Guides
Holidays Australians actually take
Interstate trips and the popular international destinations — Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Bali, Europe and the great rail journeys. Real costs in AUD, sensible pacing, and the single-supplement watch for solo travellers.
A Couple's Halong Bay and Hanoi Fortnight: Cruising Northern Vietnam at a Steady Pace, With Honest AUD Costs
Northern Vietnam suits over-50 couples who want a slower trip with comfort and good food. This 14-day plan pairs Hanoi…
A Tasmanian Food and Wine Trip for Two Over 50: Slow Days, Cellar Doors and the Spirit of Hobart
A gentle seven to ten day food and wine trip through Tasmania suits over-50 couples who want short drives, good meals…
Adelaide and the Barossa for Two Over 50: A Gentle Week With Real AUD Costs
Adelaide is one of Australia's most relaxed capitals for older travellers, and it pairs beautifully with a few unhurri…
Adelaide and the Barossa Solo at 69: A Gentle Week by Train and Bus, With Honest AUD Costs
A practical, unhurried week in Adelaide and the Barossa for a solo Victorian traveller over 50. Covers getting there f…
Bangkok and a Beach at 68: A Two-Week Solo First-Timer's Thailand, Done Gently
A gentle two-week Thailand plan for a solo over-50 traveller who has never been: a few easy days in Bangkok, then a qu…
Bangkok and the Beaches for Two: A 16-Day Thailand Trip for Over-50 Couples, With Honest AUD Costs
A steady 16-day Thailand itinerary for over-50 couples leaving from Melbourne: a few days in Bangkok, the cultural cal…
Cherry Blossoms Without the Crowds: Autumn in Japan for an Over-50 Couple
Spring gets the headlines, but autumn in Japan is gentler on the body and the wallet for older travellers. This guide…
Cherry Blossoms Without the Crush: A Solo Spring Fortnight in Japan's Quieter Towns
A 14-day solo spring trip through Japan that skips the worst of the Kyoto crowds in favour of Kanazawa, Takayama and M…
Is 2026 the Year to Finally Book the Ghan Solo? A Victorian Over-50s Guide to Interstate Rail
Australia's long-distance trains, the Ghan and Indian Pacific, are among the easiest big interstate trips to do solo o…
Is APT Worth It for an Over-50 Couple Who Wants the Hard Parts Handled?
APT is an Australian-owned premium touring and river-cruise brand built around escorted journeys with most things incl…
Is the Ghan Worth It for a Solo Traveller Over 50?
The Ghan is Australia's long rail journey from Adelaide to Darwin through the Red Centre. This guide covers what it re…
Italy by Train at a Gentle Pace: A 16-Day Couples Trip From Rome to the Lakes in Shoulder Season
A practical 16-day Italy rail itinerary for over-50 couples, travelling Rome to Florence to Venice to the northern lak…
Japan by Rail With the Girls at 66: A Two-Week Trip for Over-50 Friends, Tokyo to Kyoto
A practical two-week Japan rail trip for a small group of over-50 friends, using the bullet trains between Tokyo, the…
Japan by Train for an Over-50 Couple: Is the Rail Pass Still Worth It?
A practical guide for Victorian couples over 50 planning a relaxed train trip through Japan. Covering whether the Japa…
Portugal by Train for Two Over 50: Lisbon, Porto and the Douro in Shoulder Season, With Real AUD Costs
A gentle two-week rail and river trip through Portugal for an over-50 couple, timed for the milder shoulder months. Co…
Portugal With the Girls in September: A 12-Day Friends Trip From Lisbon to the Douro by Rail
A 12-day shoulder-season trip through Portugal for over-50 friends travelling together, from Lisbon and Porto to the D…
Six Friends, One Japan Rail Pass: A Two-Week Loop for the Over-50s, With Real AUD Costs
A practical guide to travelling Japan as a friends group over 50, using the Japan Rail Pass and IC cards. Covers reali…
Solo in Hoi An at 68: A Slow Fortnight in Central Vietnam, With Honest AUD Costs
A practical guide for solo over-50 travellers to basing yourself in Hoi An and central Vietnam for two unhurried weeks…
Solo in Hoi An at 69: A Slow Two Weeks in Central Vietnam, With Real AUD Costs
A practical guide to a slow, solo two weeks based in Hoi An and central Vietnam for over-50 travellers from Victoria.…
Solo in Japan at 69: A Three-Week Rail Trip That Doesn't Wear You Out
A practical, paced plan for a solo over-50 traveller doing three weeks in Japan by train, including realistic AUD cost…
Solo in Penang at 68: A Slow Two Weeks of Hawker Food and George Town Lanes, With Real AUD Costs
Penang, Malaysia, suits a solo over-50 traveller who wants warmth, easy English, world-class hawker food and walkable…
Solo Through Switzerland by Train at 68: Shoulder-Season Rail, Slow Days and Real AUD Costs
A practical guide for solo Victorians over 50 travelling Switzerland by train in the shoulder seasons of May to June a…
Sri Lanka by Train and Car for Two: A 15-Day Couples Trip at a Gentle Pace, With Honest AUD Costs
A practical 15-day Sri Lanka itinerary for over-50 couples from Victoria, combining a private driver with the famous h…
Sri Lanka Solo Over 50: A Gentle Three-Week Loop, With Real AUD Costs
Sri Lanka is one of the better-value Asian trips for a solo traveller over 50, with a manageable train network, warm p…
Tasmania With the Girls in Autumn: A Week-Long Friends Road Trip for the Over-50s
