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Big Red Full Day Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Big Red Full Day Private Tour

Explore the region in Australia's sole operating red London cab—a distinctive way to discover the countryside at your own pace. This seven-hour private tour lets you call the shots, visiting wineries, heritage sites and local spots tailored to your interests. The classic cab holds six passengers in air-conditioned comfort, making it feel more like travelling with mates than following a set itinerary. Wine estates, historical landmarks and regional food producers are all within reach, depending on what appeals to your group.

7h 15mfrom AUD $310

Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands

🐠 Water Activities

Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands

Paddle through the Canning River wetlands on a guided 3-hour kayak tour that reveals a surprisingly wild pocket of Perth rarely seen from land. Small groups venture into this brackish ecosystem with knowledgeable guides who unpack the area's ecology, Aboriginal heritage, and surprising history. The pace suits mixed abilities and ages—expect gentle paddling rather than athletic effort, with plenty of stops to absorb bird calls, observe native flora, and understand how this wetland functions within the city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $99

Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

Spend eight hours exploring Bowen, the quieter northern gateway to the Whitsundays. This guided day reveals the region's lesser-known beaches, geological formations and coastal lookouts alongside stories of shipwrecks, indigenous heritage and early exploration. Walk past the usual tourist trails to discover filming locations, quirky roadside landmarks and tucked-away swimming spots. Local guides with years of on-ground experience share the character of this working coastal town, finishing with lunch at the water's edge.

8 hoursfrom AUD $150

Wilsons Promontory Full Day Cruise

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Wilsons Promontory Full Day Cruise

Spend nine hours aboard the Brianna Lee exploring Wilsons Promontory National Park's rugged coastline. You'll cruise past the iconic lighthouse, granite islands and seal colonies whilst spotting dolphins, eagles and seals. The highlight is a two-hour beach stop at Refuge Cove for swimming, snorkelling and lunch on white sand. Morning tea, afternoon tea and snacks keep you fuelled throughout the day.

9 hoursfrom AUD $525

Sydney Secrets Lunch Cruise

🐠 Water Activities

Sydney Secrets Lunch Cruise

A 4-hour harbour cruise aboard a sleek sports boat that weaves past Sydney's iconic waterfront before pulling up to a contemporary restaurant for lunch. You'll motor through quieter reaches where penguins and seals haunt the rocky shores, spot the grand homes of Sydney's wealthier residents, and frame shots of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from angles most tourists miss. The skipper keeps things lively with knowledge of local wildlife and harbour history, while numbers stay small at ten passengers maximum.

4 hoursfrom AUD $450

British Defender 3D2N Whitsunday Snorkelling Sailing Adventure

🐠 Water Activities

British Defender 3D2N Whitsunday Snorkelling Sailing Adventure

Three days sailing the Whitsundays aboard British Defender, a working sailing vessel that takes you to Whitehaven Beach and surrounding coral reefs. You'll spend mornings and afternoons in the water snorkelling, with meals and bunk accommodation included. The crew keeps things lively without pretence—expect a proper sailing experience rather than a floating resort, shared with other travellers keen on reef time and open ocean.

3 daysfrom AUD $739

Naru Beach Night Kayak Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Naru Beach Night Kayak Tour

Glide across Lake Macquarie after dark in a two-person kayak fitted with underwater lights, watching bioluminescence and nocturnal creatures come alive beneath you. This 2-hour paddle from Naru Beach suits beginners through experienced paddlers, with knowledgeable local guides sharing insights into the lake's ecosystem and history. Groups cap at twelve, making it intimate enough for families seeking something beyond the usual evening out.

2 hoursfrom AUD $132

Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT

🛕 Culture & History

Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT

Alice's Journeys leads small groups through Daylesford's architectural heritage and cultural landmarks, uncovering the town's layered past through a local guide's knowledge. The 90-minute walk visits significant buildings and sites, with entry included to the Daylesford and District Museum. Available Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, these tours suit families, groups and curious individuals wanting to move beyond the surface of this regional Victorian town.

1h 30mfrom AUD $66

Pambula River Kayaking Tour

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Pambula River Kayaking Tour

Paddle the Pambula River on a guided three-hour kayak tour through southeastern Australia's coastal waterways. Your guide shares insights into local ecology, Indigenous heritage, and the river's working oyster farms. You'll drift past mangroves and sandbanks spotting wading birds, then beach for morning tea and a swim before heading back.

