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Tours in Australia

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

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Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate

A 2-hour evening sail on a 38-foot yacht for up to 10 people along the Gold Coast, timed to catch the full arc of sunset. You'll get two drinks—choose from sparkling wine, beer or water—and a plate of cheese, biscuits, fresh fruit and a sweet treat. The hinterland forms a dramatic backdrop as daylight shifts across the water. No experience needed.

Kayak to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with Local

Paddle across Sydney Harbour on a 3-hour guided kayak journey that takes you up close to the Harbour Bridge, around working waterfront landscapes, and onto Goat Island—a protected site normally closed to visitors. Your guide is a born-and-bred Sydney local with professional photography skills, so expect proper shots of you framed by the iconic bridge. You'll land on Goat Island, explore its shoreline, then paddle back through Darling Harbour before heading to the nearby Fish Markets for a well-earned meal.

Flying Fox Experience, Thousands of Australia's Largest Bat

Watch thousands of flying foxes in their daytime roosts across Sydney. These megabats, with wingspans stretching to a metre, are most active during daylight hours—a rare viewing window. You'll observe them squabbling, stretching, and taking flight from close range, equipped with binoculars and zoom cameras to capture their movements. A guide explains their ecology and conservation status whilst you travel between key roost sites in a climate-controlled coach.

Margaret River Coastal and Wildlife Eco Trip from Busselton or Dunsborough

Explore the northern Margaret River coastline and its thriving ecosystems on this half-day adventure from Busselton or Dunsborough. Your local guide navigates to prime spots for spotting native wildlife and taking in dramatic seascapes, then settles you down with a curated spread of regional produce paired with local wine, beer, or coffee. Three and a half hours that pack in coastal drama, animal encounters, and a taste of what the region grows.

Winemaking Class at McCaffrey's Estate

Spend 90 minutes at McCaffrey's Estate blending your own red wine under guidance. You'll taste multiple components, develop your own palate, and walk away with a bottle you've personally crafted. Whether you've spent years studying wine or simply enjoy drinking it, this hands-on session teaches how winemakers balance flavour and structure. Groups of 2–14 work best for the intimate setup.

3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock

Rise above Hunter Valley's rolling vineyards on a private helicopter flight, taking in the patchwork of cellar doors and valleys that define Australia's premier wine region. After 30 minutes airborne, touch down for a three-course lunch at one of the valley's celebrated restaurants. The full experience runs 3–4 hours from Cessnock, combining aerial perspective with proper wining and dining on the ground.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $447

Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

★ 5.0 (53)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

This two-hour walking tour uncovers East Sydney's ruthless criminal underbelly, when the neighbourhood earned the nickname 'Razorhurst' during the 1920s gang wars. You'll navigate the same streets where vice bosses, corrupt police, and murderers operated with impunity, exploring crime scenes, the former prison, and the homes of notorious operators. The tour weaves in the area's Victorian architecture, the underground jazz culture brought by American soldiers, and traces of hidden LGBT communities. You finish at Kinselas Hotel, originally a 1930s funeral parlour, with a digital casefiles eBook included.

2 Hour Private Surf Lesson in Byron Bay

A two-hour private surf lesson in Byron Bay tailored to your ability level, with an instructor who reads the conditions and selects the best break for the day. You'll work with soft boards designed to help you progress quickly and catch multiple waves. Byron Bay's coastline offers ten different breaks within reach, so your instructor will match you to the right one based on swell, wind, and your experience.

2 hoursfrom AUD $290

Brisbane City Walking Tour: local guide, small group, 100 mins

★ 5.0 (49)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Brisbane City Walking Tour: local guide, small group, 100 mins

Walk Brisbane's inner streets with a local guide in a group capped at 8 people. This 100-minute tour threads through Queen Street Mall, past City Hall, and down laneways most visitors miss. Your guide unpacks the city's architectural layers and neighbourhood stories as you move at a steady pace. You'll come away with a real sense of how Brisbane ticks—the sort of knowledge that only comes from someone who actually lives here, not a scripted spiel.

