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Tours in Australia

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Puffing Billy Tour and Penguin Parade from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (44)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Puffing Billy Tour and Penguin Parade from Melbourne

Combine two iconic Victorian experiences in a single day: a morning steam-train journey through the Dandenong Ranges aboard Puffing Billy, then an afternoon trip to Phillip Island to watch little penguins return to shore at dusk. The route crosses the historic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge with views of fern gullies and mountain ash. After the train, you'll have free time in central [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) before heading south to the Nobbies clifftop boardwalk and the Penguin Parade. Tour runs 14–17 hours with hotel pickup and small-group guides.

14 hours – 17 hoursfrom AUD $245
Epic Play & Explore, Great Beach Drive 4X4 Adventure
★ 5.0 (44)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Epic Play & Explore, Great Beach Drive 4X4 Adventure

A 6-hour 4WD adventure along Australia's Great Sandy Marine Park, centred on surfing Double Island Point's legendary right-hand point break. You'll drive along Teewah Beach through Noosa National Park, accessing waves that stretch over 2km on good days in warm tropical water. Pitched at everyone from age 7 upwards, the journey combines coastal exploration by vehicle with hands-on surfing tuition away from typical beach crowds. Dolphin and whale sightings are possible.

6 hoursfrom AUD $126
Brisbane Private Escape Room Quest for Wand of Illumination
★ 5.0 (43)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Brisbane Private Escape Room Quest for Wand of Illumination

Crack codes and solve puzzles in this Brisbane-based escape room centred on a fictional magical artefact. You've got 60 minutes to uncover clues hidden throughout an elaborately themed space and locate the Wand of Illumination before time runs out. The narrative draws on Arthurian legend, weaving together ancient mythology with modern puzzle-solving gameplay. A solid option for groups wanting to test their problem-solving skills without leaving the city.

1 hourfrom AUD $49
Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast
★ 5.0 (43)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast

Get chauffeured from your Noosa or Sunshine Coast base to [Australia Zoo](/places/australia-zoo) with a knowledgeable driver who shares local insights en route. You'll receive a detailed map and pre-arrival briefing before spending roughly six hours exploring the zoo independently. The return journey includes drop-off at your accommodation, making this a hassle-free full day out without the stress of navigating.

8 hoursfrom AUD $149
Private Sydney City Tour: The Key Attractions
★ 5.0 (42)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Sydney City Tour: The Key Attractions

A six-hour private tour covering Sydney's essential landmarks and neighbourhoods in a single hit. Travel by private vehicle with your own driver, hitting the major spots whilst getting a genuine feel for how the city actually hangs together. Runs smoothly for groups up to seven, though booking caps at six per vehicle. Perfect entry point if you're new to Sydney and want to understand its geography and character without the tour-bus crowds.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1275
East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
★ 5.0 (41)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Venture into the East MacDonnell Ranges on a five-hour half-day exploration of Central Australia's raw outback terrain. This small-group tour navigates through dramatic gaps and gorges, stopping at historically significant sites and viewpoints where the landscape sprawls across the horizon. You'll encounter Aboriginal art, weathered geological formations, and the kind of red earth vistas that define the region's character. Refreshments and snacks are supplied throughout.

5 hoursfrom AUD $165
A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour
★ 5.0 (40)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour

Spend 50 minutes navigating Adelaide Central Markets with a local guide, stopping at 10 stalls for a proper grazing lunch of South Australian produce. You'll hear the stories of the stallholders who've built this market, taste your way through the season's best, and know that part of your ticket goes directly to local charities. Choose between 11am or 1pm, with groups kept to 10 people so you're not jostling through crowds.

50 minfrom AUD $59
Jellurgal Walkabout Small Group Tour
★ 5.0 (40)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Jellurgal Walkabout Small Group Tour

Walk Burleigh Headland with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide who shares Yugambeh country knowledge across two hours. The tour begins at Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre with audiovisual storytelling about Dreaming narratives, then moves into Burleigh Heads National Park to see sacred sites, traditional food sources, and coastal landmarks like Tallebudgera Creek. You'll hear how the Yugambeh people have maintained this landscape for millennia while watching for dolphins and sea eagles against Pacific views.

