PRESS RELEASE: Autopia Tours + Via Travel Tie the Knot: A Match Made in Aussie Travel Heaven

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Big news! Autopia Tours and Via Travel have officially tied the knot, creating Australia’s largest range of small group touring experiences. Think more choice, more epic experiences, and the same passionate promise: Helping travellers discover the real Australia.

This merger brings together Autopia’s highly awarded tours, reputation and national reach with Via’s boutique, comfort-style escapes. From handpicked East Coast tours with a glass of wine at sunset to outback 4wd safaris… it’s all now under one big, adventure-loving family.

What this means for travellers and agents:
Now a one-stop shop – access to the biggest range of small group tours in Australia & now has 3 well-defined Trip Styles to suit any traveller.
1. Original- The Classic Aussie Road Trip
2. Adventure- Explore off the beaten track
3. Comfort- Boutique, handpicked touring
All contracted through Autopia Tours (please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] for new and updated product & rates)

“Quite simply, our values are aligned,” said Paul Beames, Autopia’s CEO. “We both care deeply about giving travellers unforgettable experiences, looking after our mob, and doing right by the communities and landscapes we explore. Plus, we just really like each other (read bromance) – which helps.”

Via Travel’s founder, Stuart Wesierski, agrees: “Autopia brings the scale, we bring the boutique – together, we’ve got the best of both worlds. Travellers win.”

This isn’t just a merger – it’s a natural evolution in 100% Aussie-owned tourism by the best in the business. Two passionate, family-founded companies joining forces to keep travel real, sustainable, and unforgettable.

Autopia + Via Travel = More choice. More stories. More Australia.

For media enquiries, images or interviews, please contact:
Stuart Wesierski: [email protected] or Paul Beames: [email protected]

For more info head to www.autopiatours.com.au & www.viatravel.com.au

Media Contacts:

Name: Paul BeamesCompany: Autopia ToursEmail: [email protected]Phone: +61 458 764 261

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September 3, 2025/by Reland Pigte

About Autopia Tours

Australia's market leader in premium small-group sightseeing experiences. Autopia Tours & Via Travel provide unique and interactive land-based experiences to inspiring destinations throughout Australia. Our expert team delivers exceptional FIT (seat-in-coach) public tours, private charters, and tailor-made journeys. Bringing nature, wildlife, a taste of outback adventure, and cultural understanding together to create a memorable trip. We design itineraries that highlight the best of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Committed to providing an exciting range of quality travel services tailored to the needs of domestic and international travellers.

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