Sydney City Walking Tour

A two-hour walking tour through Sydney's CBD that peels back layers of the city's turbulent past. You'll visit Australia's oldest European structures and learn about the convict era, Aboriginal dispossession, colonial rivalries, and the architects who shaped the skyline. The guide reveals lesser-known stories—corruption scandals, violent crimes, architectural ambitions—that built modern Sydney, moving through the CBD's most significant streets and laneways.

Hook-A-Barra Fishing and Farm Activity

This 2.5-hour session puts you on the farm where barramundi are raised, then into the water to catch your own. You'll walk through the breeding operation, learn how the fish are farmed, then spend time with a rod in hand trying to land one. Finish with a tasting board that showcases what these fish can become on a plate. It's hands-on and straightforward—no filler, just fishing and food.

Eastern Sydney Panorama trike tour

Lean into the wind on a guided trike tour through Eastern Sydney's coastal routes. You'll spend 90 minutes riding with an accredited NSW operator who knows these streets inside out. The open-air experience lets you feel the harbour breeze and soak in the views at speed—proper wind-in-your-face riding, not a sedate sightseeing crawl. Bring at least one other person; helmets and jackets supplied.

Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast

Dedicated private car service linking Brisbane Airport and Gold Coast, covering the 80-minute corridor with a driver who knows the route. You'll travel in a chilled, modern vehicle straight from terminal to accommodation—no shared minibus stops, no waiting for other passengers. Bottled water included, all charges upfront. Handy if you're touching down with luggage and just want to reach your destination without faffing about with taxis or ride-shares.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $89

Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands

★ 5.0 (41)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands

Paddle through the Canning River wetlands on a guided 3-hour kayak tour that reveals a surprisingly wild pocket of Perth rarely seen from land. Small groups venture into this brackish ecosystem with knowledgeable guides who unpack the area's ecology, Aboriginal heritage, and surprising history. The pace suits mixed abilities and ages—expect gentle paddling rather than athletic effort, with plenty of stops to absorb bird calls, observe native flora, and understand how this wetland functions within the city.

Naru Beach Night Kayak Tour

Glide across Lake Macquarie after dark in a two-person kayak fitted with underwater lights, watching bioluminescence and nocturnal creatures come alive beneath you. This 2-hour paddle from Naru Beach suits beginners through experienced paddlers, with knowledgeable local guides sharing insights into the lake's ecosystem and history. Groups cap at twelve, making it intimate enough for families seeking something beyond the usual evening out.

Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT

Alice's Journeys leads small groups through Daylesford's architectural heritage and cultural landmarks, uncovering the town's layered past through a local guide's knowledge. The 90-minute walk visits significant buildings and sites, with entry included to the Daylesford and District Museum. Available Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, these tours suit families, groups and curious individuals wanting to move beyond the surface of this regional Victorian town.

eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!

Start at Mt Tinbeerwah's summit and descend three hours through Queensland's Hinterland on electric bikes, gliding past rainforest canopy, river bends, wetlands and mangrove systems around Lake Weyba and Lake Doonella. The bus ferries you uphill; gravity and pedal-assist do the rest as you roll toward Noosa township. Snacks included, no climbing required.

Pambula River Kayaking Tour

Paddle the Pambula River on a guided three-hour kayak tour through southeastern Australia's coastal waterways. Your guide shares insights into local ecology, Indigenous heritage, and the river's working oyster farms. You'll drift past mangroves and sandbanks spotting wading birds, then beach for morning tea and a swim before heading back.

90 Minute Midweek Pirate Ship Scenic Cruise

Escape the school-holiday crowds on this unhurried 90-minute voyage through Mandurah's waterways. You'll captain the pirate vessel, blast the water cannons, and drift past dolphins, pelicans and cormorants at a pace that actually lets you absorb the landscape. Midweek sailings mean fewer passengers, calmer waters, and room to breathe—bring your own food and drink, settle in, and watch the estuary reveal itself.

Dusk Discovery Tour

Step into an Otways sanctuary at dusk when nocturnal creatures stir and day-active animals settle in for the night. This 90-minute walk through predator-free habitat lets you watch wildlife behave naturally, without enclosures or barriers. Groups stay small at ten people maximum, giving you space to photograph golden-hour light and spot native species going about their evening routines. Every dollar of profit funds conservation work on Australia's most vulnerable animals.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

★ 5.0 (37)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Cruise the Barossa Valley in a restored 1966 Mustang convertible with the roof down, taking in vineyards and local produce stops at your own pace. This three-and-a-half-hour private tour picks you up anywhere in the valley and pairs the thrill of classic American muscle with tastings of the region's wines and artisan foods. A local driver navigates you through rolling hills and cellar doors, stopping where your interests lead.

Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art Tour

A 3-hour guided roam through Brisbane's hidden bar scene paired with street art discoveries. Your local expert steers you towards three neighbourhood bars—some tucked away from the tourist trail—while pointing out murals by the city's top artists. Thursday routes venture into South Brisbane and West End via Fish Lane's gallery walls; Saturday stays central around the best small bars. Non-drinkers welcome.

Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour

A three-hour walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident exploring the city's defining landmarks and lesser-known corners. You'll discover how Adelaide earned its reputation for progressive firsts—from political trailblazers to architectural gems—whilst understanding the forces that shaped its evolution. The route winds through the North Terrace Cultural Precinct, the Riverbank area, and past the Town Hall, revealing both celebrated monuments and hidden pockets locals know well. The pace is deliberately relaxed, with built-in stops to catch your breath and soak things in.

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

Catch Australia's first sunrise from Cape Byron Lighthouse on a guided 2-hour walk through rainforest, beach and clifftops. You'll start before dawn with a local herbal brew and trail mix, then move through sun salutations and breathwork as light breaks over the continent's easternmost point. The combination of hiking and gentle yoga makes this a physical and contemplative way to begin your day.

Historic Battery Point

A two-hour walking tour through Battery Point, one of Hobart's most architecturally significant neighbourhoods. Your local guide leads you through tree-lined streets lined with Georgian mansions, Victorian terraces and workers' cottages, revealing how colonial Tasmania's social hierarchy played out in brickwork and street layout. You'll discover why this waterfront suburb became Tasmania's address for the well-to-do, and explore gardens and heritage landmarks that still define the area.

Sunset on the Sand Dunes

Head into the Australian outback with a photographer guide to catch sunset across the dunes, a 3.5-hour expedition that blends landscape photography with wildlife spotting. Rough tracks take you deep enough to encounter emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, whilst golden light transforms the terrain around you. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and binoculars included.

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

Charter Kirralee, a 10.5-metre Australian-built catamaran, for up to 30 people on Sydney Harbour. This 3–4 hour private hire lets you shape the day around your group—whether that's a birthday, work gathering, or simply floating with mates. The dual-hull design offers sprawling indoor and outdoor decks, and you can cook fresh on the onboard BBQ or bring your own supplies. Flexible departure times and harbour pickups make logistics straightforward.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1725

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Blue Mountains Private Tour

Explore the Blue Mountains with Paul, a guide who shapes each tour to your pace and interests. Whether you're keen on lengthy bushwalks or prefer shorter strolls between lookouts, this private experience adapts to what you want. You'll encounter native Australian flora and fauna throughout the day, stopping for morning and afternoon tea with seasonal fruit, biscuits, and beverages. Tours range from one to eleven hours depending on your energy and curiosity.

1 hour – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1425

★ 5.0 (31)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours

Taribelang Bunda guides lead a three-hour cultural tour across the Bundaberg region, sharing knowledge of their 60,000-year connection to Country. Walk significant sites while learning language, artefact use, and the layered history of Indigenous and European settlement. Morning tea features native bush tucker prepared traditionally, offering a tangible sense of the landscape's cultural depth.

