Australian - Out in the Somme Day Tour - from Arras

About this tour

Follow Australian military history across the Somme battlefield with a guide who knows the Diggers' story intimately. This 8–9 hour tour from Arras covers Villers-Bretonneux, Pozieres, and Le Hamel—sites where Australian forces fought during the First World War. Small groups mean you can linger at memorials, hear specific soldier accounts, and understand the landscape as those who served it did. Includes entry fees, water, and air-conditioned transport.

Highlights

• Walk Villers-Bretonneux, recaptured by Australian troops in 1918
• Visit Pozieres ridge, site of intense fighting and heavy losses
• Explore Le Hamel, where combined tactics proved decisive
• Learn from Australia's only dedicated Western Front guide
• Stop at significant cemeteries and memorial sites
• Intimate groups allow detailed conversations and reflection

What to expect

You'll spend the day moving between sites by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping to walk sections of the old lines and examine trenches, memorials, and burial grounds. The guide contextualises each location with accounts of individual soldiers and unit actions rather than broad generalisations. Expect quiet moments at cemeteries and time to absorb the landscape—what looks peaceful now was the epicentre of industrial warfare. The pace suits all fitness levels; walking sections are manageable. Bring comfortable shoes and be ready for changeable weather.

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