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Tours in Australia

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6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour – Popular Sights in One Day
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour – Popular Sights in One Day

A half-day private tour showcasing Brisbane's key landmarks with a knowledgeable driver guiding your group through the city's highlights. Five to six hours of relaxed sightseeing includes hotel, airport or cruise terminal pick-up and drop-off within Brisbane City limits, plus bottled water and light snacks. Designed for small groups seeking an easy introduction to what the city offers without the rush.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1650
Raby Bay Wildlife Kayak Tour
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Raby Bay Wildlife Kayak Tour

Paddle through Raby Bay's sheltered waters just half an hour from Brisbane, spotting dugongs, turtles and dolphins along the way. This 90-minute guided kayak outing suits everyone from complete beginners to experienced paddlers, with local guides explaining the bay's marine life and heritage as you drift through calm conditions. Choose between a group paddle or private tour with friends and family.

1h 30mfrom AUD $79
Luxury Range Rover Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Luxury Range Rover Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Explore South Australia's Barossa Valley in a luxury Range Rover Sport with a private driver-guide over 3.5 hours. You'll visit three wineries or producers of your choice (wine, gin, craft beer, or food), stop at scenic lookouts, and hear local insights during the drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off included for Barossa-based accommodation.

3h 30mfrom AUD $249
Port Lincoln Full-day Exploration Tour
5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Port Lincoln Full-day Exploration Tour

Spend eight hours exploring Port Lincoln's rugged coastline and outback with a photographer guide. You'll track native wildlife—emus, koalas, and seabirds—across pristine terrain, tackle towering sand dunes by 4WD, and feast on local seafood. Small groups capped at six travellers keep things intimate and flexible. Coffee, lunch, and snacks included throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise
5.0 (10)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise

Door-to-door private car service from Gold Coast Airport directly to Surfers Paradise, taking 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver collects you promptly and delivers you to your accommodation without detours or shared stops. Seats up to three passengers in an air-conditioned sedan with onboard WiFi, ideal if you want to settle in straight after landing rather than wait for a shuttle or navigate public transport.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $75
Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour: Australian Sailing Start Crewing
5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour: Australian Sailing Start Crewing

Pick up fundamental crewing skills over two days on Sydney Harbour's iconic waters. This 12-hour Australian Sailing accredited course takes complete beginners through boat handling, safety protocols and essential techniques like tacking, gybing and emergency procedures. Your qualified instructor covers the theory and hands-on practice needed to crew a keelboat confidently. No prior sailing experience required—just show up ready to learn in one of the world's premier sailing locations.

2 daysfrom AUD $595
Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets

Skip the queue-ups and see Sydney through a local's eyes on this seven-to-eight-hour private tour. Your guide steers you past the postcard stops—Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach—towards the cobbled laneways of The Rocks, sweeping vistas from North Head, and neighbourhood spots tourists miss. Finish at Manly's waterfront with craft beer and lunch picked to suit your pace and interests. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a dedicated guide who knows which stories matter.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $495
Sydney Icons, Bays & Beaches
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Icons, Bays & Beaches

A two-hour private harbour cruise that captures Sydney's most recognisable sights without the crowds. You'll navigate past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, cruise past waterfront estates tucked into coves, and spot the quieter beaches sheltered within national parks. Perfect timing if you're arriving early or departing late, with a local skipper who knows which angles work best and where the light hits right.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1680
Snorkeling Adventure for Kids with Private Guide In Sydney
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Snorkeling Adventure for Kids with Private Guide In Sydney

Explore Sydney's underwater world with your kids on this 90-minute private snorkel at Clovelly Beach. A certified guide tailors the experience to your family's comfort level, adjusting depth, pace and activities so everyone stays engaged. Children aged 8+ can discover colourful fish and marine life in sheltered, calm waters whilst adults explore further if they wish. All gear fits properly—masks, fins and flotation aids included.

1h 30mfrom AUD $188
Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour

Chase humpback whales through Platypus Bay aboard Wipe Out, a high-speed catamaran built for close encounters along K'gari's western coastline. This 4.5-hour Hervey Bay expedition puts you at water level with these migrating giants, then anchors at a remote beach for swimming, paddleboarding, or beach games. Conditions permitting, you'll have the chance to enter the water alongside the whales themselves.

4h 30mfrom AUD $165
Virtual Reality Zombie Shooting Game
5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Virtual Reality Zombie Shooting Game

Step into Safe Night at VR Kingdom in Sydney and hunt zombies across a free-roam virtual battlefield where you walk untetethered through immersive environments. This 30-minute shooting game uses cutting-edge headsets and motion controllers to drop you into a thriller scenario with real stakes. You'll move freely through spaces, aim at targets, and coordinate with other players in one session. It's designed for ages 17 and up, demanding quick reflexes and tactical thinking rather than fitness.