Experience Adventure in the Margaret River Region

Scale cliffs and swim through sea caves along Australia's south-western coast in a two-hour coasteering adventure unique to the Margaret River region. You'll move between rock formations, traverse coastal paths, and plunge into turquoise pools while wearing a wetsuit and helmet. The terrain demands scrambling and swimming, but suits all fitness levels. Alternatively, pedal a fat bike through the towering karri forest of Boranup, where oversized tyres handle sandy trails and forest tracks that regular bikes can't manage.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

This 3-hour guided tour of Newcastle explores the city's coastal edges and hidden corners by minivan, stopping at five key sites for walking segments. You'll discover why locals favour certain beaches, heritage buildings, and neighbourhood eateries, moving at a pace that suits all fitness levels. The guide shares the history woven through Australia's second-oldest city, pointing out places worth returning to for meals or further exploration.

Badass Women of Sydney: Meet the Women Who Shaped the City

A two-hour walking tour through Sydney's Macquarie Street and The Rocks that centres the women whose actions rebuilt and redirected the city's trajectory. Led by She Shapes History, you'll uncover stories of publicans, nurses, writers, and Chinese migrants whose agency shaped neighbourhoods and institutions—the people absent from most Sydney history. This tour asks the uncomfortable question: where do women actually appear in this city's past?

2hr Broome Trike Discovery Tour

Explore Broome's coastal character on a three-wheeled trike over two hours. This accredited operator has spent 25 years showing visitors the town's highlights—from colonial architecture to pristine beaches—aboard custom-built machines that let you feel the sea breeze without climbing into a car. You'll cover ground faster than walking but slow enough to actually notice what makes this remote corner of Western Australia worth the journey.

Forkabout Sydney foodie walking tour

A three to four-hour walking tour led by Sydney locals who navigate the city's best food spots, sharing insider knowledge and hard-to-find menu items. You'll taste five to six dishes from independent vendors across the city whilst your guide points out the architectural and design landmarks that shape Sydney's neighbourhoods. Expect genuine recommendations, local banter, and the kind of food knowledge only people who've lived here accumulate.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $149

Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast

★ 5.0 (29)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast

A hands-on two-hour session on the Gold Coast where you'll learn gin's backstory, explore the distillation craft, and create your own 500ml bottle. Work with a master distiller to select from 50 botanicals, blend your spirit using small copper stills, and taste the result. You take home your custom gin.

Jellurgal Walkabout Small Group Tour

Walk Burleigh Headland with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide who shares Yugambeh country knowledge across two hours. The tour begins at Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre with audiovisual storytelling about Dreaming narratives, then moves into Burleigh Heads National Park to see sacred sites, traditional food sources, and coastal landmarks like Tallebudgera Creek. You'll hear how the Yugambeh people have maintained this landscape for millennia while watching for dolphins and sea eagles against Pacific views.

Unique Trike Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Cruise the Barossa Valley on a three-wheeled motorcycle, sampling wines and local produce across three estates and a panoramic lookout. This 3.5-hour private tour for two includes hotel collection and return, with your guide navigating you through one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions whilst you take in rolling vineyard views and regional flavours.

Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island

Track nocturnal creatures across Kangaroo Island with a local naturalist on a 2–2.5 hour guided walk. Your guide uses torchlight to reveal kangaroos and wallabies grazing after dark, with chances to spot owls, little penguins, and other shy species active only at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll learn what sets island wildlife apart from fauna elsewhere, moving at a gentle pace through their actual territory rather than viewing enclosures.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $170

1 Hour Single or Double Kayak Rental to the Nth Bribie Island

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

1 Hour Single or Double Kayak Rental to the Nth Bribie Island

Launch straight onto one of Australia's largest sand islands from Bills Boat Hire—Bribie Island's northern tip sits minutes away by kayak. Paddle the tidal lagoon past upside-down jellyfish, sea cucumbers and stingrays, or explore Pumicestone Passage, a nursery ground teeming with migratory waders, pelicans and kites. An hour's rental lets you reach this protected National Park shoreline with your own provisions and time to spare.

Sunrise Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour (single kayak)

Launch from Sydney Harbour for a guided two-hour kayak at first light, paddling past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from water level. You'll navigate the working harbour with experienced guides who prioritise safety without sacrificing the paddling experience. All gear supplied. Open to anyone aged 12 and up, regardless of fitness or prior kayaking experience.

2 hoursfrom AUD $179

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