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Tours in Australia

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Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
★ 4.9 (79)
Australia

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

2 hoursfrom AUD $60
Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter
★ 4.9 (77)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

Soar over Sydney's iconic coastline and sparkling harbour in a 30-minute helicopter flight that reveals the city from an entirely different perspective. You'll glide past the famous beaches and waterfront landmarks with live commentary from your pilot, whilst complimentary transfers from selected city hotels get you to the airfield hassle-free. Wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, though weight restrictions and infant policies apply.

30 minfrom AUD $370
Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas
★ 4.9 (74)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas

Helicopter tours departing Port Douglas reveal the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) and [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest) from above. Choose a 30–45 minute flight hugging the reef edge, or extend to a full hour combining rainforest canopy views with coral gardens. You'll cross Low Isles, Batt Reef and Cape Tribulation while a pilot narrates the landscape below. Winter months occasionally bring whale sightings; year-round you may spot manta rays, turtles, dugongs and dolphins.

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $487
Perth Wildlife Tour Under the Stars with Dinner
★ 4.9 (66)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Perth Wildlife Tour Under the Stars with Dinner

Spend nine hours in Dryandra Woodlands spotting native marsupials in their natural habitat, then settle in for a forest dinner cooked over open flames. You'll track Malus, Woylies, Bilbies and Echidnas through this conservation reserve before tucking into grilled meats and local wine surrounded by kangaroos. The night finishes with stargazing from a farmers' paddock. Small groups keep things intimate.

9 hoursfrom AUD $155
Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls Full-day Tour from Cairns
★ 4.9 (64)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls Full-day Tour from Cairns

This 11-hour full-day tour ventures south from Cairns through the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics, combining rainforest walks, swimming holes and historic sites. You'll travel by air-conditioned coach with naturalist guides, visiting Paronella Park's Spanish castle ruins, Millaa Millaa Falls, the Curtain Fig Tree and Lake Barrine across the Atherton Tablelands. Lunch and hot beverages are included, with plenty of time to explore each stop rather than rushing through.

11 hoursfrom AUD $230
Southern Barossa: 10-Minute Helicopter Flight
★ 4.9 (62)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Southern Barossa: 10-Minute Helicopter Flight

A 10-minute helicopter flight departing Hoffnungsthal Valley showcases the Barossa's wine country from above. You'll drift over Jacob's Creek's sprawling tank farm—some vessels hold 1.4 million litres—then sweep south past Lyndoch and Cockatoo Valley, finishing above the Whispering Wall. A local pilot narrates the landscape, and you can snap photos on your own camera throughout.

10 minfrom AUD $275
Half Day Learn to Surf Tour From Byron
★ 4.9 (61)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Half Day Learn to Surf Tour From Byron

Pick up your first surfboard on the NSW north coast with a four-hour lesson tailored to complete novices. Your instructor scouts Byron-Ballina's best breaks, then takes you through beach safety, paddling mechanics, and the fundamentals of catching and riding waves in groups of up to seven. You'll get kitted out with a soft board, wetsuit, and rash guard—everything but your own swimmers. By the end, you'll have ridden actual waves, not just dreamed about it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $89
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour
★ 4.9 (60)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour

A private nine to eleven-hour exploration of the Blue Mountains centred on Wentworth Falls and Scenic World. Your personal guide navigates you through the region's standout vantage points—Echo Point, Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, and Boar's Head—without the usual tourist crush. Travel in a luxury vehicle fitted to your group, with the option to finish your day aboard a river cruise back to Sydney Harbour or a direct return to your accommodation.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $240
Tungatt Mirring, Stone Country Half Day Tour - Budj Bim
★ 4.9 (60)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Tungatt Mirring, Stone Country Half Day Tour - Budj Bim

Explore the World Heritage–listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape on this four-hour guided tour through stone country. A Gunditjmara cultural guide reveals how the Gunditjmara people engineered sophisticated eel and fish traps using volcanic rock formations, then journey into Budj Bim National Park to discover the creation stories woven into the land itself. The tour balances hands-on archaeology with living cultural knowledge, moving between sites across roughly 20 minutes of travel each.

