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Tours in Australia

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Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

Explore [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s multicultural food scene on this 3.5-hour evening walking tour through the city's most flavourful neighbourhoods. You'll navigate bustling Chinatown, sample dumplings and stir-fries from respected kitchens, taste desserts worth photographing, and finish with specialty coffee. Local guides reveal the stories behind the city's culinary evolution and point out neighbourhood secrets that most visitors miss.

3h 30mfrom AUD $220
2 Days Kalbarri and Pink Lake Tour Monday Departure
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

2 Days Kalbarri and Pink Lake Tour Monday Departure

A two-day loop from Perth through Western Australia's Coral Coast, taking in Kalbarri National Park's dramatic sandstone formations, the Pinnacles, and the seasonal Pink Lake. You'll stay one night inland, travel by small coach with a local guide, and tuck into fresh rock lobster. Best suited to those with solid fitness levels who can handle variable remote accommodation and patchy mobile coverage. Departs Mondays from central Perth hotels.

2 daysfrom AUD $530
Mandurah Sunset Cruise
★ 5.0 (5)
Australia

Mandurah Sunset Cruise

1h 30mfrom AUD $42
Cairns Adventure Package - 4 tours in 3 days!
★ 5.0 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Cairns Adventure Package - 4 tours in 3 days!

Pack four distinct expeditions into three days around Cairns: start with a gentle float down rainforest rivers by tube, graduate to Grade 2–3 rapids on the Barron, then explore the Atherton Tablelands' volcanic lakes and waterfalls, finishing with a full day in the World Heritage [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest). You'll meet Indigenous guides for a Welcome to Country ceremony, paddle the Daintree River, and witness where rainforest meets reef. Hotel pickups included; moderate fitness required.

3 daysfrom AUD $575
Group Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise Gold Coast
★ 5.0 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Group Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise Gold Coast

Learn to surf on one of the Gold Coast's most beginner-friendly breaks, just 10 minutes from Surfers Paradise. This two-hour group lesson keeps numbers small—maximum six per instructor—so you get proper attention. The school guarantees you'll be standing on your board by the end, or they'll teach you again free. You'll master wave selection, paddling technique, rip identification, and the pop-up using methods tailored to your body.

2 hoursfrom AUD $89
Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour

Spend 11 hours exploring Australia's most dramatic coastline with a small group of up to 24 travellers. This Great Ocean Road tour combines forest walks, coastal views and native wildlife spotting in a single day. You'll travel in a climate-controlled coach, stopping at key lookouts and natural attractions that make this stretch of Victoria's coast unmissable. Designed for all fitness levels, it's an efficient way to tick off the highlights without needing your own car.

11 hoursfrom AUD $168
Scenic Helicopter Flights Over Sydney and Beyond
★ 5.0 (5)
Australia

Scenic Helicopter Flights Over Sydney and Beyond

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $350
Uluru Tour with Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon from Alice Springs
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Uluru Tour with Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon from Alice Springs

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this 4-day loop from Alice Springs, it nailed the balance between hitting the big icons and actually pausing to feel them. You're watching Uluru shift through rust, rust-orange, and deep red as light moves across it, scrambling through Kata Tjuta's ancient gorge, and tackling the Kings Canyon rim walk—proper hiking, not strolling. Nights land in eco tents under genuinely star-packed skies rather than a hotel carpark. The pace works: each day has meat to it without feeling rushed, and you'll finish in Yulara having seen the Red Centre on its own terms, not through a tour-bus window.

4 daysfrom AUD $1195
Vineyard Trail Ride and Taste at Jacob’s Creek
★ 5.0 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Vineyard Trail Ride and Taste at Jacob’s Creek

Spend two-and-a-half hours exploring Jacob's Creek's vineyard landscape on horseback through the Barossa Valley, guided by experienced riders from Hallmark Farm. After an hour in the saddle across rolling terrain, settle in at the cellar door for a tasting of Limited Release wines. The ride suits those comfortable on horses and keen to see winemaking country from a different vantage point, with optional seasonal food to round out the experience.

2h 30mfrom AUD $230
Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people
★ 5.0 (5)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people

A private SUV or MPV whisks you from Brisbane Airport straight to your Noosa accommodation in roughly two hours, handling up to three passengers and their checked luggage without fuss. The vehicle arrives at your terminal, loads your bags, and deposits you at your hotel or private address. Child seats and boosters are fitted free on request. It's a straightforward point-to-point service that beats the airport shuttle grind, especially if you're travelling as a small group or with little ones.