30 minfrom AUD $49
Private Transfers Cairns Airport to Port Douglas
5.0 (10)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfers Cairns Airport to Port Douglas

Direct private car service from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas, taking around an hour. Choose from standard sedans through to spacious people movers depending on group size and preference. The operator has three decades of experience running reliable transfers across the region, with consistent attention to detail and customer service. Baby seats and specialised infant restraints available on request.

1 hourfrom AUD $307
Trevena Glen 2hr Animal Tour
5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Trevena Glen 2hr Animal Tour

Spend two hours at Trevena Glen farm getting up close with a diverse mix of animals in hands-on encounters led by a knowledgeable guide. You'll interact with donkeys, alpacas, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs, turkeys and more across the property. Small groups of up to 15 people mean plenty of attention and genuine connection with the animals, making this ideal for families or anyone keen to step beyond the typical petting-zoo experience.

2 hoursfrom AUD $110
A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour

A bespoke eight-hour private tour through Australia's Barossa Valley, visiting three distinct wineries spanning traditional winemaking to experimental varieties and premium producers. You'll taste alongside a knowledgeable guide, break for a multi-course lunch paired with regional wines, and return to your hotel without driving. The itinerary flexes to your interests—want to skip the obvious stops and hunt smaller producers instead, you can.

8 hoursfrom AUD $900
Sunset Jet Ski Tour on the Brisbane River
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Jet Ski Tour on the Brisbane River

Pilot your own jet ski down the Brisbane River during golden hour, taking in the city's illuminated skyline and riverside landmarks from the water. This 90-minute tour launches from the CBD and guides you past Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, South Bank Parklands, and the botanical gardens. You'll handle a modern 2025 Sea-Doo with support from experienced operators who've been running these tours for over a decade. No prior experience or licence required—just the willingness to follow safety protocols.

1h 30mfrom AUD $320
Disco Loco Sydney Craziest Silent Disco Tour
5.0 (10)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Disco Loco Sydney Craziest Silent Disco Tour

Dance your way around Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes wearing wireless headphones tuned to your choice of music. This guided tour weaves through Circular Quay and The Rocks, stopping at Harbour View Hotel for drinks, punctuated by music trivia and dancing in public spaces. You'll hear pop, classics, and funk whilst exploring landmarks most visitors miss. Age 5 and up welcome.

1h 30mfrom AUD $35
Private Essential Sydney Tour Including Lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Essential Sydney Tour Including Lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

A guided five-hour circuit through Sydney's essential landmarks in a private air-conditioned minivan. You'll tick off the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Botanical Gardens before lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club overlooking Rushcutters Bay, then finish with time to wander Bondi Beach. Hotel pickups and drop-offs included, plus all meals and drinks.

5 hoursfrom AUD $819
Pinnacle Day Adventure Tour
5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Pinnacle Day Adventure Tour

Spend a full day exploring Western Australia's Pinnacles Desert with a knowledgeable local guide. This 10-hour expedition combines walking amongst the limestone formations, sandboarding down golden dunes, and a scenic drive to reach these remote landmarks. Your guide knows the terrain intimately and will navigate you through the desert's best vantage points, with plenty of time to photograph the otherworldly landscape before returning.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1100
Sydney Queer Walking Tour
5.0 (9)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Sydney Queer Walking Tour

A two-hour walk through Sydney's queer past and present, tracing hidden Indigenous perspectives through colonial suppression to the radical 1970s uprising. You'll discover the stories behind Australia's most visible LGBTQ+ figures, the watershed 1978 Mardi Gras, and how the community navigated the AIDS crisis. Coffee or tea included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $75
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

A customisable private tour of Sydney's southern coast combining Royal National Park exploration with optional Symbio Wildlife Park visits. Your driver shapes the itinerary around your interests—whether that's coastal hikes, wildlife spotting, photography or leisurely cafe stops. You'll travel in a spacious, air-conditioned Mercedes rather than a packed minibus, covering the park's best vistas and Wollongong's highlights over eight hours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $433
Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney
5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney

A 10–11 hour private wine tour departing Sydney that takes you into the Hunter Valley, Australia's founding wine region. You'll visit up to four wineries of your choosing, sampling varieties like Semillion, Shiraz and Chardonnay, with optional cheese or chocolate pairings. The itinerary flexes around your preferences—pick the estates, the wines, even your lunch spot. An optional detour through Wollombi, a historic village frozen in time, breaks up the drive north.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $675
Blue Mountains Private Tours Sydney Zoo & Scenic World Inclusive
5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Blue Mountains Private Tours Sydney Zoo & Scenic World Inclusive

