Tours & experiences

Tours in Australia

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

🌍
Popular:France (10814)Italy (9955)Indonesia (7024)Spain (6639)Australia (4450)Japan (526)Thailand (519)Vietnam (511)
Duration
Any⏱ Under 1 hour🕓 1–4 hours🌞 4 h – 1 day🗓 Multi-day
Rating
Any★ 5.0★ 4.5 and up★ 4.0 and up
Price (AUD)
AnyUnder $50$50–$100$100–$200$200+
4,450 tours in AustraliaClear filters
Blue Mountains Day Trip + Sydney Zoo +Three Sisters + Waterfalls
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Blue Mountains Day Trip + Sydney Zoo +Three Sisters + Waterfalls

Venture west from Sydney to experience the World Heritage Blue Mountains in a single day. This 10-hour excursion combines wildlife encounters at Sydney Zoo with exploration of the region's dramatic landscapes—including the iconic Three Sisters rock formation and the sprawling Scenic World precinct. Travel by air-conditioned coach with panoramic windows, guided by a local driver who tailors walking routes to suit your fitness level and interests. You'll traverse easy to moderate trails through rainforest, sandstone cliffs and cascading water features, with downtime for lunch in the mountain village of Leura.

10 hoursfrom AUD $169
Highlights Sydney Private Tour with Professional Photographer
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Highlights Sydney Private Tour with Professional Photographer

A four-hour private photography tour of Sydney led by a local professional who knows where light hits best and crowds don't gather. You'll visit hand-picked locations—sunset vistas or exclusive neighbourhood spots—while your guide captures candid moments that actually feel like your trip, not a postcard. Finish with a digital folder of minimum 25 edited photos, enough to remember why you came.

4 hoursfrom AUD $625
Food Wine and Wellness Tours in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Food Wine and Wellness Tours in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour

A six-hour regional food and wine circuit through Port Macquarie's producer network, led by a knowledgeable guide who connects you directly with winemakers, brewers, and artisan food creators. You'll move between family-run venues in a climate-controlled vehicle, sampling across three beverage stops before choosing your finale—vineyard, brewery, or distillery. Everything's included: lunch, snacks, drinks, and transport. Expect genuine conversations with the people behind the bottles and small-batch products, plus insights into how local operators balance quality with environmental responsibility.

6 hoursfrom AUD $228
Barossa Valley Premium Private Tour including tastings and lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Premium Private Tour including tastings and lunch

Spend eight hours touring three of Barossa Valley's most celebrated wineries—Henschke, Torbreck and Rockford—with a knowledgeable guide who shapes the day around what you want to explore. You'll taste wines directly with cellar door staff who explain the stories behind each bottle, then settle into a leisurely lunch with appetiser, main course, and a glass of wine. The itinerary bends to suit you, whether you're ticking off bucket-list names or discovering hidden corners at a relaxed pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $620
Perth Scenic Flight - City River and Beaches
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Perth Scenic Flight - City River and Beaches

This 30-minute scenic flight departs Jandakot Airport and charts Perth from the air, tracking the Swan River's curves through the city before sweeping past King's Park and the central business district. The route continues westward over Cottesloe and the Indian Ocean's coastline, then loops back via Fremantle and the river mouth. You'll land with a clearer sense of how Perth's geography actually fits together—the river's role, the beach sprawl, the urban density all visible at once.

30 minfrom AUD $315
Flinders Chase Private Luxury Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Flinders Chase Private Luxury Tour

Explore Kangaroo Island's wild western reaches in a private luxury vehicle, guided by locals who know every granite outcrop and seal colony. Flinders Chase National Park spans seven and a half hours of sweeping coastal views, ancient rock formations, and windswept cliffs where fur seals haul out. Your guide prepares lunch in the scrub using local ingredients and South Australian wine, making this less a tour and more a private day in the bush.

7h 30mfrom AUD $1238
CRUISE SHIP Dudley Wines & False Cape Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

CRUISE SHIP Dudley Wines & False Cape Wine Tour

This two-hour wine tour whisks cruise passengers to two established South Australian wineries—Dudley and False Cape—with tastings, a seated lunch, and vineyard commentary at each stop. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort between properties, learning how each winery developed its character over time. Both estates command striking rural vistas and produce distinctive bottles worth trying. The pace suits those wanting to taste without overexertion.

