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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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Pinnacles Desert Scenic Flight and Ground Tour

Fly from Perth to the Pinnacles Desert near Cervantes for a full sensory tour combining aviation and ground exploration. This 4-hour outing takes you over WA's dramatic coastline, down to walk amongst the otherworldly limestone towers, then airborne again to see the formations from above and spot the hidden 'dead pinnacles' visible only from the sky. National park fees and flights included.

Sydney: Surry Hills Private Food Tour with +8 Local Tastings

Spend three and a half hours grazing through Surry Hills with a local guide, stopping at independent food spots along Oxford Street and beyond. You'll taste your way through the neighbourhood's multicultural heritage—Greek, Italian, Portuguese influences shape the menu—whilst learning how post-war migration shaped this corner of Sydney. Eight tastings paired with local wine and ginger beer culminate in a signature dish kept under wraps until you arrive. Private means flexible timing, no crowds, and answers to every question.

Distinguished Collection Tasting with Platter

Taste eight wines across sparkling, white and red styles at Tapanappa, a family-run winery 25 minutes from Adelaide nestled beneath The Tiers, one of Australia's most celebrated Chardonnay vineyards. The hour-long session pairs each pour with a spread of local cheeses, cured meats, olives and chocolate, giving you a flavour of what makes these South Australian sites—Piccadilly Valley, Southern Fleurieu and Wrattonbully—distinctive.

"Adelaide Hills Escape: Wine, Scenery, and Charm"

A private eight-hour tour of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf wine region tailored to your preferences. Your guide navigates between established and independent wineries whilst revealing the region's character, including Hahndorf—Australia's oldest continuously inhabited European settlement. The experience balances wine tastings with local exploration, and can be adjusted to focus purely on sightseeing if you prefer. Lunch and drinks included throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295

Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Private Wine and Scenic Tour - Full Day

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Private Wine and Scenic Tour - Full Day

Spend a full day exploring South Australia's most productive wine region with a private driver and customisable itinerary. Your group controls the pace—sample wines at Adelaide Hills estates, wander through Hahndorf's German heritage shops and cafés, or detour to Melba's chocolate factory and Mt Lofty's panoramic views. You'll travel in a comfortable minivan with flexibility to linger where it matters and skip what doesn't. Lunch at a traditional German pub or vineyard restaurant is your call.

North Stradbroke Island Private Cultural Tour from Brisbane

A private eight to nine-hour island tour departing Brisbane with return ferry transfers included. You'll explore North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) at your own pace, moving between Aboriginal heritage sites, coastal walks and wildlife spotting. The itinerary adapts to your group's interests, starting with the scenic ferry crossing and branching out to spots like historic Dunwich, Point Lookout's headland views and the North George walking track. Transport, guide and refreshments are sorted; you just show up and explore.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $2795

★ 5.0 (2)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Couples Romantic Picnic

Fly over South Australia's Barossa Valley vineyards before landing on a private hilltop for an intimate two-person picnic. This 2.5-hour couples experience combines a 10-minute helicopter flight with sweeping 360-degree views, local wine, and a curated regional platter. Perfect for marking a special occasion or simply reconnecting away from the crowds.

Airlie Beach: Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter Eco Tour

Head inland from Airlie Beach into the misty highlands of Eungella National Park on this 8.5-hour guided eco-tour. Drive through cane country and into the Clarke Range's cool tropical forest, where you'll position yourself at Broken River's viewing platforms for a genuine shot at spotting wild platypuses—a rare experience anywhere on Earth. Walk rainforest tracks alert for wallabies, freshwater turtles, and native birds whilst your guide unpacks the ecology and cultural heritage of this cloud-wrapped landscape. The tour wraps with lunch at a legendary local pub famous for its meat pies.

8h 30mfrom AUD $165

Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-3 Wildlife Gold 930

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-3 Wildlife Gold 930

This eight to nine-hour Kuranda day tour from Cairns takes you through three wildlife parks via scenic rail and gondola. You'll travel Gold Class on the heritage train (or coach, depending on availability post-cyclone), ride the Skyrail Diamond across rainforest canopy, enjoy lunch at Frogs Restaurant, and move through the day with a small group led by a multilingual local guide. Hotel pickups and drop-offs in Cairns CBD are included, along with maps and an information guide.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $499

From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour

Build your own eight-hour wine region tour from Adelaide with five to seven friends in a private vehicle. Choose between Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Hahndorf, or Clare Valley—or mix stops across multiple districts. Work with your dedicated guide to shape the day around your interests: cellar doors, restaurants, farm shops, or local landmarks. You set the pace and priorities; the guide navigates and provides context.

