Tours & experiences

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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larapuna / Bay of Fires Hiking Tour - 4 Days

A four-day walking expedition across Tasmania's Bay of Fires, guided by wilderness-trained locals who cook substantial meals at a working farm between days on the trail. You'll trek through the region's most striking landscapes—red granite cliffs, white sand beaches, coastal heathland—staying in genuine farm accommodation rather than tourist lodges. Includes all meals, park fees and return transfers from Launceston.

Minjerribah Cultural Experience

Spend three hours exploring Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) with a Quandamooka custodian who shares the country's deep cultural roots, seasonal stories, and living relationship with the land and sea. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle through landscapes where wildlife—koalas, dolphins, brolgas and more—move freely, learning how the traditional owners read and inhabit this country today.

Deep Creek Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

Push yourself across the Fleurieu Peninsula's rugged backcountry on this demanding 10-hour trek. You'll cover roughly 10 kilometres with 500 metres of elevation gain, tackling steep pitches and rocky scrambles that demand real fitness. The payoff: panoramic ocean vistas, native wildlife including kangaroos and echidnas (plus migrating whales June to October), and a rest stop at a seasonal waterfall. Groups stay small—maximum four hikers—and transport from Adelaide city centre is sorted.

10 hoursfrom AUD $184

Port Phillip Bay Snorkeling with Sea Dragons

★ 5.0 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Port Phillip Bay Snorkeling with Sea Dragons

Slip into Port Phillip Bay off Portsea for a two-hour snorkel where weedy sea dragons drift through shallow reefs. This guided session suits everyone from nervous first-timers to seasoned divers—support gear like life jackets and pool noodles keeps less confident swimmers comfortable. Your guide handles kit and navigation whilst you focus on spotting local marine life in one of Australia's unique cold-water habitats.

2 hoursfrom AUD $120

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Flight to Leeuwin Winery for Lunch

Fly from Perth to Margaret River in a fixed-wing aircraft, landing directly at Leeuwin Estate for lunch. This four-hour experience takes you over the Southwest's forests, coastline and vineyard patchwork before touching down at one of Western Australia's premier wineries. You'll have time to explore the grounds and dine at the estate's restaurant (bookings separate). Perfect for a special occasion or simply wanting to see the region from above.

4 hoursfrom AUD $899

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion - Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour)

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion - Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour)

A 12-hour private exploration of Victoria's Great Ocean Road, departing directly from Melbourne Cruise Ship Terminal. You'll travel over 500 kilometres through Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver-guide, stopping at iconic landmarks including the 12 Apostles and Apollo Bay township. This tour suits cruise passengers with tight turnaround schedules, though expect 8–9 hours of driving time.

12 hoursfrom AUD $580

Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield Adventure

★ 5.0 (4)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield Adventure

This 4-day loop through Australia's Top End covers Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield without pushing hard. You'll move between three camps staying in permanent tents, travelling by air-conditioned coach and taking two guided water cruises. The itinerary balances exploration with downtime—gentler walks mean you're not rushing between sites. Meals and park fees are sorted, leaving you free to soak in the red-rock landscape, freshwater billabongs and tropical gorges at your own rhythm.

Jurlique Farm Private Immersion Tour

Step onto Jurlique's South Australian farm for a 90-minute private walkthrough of how the brand grows and processes its botanicals. Your guide reveals the biodynamic methods, plant varieties, and harvest rhythms that feed their skincare line, then you'll wind down in the farm shop with house-made herbal tea and a browse of exclusive products. You'll leave with a starter hand cream, branded hat and tote, and the stories behind what goes into each jar.

1h 30mfrom AUD $189

[PRIVATE TOUR] Express Great Ocean Road | Day Trip

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

[PRIVATE TOUR] Express Great Ocean Road | Day Trip

Skip the coastal drive and head straight to the dramatic rock formations of the Twelve Apostles in a private vehicle. This 7.5-hour tour cuts through inland routes to maximise time at Port Campbell National Park's best viewpoints, avoiding crowds and lengthy transfers. Your experienced driver handles all navigation while you soak in the limestone cliffs and Southern Ocean views. Customisable to suit your pace and interests.

