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Tours in Australia

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Beautiful Sydney Harbour Breakfast Kayaking Tour
5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Beautiful Sydney Harbour Breakfast Kayaking Tour

Launch from Sydney Harbour at dawn for a 2.5-hour paddle aboard lightweight Australian-made double kayaks, exploring hidden coves and landmarks alongside a seasoned guide. After working your way across the water at an easy clip, settle into the waterfront KAYAK Cafe for fresh pastries, fruit and hot beverages. This outfit has spent over three decades reading the harbour's moods and routing trips accordingly.

2h 30mfrom AUD $195
McLaren Vale Private Luxury Wine Tour - Full Day
5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Luxury Wine Tour - Full Day

Explore McLaren Vale's finest vineyards on your own terms over a full day in a private luxury 4WD with an experienced guide-driver. Groups up to four travel without compromise, calling the shots on which cellar doors to visit, pacing, and where to eat. Your guide opens doors to established estates and hidden gems alike, with potential access to barrel tastings and winemaker conversations where availability allows.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $375
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast
5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast

Launch before dawn over Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region for an hour aloft, watching light flood across vineyards and farmland. Your pilot reads wind patterns to find the smoothest thermals and a safe touchdown spot. Float quietly above the landscape as the valley wakes, then descend to Rochford Wines for a spread of pastries, fruit, and coffee. The full outing runs 3–5 hours.

4 hoursfrom AUD $480
Yarra River Half-Day Rafting Experience
5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Yarra River Half-Day Rafting Experience

Spend three hours paddling the Yarra River with a crew of qualified white-water guides who know this stretch inside out. Based in Australia, this half-day outing suits everyone from first-timers to seasoned paddlers. You'll navigate live water in a small-group setting, with safety kit provided and a shuttle back to base included. The team runs corporate groups, school parties and individuals with equal professionalism, backed by 15+ years of river time and rescue credentials.

3 hoursfrom AUD $110
Sydney Harbour - Sailing Hands-On Experience
5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Harbour - Sailing Hands-On Experience

Take the helm of a 24ft keelboat on Sydney Harbour for 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Departing from Manly, you'll work alongside experienced skippers to raise sails and navigate the boat, or simply watch the harbour unfold. Pass waterfront estates, discover quiet beaches tucked into the shoreline, and catch views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge weather permitting. No prior sailing experience required.

1h 30m – 2h 30mfrom AUD $120
Optus Stadium HALO by Twilight
5.0 (24)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Optus Stadium HALO by Twilight

Scale Optus Stadium's roofline at dusk for a 90-minute guided walk across Perth's architectural centrepiece. After ascending 78 steps, you'll traverse the stadium's exposed heights with a safety leader, taking in the city's night-time sprawl from one of Australia's most recognisable vantage points. You'll leave with a digital photo package and complimentary branded cap.

1h 30mfrom AUD $119
Elderton Elite Tasting Experience
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Elderton Elite Tasting Experience

Spend 90 minutes exploring Elderton's wine heritage in the Barossa Valley. This intimate tasting takes you through the winery's restoration story, from its 120-year-old Command vineyard to the cellar. You'll sample current releases and aged vintages in a private setting, paired with local cheeses. Ideal for those wanting to understand the people and place behind the bottle rather than rushing through a standard cellar door visit.

1h 30mfrom AUD $140
Perth Wine Region and Mandoon Estate - Guided Kayak Tour
5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Perth Wine Region and Mandoon Estate - Guided Kayak Tour

Paddle the Swan River from Mandoon Estate's private jetty, gliding past riverside properties and native birds on a gentle three-hour journey. Your guide shares the river's history and cultural roots during rest stops, taking you as far as Woodbridge Park before the return leg. Back at Mandoon, settle into wine or beer tastings—or pair them with food—to cap off the morning on the water.

