Whether your ideal holiday is indulging in local flavours, gaining an insight into centuries-old culture and traditions or uncovering hidden gems, Inspiring Journeys covers all bases and delivers so much for any kind of traveller. Our boutique journeys redefine the experience of authenticity, inviting travellers to uncover truly unique locations, secret trails and roads less travelled.

If you are planning your next trip around Australia and New Zealand, read on to discover six surprising benefits of traveling with Inspiring Journeys….

Travel experiences that has been redefined
Our journeys venture off the beaten track, to truly connect you with the destination through unique and immersive experiences. Each is superbly curated to offer not only the most authentic experiences, but to add those tiny, noticeable touches that infuse the experience with an exclusively only a privileged few will ever have the opportunity to experience.  Explore the Mary River on an exclusive wildlife cruise in the company of a local guide.

Enjoy a bespoke journey
Every element of every Inspiring Journey has been curated to invite guests to encounter a tailor-made experience, with the guiding hand of an expert. On your journey, enjoy an ideal balance of freedom and flexibility, allowing you to capture the essence of the destination exactly as you desire. Indulge in a exclusive dinner experience at a hotel in Dunkeld, made with fresh local ingredients.

Meet like-minded travellers
A small group experience ensures a level of intimacy with destination and community available to a privileged few. With a maximum of only 20 guests per journey, your experience will be more exclusive, more intimate, by nature allowing access to boutique accommodations and experiences not accessible by larger groups, such as Milford Sound Lodge in New Zealand’s South Island. Many of our guests leave with lifelong friends, having shared unforgettable memories to last a lifetime.

Leave no stone unturned
Your understanding of each destination is enhanced and enriched by a range of hands-on, authentic experiences, where you’ll meet personally those with ancestral ties to the land, truly bringing to life the story and soul of your surrounds. Meet Manuel Pamkal at Top Didj and learn the fine art of rarrk painting. 

Sustainable travel
Travel is an incredible gift. It has the ability to open our eyes, hearts and minds to the unique cultures and natural beauty of the world. But with this gift comes a responsibility to protect the world for future generations. Inspiring Journeys is a proud partner of the visionary TreadRight Foundation, ensuring that global conservation and responsible tourism remain at the heart of every journey we put together. If you have a high affinity for ethical travel and a passion for our amazing wildlife, you can visit Rainbow Springs and catch a glimpse of the shy, iconic national bird in the park’s nocturnal kiwi enclosure, which we proudly support. 

Discover hidden gems with a guided hand
When travelling on an Inspiring Journey, you will be guided by a knowledgeable Journey Director, who is eager to share their passionate and in-depth knowledge with you. Their smiling stories and captivating insights give an entertaining, fascinating window into every part of your journey.  With your Journey Director, take a walk around to the base of Uluru, hearing timeless stories, viewing spectacular rock art, and visiting the culturally significant Mutitjulu Waterhole.