Tours & experiences

Tours in Australia

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

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Byron Bay Private Bike Tour

Cycle from Byron Bay village to the lighthouse on a guided 1–2 hour ride hugging the coast. You'll pass through quiet paths with ocean to one side, lush hinterland to the other, and reasonable odds of spotting dolphins offshore or whales in season. The lighthouse itself rewards the gentle climb with wide views across the headland. Suits steady riders of any fitness level looking to cover ground without rushing.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $75

4 Day Tour in Red Centre Alice Spring to West MacDonnell

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🌿 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.

Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Luxury Van

Skip the airport queue chaos with a private luxury van collecting you straight from Sydney Airport's arrivals hall. Your driver tracks your flight and waits up to an hour at no extra charge, then whisks you into the city in a spacious Mercedes, Cadillac or GMC. Takes about 25 minutes depending on traffic. All airport fees and parking included—you just settle in and watch Sydney roll past.

Private Luxury Intimate Whale Watching

Spot humpback whales on a private chartered vessel operating from Sydney Harbour. This 2.5-hour expedition accommodates up to 34 guests across multiple viewing platforms, including a swim deck and custom wing stations. The boat features indoor cabin space and lounge areas for comfort between sightings. Hotel pickups and drop-offs across the harbour are arranged, making logistics straightforward for groups or families wanting dedicated access to prime whale-watching territory.

Sydney Bridges and Beaches tour “Vintage Car Ride” Experience

Belt through Sydney's most photogenic routes in a hand-picked classic: a growling Ferrari Mondial, a 1967 Mustang GT350, or the legendary Jaguar E-Type. This two-hour drive threads you across Sydney Harbour's bridges with unobstructed views before unleashing the engine's roar through the Lane Cove tunnel. It's raw, loud, and designed for those who'd rather feel the road than read about it.

Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

A two-hour beginner surf session at Ocean Grove on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula. You'll work in shallow water with a soft board and qualified instructors who'll have you riding waves by the end. No experience needed—just show up ready to paddle, pop up, and feel that first real rush of standing on a board. The moment you catch your first wave is genuinely worth it.

Wilderness kayak adventure with gourmet food

Paddle through Australian bushland and striking sandstone formations on a four-hour kayak trip where wildlife reveals itself more readily from the water than from trails. Native birds, reptiles and animals appear less wary when approached silently by boat. The journey concludes with gourmet lunch, and all gear is supplied. Bring a waterproof camera or take your chances with a standard one—many paddlers do fine with either.

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.

Private 2hr Swim Charter with Dolphins, seals and seadragons

Spend two hours in the water with dolphins, seals and weedy seadragons on a chartered boat reserved just for your group. This Australian marine experience includes all snorkelling kit, wetsuits and hot refreshments. You'll have exclusive access to the vessel and plenty of space to move between wildlife encounters, with proper facilities and hot showers available afterwards.

2 hoursfrom AUD $3500

Luxury Vehicle Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Hotel Transfer

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✈️ Transfers

Australia

Luxury Vehicle Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Hotel Transfer

Arrive in Brisbane without the airport transfer stress. A driver meets you at the terminal with real-time flight tracking, then whisks you to your hotel in a luxury sedan or minibus. The service covers door-to-door transport across Australian cities, with options for individuals, families, and corporate groups. Parking and government fees are included, so you pay nothing extra.

1 min – 10 hoursfrom AUD $147

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Hidden Trails of The Rocks of Sydney

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Hidden Trails of The Rocks of Sydney

Crack riddles on your phone to unlock hidden corners of Sydney's Rocks neighbourhood. This self-guided puzzle trail runs 1–3 hours depending on pace, starting near Circular Quay. You'll navigate between landmarks using cryptic clues solved through a mobile web app—no download needed. Ideal solo or in small groups, it's a quirky way to discover backstreets and heritage spots most visitors miss.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $25

