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Tours in Australia

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7-Day Exmouth Explorer via Pinnacles Monkey Mia Ningaloo Reef returning to Perth
★ 4.9 (345)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

7-Day Exmouth Explorer via Pinnacles Monkey Mia Ningaloo Reef returning to Perth

This seven-day loop from Perth reaches Australia's remote northwest, centring on the World Heritage Ningaloo Reef and its marine life. You'll trek through Kalbarri's gorges, see the striking Pinnacles limestone formations, visit dolphins at Monkey Mia, and snorkel pristine reef waters. Expect guided walks, shared meals cooked on-site, and six nights in basic outback accommodation. The pace is steady but physical—best suited to those comfortable with heat, distance, and genuine wilderness.

7 daysfrom AUD $1995
The Explorer - Melbourne Gardens
★ 4.9 (326)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

The Explorer - Melbourne Gardens

Roll through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Royal Botanic Garden in an open-air minibus with a knowledgeable guide steering you past manicured lawns, heritage trees, and curated plant collections. This 30-minute circuit gives you the lay of the land without the legwork, ideal for getting oriented or simply soaking up green space from a comfortable seat.

30 minfrom AUD $15
After Dark Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour at Cradle Mountain
★ 4.9 (320)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

After Dark Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour at Cradle Mountain

Watch Tasmanian devils hunt and compete for food under specialist guidance at Cradle Mountain. This 75-minute nocturnal tour lets you observe these carnivores in their most active state, with a keeper explaining their behaviour and the facility's conservation efforts. The devils' fierce feeding interactions reveal raw animal dynamics rarely witnessed this close. You'll need your own transport to reach the site, but parking is free and the experience works in any weather.

1h 15mfrom AUD $43
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
★ 4.9 (312)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Cruise the Gold Coast waterways and Surfers Paradise canals on a 1.5-hour guided voyage with daily departures at various times. Board a two-level vessel offering both sheltered indoor seating and an open sundeck, where you'll spot local dolphins and waterbirds whilst hearing stories about the region's heritage. Light refreshments vary by departure time—morning cruises include tea and cakes, sunset cruises feature antipasto platters and cheese, whilst afternoon and evening departures offer cheese and crackers. A fully licensed bar lets you purchase drinks throughout.

1h 31mfrom AUD $31
Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 2 hour Sunset Cruise
★ 4.9 (230)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 2 hour Sunset Cruise

Cruise the Mary River Wetlands at dusk to witness saltwater crocodiles and bird activity during their most active hours. This 2-hour sunset outing departs from Corroboree Billabong, roughly 90 minutes' drive towards Kakadu, and captures the region's largest concentration of crocs in their natural habitat as light fades across the floodplains. A local guide provides commentary throughout, with photography opportunities as wildlife stirs before nightfall.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99
Gold Coast Jet Boat Adventure – 1-Hour Thrill Ride
★ 4.9 (225)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Gold Coast Jet Boat Adventure – 1-Hour Thrill Ride

Tear across the Gold Coast Broadwater in a high-speed jet boat that pushes further than standard tours, giving you more coastline to cover in 60 minutes. Your pilot navigates past Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Seaworld and Sovereign Island whilst keeping an eye out for dolphins, wallabies and seabirds. It's adrenaline-fuelled sightseeing—expect sharp turns, spray and genuine speed.

1 hourfrom AUD $85
SCENIC AND PREHISTORIC CRUISE - Sparkling Wine & Gourmet Platters
★ 4.9 (215)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

SCENIC AND PREHISTORIC CRUISE - Sparkling Wine & Gourmet Platters

Explore 120-million-year-old dinosaur footprints and pristine Kimberley waterways aboard a shallow-draft vessel designed for these remote reaches. This five-hour cruise threads through Dampier Creek's mangrove passages and Roebuck Bay, stopping at secluded beaches framed by rust-red cliffs. Sip sparkling wine and tuck into gourmet platters while scanning for sea eagles, dolphins, manta rays and the countless waders that inhabit this corner of Western Australia.

