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Tours in Australia

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Private Sydney Snorkeling Experience: Explore Cabbage Tree Bay

Snorkel Cabbage Tree Bay's protected waters with a private guide who tailors the experience to your comfort level. This two-hour Manly outing takes you into Sydney's shifting marine seasons, where Blue Gropers and other natives thrive in the no-take reserve. Your guide handles safety briefings, spotting tips, and local ecology while you explore at your own pace. Hotel pick-up available.

Informative Oyster Activity: Handling, Shucking & Storing + Kayaking

Spend three-and-a-half hours learning the craft of Sydney Rock Oysters from growers who know them intimately. You'll discover what makes these molluscs prized, track how flavour shifts through the year, and master the practical skills of selecting, storing and opening them like a pro. The session wraps with a paddle on the water to digest what you've learned.

3h 30mfrom AUD $250

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney sights tour 1 Hour

Ride pillion on a local's cherished motorcycle through Sydney's streets for an hour of sensory exploration. Your rider—genuinely knowledgeable, genuinely keen—navigates iconic routes whilst you absorb the city's texture, temperature shifts, and street-level character. It's transport as experience: wind, smell, light, and conversation replace the isolation of a tour bus. You'll snap photos mid-ride and hear insider takes on neighbourhoods few tourists properly see. Jackets and helmets provided.

1 hourfrom AUD $161

Kakadu Day Tour-Yellow Water-Nourlangie-Ubirr-Cahills-Fogg Dam

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Kakadu Day Tour-Yellow Water-Nourlangie-Ubirr-Cahills-Fogg Dam

A full-day private tour of Kakadu National Park departing from Darwin, visiting Yellow Water wetlands, Aboriginal rock art sites at Nourlangie and Ubirr, Fogg Dam, and Cahills Crossing over 13–15 hours. You'll see ancient rock galleries, panoramic escarpment views, and wetland wildlife before finishing with dinner at Humpty Doo Pub. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages included throughout.

13 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $1900

Port Macquarie day tour to Ellenborough Falls & Comboyne Rock

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Port Macquarie day tour to Ellenborough Falls & Comboyne Rock

A private eight-hour day tour from Port Macquarie that takes you to Ellenborough Falls and Comboyne Rock in your own air-conditioned vehicle. You control the pace—linger at lookouts as long as you like, or tackle walking tracks at your own speed. The small-group model means access to quieter spots that larger tour buses can't reach, and your driver knows the back roads well. Bring your own music, pack a picnic, and explore the hinterland at a tempo that suits your group.

8 hoursfrom AUD $160

Sydney Icons & Bondi Half Day Private Tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney Icons & Bondi Half Day Private Tour

A four-hour private introduction to Sydney's most recognisable landmarks, guided by someone who knows the city inside out. Your driver tailors the route to what interests you most—whether that's the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, coastal views, or hidden corners locals love. You'll cover essential Sydney in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stopping where you want, moving at your pace. Ideal for first-timers and returning visitors alike.

4 hoursfrom AUD $923

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Tour

Traverse one of Australia's most striking coastal routes in a private vehicle, covering 243 kilometres of limestone cliffs, secluded coves, and temperate rainforest over a full day. This 12-hour tour runs reverse—starting near Port Campbell and heading toward Torquay—which strategically sidesteps peak crowds at famous sites like the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. You'll navigate winding clifftop roads with your own driver, stopping to explore dramatic rock formations and hidden beaches at your own pace, with hot drinks provided throughout.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1050

Private Mornington Wine Tour Small Group

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Private Mornington Wine Tour Small Group

Explore Mornington Peninsula's wineries with dedicated transport and a driver who knows the region. This eight-hour private tour includes door-to-door pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and winery tasting fees—leaving you free to focus on the wines and views. Your itinerary bends to your interests, whether you're keen on cool-climate reds, want extra time at a favourite cellar door, or need to work around family schedules.

Bangarra at Sydney Opera House – Sheltering

Catch Bangarra Dance Theatre's Sheltering at the Sydney Opera House, a 1 hour 20 minute showcase of three contemporary works rooted in over 65,000 years of First Nations culture. The company, established in 1989, blends traditional knowledge with modern movement to explore themes of Country, identity, and belonging. This is dance that speaks to land, spirit, and the ongoing resilience of Indigenous Australia.

Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Walk the headland at Byron Bay with an Arakwal Bundjalung guide who shares Country knowledge spanning coastal rainforest, wave-carved cliffs, and sheltered inlets. The 90-minute circuit pairs landscape with cultural storytelling, finishing with native bush tucker and tea. You'll move at a steady pace across natural terrain, learning how the land sustained people for thousands of years before the town existed.

1h 30mfrom AUD $75

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

This 10-hour loop from Cairns connects three distinct Queensland landmarks in one day. You'll explore Paronella Park, a 1930s castle surrounded by gardens and cascades, then step into Herberton's open-air museum with its 60-plus restored buildings from the pioneering era. Finish at Granite Gorge where you hand-feed the endemic Mareeba Rock Wallabies. Your local guide leads a small group of up to six, travelling in air-conditioned comfort.

10 hoursfrom AUD $285

Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton

Explore Bladensburg National Park on a four-hour guided tour from Winton, visiting one of the region's earliest settlements now preserved as parkland. You'll travel through the park's rugged terrain and pastoral history in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping to discover how early settlers shaped this landscape and what the natural environment tells about the area's past.

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

Sixty minutes surveying the Great Barrier Reef from the air, tracking two major reef systems in a single flight. You'll spot rays, turtles and sharks moving across the coral gardens below. The scale of the reef—its sprawl, colour and complexity—hits differently from above. Complimentary refreshments included.

Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

Earn your Open Water Diver certification over three days on the Gold Coast, then put it straight to use with two guided dives at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. You'll descend into one of the region's premier dive sites, encounter turtles and rays, and navigate colourful reef systems under professional supervision. All training, equipment, and those inaugural ocean dives are included—no hidden costs.

3 daysfrom AUD $595

Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour

A four-hour guided loop through Adelaide's core neighbourhoods and the nearby hills. Your driver navigates you past significant buildings and viewpoints, stopping to explore Hahndorf—a historic German settlement in the Adelaide Hills—before returning to the city. You'll hear local stories and gain perspective on how Adelaide's layout and landmarks shaped its character. Water and a chocolate gift are provided; plan lunch separately.

Ethical Adventures - WILD & FREE - 2 Day - Litchfield / Kakadu

This two-day small-group tour across Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks pairs swimming holes and walking tracks with early-morning Yellow Waters cruises and Indigenous knowledge shared by experienced local guides. You'll move through two distinct landscapes—Litchfield's cascading waterfalls and rock pools, then Kakadu's floodplains and escarpment country—staying overnight in simple but comfortable accommodation. The itinerary balances active exploration with quieter observation, spotting wildlife and learning about traditional plant use and seasonal rhythms that shape the region.

Mona Like a Rockstar

Board the ferry's exclusive Posh Pit lounge for a thirty-minute cruise down the Derwent River to Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art, where you'll spend six and a half hours exploring David Walsh's subterranean collection of provocative art and antiquities. A dedicated host guides you through cocktails at The Void Bar, a chef-curated lunch with wine pairings in Faro Bar, James Turrell's immersive light installation, and final views from The Source Restaurant—all bookended by ferry snacks and drinks.

Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania

A seven-hour guided circuit through Tasmania's Huon Valley wine region, starting and finishing in Hobart. You'll visit five independent producers—three vineyards and two cider makers—sampling their output with knowledgeable commentary. The route takes in fortified wines, liqueurs, gin and ciders at family-run operations handpicked for character. A scenic drive winds through the valley; lunch isn't included but eaten at one of the stops.

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

Board a sailing yacht from Magnetic Island for six hours of coastal cruising, swimming and wildlife spotting. After a short ferry from Townsville, you'll anchor in a sheltered bay with granite outcrops and hoop pines as your backdrop. Swim or beachcomb, then settle in for locally sourced prawns and antipasto paired with regional wines and beers. Watch for sea eagles, kites, reef fish and turtles in their natural habitat. The crew invites you to take the helm or learn sailing basics if keen. Return ferry included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $279

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour

A three-day private tour of Victoria's Great Ocean Road with your own driver and guide, departing Melbourne at 10am. You'll explore the limestone cliffs and coastal scenery from Apollo Bay as your base, including the 12 Apostles rock formations and Great Otway National Park. The extended timeframe lets you tackle forest walks and quieter stretches beyond the standard stops, returning to Melbourne around 4pm on day three.