2 hours – 2h 15mfrom AUD $285
Highlights of Tasmania Group 7 Days Touring Package
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Highlights of Tasmania Group 7 Days Touring Package

A seven-day guided journey through Tasmania's most compelling landscapes, departing Hobart and concluding in Launceston. You'll spend four nights exploring the island's southeast via small-group coach—threading through Port Arthur's convict history, Wineglass Bay's dramatic coastline, Freycinet's granite peaks, and Mt Field's alpine forest. A lunch cruise to Peppermint Bay and wildlife encounters at Bonorong break up the touring. Five nights' accommodation, select meals, and airport transfers are included.

7 daysfrom AUD $3199
Perth Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Perth Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Navigate Perth's city centre on your own terms with this app-based scavenger hunt and audio tour. Over three hours, solve location-based puzzles to unlock stories about ten-plus landmarks including the Perth Mint, Town Hall, and hidden neighbourhood gems. Download the World City Trail app, enter your code, and start whenever suits you—pause for coffee, come back tomorrow, finish wherever you like. No guide, no schedule, just you, your phone, and Perth.

3 hoursfrom AUD $13
Private Lake Cave Tour: Transportation from Margaret River
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Lake Cave Tour: Transportation from Margaret River

A private guided descent into Lake Cave near Margaret River, with pickup included. Your guide leads you through chambers filled with stalactites and a suspended limestone shelf, explaining how these formations developed over thousands of years. You'll walk past an underground lake in a quiet, enclosed space. The tour runs 90 minutes and suits most fitness levels, though it involves stairs and uneven ground.

1h 30mfrom AUD $441
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours Twilight Mangrove Kayak
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours Twilight Mangrove Kayak

Paddle through Garden Island's mangrove creeks at dusk, watching the waterways transform under head torch light. This two-hour guided kayak explores the Dolphin Sanctuary's sheltered channels, where you'll spot nesting birds and marine life against the sounds of the Adelaide wetlands. Minimal talking, maximum atmosphere—designed for couples and solo travellers seeking quiet on the water rather than commentary.

2 hoursfrom AUD $78
City Tour Perth and Fremantle and Rottnest Island and Swan River
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

City Tour Perth and Fremantle and Rottnest Island and Swan River

Sweep through Perth, Fremantle and Rottnest Island in a single day with a small-group tour led by someone who knows the region. You'll start with elevated views across Kings Park and walk the waterfront precincts, then ferry across to Rottnest Island to spot quokkas in their natural habitat. The day wraps with a scenic cruise back down the Swan River. Ten hours, max 12 travellers, air-conditioned transport throughout.

10 hoursfrom AUD $291
Maguk Falls Kakadu Half Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Maguk Falls Kakadu Half Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

Half-day expedition to Maguk Falls in Kakadu National Park, departing from Jabiru or Cooinda. You'll swim in crystal-clear pools surrounded by escarpment walls, spot native wildlife, and explore one of the Top End's most dramatic seasonal waterfalls. Run by a father-daughter team of accredited guides who prioritise genuine connection over scripted experiences. Includes freshly prepared snacks on the road. The falls typically flow June through October.

5 hoursfrom AUD $345
4 Day Tour in Red Centre Alice Spring to West MacDonnell
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

4 Day Tour in Red Centre Alice Spring to West MacDonnell

Four days exploring Australia's Red Centre by 4WD, from Alice Springs through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the West MacDonnell Ranges. Travel deep into remote desert country to witness Uluru's sunset transformation, learn Anangu stories at the cultural centre, trek past sacred waterholes and hidden gorges, and tackle the Kings Canyon rim walk. Camp under stars in bush swags, guided by experienced drivers who know the back routes few tourists reach.

4 daysfrom AUD $1380
Death By Chocolate Experience in Richmond, Tasmania
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Death By Chocolate Experience in Richmond, Tasmania

Spend 90 minutes in Richmond exploring how artisan chocolate comes together from bean to bar, using Australian-grown cacao. You'll work alongside the chocolatier, dip into vats of freshly tempered chocolate, taste unreleased batches, and sip a hot drink of your choice. It's a hands-on crash course in flavour development and technique, perfect if you actually want to understand what makes chocolate taste the way it does.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
Unearth Voyager
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Unearth Voyager

Spend two hours at Voyager Estate crafting a wine experience tailored entirely to your interests. Before arrival, a dedicated Wine Guide connects with you to understand what captivates you—whether that's dissecting Chardonnay's complexity, exploring organic viticulture, or mastering food-and-wine harmony. You'll then move through the property on your own terms: walking vineyard rows to taste individual wine components, descending into the underground cellar for vertical tastings, or blending your own Cabernet. Each visit is hands-on and shaped by your curiosity.

