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Tours in Australia

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4WD Guided Day Trip In D'Aguilar National Park
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

4WD Guided Day Trip In D'Aguilar National Park

Tackle remote tracks through D'Aguilar National Park's hinterland on this guided 4WD adventure near Brisbane. Navigate fire breaks and climb hillsides across easy-to-medium terrain suited to drivers new to low-range driving. You'll need your own vehicle, but the route keeps costs down and includes a stop at Sommerset Dam for sweeping views and a complimentary photo. Five to eight hours of genuine bush driving with a local guide.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $199
PRIVATE Sydney City Bondi Beach Opera House & Botanic Garden Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

PRIVATE Sydney City Bondi Beach Opera House & Botanic Garden Tour

A tailored private tour of Sydney's landmarks and coastline, stretching 9–11 hours with your own guide and vehicle. Start from your accommodation and move through the Opera House precinct, Botanic Garden, and Bondi's dramatic cliffside walking trail. You'll spot the Harbour Bridge, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Hornby Lighthouse, and The Rocks' colonial lanes. The itinerary flexes to your pace—linger where you want, skip what doesn't appeal. Bottled water and snacks included; lunch is your call.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $625
Private Transfer to/from Whitsunday Coast Airport
5.0 (3)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer to/from Whitsunday Coast Airport

Skip the shared shuttle queue and arrive at your Whitsunday accommodation in a private car with a driver who knows the region inside out. This 35-minute transfer from the airport pairs door-to-door convenience with local insight—your driver shares recommendations throughout the journey and hands you a 10% discount voucher for over 32 local businesses, from restaurants to bars, to use during your stay.

35 minfrom AUD $220
Longreach: Stonegrill Dining Experience
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Longreach: Stonegrill Dining Experience

Cook your own meat or fish tableside on a volcanic stone at The Welcome Home, a heritage property in Longreach's outback. This two-hour experience recreates how early settlers prepared meals over campfires, but with modern comfort and a spread of sides, sauces, and an all-you-can-eat dessert bar. Relaxed, sociable dining in atmospheric surroundings that feel genuinely removed from time.

2 hoursfrom AUD $69
Treetops Adventure The Hills - Tree Ropes Course
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Treetops Adventure The Hills - Tree Ropes Course

Navigate suspended rope courses woven through the canopy of Cumberland State Forest near Pennant Hills. This 2.5-hour session has you clipped into high-quality safety gear, guided through platforms and zip-lines threading between ancient trees. You'll gain a perspective most forest walkers never reach—the view from above the treetops—whilst staying grounded in solid instruction and modern equipment. A genuine escape from the city that demands a bit of grit.

2h 30mfrom AUD $69
Virtual Reality Escape Rooms - Huxley
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Virtual Reality Escape Rooms - Huxley

Step into a post-apocalyptic Sydney where machines have conquered Earth and nature has vanished. You've got 45 minutes in full VR immersion to team up with other players, crack environmental puzzles, and help the AI Huxley restore the planet before civilisation collapses entirely. This award-winning sci-fi scenario runs at VR Kingdom using cutting-edge headsets and motion tracking that make the destroyed blue planet feel disturbingly real.

45 minfrom AUD $49
Port Macquarie Scenic Tour to the Hastings Hinterland region
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Port Macquarie Scenic Tour to the Hastings Hinterland region

Customisable eight-hour private tour through Port Macquarie and the Hastings Hinterland, where you set the pace. Travellers decide how long to linger at each spot while your guide handles the driving in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Skip the rigid itinerary—this flexible approach suits families, mates, and solo explorers alike. Water provided; bring your own lunch or grab something en route.

8 hoursfrom AUD $160
Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences

Navigate Melbourne's hidden laneways and arcades to taste your way through the city's best-kept culinary secrets. Over three hours, you'll work with expert baristas to understand Melbourne's distinctive coffee culture, sample carefully selected European and Australian wines at a respected bar, and graze on produce from local artisan makers. This is a private group experience tailored to your pace, revealing the restaurants, roasters, and retailers tucked behind unmarked doors and narrow passages.