5 hoursfrom AUD $196
Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group)
★ 4.9 (208)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks (small group)

Walk through Sydney's layered past across 2.5 hours, tracing 60,000 years from Aboriginal heritage through convict settlement to present day. This small-group tour (max 16 people) winds through the City's streets and The Rocks' heritage quarter with guides who know the territory intimately. You'll hear stories embedded in sandstone buildings, colonial laneways, and public spaces—the messy human narrative behind what tourists usually just photograph.

2h 30mfrom AUD $45
2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Sailing Adventure on Hammer
★ 4.9 (205)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Sailing Adventure on Hammer

Spend three days sailing the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands) aboard Hammer, a maxi yacht crewed by seasoned sailors who know where the best reefs and anchorages are. You'll wake up at Whitehaven Beach, dive into turquoise water thick with fish, and eat proper meals cooked onboard. It's for people who want sailing that feels real—rigging up, learning the ropes, salt spray included—not a floating hotel. Two nights in a cabin, three crew members, all meals and snorkel gear sorted.

3 daysfrom AUD $629
Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast
★ 4.9 (172)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

Spend two and a half hours exploring Cook Island's marine ecosystem on the Gold Coast, swimming alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat. You'll experience the Pacific's underwater world up close, moving between surface and depth to observe these ancient creatures in detail. The tour suits confident swimmers keen to connect with wildlife without heavy intervention gear.

2h 30mfrom AUD $159
Walk with Wildlife: Guided Tour in Great Ocean Road
★ 4.9 (170)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Walk with Wildlife: Guided Tour in Great Ocean Road

Walk a 1.4-kilometre track through the Otways with a conservation expert who'll help you spot native wildlife in grassland, forest and fern gully habitats. Your entry fee funds the Conservation Ecology Centre's research into endangered species on the Great Ocean Road. The 75-minute guided walk includes binoculars and wireless headsets so you can hear the guide as you move quietly through the landscape, plus a stop at the research hub to see conservation projects in action.

1h 15mfrom AUD $59
Pearl Luggers Tour in Broome
★ 4.9 (141)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Pearl Luggers Tour in Broome

Explore Broome's pearling legacy on a guided 90-minute tour through Willie Creek Pearls' restored pearl lugger and recreated foreshore precinct. Walk amongst authentic vessels and salvaged artefacts that shaped this frontier port's identity, learning how divers risked their lives pursuing the coveted Pinctada maxima oyster. The tour unfolds against Dampier Creek's mangroves, where the industry's boom and bust shaped the town's multicultural character across 150 years.

1h 30mfrom AUD $37
Bribie Blast - 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience
★ 4.9 (126)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Bribie Blast - 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience

Tear across the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park on a jet ski, covering roughly 30 km in protected waters off Queensland's Bribie Island. Your guide walks you through the basics before you're up to speed—literally, hitting 55 kph along the channel. The freestyle zone at Lighthouse Reach gives you room to really open it up once you've found your rhythm. The whole experience clocks in at an hour, including kit-up and safety run-down.

1 hourfrom AUD $245
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise
★ 4.9 (119)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

Your private Blue Mountains day hits the big three: dramatic geology, native wildlife, and river views. Starting with hotel pickup at 8am, you'll spend 10 hours exploring Katoomba, Echo Point and the Three Sisters rock formation, then visit either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo to see koalas, kangaroos and emus up close. Your dedicated guide brings three decades of local knowledge. The route wraps with a scenic river cruise back to the city, or skip the water and head straight to your accommodation.

10 hoursfrom AUD $653
Entry Ticket at Historic Village Herberton
★ 4.9 (116)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Entry Ticket at Historic Village Herberton

Herberton Historic Village preserves over 60 original buildings from Australia's pioneering era across 16 acres of grounds near Herberton in Queensland. Wander at your own pace through a functioning township layout—complete with working apothecary, schoolhouse, bank, general store and jail—each structure authentically restored to its foundation-era state. Self-guided audio in five languages lets you control the pace. Allow 3–8 hours depending on how deeply you explore the exhibits, nature trail and interactive displays. Accessible to all mobility levels.

3 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $46
Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with an Aboriginal Experience
★ 4.9 (113)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with an Aboriginal Experience

A 17-hour day tour from Sydney into the Blue Mountains with an Aboriginal guide leading the way. You'll start with a welcome ceremony, walk through landscapes shaped by thousands of years of First Nations custodianship, meet native wildlife at Featherdale, and hear stories direct from someone whose culture is woven into this country. Lunch and morning tea included. Departs from CBD hotels and returns you to the city centre.