Airport Shuttle - Accommodation to Airport

Direct shuttle from your Alice Springs digs to the airport, timed to sync with your flight departure. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your accommodation and gets you to the terminal with buffer time to check in without rushing. Journey runs between 10 minutes to an hour depending on your location.

10 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $23

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Swan Valley Region Private Day Tours

Explore the Swan Valley, one of Australia's oldest and most accessible wine regions, on a customised private tour lasting 6–8 hours. Rather than a straightforward vineyard crawl, this outing balances tastings across 40+ wineries, breweries and distilleries with visits to local artisans—blacksmiths, stonemasons and textile designers—who inject genuine character into the valley. Hotel transfers, a knowledgeable driver and flexibility to steer your own itinerary mean you'll experience the region at your own pace.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $530

Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people

★ 5.0 (5)

✈️ Transfers

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Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people

A private SUV or MPV whisks you from Brisbane Airport straight to your Noosa accommodation in roughly two hours, handling up to three passengers and their checked luggage without fuss. The vehicle arrives at your terminal, loads your bags, and deposits you at your hotel or private address. Child seats and boosters are fitted free on request. It's a straightforward point-to-point service that beats the airport shuttle grind, especially if you're travelling as a small group or with little ones.

Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2

A 90-minute evening afloat on the Yarra River with your partner, featuring a three-course meal from a respected local kitchen, wine, beer and soft drinks included. The boat departs from Melbourne's central riverside precinct, offering views of the city's illuminated skyline and parklands as you dine. Designed for couples seeking an intimate dining experience without the formality of a restaurant.

1h 30mfrom AUD $589

Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience

Catch the Australian Open in Melbourne with a guide who knows the circuit inside out. This 5-hour tour gives you an all-day ground pass to roam the courts, watch elite tennis players, and pick up the inside stories of how the tournament shaped Australian sporting culture. Small groups of no more than 15 mean you'll actually hear your guide over the crowd.

Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour

Pair granite peaks and penguin colonies in a single day across Victoria's coast. This 12.5-hour private tour starts at Wilson's Promontory—hiking through fern-lined forest to Mt Bishop for lunch with panoramic views—then shifts south to Phillip Island for the evening penguin return. You'll travel in a Mercedes with a knowledgeable driver who handles logistics, leaving you free to absorb the landscape and wildlife.

12h 30mfrom AUD $1197

Jim Jim Falls - Kakadu Full Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

★ 5.0 (5)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Jim Jim Falls - Kakadu Full Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

A full-day excursion to Jim Jim Falls in Kakadu National Park, departing from Jabiru or Cooinda. Led by an accredited father-and-daughter team known for their relaxed approach and local knowledge, this tour includes return transport, packed lunch, and snacks. The trek involves moderate hiking to reach the dramatic waterfall and natural pool. Park access depends on ranger conditions and typically runs July through October. Ideal for fit travellers seeking authentic Kakadu without the coach-tour atmosphere.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $450

2-Day Perth to Margaret River Premium Wine and Sightseeing Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

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2-Day Perth to Margaret River Premium Wine and Sightseeing Tour

A two-day escape from Perth into Margaret River's wine country, combining vineyard tastings at established estates with regional sightseeing. Stay overnight in a premium beachside or town resort, with guided visits to limestone caves and coastal landscapes woven between cellar door sessions. Includes hotel transfers, two multi-course lunches paired with local wines, and cave entry.

Cruise Ship Flinders Chase Tour

Spend nine hours exploring Kangaroo Island's Flinders Chase National Park with a local guide who unpacks the region's geological and human stories. You'll walk among Australian sea lions at their natural haunt, absorb the turquoise waters of Vivonne Bay, and photograph the island's most dramatic landmarks—Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and the heritage lighthouse. The tour balances self-directed exploration with guided commentary, letting you move at your own pace across this rugged coastline.

Private Winery Tour from Hobart

Spend seven hours exploring Tasmania's Coal River Valley wine region with door-to-door transport from Hobart. Visit two included tastings at established vineyards, then choose additional sites to explore or let your guide decide. The twist: belt out karaoke tracks between stops in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You'll also pause in Richmond to photograph Australia's oldest bridge and grab a famous scallop curry pie from the local bakery.