8 hoursfrom AUD $850

Explore Bondi Beach In A Series Of Cryptic Clues

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Explore Bondi Beach In A Series Of Cryptic Clues

Solve your way around Bondi Beach on this self-guided puzzle adventure lasting two hours. You'll work through 14 cryptic clues that lead you from the clifftop Icebergs Pool lookout along the coastal path, past hidden sculptures and Aboriginal rock carvings, then into Bondi's streets to discover local cafes and bars. Access the clues via web app on your phone and uncover what makes this beach tick, moving at your own pace without a guide.

The Mystery of Muscat Guided Tour and Tasting

Spend an hour at Stanton & Killeen in Rutherglen exploring how fortified Muscat is made, from century-old equipment to aging barrels still in use today. You'll taste the full lineup of their Muscat grades, each revealing different levels of complexity and age. It's a straightforward look at how consistent technique and patience build the depth in these wines.

Kangaroo Island Spirits Cocktail Master Class

Spend two hours at Kangaroo Island Spirits learning to craft three signature cocktails from an experienced mixologist. You'll work hands-on with the distillery's award-winning spirits, then taste your efforts paired with light bites from the onsite food van. Leave with printed recipes to recreate each drink back home.

2 hoursfrom AUD $130

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Cruise the Hunter River from Newcastle's bustling port into the tranquil Kooragang Wetlands over 5.5 hours. Your captain narrates the journey while you work through morning tea, a proper Devonshire spread, and pub-style lunch at the Junction Inn Hotel, with dessert served back onboard. Unlimited tea and coffee flow throughout. It's a relaxed way to see the river's shifting character without lifting a finger.

13-Days Kite Safari Tour in Western Australia

A 13-day mobile kiting adventure across Western Australia's windiest coastline, from Perth to Exmouth. Travel as part of a crew rather than a tour group, chasing the Fremantle Doctor—a reliable 15–20 knot south-westerly that powers the Indian Ocean shoreline each summer. Stop at remote breaks including Shark Bay, Gnaraloo, Coral Bay and the Pink Lake, with full flexibility to adjust daily plans based on conditions and group preference. Includes accommodation on the bus, hot showers, snorkels, boards and beach games.

13 daysfrom AUD $4138

Rock Climb and Abseil - Morialta National Park

★ 5.0 (2)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Rock Climb and Abseil - Morialta National Park

Climb and abseil granite faces in Morialta Conservation Park, just 30 minutes from Adelaide's city centre. This four-hour session caters to all abilities—whether you're topping out your first route or refining technique. Accredited instructors set up multiple rock faces matched to your experience, providing all gear and technical coaching so you focus on moving upward and working through the descent.

4 hoursfrom AUD $149

Pinnacles & Rottnest Island Scenic Air & Ground Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Pinnacles & Rottnest Island Scenic Air & Ground Tour

Spend nine hours combining aerial and ground exploration across Perth's coast and islands. Depart on a scenic flight skirting the West Australian shoreline to Cervantes, then traverse the Pinnacles Desert's otherworldly limestone columns on foot. After exploring this striking landscape, fly across the Indian Ocean to Rottnest Island for a free afternoon among sandy coves and quokkas. Return via aerial views of Fremantle and the ocean before touching down at Perth.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1099

Private Shore Excursions with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Visit

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Shore Excursions with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Visit

A private six to seven hour tour departing from Brisbane's cruise terminal that combines river heritage views, native wildlife encounters at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and panoramic city lookouts. Travel through Brisbane's evolving skyline—from colonial architecture to contemporary design—before ascending Mt Coot-tha, exploring South Bank's lagoon precinct, and finishing at Kangaroo Point Cliffs for final vistas. Your own guide navigates the route, allowing flexibility to venture through leafy riverside suburbs if time permits.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1950

★ 5.0 (2)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Culburra Beach FAT bike tour

Explore Culburra Beach on fat-tyred bikes built for sand and soft ground, moving at your own rhythm across the shore. This self-guided ride runs 1–3 hours and lets you dictate the pace: stop for a swim, unpack lunch, or meander back via a longer route. Fat-tyre technology handles beach terrain that regular bikes can't, opening up stretches typically off-limits to cyclists. Best tackled at low tide for firmer sand and easier pedalling.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $75

McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour inc d'Arenberg Cube & lunch

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour inc d'Arenberg Cube & lunch

Spend eight hours exploring McLaren Vale's winery landscape with a small group of fellow wine lovers. Visit three boutique producers, take in the striking d'Arenberg Cube, and enjoy a gourmet platter lunch overlooking the vines. Your WSET-qualified guide navigates the region's best drops whilst you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle. Departs from Adelaide CBD, Glenelg or within McLaren Vale itself, keeping numbers intimate at 4–10 people per tour.