17h 1mfrom AUD $415
The Brokenwood Match
★ 4.9 (103)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

The Brokenwood Match

Taste six Brokenwood wines paired with seasonal canapés in a relaxed, self-guided tasting at the cellar door. Spend 45 minutes working through the flight at your own pace, discovering how each wine complements the small bites. No rushing, no formal instruction—just you, the wines, and the flavours. A straightforward way to explore what Brokenwood does well.

45 minfrom AUD $70
Paint and Sip Classes Melbourne: Ceramic Plates & Bowls
★ 4.9 (95)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Paint and Sip Classes Melbourne: Ceramic Plates & Bowls

Spend two and a half hours painting ceramic plates and bowls at this [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) studio, one of Australia's first dedicated to traditional ceramic decoration. You'll work with experienced instructors who guide you through the process, then take home your finished piece. The session includes Turkish Delights and apple tea, giving you a relaxed creative afternoon without the pressure of starting from scratch.

2h 30mfrom AUD $69
Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'
★ 4.9 (94)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'

Charter the Axopar 37 'Cheeky' for a tailored day on the Whitsundays, steering clear of crowded anchorages. Spend between two and eight hours exploring quiet bays, swimming above thriving coral gardens, beachcombing deserted stretches, or simply anchoring in pristine waters. Your skipper handles navigation while you shape the itinerary—whether that's reef snorkelling, hiking island trails, or stretching out on powdery sand. Bring your own drinks (cans and bottles only) and set your own pace.

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $5463
Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth
★ 4.9 (90)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth

Sample wines, craft beers and artisan chocolates across Swan Valley's best producers on this five-hour afternoon circuit from Perth. You'll visit three venues, taste vintages paired with local cheese, and finish at a working brewery. A driver guides the minivan, handling navigation while you focus on the regional flavours. Suits anyone after a relaxed tasting day without the commitment of a full-day tour.

5 hoursfrom AUD $110
The Airlie Sightseeing Bus – (Cruise-Ship Friendly)
★ 4.9 (85)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

The Airlie Sightseeing Bus – (Cruise-Ship Friendly)

A relaxed four-hour loop around Airlie Beach that hits the region's natural and culinary highlights without rushing. You'll swim in a secluded rainforest rock pool at Cedar Creek Falls, tour a working coffee plantation in the Whitsunday hinterland, and grab lunch at a classic mid-century diner. The small-group bus keeps to cruise-ship schedules, so you're back with plenty of time to spare. Eco-certified and suited to all fitness levels.

4 hoursfrom AUD $135
Kalbarri Rock lobster Pot Pull Tour in Kalbarri
★ 4.9 (82)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Kalbarri Rock lobster Pot Pull Tour in Kalbarri

Join a working lobster boat at Kalbarri Marina to haul pots and see how Western Australia's prized rock lobsters are caught and processed. You'll help pull up to 12 pots from the Indian Ocean, handle the grading process alongside the crew, and watch the town recede from the water. The 90-minute outing (sometimes stretching to two hours depending on the catch) gives you genuine insight into a professional fishery—and the chance to buy fresh lobster to take home.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
2-Night Murray to Mountain Trail Bike Tour from Beechworth
★ 4.9 (79)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

2-Night Murray to Mountain Trail Bike Tour from Beechworth

Ride the [Murray to Mountains Rail Trail](/places/murray-to-mountains-rail-trail) across North East Victoria's wine country on this guided 3-day cycling tour. Starting in Beechworth and finishing in Bright, you'll pedal a smooth sealed path through vineyards, farmland and Alpine foothills in a small group. The pace is relaxed—suitable for riders who cycle occasionally or barely at all—with two nights' accommodation, local expertise, wine and food tastings included. A support vehicle shadows the group, carrying luggage and offering assistance when needed.