2 hoursfrom AUD $59
Luxury Sydney Airport Arrival Transfer - Sedan/SUV
★ 5.0 (38)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Luxury Sydney Airport Arrival Transfer - Sedan/SUV

Skip the airport queue and ride into Sydney in a professional-grade sedan or SUV. Your driver rings you the moment you land, meets you at baggage claim, and hauls your luggage to your hotel. No faffing about with rideshare apps or dodgy minicabs—just a seasoned chauffeur who knows Sydney's roads and keeps conversation to a minimum if you're knackered from travel. Bottled water included.

from AUD $205
Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting
★ 5.0 (38)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

A 10-hour sweep through Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, connecting ten locations across a rising plateau landscape. You'll move through national parks, working farms and gardens, and waterfalls whilst sampling what the region produces—spirits from Mt Uncle, cheese and chocolate from Gallos, coffee and papaya from Skybury. The guide unpacks the ecology and history of the Wet Tropics as you travel in a comfortable minibus, with morning and afternoon tea included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $295
Morning Farm Experience near Gympie & Noosa
★ 5.0 (38)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Morning Farm Experience near Gympie & Noosa

This two-hour farm experience near Gympie and Noosa puts you to work gathering produce and building a campfire meal from scratch. You'll hand-feed curious goats, lambs, and piglets, meet the Highland cattle roster (including Cupcake and Apollo), and play farmyard games alongside your guide. Finish with freshly cooked damper and hot drinks whilst swapping stories about the morning's animals and antics.

2 hoursfrom AUD $89
Melbourne Airport to City/CBD Private transfers 4 or more
★ 5.0 (37)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Melbourne Airport to City/CBD Private transfers 4 or more

Skip the airport queues and ride straight into [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) city with a private Mercedes or Sprinter minibus for groups of 4–9. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you at Tullamarine regardless of delays. From the moment you land, you're in a sanitised, air-conditioned vehicle stocked with water and Wi-Fi, heading direct to your hotel or apartment. Available round the clock, with free cancellation up to 24 hours and complimentary child seats if you're travelling with little ones.

from AUD $45
Melbourne Dumpling Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (37)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Dumpling Walking Tour

Walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Chinatown with a knowledgeable guide sampling handmade dumplings across four specialist restaurants over three hours. You'll taste varied styles—steamed, pan-fried, boiled—whilst learning how each venue's chefs arrived in Australia and shaped the suburb's food culture. Small groups mean real conversation about what makes these kitchens tick, plus you'll discover side streets locals favour and heat up with house-made chilli blends.

3 hoursfrom AUD $109
Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

Taste handcrafted wines at McCaffrey's Estate, a small family-run producer in the Hunter Valley's Pokolbin region. This relaxed one-hour seated tasting introduces you to their eight-varietal range—from crisp Semillons and Verdelhis to full-bodied Shirazes and fortified wines—whilst learning stories directly from the makers about their 11 acres of vineyard.

1 hourfrom AUD $17
Brisbane Drive by Day - Private Tour
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Brisbane Drive by Day - Private Tour

Get to know Brisbane in a single afternoon without bouncing between separate tours. Your private driver navigates you through 2.5 hours of the city's essential spots—South Bank Parklands, Story Bridge, the riverside precincts—stopping whenever something catches your eye. You'll see how locals actually move through the city, with breathing room built in for photos, stretches, and proper toilet breaks. Runs rain or shine, air-conditioned comfort the whole way.

2h 30mfrom AUD $145
The Romance Package (Bell Tower tour for 2 people, plus personalised Love Lock)
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

The Romance Package (Bell Tower tour for 2 people, plus personalised Love Lock)

Climb Perth's Bell Tower with a partner and ring the royal bells across five public levels, including the observation deck. While your engraved Love Lock is being crafted, you'll tour the tower's history and handle the historic bells themselves. Collect your finished lock—engraved with names and a date of your choosing—at the end, ready to attach to the chain or take home as a keepsake. Roughly 45 minutes to an hour.