VR Escape Room Adventure for 2 or more Players

Step into a fully immersive virtual reality escape room across Australia where teams of 2–4 solve puzzles together in a shared 3D environment. You'll navigate a time-travel mission for roughly 40–50 minutes, moving freely through dedicated physical spaces while collaborating in the virtual world. Unlike seated VR, this setup uses quality headsets that won't leave you queasy, making it genuinely playable for ages 8 and up—whether you're after a birthday bash, team bonding, or just something different with friends.

Rock Climb and Abseil - Onkaparinga River National Park

Tackle a series of rock climbs and abseils in South Australia's Onkaparinga River National Park over four hours. The park's 30-metre sandstone cliffs and permanent pools create a dramatic amphitheatre for climbers of all abilities. Accredited instructors scale the experience to your fitness level, so whether you're testing yourself against vertical rock for the first time or refining technique, there's a route matched to your comfort. Koalas, kangaroos and native birds populate the gorge—you might spot wildlife between pitches.

4 hoursfrom AUD $149

Sydney Private Walking Tour with a Local

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney Private Walking Tour with a Local

Walk Sydney's streets with someone who actually lives here. A Lokafyer shapes the route around what you want to see—whether that's food precincts, street art, quiet laneways, or neighbourhood stories—rather than ticking off tourist boxes. Over 2 to 6 hours, you'll pick up the sort of practical knowledge and local angles that turn a visit into something closer to living somewhere. No scripts, no groups, no predetermined stops.

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $85

Craft Your Own Liqueur at Tamborine Mountain

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Craft Your Own Liqueur at Tamborine Mountain

Mix your own 375ml liqueur at Tamborine Mountain Distillery, choosing from over 100 tinctures and flavour bases under expert guidance. You'll start with a welcome drink, sample the house range, then blend, bottle and label your creation to take home. The 90-minute session gives you hands-on control over what goes into your bottle—perfect if you want to craft something you actually want to drink, not just look at.

Group Live Pearl Harvest Experience - Perth

Spend an hour at a working pearl farm near Perth watching oysters being opened to reveal freshly harvested pearls. Your host walks you through both traditional and current farming techniques, explaining how these gems form and why Australian pearls command global respect. You'll finish with a guided look through the farm's jewellery collection. Groups of 4–15 only.

From Prison to Freedom: Sydney Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

Navigate Sydney's historic quarters through a puzzle-based mobile game that traces the convict experience in 19th-century Australia. Solve clues across The Rocks, Observatory Hill, and Foundation Park to piece together stories of early settlers and their struggle for reinvention. The self-guided quest takes 90 minutes to 2 hours and runs on your phone via the Questo app, playable any time.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $10

Creative Drawing with Wonder Mama Workshop in Sydney

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Creative Drawing with Wonder Mama Workshop in Sydney

Spend two and a half hours in Sydney creating your own finished artwork under the guidance of a charismatic drag queen instructor. This workshop welcomes all skill levels, from complete beginners to those with prior drawing experience. All materials are provided, so you'll walk out with a piece you've made yourself. The relaxed, inclusive atmosphere makes it as much about enjoying the creative process as the final result.

Shore Excursion: Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour

This eight-hour cruise passenger tour departs Port Adelaide and heads inland to South Australia's Barossa Valley, timed to suit ship schedules. You'll visit three to four working wineries for tastings, enjoy lunch at a cellar door restaurant, and have the option to stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop or the Barossa Chocolate Factory if time allows. A knowledgeable driver navigates the group through rolling vineyard country, with commentary on the region's winemaking heritage and landscape.

eTukTuk Adventure from Shirvington Wines - McLaren Vale

Pedal through McLaren Vale's wine country on an electric tuk-tuk, starting at Shirvington Wines before charting your own course along the Shiraz Trail. You'll navigate vine-covered slopes and rolling countryside at your own tempo, stopping at cellar doors or staking out a quiet spot for lunch. Perfect for couples, mates, or families after a self-guided escape without the group-tour rush.

Take the Challenge and Conquer the Salisbury Treetops

Tackle a two-hour high-ropes course strung through the Australian bush near Salisbury. Navigate swinging bridges, climbing walls, and zip lines suspended between eucalypts while wearing full safety gear. It's a full-body workout that demands focus and guts—expect to finish buzzing with adrenaline and a genuine sense of having pushed yourself.

