Tours in Australia

4 Hour Private Tour of Melbourne's Iconic Highlights with Guide

A four-hour private exploration of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s standout landmarks, guided by a local who knows the city's rhythms. You'll travel in a comfortable vehicle with up to six others, stopping at the spots that define the place—whether that's Victorian architecture, street art laneways, or riverside precincts. Hotel collection and drop-off included; bring your own curiosity about what makes this city tick.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1499

★ 5.0 (42)

Big Red Full Day Private Tour

Explore the region in Australia's sole operating red London cab—a distinctive way to discover the countryside at your own pace. This seven-hour private tour lets you call the shots, visiting wineries, heritage sites and local spots tailored to your interests. The classic cab holds six passengers in air-conditioned comfort, making it feel more like travelling with mates than following a set itinerary. Wine estates, historical landmarks and regional food producers are all within reach, depending on what appeals to your group.

Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands

Paddle through the Canning River wetlands on a guided 3-hour kayak tour that reveals a surprisingly wild pocket of Perth rarely seen from land. Small groups venture into this brackish ecosystem with knowledgeable guides who unpack the area's ecology, Aboriginal heritage, and surprising history. The pace suits mixed abilities and ages—expect gentle paddling rather than athletic effort, with plenty of stops to absorb bird calls, observe native flora, and understand how this wetland functions within the city.

Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)

Take the helm of Coral, a compact cruiser that lets you navigate Sydney Harbour at your own pace without needing a skipper's ticket or prior experience. This seven-hour hire suits up to six people and includes a safety briefing to get you confident on the water. Putter along at a relaxed 11 km/h, spotting the Opera House and coastal views from your own floating platform. The boat has sheltered inside and outside seating, a cabin to duck into, and a deck table perfect for spreading out a picnic.

7 hoursfrom AUD $510

Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour

★ 5.0 (41)

Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Adelaide Hills with a small group, starting from the city or Glenelg. You'll take in expansive views from Mount Lofty Summit, spend time with native animals at Cleland Wildlife Park in natural bushland, wander through the German heritage village of Hahndorf, and finish with chocolate, wine and cheese tastings at local producers. Your guide provides personalised commentary throughout, and the group stays small enough that you get genuine interaction rather than tourist-mill treatment.

8 hoursfrom AUD $250

Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

★ 5.0 (40)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $544

Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

Explore the Mornington Peninsula with a dedicated guide steering a private vehicle just for your group of up to six. This 10.5-hour loop sweeps through dramatic coastline, quiet fishing villages, and national parkland south of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), with the itinerary shaped by your interests. Stop longer at a particular beach, detour to a walking trail, or skip ahead—the guide adapts throughout the day. Ideal for cruise passengers with variable schedules.

Sydney Secrets Lunch Cruise

A 4-hour harbour cruise aboard a sleek sports boat that weaves past Sydney's iconic waterfront before pulling up to a contemporary restaurant for lunch. You'll motor through quieter reaches where penguins and seals haunt the rocky shores, spot the grand homes of Sydney's wealthier residents, and frame shots of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from angles most tourists miss. The skipper keeps things lively with knowledge of local wildlife and harbour history, while numbers stay small at ten passengers maximum.

Wilsons Promontory Full Day Cruise

Spend nine hours aboard the Brianna Lee exploring Wilsons Promontory National Park's rugged coastline. You'll cruise past the iconic lighthouse, granite islands and seal colonies whilst spotting dolphins, eagles and seals. The highlight is a two-hour beach stop at Refuge Cove for swimming, snorkelling and lunch on white sand. Morning tea, afternoon tea and snacks keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Guided Snorkelling Tour in Jervis Bay

When Mia from our BugBitten team tried this snorkelling tour in Jervis Bay, she spent three hours in surprisingly clear water with a guide who actually knew the reef. You're dropped into protected shallows where the fish life is genuinely varied — no pretence about it being the Great Barrier Reef, but solid stuff for the New South Wales coast. The gear's decent quality, the group stays small, and there's a proper safety rundown before you get in the water. Afterwards, hot cake and fruit back on land. Suits anyone who can swim and has basic fitness.

Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

Fifteen minutes aloft from Cessnock in a private helicopter, tracking over Hunter Valley's vineyards and the jagged ridgeline of the Broken Back Range. You'll see the patchwork of Pokolbin's wine estates from above—terraced slopes, cellar doors, and bushland dropping away beneath the aircraft. The flight departs and returns to the same airfield, no road transfers needed once you're there.

Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT

Alice's Journeys leads small groups through Daylesford's architectural heritage and cultural landmarks, uncovering the town's layered past through a local guide's knowledge. The 90-minute walk visits significant buildings and sites, with entry included to the Daylesford and District Museum. Available Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, these tours suit families, groups and curious individuals wanting to move beyond the surface of this regional Victorian town.

Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour

A three-hour walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident exploring the city's defining landmarks and lesser-known corners. You'll discover how Adelaide earned its reputation for progressive firsts—from political trailblazers to architectural gems—whilst understanding the forces that shaped its evolution. The route winds through the North Terrace Cultural Precinct, the Riverbank area, and past the Town Hall, revealing both celebrated monuments and hidden pockets locals know well. The pace is deliberately relaxed, with built-in stops to catch your breath and soak things in.

Barossa Valley Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Spend seven hours exploring the Barossa Valley's vineyards and cellar doors on a small-group tour. You'll taste old-vine Shiraz and Grenache from the valley floor, crisp Rieslings from Eden Valley's cooler slopes, and work through a rotating selection at 3–4 stops. Lunch is a spread of local produce—cheese, cured meats, bread—eaten at a winery. The pace lets you linger without rushing.

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

A private eight-hour expedition through the Blue Mountains, departing Sydney with your own guide in a luxury vehicle. Navigate UNESCO-listed escarpments, temperate rainforest, and waterfalls on foot, stopping at vantage points like the Three Sisters rock formation and village cafés in Leura. The route bends to your pace—linger at viewpoints, tackle longer walks, or explore at leisure. Suits all fitness levels and brings children along easily.

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

★ 5.0 (39)

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Cruise the Barossa Valley in a restored 1966 Mustang convertible with the roof down, taking in vineyards and local produce stops at your own pace. This three-and-a-half-hour private tour picks you up anywhere in the valley and pairs the thrill of classic American muscle with tastings of the region's wines and artisan foods. A local driver navigates you through rolling hills and cellar doors, stopping where your interests lead.

Experience Adventure in the Margaret River Region

Scale cliffs and swim through sea caves along Australia's south-western coast in a two-hour coasteering adventure unique to the Margaret River region. You'll move between rock formations, traverse coastal paths, and plunge into turquoise pools while wearing a wetsuit and helmet. The terrain demands scrambling and swimming, but suits all fitness levels. Alternatively, pedal a fat bike through the towering karri forest of Boranup, where oversized tyres handle sandy trails and forest tracks that regular bikes can't manage.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

★ 5.0 (38)

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

A six-hour small-group tour of Sydney that skips the tired clichés and instead reveals neighbourhoods, stories and vistas that locals actually care about. Your private guide navigates you through the city's layered history and folklore—engaging without ever feeling like a lecture—whilst keeping the pace measured so you actually absorb what you're seeing. Hotel pickup, water and snacks included.

Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Day Tour - Small Group

A 10-hour loop through Victoria's Mornington Peninsula combines coastal hiking with geothermal relaxation. Small groups (4–11 people) start at Arthur's Seat for sweeping views, then trek 5km through Bushrangers Bay spotting kangaroos and native birds before visiting Cape Schanck lighthouse. After refuelling at a local cafe, you'll spend two hours soaking in Peninsula Hot Springs' natural thermal pools and day-spa facilities. Best suited to those with solid fitness levels and a taste for mixing walking with warm water.

