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Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach

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Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach

Experience genuine sailing with a small crew of eight aboard a proper sailing vessel departing Airlie Beach. Unlike crowded sunset tours that motor out with minimal canvas, this two-and-a-half-hour journey actually harnesses wind and sail. You'll help trim sails, feel the boat respond to your input, and watch the sky transform over the Whitsundays. Champagne and canapés included; bring your own other drinks if you prefer.

2h 30mfrom AUD $120

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

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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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $411

Seafood Sunset Paddle Tour on Lake Macquarie

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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

Boab and Myrtle Chandon High Tea in Broome

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Boab and Myrtle Chandon High Tea in Broome

A two-hour high tea in Broome that showcases Kimberley ingredients and flavours with theatrically presented dishes set overlooking Roebuck Bay. You'll taste local staples like Boab nuts and native Myrtle alongside playful plates—think flambéed Camembert—paired with a curated flight of Chandon sparkling wines or non-alcoholic alternatives. Transfers from your Broome accommodation are included, making it a polished afternoon escape that reads as much about regional food culture as indulgence.

2 hoursfrom AUD $235

Ultimate Buggy Tour in Kangaroo Island

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Ultimate Buggy Tour in Kangaroo Island

Tear across Kangaroo Island's remote coastline by buggy, accessing tracks and vistas sealed off from regular tourists. This 2 hour 50 minute off-road run near Vivonne Bay reveals the raw meeting point between temperate and polar waters, with cliffs and beaches that rival South Australia's most dramatic stretches. You'll pilot through terrain that demands proper equipment and local knowledge—both supplied by your guide.

2h 50mfrom AUD $247

Small Group Tour Sydney City Highlights and Hidden Gems

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

DolphinTour National Park adventure noosa bywaterWhalesongsnoosa

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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

Private Sydney City Customized Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Airport Shuttle - Accommodation to Airport

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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

Blue Mountains Big Day Out - Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Blue Mountains Big Day Out - Private Tour

Spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains with your own guide and driver, hitting both the famous spots and quieter corners most visitors miss. You'll get up close with native wildlife at Featherdale, walk to waterfalls through rainforest, hunt for Aboriginal rock art, and lunch at a rural teahouse in Megalong Valley. The private SUV means you can venture onto unsealed roads to hidden lookouts and windswept caves, then finish in the charming mountain village of Leura. Professional photos included.

10h 30mfrom AUD $650

Batemans Bay Overnight Kayak Camping Tour - All Inclusive

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Batemans Bay Overnight Kayak Camping Tour - All Inclusive

Paddle out to a secluded NSW South Coast camp and spend the night in a working waterside setup. This two-day guided tour covers kayak fundamentals, campcraft basics, and all logistics so you focus on paddling, swimming, and eating well. Small groups mean real instruction and slower pace—ideal if you've never sat in a sea kayak or pitched a tent. Everything's supplied: boat, sleeping kit, meals cooked by your guides. Moderate fitness required.

2 daysfrom AUD $749

Ningaloo In A Full day Hike and Snorkel Tour

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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

4 Hour Aboriginal Culture Tour Kayaking Pambula River

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4 Hour Aboriginal Culture Tour Kayaking Pambula River

Paddle the Pambula River while learning how the local Aboriginal people have read this landscape for thousands of years. Over four hours, you'll hear Indigenous names for wildlife, discover traditional food sources, and see country that still holds deep cultural significance. It's a dual experience: gentle kayaking through pristine water paired with knowledge that connects you to the oldest continuous culture on Earth.

4 hoursfrom AUD $250

Adelaide Food Odyssey Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Adelaide Food Odyssey Tour

Spend three hours tracking Adelaide's food renaissance across ten carefully chosen stops. Your guide navigates you through the East End, West End and Central Markets, revealing neighbourhood gems and the stories behind them. Taste South Australian wines and produce, sample indigenous flavours and multicultural dishes, then finish with coffee at one of the city's oldest establishments. A portion of proceeds supports local charities.

3 hoursfrom AUD $159

Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

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.

8h 30mfrom AUD $1399

VIVID Exclusive Champagne Cruise

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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

Cairns Adventure Package - 4 tours in 3 days!

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Cairns Adventure Package - 4 tours in 3 days!

Pack four distinct expeditions into three days around Cairns: start with a gentle float down rainforest rivers by tube, graduate to Grade 2–3 rapids on the Barron, then explore the Atherton Tablelands' volcanic lakes and waterfalls, finishing with a full day in the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. You'll meet Indigenous guides for a Welcome to Country ceremony, paddle the Daintree River, and witness where rainforest meets reef. Hotel pickups included; moderate fitness required.