3 Hour Forest Bathing at Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Spend three hours moving slowly through Kings Park's sprawling grounds, guided by a forest therapy practitioner who teaches you to notice what's actually happening around and within you. You'll start with gentle movement, then walk at a contemplative pace, pausing for sensory awareness exercises and stillness. The session wraps with a tea ceremony. It's less about exercise, more about how trees and quiet can shift your nervous system.

3 hoursfrom AUD $136

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Pinnacles Desert Private Tour

A nine-hour private tour exploring Nambung National Park's striking Pinnacles Desert, 200 kilometres north of Perth. You'll travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with an experienced guide who tailors the pace to suit you. The route takes in natural landscapes en route to the desert's distinctive limestone formations, with sandboarding included. Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation, plus entry and water provided.

[Private Tour] “Penguin Parade” Phillip Island Tour.

Spend a full day on Phillip Island watching little penguins return to shore at dusk, often in groups of up to a thousand. You'll also explore Churchill Island's working farm with sheep dog displays and shearing demonstrations, plus visit a wildlife park where you can hand-feed wallabies, echidnas, reptiles and native birds. Your private guide tailors the pace to your interests, whether that's farm history, flower gardens or animal encounters. Transport, park entry and premium penguin seating included.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $990

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

Trace Melbourne's Chinatown through two centuries of underworld intrigue, from the 1850s gold rush onwards. Your guide draws directly from archival police records—15 years of research—to unpack the smuggling networks, illegal gambling dens, and protection rackets that shaped this neighbourhood. You'll walk streets where extortion and gang violence played out in plain sight, while authorities turned a blind eye. The included booklet features mugshots, confiscated artefacts, and hand-drawn crime maps that bring these stories into sharp focus.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Afternoon Tour

This 2.5-hour afternoon excursion takes you to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, where you'll traverse distinct alpine ecosystems and absorb views across Hobart and the Derwent River. Your experienced local guide leads you through the Observatory, Exhibition Gardens circuit, and Western Wilderness viewing deck—one of Australia's last untouched wilderness zones. On the way down, you'll pause at Cascade Gardens and the historic Female Factory convict site. Weather permitting, winter visits may include snow.

Ningaloo In A Full day Hike and Snorkel Tour

Spend eight hours exploring both the underwater and terrestrial sides of Western Australia's Ningaloo region. You'll walk through Yardie Creek Gorge in Cape Range National Park, then swap boots for fins at Turquoise Bay to snorkel directly off the beach. A guide leads both activities, lunch is included at Milyering, and you'll visit the lighthouse. The full itinerary covers reef ecosystems and rugged coastal ranges in a single outing.

8 hoursfrom AUD $245

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Cape Raoul Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

A 10-hour coastal expedition from Hobart that combines a 90-minute wilderness cruise with a visit to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll travel by coach to the Tasman Peninsula, where the Southern Ocean batters towering dolerite cliffs and sea arches. The cruise takes you to Cape Raoul to spot Australian and long-nosed fur seals lounging amongst 170-million-year-old columnar rock formations. Return transport from Hobart included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $260

Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS

★ 5.0 (5)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS

This eight-and-a-half-hour private tour combines Melbourne's urban landmarks with close encounters at a wildlife facility, letting you spot little penguins in daylight rather than waiting for evening. You'll see free-roaming kangaroos, up to 15 koalas, tree kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, emus and dingos, then visit iconic city spots. An air-conditioned vehicle and all entry fees are included, making it a seamless full-day outing.

Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

Charter a private boat on the Yarra River with your own skipper for 90 minutes of Melbourne's riverside scenery. Depart from Docklands with a bottle of Australian wine and a curated cheese board, taking in the city's waterfront landmarks at your own pace. Perfect for couples, small groups, or anyone after an intimate waterside experience without the crowds.

1h 30mfrom AUD $440

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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Melbourne Walking Tours

Walk Melbourne's laneways and landmarks with a local guide who knows where the city ticks. Over 3–4 hours, you'll navigate hidden corners, grade-listed buildings, and the stories behind them—stopping for coffee at an independent café along the way. The Free Tram Zone gets you between pockets of the city cheaply, so you cover ground without rushing. Best for anyone wanting to read the place properly, not just tick boxes.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $120

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