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Tours in Australia

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
5.0 (4,159)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

Spend eight hours touring the Yarra Valley's best-kept producers—wineries, gin distilleries, whisky makers and chocolatiers. You'll taste across multiple categories with a driver who knows the region and takes song requests. The itinerary is set, but the group splits by interest, so gin lovers don't tag along for extra wine stops. Fair warning: lunch isn't included, though you can grab food at any winery and eat there. Suits everyone fitness-wise, and it runs rain or shine.

8 hoursfrom AUD $115
Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours
5.0 (1,249)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

Pilot your own quad bike across Kangaroo Island's backcountry—grasslands, scrub and rocky outcrops that sit beyond regular roads. Choose a relaxed 2-hour spin or the grittier 170-minute Edge of the Earth route, which tackles tougher terrain and unveils Southern Ocean vistas. Your guide steers you through safe lines regardless of riding background, and children from age 6 can take the controls.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $197
Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)
5.0 (594)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

Walk through Sydney's layered past with a knowledgeable guide and a dozen fellow travellers, starting at Customs House and tracing the city from British arrival through to today. This 3.5-hour tour weaves together stories of Aboriginal peoples, convicts, colonial administrators and modern residents across the harbour foreground. You'll end at a craft brewery overlooking the Bridge and Opera House, where your guide shares local tips you won't find online, plus a beer in hand.

3h 30mfrom AUD $83
Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation
5.0 (577)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation

A seven-hour amphibious expedition across four waterways in Queensland's Eurimbula National Park, piloted in a LARC vehicle. You'll explore the state's sole working lighthouse at Bustard Head, examine the keeper's quarters museum, then head inland to 35-metre sand dunes for sandboarding and a swim. Local guides share regional history and wildlife encounters throughout, with morning and afternoon tea, lunch and commentary included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $168
Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter
5.0 (466)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

Spot migrating humpback whales in Platypus Bay aboard a 24-passenger catamaran sailing from Hervey Bay to K'gari (Fraser Island). This eight-hour seasonal encounter combines underwater viewing platforms with live hydrophone recordings of male whale song, guided by marine specialists. The small group size keeps things intimate rather than crowded. Hotel transfers, lunch, and all-day refreshments included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $195
Valleys of Vino Full Day Tour
5.0 (366)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Valleys of Vino Full Day Tour

Spend a full day touring four carefully selected wineries across Australia's wine country, tasting at each cellar door with a chef-prepared lunch and local cheese tastings built into the experience. Travel in air-conditioned comfort between stops, moving at a relaxed pace with a small group who genuinely know the vineyard owners. Whether you're a curious drinker or hunting for something rare, there are no surprise costs—tastings, lunch, dessert, and water all included.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $225
Sydney Harbour Bridge Kayak & Breakfast Tour
5.0 (343)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge Kayak & Breakfast Tour

Launch a kayak from Sydney's foreshores and paddle beneath the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House on glassy morning water. This three-hour tour mixes gentle paddling with breakfast at a local café, giving you the bridge from an angle most never see. Small groups mean your guide actually knows your name, and you'll leave with professional shots of yourself against the skyline.

3 hoursfrom AUD $195
Private Great Ocean Road Tour (overnight option)
5.0 (320)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Great Ocean Road Tour (overnight option)

A two-day private tour from Melbourne that puts you in control of the pace and stops along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Your local driver knows the region intimately and will guide you to wildlife hotspots—kangaroos, koalas, native birds—before reaching the Twelve Apostles rock formations. Whether you prefer a leisurely crawl through fewer locations, a packed itinerary, or a beach-focused adventure with surfing and refreshments, the route bends to your group's mood and energy.

2 daysfrom AUD $1700
Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail
5.0 (281)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail

Sail across Hervey Bay's Great Sandy Strait at dusk aboard a luxury yacht, watching the sky turn amber and gold while sipping champagne. This 90-minute voyage takes in panoramic views of Fraser Island and the Queensland coastline, with all drinks and nibbles included. Perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the region.