4 hoursfrom AUD $159
Private Guided Tour: Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney
★ 4.9 (51)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Guided Tour: Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney

A full-day private tour from Sydney that combines close-up wildlife encounters at Featherdale Park with panoramic viewpoints across the Blue Mountains. Your driver-guide navigates the eight to ten hours in a comfortable private vehicle, picking you up from your hotel and delivering commentary throughout. You'll see native Australian animals and dramatic cliff formations without the hassle of public transport, though entry fees to both attractions are separate.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $606
A Day At Wineglass Bay
★ 4.9 (51)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

A Day At Wineglass Bay

Head down the Great Eastern Drive to Freycinet National Park for a full day exploring one of Tasmania's most striking coastal landscapes. You'll choose your own adventure: tackle the Wineglass Bay summit hike or join your guide for a gentler 1.5-hour walk to the lookout, then stroll past Cape Tourville Lighthouse. Cool off with a swim at Honeymoon Bay before finishing with fresh seafood at the on-site marine farm. The 10.5-hour tour includes transport, park entry, and commentary.

10h 30mfrom AUD $170
Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast
★ 4.9 (51)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast

Dedicated private car service linking Brisbane Airport and Gold Coast, covering the 80-minute corridor with a driver who knows the route. You'll travel in a chilled, modern vehicle straight from terminal to accommodation—no shared minibus stops, no waiting for other passengers. Bottled water included, all charges upfront. Handy if you're touching down with luggage and just want to reach your destination without faffing about with taxis or ride-shares.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $89
Rock Climbing at the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane
★ 4.9 (50)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rock Climbing at the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane

Scale the 20-metre sandstone faces at Kangaroo Point Cliffs, just outside Brisbane's CBD. This two-hour session suits climbers of all abilities, from complete beginners to those refining technique on vertical rock. You'll be roped in with qualified instructors, safety gear supplied, and finish with sweeping views across the Brisbane River and city skyline from the top.

2 hoursfrom AUD $89
5 Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge Litchfield 4WD Camping Adventure
★ 4.9 (50)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

5 Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge Litchfield 4WD Camping Adventure

Five days exploring Australia's Top End by 4WD, camping in the remote wilderness of Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield National Parks. You'll navigate off-road tracks, swim in natural pools beneath waterfalls, examine ancient Aboriginal rock art, spot saltwater crocodiles, and sleep under canvas at private campsites. The tour includes all meals, guided bush walks graded from easy to moderate-hard, and a billabong cruise. Expect early starts, physical activity most days, and shared camp duties each evening.

5 daysfrom AUD $1865
Magnetic Island: West Point Sunset Safari
★ 4.9 (49)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Magnetic Island: West Point Sunset Safari

Roll out to Magnetic Island's west coast in a comfortable air-conditioned coach for a two-and-a-half-hour evening drive that peaks as the sun drops into the Coral Sea. Your guide Tim navigates the scenic route to West Point beach, where you'll settle in with complimentary drinks and grazing platters to watch the light shift across the water. The tour departs from either Nelly Bay ferry terminal (5:15pm) or Picnic Bay jetty (5:25pm), with limited spots available.

2h 30mfrom AUD $125
Double Dive to South Solitary Island Coffs Harbour
★ 4.9 (39)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Double Dive to South Solitary Island Coffs Harbour

Two dives into South Solitary Island at Coffs Harbour, where the East Australian Current delivers warmer, clearer water than most Australian sites. The Marine Park sanctuary hosts a collision of tropical and temperate fish species in one of the country's richest underwater ecosystems. Six hours total, suitable for certified divers with moderate fitness. Snacks and hot drinks included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $295
Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane - 25min
★ 4.9 (39)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane - 25min

Fly over Brisbane in a custom helicopter with full glass doors, giving you unobstructed 360-degree views of the city, river, and surrounding landscape. This 25-minute flight departs from a Brisbane airfield and includes live commentary, air-conditioned comfort, and premium Bose headsets. The entire experience runs 45 minutes door-to-door. You'll see the CBD, South Bank, and Mt Cootha from angles ground-level never offers.

