of hundreds of Jacaranda trees in Grafton with street markets, live entertainment and more!
Wednesday 29 October – Sunday 2 November 2025
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Wrap yourself in the warm embrace of the island community and discover the rich heritage of this beautiful island with its steep ocean clifftops and patches of sub-tropical rainforest set amongst convict ruins and the famous Norfolk Island Pines. Price includes return airfares to Norfolk Island from Brisbane.
Tuesday 4 November – Tuesday 11 November 2025
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Set sail on the new PS Australian Star on our five-star cruise of the mighty Murray River. This luxury cruise vessel is the largest paddle steamer in the southern hemisphere and the only wood-fired, five star accommodated paddle steamer in the world.
Tuesday 18 November – Friday 28 November 2025.
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Experience a touch of the Christmas Spirit in Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt before making our way to Yamba and the stunning Northern Rivers region of NSW.
Thursday 4 December – Monday 8 December 2025
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Where are we going? What will we see and do?
Come along on our mystery tours to find out!
“Mystery is not always about travelling to new places, it is about looking with new eyes.”
~Esther Perel
- 11-13 March, 2025 (Fully booked)
- 28-30 July, 2025 (Fully booked)
- 15-17 September, 2025 (Fully booked)
- 15-17 October, 2025 (Fully booked)
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Embark on an unforgettable road trip and experience the true outback as we travel from Adelaide through the Red Centre to Darwin, visiting Coober Pedy, Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Katherine, Kakadu and Litchfield NP along the way. This outback adventure is not to be missed!
Saturday 3 May – Wednesday 21 May 2025.
Bookings have closed for this tour. Contact us for upcoming dates.
Discover Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Take in the sights of Rockhampton’s Zoo and the extraordinary Capricorn Caves. Stroll on the pristine white sand of Great Keppel Island and learn about the baby turtles at Mon Repos Turtle Centre.
Sunday 16 February – Friday 21 February 2025