1h 30mfrom AUD $90
Hot Air Balloon Flights (Avon Valley) + Breakfast & Perth Pickup
5.0 (263)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Hot Air Balloon Flights (Avon Valley) + Breakfast & Perth Pickup

Float above the Avon Valley at dawn, lifted by hot air without the drive hassle. This six-to-seven-hour Perth-pickup experience combines the quiet thrill of dawn flight with a full breakfast and air-conditioned transport from the city. You'll drift silently over the landscape, optionally helping crew during inflation and landing, then refuel with a proper meal before heading home.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $450
Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour
5.0 (254)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour

This two-day Top End adventure pairs remote outback camping with hands-on wildlife encounters across Australia's wetlands. You'll sleep in a luxury bell tent, navigate the Finniss River by airboat, meet rehabilitated saltwater crocodiles up close, and take a helicopter flight over the floodplains. Meals and transport from Darwin are included, with a houseboat billabong cruise rounding out the experience.

2 daysfrom AUD $895
Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise
5.0 (248)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

Spend ninety minutes aboard a well-appointed yacht sailing around Magnetic Island's coastline, timing your voyage to catch the sunset. You'll have access to unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks throughout, plus a cheese board paired with homemade pumpkin chutney made by the crew. It's a straightforward way to see the island from the water without exertion, suitable for families, solo travellers and groups alike.

1h 30mfrom AUD $145
Sydney's Secret Bars Nightlife Tour
5.0 (198)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Sydney's Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

Explore Sydney's best-kept drinking destinations across three-and-a-half hours with a knowledgeable local guide. Hit three or four hidden bars and neighbourhood favourites, each with its own character. Your first drink is covered; what you order next is your call. Five different routes run throughout the week—choose the City Centre laneways, Newtown's bohemian strip, The Rocks' historic pubs, the south end's cocktail haunts, or Surry Hills' sleek venues. Non-drinkers welcome; the stories and company matter as much as the venues.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $73
ETHICAL ADVENTURES - 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group
5.0 (183)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

ETHICAL ADVENTURES - 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group

A nine-to-eleven hour small-group day tour of Litchfield National Park with a guide who knows the area well and keeps numbers under 14. You'll swim at remote waterfalls, walk through bush tracks, and eat home-cooked meals prepared on the day. The itinerary shifts based on weather and group energy—some days suit different waterholes or timing—so you're chasing the best light and quietest pools rather than following a rigid schedule.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $285
Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour
5.0 (173)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour

Aquascene's five-hour cruise circles Magnetic Island, delivering snorkelling, paddleboarding and beach exploration in one go. Skippers Steph and Adam—locals for four decades—pilot you past 26 beaches fringed by granite outcrops and pine forest, stopping to wade reefs, drift through quiet coves and spot marine wildlife. A Master Reef Guide unpacks the Great Barrier Reef's ecology as you go. Morning tea, snorkel kit, wetsuits and SUP boards all included. Ferry to the island costs extra.

5 hoursfrom AUD $165
Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo
5.0 (146)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Melbourne Sports Experience + MCG Tour Combo

This 3.5-hour experience traces Melbourne's sporting legacy from the Yarra River through the city's iconic venues, covering everything from Olympic Games to Formula 1, before stepping behind the curtain at the MCG. You'll walk the precinct where Australian football, cricket, tennis and horseracing have shaped the nation's culture, then access restricted areas most visitors never see—player change rooms, the Long Room and the broadcast centre.

3h 30mfrom AUD $120
GC Aqua Park 100 Minute Inflatable Water Park Activity, Southport
5.0 (144)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

GC Aqua Park 100 Minute Inflatable Water Park Activity, Southport

Spend 100 minutes bouncing, climbing and splashing across Gold Coast's award-winning inflatable water park in Southport. This high-energy saltwater course suits families with kids aged 5–15 and active adults after a genuine workout. You'll need confident swimming ability, solid stamina and a willingness to launch yourself repeatedly off floating obstacles. Life jackets provided. The park's claimed Queensland's Best Major Tourist Attraction accolade and regularly tops traveller reviews.