2 hoursfrom AUD $411
Hervey Bay Sunset Whale Watch with Local Drinks and Cookies
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Hervey Bay Sunset Whale Watch with Local Drinks and Cookies

When Mia from our BugBitten team headed out on Hervey Bay's Sunset Whale Watch, she found herself on a comfortable vessel scanning the protected bay waters during peak humpback season. The three-hour trip out of Urangan Harbour kept numbers tight—under 40 passengers—so sightlines stayed clear and the marine naturalists could actually chat to people instead of shouting over a crowd. Local soft drinks and warm cookies came included, and you're welcome to bring your own (no glass, within reason), which sweetened the deal for a sunset on the water. It's the kind of tour where conservation dollars get mentioned upfront, which felt genuine rather than greenwashed.

3 hoursfrom AUD $119
Guided Kayak Fishing
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Guided Kayak Fishing

This four-hour guided session teaches you to fish from a pedal kayak in South-East Queensland's waters. You'll learn lure-casting techniques, species identification, and how to read fish-finder data from your boat. The outfit supplies everything—kayak, tackle, and safety gear—or bring your own equipment. It's hands-on instruction from someone who knows these local waters, with focus on soft plastics and picking productive spots.

4 hoursfrom AUD $175
Roma Revelation Tour Experience
★ 5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Roma Revelation Tour Experience

Spend three hours exploring Roma, a Queensland outback town with layers of settler history and agricultural roots. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who knows the local stories—from how the landscape shaped settlement patterns to what keeps the community ticking today. You'll see the places that matter and understand why they do.

3 hoursfrom AUD $85
Mt Buller Snowy Escape Day Tour from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (5)
Australia

Mt Buller Snowy Escape Day Tour from Melbourne

14 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $85
Roma: Australian Native Wildflower Wonderland Day Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Roma: Australian Native Wildflower Wonderland Day Tour

A nine-and-a-half-hour botanical expedition from Roma into Gurulmundi, a biodiversity reserve atop the Great Dividing Range harbouring over 200 native plant species. Your botanist guide navigates you through seasonal wildflower displays—grevilleas, hakeas, wattles and bush peas—revealing the understated drama of Australian scrubland. Small-group travel by air-conditioned minibus, with pickups available near Miles.

9h 30mfrom AUD $230
Private Classical Wine and Cheese Pairing Experience
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Classical Wine and Cheese Pairing Experience

Spend 45 minutes in Margaret River sampling single-estate wines paired with locally-sourced cheeses selected to complement each pour. A licensed guide walks you through the tasting, explaining how specific flavours interact. It's an unhurried exploration of what the region does best—grapes and dairy—without the tourist theatre.

45 minfrom AUD $26
Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience

Catch the Australian Open in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) with a guide who knows the circuit inside out. This 5-hour tour gives you an all-day ground pass to roam the courts, watch elite tennis players, and pick up the inside stories of how the tournament shaped Australian sporting culture. Small groups of no more than 15 mean you'll actually hear your guide over the crowd.

5 hoursfrom AUD $150
Private 4-Hour Luxury Yacht Charter on Sydney Harbour
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Private 4-Hour Luxury Yacht Charter on Sydney Harbour

Take the helm of a 12-metre Beneteau on Sydney Harbour for four hours of sailing with a knowledgeable skipper. You'll steer, trim sails, and work the winches whilst cruising past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with stops at secluded beaches for swimming if you fancy it. The yacht sleeps six across three cabins and has a full galley, so there's room to spread out and make a day of it on the water.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2500
Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

A three-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways with a local who knows where to eat. You'll hit Degraves Street's graffiti-splashed corners, nose around Block Arcade for proper meat pies, and track down Japanese pastries at Emporium Melbourne. The tour bends to what you actually fancy—your guide adjusts on the fly. It's just you and them, no group shuffle. Available in Spanish, English, French, or Italian.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125
Swan River Bridges and City Segway Tour in Perth
★ 5.0 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Swan River Bridges and City Segway Tour in Perth

Glide across Perth's riverside on a Segway, rolling past the Swan River's most recognisable bridges and landmarks in two hours. This guided tour whisks you through the city's waterfront corridors with a local guide sharing stories about the area's heritage and character. Small groups mean you'll get proper attention as you navigate from one vantage point to the next, with built-in time to pause for photos. Suited to beginners and experienced riders alike.