3 daysfrom AUD $699
Scuba Dive The Beautiful Rottnest Island for Certified divers
★ 4.9 (76)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Scuba Dive The Beautiful Rottnest Island for Certified divers

Dive Rottnest Island's reefs aboard Linni, a small private vessel limited to 12 divers. This 8-hour excursion welcomes certified divers from newly qualified open-water to advanced, with a crew dedicated to making the experience accessible and unhurried. You'll explore the island's underwater landscape at a relaxed pace, with hot lunch and fresh water provided throughout the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $235
"Discover Hahndorf: Wine, Cheese, Beer, Shops & Lunch Day Trip"
★ 4.9 (75)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

"Discover Hahndorf: Wine, Cheese, Beer, Shops & Lunch Day Trip"

Spend six hours exploring Hahndorf, South Australia's oldest German settlement, where 19th-century stone cottages line peaceful streets and local producers craft cheese, wine, and beer. Your guide leads you through this historic village to sample regional specialities, browse independent shops, and enjoy a gourmet lunch at a local venue. The day mixes tasting experiences with wandering time, revealing how this pocket of South Australia blends European heritage with contemporary artisan culture. Includes transport from central Adelaide.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155
Small-Group Adelaide Central Market Early Breakfast Tour
★ 4.9 (74)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Small-Group Adelaide Central Market Early Breakfast Tour

Start your Adelaide morning at Central Market, the city's 150-year-old produce and food hub. This 2.5-hour small-group tour takes you behind the stalls to meet growers, producers, and traders who stock the region's finest. You'll taste your way through the market with a local guide, learning how South Australian farms and suppliers feed the state, plus a proper breakfast to anchor the experience.

2h 30mfrom AUD $143
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour
★ 4.9 (74)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour

Hop on the official shuttle from Hobart's waterfront and ride 50 minutes to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. A local guide shares stories about the mountain's ecology and Hobart's history en route. From the top, you've got options: walk back down through Wellington Park on marked trails (roughly 3 hours), pedal a mountain bike route (around an hour), or simply soak in the views across southern Tasmania before your own descent. Perfect for self-directed adventurers.

50 minfrom AUD $30
Bottomless Brunch Afloat in Melbourne
★ 4.9 (72)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Bottomless Brunch Afloat in Melbourne

Spend two hours floating down [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s waterways with a spread of brunch dishes and unlimited drinks flowing throughout. This cruise works whether you're after serious food or simply want to relax with a glass in hand while the city slides past. No need to choose between eating well and enjoying yourself—the boat does both.

2 hoursfrom AUD $128
Snorkeling To Discover Sydney's Underwater Wonders
★ 4.9 (70)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Snorkeling To Discover Sydney's Underwater Wonders

Spend 90 minutes exploring Clovelly Beach's marine ecosystem with a local guide who knows where the action is. This snorkelling tour navigates the protected shallows to encounter Sydney's rich fish diversity—over 600 species inhabit these waters. Your guide photographs the encounters, points out blue gropers and schools of vivid mado fish, and ensures you're comfortable in the water. All gear supplied; flotation support available for those wanting extra confidence.

1h 30mfrom AUD $93
Shrine of Remembrance Cultural Guided Tour in Melbourne
★ 4.9 (65)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Shrine of Remembrance Cultural Guided Tour in Melbourne

This 45-minute guided tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Shrine of Remembrance unpacks the monument's origins in post-WWI grief and its evolution into a space honouring Australian military sacrifice across all conflicts. Your guide walks you through commemorative galleries, rotating exhibitions, and lesser-known narratives that animate the building beyond its symbolic weight. You'll navigate both interior spaces and exterior grounds, gaining insight into how the Shrine functions as an active memorial rather than a static structure.

45 minfrom AUD $21
SHORE EXCURSION - Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart
★ 4.9 (57)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

SHORE EXCURSION - Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

This eight to ten-hour guided tour whisks cruise passengers from Hobart to Bruny Island for a full day exploring Tasmania's dramatic coastline, national parks and native fauna. You'll travel by air-conditioned minivan with a knowledgeable guide, taking the ferry across and back, sampling local produce straight from ocean and paddock. The Parks Pass is included, covering entry to protected areas where you'll discover why this island rewards a proper look beyond the typical port stop.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $180
3 Day 4WD Kakadu Adventure
★ 4.9 (56)
Australia

3 Day 4WD Kakadu Adventure

3 daysfrom AUD $995
Luxe Island Seafood Cruise - Rottnest Island
★ 4.9 (56)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Luxe Island Seafood Cruise - Rottnest Island

Aboard a 69-foot vessel in Rottnest Island's sheltered bays, you'll work through a seven-course seafood degustation crafted by executive chef Tony Howell using Western Australian rock lobster and local catch. The four-hour cruise pairs each course with Margaret River wines, craft beers, and cocktails, all included. Between courses, float on the upper sun deck, swim in gin-clear water, or help the crew haul in your own lobster. Service is white-glove dining on open ocean.