1h 40mfrom AUD $39
Melbourne Historical Walking Tour: Crime, Gangsters & Lolly Shops
5.0 (140)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Melbourne Historical Walking Tour: Crime, Gangsters & Lolly Shops

Walk Melbourne's gritty downtown streets and uncover two centuries of organised crime, vice operations and gang warfare that shaped the city's underbelly. Historian Michael Shelford guides you through the old slum precinct of Little Lon, where female crime bosses ruled the roost from the 1870s through to the 1930s. You'll stand outside former brothels and illegal drinking dens, hear firsthand accounts of shootouts and bombings, and meet the women who stood toe-to-toe with notorious gangsters like Squizzy Taylor. This two-hour tour peels back the respectable facade of colonial Melbourne to reveal a rougher, fiercer city.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50
Noosa ocean adventure & Dolphin safari.
5.0 (127)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Noosa ocean adventure & Dolphin safari.

Blast out from Noosa River on a fast boat to chase resident dolphin pods along the headlands and Tea Tree Bay. This 90-minute run with local operators Mike and Ozzie cuts past iconic surf breaks and coastal cliffs, where around 200 dolphins call home. Small-group trips mean you're more likely to spot calves and juveniles playing in the boat's wake. Expect proper speed, genuine wildlife sightings, and ocean views that justify the adrenaline rush.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour
5.0 (126)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour

Pilot your own speedboat around Sydney Harbour for 2–3 hours, trailing a professional guide who steers you past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and Taronga Zoo. You get the wheel and the adrenaline rush while your guide handles navigation and safety, giving you views of the city's landmarks from angles most visitors never see.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $149
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Half Day
5.0 (122)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Half Day

Join a Kuku Yalanji guide for a four-and-a-half-hour cultural walk through Daintree rainforest and coastal zones near Cairns. You'll explore how the local Aboriginal community maintains deep ties to this country, discover traditional plant use for food and medicine, have a crack at spear throwing, wade through creeks hunting for mud crabs, and taste native bush foods straight from the landscape.

4h 30mfrom AUD $190
Boroughs of Melbourne - Signature Private City Tour
5.0 (116)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Boroughs of Melbourne - Signature Private City Tour

A bespoke four- to six-hour exploration of Melbourne's distinct neighbourhoods, guided through your own private vehicle. You'll weave between Victorian architecture and street art, from Fitzroy's creative edge to St. Kilda's seafront charm, pausing for gourmet tea and lunch along the way. Your driver tailors the route to your interests—whether that's design, music, sport or architecture—revealing both celebrated landmarks and the quieter corners locals favour.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $540
Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise
5.0 (106)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise

This full-day Daintree adventure combines a private rainforest walk with a waterfall swim, gourmet lunch, and crocodile-spotting river cruise. Departing 8:30am from Port Douglas or Mossman, you'll trek through ancient tropical forest to a secluded swimming hole, refuel at a hidden jungle restaurant with your choice of steak, barramundi, kangaroo or vegetarian fare, then spend the afternoon searching for estuarine crocs and wildlife along the Daintree River. The exclusive access and off-the-beaten-path setting make this a genuinely distinctive experience in World Heritage rainforest.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $255
Mossman Gorge Adventure Day
5.0 (104)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Mossman Gorge Adventure Day

Spend a full day in the Daintree rainforest near Port Douglas, splitting time between the Mossman River and Mossman Gorge. You'll drift and swim through pristine waterways, participate in a traditional Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony with body paint, then walk the gorge at a gentle pace to learn about one of the world's oldest rainforests. Includes lunch, snacks, and return transfers from Port Douglas.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $285
Full Day Tour Departing Cygnet Bay
5.0 (102)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Full Day Tour Departing Cygnet Bay

