Short Breaks Touring

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Freedom and Flexibility

Create Your Itinerary - Choose Your Accommodation - Enjoy Your Memories

APT's Short Break holidays are perfect for travellers who want a flexible holiday with the security of planned travel arrangements and guided sightseeing. We appreciate that it's your holiday so we give you the freedom to customise your Northern Territory adventure to suit you.

Choose your touring inclusions, where you stay and how much you pay - you create a memorable Northern Territory holiday experience.

With APT you have the freedom and flexibility to discover it your own way while receiving the highest standard of touring and sightseeing from the Territory experts.

Our Expert Team

Our friendly travel professionals are on hand to ensure your tour is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Our Driver/Guides are experts on the region, providing informative commentary throughout your short break on subjects including natural history, local legends, and wildlife. As your safety is paramount, all our Driver/Guides are highly -experienced and fully-qualified coach drivers.

Our Northern Territory Fleet
On a Short Break through the rugged expanse of Australia's Outback your comfort is pivotal. With APT, relax as you travel on our modern fleet of luxury coaches and 4WD vehicles. Custom-designed to suit travellers needs as well as the terrain, all vehicles are fully equipped with air-conditioning, and most have spacious reclining seating, panoramic windows and state-of-the-art PA systems so you don't miss a word of commentary. Plus, the coaches even feature onboard restrooms. With your safety in mind, all APT vehicles have phones or HF radios, first-aid kits, drinking water, are regularly serviced and subject to mechanical checks.

Local Guides
In addition to your Driver/Guide, with APT you will be escorted by local guides wherever available to give you a true insight into the region.

 
Northern Territory - Central Australia

BBQ Dinner under Uluru, Ayers Rock

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Helping Protect the Environment

Our touring policy allows you to experience the true natural beauty of the Northern Territory and Kimberley while protecting our environment. We are a proud founding supporter of the Australian Geographic Society.

Moreover, in 2003, APT expanded its dedication to conservation and responsible tourism by establishing the APT Conservation and Charitable Fund. APT is proud of its ongoing support for the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of Australia's wildlife. A percentage of APT's profits is donated to this fund, which is supporting the protection of endangered native species throughout Australia. Find out more about the APT Conservation and Charitable Fund.

Award-winning Tours

APT is Australia's most awarded touring company. Our innovative approach to developing new and exciting tours has seen the company win many national and international awards. That innovation is exemplified in our fabulous range of APT Short Break holidays.

Expand Your Knowledge

More than a memorable holiday brimming with fascinating attractions, an APT Short Break is a unique opportunity to add to your knowledge of this spectacular country, to meet its people, to learn of its history and to discover its culture.

Accredited Tourism Business

APT is an Accredited Tourism Business, which indicates you are entitled to expect:

  • professional customer service
  • accurate advertising
  • sound environmental practices
  • compliance with health and safety standards
  • an appropriately licensed and qualified operator.

This accreditation covers APT's entire Australian touring network.

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Explore the Alice Springs Desert Park with local guidesAccredited Tourism BusinessEnjoy flexibility on your holiday, but learn from knowledgeable guides and having security in your arrangements on your APT Northern Territory short break holiday