Tours in Australia
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Melbourne's Local Laneway Bars and Stories - Includes a Drink
Spend three and a half hours moving through four [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) laneways with a guide who knows every bartender by name. This isn't a pub crawl—it's a proper introduction to the venues that shaped the city's bar scene, from converted warehouses to hidden corners. You'll taste how Melbourne's hospitality evolved from a gold-rush town into something genuinely sophisticated. Your first drink is sorted, and you'll leave with a map and recommendations that actually matter.

North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane
This nine-and-a-half-hour wildlife tour departs Brisbane for North Stradbroke Island, combining coastal exploration with animal encounters. You'll tackle the Gorge Walk—a celebrated Australian coastal path—where manta rays, turtles, and dolphins regularly appear. A guide leads you to a secluded spot for wild koala viewing, then you'll swim at Amity Point Beach before catching the sunset on the ferry home. Groups stay small (maximum 11 people) to keep the day unhurried and personal.

Segway the FULL base of Uluru
Circle Uluru's entire base on a Segway, covering ground you'd miss on foot. This five-hour adventure combines the thrill of two-wheeled riding with guided stops at Mutitjulu waterhole and a sunrise breakfast. Your guide unpacks the rock's geological story, Indigenous significance, and ecology as you glide around Australia's most iconic landmark. Hotel transfers included; park entry fee separate.

Glow-worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience
Spend six hours exploring the UNESCO-listed Gondwana Rainforest with a guide who knows where the glow-worms gather. You'll walk through old-growth forest, stop at a dramatic viewpoint for photos, swim at a waterfall (conditions permitting), share a vegan dinner under the trees, then settle in as darkness brings out the bioluminescent display. The drive from Byron Bay takes about 75 minutes each way with scenic detours built in.

1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
Throttle across 40 km of Gold Coast waterways on a jet ski, carving past islands, sandbars and mangrove channels to reach a tropical bar on South Stradbroke Island. No experience needed—beginners and thrill-seekers alike suit up with safety gear and ride two to a ski. The 3-hour outing covers open waters and sheltered passages, with a mid-tour break for drinks and the option of weekend breakfast versions with extra island time.

Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket
Tom Curtain's Katherine Outback Experience delivers two hours of genuine station life through horse-breaking, working dog displays, and country music in Australia's Red Centre. Run by a multi-awarded musician and horseman, the show strips away tourism gloss—expect unpredictable moments, dust, and authentic bush humour that capture what outback work actually looks like. The undercover venue runs rain or shine, with live commentary threading together the demonstrations and storytelling.

Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours
Explore Darwin's pivotal role in the Pacific War through the eyes of locals who lived through it. This four-hour guided tour moves beyond textbook dates and battles to reveal how ordinary residents experienced the Japanese attacks of 1942. Your guide shares family memories and takes you to significant sites across the city, building a layered picture of how the bombing reshaped Australian life and identity. You'll gain perspective on a chapter of national history rarely taught elsewhere.

Ord River Discoverer Cruise with Sunset
This six-hour cruise traverses Lake Kununurra and Lake Argyle in Western Australia's East Kimberley, launching from the Diversion Dam and pushing out toward the Ord Top Dam. You'll speed across water flanked by dramatic gorge walls, spot native birds and wildlife in their habitat, and visit the restored Argyle Downs Homestead Museum before watching the sun drop over the landscape. The tour wraps a full day of exploration into one arc, blending water-based sightseeing with pastoral heritage and natural light at its finest.

Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
Travel from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the Dandenong Ranges aboard Puffing Billy, Australia's most meticulously maintained steam locomotive. This six-hour experience takes you through mountain ash forests and fern gullies, crossing the landmark Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge in open-sided carriages. Upon arrival at Lakeside, explore Emerald Lake Park's walking paths, visit the heritage visitor centre, or settle into the café before returning to the city in the early afternoon.

Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
Spend half a day exploring Byron Bay's lesser-known corners with a guide who knows where locals actually go. You'll paddle across a ti tree lake, trek through Broken Head Nature Reserve to Three Sisters Lookout, and finish on a secluded beach most visitors never find. Private transport gets you between spots, and you'll swim, walk forest tracks, and see the coastline from angles that matter. Moderate fitness required.