45 minfrom AUD $249
Cairns Pub & Club Tour
★ 4.9 (37)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Cairns Pub & Club Tour

Hit Cairns' best nightspots with a crew of high-energy hosts guiding you through five venues over three to seven hours. You'll skip queues at every bar, pocket five free drinks (one per stop), enjoy discounted pours all night, and compete in beer pong for bar tabs. Running Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, this crawl is designed to cost less than going solo while delivering live music, games, and the kind of mayhem that comes with knowing exactly where to go next.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $50
Mount Tamborine Deluxe Wine Tasting with Two Course Lunch
★ 4.9 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Mount Tamborine Deluxe Wine Tasting with Two Course Lunch

Spend eight and a half hours touring Mount Tamborine's wine country with a driver handling the logistics. Visit three wineries and a distillery, sampling Queensland's regional varieties alongside a two-course lunch at a boutique venue. This is a social outing designed to let you focus on the tasting and conversation rather than navigation—ideal for groups or solo travellers keen to experience the region's producers without worrying about drink-driving.

8h 30mfrom AUD $225
Photography and Nature in Cairns Botanic Gardens Let's Go Buggin
★ 4.9 (25)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Photography and Nature in Cairns Botanic Gardens Let's Go Buggin

Discover the insects, spiders and micro-fauna thriving in Cairns Botanic Gardens on this intimate two-hour exploration with photographer Bridgette. Led in groups of eight or fewer, you'll learn where to spot creatures most visitors miss entirely and how to photograph them effectively. Whether you're chasing macro shots or simply curious about the garden's hidden ecosystem, Bridgette shares technical tips tailored to your skill level and equipment.

2 hoursfrom AUD $80
Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart
★ 4.9 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart

This 10-hour guided tour sweeps you across Bruny Island from Hobart, hitting the island's best stops in one go. You'll climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse (the only working one in Southern Tasmania), scout for white wallabies at Adventure Bay, and take in views from Truganini Lookout at The Neck. The afternoon pivots to food: honey tastings, then visits to Get Shucked Oysters, the cheese co., and chocolate makers. Return ferries and national park entry are sorted.

10 hoursfrom AUD $195
Margaret River Private Wineries Tour by Chevy Belair Classic Car
★ 4.9 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Margaret River Private Wineries Tour by Chevy Belair Classic Car

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

6 hoursfrom AUD $310
Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library

Arrive before opening time for a private tour of State Library Victoria's grand architecture and rarely seen corners. This one-hour guided experience takes you through the heritage reading rooms, reveals the subterranean spaces beneath the building, and shares stories connected to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s colonial past—including the curious link between the library's founder and the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly. You'll stand alone under the iconic Dome and discover how the library's famous disciplinarian earned their nickname.

1 hourfrom AUD $39
Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape
★ 4.9 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape

Paddle across Sydney Harbour as the sun dips below the skyline, passing the Opera House and Bridge with a small group and local guide. This 90-minute evening kayak keeps you on calm water, timing the light show without the crowds of land-based viewpoints. You'll handle a sea kayak at an easy pace—no experience needed, though a baseline of fitness helps.

1h 30mfrom AUD $139
Best of McLaren Vale: E-bike and Wine Tour (2 options available)
★ 4.9 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Best of McLaren Vale: E-bike and Wine Tour (2 options available)

Ride electric bikes from coastal Moana Beach into McLaren Vale's wine country over seven and a half hours, stopping at wineries, breweries and distilleries chosen by your local guide. You'll cover ground without the sweat, meet passionate producers, and discover why this corner of South Australia matters to someone who calls it home. Two starting points available: beach or direct to the Vale. Lunch happens on your terms—pack something or eat somewhere proper.