Experience Yarra Valley: A Tailored private Wine Journey

Spend a day exploring Yarra Valley's wine region on a private tour tailored entirely to your interests. Over 8–9 hours, you'll visit between one and four boutique wineries of your choosing, tasting at your own pace. If you prefer, add distilleries or breweries to the itinerary—whether that means gin, beer, or champagne. A knowledgeable local guide shares the stories behind the region's producers and their craft, finishing the day at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Private transport is included throughout.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $475

Kakadu National Park Evening Tour + Yellow Water Sunset Cruise

★ 5.0 (4)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Kakadu National Park Evening Tour + Yellow Water Sunset Cruise

This 12-hour guided tour departs Darwin for Kakadu National Park, combining ancient rock art viewings with a two-hour sunset cruise on Yellow Water River. Travel accounts for six hours of the total duration, with the remaining time split between cultural sites and wildlife spotting from the water. Small groups (maximum seven people) travel in air-conditioned comfort, and the package includes park entry, dinner at the lodge, and expert commentary throughout. Saltwater crocodiles, buffalo, wild horses and birdlife feature prominently on the river.

12 hoursfrom AUD $599

Fruit Picking & Nature Private Tour Yarra Valley & Warburton

★ 5.0 (4)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Fruit Picking & Nature Private Tour Yarra Valley & Warburton

A seven-hour private tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley and Warburton region, designed for groups up to seven people. You'll ride a tractor through working orchards to hand-pick seasonal fruit, explore the cool temperate rainforest with its towering mountain ash trees and fern gullies, and wander Warburton village on the riverbank. Your guide handles logistics while you soak in the landscape—rolling farmland, dense forest, and mountain views dominate the day.

Half Day Wadandi Track Scenic E-Bike Tour

Pedal 25 kilometres through the Wadandi Track's gravel pathways on electric bikes, starting from Cowaramup and finishing at lunch. You'll roll past vineyard rows and farmland under tall trees, with a local guide steering you past wildlife and quieter corners of Western Australia's south-west. Hotel pickups from Busselton and Margaret River included, plus transport to and from the trail.

Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea

Meet retired champions at this working horse sanctuary in Australia, where former racehorses spend their final years in dedicated care. Over four and a half hours, you'll walk the grounds, hand-feed beloved veterans like Brew and Almandin, and learn how the facility supports equine health research and geriatric horse management. Finish with freshly baked scones, cream and jam, paired with tea or coffee.

Private Classical Wine and Cheese Pairing Experience

Spend 45 minutes in Margaret River sampling single-estate wines paired with locally-sourced cheeses selected to complement each pour. A licensed guide walks you through the tasting, explaining how specific flavours interact. It's an unhurried exploration of what the region does best—grapes and dairy—without the tourist theatre.

Guided Kakadu Day Tour

A 12–14 hour sweep through Kakadu National Park departing Darwin, taking in rock art galleries at Ubirr, crocodile-laden river crossings, and a guided cultural cruise on the East Alligator River with Indigenous interpreters. The route threads through wetlands and river systems—Adelaide, Mary, South Alligator—with morning tea, lunch at Cahills Crossing, and a stop at Marrawudi Gallery to see contemporary work by local artists. Return to Darwin by early evening.

12 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $495

Margaret River’s Wine & Chocolate Odyssey: Private Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Margaret River’s Wine & Chocolate Odyssey: Private Tour

A 10-hour private tour through Margaret River's food and wine scene, starting with espresso at Yahava KoffeeWorks before moving through three wineries: Brown Hill Estate, McHenry Hohnen Vintners, and Woody Nook. Between tastings, you'll sample handmade chocolate at The Margaret River Chocolate Co, browse Vasse Virgin's natural range, and finish at Wild Hop Brewing Company. Your guide handles navigation while you focus on the flavours.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1821

Perth City, Laneways and Hidden Gems Photographic Walk

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Perth City, Laneways and Hidden Gems Photographic Walk

A four-hour photographic walk through Perth's lesser-known laneways and hidden corners, led by an experienced photographer who'll teach you to see the city—and the world—differently. You'll cover roughly 3–4 kilometres of flat terrain, learning composition and camera craft while discovering pockets of the city that even seasoned locals overlook. Whether you're a beginner picking up a camera for the first time or someone with years of technical knowledge, the guide adapts instruction to your level and equipment.

4 hoursfrom AUD $195

Port Arthur Day Tour Private Charter Service ( 3 days in advance）

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Port Arthur Day Tour Private Charter Service ( 3 days in advance）

This eight-hour private charter takes you to Port Arthur, a 19th-century penal settlement turned open-air museum on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula. Your driver-guide walks you through convict-era ruins and heritage buildings before heading back via four striking natural formations—Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, Blow Hole and Tessellated Pavement—that showcase the peninsula's raw coastal geology. Book three days ahead.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1600

Female trailblazers: self-guided women's history tour of Perth

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Female trailblazers: self-guided women's history tour of Perth

Explore Perth on your own terms following a self-guided trail honouring women who shaped Australian history. This flexible walk—anywhere from an hour to a full afternoon—takes you past monuments, laneways and landmarks linked to pioneering educators, entrepreneurs, artists and politicians. Using your phone or tablet, you'll unlock layered stories through audio narration, archival photos and video at each stop, revealing figures whose contributions often went unrecorded. Pause when something grabs you; move on when you're ready.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $25

Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour

Trace Melbourne's sporting heartland on foot, starting with a behind-the-scenes MCG tour that takes you into change rooms and onto the hallowed turf. This 3.5-hour walk connects the city's major stadiums—home to tennis, rugby league, football, and Australian Rules—while weaving along the Yarra River past statues and rowing clubs. You'll see where fierce rivalries are played out and understand why sport runs through Melbourne's veins.

2 Days Kalbarri and Pink Lake Tour Monday Departure

A two-day loop from Perth through Western Australia's Coral Coast, taking in Kalbarri National Park's dramatic sandstone formations, the Pinnacles, and the seasonal Pink Lake. You'll stay one night inland, travel by small coach with a local guide, and tuck into fresh rock lobster. Best suited to those with solid fitness levels who can handle variable remote accommodation and patchy mobile coverage. Departs Mondays from central Perth hotels.

2 daysfrom AUD $530

Rottnest Island Scenic Flight or 1/2 Day stopover

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Rottnest Island Scenic Flight or 1/2 Day stopover

Fly from Jandakot Airport over Fremantle's coastline and the Swan River before landing on Rottnest Island for a half-day exploration. You'll get a guaranteed window seat for the scenic route out to the Indian Ocean, then have 3½ hours to wander the island's beaches, spot quokkas, and soak in the laid-back atmosphere. The 4-hour experience includes return flights and free parking, making it a straightforward way to experience one of Western Australia's most striking islands without a full overnight commitment.

Full Day Private Barossa Valley Wine Tour

Spend a day exploring Australia's Barossa Valley wine region on a private tour departing from Adelaide. Your seven to eight hours include tastings at two established wineries, a shared lunch platter, and a flexible afternoon to pursue your own interests—whether that's additional cellar door visits, a brewery or distillery, or local food producers. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $249

Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart

This 10-hour guided tour sweeps you across Bruny Island from Hobart, hitting the island's best stops in one go. You'll climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse (the only working one in Southern Tasmania), scout for white wallabies at Adventure Bay, and take in views from Truganini Lookout at The Neck. The afternoon pivots to food: honey tastings, then visits to Get Shucked Oysters, the cheese co., and chocolate makers. Return ferries and national park entry are sorted.

10 hoursfrom AUD $195

Foodie’s Guide to Footscray: Private Food Tour in Melbourne

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Foodie’s Guide to Footscray: Private Food Tour in Melbourne

Explore Footscray's multicultural food landscape on a 2.5-hour private tour with a local guide who knows where the best bites happen. You'll navigate Vietnamese banh mi stalls, an Ethiopian café pouring traditionally brewed coffee, and a family-run Sicilian bakery famous for its cannoli, while picking up insider knowledge about what makes this Melbourne neighbourhood tick. A hands-on introduction to how food weaves communities together.

Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour

Ascend Hobart's iconic Mt Wellington on a guided minibus tour that covers the 2-hour round trip including transport and exploration time. Your university-trained guide shares Tasmanian stories whilst you traverse alpine terrain—snow gums, boulder-strewn slopes and distinctive rock outcrops—before reaching the Pinnacle for panoramic views across the city and coastline. Thirty minutes at the summit lets you absorb the vistas and spot rare mountain flora at leisure.

Melbourne Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet Service

Skip the taxi queue and ride straight from Melbourne Airport to your accommodation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. This meet-and-greet service handles groups of up to three passengers, with your driver waiting at an agreed point to whisk you away without detours or shared stops. One-way transfer includes luggage help, onboard Wi-Fi, phone charging, and parking covered. Journey takes 30–45 minutes depending on destination.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $150

Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history

Walk through Carlton with a leading Italian food historian who unpicks Melbourne's love affair with coffee and pasta. Over three hours, you'll trace how Italian migration reshaped Australian food culture, visiting the Museo Italiano and stopping at a historic cafe for wine and antipasto. Along the way, discover the mavericks and visionaries who turned Italian ingredients from outsider curiosities into everyday staples, busting myths about how ideas of Italy gained acceptance in post-war Australia.

Dumpling Making Party

Roll up your sleeves for a two-hour dumpling workshop in Melbourne where you'll master the craft from scratch. Start with dough-making fundamentals, then move through shaping techniques across Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese styles. You'll work with pork, chicken, beef or vegetarian fillings, picking up practical tips on ingredient ratios and texture along the way. The session wraps with tasting your creations alongside other batches in a relaxed small-group setting.

