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Tours in Australia

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

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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

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

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

Airport Shuttle - Accommodation to Airport

★ 5.0 (5)

✈️ Transfers

Australia

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Full Day Private Wine Tour Exclusively Tailored To Suit You

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

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

4 Hour Aboriginal Culture Tour Kayaking Pambula River

★ 5.0 (5)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

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 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

Blue Mountains Big Day Out - Private Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

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.

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

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

★ 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

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

★ 5.0 (5)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

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

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

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.

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.

9 hoursfrom AUD $260

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.

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.

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

★ 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

3 Hour Forest Bathing at Kings Park and Botanic Garden

★ 5.0 (5)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

Australia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

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

★ 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

Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

★ 5.0 (5)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

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

Australia

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.

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.

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

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

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 Express Experience - 12 Apostles

★ 5.0 (5)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

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.

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.

Scenic Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley's vineyards on a private tour tailored to your tastes. Visit a mix of established and boutique wineries, taste wines at two properties, and enjoy a leisurely lunch surrounded by rolling vineyard views. Your driver selects venues based on what interests you most—whether you're after cool-climate Pinots, cellar door experiences, or family-friendly estates.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2699

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

★ 5.0 (5)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

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.

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

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