Brisbane Airport to Noosa Private Transfer for 2

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✈️ Transfers

Australia

Brisbane Airport to Noosa Private Transfer for 2

Skip the taxi queue at Brisbane Airport and ride in a private car straight to Noosa. Your driver meets you at baggage claim, handles your bags, and gets you settled for the 90-minute to two-hour coastal drive. You'll know your driver's name before you arrive, and they'll confirm pickup times to keep everything running smoothly. The air-conditioned vehicle seats two comfortably, with options for infant seats, prams, and even golf gear if you're bringing clubs.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $385

Discover Sydney Harbour and It’s Secret Islands

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🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Discover Sydney Harbour and It’s Secret Islands

This private harbour cruise explores Sydney's lesser-known islands over three hours, weaving past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park from the water. You'll encounter native wildlife in their element whilst discovering the historical narratives woven into each island. Morning tea and water are provided, giving you time to absorb the working harbour from an angle most visitors miss.

Sydney: Luggage Storage Close to Opera House

Drop your bags at secure Sydney locations near the Opera House and major transport hubs, then explore the city unencumbered. This one-day luggage storage service keeps your belongings safe while you wander freely between attractions, whether you're killing time before a late flight, arrived ahead of your accommodation, or simply want to move through the city without dragging luggage. Each bag comes fully insured with round-the-clock support.

Private half day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

Charter a 60-foot catamaran for six hours and sail the Whitsunday Islands with a skipper who knows these waters intimately. You'll have the entire vessel to yourselves, complete with crew, chef, and snorkel guide. Drop anchor at fringing reefs around the islands, explore coral gardens with SUP and kayak gear included, then head back to Airlie Beach with lunch freshly made aboard. Bring your own drinks and settle in for an afternoon that feels less like a tour and more like borrowing a mate's boat.

6 hoursfrom AUD $7600

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🐠 Water Activities

Australia

One on One Snorkel Experience

A tailored snorkel experience in Australian waters built around your comfort level. Whether you're hesitant about ocean swimming or after a quieter alternative to crowded reef trips, this one-on-one outing pairs you with a guide who stays within arm's reach throughout. You'll wear a rash vest and use flotation support; no prior water skills needed. The hour focuses on easing you into the reef at your own pace, with hand-holding and reassurance baked in.

1 Hour Rental in a Deluxe Double Sea Kayak

Rent a lightweight double sea kayak for an hour and explore Middle Harbour at your own pace. These Australian-made Kevlar or carbon-fibre boats glide smoothly through the water, letting you paddle to quiet beaches within the harbour. You'll get a safety briefing, a map, and all gear included—just show up and push off whenever suits you.

1 hourfrom AUD $60

Private Coogee to Bondi Walk from your city hotel

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Coogee to Bondi Walk from your city hotel

A five-hour guided walk from Coogee to Bondi, starting and finishing at your city hotel. Your private guide navigates the coastal path, sharing local knowledge and adjusting the route to match your pace and interests. Water's supplied, and all transport costs are built in. It's a straightforward way to experience Sydney's eastern beaches without the logistics headache.

Port Douglas: Daintree and Cape Tribulation 2-Day Tour

Spend two days exploring Tropical North Queensland's most biodiverse corners, starting from Port Douglas. Begin with a Welcome to Country ceremony at Mossman Gorge, then cruise the Daintree River spotting crocodiles and native wildlife. Overnight at a safari lodge in Cape Tribulation before heading back, with optional reef snorkeling or rainforest ziplining to tailor your experience.

Private tour of Kiama Blowholes, Sea Cliff Bridge and Wattamolla

A ten-hour private coastal exploration south of Sydney, showcasing the raw power of Kiama's volcanic blowholes—where winter swells can spray 25 metres skyward—followed by the otherworldly basalt columns of Bombo Headland, a clifftop walk across the architectural marvel of Sea Cliff Bridge, and your choice of native wildlife viewing or National Park hiking. The day concludes at Wattamolla's freshwater waterfall. Bottled water, snacks and lunch included; your guide photographs the experience on a mirrorless camera.

10 hoursfrom AUD $580

Taste of Bendigo Foodie Tour Culinary Experience

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Taste of Bendigo Foodie Tour Culinary Experience

Walk through Bendigo's food quarters over two and a half hours, stopping at four neighbourhood restaurants and bars for tastings paired with local wine, beer, and seasonal cocktails. Your guide reveals how the city's culinary identity evolved alongside its gold-rush past, introducing you to chefs and owners who define the current scene. This isn't a rushed highlight reel—it's a proper introduction to what locals actually eat and drink.