3 daysfrom AUD $575

Private Express Experience - 12 Apostles

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Private Express Experience - 12 Apostles

Skip the lengthy coastal drive and head straight to Port Campbell National Park on this nine-hour private tour. You'll see the 12 Apostles' dramatic limestone stacks, explore Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps, then wander Port Campbell's quiet seaside streets. Your guide shares the region's history and local stories throughout. Morning or afternoon tea included, plus air-conditioned transport and water.

9 hoursfrom AUD $725

Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

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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

Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters

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Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters

Work with epoxy resin to craft functional pieces like cheeseboards and coasters in Melbourne. This one-hour class supplies everything you need—premium resin, pigments, and decorative elements—so you arrive and create straight away. You'll work alongside other makers in a relaxed studio space, with your finished piece ready to collect after 24 hours of curing. No prior experience necessary.

1 hourfrom AUD $129

Group Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise Gold Coast

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Group Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise Gold Coast

Learn to surf on one of the Gold Coast's most beginner-friendly breaks, just 10 minutes from Surfers Paradise. This two-hour group lesson keeps numbers small—maximum six per instructor—so you get proper attention. The school guarantees you'll be standing on your board by the end, or they'll teach you again free. You'll master wave selection, paddling technique, rip identification, and the pop-up using methods tailored to your body.

2 hoursfrom AUD $89

Full Day Private Wine Tour Exclusively Tailored To Suit You

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Full Day Private Wine Tour Exclusively Tailored To Suit You

Design your own wine region experience across Lower Hunter Valley with a private driver and guide. Choose your own pace—visit as many or few cellar doors as you fancy, stretch the tour from a few hours to a full day, or add an evening dinner run. You'll have exclusive use of an air-conditioned vehicle and skip the tourist crowds. Tasting fees and meals are separate, but water and snacks come along. Dogs welcome too.

3 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $370

Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Work through riddle-based challenges across St Kilda's best spots on this self-guided smartphone tour, taking roughly two hours at your own rhythm. You'll navigate between landmarks by solving clues and puzzles that reveal neighbourhood history and quirky details along the way. The Explorial app handles navigation and keeps score as you tick off each location, blending the puzzle-solving rush of a treasure hunt with genuine sightseeing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $18

Daylesford Private Wine Tours

🍜 Food & Cooking

Daylesford Private Wine Tours

Spend six hours exploring Daylesford's vineyard landscape with a private guide who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Visit three to five producers, working your way through cellar doors and tastings at your own pace. Lunch and all wine samples are included, letting you focus on conversation and discovery rather than logistics. Whether you're after boutique operations, established names, or farm-gate experiences, the guide works with your preferences to build the day.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1750

Private Wilsons Promontory Hiking Tour from Melbourne

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Private Wilsons Promontory Hiking Tour from Melbourne

A full-day private hiking adventure through Wilsons Promontory National Park near Melbourne. You'll tackle two rewarding walks totalling 12 km: a coastal ramble from Tidal River to Pillar Point with sweeping bay views, then the signature Mt Oberon ascent for Victoria's best vistas from the summit. Between walks, explore Squeaky Beach's peculiar white quartz sands, spot wombats, emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, and grab lunch at the park's general store. The pace is yours to set with a private guide and vehicle.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1500

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

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

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.

2 daysfrom AUD $1550

Melbourne Walking Tours

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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.

3 daysfrom AUD $1300

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

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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

Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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.

5 hoursfrom AUD $150

Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour

Spend 11 hours exploring Australia's most dramatic coastline with a small group of up to 24 travellers. This Great Ocean Road tour combines forest walks, coastal views and native wildlife spotting in a single day. You'll travel in a climate-controlled coach, stopping at key lookouts and natural attractions that make this stretch of Victoria's coast unmissable. Designed for all fitness levels, it's an efficient way to tick off the highlights without needing your own car.

11 hoursfrom AUD $168

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

This 7.5-hour tour combines Melbourne's urban core with native wildlife encounters. You'll be collected from your accommodation, guided through the city's architectural landmarks and laneway culture, then spend time at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park observing kangaroos, wallabies, emus and other Australian fauna in their natural settings. Coffee and tea included throughout.

7h 30mfrom AUD $513

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

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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.

2 daysfrom AUD $1395

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

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

[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

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

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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

Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

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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

Swan Valley Region Private Day Tours

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Poihakena tours: stories of Maori in Sydney

🛕 Culture & History

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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