7h 30mfrom AUD $199
Hipster and Street Art Walking Tour
★ 4.9 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Hipster and Street Art Walking Tour

Navigate Cairns' back alleys and converted warehouses on a 90-minute walking tour that traces the city's visual transformation through street art and creative spaces. Your guide unpacks the artists and movements reshaping Cairns' neighbourhoods, threading through independent coffee roasters, design studios, and vintage shops along the way. It's a ground-level look at how a regional city builds culture from the ground up—less postcard, more genuine.

1h 30mfrom AUD $53
Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Overnight Tour from Melbourne
★ 4.9 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Overnight Tour from Melbourne

Pack two of Victoria's most striking regions into 48 hours: drive the legendary Great Ocean Road with its sea stacks and hidden coves, then swap coastal cliffs for the rugged Grampians where ancient rock ranges meet Aboriginal songlines. You'll stay overnight in Halls Gap, eat three meals, and have a local guide narrate the way. Pitched at travellers after genuine landscape without the rushed coach-tour feel.

2 daysfrom AUD $518
Premium Winery Tour with Tannin Road (Departs Dunsborough)
★ 4.9 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Premium Winery Tour with Tannin Road (Departs Dunsborough)

Spend a leisurely afternoon touring Margaret River's finest cellar doors with a small group and a local guide who knows the region inside out. Departing from Dunsborough, you'll taste wines at three award-winning wineries, break for lunch at a brewery or bistro with local options, and possibly visit a local food maker. The intimate group size means genuine conversations with winemakers and unhurried tastings. Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation included.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $195
Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets
★ 4.9 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets

Skip the queue-ups and see Sydney through a local's eyes on this seven-to-eight-hour private tour. Your guide steers you past the postcard stops—Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach—towards the cobbled laneways of The Rocks, sweeping vistas from North Head, and neighbourhood spots tourists miss. Finish at Manly's waterfront with craft beer and lunch picked to suit your pace and interests. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a dedicated guide who knows which stories matter.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $495
Behind The Scenes Tour
★ 4.9 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Behind The Scenes Tour

Walk through Cape Mentelle's vineyards and production facility with a local guide to understand how coastal terroir shapes winemaking decisions. The 90-minute tour explores fruit selection, vineyard management, and the quest for freshness and structure in every bottle. Finish in the Cellar Door with a guided tasting of current releases, gaining insight into what separates good wine from exceptional.

1h 30mfrom AUD $50
Private Perth Western Australia Driver and Transport
★ 4.9 (12)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Perth Western Australia Driver and Transport

A 10-hour private driver service across Perth and surrounds, with a vehicle and guide entirely at your disposal. Build your own itinerary—whether that's coastal drives, wine regions, or suburban neighbourhoods—and rely on someone who knows the territory and the roads. The vehicle stays cool, the driver stays punctual, and you stay in control of where the day goes.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1400
Old Vine Expressions Tasting
★ 4.9 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Old Vine Expressions Tasting

Taste six wines at Château Tanunda, a Barossa Valley institution since 1890, with focus on their Old Vine Expressions range sourced from vineyards aged 50, 100 and 150 years. You'll sit down with a guide for 50 minutes, sampling wines that have earned international recognition. This is a chance to understand how age shapes character in Australian wine.