2 hoursfrom AUD $175
Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour

Pair granite peaks and penguin colonies in a single day across Victoria's coast. This 12.5-hour private tour starts at Wilson's Promontory—hiking through fern-lined forest to Mt Bishop for lunch with panoramic views—then shifts south to Phillip Island for the evening penguin return. You'll travel in a Mercedes with a knowledgeable driver who handles logistics, leaving you free to absorb the landscape and wildlife.

12h 30mfrom AUD $1197
Pinnacles Desert Private Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Pinnacles Desert Private Tour

A nine-hour private tour exploring Nambung National Park's striking Pinnacles Desert, 200 kilometres north of Perth. You'll travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with an experienced guide who tailors the pace to suit you. The route takes in natural landscapes en route to the desert's distinctive limestone formations, with sandboarding included. Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation, plus entry and water provided.

9 hoursfrom AUD $550
[Private Tour] “Penguin Parade” Phillip Island Tour.
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

[Private Tour] “Penguin Parade” Phillip Island Tour.

Spend a full day on Phillip Island watching little penguins return to shore at dusk, often in groups of up to a thousand. You'll also explore Churchill Island's working farm with sheep dog displays and shearing demonstrations, plus visit a wildlife park where you can hand-feed wallabies, echidnas, reptiles and native birds. Your private guide tailors the pace to your interests, whether that's farm history, flower gardens or animal encounters. Transport, park entry and premium penguin seating included.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $990
Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour

Trace [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sporting heartland on foot, starting with a behind-the-scenes MCG tour that takes you into change rooms and onto the hallowed turf. This 3.5-hour walk connects the city's major stadiums—home to tennis, rugby league, football, and Australian Rules—while weaving along the Yarra River past statues and rowing clubs. You'll see where fierce rivalries are played out and understand why sport runs through Melbourne's veins.

3h 30mfrom AUD $150
Swan Valley Region Private Day Tours
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Swan Valley Region Private Day Tours

Explore the Swan Valley, one of Australia's oldest and most accessible wine regions, on a customised private tour lasting 6–8 hours. Rather than a straightforward vineyard crawl, this outing balances tastings across 40+ wineries, breweries and distilleries with visits to local artisans—blacksmiths, stonemasons and textile designers—who inject genuine character into the valley. Hotel transfers, a knowledgeable driver and flexibility to steer your own itinerary mean you'll experience the region at your own pace.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $530
Private Express Experience - 12 Apostles
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Express Experience - 12 Apostles

Skip the lengthy coastal drive and head straight to Port Campbell National Park on this nine-hour private tour. You'll see the 12 Apostles' dramatic limestone stacks, explore Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps, then wander Port Campbell's quiet seaside streets. Your guide shares the region's history and local stories throughout. Morning or afternoon tea included, plus air-conditioned transport and water.

9 hoursfrom AUD $725
Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Work through riddle-based challenges across St Kilda's best spots on this self-guided smartphone tour, taking roughly two hours at your own rhythm. You'll navigate between landmarks by solving clues and puzzles that reveal neighbourhood history and quirky details along the way. The Explorial app handles navigation and keeps score as you tick off each location, blending the puzzle-solving rush of a treasure hunt with genuine sightseeing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $18
Penfolds and Hahndorf Shared Tour Wine Tasting and Lunch
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Penfolds and Hahndorf Shared Tour Wine Tasting and Lunch

Visit two South Australian icons in one afternoon: Penfolds Magill Estate and the charming village of Hahndorf. You'll get picked up from Adelaide, tour the historic winery with its vineyard views, taste a selection of wines guided by staff, then sit down to a two-course lunch at Haus blending Australian and German flavours. Finish with an hour to wander Hahndorf's shops and galleries at your own pace. The whole experience runs 6.5 hours.

6h 30mfrom AUD $245
Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown
★ 5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

Trace [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Chinatown through two centuries of underworld intrigue, from the 1850s gold rush onwards. Your guide draws directly from archival police records—15 years of research—to unpack the smuggling networks, illegal gambling dens, and protection rackets that shaped this neighbourhood. You'll walk streets where extortion and gang violence played out in plain sight, while authorities turned a blind eye. The included booklet features mugshots, confiscated artefacts, and hand-drawn crime maps that bring these stories into sharp focus.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50
Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay
★ 5.0 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay

Tear up Pioneer River at 80 km/h on a high-octane jet boat that pulls hard 360s and power stops. This 30-minute blast near Mackay pairs genuine speed with technical handling—expect sharp turns, spray, and the kind of adrenaline hit that sticks with you. You'll get loaner sunglasses and a spray jacket, GoPro shots of the carnage, and a 2-for-1 drinks voucher for MOJO Rooftop Bar afterwards.