3 hoursfrom AUD $230
Roma: Landscape and Legacy Day Tour Including Lunch
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Roma: Landscape and Legacy Day Tour Including Lunch

This 6–7 hour small-group outing explores Roma's outback heritage through its working landscape and ecology. You'll walk Mount Abundance (where early explorers Mitchell and Leichhardt surveyed the land), visit station gardens, and move between the town's livestock markets and quieter bush pockets where native wildlife congregate. An eco-knowledgeable guide unpacks how the region has balanced pastoral use with ecological health across generations. Lunch is included.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $255
MPT - Blue Mountains Luxury Private tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

MPT - Blue Mountains Luxury Private tour

This two-day private tour combines two of Victoria's standout attractions: the Great Ocean Road's dramatic 243 km coastal drive and Phillip Island's wildlife viewing. You'll travel in a private vehicle with a local guide who handles navigation and shares insights into the landscape and ecosystem. Hotel collection and drop-off are included, as are park fees and water. The itinerary works year-round and suits varied fitness levels and accessibility needs.

2 daysfrom AUD $600
Margaret River/Busselton Winery Tour with a'la carte lunch
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Margaret River/Busselton Winery Tour with a'la carte lunch

Explore Margaret River and Busselton's wine country across seven-and-a-half hours, hitting three established or smaller wineries where you might chat with owners or winemakers. You'll taste through their collections—likely discovering something that speaks to you—plus visit a craft brewery, a artisan food producer (chocolate, nougat, or local goods), and enjoy lunch at a venue of your choosing. Hotel pickups and all winery tastings included.

7h 30mfrom AUD $200
Roma Revelation Tour Experience
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Roma Revelation Tour Experience

Spend three hours exploring Roma, a Queensland outback town with layers of settler history and agricultural roots. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who knows the local stories—from how the landscape shaped settlement patterns to what keeps the community ticking today. You'll see the places that matter and understand why they do.

3 hoursfrom AUD $85
Gold Coast SkyPoint Climb: Day Climb
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Gold Coast SkyPoint Climb: Day Climb

Scale the exterior of Q1, Australia's tallest residential tower, on a guided 90-minute ascent that takes you 270 metres above the Gold Coast. You'll clip into safety gear and climb the building's outer facade, emerging onto a platform with unobstructed 360-degree views across the coastline, hinterland, and sprawling city. The experience includes a guided tour, group photo, SkyPoint Observation Deck access, and a commemorative cap and certificate.

1h 30mfrom AUD $99
Southern Highlands Full Day Wine Tour Sydney Pick Up
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Southern Highlands Full Day Wine Tour Sydney Pick Up

Spend nine hours exploring the Southern Highlands wine region south of Sydney, visiting four or five producers across wineries, breweries and distilleries. Your guide takes you through rolling green hills to taste from established operations and smaller family ventures, with a welcome glass and shared tasting platter included. The region's character shifts with the seasons—from fireside winter tastings to autumn's vineyard colours—making this a flexible day trip that works year-round, just 90 minutes from the city.

9 hoursfrom AUD $195
Central Coast Private Tour From Sydney, with Australian Reptile Park Option
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Central Coast Private Tour From Sydney, with Australian Reptile Park Option

A nine-hour guided drive north from Sydney showcasing the Central Coast's quieter side. Your local driver navigates you through national parks, coastal lookouts, and rainforest walks, stopping at Somersby Falls and Crackneck Point for whale spotting (seasonal). Optional add-on lets you handle native reptiles and watch animal demonstrations at the reptile park, then grab lunch at a local cheese and chocolate producer. Hotel or cruise-terminal pickup included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $475
Brisbane City Highlights Sightseeing Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Brisbane City Highlights Sightseeing Tour

A guided five-hour circuit of Brisbane's key landmarks and neighbourhoods, travelling by minibus with a knowledgeable driver. You'll climb Mt Coot-tha for panoramic views across the city and river, visit significant historical sites, and pause for lunch at the Botanical Gardens Cafe. The tour gives first-time visitors a solid read on the city's layout, character and momentum without requiring your own transport.