4 hoursfrom AUD $395
Army Truck Adventures - 3 Hour Guided Tour
★ 4.9 (55)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Army Truck Adventures - 3 Hour Guided Tour

Tour the Blue Mountains' UNESCO-listed landscape from an open Ex-Army Land Rover, trading windows for unobstructed views and wind-in-your-face immersion. This 3-hour guided run takes you through eucalypt forests and dramatic vistas from an elevated vantage point that standard coach seating can't match. You'll get the sensory hit—the smell of the bush, the temperature shift as you climb—alongside insights into the region's geology and ecology. Roads only; no extreme terrain.

3 hours – 3h 20mfrom AUD $149
Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
★ 4.9 (55)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John

John runs a flexible hop-on hop-off service around Canberra's main sights, departing from the Museum & Gallery in the city centre. Rather than following a fixed itinerary, you pick which attractions to visit and when, using the timetable provided onboard. The air-conditioned bus lets you set your own pace through embassies, Parliament House, The Lodge, and other landmarks across 1 to 6 hours. No entry fees are charged for the bus itself, and cafés operate at most stops.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $60
Small Group Kangaroo Island Tour - Best of KI in 2 Days
★ 4.9 (47)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Small Group Kangaroo Island Tour - Best of KI in 2 Days

Explore [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s western reaches over two days in a small 4WD group (max 8 people), led by a naturalist guide. You'll track seals lounging at Seal Bay, hunt for koalas and echidnas through eucalypt woodland, and stand before Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks at Flinders Chase National Park. Lunch and afternoon tea are included, with a final coffee stop where kangaroos graze at dusk. The pace suits moderate walkers comfortable on natural terrain.

2 daysfrom AUD $820
Sunrise Serenity Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour
★ 4.9 (47)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunrise Serenity Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour

Paddle out onto Sydney Harbour at dawn when the water sits glass-smooth and the city is just waking. This two-hour kayak covers the working waterfront, taking you beneath the Opera House and under the Harbour Bridge's iron girders while the light shifts across sandstone cliffs and glass facades. You'll have the place largely to yourself—the best time to understand why locals guard their harbour so fiercely.

2 hoursfrom AUD $169
Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 1.5 hour Morning cruise
★ 4.9 (46)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 1.5 hour Morning cruise

Spot saltwater crocodiles and birdlife on the Mary River Wetlands during a 90-minute cruise from Darwin towards Kakadu. The open-air vessel gets you close to wildlife in one of Australia's most biodiverse wetland systems. Your guide shares insights into the ecosystem as you drift past basking crocs and scan the banks for the prolific bird species that call Corroboree Billabong home. Bring a camera—sightings are frequent and the light is good.

1h 30mfrom AUD $75
Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
★ 4.9 (38)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

Spend a morning and afternoon touring four wineries across the Derwent and Coal River valleys southeast of Hobart. You'll taste wines from Tasmania's signature cool-climate vineyards, walk through the estates, and hear how local winemakers work with regional varieties. The van handles driving so you can enjoy without restraint. Small groups mean proper conversation with the cellar door staff and fellow wine lovers.

7 hoursfrom AUD $220
Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Small Group Tour
★ 4.9 (28)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Small Group Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's wine country and dining scene with a small group of no more than six travellers. Depart from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) accommodation and visit family-owned wineries ranging from established producers to intimate boutique operations. You'll taste wines at two venues and sit down to a two-course lunch paired with a glass of wine at one of the region's most celebrated restaurants. Local guides share decades of knowledge about the Peninsula's producers and their stories.

8 hoursfrom AUD $270
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