In Their Steps
The Horn Island Tour

We walk in the steps of those who served on Horn Island during WW2, visiting underground rooms, gun emplacements, magazines, the airstrip, aircraft, slit trenches and more.

  • We walk in the steps of those who served on Horn Island during WW2, visiting underground rooms, gun emplacements, magazines, the airstrip, aircraft, slit trenches and more. Horn Island is the second most attacked location in Australia and was the base for approximately 5000 Australian, American soldiers and airmen, with the Navy stationed on Thursday Island.

    We visit some beautiful scenic spots during our small group tour in an air-conditioned bus with Vanessa or Liberty as your guide. A small group allows you to personally interact with your guide. The commentary is a mix of archival records and personal stories told by the veterans themselves, this mix providing an informative and entertaining personal tour.

    We also visit sites incorporated in Vanessa and Liberty’s WW2 Conservation Project, see the WW2 archaeological dig site and newest ten tonne addition at King Point.

    Take away the historical colour book that is provided during the tour as a souvenir. A visit to the Torres Strait Heritage Museum is included in the tour, either prior or after the tour is concluded.

  • Yes, this day tour is for those arriving themselves on Horn Island. For our package that includes transfer and lunch, please click here

  • This tour of Horn Island goes from 11am - 2pm plus time spent in the Torres Strait Heritage Museum which is included with your tour price.

  • We have a minimum of 6 guests required for this tour. If your party is less 6, please call us anyway as we will group you together with others.

  • Adults $80

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What others thought of this tour

“Absolutely fantastic tour provided by Vanessa whose passion for ensuring the men and women who served on Horn Island and across the Torres Strait are remembered is tremendous. In addition to maintaining a wonderful museum, the tour of encampment and crash sites was insightful, professional and compassionate.”
~ JAMES


“Wow what an amazing tour this is Vanessa has so much passion for the conversation of everything on Horn Is. It's an amazing & informative tour where she recollects stories straight from the diggers themselves this is a must do tour to learn more of Australia's role in WWII”
~VANESSA


“If you are considering visiting the top end this tour is an absolute must. The tour consists of visiting the WW2 sites around the island followed by a visit to the heritage museum.”

~ JESSICA