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $70
Barossa Valley Deluxe: 30-Minute Helicopter Flight
★ 5.0 (21)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Barossa Valley Deluxe: 30-Minute Helicopter Flight

A 40-minute helicopter circuit over South Australia's Barossa Valley, departing from Hoffnungsthal and looping past the region's landmark wineries, horse studs, and historic settlements. You'll cross Seppeltsfield, Maggie Beer's property, Penfolds, Wolf Blass, and Jacobs Creek, descending via Tanunda before sweeping over the Barossa Goldfields and the Whispering Wall reservoir. Your pilot narrates the landmarks below, and you can photograph the landscape on your own device.

40 minfrom AUD $825
The Big Wave Rock Private Day Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

The Big Wave Rock Private Day Tour

A private 10–12 hour drive through Western Australia's Wheatbelt takes you deep into agricultural heartland between Perth and the southern reaches, anchored by the geological spectacle of Wave Rock. Your guide crafts the day around your interests—linger at heritage towns, chase landscape photography, or push through to see more ground. The region shifts visibly as you travel, rewarding both shutterbugs and those after quiet vistas. Lunch stops and route tweaks are yours to call.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $653
Batemans Bay Sunset Pizza Kayak Tour - Float and Feast
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Batemans Bay Sunset Pizza Kayak Tour - Float and Feast

Paddle out on Batemans Bay's Clyde River, collect hot pizza straight from a local restaurant, then eat afloat before gliding back under the stars. This two-hour kayak combines gentle exercise with a genuine meal experience, working around the tides and light. A guide handles navigation and local knowledge whilst you focus on the water, the food, and what lives in the river around you. Dietary needs—gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan—are sorted beforehand.

2 hoursfrom AUD $149
Small Group Kangaroo Island Tour - Flinders Chase
★ 5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Small Group Kangaroo Island Tour - Flinders Chase

Explore Flinders Chase National Park on [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) over a full day with a small group capped at eight people. You'll navigate past Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks by 4WD, search for koalas, kangaroos and wallabies across the North Coast, spot Rainbow Lorikeets in eucalyptus woodland, and watch the sun sink over the Bay of Shoals (weather dependent). A local guide leads the way while you tuck into gourmet picnic fare and morning or afternoon tea.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $420
Private Adelaide Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Private Adelaide Walking Tour

A two-hour private walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident who introduces you to the city's layered past and present-day character. Starting from the CBD, you'll navigate main thoroughfares and encounter key sites like Adelaide Arcade and Town Hall, concluding at the Central Market. Beyond architectural landmarks, your guide shares how historical currents have shaped the city's contemporary vibe and offers insider tips for the rest of your visit.

2 hoursfrom AUD $109
3 Hours Private Brisbane Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3 Hours Private Brisbane Walking Tour

Walk Brisbane with a local guide who knows the city inside out. This 90-minute private tour takes you through Queen Street's bustling retail precinct, past City Hall's impressive façade, and down laneways most visitors miss. Your guide unpacks the city's layered history and architectural evolution as you move at your own rhythm, stopping where things catch your eye. You'll even hunt for Brisbane's famously tiny door—a quirky landmark that tells its own story about the city's character.

1h 30mfrom AUD $299
Sydney Airport Private Transfer to City Center
★ 5.0 (21)
Australia

Sydney Airport Private Transfer to City Center

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $105
Marine Discovery + Snorkeling Cruise - Port Stephens
★ 5.0 (20)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Marine Discovery + Snorkeling Cruise - Port Stephens

A small-group sailing trip on a catamaran along Port Stephens' coastline, with guided snorkelling in clear waters. The crew keeps passenger numbers deliberately low so you're never crowded. Your snorkel guide enters the water with you to identify fish, rays, and other creatures up close. The 3.5-hour outing includes all gear, plus hot drinks. You don't have to snorkel if you'd rather stay aboard and watch the coast unfold—swimming ability is only needed if you plan to go in.