5 hoursfrom AUD $135
3-Hour Private Skippered Sailing Yacht Charter in Palm Beach
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

3-Hour Private Skippered Sailing Yacht Charter in Palm Beach

Spend three hours sailing across Pittwater's sheltered waters aboard a private skippered yacht. Drop anchor at secluded beaches, swim in crystalline shallows, and sprawl on deck with your own provisions or arranged catering. The boat carries snorkelling gear, towels, and sunscreen, with a Bluetooth speaker for your soundtrack and a working head below.

3 hoursfrom AUD $850
Port Stephens, departing Newcastle - Whales, hike & sand dunes!
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Port Stephens, departing Newcastle - Whales, hike & sand dunes!

Escape Newcastle for a full day exploring Port Stephens' rugged coastline and marine life. You'll tackle a rewarding ridge walk with panoramic views, tuck into generous seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant, then spend three hours on the water chasing humpback whales during migration season. The return journey includes a stop at the Southern Hemisphere's largest shifting sand dunes, ideally timed for sunset. Air-conditioned transport and door-to-door pickup included; allow roughly 2.5 hours driving each way.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $260
From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf

This eight-hour cruise-ship excursion sweeps you from Adelaide through two South Australian strongholds: McLaren Vale's wine region and the German-settled village of Hahndorf. You'll taste vintages at established cellars, browse local artisan shops, and sample traditional European food in a place where 19th-century migrants left their mark. A guide handles logistics while you navigate vineyard landscapes and heritage streetscapes at a measured pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $315
Photography Essentials Workshop in Sydney Harbour Foreshore
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Photography Essentials Workshop in Sydney Harbour Foreshore

Master the fundamentals of digital photography in four hours alongside a Sydney-based photojournalist on the Harbour Foreshore. This workshop unpacks camera modes, composition, and light work using The Rocks and surrounding landmarks as your studio. You'll leave with practical techniques to pre-visualise shots and a reference manual for ongoing learning.

4 hoursfrom AUD $150
Sydney Beaches & Coastal Discovery Half Day Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Beaches & Coastal Discovery Half Day Tour

A four-hour coastal loop that strings together Sydney's most recognisable beaches and headlands, starting with guided walks at Bronte, Bondi, and Diamond Bay before finishing at Watson's Bay. Your guide threads together local history and geology as you move between spots, giving shape to what might otherwise feel like beach-hopping. You'll also pass Centennial Park, Tamarama, and both Macquarie and Hornby lighthouses. Return by private car or, if you've chosen the morning slot, catch a ferry back to the city and lunch at one of Watson's Bay's waterfront spots.

4 hoursfrom AUD $400
Newcastle: Country Towns River & Farm Tour with BBQ
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Newcastle: Country Towns River & Farm Tour with BBQ

Leave Newcastle behind for eight hours exploring the rural Upper Hunter region. Visit the twin towns of Morpeth and Dungog, sample local producers, swim in the Allyn River, then tour a working cattle farm before sitting down to a proper BBQ lunch. Your guide unpacks the regional history whilst you move between destinations in an air-conditioned vehicle, round-trip from your accommodation.

8 hoursfrom AUD $245
Private Blue Mountains & Wildlife Experience - Flexible Day
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Blue Mountains & Wildlife Experience - Flexible Day

Spend nine to ten hours exploring the Blue Mountains and Australian wildlife with a private driver and flexible itinerary. You'll visit Scenic World for its cliff-edge railways and walks, then head to Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet native animals up close. Everything's arranged beforehand — park tickets, transport, even a professional koala photo printed as a keepsake — so you just turn up and enjoy the day at your own tempo without rushing between stops.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $679
Manly and more private tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Manly and more private tour

This six-hour private tour threads together Sydney's most rewarding coastal stretches and harbour views without the crowds. You'll start at Bradleys Head exploring disused military installations, move through Georges Heights for panoramic vistas, then venture to Balmoral and Manly beaches with a detour to sheltered Shelley Beach via an aquatic reserve. After lunch, North Head's bushland offers sweeping perspectives across the harbour, followed by exploration of quieter northern beaches and the revitalised Barangaroo Reserve on the return journey.