Fly The Falls Tour
A 6-hour aerial tour departing from Broome that loops over Western Australia's Kimberley coastline, taking in the Horizontal Falls, King Sound, Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque and the Lacepede Islands. You'll land at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm for breakfast or barramundi lunch, swim in the resort pool, and hear the pilot's commentary on what unfolds below. The tidal nature of the Falls means timing varies daily.

Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise
Fly from Darwin to [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) and back in a single day, covering 2+ hours of aerial sightseeing over remote floodplains, winding waterways and escarpments before dropping into Yellow Water for a guided river cruise. The flight gets you there fast, leaving time for lunch at Cooinda and a visit to the Aboriginal Visitor Centre, then you're back in Darwin by late afternoon. Guaranteed window seats mean you'll actually see the landscape—vast, textured, and impossible to grasp from the ground.

Kings Park Segway Tour
Glide through Kings Park on a Segway, exploring Perth's sprawling inner-city green space in 90 minutes. You'll navigate natural bushland, manicured gardens, and open lawns while taking in views of the city skyline. After a brief hands-on training session, a guide leads you via radio headset across the park's varied terrain, covering far more ground than walking alone.

Golden Eye Sunset Jet Skiing in Darwin
Tear across Darwin Harbour on a jet ski during the city's most photogenic hour. This 90-minute guided tour pairs the thrill of open-water riding with golden-hour light bouncing off the water. You'll get views of Darwin's coastline and skyline that landlubbers simply don't access, all while your guide navigates you through local waterways and points out what makes the harbour tick.

Cradle Mountain OMG! Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip
A full-day road trip from Hobart to Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, departing at 6am and returning by 9pm. Travel through Tasmania's interior—passing farmland, forests, and river valleys—before spending up to five hours in the national park itself. The small-group journey covers ground most visitors tackle across multiple days, guided by a qualified leader with first-aid training. No overnight stay required; bring a day pack and comfortable boots.

Augusta Whale Watching Eco Tour
Head out from Augusta for two and a half hours to spot Humpback Whales moving north and Southern Right Whales in their natural habitat. This eco-focused boat tour runs mornings or afternoons with refreshments included. Weather-dependent, but if whales don't show, you'll get a free return visit within a year to try again—no questions asked.

Ningaloo Reef Snorkel and Wildlife Adventure
This six-hour Ningaloo Reef snorkel runs small groups (maximum 12) with guides who've spent years exploring the area. Rather than following a fixed itinerary, the crew reads daily conditions and wildlife activity to chart each day's route, taking you to wherever the reef is most active. You'll navigate healthy coral gardens and encounter the marine life that calls Ningaloo home, with snacks and lunch included.

Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour
A nine-hour day tour departing Sydney that explores the World Heritage Blue Mountains in a small group of up to 15 people. You'll walk beneath towering sandstone cliffs at Wentworth Falls, spot native wildlife at Featherdale, spend leisure time in the village of Leura, and end at Katoomba's iconic lookouts including the Three Sisters rock formation. A local guide leads the journey in a comfortable vehicle, keeping the pace relaxed and the group intimate.

Full-Day Tour to Wineglass Bay from Hobart
A 10-hour guided exploration of Tasmania's East Coast centred on Wineglass Bay and Cape Tourville. Local guides lead you through the region's most striking coastal landscapes, stopping at established East Coast vineyards for tastings and a waterside lunch. The operators have deep roots here—they know the stories, the back roads, and what it genuinely means to live on this remote stretch of island. Expect honest insights alongside the scenery, not rehearsed patter.

Dinosaur Stampede 3/4 Day Tour from Winton
Explore the Winton outback to walk amongst 3,300 dinosaur footprints etched into rock 95 million years ago at Lark Quarry. This 7.5-hour guided tour traverses working pastoral land, taking in Merton Gorge and its vantage points while your guide unpacks the region's geological story, Aboriginal and settler history, and the plants and animals that thrive in this arid landscape. Lunch and refreshments included.