A relaxed seven-day Tasmania road trip built for a small group of over-50 friends travelling from Victoria. Covers fer…
Thailand With the Girls: A Three-Week Trip for Over-50 Friends, From Bangkok to the Beaches
Travelling Thailand as a group of friends over 50 is one of the easier, gentler overseas trips you can do from Victori…
The Ghan and Beyond: A Slow Rail Loop Through the Red Centre for Two Over 50
A couple's guide to crossing Australia's interior by The Ghan and pairing it with a few unhurried days in Alice Spring…
The Ghan and Beyond: A Solo Rail Crossing From Adelaide to Darwin at 69, With Honest AUD Costs
The Ghan runs Adelaide to Darwin across the heart of the country over three days and two nights. This is an honest sol…
Vietnam at a Gentle Pace: A 14-Day North-to-South Trip for Over-50 Couples
A practical guide to travelling Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City over two weeks without rushing, written for ove…
Vietnam With the Friends Group at 66: Dodging the Scams and Keeping Costs Honest
A practical guide to travelling Vietnam with a group of friends over 50, with the common scams to sidestep, sensible h…
Why Do Over-50s Keep Rebooking with Bunnik Tours? A Couple's Honest Look
Bunnik Tours is an Australian family-run operator known for small groups, generous inclusions and a no-tipping promise…
Winter in the Red Centre at 70: Uluru and Kings Canyon for Two, Without the Heat
Winter is the gentlest time to see Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon, with cool walking weather and clear nights. Thi…
Wintering in Chiang Mai for Two Months: A Couple's Slow Stay at 70, With Honest AUD Costs
Many Victorian couples over 50 escape the July chill not with a quick holiday but a long, settled stay. This is a prac…
Wintering in Chiang Mai Solo at 69: A Slow Month in Thailand's North, With Real AUD Costs
Chiang Mai suits a solo over-50 traveller who wants a long, slow, affordable stay rather than a rushed holiday. This g…
The Spirit of Queensland in Winter: A Solo Escape from the Cold by Rail
When a Victorian winter starts to feel relentless, the Spirit of Queensland offers a genuine alternative to flying nor…
Kangaroo Island for Over 50s: An Honest Week With Real AUD Costs
Kangaroo Island sits off the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia and rewards travellers who pace themselves wisely.…
Tasmania in Winter: A Cosy Escape for Over-50 Couples
Tasmania in winter rewards couples who are happy to slow down, layer up, and let the weather set the pace. This guide…
The Indian Pacific for an Over-50 Couple: Perth to Sydney by Rail
The Indian Pacific runs roughly 4,352 kilometres from Perth to Sydney over three nights, crossing the Nullarbor Plain…
Queensland Winter Escapes: Where Southerners Thaw Out After 50
Queensland in winter is one of the most reliable interstate escapes for Victorians over 50 — dry air, warm days, and a…
Planning a Big Australian Road Trip in Your 50s and Beyond
A big Australian road trip is one of the most rewarding things a traveller in their 60s or 70s can do, but it rewards…
Australia's Natural Hot Springs: A Bucket List for the Over-50s
Australia has a handful of genuine natural hot springs scattered across remote and not-so-remote corners of the countr…
Australian Wellness Retreats That Take Over-50s Seriously
Wellness retreats designed for over-50 travellers go well beyond a massage and a salad — they offer structured program…
Yoga Retreats for Over-50 Beginners: You Do Not Need to Touch Your Toes
Yoga retreats are not just for the flexible or the young, and the over-50 beginner who has never rolled out a mat has…
New Zealand's Thermal Pools: A Short Hop for Serious Soaking
New Zealand's thermal pools are one of the genuinely underrated wellness trips available to Australians over 60 — clos…
Bali Beyond the Beach Clubs: Ubud Wellness for the Over-50s
Ubud sits in the cool hills of central Bali, well away from the beach-club scene, and it has quietly become one of the…
The Japanese Onsen: A Gentle Guide for First-Time Over-50 Bathers
Japanese onsen bathing is one of the most genuinely restorative experiences available to travellers, and for Australia…
Australia's Ocean Pools and Sea Baths: Swimming with the Horizon
Australia's ocean pools and sea baths offer something that lap pools rarely can: the horizon, the salt air, and a comm…
Walking Holidays in Australia: Guided, Supported and Absolutely Doable After 50
Guided and supported walking holidays across Australia have quietly become one of the most satisfying ways for over-50…
Snow Trips for Over-50 Beginners: Yes, You Can Start Now
Starting snow travel after 50 — or after 70 — is more achievable than most people expect, provided you go in with real…
Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef After 50: Calm, Guided and Unforgettable
The Great Barrier Reef is entirely within reach for snorkellers in their 50s, 60s and 70s — provided you choose the ri…
Golf Getaways for Over-50s: From the Melbourne Sandbelt to Barnbougle
Victoria and Tasmania offer some of Australia's finest golf experiences, and for travellers in their 50s, 60s and beyo…
Masters Sport: Competing, Not Just Watching, After 50
Masters and veterans sport is one of Australia's quieter travel secrets: a world where over-50s compete seriously, tra…