10 hoursfrom AUD $279

★ 5.0 (38)

🍹 Nightlife

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $69

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.

★ 5.0 (38)

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1120

Blue Mountains Full Day Guided Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests and prior visits. You'll see dramatic valleys, distinctive rock formations, and lesser-known lookouts across the region's most photogenic stretches. Pickup from your Blue Mountains accommodation or Katoomba train station, with lunch at a local café included. The guide adjusts stops based on what you've already seen, so repeat visitors still discover fresh perspectives.

Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours

Taribelang Bunda guides lead a three-hour cultural tour across the Bundaberg region, sharing knowledge of their 60,000-year connection to Country. Walk significant sites while learning language, artefact use, and the layered history of Indigenous and European settlement. Morning tea features native bush tucker prepared traditionally, offering a tangible sense of the landscape's cultural depth.

Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Private Regional Tour

Spend 7–9 hours exploring Victoria's Yarra Valley on a private tour built around your interests. You'll taste wines at cellar doors, sample locally made cheese or gin, and stop for gourmet morning tea and lunch at regional producers. The valley sits among mountain ranges and borders one of Australia's premier wildlife sanctuaries, so wildlife spotting sits alongside food and drink.

Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch

★ 5.0 (37)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch

Chase barramundi in the safety of a working farm near Port Douglas, then eat what you've caught. This four-hour experience combines land-based fishing with a tour of an award-winning barramundi operation and a paddock-to-plate lunch. You'll get hands-on with the fish, learn how they're farmed, and taste the results with help from experienced guides throughout.

Narooma - E-Bike Hire 2 Hour Rental

When Charlie from our BugBitten team hired an e-bike in Narooma, two hours proved just right to explore the South Coast town and its surrounds without the slog. The e-bikes let you cruise the flat cycle track toward Dalmeny or potter through town at your own pace, stopping to soak in the coast and actually catch your breath. It's low-key, self-guided stuff — good for a morning or arvo break if you're passing through, and the electric assist means you're not wrestling a heavy machine uphill.

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

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

★ 5.0 (36)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

Catch Australia's first sunrise from Cape Byron Lighthouse on a guided 2-hour walk through rainforest, beach and clifftops. You'll start before dawn with a local herbal brew and trail mix, then move through sun salutations and breathwork as light breaks over the continent's easternmost point. The combination of hiking and gentle yoga makes this a physical and contemplative way to begin your day.

Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester

Skip the crowded strips and explore five secluded beaches around Airlie Beach with a local guide who knows every hidden cove. This seven-hour adventure takes you to Dingo Beach and Cape Gloucester, stopping at quiet shorelines and two low-key resorts where you can wade into clear shallow water and simply breathe. You'll move at an easy pace—no rush, no performance—discovering landscapes that have taken millennia to form. The Whitsundays' quieter side, the one most day-trippers miss entirely.

7 hoursfrom AUD $140

★ 5.0 (35)

Sydney City Private Tour

Spend eight hours discovering Sydney with a dedicated local guide who shapes the itinerary around your interests. Navigate the city's most recognisable landmarks—Harbour views, the Opera House, Bondi Beach—whilst also venturing into galleries, architectural pockets, museums, inner suburbs and neighbourhood cafes. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or port pickup included, moving at a pace that feels genuinely exploratory rather than hurried.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1838

Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River

★ 5.0 (35)

🐠 Water Activities

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $375

Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River

Paddle through Blackwall Reach's 500-metre stretch of limestone cliffs and explore hidden caves along the Swan River. Your local guide navigates you through two hours of Western Australian geology and Indigenous heritage, sharing stories from first peoples through European settlement. You'll paddle tandem kayaks at your own pace—the focus is on discovery rather than exertion—finishing with tea or coffee back at the yacht club.

Ord River Eco Boat Cruise (minimum 2 passengers)

Glide silently through the Ord River's hidden waterways aboard a five-seater electric boat skippered by local Steve, who's spent seventeen years navigating these currents. This is the only quiet-engine eco-cruise operating here, letting you slip into lagoons and creeks unreachable by standard vessels. Choose your own adventure: bird photography, wildlife spotting, scenic exploring, or a riverside swim. Tours run 2–5 hours and flex to suit your pace and interests.

