Real journeys. Local insight. Outback and beyond.
Outback Beds Tours offers personalised Australian outback tours alongside a select range of international tours, designed for travellers seeking authentic small group experiences.
Led by experienced guides with strong local knowledge, each journey delivers genuine insight and a deeper connection to every destination.
Travel in comfort with small groups, enjoying flexibility, a relaxed pace, and more time to explore.
From the Australian outback to international destinations, these tours focus on immersive experiences beyond sightseeing—meeting locals, uncovering hidden places, and hearing real stories.
Travel On Your Terms
Explore the Australian outback with a guide who has over 20 years’ experience in regional Australia, or venture further afield on thoughtfully curated international tours. Every trip is designed to deliver genuine insight, practical knowledge, and a deeper connection to each destination.
Travel in comfort with small groups, creating a relaxed and private atmosphere ideal for families or groups of friends. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with more time to connect, ask questions, and take in your surroundings.
These tours focus on immersive experiences beyond standard sightseeing. Meet locals, uncover hidden locations, and hear stories that bring each region to life.
Whether in Australia or overseas, Outback Beds Tours delivers a genuine, down-to-earth travel experience.
Get My Travel Itineraries
Where to go, where to stay, where to eat, what to do, what you can’t miss, how many days you need — I’m sharing it all.
Take the guess work and stress out of planning your trip and snag my itineraries! On every trip I take, I document everything from bathroom locations to local hangouts and compile all I discover into a handy, done-for-you travel guide.
All Things Travel All Of The Time
Check out my most recent articles, travel tips, photos, reviews, and insights and get a peek behind the scenes of my solo travel, family travel, and travel with friends.
Bill Balding
Bill Balding is the founder of Outback Beds Tours and an experienced outback host with more than 20 years living and working in Broken Hill and regional Australia. Drawing on strong local connections, hospitality experience and a love of cycling, food and travel, Bill creates personalised adventures across Australia and Internationally.
Cathy
Cathy is our social media manager. She has lived and worked in outback New South Wales for over 20 years. Her senior role in the Aboriginal Medical Service based in Broken Hill gives Cathy a deep understanding of outback life and culture. In addition to managing our own social media presence, Cathy also keeps a …
Liam Sibillin
Born in Italy to an Italian father and Australian mother, Liam brings a unique blend of cultures, hospitality and connection to Outback Beds Tours. A passionate cook and founder of OM Taste, he shares Italian food, language and culture while creating welcoming, authentic experiences that inspire belonging and meaningful connections.
Lukas
Lukas is a food science lecturer and researcher at Adelaide University’s Wine Research Centre, specialising in wine and brewing. A passionate mountain biker originally from Austria, he leads our South Australian and Alpine cycling adventures, combining world-class riding with local food, wine, beer and authentic regional experiences.
Off The Beaten Path
Find the best places to escape the crowds and enjoy nature
Noise. Crowds. Shouting. Music. Crying. Trash. Lines. Ugh. If you’re over the “Disneyland” nature experience, this collection of travel destinations, trails, and adventures is for you. Discover opportunities to get off the beaten path, go beyond “easy access,” and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure where to start with trip planning? Wondering if I’ve been there? Have a unique travel requirement?
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I’m obsessed with your adventures! How can I basically duplicate your trip?
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You’re in luck! For every trip I take, I create a complete itinerary that documents every detail. You can find my itineraries here. Vivamus pharetra, velit eget finibus iaculis, sem quam dapibus libero, id consectetur ante neque id ipsum elementum lorem. In urna praesent pellentesque justo.
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Do you lead group trips? My friends aren’t down and I don’t want to travel solo.
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Yes! I lead one group trip with a partner travel company once each year — and every year we go somewhere different. Space is limited though, so make sure you’re on my email list to get notifications. Vivamus pharetra, velit eget finibus iaculis, sem quam dapibus libero, id consectetur ante neque id ipsum.
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I’m looking for details on a specific location. Are all of your adventures published?
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I travel a lot and put so much detail into my posts that it takes me quite a bit of time to get everything published. So no, not all of my trips or adventures have been published yet. Feel free to reach out to see if I have visited the destination you’re considering.
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Do your itineraries provide information for those traveling with special needs?
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While I’m not an expert on accessible travel or living with special needs, whenever possible I share details about accessibility, menu limitations, adventure requirements, and more. Want to know more before purchasing an itinerary? Reach out!