Award-winning ground services for Indian travel agents and tour operators. We handle everything on the ground in Australia so your clients have an extraordinary journey -- and you have a ground partner you can trust completely.
🏆 Global Tourism Awards 2025 - Best DMC🏆 National Tourism Award Winner✦ ATEC Accredited🤝 B2B India Specialist
25+Years in the India market
AUD 1 ≈ INR 67Approx. -- check live rate
12-19hrsFlight time from India
Easy visaWith our support letter
24/7WhatsApp / email support
Independently Verified
Our credentials speak for themselves.
Every item below was earned through independent assessment -- not self-awarded, not purchased. This is what we'd want to see if we were vetting a ground partner too.
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Global Tourism Awards 2025
Best Destination Management Company -- awarded by an independent jury of global tourism policymakers. No sponsor bias, merit only.
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National Tourism Award
A separate, national-level recognition of our standards in destination management and client service.
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ATEC Accredited
Australian Tourism Export Council membership -- the peak body for inbound operators, recognised by global wholesale networks as the benchmark for trade-ready operators.
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25+ Years in Market
Our leadership has operated in the Australia inbound tourism industry for over 25 years -- long enough to know exactly what Indian agents and their clients actually need.
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Licensed Inbound Operator
Aussie Grand Tours is a brand of R G Destinations Pty Ltd, a licensed Australian inbound tourism operator -- not an unregistered reseller.
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Sister Brand in New Zealand
Kiwi Grand Tours, part of the same group, means we can build seamless combined Australia + New Zealand itineraries under one enquiry.
Why Australia
Why Indian travellers love Australia.
Australia is one of the fastest-growing long-haul destinations for Indian travellers -- direct flight connections, a strong Indian community presence, and extraordinary natural beauty make it an easy sell.
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Safe & Welcoming
Australia is one of the world's safest countries for international visitors. English is widely spoken, Indians are warmly welcomed, and the infrastructure is world-class.
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Vegetarian-Friendly
Sydney and Melbourne both have strong Indian dining scenes and widely available vegetarian options. We brief every restaurant partner on dietary requirements in advance.
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Photography Paradise
From Sydney Harbour to Uluru, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Gold Coast -- extraordinary photo opportunities at every turn. Perfect for social media.
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Luxury Lodges
Australia's top lodges -- Southern Ocean Lodge, Longitude 131 at Uluru, Qualia on Hamilton Island -- are world-class. We provide access matching the highest standards Indian luxury travellers expect.
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Direct Connections
Air India operates genuine non-stop flights from Delhi to both Sydney and Melbourne (around 12-13 hours) -- a real advantage over destinations with no direct India service.
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Wildlife & Wonders
The Great Barrier Reef, kangaroos and koalas up close, sunrise at Uluru -- we arrange exclusive access so your clients experience Australia's icons without the crowds.
Visa Information
Australia Visitor Visa for Indian passport holders.
Indian passport holders require the Visitor visa (Subclass 600), Tourist stream -- there is no ETA or eVisitor shortcut available for India. This is a straightforward process with good approval rates when properly documented. As your DMC partner, we provide a supporting itinerary letter for your clients' visa applications.
Key visa facts for Indian nationals
Type
Visitor Visa, Subclass 600 (Tourist stream)
Apply at
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (online via ImmiAccount)
Processing time
Varies -- apply well ahead, especially in peak season
Passport validity
Recommended 6+ months beyond return date
Work rights
None -- tourism only
Document checklist for Indian applicants
Valid passport, 6+ months validity
Passport-style photograph
Bank statements (recent months)
ITR / Form 16 or business proof
Employment leave letter
Confirmed return flights
Confirmed itinerary & accommodation
AGT supporting itinerary letter
Property or ties to India
Travel insurance policy
AGT visa support: when you book through Aussie Grand Tours, we provide a confirmed itinerary letter and accommodation bookings on request -- helping strengthen your clients' visa applications. Read our full Visa Guide →
Getting There
Flights from India to Australia.
Unlike some long-haul destinations, Australia has genuine non-stop connections from India on select routes -- worth highlighting to clients who want to minimise travel time.