3 hoursfrom AUD $99
Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour
5.0 (24)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour

Hunt down Adelaide's best-kept bar secrets on this guided afternoon ramble through hidden laneways and repurposed spaces. Your local host leads you through four carefully selected venues—tucked behind other businesses, down alleyways, or in unexpected locations—sharing stories about the city's drinking culture along the way. You'll learn what sets each bar apart, enjoy exclusive discounts, and walk away with a hand-drawn map to keep exploring Adelaide's food and drink scene solo.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $69
2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River
5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River

Captain your own Harvey A vessel down Melbourne's Yarra River for two hours without needing a licence. Cruise with up to nine others past the Botanical Gardens, MCG, Southbank and Docklands, choosing morning, lunch or afternoon slots that suit your schedule. The boat comes equipped for casual entertaining—fridge, champagne buckets, stereo and table settings included—though you'll bring your own food and drinks.

2 hoursfrom AUD $299
1.5 Hr Jet Ski Safari
5.0 (24)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

1.5 Hr Jet Ski Safari

Pilot your own jet ski along the Hawkesbury River on Sydney's northern fringe without needing a licence or prior experience. This 2-hour safari puts you in control of a high-powered machine as you navigate waterways flanked by bushland, feeling genuine speed and handling rather than sitting as a passenger. All equipment, safety gear and instruction are included. It's raw water-based adrenaline with minimal barriers to entry.

2 hoursfrom AUD $329
UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour
5.0 (24)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

Tear through Daintree's ancient rainforest on a four-wheel drive, fording creeks and crossing private bush tracks under expert guidance. This 2.5-hour adventure combines high-octane riding with a swim at Cassowary Falls, a croc-free waterhole where you can cool off and hand-feed native turtles and fish. Based on a secluded property in tropical North Queensland, it suits anyone after a genuine adrenaline hit paired with rainforest immersion—arrive ready to get soaked.

2h 30mfrom AUD $184
Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour

A private evening escape from Melbourne into the Yarra Valley's wine country. Departing between 3pm and 5pm, you'll spend five to six hours tasting wines and spirits at local producers, meeting the winemakers behind them, then settling into dinner at Meletos as vineyard views fade into twilight. Your guide steers you toward their favourite spots—expect a proper introduction to the Valley's drinking culture, not a tourist tick-box.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $846
Perth's True Crime Tour
5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Perth's True Crime Tour

Walk through Perth's criminal underbelly on this 1 hour 45 minute guided tour of actual crime sites across the city. Your guide unpicks real cases—solved and unsolved—that shaped the capital's darker history, connecting infamous figures to the precise locations where events unfolded. You'll move between peaceful neighbourhoods and their violent pasts, gaining insider knowledge of the scandals and criminals that Perth has quietly absorbed into its urban fabric.

1h 45mfrom AUD $34
Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs
5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs

Spend six hours navigating Melbourne's backstreets, laneways and neighbourhoods with a local who knows the city's food and street art scene inside out. Rather than ticking off landmarks, you'll eat your way through the city—sampling espresso from independent roasters, pastries from neighbourhood bakeries, artisanal cheese and chocolate—while stopping to chat with the makers behind the work. Your guide tailors the route to your interests, meaning no two tours are alike. It's the kind of introduction that actually helps you understand how Melburnians live.

6 hoursfrom AUD $820
Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour
5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour

Spend three to four hours exploring the Gold Coast's craft beer scene with a local guide. Visit three working breweries, taste their signature brews, and learn how the region's hop industry has flourished. Small groups keep things intimate whilst you chat directly with brewers and discover what sets each operation apart. The tour departs from designated Gold Coast meeting points—note that it's roughly an hour by train from Brisbane CBD to the starting location.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $159
Rottnest Skydive + Hillarys Ferry package
5.0 (23)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rottnest Skydive + Hillarys Ferry package

Jump tandem with an experienced instructor over Rottnest Island, departing from Hillarys Boat Harbour near Perth. This all-inclusive package covers your return ferry ticket, the 15,000-foot skydive with up to 66 seconds of freefall, parachute descent, and a beach landing on one of Western Australia's most scenic strips of sand. The full experience takes one day and bundles island entry with your jump.