2 hoursfrom AUD $160
Albany Southwest Wilderness Day Tour - Fly From Perth
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Albany Southwest Wilderness Day Tour - Fly From Perth

Fly from Perth to Western Australia's southwest corner for an 11-hour immersion in coastal and forest landscapes. Visit the otherworldly tingle forests and walk suspended among ancient trees, then head to Denmark's white-sand beaches and distinctive granite formations. Continue to Albany to explore the region's whaling heritage and dramatic geological landmarks—the Gap and Natural Bridge—where the Southern Ocean has carved striking shapes into the coastline. Whales frequent these waters July to October.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1899
Private Transfer from Darwin City Hotels to Darwin Cruise Port
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Darwin City Hotels to Darwin Cruise Port

Skip the taxi queues and catch your cruise on time with a private car straight from your Darwin hotel to the port. Your driver meets you at your chosen moment and delivers you directly to the departure terminal, no detours or shared stops. The vehicle is air-conditioned and driven by a professional, with all fees locked in upfront. The journey takes about 20 minutes, giving you a calm start to your voyage.

20 minfrom AUD $120
2 Day Kakadu Resort Yellow Water Cruise Comfort Tour from Darwin
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

2 Day Kakadu Resort Yellow Water Cruise Comfort Tour from Darwin

Spend two days in Kakadu National Park exploring ancient Aboriginal rock art sites and cruising Yellow Water Billabong in search of saltwater crocodiles. Based at Cooinda Lodge in the heart of the park, this guided tour runs during the lush green season when the wetlands are at their most dramatic. Your driver-guide navigates you through eucalypt woodland and rainforest pockets, sharing stories from the traditional owners who've lived here for tens of thousands of years. Nights are spent in air-conditioned comfort with all meals provided.

2 daysfrom AUD $895
Maria Island 3 hours and 30 mins Scenic Cruise
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Maria Island 3 hours and 30 mins Scenic Cruise

A 3.5-hour wildlife cruise departing Triabunna that tracks seals, dolphins, sea eagles, and seasonal whales around Maria Island National Park. Led by professional scientists, the vessel carries small groups (24–30 max) with onboard comfort facilities and complimentary hot drinks. You'll navigate Tasmania's dramatic coastline while a guide unpacks the geology and marine ecology live. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks and alcohol aboard.

3h 30mfrom AUD $195
3 Day Private Tour in Tasmania
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3 Day Private Tour in Tasmania

A bespoke three-day exploration of Tasmania's most compelling regions around Hobart, led by the same local guide throughout. Skip the coach tours and their fixed itineraries—this private experience adapts to your interests, whether that's wilderness, heritage, or coastal scenery. You'll cover significant ground with genuine locals who know where to linger and where to move on, building real rapport over the three days whilst accessing Tasmania's character beyond the usual stops.

3 daysfrom AUD $3419
Private Bruny Island Wine, Food,Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Bruny Island Wine, Food,Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

Spend ten hours exploring Bruny Island with a guide who literally grew up there. You'll taste oysters and artisan cheese at dawn, sip wines at Tasmania's southernmost vineyard over lunch, visit Cape Bruny Lighthouse—where your guide's family once kept watch—and sample honey and chocolate from island makers. Everything's included: transport from your hotel, park passes, meals, tastings, the lot. Small groups, local stories, no tourist veneer.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1250
Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine

Self-guided audio walking tour through Adelaide's urban planning heritage and wine culture. Narrated by Dave, a town planner, this 2–4 hour experience unpacks Colonel Light's geometric street layout and traces the city's evolution into a wine powerhouse. Navigate at your own pace using turn-by-turn directions, maps, and historical commentary on your phone or tablet. Discover lesser-known corners and stories that shaped Adelaide's identity.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $25
The Luxe South Australia Experience Full Day Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

The Luxe South Australia Experience Full Day Tour

This eight-hour guided tour sweeps through South Australia's most compelling corners, balancing coastal exploration with wildlife encounters and heritage sites. You'll move between dramatic shorelines, pockets of natural history, and working landscapes that define the region. Lunch is included, giving you time to settle into the rhythm of the day without logistical fuss. The route suits everyone from keen walkers to those preferring easier access points, with infant car seats available for families.