E-Bike Hire: Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Trail Side Hire
Rent a Bosch-powered e-bike from Murwillumbah Railway Station and pedal the Northern Rivers Rail Trail at your own pace, anywhere from 2 to 8 hours. Based 40 minutes from Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, this outfit supplies everything you need—bike, helmet, padded seat, waterproof panniers, tunnel light, map and lock—plus a safety briefing before you roll. Families travel together using tag-along bikes or child seats. If you fancy a one-way ride, their shuttle collects you for a modest fee.

Margaret River Group Surfing Lesson
Learn to surf in Margaret River's famous waves with a qualified instructor leading your 2-hour group lesson. You'll start with beach fundamentals, then progress to catching waves with hands-on coaching in the water. Gear—board, wetsuit, rash guard, and sunscreen—is provided. If you want to build on the basics, upgrade to a 3-lesson package for deeper skill development.

Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park
A 10-hour private tour of the Blue Mountains lets you set the pace while your guide handles the driving and local knowledge. You'll encounter koalas and kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park, stand before the Three Sisters rock formation with its Aboriginal backstory, and walk quieter bush tracks past waterfalls and native plants. Lunch break in Leura village gives you time to browse galleries and cafés. Your guide knows which outlooks most visitors miss, steering you toward pockets of landscape that feel genuinely remote despite being within an hour of Sydney.

Wilsons Promontory Hiking Day Tour – Small Group (4–11 Guests)
Spend 12 hours exploring Wilsons Promontory National Park on two guided hikes totalling 12 kilometres. Start with a coastal walk along Tidal River to Pillar Point, grab lunch at the general store, then tackle Mt Oberon for panoramic views across Victoria's southern coastline. Round out the day at Squeaky Beach and a wildlife spotting session where wombats, emus, kangaroos and wallabies roam freely. Small groups of 4–11 keep things manageable.

Darwin: Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Spot saltwater crocodiles from the Adelaide River's most recognised vessel. This one-hour cruise operates from Darwin with a two-level design: a fully air-conditioned lower cabin wrapped in reinforced glass for unobstructed viewing, plus an open top deck shaded by canvas. The boat's stable platform and accessibility features make it suitable for mixed-ability groups, from young children to older travellers.

Gold Coast Sunset Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter
Sail across the Gold Coast Broadwater at dusk aboard an intimate luxury vessel with just ten passengers. You'll drift past iconic shoreline markers—Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Wave Break Island, Surfers Paradise—while the sky shifts through burnt orange and deep pink. Two glasses of sparkling wine or a soft drink arrive with a small nibbles platter as the light fades over the water. Two hours of gentle motion and unrushed atmosphere.

Margaret River Beer & Wine Adventure (departs Dunsborough/Busselton)
Spend six to seven hours exploring Margaret River's wine and beer scene with a hands-on twist. Departing from Dunsborough or Busselton, you'll visit three award-winning boutique wineries, blend your own wine to drink with a gourmet lunch, sample chocolates, and finish at a local micro-brewery. Transport, tastings and meals are included, making this a relaxed introduction to the region's best drops.

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney
Set sail from Sydney Harbour on a 3-hour voyage into the Tasman Sea to spot migrating Humpbacks and other whale species. Your small sailing group (max 12 people) heads out under canvas, catching these giants during their annual passage along the coast. Weather dependent, this is genuine ocean time—no engines, just wind and watchfulness. Water and snacks supplied.

Cairns History Walking Tour
Explore Cairns' layered past on this 90-minute walk through the city centre, tracing how it evolved from frontier settlement to modern hub. Your guide unravels the stories behind the buildings, streets, and personalities that built this place, revealing unexpected connections between past and present. You'll discover pockets of the city most visitors miss and understand what makes Cairns tick beyond the obvious.

Rottnest Skydive + Fremantle Ferry Package
Jump tandem with an instructor over Rottnest Island, then float down to a remote beach with the Perth skyline and Indian Ocean stretching beneath you. You'll depart Fremantle by ferry that morning, climb to altitude, freefall for up to 66 seconds, and drift under canopy with unobstructed views of the island before touching down on sand. Ferry return is included, as is island entry and your APF membership. The whole day runs weather-dependent, so a pre-jump weather check is essential.