3 hoursfrom AUD $200

Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

Fifteen minutes aloft from Cessnock in a private helicopter, tracking over Hunter Valley's vineyards and the jagged ridgeline of the Broken Back Range. You'll see the patchwork of Pokolbin's wine estates from above—terraced slopes, cellar doors, and bushland dropping away beneath the aircraft. The flight departs and returns to the same airfield, no road transfers needed once you're there.

15 minfrom AUD $212

eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!

🏔 Adventure & Sports

eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!

Start at Mt Tinbeerwah's summit and descend three hours through Queensland's Hinterland on electric bikes, gliding past rainforest canopy, river bends, wetlands and mangrove systems around Lake Weyba and Lake Doonella. The bus ferries you uphill; gravity and pedal-assist do the rest as you roll toward Noosa township. Snacks included, no climbing required.

3 hoursfrom AUD $140

Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)

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Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)

Take the helm of Coral, a compact cruiser that lets you navigate Sydney Harbour at your own pace without needing a skipper's ticket or prior experience. This seven-hour hire suits up to six people and includes a safety briefing to get you confident on the water. Putter along at a relaxed 11 km/h, spotting the Opera House and coastal views from your own floating platform. The boat has sheltered inside and outside seating, a cabin to duck into, and a deck table perfect for spreading out a picnic.

7 hoursfrom AUD $510

4 Hour Private Tour of Melbourne's Iconic Highlights with Guide

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

4 Hour Private Tour of Melbourne's Iconic Highlights with Guide

A four-hour private exploration of Melbourne's standout landmarks, guided by a local who knows the city's rhythms. You'll travel in a comfortable vehicle with up to six others, stopping at the spots that define the place—whether that's Victorian architecture, street art laneways, or riverside precincts. Hotel collection and drop-off included; bring your own curiosity about what makes this city tick.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1499

90 Minute Midweek Pirate Ship Scenic Cruise

🐠 Water Activities

90 Minute Midweek Pirate Ship Scenic Cruise

Escape the school-holiday crowds on this unhurried 90-minute voyage through Mandurah's waterways. You'll captain the pirate vessel, blast the water cannons, and drift past dolphins, pelicans and cormorants at a pace that actually lets you absorb the landscape. Midweek sailings mean fewer passengers, calmer waters, and room to breathe—bring your own food and drink, settle in, and watch the estuary reveal itself.

1h 30mfrom AUD $34

Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Day Tour - Small Group

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Day Tour - Small Group

A 10-hour loop through Victoria's Mornington Peninsula combines coastal hiking with geothermal relaxation. Small groups (4–11 people) start at Arthur's Seat for sweeping views, then trek 5km through Bushrangers Bay spotting kangaroos and native birds before visiting Cape Schanck lighthouse. After refuelling at a local cafe, you'll spend two hours soaking in Peninsula Hot Springs' natural thermal pools and day-spa facilities. Best suited to those with solid fitness levels and a taste for mixing walking with warm water.

10 hoursfrom AUD $279

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

A six-hour small-group tour of Sydney that skips the tired clichés and instead reveals neighbourhoods, stories and vistas that locals actually care about. Your private guide navigates you through the city's layered history and folklore—engaging without ever feeling like a lecture—whilst keeping the pace measured so you actually absorb what you're seeing. Hotel pickup, water and snacks included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $995

3 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

3 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City Tour

Three days exploring Victoria's most celebrated natural attractions and urban highlights. Day one sweeps along the Great Ocean Road's dramatic coastline, day two heads to Phillip Island for the nightly penguin return, and you'll fit in a complimentary Melbourne city tour at your own pace. Travel in a comfortable coach with small groups (max 24), multilingual audio support, and breakfast included each morning.

3 daysfrom AUD $334

Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

Explore the Mornington Peninsula with a dedicated guide steering a private vehicle just for your group of up to six. This 10.5-hour loop sweeps through dramatic coastline, quiet fishing villages, and national parkland south of Melbourne, with the itinerary shaped by your interests. Stop longer at a particular beach, detour to a walking trail, or skip ahead—the guide adapts throughout the day. Ideal for cruise passengers with variable schedules.

10h 30mfrom AUD $269

Dusk Discovery Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Dusk Discovery Tour

Step into an Otways sanctuary at dusk when nocturnal creatures stir and day-active animals settle in for the night. This 90-minute walk through predator-free habitat lets you watch wildlife behave naturally, without enclosures or barriers. Groups stay small at ten people maximum, giving you space to photograph golden-hour light and spot native species going about their evening routines. Every dollar of profit funds conservation work on Australia's most vulnerable animals.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Cruise the Barossa Valley in a restored 1966 Mustang convertible with the roof down, taking in vineyards and local produce stops at your own pace. This three-and-a-half-hour private tour picks you up anywhere in the valley and pairs the thrill of classic American muscle with tastings of the region's wines and artisan foods. A local driver navigates you through rolling hills and cellar doors, stopping where your interests lead.