8 hoursfrom AUD $230
McLaren Vale Private Tour inc Premium Lunch & d'Arenberg Cube
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Tour inc Premium Lunch & d'Arenberg Cube

Spend eight hours navigating McLaren Vale's finest with a private driver, three cellar doors, and a proper lunch. Start at Olivers Taranga for cool-climate wines amongst the vines, then explore d'Arenberg's geometric Cube—a five-storey architectural oddity housing tastings and a Salvador Dalí exhibition. Sit down to a two-course seasonal menu at d'Arry's Verandah before finishing at Hugo or an Italian-focused alternative. Your route, your pace, your preferences.

8 hoursfrom AUD $670
Private Langhorne Creek Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Langhorne Creek Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

Explore Langhorne Creek's wineries at your own pace in a private BMW sedan with experienced guide John, who brings 35 years of hospitality expertise. This six-hour tour accommodates up to four guests, letting you design the route—whether that's cellar doors, vineyard walkthroughs, regional towns, or Adelaide highlights. The flat rate covers everyone in your group, making it genuinely economical for shared travel.

6 hoursfrom AUD $698
Small Group Tour to Coast, Vales and Hills with Lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Small Group Tour to Coast, Vales and Hills with Lunch

Explore South Australia's wine country and coastal charm in a single day. This eight-hour small-group tour sweeps from Fleurieu Peninsula beaches through McLaren Vale's renowned d'Arenberg Cube—where you'll taste wines from its top-floor terrace with sweeping views—then inland to the Adelaide Hills. Lunch awaits in Hahndorf, a historic German settlement, where you can wander its tree-lined streets before returning to your Adelaide or Glenelg hotel.

8 hoursfrom AUD $235
Self Guided E Bike ride to Mt Lofty and Belair National Park
★ 5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Self Guided E Bike ride to Mt Lofty and Belair National Park

Pedal through Belair National Park and up to Mt Lofty on an e-bike fitted to your fitness level. This self-guided 5-hour ride lets you choose your own trail—spot koalas on gentler routes or tackle singletrack at Craigburn Farm. A GPS unit keeps you on course, and you'll refuel with complimentary coffee and cake mid-ride. Perfect for those wanting to explore South Australia's bushland without a guide's pace.

5 hoursfrom AUD $125
Port Adelaide Walking Tour and optional Dolphin Cruise
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Port Adelaide Walking Tour and optional Dolphin Cruise

A 90-minute walking tour through Port Adelaide revealing the port's gritty past, street art, and maritime heritage, followed by an optional 90-minute river cruise spotting dolphins and the Ships Graveyard. You'll discover how the area earned its reputation as Port Misery, meet the last traditional sailmaker still working in Australia, and wander heritage streets while your guide shares local stories. The tour includes a digital map and personalised tips for exploring independently afterwards. A portion of proceeds supports local homeless and indigenous organisations.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $74
Guided Gin Tasting Experience at Never Never Distilling Co.
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Guided Gin Tasting Experience at Never Never Distilling Co.

Spend an hour at Never Never Distilling Co. learning how their signature Triple Juniper method shapes each gin's character. A distiller walks you through a flight of award-winning spirits, each paired with complementary mixers and garnishes, alongside local South Australian bites. You'll understand what botanical notes define each pour while taking in views across McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula.

1 hourfrom AUD $59
3-Day Cradle Mountain Photography Workshop
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

3-Day Cradle Mountain Photography Workshop

Chase light across Tasmania's alpine landscape on this three-day photography workshop centred on Cradle Mountain. You'll shoot Dove Lake at dawn and dusk, track Tasmanian Devils at a wildlife park, explore moss-draped rainforest, and photograph heritage mountain structures. A professional guide leads you through backcountry routes and manages logistics—accommodation, meals, and transport included—so you focus on composition and light rather than logistics.