3h 30mfrom AUD $100
2 day Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay
★ 5.0 (20)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

2 day Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay

Pack Tasmania's standout landscapes into two days: start at Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain National Park, then head to Freycinet for the Wineglass Bay hike and a swim at Honeymoon Bay. You'll travel between Hobart and Launceston with local guides who know where wombats hang out and can point out what makes each region tick. Parks passes and transport are sorted; you choose your own meals and where to stay the night.

2 daysfrom AUD $405
Noosa Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson
★ 5.0 (20)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Noosa Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson

Glide across Noosa River with a local guide in a 90-minute group session that suits paddlers at any level. You'll learn foundational strokes, pick up technique refinements, and paddle through the calm waterways fringing Noosaville. The river's quiet character makes it ideal for building confidence without the rush. Sessions run three times daily, so timing fits most schedules.

1h 30mfrom AUD $75
Sydney by Night | Private Luxury Night Tour | 3 Hour Tour
★ 5.0 (19)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Sydney by Night | Private Luxury Night Tour | 3 Hour Tour

Explore Sydney after sunset with a private guide who knows the city's layered past. This 3-hour tour threads through Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo's working-class heritage, stops for a meat pie at the legendary Harry's Café De Wheels, views the Opera House and Harbour from vantage points around the eastern foreshore, and finishes in The Rocks with a drink in a pub built by convict hands two centuries ago. Hotel pickups included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $495
Byron Bay Platypus Walk
★ 5.0 (19)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Byron Bay Platypus Walk

Track platypuses along a creek in their natural Byron Bay habitat on this four-hour guided walk. You'll be collected from your accommodation and led on a gentle two-kilometre creek-side ramble by an environmental scientist, with the highest odds of spotting these shy monotremes in the early morning light. Expect to see one or two platypuses alongside birdlife, then settle in for a locally-sourced picnic breakfast by the water. If platypuses don't show, you get another go for free.

4 hoursfrom AUD $189
Sydney Private Day Tours | See Sydney in Style | 8 Hour Luxury Private Tour
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Private Day Tours | See Sydney in Style | 8 Hour Luxury Private Tour

A private eight-hour guided tour of Sydney's landmarks and hidden corners, driven at your pace by a local. Start at Mrs Macquarie's Chair for Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, venture through Woolloomooloo for a pie at Harry's Café de Wheels, explore the colonial-era Rocks and Walsh Bay where the city began, then head north to Manly's headlands and secluded coves before finishing with a stroll on Bondi's sand. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $649
Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food
★ 5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Kayak Seal Encounter Adventure with Gourmet Food

Paddle out from Pittwater to watch seals in their natural habitat, then beach your kayak for lunch at one of the inlet's quieter stretches. This three-hour outing pairs wildlife observation with a gourmet meal, guided by experienced paddlers who know the waters and the animals. You'll need moderate fitness and comfort in a kayak, but no prior experience required.

3 hoursfrom AUD $210
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise
★ 5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise

Cruise the Gold Coast's waterways on a one-hour boat tour that winds through Surfers Paradise's canal systems and coastal stretches. You'll spot million-dollar waterfront properties, the city skyline, and leafy foreshores from two sun decks while a guide explains local landmarks and history. Grab a drink from the bar and settle in—this is relaxed sightseeing, not rushed tourism.