Departure City
Airline
Routing
Est. Total Time
Arrives
Delhi (DEL)
Air India
Non-stop
~12-13 hrs
Sydney (SYD)
Delhi (DEL)
Air India
Non-stop
~12-14 hrs
Melbourne (MEL)
Mumbai (BOM)
Singapore Airlines
Via Singapore (SIN)
~15-17 hrs
Sydney / Melbourne
Bangalore (BLR)
Singapore Airlines
Via Singapore (SIN)
~14-16 hrs
Sydney / Melbourne
Hyderabad (HYD)
Emirates / Qantas
Via Dubai (DXB)
~17-19 hrs
Sydney / Melbourne
Chennai (MAA)
Malaysian Airlines
Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
~15-17 hrs
Sydney / Melbourne
Best advice for Indian travellers: Delhi departures benefit most from Air India's non-stop service. From other cities, Singapore Airlines via Singapore generally offers the shortest total connection time. We can advise on the best routing for your client's specific itinerary and city combination.
On the Ground
What Indian travellers need to know.
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Indian Food Availability
Sydney and Melbourne both have excellent Indian restaurants -- Harris Park in Sydney and areas around the Melbourne CBD are concentrated hubs. We include Indian dining recommendations in every itinerary.
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Vegetarian & Jain Options
Every major restaurant in our core cities can accommodate vegetarian requirements. Jain requirements need advance notice and specific detail -- we handle this directly with suppliers.
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Photography Notes
Australia's UV levels are intense -- protect camera equipment and yourselves with SPF 50+. Best light is at dawn and dusk -- we schedule accordingly for reef, harbour, and outback shots.
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Currency and Cards
AUD is the local currency. ATMs are widely available and Indian bank cards work on Visa/Mastercard networks. Currency exchange is generally better arranged in India or at the airport than in small towns.
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No UPI or BHIM
UPI, BHIM, PhonePe, and Paytm do not work in Australia. All payments are by Visa/Mastercard credit or debit card, or cash AUD. Inform clients before travel to ensure they have an international card ready.
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Weather vs. India
Australian seasons run opposite to India's -- December is summer, June is winter. UV is stronger than India even on cloudy days. Layered clothing is essential, as weather can change quickly.
For Indian Travel Agents
Your trusted Australia ground partner.
We work with travel agents and tour operators across India -- from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and beyond. Our B2B model is built to make you successful.
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Net Rates and Commission
Transparent net rates for all tours, transfers, and accommodation. Standard trade commission. No hidden fees. Rate card shared within 48 hours of registration.
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Visa Support Documents
Confirmed itinerary letter and accommodation bookings provided for booked clients on request -- strengthening the visa application.
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WhatsApp Communication
We communicate on WhatsApp -- because that's how Indian travel agents work. Fast responses, document sharing, and updates throughout every booking.
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White-Label Operations
We operate invisibly under your brand. Your clients never know we exist. All documents, confirmations, and on-ground communications are in your name.
How to become an AGT partner
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Contact Us
WhatsApp or email -- tell us about your agency
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Rate Card
We send net rates within 48 hours
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First Booking
Send us your first client brief
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We Deliver
Your clients have an extraordinary trip
From Our Trade Partners
What agents say about working with us.
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"I booked a 10-day Australia trip for my clients through Aussie Grand Tours and had a genuinely smooth experience -- the client handling was excellent, and the team even followed up with a call once our clients had landed, just to check everything was on track."
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"As a wholesale operator I need a ground partner I can trust completely. Aussie Grand Tours responds fast, the quotations are detailed and accurate, and my clients keep coming back. The benchmark in Australia."
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"Our clients are Indian families who want the best. AGT arranged vegetarian menus at every restaurant, private transport throughout, and the reef day was the highlight of the trip. We'll definitely use them again."
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"Communication on WhatsApp makes it so easy to work with AGT. Proposals are detailed, accurate, and ready within 48 hours -- exactly what we need as a tour operator sending groups regularly."
1000+ more genuine reviews. Already a trade partner? We'd love to feature your feedback here too - send us a line via our trade contact and we'll add it as we grow this section with real, verified partner reviews.
What Their Travellers Experienced
The real proof: how their clients felt.
The best evidence for a trade partner isn't just what agents say -- it's what happens to the clients they send us. These are genuine traveller reviews from real AGT bookings.
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A family travelling a 13-night circuit through Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne praised the itinerary and hotel selections, and said they were already looking forward to booking their next Australia trip with us.
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A group of three friends on a Sydney-to-Melbourne itinerary highlighted how efficiently everything ran -- airport transfers, a city tour, the Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island -- and called their guides articulate and genuinely informative.
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Another traveller specifically called out how transparent our pricing and planning felt -- "a rare find these days" -- and said our team stayed genuinely helpful throughout their entire time in Australia.
Reviews paraphrased from genuine client feedback shared through our own channels; full names withheld for privacy.
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Contact us on WhatsApp, email, or the enquiry form. We respond to all Indian trade enquiries within 4 business hours.