3h 30mfrom AUD $259

Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art Tour

Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art Tour

A 3-hour guided roam through Brisbane's hidden bar scene paired with street art discoveries. Your local expert steers you towards three neighbourhood bars—some tucked away from the tourist trail—while pointing out murals by the city's top artists. Thursday routes venture into South Brisbane and West End via Fish Lane's gallery walls; Saturday stays central around the best small bars. Non-drinkers welcome.

3 hoursfrom AUD $73

Blue Mountains Full Day Guided Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Blue Mountains Full Day Guided Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests and prior visits. You'll see dramatic valleys, distinctive rock formations, and lesser-known lookouts across the region's most photogenic stretches. Pickup from your Blue Mountains accommodation or Katoomba train station, with lunch at a local café included. The guide adjusts stops based on what you've already seen, so repeat visitors still discover fresh perspectives.

8 hoursfrom AUD $330

Quicksilver Dive 4 Day PADI Learn to Dive Course

🐠 Water Activities

Quicksilver Dive 4 Day PADI Learn to Dive Course

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over four days based in Port Douglas. Two days of theory and pool training at Quicksilver's 5-star facility are followed by two days on the reef itself, where you'll complete four mandatory training dives and two additional guided dives across more than 35 World Heritage sites at Agincourt. Small group sizes mean personalised instruction throughout, with all equipment, meals, and transfers from Port Douglas accommodation included.

4 daysfrom AUD $1310

Uluru Private Tour Aboriginal guided option

🛕 Culture & History

Uluru Private Tour Aboriginal guided option

A four-hour private tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park led by guides with deep regional knowledge, available at sunrise or sunset. You'll navigate rock formations, waterholes and ancient art sites across the park. Optional: bring an Anangu guide to deepen your understanding of the land's cultural significance and storytelling. The operation is Australian-owned and works directly with the local Aboriginal community.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1100

Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour

A three-hour walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident exploring the city's defining landmarks and lesser-known corners. You'll discover how Adelaide earned its reputation for progressive firsts—from political trailblazers to architectural gems—whilst understanding the forces that shaped its evolution. The route winds through the North Terrace Cultural Precinct, the Riverbank area, and past the Town Hall, revealing both celebrated monuments and hidden pockets locals know well. The pace is deliberately relaxed, with built-in stops to catch your breath and soak things in.

3 hoursfrom AUD $89

Sydney City Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Sydney City Private Tour

Spend eight hours discovering Sydney with a dedicated local guide who shapes the itinerary around your interests. Navigate the city's most recognisable landmarks—Harbour views, the Opera House, Bondi Beach—whilst also venturing into galleries, architectural pockets, museums, inner suburbs and neighbourhood cafes. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or port pickup included, moving at a pace that feels genuinely exploratory rather than hurried.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1838

Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Private Regional Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Private Regional Tour

Spend 7–9 hours exploring Victoria's Yarra Valley on a private tour built around your interests. You'll taste wines at cellar doors, sample locally made cheese or gin, and stop for gourmet morning tea and lunch at regional producers. The valley sits among mountain ranges and borders one of Australia's premier wildlife sanctuaries, so wildlife spotting sits alongside food and drink.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1120

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

🧖 Wellness & Spa

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

Catch Australia's first sunrise from Cape Byron Lighthouse on a guided 2-hour walk through rainforest, beach and clifftops. You'll start before dawn with a local herbal brew and trail mix, then move through sun salutations and breathwork as light breaks over the continent's easternmost point. The combination of hiking and gentle yoga makes this a physical and contemplative way to begin your day.

2 hoursfrom AUD $69

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

A private eight-hour expedition through the Blue Mountains, departing Sydney with your own guide in a luxury vehicle. Navigate UNESCO-listed escarpments, temperate rainforest, and waterfalls on foot, stopping at vantage points like the Three Sisters rock formation and village cafés in Leura. The route bends to your pace—linger at viewpoints, tackle longer walks, or explore at leisure. Suits all fitness levels and brings children along easily.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $544

Historic Battery Point

🛕 Culture & History

Historic Battery Point

A two-hour walking tour through Battery Point, one of Hobart's most architecturally significant neighbourhoods. Your local guide leads you through tree-lined streets lined with Georgian mansions, Victorian terraces and workers' cottages, revealing how colonial Tasmania's social hierarchy played out in brickwork and street layout. You'll discover why this waterfront suburb became Tasmania's address for the well-to-do, and explore gardens and heritage landmarks that still define the area.