1 hourfrom AUD $23
E-Bike Hire Northern Rivers Rail Trail, with Return Transport
★ 5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

E-Bike Hire Northern Rivers Rail Trail, with Return Transport

Cruise the Northern Rivers Rail Trail on a premium electric bike, with full setup support and return transport included. This 4–7 hour ride suits all ages and fitness levels, whether you're after a leisurely pedal or a longer adventure through coastal hinterland. You'll get a pre-ride briefing, quality gear, and a knowledgeable team ready to help you finish strong.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $159
Maiala Rainforest Tour
★ 5.0 (19)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Maiala Rainforest Tour

Spend seven to eight hours walking through Maiala Rainforest with guide Anita, who reads the forest like a book. You'll spot wallabies grazing between towering trees, track native birds through the canopy, and learn how the ecosystem actually works rather than just looking at it. The pace is steady but genuine—no rushing between photo stops.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $240
Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise
★ 5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise

Tear across the Gold Coast's waterways on a jet ski, starting with confidence-building laps before heading out on a 15km coastal run. You'll throttle past the Surfers Paradise skyline, skim sandbars around South Stradbroke Island, and spot wildlife along subtropical shores. Choose your pace—flat out or cruising—then loop back to base. The whole outing takes 90 minutes and suits riders aged 7 and up, with younger kids welcome as passengers.

1h 30mfrom AUD $120
Premium Winery Tour with Tannin Road (Departs from Busselton)
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Premium Winery Tour with Tannin Road (Departs from Busselton)

This six-hour small-group wine tour departs from Busselton and ventures into Margaret River's premier cellar doors. You'll taste at three award-winning wineries guided by someone who knows the region intimately, break for lunch at a working brewery or bistro, and potentially visit a local chocolatier or providore. Hotel pickups and drop-offs bookend a relaxed day designed to connect you with the winemakers and stories behind the bottles rather than rush through a checklist.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $195
Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry
★ 4.9 (5,760)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

A 10-hour guided loop from Sydney that takes you west to the Blue Mountains, where you'll ride the Scenic World railway, cableway and skyway through native forest, visit Sydney Zoo to spot roos and koalas, then return via ferry to Circular Quay. Limited to 20 people per trip with a professional driver-guide; national park fees included. You'll stop at a village in the mountains to grab lunch from local cafés and bakeries at your own pace and expense.

10 hoursfrom AUD $225
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes
★ 4.9 (1,626)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes

Tear across the Gold Coast Broadwater in a high-powered jet boat for 55 minutes of pure velocity. You'll experience sharp turns, 360-degree spins and shallow-water racing that'll leave your heart hammering. The boat cuts through the water with precision while you grip the sides, fully kitted out in safety gear. It's a straightforward adrenaline hit on Australia's most famous beach playground—expect to arrive soaked and grinning.

55 minfrom AUD $85
Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns
★ 4.9 (978)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

A 12-hour loop through the Atherton Tableland delivers rainforest walks, waterfall swimming, and crater-lake exploration. Departing Cairns, you'll hit Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Milla Milla Falls, and volcanic Lake Eacham, punctuated by a two-course hot lunch. Between April and October, platypus spotting adds wildlife surprise. Guides provide local insight throughout, and an air-conditioned vehicle handles the drive.

12 hoursfrom AUD $169
30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist
★ 4.9 (943)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

Tear across Sydney Harbour in a high-powered jet boat built for adrenaline. The Thunder Twist delivers thirty minutes of full-throttle action—sharp turns, sudden accelerations, and jaw-dropping spins that'll test your nerve. You'll get waterproof ponchos and locker storage, then it's straight into the chaos. The boat holds up to 23 passengers, so expect a wild shared experience rather than an intimate cruise. It's chaos on water, pure and simple.

30 minfrom AUD $68
Swan Valley Winery Experience - Full Day Coach Tour
★ 4.9 (808)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Swan Valley Winery Experience - Full Day Coach Tour

Spend a full day exploring Swan Valley's celebrated vineyards on a guided coach tour through Western Australia's premier wine region. Your guide navigates you between cellar doors where winemakers share their craft and philosophy over tastings of premium drops. The day builds to a proper lunch featuring local cheeses, charcuterie and artisan chocolates, with light refreshments throughout. You'll leave with genuine stories and new favourite labels rather than generic postcards.

7 hoursfrom AUD $159
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