1 dayfrom AUD $594
Yarra River Waterbike Tour
5.0 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Yarra River Waterbike Tour

Pedal a human-powered waterbike down Melbourne's Yarra River in 90 minutes, steering through urban landmarks and leafy river pockets without an engine's roar. You'll glide past iconic bridges and city architecture whilst the gentle current carries you through one of Australia's most recognisable waterways. The bikes produce zero emissions, keeping the river ecosystem undisturbed, and the low-slung perspective puts you at water level for angles most visitors miss. Lifejacket included; public transport stops nearby.

1h 30mfrom AUD $99
Magnetic Island Jet Ski Experience: Five Beach Bay in 90 Minutes
5.0 (23)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Magnetic Island Jet Ski Experience: Five Beach Bay in 90 Minutes

Pilot your own jet ski around Magnetic Island's Five Beach Bay for 90 minutes of coastal exploration. Departing from Horseshoe Bay, you'll navigate eight bays—seven reachable only by water—past granite outcrops, sea caves, and remote beaches. A local guide leads the way, sharing insights on marine ecosystems and wildlife while you spot turtles, rays, dolphins, and raptors. Stop for swims in sheltered coves and take home professional photos from your adventure.

2h 30mfrom AUD $260
Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent
5.0 (23)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent

Spend a full day exploring Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania's most visited wilderness area. Walk through cool temperate rainforest dotted with prehistoric ferns and eucalypts to reach Russel Falls, then visit a premier wildlife sanctuary to spot native mammals and birds. Your guide handles transport, morning tea, lunch (either packed or at the on-site Agrarian Kitchen restaurant, weekends only), and park entry fees. The park's trails suit all abilities.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1040
6 Days Kimberley Expedition Tour in Broome
5.0 (23)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

6 Days Kimberley Expedition Tour in Broome

Spend six days exploring Western Australia's rugged Kimberley region from Broome, combining coastal adventures with inland wilderness. Fly over Horizontal Falls by seaplane, visit pearl farms and heritage sites, ride camels at sunset, then venture inland by 4WD to dramatic gorges and waterfalls. Accommodation alternates between the Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa and the remote Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge, with all meals provided.

6 daysfrom AUD $9950
Sydney: Royal National Park Coastal Hike, Rainforest, Picnic
5.0 (22)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Sydney: Royal National Park Coastal Hike, Rainforest, Picnic

A full-day guided walk through Royal National Park combining coastal cliffs, lagoon swimming and old-growth rainforest. Small groups depart Sydney and follow a moderate 8 km route at a relaxed pace, with stops at sandstone lookouts, a lagoon picnic with local provisions, and forest trails lined with native palms and eucalypts. The itinerary flexes to suit your energy and interests, finishing via the Grand Pacific Drive.

10 hoursfrom AUD $300
Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley
5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley

Explore Hunter Valley's vineyards on a fully customised private tour led by Clive, a lifelong valley resident since 2019. This 6–7 hour experience suits couples and small groups up to four people, with no fixed route—you decide the pace, wineries, and focus. Travel in a cool, comfortable vehicle with bottled water included. Clive fields questions freely and shapes each day around your interests, whether you're chasing Shiraz education or simply want to discover lesser-known cellar doors at your own rhythm.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $495
Bickley Valley Wine, Cider & Gin Tour - Premium Small Group Tour
5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Bickley Valley Wine, Cider & Gin Tour - Premium Small Group Tour

Spend a full day in the Bickley Valley wine region, just outside Perth, with no more than 10 guests on the coach. Visit two respected wineries for intimate tastings across sparkling, whites, reds and fortified varieties, then call in at a local cider house and gin distillery to sample hand-crafted spirits. A two-course lunch rounds out the experience in this rural pocket known for quality producers who rarely feature on larger tour itineraries.

