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Join our Over 50s Holidays, specially designed small group, bespoke journeys for discerning active seniors

We are proud specialists in the design and delivery of Over 50s Holidays in Australia. This comes with a keen empathy for every guest’s enjoyment and experience. Let’s face it, life is an adventure to be lived, even by solo travellers, so find your perfect adventure with Nature Bound.

Current tours cover the world heritage parks of The Great Divide; Outback QLD and NSW; the Corner Country; Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre and Red Centre; plus comprehensive visits to Central Australia and Tasmania.

Review our top destinations and experiences and follow the links provided to a relevant tour.

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Here is what your Over 50s holiday with Nature Bound Australia offers

Tour dates and duration

Our Over 50s Holidays, Australia-wide, are scheduled for the most comfortable season and climate.
We conduct limited departures to any one region, annually, in the interest of variety and ecotourism principles.
Tours vary from 7 to 17 days duration enabling guest immersion and connection locally with places, people and nature.

Tour group size and ages

Each group is limited to 3 to 8 guests – a genuine small group enabling personal communication and experiential enjoyment. Previous guests have described it as “like travelling with the best of old friends“.
In fact, guests across 30 years have ranged from 50 to 80 yrs. All we ask is – bring your soft adventure spirit.
Guests range from couples and small groups of friends including a predominance of solo travellers, particularly ladies.
We do offer customised tours for private or small groups.

Creature comforts

We understand the need for comfortable nights.
Accommodation varies across all tours but the best available range from luxury hotels and resorts to outback lodges, cabins and pubs with ensuite facilities. Accommodations full of character and welcoming local owners.
Yes, single supplement choices over a whole or part tour are available for solo privacy, while base pricing reflects twin share.

Catering

Each day starts with a hearty cooked or continental breakfast of your choosing.
On board refrigeration ensures our home baked morning and afternoon teas and fresh fruit selection are legendary.
Lunches are light, of local fare, or freshly packed for an active walking excursion.
Evening meals include delicious a-la-carte menus, buffets or set menu with choices in the more remote regions.
Yes, we plan for special dietary requirements.
Yes, we include a glass of wine or beverage with dinner.
Don’t be surprised if we break our travels with a spontaneous treat as well.

Transport and travel

Travel in our late model 4WD vehicles with comfort and safety, fitted out for remote outback journeys.
This ensures exclusive access to features “off the beaten track”.
Some days are local access only and others involve some travel, broken into pleasant stages between features and comfort stops.
Our program each day is anything but rigid and each stop offers opportunity to roam and explore.

Style and ethos

Our Over 50s Holidays are carefully designed as bespoke travel, flexible and receptive to serendipity moments.
Much of the day centres around rich story telling about nature, landscape, history, local features and communities.
We encourage guests to enjoy the golden hours of sunrise and sunset, including wildlife and photography time, then to share their experiences with others on tour.

How much gear

We recommend a maximum of 18 to 20 kgs of gear in one or two soft manageable bags.
Add your small day pack which will contain personal items, in reach at all times.

Personal commitment

From first enquiry to well after tour completion we are dedicated to your personal needs and enjoyment. This too reflects in our guest to guest disposition.
Guests of 13 years or more ago have returned to holiday with us and new adventurers freely communicate with us, in detail, months ahead of their booking or tour.
Our tour planning and delivery might be legendary but more importantly has served to nurture lasting friendships across the globe.
We will canvass your special interests or reasons for joining the tour to ensure your experience is a fulfilling one.

Being informed

Upon booking you will be fully briefed on tour expectations and we actively seek your feedback at all times.
Your travel compendium will include extensive background information on each day of the tour.
You will be guided in an informative rather than “herding” atmosphere each day.

The guided walks

You can choose between tours with regular guided walks or a more passive travel atmosphere.
Selection of walks depend on climatic conditions and type of terrain, mostly of 2 to 6 hour duration and easy to moderate going.
Most tours have two guides enabling guests to craft their days between the active and passive.
Walking pace is determined by the spontaneous response to features and photography, presence of wildlife etc.
Wellness underpins the walking spirit.

Ecotourism

Yes we have ecotourism accreditation which ensures our tour conduct is in harmony with nature and supportive of local communities, businesses and Indigenous Culture.

