Potter Travel Tours

Autumn brings amazing colours to the city of Orange so indulge your senses in the delights of the city and the surrounding villages and towns. With a fabulous reputation for producing food and wine, stunning landscapes and a fascinating history, it is the perfect destination for a for a short autumn getaway.  With a high altitude and […]

Heading to or from the West you miss the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia because it’s to the south of the main highway.  It really is Australia’s ‘Forgotten Corner’.  And it has so much to offer that we need to take you there for a proper look around.  So immerse yourself in a wild and […]

 Embrace the stories of local characters who helped shape the Australian outback. Live the outback story for a short while, witnessing glorious sunsets and cruising pristine waterways, with outstanding dining experiences. Our journey takes us through Bourke to Charleville for 2 nights. Visit the Cosmos Centre and enjoy the Bilby Experience to hear about this […]

Shake off winter and enjoy a well-deserved break under the warm Queensland sun. Be welcomed by the white sandy beaches, lush tropical surrounds and spectacular landscapes of the Sunshine Coast.

The ‘Ridge’ abounds with colourful characters, barrels of dreams, and experiences! The unique locals pride themselves on a wonderful sense of eccentricity, reminding us that the Australian spirit is not a thing of folklore. We spend 3 nights there. See Stanley, the Big Bird, Amigos Castle and drop into the Cactus Farm. Experience an underground […]

Rediscover the vibrant and fast growing city of Brisbane and its surrounds. Marvel at the river that curls its way around the landscape, hinting to the easy outdoor lifestyle awaiting us. Highlights include the annual Garden Expo, country hospitality and beautiful scenery. Take in the spectacular views from Mt Cootha, enjoy lunch at historic Newstead […]

Rug up in your winter woollies and enjoy the magic of a traditional ‘Northern Hemisphere’ Christmas in the magnificent Blue Mountains.  Behold the spectacular vistas and sensational views from Govetts Leap Lookout and Echo Point then visit Scenic World to immerse yourselves in the stunning cliffs, waterfalls and forests.  Enjoy a Christmas in July lunch […]

Rug up in your winter woollies and enjoy the magic of a traditional ‘Northern Hemisphere’ Christmas in the magnificent Blue Mountains.  Behold the spectacular vistas and sensational views from Govetts Leap Lookout and Echo Point then visit Scenic World to immerse yourselves in the stunning cliffs, waterfalls and forests.  Enjoy a Christmas styled lunch at […]

We are heading to Nambucca Heads this winter to get away from the chilly weather for a week. This NSW north coast town sits at the mouth of the river with its sparkling estuary being home to playful dolphins. Cruise some of the most unspoilt areas of the region and see parts of the beautiful […]

We are having a short ‘winter’s break’ in Airlie Beach. Enjoy 6 nights at the beautiful Coral Sea Resort.  Escape to the Whitsundays, a remarkable pristine World Heritage preserved area. The town of Airlie Beach on the mainland is the region’s central hub and our base during our stay.  There is time to enjoy the […]

Enjoy a 3 day tour to Sydney that includes the annual Vivid Light Festival.  Vivid Light transforms Sydney into a wonderland of ‘light art’ sculptures, innovative light installations and grand-scale projections for all to enjoy. It is a magical celebration of light-design excellence and the world’s largest outdoor ‘art gallery’. Lighting artists, designers and manufacturers […]

Norfolk Island lies about 1700kms east of Sydney.  It is a volcanic island made up of undulating hill country, with steep cliffs rising out of the ocean and a fascinating history.  Discovered by Captain Cook it was twice settled as a Convict Settlement and twice abandoned.  The original buildings of these settlements are beautifully restored […]

Want to disappear for the weekend? This is a tour to somewhere that we know the destination but you don’t!  Mystery is one of the great joys of travel. It keeps us surprised, delighted, and just unsettled enough to heighten every experience. If you are intrigued, you love discovering new places and are easily delighted, […]

Step back in time to an era of wealth and ingenuity. Unpack and stay 4 nights at the Meninya Palms Echuca.  Uncover the largest river in Australia, the Murray River and her willow-lined river banks. Explore Echuca and be enchanted by the Paddlesteamers who brought trade and prosperity to many of the regional towns in the […]

Explore the Riverland region of South Australia where glorious sunsets beckon, the Murray River welcomes and the food and wine celebrates local freshness.  We overnight in Hay then travel via Mildura to Barmera for a 4 night stay at the Comfort Inn Riverland, located in the middle of the Barmera Golf Course, as we explore […]

This tour incorporates two of southern Queensland’s iconic attractions – the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.  We travel via northern NSW to Toowoomba for a 3 night stay. The  Carnival of Flowers is Australia’s longest-running annual horticultural event, a cultural party featuring spectacular gardens and all things spring.  Enjoy many of the […]

Unpack and stay 4 nights at the Newell Motor Inn Narrandera.  This is the gateway to the NSW Riverina and  the vast Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Known for its tree lined streets, parks and gardens, it is often referred to as an ‘oasis’, blessed with abundant water and hugging the banks of Lake Talbot and the […]

Leave the pace of modern life behind and immerse yourself in the spectacular surroundings of UNESCO World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island.  Discover an island paradise with pristine beaches, incredible wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Only a two-hour flight from Sydney with limited visitors allowed on the untouched island at any one time, come join us […]

On this tour we join the mail run with a difference! We hop aboard Riverboat Postman, on this tour to cruise along the Hawkesbury River. Known as one of Australia’s greatest scenic waterways, with its historical isolated communities, the last Riverboat Postman has been servicing the region for over a century. Sit back and enjoy […]

Fly to Adelaide and settle into your city hotel for 6 nights.  Explore the icons of Adelaide, including Ayers House, the Botanic Gardens and the iconic Adelaide Oval.  See the opulent Carrick Hill and board the Popeye vessel which has been a constant sight on the Torrens River since 1935. Visit Victor Harbor and ride […]

Enjoy a great getaway to Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Region. The largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere and more than twice the size of Sydney Harbour, Lake Macquarie is an aquatic playground. Enjoy the sights on both the water and the foreshore. Immediately adjacent is the vibrant city of Newcastle and just up the […]

We are heading back to the western Victorian town of Horsham to celebrate the rich heritage and true spirit of the Wimmera-Mallee region through Australia’s largest outdoor gallery. Journey the trail of large-scale mural portraits painted onto grain silos by brilliant international street artists that have brought life back to these rural Victorian communities. We […]

It’s back to Tasmania in 2021, travelling all the way by coach. We will cruise the remote Arthur River and visit Stanley and The Nut in the North West. We visit Cradle Mountain National Park and stay 2 nights in Queenstown. Ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway and take a cruise from Strahan. Visit Mount […]

Unpack and stay 4 nights at the Esplanade Motel Lakes Entrance. With five main lakes, fed by four major rivers, and fringed by the Ninety Mile Beach, the Gippsland Lakes system is the biggest expanse of inland waterways in the southern hemisphere, so a cruise will be a tour highlight.  Also visit Wyanga Park Winery, […]