Spend ten hours cruising the Kimberley's dramatic coastline aboard the Ohana, a luxury vessel that navigates past the region's most striking natural formations, including the Horizontal Falls. The day centres on an eleven-course tasting menu prepared by the onboard chef, paired with views of turquoise waters and red rock escarpments. All meals, drinks and onboard facilities are included, making this an all-in experience through one of Western Australia's most remote and visually stunning corners.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1075
Glasshouse Twister - 90 min jet ski experience
5.0 (100)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Glasshouse Twister - 90 min jet ski experience

Launch from Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast for 90 minutes skimming across Moreton Bay Marine Park on a jet ski. This small-group ride takes you past volcanic remnants and through waters where dolphins and seabirds frequent, all aboard eco-conscious machines. You'll wear full safety kit and ride with a guide who handles the route while you focus on the rush of speed and salt spray across open bay.

1h 30mfrom AUD $330
Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park
5.0 (88)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park

This 10-hour tour departs Cairns mid-morning to explore Far North Queensland's standout attractions, combining rainforest walks, wildlife encounters, and an evening at the historic Paronella Park. You'll wade through Babinda Boulders, search for cassowaries along Etty Bay's shoreline, and finish with dinner at the park as dusk settles. Entry fees, afternoon tea, and a meal are included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $259
Beautiful Daintree Waterfall Walk, Magical Swim & Heavenly Lunch
5.0 (88)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Beautiful Daintree Waterfall Walk, Magical Swim & Heavenly Lunch

Access a rarely-opened section of the Daintree rainforest for a full-day adventure combining a scenic drive, gourmet lunch at a hidden jungle restaurant, tropical fruit tasting, and an afternoon hike to a secluded waterfall where you'll swim in pristine pools. Starting from Port Douglas or Mossman, you'll traverse ancient forest and creekside valleys over six to seven hours, finishing with refreshments at the waterfall.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $225
Sunset Kayak Eco Tour with Marine Scientist
5.0 (88)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Kayak Eco Tour with Marine Scientist

Paddle out from Coffs Harbour as the sun dips low, guided by a marine scientist who unravels the local ecosystem from your kayak. This two-hour gentle tour suits first-time paddlers and families, moving at a relaxed pace through waters rich with native species. You'll learn what makes this stretch of coast distinct while staying safe and fed with snacks along the way.

2 hoursfrom AUD $60
12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast Express Private Tour
5.0 (77)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast Express Private Tour

See the Twelve Apostles and Shipwreck Coast's most dramatic landmarks in nine hours from Melbourne, returning by mid-afternoon. This private minivan tour hits the iconic rock formations at Gibson Steps, explores Loch Ard Gorge's craggy inlet, and takes in Razorback's coastal views. Perfect if you're catching a flight or ferry later—you'll experience the Great Ocean Road's standout sights without sacrificing your evening.

9 hoursfrom AUD $695
Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey
5.0 (77)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey

Spend a full day on Sydney's Central Coast meeting native wildlife and exploring coastal scenery. Start at an award-winning animal park where you'll feed kangaroos and photograph koalas whilst they munch eucalyptus. Walk through Brisbane Water National Park to spot waterfalls, local birdlife and native trees, then enjoy lunch with views of pristine lakes and beaches. Wind down with a scenic train ride back to Sydney, cutting through bushland and crossing the Hawkesbury River.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $565
Airlie Beach Trike Tours
5.0 (77)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Airlie Beach Trike Tours

Explore Airlie Beach on a three-wheeled motorised trike, with routes tailored to your interests over 30 minutes to three hours. You'll ride as a passenger with your own helmet-mounted Bluetooth connection to chat with the pilot and fellow traveller, ask questions in real time, and pivot your route on the fly. The operator researches answers on the spot if needed. It's the only flexible guided trike experience on offer locally.