2 hoursfrom AUD $38

From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Mornington Peninsula

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Mornington Peninsula

This self-paced hop-on hop-off service lets you explore the Mornington Peninsula's wine country at your own rhythm, just an hour south of Melbourne. Over seven hours, you'll visit up to four wineries of your choosing from a set timetable, with commentary and an audio guide app to enhance the experience. You're in control of the itinerary—the operator simply provides transport, chilled water, and a coolbox to stash your finds.

7 hoursfrom AUD $93

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

🐠 Water Activities

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

Charter Kirralee, a 10.5-metre Australian-built catamaran, for up to 30 people on Sydney Harbour. This 3–4 hour private hire lets you shape the day around your group—whether that's a birthday, work gathering, or simply floating with mates. The dual-hull design offers sprawling indoor and outdoor decks, and you can cook fresh on the onboard BBQ or bring your own supplies. Flexible departure times and harbour pickups make logistics straightforward.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1725

Sunset on the Sand Dunes

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Sunset on the Sand Dunes

Head into the Australian outback with a photographer guide to catch sunset across the dunes, a 3.5-hour expedition that blends landscape photography with wildlife spotting. Rough tracks take you deep enough to encounter emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, whilst golden light transforms the terrain around you. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and binoculars included.

3h 30mfrom AUD $159

Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

🍜 Food & Cooking

Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

A 10-hour sweep through Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, connecting ten locations across a rising plateau landscape. You'll move through national parks, working farms and gardens, and waterfalls whilst sampling what the region produces—spirits from Mt Uncle, cheese and chocolate from Gallos, coffee and papaya from Skybury. The guide unpacks the ecology and history of the Wet Tropics as you travel in a comfortable minibus, with morning and afternoon tea included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $295

Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch

Chase barramundi in the safety of a working farm near Port Douglas, then eat what you've caught. This four-hour experience combines land-based fishing with a tour of an award-winning barramundi operation and a paddock-to-plate lunch. You'll get hands-on with the fish, learn how they're farmed, and taste the results with help from experienced guides throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $155

Blue Mountains Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Blue Mountains Private Tour

Explore the Blue Mountains with Paul, a guide who shapes each tour to your pace and interests. Whether you're keen on lengthy bushwalks or prefer shorter strolls between lookouts, this private experience adapts to what you want. You'll encounter native Australian flora and fauna throughout the day, stopping for morning and afternoon tea with seasonal fruit, biscuits, and beverages. Tours range from one to eleven hours depending on your energy and curiosity.

1 hour – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1425

Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours

🛕 Culture & History

Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours

Taribelang Bunda guides lead a three-hour cultural tour across the Bundaberg region, sharing knowledge of their 60,000-year connection to Country. Walk significant sites while learning language, artefact use, and the layered history of Indigenous and European settlement. Morning tea features native bush tucker prepared traditionally, offering a tangible sense of the landscape's cultural depth.

3 hoursfrom AUD $105

Pinnacles Desert Private Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Pinnacles Desert Private Day Tour

A private eight- to ten-hour tour through Western Australia's Pinnacles Desert, limited to nine people maximum. You control the pace, lingering as long as you'd like among the limestone columns that spike the golden landscape. The Desert Discovery Centre provides geological and Indigenous context for the formations. Optional stops en route—such as Lancelin's dunes or Yanchep National Park—can be added if time allows, making this a flexible introduction to one of Australia's most distinctive desert regions.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $557

YARRA VALLEY Private Wine tour for couples

🍜 Food & Cooking

YARRA VALLEY Private Wine tour for couples

A six-to-seven-hour private tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region, tailored for couples seeking a guided tasting experience. Your local driver navigates you between handpicked boutique cellar doors, with the flexibility to swap in gin distilleries, breweries, chocolateries or other producers mid-tour. You'll taste wines at a minimum of two venues, enjoy a grazing meal paired with your choice of wine or tasting flight, and benefit from insider knowledge of the region's back roads and hidden spots.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $500

Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Adelaide Hills with a small group, starting from the city or Glenelg. You'll take in expansive views from Mount Lofty Summit, spend time with native animals at Cleland Wildlife Park in natural bushland, wander through the German heritage village of Hahndorf, and finish with chocolate, wine and cheese tastings at local producers. Your guide provides personalised commentary throughout, and the group stays small enough that you get genuine interaction rather than tourist-mill treatment.

8 hoursfrom AUD $250

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