7 hoursfrom AUD $220
Discover Toowoomba Tours
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Discover Toowoomba Tours

Build your own Toowoomba tour from over 30 attractions and activities across the region. You choose what matters to you—gardens, galleries, local heritage, scenic lookouts—and the team crafts a bespoke itinerary. Four to six hours exploring the city at your pace, with door-to-door transport included. Bottled water provided. Minimum two passengers; group discounts available.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $99
Margaret River Private Wineries Tour by Chevy Belair Classic Car
5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Margaret River Private Wineries Tour by Chevy Belair Classic Car

Cruise Margaret River's wine country in a restored 1960s Chevrolet, stopping at five boutique wineries hand-picked by you or suggested by your driver. Over six hours, you'll taste wines at award-winning estates while learning from someone with over a decade of winemaking know-how. A gourmet lunch with wine is included, and you can swap one winery stop for a local gin distillery or craft brewery instead. Hotel pickup and drop-off within 5 km of town are built in.

6 hoursfrom AUD $310
Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean
5.0 (22)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean

This six-hour coastal run takes you through three distinct ecosystems along Australia's shoreline. You'll spot raptors and waders across open water and mangrove thickets, track kangaroos in their natural setting, and explore a beached wreck at Osprey House Environmental Centre. The tour finishes at Scarborough Harbour, where you can pick up catch-of-the-day straight from the fishing boats.

6 hoursfrom AUD $240
Great Ocean Road Coastal Spectcular with Wildlife Wonders
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Coastal Spectcular with Wildlife Wonders

This 11.5-hour coastal drive reverses the typical Great Ocean Road route to sidestep tour-bus queues and catch softer morning light at the 12 Apostles. You'll visit a working chocolate farm, descend into Loch Ard Gorge to hear its shipwreck history, walk through Otway Ranges rainforest, and lunch at a seaside cafe. The route follows the Surfcoast Shire's winding coastal road, stopping for photos and spotting wild koalas near Kennet River and kangaroos at Anglesea golf course. A quality ice-creamery visit rounds out the day.

11h 30mfrom AUD $998
One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life
5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life

Walk through Australia's working coral farm to see how reef restoration happens on the ground. Over 75 minutes, guides show you the breeding tanks, juvenile colonies, and outplanting operations that are actively rebuilding damaged reefs. You'll see species at different growth stages and learn what makes some corals resilient while others struggle. Bring a phone—they loan a lens filter to capture the actual colours you're seeing without the blue-water distortion.

1h 15mfrom AUD $32
Unforgettable Blue Mountains Day Tour
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Unforgettable Blue Mountains Day Tour

A small-group exploration of the Blue Mountains that ventures beyond the standard lookout circuit. Travelling in a luxury 4WD with no more than five people, you'll access remote corners and layered vistas most visitors miss. The eleven-hour outing includes morning and afternoon tea with local produce and biscuits, plus a lunch stop in the heritage village of Leura where you pick from its cafes and restaurants.

11 hoursfrom AUD $305
Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes
5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

Watch Vivid Sydney's electric light installations paint the harbour from Heaven, an intimate 40-person catamaran with multiple viewing decks. This 90-minute float past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Luna Park comes with passed canapés, one complimentary drink and plenty of deck space to chase the perfect shot. The luxury vessel's split-level design means you'll find an unobstructed angle whether conditions turn choppy or the crowds press in.

1h 30mfrom AUD $75
Private Blue Mountains and Winery Day-Trip from Sydney
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Blue Mountains and Winery Day-Trip from Sydney

Escape Sydney's sprawl for a full day in the Blue Mountains with a private guide and your own vehicle, bypassing the usual coach-tour crush. This 10-hour loop swings through dramatic escarpments, eucalypt forest and wild kangaroo country before landing at a boutique winery in Megalong Valley for tastings. You'll hit viewpoints most visitors miss, chase waterfalls, and drink wine with views—all without sharing a minibus with thirty others.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2264
Sydney Private Half Day Tour: Beaches, History & Icons
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Private Half Day Tour: Beaches, History & Icons

This 4-hour private tour threads through Sydney's defining landmarks and coastal stretches in a single arc. You'll move between the architectural landmarks of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then pivot to quieter harbour pockets like Milk Beach and Camp Cove before hitting Bondi's famous sands. A guide leads the way in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping to absorb the layered history—convict origins, colonial architecture, working port—alongside the geography that makes Sydney tick. Bottled water and snacks included; bring your own lunch or eat afterwards.