Spend a full day exploring Sydney's Blue Mountains with Rocky Road Tours, a small operator who handles everything personally rather than farming you out to larger companies. Visit Sydney Zoo and Scenic World across 8–10 hours, travelling in a private vehicle with a local guide who knows the region well. Pick-up from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal is included, and your itinerary can flex to suit your interests. The pace is deliberately unhurried—no rushing between stops.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $549
2-Night Self-Guided Clare Valley Vineyards Trail Bike Tour from Auburn
5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

2-Night Self-Guided Clare Valley Vineyards Trail Bike Tour from Auburn

Pedal through South Australia's Clare Valley over three days, following the Riesling Rail Trail past heritage vineyards and cellar doors. You'll cycle at your own pace between Auburn and Clare, stopping at up to five wineries to taste their offerings whilst enjoying locally-sourced meals. Two nights' accommodation—one in Auburn, one in Clare—plus breakfast, lunch and dinner are sorted. A self-guided ride through wine country without the rush.

3 daysfrom AUD $799
Swan Valley Perth Brewery Tour - Premium Small Group Tour
5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Swan Valley Perth Brewery Tour - Premium Small Group Tour

Spend six hours touring Swan Valley's craft brewery circuit with a knowledgeable local guide and a small group of fellow enthusiasts. You'll visit four respected breweries, tasting everything from crisp pilsners to funky sours, paired with a gourmet pub lunch. The pace is unhurried—this is about savouring beers and conversation, not racing through checkpoints. Transport, tastings, and a proper feed are all included, making it straightforward value for anyone keen to understand what Perth's brewing culture is actually about.

6 hoursfrom AUD $220
Whale Watching Discovery Tour from Lake Macquarie
5.0 (9)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Whale Watching Discovery Tour from Lake Macquarie

Launch from Swansea Bridge into the Swansea Channel aboard the Hydro, a purpose-built vessel designed for close encounters with migrating Humpback Whales along the Lake Macquarie coast. This two-hour expedition positions you at water level to observe these marine giants during one of Earth's most remarkable migrations, guided by accredited wildlife specialists. The return journey sweeps past the dramatic geology of Caves Beach and the Lake Macquarie shoreline.

2 hoursfrom AUD $135
Beauty of the Blue Mountains Private Tour
5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Beauty of the Blue Mountains Private Tour

A full-day private tour through the Blue Mountains World Heritage area that lets you set the pace. Your local guide drives and shapes the itinerary around what catches your interest—whether that's wildlife parks, walking trails through native bushland, isolated clifftop viewpoints, or the mountain village of Leura. You'll see the Three Sisters rock formation and learn how the unique landscape supports its own ecosystem. Hotel pickups bookend a flexible day built entirely around you.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $852
Phillip Island Private Experience
5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Phillip Island Private Experience

A private 8–10 hour tour of Phillip Island combines wildlife encounters, coastal walks and the nightly Penguin Parade. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide to secluded beaches, the Koala Conservation Centre, and clifftop boardwalks overlooking rugged coastline. Watch little penguins return to shore at dusk, waddling past viewing platforms within arm's reach. Morning or afternoon tea included; optional dinner in Cowes township. Your guide weaves in local history and lesser-known stories throughout.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $900
Highlights of the Eurobodalla (half day private tour)
5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Highlights of the Eurobodalla (half day private tour)

A four-hour private coastal tour through Eurobodalla's quieter reaches, where you'll track native wildlife across headlands and scan waterways for marine visitors. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a knowledgeable guide who knows where wallabies graze, dolphins surface, and migratory whales pass. You'll photograph tidal systems, estuaries and secluded beaches far removed from packed tourist spots. Hotel or Moruya airport pickups included, with water and refresher towels provided.

4 hoursfrom AUD $177
Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade
5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade

Spend nine hours on Phillip Island with a private guide steering your day around Cape Woolamai's dramatic coastline, the Nobbies' rocky outcrops, and the nightly return of little penguins to shore. Your guide tailors the itinerary to suit your interests, whether that's spotting fur seals, exploring tidal pools, or simply soaking in the landscape. The tour caps with reserved seating for the Penguin Parade—that magical dusk moment when thousands of birds emerge from the ocean and waddle back to their burrows. Fits up to six travellers in an air-conditioned vehicle with water supplied.

9 hoursfrom AUD $2349
Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch
5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch

Spend eight hours exploring Yarra Valley's finest producers on a private tour from Melbourne. Start with artisan cheese at a local dairy, move through three wineries for tastings, then settle into a champagne brunch featuring house-made charcuterie and oysters at Chandon. Round it out with gin flights at Four Pillars Distillery, punctuated by platters of smoked meats, nuts and house-made accompaniments throughout the day. No hiking boots required—this is about savouring rather than rushing.