★ 5.0 (34)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $269

Sunset on the Sand Dunes

Head into the Australian outback with a photographer guide to catch sunset across the dunes, a 3.5-hour expedition that blends landscape photography with wildlife spotting. Rough tracks take you deep enough to encounter emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, whilst golden light transforms the terrain around you. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and binoculars included.

Experience Barossa Valley by E-bike

Pedal through South Australia's premier wine region on an electric bike, stopping at family-run wineries, artisan producers and local food makers. This 6.5-hour guided route connects Barossa Valley's best-kept spots—from Yalumba's barrel room to independent cheese makers—with zero engine fumes. You'll taste wines pulled straight from oak, sample locally made chocolate and cheese, and ride between cellar doors at your own pace, powered by battery rather than your legs alone.

Hunter Valley Full Day Small Group All Included Tasting + Roos

Spend 10–11 hours tasting your way through Hunter Valley's best producers: two wineries, a craft distillery, and a chocolate maker. You'll pair local cheese with wines, sample gin and vodka, and enjoy artisan chocolates, all with professional photos captured along the way. Transport from Sydney and a small group keep things relaxed and sociable.

Private Sydney Small-Group Walking Tour: Discover The Rocks

★ 5.0 (33)

🛕 Culture & History

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $149

Private Sydney Small-Group Walking Tour: Discover The Rocks

When Ben from our team booked this private walking tour through The Rocks, Sydney's oldest and most storied neighbourhood, we got the full history without the crowds. Two hours with a dedicated guide meant we could actually ask questions and linger on the cobblestones where convicts once shuffled, rather than keeping pace with a tour bus. The Rocks is genuinely where modern Australia began — a salty slice of colonial grit wedged between the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge — and this intimate setup let us absorb that weight without the tourist machinery.

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.

Forkabout Sydney foodie walking tour

A three to four-hour walking tour led by Sydney locals who navigate the city's best food spots, sharing insider knowledge and hard-to-find menu items. You'll taste five to six dishes from independent vendors across the city whilst your guide points out the architectural and design landmarks that shape Sydney's neighbourhoods. Expect genuine recommendations, local banter, and the kind of food knowledge only people who've lived here accumulate.

🏔 Adventure & Sports

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $399

Motocross Lesson and Adventure Tour

When Noah from our team rolled out to Perth Motocross Academy, we found a genuinely well-run operation that lets you pick a bike that fits your skill level—from 50cc learner models up to 230cc beasts—and tear into 300 hectares of trails and circuits. Set 25 minutes from the CBD, the academy takes kids from age 8 upward, beginners get proper instruction to build confidence, and all the protective gear is sorted. Sessions range from a quick 1-hour blast to a full day of riding, and you leave with photos and video of your run. It's the real deal if you're keen to actually learn how to handle a dirt bike, not just pose on one.

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $170

Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island

Track nocturnal creatures across [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) with a local naturalist on a 2–2.5 hour guided walk. Your guide uses torchlight to reveal kangaroos and wallabies grazing after dark, with chances to spot owls, little penguins, and other shy species active only at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll learn what sets island wildlife apart from fauna elsewhere, moving at a gentle pace through their actual territory rather than viewing enclosures.

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

🐠 Water Activities

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1725

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

Charter Kirralee, a 10.5-metre Australian-built catamaran, for up to 30 people on Sydney Harbour. This 3–4 hour private hire lets you shape the day around your group—whether that's a birthday, work gathering, or simply floating with mates. The dual-hull design offers sprawling indoor and outdoor decks, and you can cook fresh on the onboard BBQ or bring your own supplies. Flexible departure times and harbour pickups make logistics straightforward.

Barossa Valley Wine Tour Local Barossa Valley Pickup and Lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking