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Broken Head Aboriginal Tour
5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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
Sunrise Uluru Private Tour
5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Sunrise Uluru Private Tour

A four-hour private tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park guided by long-time regional residents who work closely with the local Aboriginal community. Watch the rock face shift colour at sunrise whilst learning the cultural narratives embedded in the landscape. Your guide shares knowledge of waterholes, ancient rock art sites, and the spiritual significance of the formations. The flexibility of a private tour means you set the pace and focus on what interests you most.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1100
Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour With Lunch
5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour With Lunch

A private seven-hour tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region with dedicated driver, three winery tastings, and a shared lunch included. You'll travel in a small group (6–13 people) through rolling vineyard country in a comfortable vehicle, stopping at selected cellar doors to sample local wines and eat well without worrying about logistics or navigating unfamiliar roads.

7 hoursfrom AUD $199
Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport
5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport

Skip the airport taxi rank entirely with this private transfer from Melbourne CBD to the airport, taking 30–45 minutes door-to-door. A professional driver collects you from your starting point, handles your luggage, and delivers you to departures in a climate-controlled vehicle. You'll arrive refreshed rather than stressed, with chilled water on hand and zero faffing about.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $148
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Tour
5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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 Sydney Snorkeling Experience: Explore Cabbage Tree Bay
5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $170
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

This seven-to-eleven-hour private tour tracks the South Coast of New South Wales, threading between dramatic coastal formations and ancient bushland. You'll witness the Sea Cliff Bridge's engineering feat, investigate blowholes at Kiama where the ocean hammers against rock, and venture into Minnamurra Rainforest where lyrebirds call and wallabies graze. The itinerary spans Stanwell Tops, Austinmer Beach and the quiet village of Jamberoo, revealing layered basalt cliffs and fern-draped gullies that feel remote despite their proximity to Sydney.

7 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $560
Private Surf Lesson at Margaret River in Western Australia
5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Private Surf Lesson at Margaret River in Western Australia

A two-hour private surf lesson at Margaret River with a qualified instructor who'll teach you to read the ocean safely and build genuine competence in the water. You'll work one-on-one with experienced coaches at one of Western Australia's premier breaks, learning proper technique from the start rather than picking up bad habits. Wetsuits and boards provided—you just bring fitness and willingness.

2 hoursfrom AUD $90
Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise
5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise

Door-to-door drive from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise with a dedicated vehicle and driver. This private transfer covers the 60–90 minute journey with air conditioning, onboard WiFi, and reliable arrival timing. Accommodates up to three passengers comfortably, with infant seats available if needed. Service animals welcome.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $160
Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour
5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour

A flexible 8–9 hour winery tour across Mornington Peninsula that mixes wine, beer and spirits tastings at four venues. Pick up from Melbourne CBD or the peninsula itself, then shape your own itinerary: stick to wine all day or branch into breweries and distilleries as you fancy. The focus is on building a crew vibe from the moment you board—control the playlist, chat with fellow travellers, and hit tastings without the stiffness of traditional wine tours. Lunch stops are self-catered from three options.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $175
Private Sydney City Customized Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Sydney City Customized Tour

A six to seven-hour private tour steered by a Sydney-born guide who weaves together the city's landmark sites—Rocks, Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Botanic Gardens—with Indigenous heritage and colonial narratives. You'll move through evolving inner-city neighbourhoods, catch lunch views at Bondi, walk the clifftop coastal path, and finish at Darling Harbour. The itinerary flexes to your group's pace and interests; pickup and drop-off from your hotel included.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $350
Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Orange NSW
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Orange NSW

Explore Orange's lesser-known vineyard estates on a private half-day tour tailored to your group of two to six. Your dedicated guide navigates you through boutique producers in a comfortable vehicle, steering clear of the tourist circuit. You'll taste wines directly from winemakers and small-batch producers while learning what makes this cool-climate region distinctive. All facility fees are covered; you're free to purchase bottles separately if anything catches your palate.

5 hoursfrom AUD $215
Mona Like a Rockstar
5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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.

6h 30mfrom AUD $540
Sydney Origin Story Walk in The Rocks
5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Sydney Origin Story Walk in The Rocks

Walk through Sydney's earliest streets with a guide who treats history like theatre. This 2.5-hour circuit of The Rocks uncovers the convict-era scheming, illegal pubs, and survival tactics that shaped the city, stopping for tastings of native Australian ingredients along the way. You'll hear stories anchored to the actual places where they unfolded, delivered with wit and without the usual tour-guide polish.

2h 30mfrom AUD $68
Cael’s Gate Wine and Cheese Tasting in Hunter Valley
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Cael’s Gate Wine and Cheese Tasting in Hunter Valley

Taste wines at Cael's Gate in Hunter Valley with a knowledgeable cellar door specialist. Over two hours, you'll sample vintages from the vineyard whilst seated on the wrap-around balcony or patio, paired with a curated selection of local cheeses. The tasting room offers multiple settings—balcony views across vines and ranges, open patio for groups, or the modern cellar door—so you can choose your preferred backdrop.

2 hoursfrom AUD $30
Private Tour: Jenolan Caves & Blue Mountains in a day
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Tour: Jenolan Caves & Blue Mountains in a day

Spend a full day exploring two of New South Wales' standout natural formations with a private driver steering you through the Blue Mountains and out to Jenolan Caves. Departing from your Sydney hotel, you'll cover roughly 200 kilometres with someone who knows the region well, stopping at viewpoints and walking trails that reveal why these landscapes draw travellers repeatedly. Ten to twelve hours gives you genuine time to absorb the escarpments, limestone formations and valley views without the rush of a coach group.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $897
Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

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.

7 hoursfrom AUD $250
Guided Kayak Adventure Tour 3hrs options please check the website
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Guided Kayak Adventure Tour 3hrs options please check the website

Paddle through Moreton Bay's marine park on a guided three-and-a-half-hour kayak tour departing from Raby Bay, just 30 minutes south of Brisbane. Navigate mangrove channels, weave past secluded islands, and scan the water for dolphins, turtles and dugongs. The route covers roughly six kilometres at a steady pace with a midway rest stop where hot drinks and snacks appear. Designed for paddlers with solid experience and moderate fitness.

3h 30mfrom AUD $149
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
VIVID Exclusive Champagne Cruise
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

VIVID Exclusive Champagne Cruise

Skip the foreshore crowds and watch Sydney's Vivid light festival from Spectre, a sleek European sports cruiser built in 2017. This 90-minute private cruise limits numbers to nine guests, gliding through the harbour as installations illuminate the water around you. Sip French Champagne from your reserved seat while the city's annual light-and-sound spectacle unfolds at close range. Two seatings run nightly: early evening (6:15–7:45 pm) or later (8:00–9:30 pm), departing from Campbells Cove Sunday to Friday, or Barangaroo on weekends.

1h 30mfrom AUD $1480
'Have A Go' Clay Target Shooting - Brisbane (Belmont)
5.0 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

'Have A Go' Clay Target Shooting - Brisbane (Belmont)

Learn to shoot clay targets at this Brisbane range run by accomplished competitive shooters. You'll spend two and a half hours firing a shotgun at airborne targets under expert tuition. No licence, prior experience, or fitness requirements—the coaches break down the basics and get you hitting within the session. It's genuinely accessible, whether you're curious about the sport or after something different to do.

2h 30mfrom AUD $189
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Afternoon Tour
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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.

2h 30mfrom AUD $65
DolphinTour National Park adventure noosa bywaterWhalesongsnoosa
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

DolphinTour National Park adventure noosa bywaterWhalesongsnoosa

Spend 90 minutes aboard a research vessel exploring Noosa National Park's waters with a marine scientist. You'll track resident dolphins as they interact with the boat, spot turtles and other creatures, and listen to live hydrophone feeds of whale and dolphin communications through onboard speakers. The boat moves slowly enough to wander freely and observe the coastal landscape, whilst a knowledgeable researcher contextualises what you're seeing and hearing in real time.

1h 30mfrom AUD $100
Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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.

4 hoursfrom AUD $159
Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining | From Sydney CBD

Skip the Hunter Valley crowds on this small-group wine tour that prioritises quality tastings over tick-box tourism. You'll spend the day in a luxury vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide, calling in at three carefully chosen wineries: Mount Pleasant for a guided tasting with charcuterie, the rarely-opened Thomas Allen Wines, and Mount View Estate with valley views. Lunch at Bistro Molines is self-funded and self-directed—choose what appeals from their two-course menu. The whole experience unfolds over 10 hours from your Sydney CBD base.

10 hoursfrom AUD $380
Luxury Hunter Valley Tour: 3 Tastings, Gin, Lunch & Chocolatier
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Luxury Hunter Valley Tour: 3 Tastings, Gin, Lunch & Chocolatier

A six-hour wine tour through Hunter Valley's Broke-Fordwich and Pokolbin regions with groups capped at 11 people. You'll taste premium wines at three boutique cellar doors, lunch at a French brasserie on Keith Tulloch's grounds, visit an artisan chocolatier, and optionally add a gin tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Designed for solo travellers, couples and friends after a refined country escape without the crowds.

6 hoursfrom AUD $239
Luxury Sydney Airport Departure Transfer - Sedan/SUV
5.0 (5)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Luxury Sydney Airport Departure Transfer - Sedan/SUV

Skip the airport queue and ride into Sydney in a European sedan or SUV with a professional driver waiting for you on arrival. Your chauffeur handles luggage and navigates you straight to your hotel, leaving you fresh and ready. Bottled water included. Works as arrival or departure transfer, with infant seats and pram space available.

from AUD $161
Darwin City & Mindil Beach Sunset Market experience
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Darwin City & Mindil Beach Sunset Market experience

A guided afternoon exploring Darwin's city centre and coastal neighbourhoods, culminating at Mindil Beach Sunset Markets with reserved seating. Your driver provides local insight throughout the 4–6 hour outing, tailoring stops to your interests. Small group of ten maximum means genuine conversation rather than bus-tour anonymity. Bottled water supplied; air-conditioned transport handles the Top End heat.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $135
Kangaroos & Koalas in the Wild - Private Nature Experience
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kangaroos & Koalas in the Wild - Private Nature Experience

Explore a protected wetland on the Gold Coast where kangaroos graze, koalas rest in eucalyptus trees, and birdlife hunts across open water. This 1 hour 45 minute private outing immerses you in genuine wildlife habitat—not an enclosure. You'll move through native vegetation, encounter animals behaving as they choose, and develop a real sense of how these creatures live beyond tourist settings. Hotel pickup from Surfers Paradise and surrounding areas is included, along with air-conditioned transport.

1h 45mfrom AUD $340
Small Group Tour Sydney City Highlights and Hidden Gems
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Small Group Tour Sydney City Highlights and Hidden Gems

This six-hour small group tour hits Sydney's most recognisable spots—the Harbour Bridge, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Bondi Beach—alongside quieter viewpoints that locals actually favour. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned van with a Sydney-based guide who knows the shortcuts and backstories. Short walks punctuate the day, giving you time to shoot photos and absorb the city's character without feeling rushed.

6 hoursfrom AUD $249
Private Tour: Sydney Highlights In A Day
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Tour: Sydney Highlights In A Day

A curated four-hour spin through Sydney's defining landmarks, tailored for groups up to seven. You'll explore The Rocks' cobbled colonial streets, catch the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from multiple angles, sweep through inner-city neighborhoods, and finish at Bondi and Manly's famous shores. Your private vehicle and driver handle navigation while you absorb the city's geography and character without the tour-bus crowds.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1150
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.

4 hoursfrom AUD $100
Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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
The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $879
Seafood Sunset Paddle Tour on Lake Macquarie
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Seafood Sunset Paddle Tour on Lake Macquarie

Paddle across Lake Macquarie as darkness falls, stopping on a sand island for a fresh seafood spread prepared by local restaurant Tinta Belmont. This three-hour evening excursion pairs kayaking with stargazing commentary and live music, guided by experienced interpreters who explain the lake's marine ecosystem. Built for couples and adults seeking something beyond standard dinner outings, you'll navigate in double kayaks fitted with LED lighting, returning to shore under the stars.

3 hoursfrom AUD $570
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
All Inclusive Twilight Nights Little India Half Day Tour
5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

All Inclusive Twilight Nights Little India Half Day Tour

Experience Harris Park's Little India as it transforms at dusk on this three-hour guided tour. Your local guide opens doors to family-run shops, street vendors and community spaces tucked away from main thoroughfares. Sample regional dishes prepared fresh, try henna application and jewellery, learn Hindi phrases from residents, and participate in a short cooking demonstration. The tour bundles hotel collection, all food and drink, cultural activities and a professional photo session into one outing.

3 hoursfrom AUD $299
Cape Raoul Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
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
Guided Snorkeling Experience in Bondi
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Guided Snorkeling Experience in Bondi

Head out from Bondi for a four-hour snorkelling session led by experienced instructors who keep groups small and focused. You'll explore the coastal waters with all gear provided, transported in an air-conditioned vehicle. The team runs through fundamentals before you hit the water, making sure you're comfortable with your kit and the conditions ahead. Guides speak Spanish, English, Italian, Dutch, and Simplified Chinese.

4 hoursfrom AUD $108
Poihakena tours: stories of Maori in Sydney
5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Poihakena tours: stories of Maori in Sydney

Walk through The Rocks with a Māori guide who'll reveal over two centuries of Māori presence in Sydney—trading posts, homes, meeting places woven into this historic precinct. You'll hear stories from people who know them firsthand, not from textbooks. This is the only Māori-led tour in Australia, a country where one in five Māori now call home. Two hours, ground level, no fitness barriers.

2 hoursfrom AUD $60
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