50 minfrom AUD $70
Adelaide Walking Tour: Grand Mansions and Sub-Divisions
★ 4.9 (12)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Adelaide Walking Tour: Grand Mansions and Sub-Divisions

Explore lower North Adelaide's architectural legacy on this 2-hour walking tour tracing the city's evolution from colonial settlement to modern metropolis. A small-group experience guided by a local who connects the grand homes, public monuments and statues to the individuals and events that shaped Adelaide's character. You'll wander tree-lined streets past heritage buildings, learning how economic shifts and ambition transformed neighbourhoods across nearly two centuries.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51
Ultimate Blue Mountains Private Tour with Scenic World and Wildlife Park
★ 4.9 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Ultimate Blue Mountains Private Tour with Scenic World and Wildlife Park

A 10-hour private tour combining the Blue Mountains' World Heritage wilderness with Sydney's iconic waterfront. Start at Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet koalas and kangaroos, then head to the Three Sisters rock formation and explore the region's walking tracks and waterfalls. Ride Scenic World's three attractions—Skyway, railway, and cableway—before lunch in the mountain village of Leura. Finish with a 45-minute ferry down the Parramatta River, passing under the Harbour Bridge and Opera House to Circular Quay.

10 hoursfrom AUD $890
Brisbane Food Tour: A Taste of Queensland
★ 4.9 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Brisbane Food Tour: A Taste of Queensland

Spend four and a half hours working through Brisbane's best food venues with a small group and a local guide who knows the scene inside out. You'll taste your way through four distinct spots, sampling seasonal lunch, quality coffee, craft beers and wines, cocktails, and thoughtfully made bites. Along the way, your guide fills in the story behind each dish and the neighbourhoods themselves, turning a meal into a proper education in what makes Brisbane's food culture tick right now.

4h 30mfrom AUD $860
Margaret River Private Tour
★ 4.9 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Margaret River Private Tour

A 12-hour private loop through Western Australia's Margaret River region, departing Perth at 08:00. You'll drive through Ludlow Tuart Forest, stop at Busselton Jetty and its interpretive museum, explore optional limestone caves and coastal lookouts, then move into wine country for tastings at two wineries of your choice. The day wraps with chocolate tasting, a wander through Margaret River township, and coffee-and-tea sampling at a local roastery before returning to your hotel by 20:00.

12 hoursfrom AUD $650
Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation
★ 4.9 (950)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

A 4.5-hour reef expedition departing from Cape Tribulation that takes you to two separate snorkel sites—Mackay and Undine Reefs—where you'll spend roughly two hours underwater exploring coral gardens and swimming amongst sea turtles. The boat carries maximum 25 people, keeping crowds manageable. You'll encounter tropical fish, eagle rays, giant clams and starfish across pristine sections of the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef), with onboard naturalists explaining the ecosystem as you go.

4h 30mfrom AUD $217
Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour
★ 4.9 (763)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

Walk through the SCG precinct with a knowledgeable guide uncovering the ground's sporting heritage and stories. This 90-minute tour takes you behind the public areas of one of Australia's most iconic venues, including access to the SCG Museum. You'll navigate both indoor sections and outdoor spaces where legendary matches have unfolded. The route adapts to match schedules and weather, so no two tours are identical. Suitable for all fitness levels, though comfortable shoes and sun protection are essential.

1h 30mfrom AUD $35
The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour
★ 4.9 (683)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

Pedal through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways and landmarks on this 4.5-hour guided bike tour, uncovering the city's layered past whilst staying active. Small groups keep things intimate, and your local guide steers you toward hidden corners and major sites alike, mixing history lessons with neighbourhoods worth exploring. It's a practical way to cover ground, meet other travellers, and see why Melburnians love their city on two wheels.

4h 30mfrom AUD $109
The Pirate Cruise in Mandurah on Viator
★ 4.9 (680)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

The Pirate Cruise in Mandurah on Viator

A 45-minute cruise departing from Mandurah's Eastern Foreshore that loops through inland waterways and residential canals. You'll get 360-degree views from The Pirate Ship, complete with costumed crew who deliver a tongue-in-cheek safety briefing and point out local landmarks. Keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins that frequent these channels. The crew invite you to take the wheel, ring the bell, or simply watch the scenery drift by whilst learning snippets about what you're seeing.

45 minfrom AUD $34
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