4 hoursfrom AUD $387
Sydney: PRIVATE City Highlights & Ocean Front Luxe Tour (4h)
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney: PRIVATE City Highlights & Ocean Front Luxe Tour (4h)

A four-hour private tour that covers Sydney's defining landmarks—Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Bondi Beach, Paddington, and the coastal cliffs at The Gap—with a knowledgeable driver-guide steering you through Aboriginal heritage, colonial narratives, and contemporary character. Pickup from CBD hotels included. Best for newcomers to the city or those with a tight schedule before checking in.

4 hoursfrom AUD $505
Ultimate Blue Mountains and Wildlife Tour
5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Ultimate Blue Mountains and Wildlife Tour

An 11-hour expedition through Australia's Blue Mountains National Park timed to catch sunset over the escarpment. Travel beyond the usual tourist routes to spot wallabies and kangaroos grazing in bushland at dusk, when wildlife is most active. Afternoon tea of seasonal fruit, cheese and crackers arrives as golden light floods the valleys. Stop in the heritage village of Leura for lunch at one of its many cafes, then push into the park for the main event.

11 hoursfrom AUD $305
Sydney and Blue Mountains in One Day Truly Private Tour
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney and Blue Mountains in One Day Truly Private Tour

Squeeze Sydney's highlights and the Blue Mountains into a single day with a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle. You'll see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then head west to the World Heritage-listed ranges for sandstone cliffs, eucalypt forests, and native wildlife. The drive lets you sit back and absorb both the city's coastal sprawl and the mountains' ancient geology without rushing between public transport or tour groups. Suits anyone with 10–12 hours and a curious eye.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $878
Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour
5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour

Explore Hobart across two distinct experiences: a 48-hour hop-on hop-off red double-decker circuit covering 20 city stops with panoramic views from the open top deck, plus a dedicated 4-hour excursion to Richmond Village. Wander Richmond's Georgian streetscape at your own pace for three hours—browse independent shops and galleries, visit Australia's oldest bridge and colonial gaol, sample local producers, then return through Coal River Valley's vineyard country.

1h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $90
Private Rainforest & Wildlife Tour - Build Your Own Experience
5.0 (20)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Rainforest & Wildlife Tour - Build Your Own Experience

Craft your own rainforest adventure across the World Heritage–listed Gondwana forests. Your private guide tailors the day around your interests: chase waterfalls, spot wild kangaroos and koalas, hunt for glow worms at dusk, or tackle scenic lookouts at your own pace. Tours run 4–14 hours from Gold Coast or Brisbane, with packed lunch at a waterfall's edge and door-to-door pickup included.

4 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $340
Big Perth City Private Day Tours
5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Big Perth City Private Day Tours

A small-group private tour of Perth led by a local driver who knows where the tour coaches can't venture. Groups of seven or fewer explore the city at their own pace, pivoting to what genuinely interests you rather than sticking to a preset itinerary. You'll discover less-obvious corners of Perth, hit plenty of photo spots, and have the guide snap shots with you in them. Runs 6–12 hours depending on how much ground you want to cover.

6 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $543
Extreme Aerobatics Experience in the Extra 330LX
5.0 (20)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Extreme Aerobatics Experience in the Extra 330LX

Launch from Bankstown Airport in an Extra 330LX—a nimble aerobatic aircraft built for serious manoeuvres—and climb hard toward Sydney's Northern Beaches. Descend to 500 feet for a coastal run past Palm Beach, scanning for whales and dolphins, then climb to 2,500 feet to execute the Extreme PLUS sequence: aggressive loops, rolls, and sustained G-force stunts that rival military fast-jet training. Twenty-five minutes of relentless, unfiltered flying.

25 minfrom AUD $1162
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