1-Hour Lake Lefroy including Big Pit Scenic Flight from Kalgoorlie

A one-hour scenic flight departing from Kalgoorlie that showcases the region's mining heritage and geological landscape. You'll bank over the sprawling Super Pit gold mine and nickel smelter, then head south toward Kambalda to survey Lake Lefroy's vast salt flats punctuated by deep excavation scars. The contrast between the parched lakebed and the dramatic mining operations reveals the scale of extraction that built this corner of Western Australia.

1 hourfrom AUD $525

Explore Sydney's Botanic Gardens In a Series of Fun Cryptic Clues

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Explore Sydney's Botanic Gardens In a Series of Fun Cryptic Clues

Navigate Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens armed with cryptic clues and a smartphone app, uncovering hidden corners and viewpoints over two hours. This self-guided scavenger hunt sends you wandering through established gardens and native plantings, solving riddles that reveal lesser-known spots and Harbour vistas. Compete solo or gather friends for team play, starting whenever suits and finishing near the Art Gallery with a garden café on hand.

6-Day West Kimberley Helicopter Safari Tour ex. Broome

Six days exploring West Kimberley's most dramatic landscapes from the air and ground, departing Broome. Helicopter flights sweep over Twin Flame Falls, Bell Gorge and Windjana Gorge, while nights divide between Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge and Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. Days mix seaplane runs to Horizontal Falls, camel rides at sunset, and land safaris with gourmet picnics at Tunnel Creek. All meals and deluxe beds included.

6 daysfrom AUD $24950

Private Perth & Surrounds Premium Day Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Perth & Surrounds Premium Day Tour

Build your own Perth day out with Lauren or Ben, local guides who tailor the route to match your interests and pace. Spend 6–10 hours exploring the city, Fremantle's heritage precincts, Swan Valley vineyards, coastal stretches and wildlife parks in a private Mercedes. Whether you want to cram in Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach and Caversham Wildlife Park or drift between boutique cafés and seasonal wildflower spots, the itinerary bends to suit you.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $450

Swan Valley Wine Discovery: Private Tour from Perth

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Swan Valley Wine Discovery: Private Tour from Perth

A five-hour private wine tour through Perth's Swan Valley, taking your group to four wineries ranging from small family operations to established producers. You'll taste wines across the region, understand how they're made, and see the valley's landscape without competing for space with other visitors. Private transport from Perth is included, along with a knowledgeable local guide who shapes the itinerary to suit your interests.

5 Days Walking with Wildflowers - Fitzgerald Biosphere

Walk through the Fitzgerald Biosphere, one of Earth's most botanically rich regions, over five days in remote Western Australia. You'll trek past quartzite ranges, limestone cliffs and eucalyptus woodland while thousands of wildflower species reveal their colours, forms and evolutionary quirks. The landscape shifts from coastal drama to open ranges, each day ending with meals prepared on-site and mornings starting with proper coffee. Your guides handle logistics entirely—just show up ready to walk and let the terrain work on your perspective.

Indian Cooking Master Class

A three-hour hands-on cooking class in Melbourne where you'll master the foundations of Indian cuisine alongside a professional chef. You'll learn to navigate the spice pantry—from identifying individual aromatics to blending masalas—and understand how ghee underpins regional dishes from Goa to Bengal. By the end, you'll have both the knowledge and written recipes to recreate what you've made at home.

Art Tour of Melbourne

A three-hour guided walk through Melbourne's creative heart near Federation Square reveals the city's thriving visual culture. You'll navigate gallery spaces, examine curated works alongside impromptu murals splashed across laneways, and gain insight into how locals engage with art. The tour wraps with afternoon tea, giving you time to process what you've seen before heading out again.

Whitsunday Golf Tour Tee Off in Paradise

Play 18 holes across the Whitsundays' best greens in five hours, with the Southern Great Barrier Reef as your gallery. Scotty runs this family operation with a focus on genuine hospitality rather than strict protocol—perfect whether you're between cruise stops or taking a break from beach time. Clubs and balls provided. No need to be scratch; all abilities welcome.

Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch

Helicopter flight through South Australia's Barossa Valley, touching down at the Wheatsheaf Hotel near Allendale for lunch and drinks. The 3.5-hour experience departs from the helipad, sweeps north over Jacob's Creek and Tanunda, then returns via the historic towns of Kapunda and Greenock. You'll meet the pub owners and possibly encounter local horseman Tom Willoughby with his film-trained horses, then enjoy views of the valley's quirky roadside attractions on the way home.

3h 30mfrom AUD $1722

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