Melbourne Bar Experience

A four-hour guided tour through Melbourne's best-kept bar venues, from tucked-away speakeasies in graffitied laneways to rooftop bars with city views. Your guide navigates you through heritage-listed drinking dens and contemporary cocktail spots, sharing the stories behind the city's drinking culture while you taste your way through neighbourhood gems. Your first drink is included, and the tour uses Melbourne's free tram zone to hop between locations.

Explore Green Island with Diving options from Cairns

Spend eight hours at Green Island, a coral cay within the Great Barrier Reef accessible by boat from Cairns. This full-day excursion combines reef diving with island exploration—choose between introductory dives for first-timers or certified dives if you're PADI-qualified. Snorkel the shallows, walk through rainforest, or opt for a glass-bottom boat tour and buffet lunch to round out your day.

Private Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne

Spend eight hours exploring Ballarat's gold rush heritage at Sovereign Hill, an award-winning open-air museum that reconstructs 1850s mining life in meticulous detail. This private tour from Melbourne includes hotel collection, a professional guide, lunch, and transport in your own vehicle—no queuing, no crowds, just you moving through restored buildings, working mines, and period recreations at your own pace.

High Tea Gondola Experience

Drift along Australian waterways in a private gondola whilst enjoying finger sandwiches, pastries, and champagne over 90 minutes. Your own vessel seats up to four, making this an intimate setting for birthdays, anniversaries, or a deliberate escape from the everyday. Red carpet treatment begins the moment you arrive, and the passing scenery becomes your backdrop as you settle into unhurried conversation and celebration.

Sydney Fish Market: Australia's Native Flavours Cooking Class

Learn to cook with Australia's native ingredients at Sydney Fish Market, working directly with chef instructors to transform native plants like finger lime and lemon myrtle alongside pristine local seafood. This two-hour hands-on class demystifies choosing and preparing native Australian produce, culminating in a shared meal in the school's dining room with wine. You'll leave with recipes and techniques to recreate these dishes at home.

Private Customized Yarra Valley Wine Tour

A seven-to-eight-hour private wine tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley departing Melbourne with hotel collection included. You'll visit four wineries of your choosing with expert-led tastings, selecting between a three-course lunch at Rochford or two-course meal at Soumah. Travel in a Mercedes with a knowledgeable local driver who shapes the day around your pace and preferences—no fixed itinerary, no other groups tagging along.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $550

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

A Taste Of Kangaroo Island

This 6.5-hour circuit around Kangaroo Island introduces you to the island's food and drink producers in sequence. You'll visit a lavender farm, a working apiary, a winery, a brewery, and an oyster farm, sampling at each stop. Travel between venues is in an air-conditioned vehicle, and you'll return to Penneshaw at day's end with lunch left for you to arrange independently.

Christmas in July Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Spend three hours cruising Sydney Harbour while tucking into a traditional Christmas feast, complete with roast turkey, fresh seafood, and all the trimmings. Live musicians perform throughout as you soak in views of the iconic harbour from open decks and wraparound windows. It's Christmas lunch reimagined on water, with a professional host keeping the energy up and prizes for the most questionable festive knitwear.

Sydney Parrots, a Unique Island and more

Spend nine and a half hours tracking Australia's parrot diversity across three Sydney locations. With over fifty native species calling Australia home, this guided search reveals the kaleidoscopic birds thriving in urban and suburban pockets—king parrots, cockatoos, lorikeets, rosellas and more. Your driver navigates comfortable air-conditioned transport between hotspots, timing visits to catch feeding activity and roosting patterns. Sightings vary by season and time of day, but you'll encounter multiple species plus bonus glimpses of kookaburras, ibis and magpies.