6 hoursfrom AUD $330
Brisbane and Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 5 Stops
5.0 (3)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Brisbane and Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 5 Stops

A 7–8 hour helicopter-hopping pub crawl across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, touching down at five carefully chosen venues—from outback boozers to beachside bars. Depart and return to Archerfield Airport with your own private aircraft and crew. Bring mates (minimum two), bring your appetite, and bring cash for food and drinks at each stop, where you'll enjoy roughly 45 minutes per venue plus a solid lunch break. The sky's your office, the pubs are your meetings.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1695
Private Luxury Cape Tribulation Adventure and Crocodile Cruise
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Luxury Cape Tribulation Adventure and Crocodile Cruise

A seven-to-nine-hour private guided adventure through Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland. You'll traverse World Heritage terrain where ancient rainforest collides with coral reef, stop at panoramic vantage points, walk shaded boardwalks, and finish with a private crocodile cruise on the Daintree River. Meals and refreshments—from breakfast through tropical ice cream—are supplied throughout, plus a bottle of champagne to crack open during the drive.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1445
Sydney South Coast and Highlands Private Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney South Coast and Highlands Private Tour

Venture beyond Sydney's urban sprawl on a tailored South Coast and Highlands excursion. This 6–9 hour private tour whisks you through dramatic coastal cliffs, mountain vistas, and landmark stops that showcase NSW's varied terrain. Travelling in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable driver means you set the pace, linger where you choose, and skip the coach-tour soundtrack. Ideal for those after authentic exploration without the crowds.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $419
Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD 1 to 5 people
5.0 (3)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD 1 to 5 people

A straightforward private minivan transfer from Sydney Airport to your CBD accommodation or address, fitting up to five passengers with luggage. A driver meets you at the terminal, handles your bags, and drives you in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan directly to your destination. The service includes child seats if needed and real-time driver tracking via your phone. Best suited for small groups or families wanting to skip the airport transport hassle.

from AUD $225
Sunshine Coast Seaside Explorer Private Tour with Lunch
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sunshine Coast Seaside Explorer Private Tour with Lunch

An eight-hour private tour exploring the Sunshine Coast's quieter northern stretches. You'll climb Emu Mountain for ridge-top vistas, walk coastal headlands, paddle out to secluded islands via the Maroochy River, and finish with lunch overlooking Coolum Beach. A luxury vehicle with personalised service handles all logistics, leaving you to soak up the region's blend of rugged coastline and laid-back beach villages.

8 hoursfrom AUD $699
Brisbane Insights Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Brisbane Insights Tour

A guided four-hour circuit through Brisbane's defining landmarks and neighbourhoods by vehicle. You'll see the Story Bridge's iconic span, explore Kangaroo Point Cliffs' red sandstone faces, wander the Botanic Gardens, and take in South Bank's cultural precinct. The route dips into characterful pockets like Paddington and New Farm before finishing at Mount Coot-tha for views across the city. Built for first-timers wanting to grasp Brisbane's layout and flavour without heavy legwork.

4 hoursfrom AUD $127
Private Luxury Airport Transfer with Limousine
5.0 (3)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Luxury Airport Transfer with Limousine

Australia's longest-established chauffeur service handles your Brisbane Airport arrival with a private limousine, ensuring you bypass taxi ranks entirely. Your driver meets you at the terminal, manages luggage, and delivers you to your Gold Coast hotel or appointment in a cool, quiet vehicle. The service spans 5 minutes to an hour depending on your destination, with bottled water and professional attention included throughout.

