Who we are

At Aurora Coach Tours, we work hard to give you the holiday you deserve

We are a husband and wife team with a passion for travel and exploring.

Over the years, we have carefully selected some of Australia’s most beautiful and interesting places to visit and invite you to have a closer look at our many tempting holiday destinations.

Great customer service and attention to detail is at the core of our business and is the reason we have chosen to travel in small friendly groups with a maximum of 28 passengers.

This has many advantages and gives us the opportunity to add a personal touch to the professional service we offer.

We would love to share our passion with you and take you on a journey.

Crew members

Meet our team

Passionate experts behind every unforgettable journey.

Scott

Founder

Scott’s journey in the tourism industry began in the summer of 2004 when he took his first guided tour from Alice Springs to Uluru. His thousands of driving miles behind the wheel means he’s truly honed his skills, operating coach tours to every corner of Australia. His expertise also extends internationally with a stint leading coach tours across South America. He brings his experience and a strong commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for travelers to Aurora.

Holly

Founder

She has a slight obsession with travelling, lives for the journey and has over 45 countries under her belt. Born and raised in Brighton, UK, it’s 23 years since Holly first stepped out on her first trip around the world. What a ride it’s been! Her passion stems from her love of international travelling and showing people the world around them. With decades of experience in travel industry management and reservations, she has built a reputation for curating bespoke tours that blend an exceptional eye for detail with meaningful connections with local people and places.

Max

Your Not-So-Average Tour Guide

A legend in the industry and a master of his craft, Max is the kind of guy who’s never met a historical fact he didn’t want to share. He knows how to bring history to life in a way that feels like you’re sharing a cup of tea with an old friend. A lover of adventure and a connoisseur of the quirky, Max will keep you laughing, learning, and occasionally questioning how you got here

Aaron

Your Seasoned Aussie Tour Guide

Aaron doesn’t just guide tours—he embarks on them. He believes that a great tour is about more than just facts—it’s about connecting with people, sharing memories, and making every step memorable. With years of international guiding experience and known for his friendly and relaxed composure Aaron’s motto is: “Holidays are better when you take your time and enjoy the journey.”

Rog

Your Expert Senior Tour Guide

Rog brings over 32 years of experience, having worked with both the British Army and the Australian Defence Force, along with years of service in NSW-based coach and tour companies. His extensive background in both military and commercial transport gives him a unique edge in providing safe, efficient, and enjoyable tours. Rog’s greatest strength, however, is his ability to connect with people. He has a gift for building positive relationships and delivering passionate customer service. Whether you’re looking for an informative tour or a fun, friendly guide, Rog’s your man—bringing loyalty, expertise, and a cheerful attitude to every tour he leads.

Ali

Your Experienced Senior Tour Guide

With a diverse background spanning over two decades in hospitality, catering, and tourism, Ali brings a wealth of experience and a passion for delivering exceptional tours. She combines her knowledge of the food and hospitality industries with her love for travel to create unforgettable experiences for tour guests. Her attention to detail and organisational expertise guarantees a tour experience that exceeds expectations. Ali’s best quality is her caring nature, always ensuring guests feel safe, welcome, and included throughout the tour.

Manny

With over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, Manny has been fortunate enough to specialise in creating unique and memorable travel experiences for all sort of clientele. From immersive cultural tours to luxurious escapes, he’s passionate about helping clients discover the world and create lasting memories. Manny’s understanding of travel destinations and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service is the perfect fit for Aurora and our passengers. He is always eager to learn and stay up to date with the latest travel trends and destinations and his attention to detail ensures your trip is seamless and stress-free.

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Happy customers

Hear what our satisfied customers have to say.

Nothing was too much trouble for Rodger and Ally. They were very supportive and encouraging. Roger gave us an amazing commentary and kept us informed if there were any changes. He had the ability to make interesting comments but he never just waffled on. Despite wet weather everyday and not seeing the sun on the Sunshine Coast we had a wonderful time. All the destinations were excellent as you always had a tour guide amazing food and cheese tastings. Accommodation and restaurants were amazing. Roger and Ali were tops!! ou covered everything. We had already done two tours this year and you left them for dead. Well done Scott and Holly 👏👏🥇🏆 Sunshine Coast Hinterland 2026

David and Jenny
Waitara

Rog and Ali were excellent and very attentive to all passengers needs. We don’t know how they stay so cheery for 12 hours every day! Great commentary along the way from Rog, who kept us safe with his excellent driving skills, with a bit of humour thrown in along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed the places we visited and activities we took part in. Everything was well planned from Scott, Holly and Manny and ran to schedule all the way through the tour. Food and accommodation was great. Thanks once again Aurora for a great holiday. All good, but loved Australia Zoo. Glenda & Terry – Sunshine Coast Hinterland 2026

Glenda and Terry
Kanwal

A most enjoyable tour, hampered by the weather but good fun. Manny was superb.
Could not have asked for any more from Ali and Rog. Highlight for me was the stop at Canungra Army Training Centre to view the Vietnam Memorial at the front gate. Not on the itinerary, but as a Vietnam Veteran and having trained in jungle warfare at the Centre in the ’70s it was emotional. Ali and Rog had the fellow passengers approve the very slight amendment the evening before, unbelievable thoughtful service. Ian & Lynn – Gold Coast 2026

Ian & Lynn
Carlingford

Dubbo Zoo 2026 tour with Aurora was 5 Star Plus!!  The professionalism of our two drivers was extraordinary. From start to finish they handled our luggage from coach to accommodation to home. Both Max and Aaron were extremely caring and made the trip a wonderful easy to manage experience.
At lunch break at cafes along the way they were constantly there helping with food delivery.
The whole itinerary was fantastic. We would highly recommend this company.

David and Penny
Belrose

I have just returned from an amazing trip to the Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre with Aurora. The tour was well organised and worry free as it was all inclusive from door to door. Rog and Ali are a great team and made each of us feel very special with their caring approach. Rog is not only an excellent driver but he is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour so we had lots of laughs! Very comfortable coach with lots of legroom.
The accommodation and meals were excellent, the pace was good, and what magnificent scenery, especially from the air as we flew over the ranges and lakes – for me , this was the highlight of a truly wonderful trip.
Thanks Aurora!

Rosemary
Cremorne

My first ever coach tour and doing it solo. I have the impression that from now going forward I will be setting a high bench mark. Ali and Rog ensured everyone felt very welcome from the first day.
From careful planning and instructions by Manny,  to being pickup and returned to my home. Attended to at Sydney airport and being met at Melbourne we were gathered up and delivered to our new home “Clippy”.  Accommodation, meals and sights were all wonderful.
But overall the attention and information Rog gave while taking us around all the sights was great. Ali made sure no one was left behind and encouraged all to fill up our water bottles to stay hydrated each day, which can be easily forgotten when you are busy having fun.
Safe driving by Rog and all the behind the scenes organising by Ali (she thinks we didn’t notice) was a top class. I would recommend Aurora Coach Tours to anyone. Scott and Holly you have a great team.

Wendy
Jamisontown

What a fabulous tour we had around Norfolk Island. We enjoyed 7 days with morning and afternoon tours every day which covered all the island’s history and natural beauty,  visited homes via Progressive Dinner, enjoyed Mystery Murder and Night as a Convict dinners. The tour company,  Pine Trees were fantastic. Informative,  polite, helpful and funny. Our accommodation was excellent. Our Aurora guide, Warwick, was a gem.
Highly recommend this tour, even if you’ve visited Norfolk Island before, Aurora’s itinerary covered everything.
Vicki and Mick

Vicki and Mick
Freshwaer