Gold Coast Sailing Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter
Glide across the Broadwater on a sailboat built for ten, taking in the Gold Coast's waterfront landmarks from the water. You'll spot the Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace and Wave Break Island whilst working through two glasses of sparkling wine and a spread of nibbles. Two hours of unhurried sailing with an experienced crew who know these waters.

Shaolin Seafood Lunch Sail in Port Douglas
Sail aboard the Shaolin, a traditional Chinese junk, for 90 minutes along Port Douglas waters while tucking into locally caught seafood. You'll crack into fresh prawns straight from the day's catch, paired with crusty bread and zingy accompaniments, plus two varieties of spring rolls featuring barramundi and crocodile. A cold drink tops it off. The combination of open water views and honest seafood makes this a straightforward lunch that doesn't pretend to be more than it is.

Half-Day Private Melbourne Tour: Highlights, laneways & beaches
See [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at your own rhythm on this four-hour private tour. Your guide drives you through the city's best neighbourhoods—laneways splattered with street art, Federation Square, the markets, and heritage pockets like Fitzroy Gardens. Swap the city option for beaches if you prefer: Albert Park, St Kilda's pier, and Brighton's famous bathing boxes. Stop for proper coffee where locals queue. Customise every stop; linger as long as you want.

Stradbroke Island 4WD Day Trip from Brisbane
Spend a full day exploring Stradbroke Island by 4WD, departing from Brisbane with hotel pickup included. You'll navigate coastal tracks and sandy beaches while watching for dolphins, manta rays, turtles, and seasonal whales (June–November). The itinerary includes morning tea at Brown Lake and a beachside barbecue lunch, with your driver navigating you past key vantage points and natural hotspots. The seven-and-a-half-hour adventure covers National Park entry and returns you to your accommodation.

Coral By Kayak - Ningaloo Reef Half Day Kayak & Snorkel Tour
Paddle out to Ningaloo Reef's coral gardens on a four-hour kayak and snorkel adventure along Australia's pristine coastline. You'll launch from the beach in a stable double kayak, navigate to shallow reef zones, then slip overboard to explore ancient coral structures and the fish species that inhabit them. Your guide navigates the route and identifies marine life as you move between sites. Underwater shots captured by your guide are yours to keep.

Melbourne City Private Walking Tour
This 2.5-hour private walking tour cuts through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layers with a local who knows the backstreets and stories. You'll move from the raw history of the Old Melbourne Gaol through the ornate Victorian shopfronts of the Block Arcade and beyond, hitting the landmarks that actually matter. Private means your guide is yours alone—ask what you want, get genuine local tips, and skip the generic commentary.

Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin, Cheese, Choc from Newcastle
A 7–8 hour day tour from Newcastle into the Hunter Valley's wine country, hitting three wineries and a gin distillery with tastings led by producers themselves. You'll taste what the region does best—wine, spirits, cheese and chocolate—then sit down to a leisurely lunch paired with local wine, craft beer or cider. Transport by minivan, guides included, pick-up and drop-off from Newcastle's outskirts.

Melbourne Combo: Great Ocean Road Day Trip and Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne
Pair two of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s most rewarding day excursions into a single itinerary. The Great Ocean Road leg takes you to dramatic coastal cliffs and secluded spots where koalas and kangaroos roam; the Phillip Island adventure combines the Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife encounter, the Nobbies coastal formation, and the nightly Penguin Parade—one of Australia's most watched natural spectacles. Small groups (max 11) travel with a knowledgeable guide across both days, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Book within a seven-day window to maximise your time exploring Victoria's signature landscapes.

Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds Circuit Hike
Walk the complete Valley of the Winds circuit around Kata Tjuta in the Red Centre, guided through five hours of the MacDonnell Ranges' most dramatic geology. Your guide navigates the full loop whilst explaining the landscape's formation and Indigenous significance. Morning tea included, and audio guides available in multiple languages for those who prefer self-directed interpretation.