5 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $141
Sydney LED Lit Kayak Tour of the Opera House and Bridge
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney LED Lit Kayak Tour of the Opera House and Bridge

Paddle luminescent kayaks across Sydney Harbour at dawn or dusk, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as your backdrop. This two-hour guided tour suits paddlers of any experience level. Your guide covers safety and technique on shore before you launch, and you'll receive digital photos and video from the water. Morning departures include a $20 café voucher for coffee and breakfast with harbour views at the adjacent Navy Bear.

2 hoursfrom AUD $139
Southern Highlands Full-Day Wine Tour
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Southern Highlands Full-Day Wine Tour

A guided day through the Southern Highlands' wine country, visiting 4–5 producers across 7–8 hours. Start with a welcome glass, then move between established wineries, small family operations, craft breweries, and distilleries, sampling local drops and nibbling a shared tasting platter. The rolling green landscape shifts with seasons—winter fireplaces, spring gardens, summer vineyards in action, autumn foliage—all within 90 minutes of Sydney or Canberra.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $195
Open Group Snorkelling Experience
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Open Group Snorkelling Experience

A one-hour group snorkel at Shelly Beach puts you amongst Sydney's thriving underwater ecosystem alongside other keen swimmers. You'll navigate shallow reefs teeming with fish and sea life in crystalline water, guided by experienced locals who know where the action happens. Gear—mask, snorkel and rash vest—is supplied; bring your own wetsuit if the water feels cold. Best suited to people comfortable swimming independently in open water.

1 hourfrom AUD $235
Private Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

This 9-hour private tour takes you to Phillip Island to watch little penguins return to shore at dusk, a nightly ritual you won't forget. You'll spend time at the Koala Conservation Centre, spot fur seals along the rugged coastline, and finish with a two-course dinner. Your own guide handles transport from your hotel, giving you flexibility to move at your own pace across this wild corner of Victoria.

9 hoursfrom AUD $990
Day Trip To Snowy Mountains From Sydney
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Day Trip To Snowy Mountains From Sydney

A 16-hour mountain drive from Sydney takes you to Perisher or Thredbo for a day in the snow. Whether you're after ski runs, a snowboard session, or just tobogganing down white slopes, you'll find room to play or simply soak in the alpine scenery. Your own driver handles the long haul each way, with gear hire sorted before you hit the snow and a comfortable vehicle to rest in on the return.

16 hoursfrom AUD $999
Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Sydney
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Sydney

Hire a vetted Sydney-based photographer for a private one-hour session that captures your trip properly. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, documenting a family moment, or simply want polished shots from your travels, you'll walk away with 20–65 edited digital images delivered within five days. The photographer doubles as a local guide, offering genuine recommendations on where to eat and what's worth your time in the city.

1 hourfrom AUD $461
Private Walangari's Aboriginal Walking Tour in Bondi Beach
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Private Walangari's Aboriginal Walking Tour in Bondi Beach

Walk Bondi Beach with Walangari Karntawarra, an Aboriginal elder and local artist, who unpacks 30,000+ years of landscape history in 90 minutes. The tour opens with didgeridoo ceremony, then traces ancient rock carvings etched into sandstone, their stories still legible to those who know how to read them. Along the way, Walangari points out bush foods and medicines that sustained people here long before the beach became famous. Expect genuine knowledge delivered by someone whose family connection to this country runs deeper than any guidebook.

1h 30mfrom AUD $990
Discover Sydney
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Discover Sydney

Navigate Sydney's landmarks on your own terms using a smartphone app that serves up location-based puzzles as you walk. Solve clues to unlock the next waypoint, moving through neighbourhoods and iconic spots at your own pace over 2.5 hours. It's a self-guided adventure that doubles as a mental workout, ideal for locals wanting to see their city differently or visitors after something beyond standard sightseeing.

2h 30mfrom AUD $55
Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa

Spend an hour at this Barossa pairing where Grant Burge winemakers and Just Bliss chocolatiers have crafted four matched sets of premium wine and artisan chocolate. Each wine is paired thoughtfully with hand-made local chocolate to unlock complementary flavours. A short, intimate experience designed for those who appreciate the craft behind both drinks and confectionery.

1 hourfrom AUD $30
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