30 min – 3 hoursfrom AUD $75
Cooking classes Goolwa
5.0 (73)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Cooking classes Goolwa

Work through a tailored menu in Goolwa's private kitchen, designing dishes around your tastes and dietary needs. This four-hour session pairs hands-on cooking with wine or beer, finishing with the meal you've prepared. Perfect for travellers who want to cook rather than just eat, building confidence with techniques you'll actually use at home.

4 hoursfrom AUD $195
Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock
5.0 (68)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

Grab a bird's-eye view of Hunter Valley's vineyard patchwork on a swift 10-minute helicopter jaunt from Cessnock. Perfect for those short on time but keen to see how the region's rolling hills and sprawling cellar doors fit together. You'll land at the airfield with all fees covered, though you'll need to arrange your own transport to and from the departure point.

10 minfrom AUD $153
Style Surfing Byron Bay
5.0 (66)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Style Surfing Byron Bay

Learn to surf at Clarkes Beach with Gaz, who's been teaching on Byron's waves since the 1980s and running this family operation since 1999. The three-hour session covers fundamentals in one of Byron Bay's premier break zones, with a guide who knows the local conditions inside out. You'll get kit, coaching, and candid shots of yourself catching waves.

3 hoursfrom AUD $95
Glow Worms + Day/Night Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience
5.0 (64)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Glow Worms + Day/Night Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience

Spend a full day and evening exploring Gondwana Rainforest's layered ecosystems, from waterfall pools to the canopy. You'll walk variable routes suited to your pace, swim in natural basins, and eat a home-cooked lunch beside cascading water. Once darkness falls, head to Mount Tamborine to spot glow worms clustered at another waterfall's base. Eight to ten hours total, with transport, snacks, meals and guide commentary included.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $199
Perth Jet Ski Tour
5.0 (63)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Perth Jet Ski Tour

Throttle across Cockburn Sound and around Garden Island on a personal jet ski, spotting dolphins and sea lions along Perth's southern coastline. Choose between a measured Eco-Tour or the faster Blast Tour, both limited to three riders plus your guide for a genuine small-group experience. You'll pilot your own craft (or ride as passenger) with full supervision across 1 to 1.5 hours of open water.

1 hourfrom AUD $260
Wilderness, Waterfalls, Three Sisters BLUE MOUNTAINS PRIVATE TOUR
5.0 (63)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Wilderness, Waterfalls, Three Sisters BLUE MOUNTAINS PRIVATE TOUR

Explore the Blue Mountains National Park on quieter trails designed around your pace and interests. This 9–10 hour private tour winds through cliff-edge walks, past waterfalls and canyon views, with genuine chances to spot lyrebirds, water dragons, cockatoos and kookaburras among native wildflowers and tree ferns. Your driver tailors the route to suit your fitness and time, keeping groups small and itineraries flexible. Optional add-ons include wildlife encounters with koalas and kangaroos, or a ride on the world's steepest railway at Scenic World.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $515
Aquascene Magnetic Island Sunset & Shipwreck Tour
5.0 (60)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Aquascene Magnetic Island Sunset & Shipwreck Tour

Spend 2–3 hours aboard Aquascene exploring Magnetic Island's coastal heritage and the wreck of the City of Adelaide. Your skipper reveals how this 19th-century vessel ended up wedged on the island's shore, weaving together maritime history with sunset views across the water. Ideal for anyone curious about what lies beneath the waves and why shipwrecks matter to local geography.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $99
Eungella Platypus Tour
5.0 (59)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Eungella Platypus Tour

Spend a morning tracking platypuses in their natural habitat within Eungella National Park, guided by someone who knows these waterways intimately. Based in Queensland's Pioneer Valley, this 7.5-hour outing combines wildlife spotting with gentle bushwalking through Finch Hatton Gorge, punctuated by lunch at a local eatery. You'll learn how the region's geography and history shaped both the landscape and its inhabitants.

7h 30mfrom AUD $159
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