Story telling

While you have selected a specific tour there will be plenty of downtime to quiz us on the experiences and nature of our other tours. The story telling covers adventures across Australia over 30 or more years – all part of a fulfilling holiday. Normally our guests have a rich history of travel experiences so bring yours’ along too.

Price and Discounts

All tours are offered on an all-inclusive price basis. Once on tour there are no add-on surprises.
Any personal discretionary options (like an add on scenic flight) will be known in advance.
All supplier discounts negotiated are factored into the tour price, to our guest’s benefit.
We receive no commissions on sales or side bookings.
For the benefit and peace of mind, we communicate direct with all guests and do not rely on agents.
Discounts of $200 to $300 per person apply to all tours under Small Group, Early Bird and Loyalty bookings.

How to book

You may wish to telephone or email us in advance to gauge availability on a tour. This is important given the small group size and limited departures.
After this you can book on line or request a paper copy of the form for completion and posting to us.
Bookings require a 10% deposit. Terms and Conditions apply.

Select at a glance your preferred holiday from our tour comparison page

For an active walking holiday blended with experiential travel, review the following for full tour details.

If you prefer more of a leisure holiday with less emphasis on regular integrated walks then take a look at our:

If you would prefer to discuss your special holiday needs, we welcome your enquiry online, telephone us on (+61) 07 5514 0873 or you can email us direct now.

Over 50s holidays for active seniors are meant for sharing with friends, existing and new

Why not bring friends along from your local club or village?

Prominent social, travel and community service clubs such as Rotary, Probus and Lions need look no further when convening an authentic Australian holiday or tour, tailored for their members.

Email us if your club would like to plan an exclusive or tailored adventure with Nature Bound.

A tour guest captures her experience in the Heritage Listed Noccundra Hotel deep in outback Corner Country of Queensland

Wonderful English guests and friends enjoy a break on Bald Rock during one of our Seniors Over 50s Holidays, while the clouds dance by

When in Longreach we dine at the Cattleman's Bar and restaurant at the Stockman's Hall of Fame, for some genuine Australian country fare

Ground water discharge in the desert from The Great Artesian Basin, the world's largest and oldest ground water system housing endemic species, sacred and cultural significance to Aboriginal communities. Education continues on an Over 50s Holiday.

Underground Restaurant in the desert town of Coober Pedy where most of the population lives underground at a constant comfortable temperature

USA tour guest catches a relaxing moment on Fraser Island Lake McKenzie while others enjoy a swim

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

My university colleagues have led regular study tours to the Galapagos Islands but I must inform them of your Tasmanian Tour where different but equally significant natural history is there to discover in a conveniently confined travel region. My nine days with Nature-Bound was too short and I will return again for a longer tour, hopefully bringing a study group with me
Jodi (USA)
We have joined many organised tours before but in choosing Tasmania and Nature-Bound, we were seeking a comprehensive tour with a touch of adventure and with home comforts each evening. The walks were most self-satisfying, meetings with nature specialists an added bonus and the abundance of flora and fauna excellent. Even the travel between national parks was interesting with a balance of features. Accommodation and meals each night were first class. Your thoughtful organisation of everything was excellent
John and Pauleen (Australia)
“John’s and Ros’ best attributes are their attention to detail, extensive general knowledge about the areas we travel through, their flexibility and their ability to cater to each guest’s needs and interests. It is like traveling with the best of old friends!”
Merri (Sth Aust.)

Best Value Inclusions

authentic life enriching experiences, discovering the unique natural history of Australia, the lifestyle and character of people and communities
a genuine small group tour with 8 guests, max.
the personalised service and care from knowledgeable guides, attentive to physical, dietary or singles needs
adventure by day and comfortable accommodation each night, mostly of 3 star rating or better, with private facilities
quality meals in a variety of local settings, with dinner choices and a glass of wine if you wish
comfortable travel in reliable 4WD vehicle, ideal for remote Australian roads
off the beaten track adventures clear of invasive crowds
a sensitive regard for health and wellness
a choice between active or passive enjoyment each day, crafting your holiday as you please
a genuine all inclusive tour price and value for money

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Join our Over 50s Holidays, specially designed small group, bespoke journeys for discerning active seniors