30 minfrom AUD $140
Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

Charter a private boat on the Yarra River with your own skipper for 90 minutes of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s riverside scenery. Depart from Docklands with a bottle of Australian wine and a curated cheese board, taking in the city's waterfront landmarks at your own pace. Perfect for couples, small groups, or anyone after an intimate waterside experience without the crowds.

1h 30mfrom AUD $440
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

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

5h 30mfrom AUD $110
Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour

A three-day private tour of Victoria's Great Ocean Road with your own driver and guide, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at 10am. You'll explore the limestone cliffs and coastal scenery from Apollo Bay as your base, including the 12 Apostles rock formations and Great Otway National Park. The extended timeframe lets you tackle forest walks and quieter stretches beyond the standard stops, returning to Melbourne around 4pm on day three.

3 daysfrom AUD $1300
Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour

This 12-hour private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) traces one of Australia's most celebrated coastal routes, stopping at the Twelve Apostles, Memorial Arch, Kennett River for wildlife spotting, and Split Point Lighthouse. You'll explore Loch Ard Gorge's dramatic rock formations, spend time in the coastal village of Apollo Bay, and get countless vantage points for photography. Your guide shares local knowledge while you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a group of up to 11 people. All entrance fees and parking are covered; bring your own lunch or eat in Apollo Bay.

12 hoursfrom AUD $270
Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

This 10-hour loop from Cairns connects three distinct Queensland landmarks in one day. You'll explore Paronella Park, a 1930s castle surrounded by gardens and cascades, then step into Herberton's open-air museum with its 60-plus restored buildings from the pioneering era. Finish at Granite Gorge where you hand-feed the endemic Mareeba Rock Wallabies. Your local guide leads a small group of up to six, travelling in air-conditioned comfort.

10 hoursfrom AUD $285
Sydney Highlights Walking Tour Opera House Gardens and The Rocks
★ 5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Sydney Highlights Walking Tour Opera House Gardens and The Rocks

When Jake from our team joined this two-hour walk, we started at The Rocks, where Sydney's convict past still shows in the sandstone lanes and old pubs. The route rolls down towards Circular Quay and the harbour, with the Opera House sitting on the water like it's been waiting for the photo. It's a busy, touristy stretch, but it's also where Sydneysiders grab their coffee and ferry, so it feels lived-in rather than staged. From there the walk heads into the Royal Botanic Garden, which is a welcome patch of shade and birdsong after the crowds at the water's edge. Next comes the State Library, then past Parliament and into Hyde Park, where people sit with lunch and watch the city go by. St Mary's Cathedral closes things out with its striking Gothic spires. Jake found it a comfortable pace for a first-timer wanting the big sights in one go, without much of the hard slog that comes with bigger city walks.

2 hoursfrom AUD $41
Pinnacles Day Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Pinnacles Day Tour

A 10-hour loop through Western Australia's wildest corners, starting north of Perth. You'll track native wildlife at Yanchep, walk amongst thousands of weathered limestone spires in Nambung National Park, grab lunch overlooking the Indian Ocean near Cervantes, then tear across the massive sand dunes at Lancelin. Small groups (max 12) travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who knows where the animals hide and which dunes shift fastest. Best in wildflower season when the scrub explodes with colour.

10 hoursfrom AUD $300
Bendigo After Dark Ghost Tour 90 min Lantern Adventure
★ 5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Bendigo After Dark Ghost Tour 90 min Lantern Adventure

When Tom from our team did the Bendigo After Dark Ghost Tour, we got a proper look at the city's haunted underbelly — the kind of stories locals know but most visitors miss. This 90-minute night walk threads through historic streets and heritage pubs by lantern light, pulling tales from court records, old newspapers, and the town's darker chapters: fires, deaths, vanished fortunes. Bendigo's gold-rush wealth built grand buildings, but the tour peels back what happened inside them. It's eerie without being silly, grounded in real history rather than Hollywood nonsense.

1h 30mfrom AUD $55
Newcastle Food and Street Art Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
Australia

Newcastle Food and Street Art Walking Tour

3 hoursfrom AUD $139
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

An 11-hour drive south from Sydney to Jervis Bay, combining wildlife encounters with coastal exploration. You'll hold koalas under ranger guidance at Symbio Wildlife Park, feed kangaroos, spot stingrays in tidal waters, and visit the Kiama Blowhole before swimming on Australia's whitest sand beach. The trip includes free time in the bayside village of Huskisson and returns to Sydney in a premium vehicle, carbon neutral throughout.

11 hoursfrom AUD $229
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