Sydney Harbour: Hands-On Sailing on Classic Yacht

Take the helm of a restored classic yacht and learn to sail Sydney Harbour with an experienced skipper guiding you through the essentials. Over two and a half hours, you'll handle lines, trim sails, and navigate the iconic waterway aboard a vessel with genuine Sydney heritage. Small group size means hands-on instruction tailored to your pace, whether you're curious beginner or keen to refresh old skills.

Yarra Valley Stargazing tour

Spend 90 minutes scanning the night sky above Victoria's Yarra Valley with a knowledgeable astronomy guide. Using telescopes and binoculars, you'll locate constellations, spot lunar craters and Saturn's rings, and hear the myths woven through the cosmos. Based just an hour from Melbourne, this session works for everyone from seasoned observers to first-timers keen to reconnect with the stars.

Brisbane To Brisbane Airport or Cruise Transfers

Direct point-to-point transport between Brisbane city and the airport, handled by seasoned drivers who know the routes. Whether you're catching an international flight or arriving back home, this private transfer gets you there without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads or waiting for shared shuttles. One vehicle, your schedule, straightforward service.

from AUD $150

Sydney Gems Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney Gems Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Explore Sydney's landmarks and quieter corners in your own private vehicle with a dedicated guide over 5–6 hours. You'll navigate through the city's most recognisable spots and lesser-known suburban pockets, with the route shaped around what interests you most. This is guided sightseeing stripped back to what matters: a comfortable ride, a knowledgeable local, and the freedom to linger where you choose, without herding crowds.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $311

Rock'n'roll venues pub crawl including 2 free drinks and history

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🍹 Nightlife

Australia

Rock'n'roll venues pub crawl including 2 free drinks and history

A guided four-hour ramble through Collingwood and Fitzroy's live music heritage, tracing five decades of Melbourne's rock scene through the venues that shaped it. Your guide unpacks the stories behind legendary bands, the pub culture that spawned them, and introduces you to working venues where musicians still play. You'll get two complimentary drinks and insider knowledge on where locals actually go.

Chardon-Hey | Wine Tour in Mornington Peninsula (Private Tour)

Spend seven hours touring Mornington Peninsula's wine region with a licensed guide steering you between three estates. You'll taste 12–16 wines, visit a local distillery, and enjoy transport in an air-conditioned vehicle—ideal for groups wanting to sample without driving themselves. The day suits families, friends, or solo travellers keen to explore the peninsula's viticulture without premium price tags.

Private Overnight Skippered Humpback Whale Watch Experience

Spend two days aboard your own private catamaran with a qualified skipper hunting humpbacks along the Fraser Coast. This overnight charter takes you into the Great Sandy Strait, a UNESCO-listed marine sanctuary where these massive creatures migrate past Australia's eastern seaboard. You'll have the boat entirely to yourself, with full meals provided and all the space and flexibility to watch whales on your own terms.

PORT DOUGLAS to HARTLEYS CROCODILES Return Trip Private Transfer

Direct private car service linking Port Douglas with Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, a 30-minute journey each way. Your driver collects you at a pre-arranged time and delivers you to the attraction entrance in an air-conditioned vehicle. Ideal for travellers wanting reliable transport without the hassle of self-driving or group coaches. Book seats for children in advance if needed.

30 minfrom AUD $230

Sydney Icons Private Tour – Opera House, Bondi & More

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney Icons Private Tour – Opera House, Bondi & More

A private eight-hour tour of Sydney's landmarks with a knowledgeable driver who shapes the itinerary to your pace. Roll through The Rocks' cobbled streets, catch the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Macquarie's Chair, wander Paddington's terrace-lined avenues, and finish at Bondi Beach watching the swell roll in. Your driver shares local knowledge—the back stories, the quiet corners, the spots tourists miss. Hotel pickups included; vehicle size depends on group numbers.

Parasailing and Jet Ski Activity for Two

Spend three hours on the Gold Coast combining two water-based activities: a tandem parasail flight with views across the coastline, and a guided jet ski run where you pilot your own watercraft. You'll get professional instruction for both, with safety equipment and briefings included. This package pairs thrills at altitude with speed on the water, giving you two distinct perspectives of the same stretch of coast in a single outing.

3 hoursfrom AUD $295

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