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It isn’t a good year if Travel Guides isn’t on the menu, and thankfully Nine has confirmed the beloved reality tv travel series will be making a grand return in 2025.

During the Nine Upfronts event in October 2024, the network confirmed ordinary Australian’s will pack their bags once more for an extraordinary adventure around the world for an eighth season.
travel guidesTravel Guides returns in 2025. (Credit: Instagram)
In the 2025 season, viewers will watch the families, friends and couples explore the concrete jungle of New York City, Kakadu in the Northern Territory, Thailand on a budget, and even the Swiss Alps.

“This new series promises entertainment and inspiration in equal measure as our Guides wander the world ticking these holiday bucket lists and many more,” the statement from Nine read.

Travel Guides had a stellar year in 2024 with a prime-time slot on TV, won its third consecutive TV Week Logie Award for Best Lifestyle Program, and all Guides scored the Cook Islands five stars.

So, what can viewers expect in 2025? Unfortunately, Nine have not revealed exactly when the eighth season will release. But the network has shared which Guides are returning, continue scrolling to find out.

Kev, Dorian and Teng

The trio of tight-knit besties are ready for a new season of adrenaline pumping activities and inappropriate jokes.

Matt and Brett

Matt and Brett, aka the voice of reason in the Travel Guides clan are returning! Bring on some moderate activities and cocktails.

The Fren Family

Bring on another season of Mark shocking his children with inappropriate innuendos!

Kevin and Janetta

“As long as we’re fit and healthy, we want to do Travel Guides,” Kevin and Janetta told TV Week in 2023. “It’s the best gig in the world.”

Karly and Bri

Before they joined Travel Guides in 2024, Karly and Bri starred on the 2022 season of Beauty and The Geeks.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – it won’t last forever, so 
to live in the moment and travel the world alongside my best friend, this feeling is irreplaceable,” Bri told TV WEEK. “Sometimes, I still can’t believe we 
have this opportunity together!”

“We’re having the absolute best time of our lives!” Karly said.