At Bunnik Tours, we’re serious about travel. So much so that in 1995 we started a family-run business. Fast forward 30 years, and we’re still doing what we love: designing meaningful and rewarding small group travel experiences that create lasting memories. We like to think of ourselves as the OG small group touring experts – it’s been our bread and butter long before it became a ‘thing’.
We founded Bunnik Tours to give like-minded travellers the kind of small group tours we'd want to go on ourselves… and we do. With no more than 20 people per group (maximum of 12 in Africa), our itineraries strike the right balance between just enough guidance and the freedom to explore.
We've put everything you've ever wanted to see and do (plus a few hidden gems) into our all-considered tours. That’s right, we’ve taken care of everything for you. All you need to worry about is having the time of your life.
We care about making travel better through small group tours that go beyond the expected to deliver more meaningful moments of connection. If you’re only going to travel somewhere once, we make it count.
In fact, the only thing we love more than travel is doing it together. It's not just about where you go – it's who you go with. So, come along with the travellers who've been travelling since day dot – we'll show you a thing or two.
30 Years of Experience!
1995
Marion Bunnik Travel proudly opened its doors at 122 Pirie Street in Adelaide. It started as a small retail travel agency with just three staff members.
2003
Bunnik Travel became the first three-time winner of the Australian Travel Agency of the Year at the National Travel Industry Awards.
2004
Bunnik Travel transformed into Bunnik Tours, with its inaugural small group tour to Thailand departing on June 24, escorted by Dennis and Frank Bunnik.
2004
Following the Boxing Day tsunami, Bunnik Tours raised over $30,000 for Sri Lanka’s relief efforts. Frank Bunnik, a retired builder, made eight aid trips, deeply connecting Sri Lanka to the Bunnik family.
2005
Bunnik Tours officially launched its first tour brochure and national marketing campaign with the tag line, ‘Not Too Young & Not Too Old’.
2010
As the company continued to grow, a larger location was needed to accommodate further expansion, and 45 Flinders Street emerged as the perfect solution.
2011
Dennis Bunnik was the only Australian travel manager to fly into Egypt during the Arab Spring and Egypt Revolution. He stayed for a week to assist passengers and help our local team.
2017
Given our strong connection to Sri Lanka, opening a second office in Colombo was a natural step, enabling us to provide better service and strengthen ties with clients and suppliers.
2019
Bunnik Tours proudly won the prestigious NTIA Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the travel industry.
2020
COVID-19 brought the toughest period in Bunnik Tours' history, with borders shut for two years, halting small group tours, and testing the company's resilience.
2024
As the travel industry began to boom post the COVID-19 pandemic, Bunnik Tours were the proud winners of Fast Movers, SA - Fastest growing company in South Australia.
2025
The Bunnik Travel group celebrates 30 years of unforgettable journeys with a bold brand refresh, marking three decades of excellence.
Learn more about Bunnik Tours:
- Tour inclusions (we include more!)
- Why small group travel is better
- Meet the team
- Award-winning service