Depart Peninsula: Mornington Wine & Hot Springs Tour with Lunch

Spend eight hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's best bits: climb Arthur's Seat for sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay, taste cool-climate wines and local produce at Red Hill, then soak for three hours in over 75 thermal pools surrounded by native bush. Small-group tour with a knowledgeable local guide, pick-up from Peninsula accommodation included, plus a quality Melbourne coffee to start.

3 Hour Outback Gourmet Food and Aboriginal Art Tour

A three-hour walking tour through Darwin that pairs tastings from the city's best restaurants with stops at Aboriginal cultural sites and contemporary street art. Your local guide leads you through nine tasting plates showcasing regional ingredients, explains the stories behind landmarks spanning Indigenous heritage to wartime history, and shows you augmented reality murals via app or tablet. One beer, wine or spirit and non-alcoholic drinks included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $189

Private Snow Tour From Melbourne - Up to 14 Travellers

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Snow Tour From Melbourne - Up to 14 Travellers

Escape Melbourne's urban sprawl for a private alpine adventure into Victoria's snow country. Your own driver navigates you to Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, or Lake Mountain—whichever suits your group's appetite for winter play or serious slopes. Ten to fifteen hours of mountain time, from your doorstep to the peaks and back, tailored to your pace. Up to fourteen of you fit comfortably in the van; families, mates, whoever wants the day.

10 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $1486

Clay Target Shooting experience, Private Group, Werribee, Victoria

★ 5.0 (4)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Clay Target Shooting experience, Private Group, Werribee, Victoria

Pull the trigger on clay pigeons at this hands-on shooting range near Melbourne, run by Olympic champions Russell and Lauryn Mark since 1999. Two hours of instruction and live firing, no licence or prior experience needed. You'll handle real shotguns under expert guidance, break clays against a rural backdrop, and walk away with a tangible skill. Ideal for groups after something different from the usual team-building fare.

A Sense of Place a Wine Tasting Experience in Denmark

Spend two hours at Singlefile Wines in Denmark, Western Australia, exploring the vineyard and tasting room with a knowledgeable guide. You'll walk the estate grounds, taste several award-winning wines including a barrel sample, and learn how the Great Southern region's climate and terrain shape its distinctive varietals. All tastings included.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility

Step into the working headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Alice Springs, operational since 1939. This museum traces the organisation's evolution through restored aircraft, vintage communication gear, and medical instruments that kept remote Australia connected. Interactive displays and VR experiences let you shadow pilots and nurses across the Outback's vast distances, understanding how the RFDS transformed emergency care in isolated regions.

10 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $24

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Melbourne City Tour in Spanish

A three-hour Spanish-language guided tour through Melbourne's key landmarks and neighbourhoods. Departing at 8:30 from the city centre in a small air-conditioned minivan (maximum 11 passengers), you'll explore Albert Park Lake, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Brighton Beach whilst learning about the city's development from a local guide. Hotel pickups available in selected areas.

3 hoursfrom AUD $130

Adelaide Hills Premium Full Day Shore Tour Cruise Port Pick-up

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Adelaide Hills Premium Full Day Shore Tour Cruise Port Pick-up

This eight-and-a-half-hour cruise excursion whisks you straight from the ship to Adelaide's most compelling attractions. You'll stand at Mount Lofty's lookout for panoramic valley views, then spend quality time with wombats, koalas and kangaroos at Cleland Wildlife Park in authentic bushland. The afternoon takes you through the German heritage village of Hahndorf before finishing with chocolate tasting and a glass at a working winery. Small groups (4–10 people) mean personal attention throughout, and wildlife encounters follow strict ethical standards.

8h 30mfrom AUD $250

Private 12 Apostles Express Tour - Shorter

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private 12 Apostles Express Tour - Shorter

This eight-hour private tour takes you straight to Victoria's most iconic coastal formations—the 12 Apostles and Lord Ard Gorge—via inland routes. Ideal for cruise passengers or those with limited time, you'll travel in a luxury Mercedes minivan with an experienced driver. The itinerary can be adjusted to include Melbourne highlights like St Kilda Pier, the Brighton Beach bathing boxes, or the MCG, depending on your interests.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1320

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

The Chateau Tanunda Everest Experience

Tour the Barossa Valley's venerable Château Tanunda estate across two hours, tracing winemaking from vineyard to cellar. Walk through century-old plantings on the property, observe production techniques hands-on, and taste directly from oak barrels with a knowledgeable guide. Finish with a comparative tasting of Old Vine Expressions in the renovated Cellar Door, then depart with a signed history book and bottle of Everest Shiraz.

2 hoursfrom AUD $550

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