Adelaide
10-Day Adelaide to Perth Adventure Tour
A 10-day overland camping trip from Adelaide to Perth with wildlife, beaches, bushland, surf lessons and Nullarbor scenery.
3+ days
A$2,295.00

Adventure tours are for travellers who want more than just standard sightseeing. In Australia, that can mean active day tours, fast-paced outdoor experiences, adrenaline-focused outings, or guided adventures in places that are harder to access on your own. They are a strong fit for backpackers who want memorable stories, a bit of a challenge, and experiences that feel bigger than a regular day of exploring. Not every adventure tour needs to be extreme, though. Some are simply more active, more immersive, or more remote than the usual city-based options. This page helps backpackers find adventure tours in Australia that match different comfort levels, from light thrill-seeking to proper bucket-list experiences. If you are looking for tours that get you outdoors, get your heart rate up, or give you something to talk about back at the hostel, start here.
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Explore adventure tours in Australia for backpackers, from adrenaline-filled outings to active guided experiences in memorable natural settings.
Adelaide
A 10-day overland camping trip from Adelaide to Perth with wildlife, beaches, bushland, surf lessons and Nullarbor scenery.
3+ days
A$2,295.00
Adelaide
A 7-day outback camping trip from Adelaide to Uluru with Flinders Ranges hikes, Coober Pedy and major activities included.
3+ days
A$1,545.00
Adelaide
Try abseiling on natural rock faces in Morialta Gorge with expert instructors, safety gear included and wide views over the park.
1 to 4 hours
A$149.00
Adelaide
A 3-day Adelaide to Melbourne trip with Grampians hikes, Shipwreck Coast stops, hostel stays and Great Ocean Road scenery.
1 to 3 days
A$827.00
Adelaide
A 5-day small-group outback trip from Adelaide covering Wilpena Pound, Arkaroola, gorges, wildlife and outback history.
3+ days
A$3,495.00
Adelaide
A private trike ride for two through the Barossa, with vineyard views, hill scenery and riding gear included.
1 to 4 hours
A$160.00
Adelaide
A full-day climbing and abseiling trip in Morialta Gorge with all equipment provided and big views across the park.
4 hours to 1 day
A$249.00
Adelaide
Tandem skydive from Langhorne Creek with views over Lake Alexandrina, including equipment and a certificate.
1 to 4 hours
A$349.00