3 daysfrom AUD $1950
Horse Trail Ride and Wine Tasting at Adelaide Hills Winery
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Horse Trail Ride and Wine Tasting at Adelaide Hills Winery

Ride through Adelaide Hills vineyards on horseback, then settle in for a structured wine tasting at Petaluma. This two-hour experience pairs the physical pleasure of trail riding with the sensory education of wine appreciation. You'll cover the property's rolling terrain guided by someone who knows the land, followed by a proper tasting session for adults—soft drinks for younger guests. A straightforward way to see working vineyard country from horseback.

2 hoursfrom AUD $195
Adelaide City Full-Day Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide City Full-Day Tour

This eight-hour guided tour covers Adelaide's key attractions, starting with pickup from your accommodation. You'll explore Rundle Mall's shops and street performers, then move through the city's cultural landmarks at a relaxed pace. Bottled water and a box of local chocolates keep you fuelled between stops. The itinerary leaves substantial time for travel between venues, so expect a measured day rather than a rushed sprint through highlights.

8 hoursfrom AUD $230
McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Explore McLaren Vale's acclaimed vineyards on a curated small-group tour departing Adelaide. Over seven hours, you'll visit four partner wineries renowned for Shiraz, Grenache, and Mediterranean-style whites, guided by someone who knows the region well. A substantial local lunch and tastings are included, leaving you free to focus on the wines and landscape rather than logistics.

7 hoursfrom AUD $238
Shore Excursion: Hahndorf & Barossa Valley including Lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Shore Excursion: Hahndorf & Barossa Valley including Lunch

This eight-hour shore excursion from Port Adelaide takes you through two of South Australia's standout regions. You'll spend time in the Barossa Valley sampling wines at two separate producers and enjoying lunch at one cellar door, then explore the historic German settlement of Hahndorf at your own pace. The itinerary syncs with ship schedules, so you can relax knowing the timing works around your vessel's departure.

8 hoursfrom AUD $215
Romantic Horse Trail Ride with Wine and Food in Adelaide Hills
★ 5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Romantic Horse Trail Ride with Wine and Food in Adelaide Hills

Saddle up for a three-hour trail through Adelaide Hills vineyards on horseback, stopping for tastings of local wines and a spread of savoury and sweet bites. Designed as a couples' experience, this ride pairs the meditative rhythm of riding through rolling vineyard country with food and drink that anchor the afternoon. A guide leads throughout, and all fitness levels are welcome.

3 hoursfrom AUD $295
Natural Perfume Private Workshop in Adelaide, South Australia
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Natural Perfume Private Workshop in Adelaide, South Australia

Spend two and a quarter hours learning to craft your own natural perfume in Adelaide. You'll explore fragrance history, understand scent families and blending techniques, then compose a personalised 10ml bottle to take home. The workshop covers aromatherapy principles and practical applications for daily life, using locally sourced natural ingredients without synthetic chemicals.

2h 15mfrom AUD $170
Perth Airport transfer Private Chauffeur
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Perth Airport transfer Private Chauffeur

Private chauffeur service connecting Perth Airport to your destination across Western Australia. A straightforward 35 minute to one-hour transfer with a professional driver who knows the region well. The service includes bottled water, onboard WiFi, and all parking costs—no hidden fees. Infant seats available upon request for an additional charge.

35 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $200
Barossa Valley Small Group Tour with Wine tastings and lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Small Group Tour with Wine tastings and lunch

Spend eight hours exploring the Barossa Valley's winemaking scene with a small group of no more than ten people. Visit three boutique wineries where cellar door staff reveal the stories behind each label, enjoy a leisurely lunch with a main course, then finish at Maggie Beer's Farmshop and a scenic drive through heritage vineyards. Your guide knows the region's wines and history inside out, and keeps things relaxed and personable throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $250
Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston （3days in advance）
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston （3days in advance）

A nine-hour private outing exploring Tasmania's Bay of Fire from Launceston, tailored to your interests. Travel in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide who knows the region well. You'll set your own pace across dramatic coastal scenery, granite boulders, and secluded beaches without the constraints of group schedules. Perfect for those wanting flexibility and personalised attention throughout the day.

9 hoursfrom AUD $700
Some tours listed with Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Prices and availability confirmed at checkout.