8 hoursfrom AUD $680
Port Douglas Sunset Photography Walking Tour
5.0 (9)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Port Douglas Sunset Photography Walking Tour

Walk Port Douglas as light fades across the coast, learning to frame shots that work with your camera or phone. A three-hour guided tour that pairs photography technique with local knowledge, hitting key vantage points around town whilst a guide unpacks the area's history and cultural landmarks. You'll leave with both better images and a clearer read on what makes this corner of Far North Queensland tick.

3 hoursfrom AUD $94
Bike & eBike Hire
5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Bike & eBike Hire

Pedal around Port Douglas at your own pace with a hired bike or eBike, ranging from a few hours to a week-long exploration. Roll along Four Mile Beach, stop at beachfront cafés and pubs, or pack a picnic for the sand. Skip the car park stress and follow a family-friendly treasure hunt that winds through Port Douglas' best spots. Maps and route ideas come with your hire, letting you chart your own course whether you're cycling solo or with kids in tow.

4 hours – 7 daysfrom AUD $35
Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go
5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go

Rise above the Gold Coast Hinterland at dawn with Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast, Australia's most seasoned operator. This 3–4 hour outing combines the quiet thrill of floating over rolling hills and native bushland with a post-flight champagne toast and professional photo keepsake. Hotel transport bookends the experience, leaving you back by mid-morning.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $329
Adelaide Hills Luxury Wine Tour - Private Day Tour
5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Hills Luxury Wine Tour - Private Day Tour

A private six to eight hour wine tour through Adelaide Hills hitting four boutique producers, including Deviation Rd for sparkling and Shaw + Smith for cool-climate whites and pinot. Your guide tailors stops to your interests—whether seeking established names or lesser-known labels. Lunch at Uraidla Hotel breaks up the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Maximum six people keeps it intimate.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900
Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
5.0 (9)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Spend 1 hour 45 minutes floating Sydney Harbour whilst eating your way through a buffet spread. The vessel cuts under the Harbour Bridge and sails past the Opera House, giving you three separate decks to claim a spot and watch the city skyline shift around you. Cold salads, warm mains, and sweets come out as you drift—straightforward, no fuss, decent feed with a view.

1h 45mfrom AUD $95
Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour
5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour

This seven-hour private food tour takes small groups (up to six people) through Sydney's outer suburbs—Cabramatta, Auburn, Campsie, Lakemba and Marrickville—sampling dishes from Vietnamese, Lebanese, Portuguese, and Indian kitchens. You'll eat at neighbourhood spots most visitors miss, visit Sydney Fish Market, try gelato, and weave between markets and street life with a local guide who knows where the real food happens. Eat as much or as little as suits you.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1450
Townsville City Tour
5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Townsville City Tour

This 3-hour Townsville city tour gives you a proper look at the place beyond the guidebook. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through the city's key spots, getting the lay of the land and understanding how locals actually move around here. It's designed to work for everyone—families with prams, solo travellers, people of any fitness level—and you'll finish with enough of a feel for Townsville to know where you want to spend your time next.

3 hoursfrom AUD $75
Tandem Paragliding Cairns
5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Tandem Paragliding Cairns

Launch from a Cairns beach and climb to 1,000 feet harnessed to a certified tandem pilot. This 20-minute flight traces the coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas, delivering unobstructed views of tropical beaches, rainforest ridges, and the Great Barrier Reef sprawling below. The takeoff itself is the rush—no runway, just sand and wind—followed by serene gliding and the option to request aerobatic moves if you want your stomach tested.

20 minfrom AUD $295
Transfer from Whitsunday Coast Airport One way
5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Transfer from Whitsunday Coast Airport One way

Ground transport from Whitsunday Coast Airport to your accommodation via dedicated van or coach, taking 45 minutes to 90 minutes depending on destination. Your driver drops you directly at your resort or B&B entrance with luggage handled separately in tow trailers, keeping the cabin spacious and cool throughout the journey. Vehicles are fully air-conditioned and cater to families with young children, including purpose-built infant seating.

45 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $28
Port Douglas to/from Cairns RETURN TRIP Private Transfer 6 pax
5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Port Douglas to/from Cairns RETURN TRIP Private Transfer 6 pax

Private transfer connecting Port Douglas and Cairns via a scenic 90-minute drive along Far North Queensland's coastal corridor. Your driver collects you from arrival point or accommodation, manages luggage, and delivers you door-to-door in air-conditioned comfort. With up to six passengers, this is straightforward point-to-point transport with a local at the wheel who knows the region well.

1h 30mfrom AUD $580
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