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9-Day Small Group Fully Accommodated Cape York 4WD Tour from Cairns

★ 4.9 (14)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

9-Day Small Group Fully Accommodated Cape York 4WD Tour from Cairns

A nine-day 4WD expedition across Cape York's remote interior, departing from Cairns with a maximum group of six travellers. You'll navigate rugged tracks in a modern vehicle with an experienced local driver-guide, staying in comfortable accommodation throughout. The itinerary spans from Daintree National Park through to the tip of Australia, with island cruises to Thursday Island and Horn Island included. All meals, ferries, and internal transport are covered, giving you the chance to focus on the landscape and wildlife rather than logistics.

Noosa: Epic Private Tour - Double Island Point Day Adventure

A private 7-hour expedition into Great Sandy National Park, departing Noosa and pushing south along remote beaches to Double Island Point—accessible only at low tide. Your local guide navigates the 4X4 through windswept coloured sand cliffs and past migratory wildlife, then into Honeymoon Bay's Marine Park where you choose your water activity: kayaking for dolphins, paddleboarding, or chasing Australia's longest wave. Lunch and refreshments included throughout.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1490

Private Waterfall and Rainforest Day Tour

★ 4.9 (14)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Private Waterfall and Rainforest Day Tour

Spend 11 hours exploring North Queensland's rainforest interior on a private guided tour. You'll swim in natural pools beneath waterfalls, slide down rock chutes, and trek through dense tropical bush with a knowledgeable local guide. The small-group format (max 13 passengers) keeps things intimate, whilst meals and refreshments throughout the day let you focus on the landscape rather than logistics.

11 hoursfrom AUD $2650

Mount Eccles Volcano – Budj Bim National Park

★ 4.9 (14)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Mount Eccles Volcano – Budj Bim National Park

Walk around a textbook-perfect lava shield volcano with a working geologist who unpacks the region's volcanic story across 3–4 hours. You'll explore Mount Eccles in Budj Bim National Park, Western Victoria, learning how eruptions shaped the landscape and how Aboriginal peoples inhabited this area for millennia. An optional winery visit rounds out the experience. Air-conditioned transport included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $95

Great Ocean Walk Highlights Hiking Tour - 4 Days

★ 4.9 (14)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Great Ocean Walk Highlights Hiking Tour - 4 Days

This four-day hiking tour traces the Great Ocean Walk along Victoria's southwestern coast, moving through dramatic clifftop terrain and secluded beaches. Based from comfortable mid-range lodges and led by experienced guides, you'll cover sections of the walk with groups capped at 10 people, keeping things intimate. Depart and return to central [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Watch for native wildlife—kangaroos, koalas, echidnas—in their habitat whilst tackling moderate daily distances across varied landscape.

Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2

A 90-minute evening afloat on the Yarra River with your partner, featuring a three-course meal from a respected local kitchen, wine, beer and soft drinks included. The boat departs from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s central riverside precinct, offering views of the city's illuminated skyline and parklands as you dine. Designed for couples seeking an intimate dining experience without the formality of a restaurant.

Adelaide Day Trip Bus Hire – Private Vehicle with Driver

Hire a private 11-seat coach with driver for eight hours across South Australia's wine regions and countryside. Perfect for groups exploring the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, or Adelaide Hills at your own pace. Your driver helps shape the day's route, suggests worthwhile stops, and handles navigation so your group can relax. Covers up to 250 kilometres; additional distance charged at 50 cents per kilometre. Fuel surcharge applies.

Daylesford Private Wine Tours

Spend six hours exploring Daylesford's vineyard landscape with a private guide who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Visit three to five producers, working your way through cellar doors and tastings at your own pace. Lunch and all wine samples are included, letting you focus on conversation and discovery rather than logistics. Whether you're after boutique operations, established names, or farm-gate experiences, the guide works with your preferences to build the day.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1750

★ 4.9 (7)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Chef's Table Experience

Sit at The Lane's kitchen counter for a four-hour intimate dinner where the chefs walk you through each of seven seasonal courses—their source, method, and philosophy. You'll taste Adelaide Hills produce paired with the restaurant's own wines, or choose alcohol-free or driver-friendly pairings instead. This isn't theatre; it's a genuine conversation about why food tastes the way it does.

Cael's Gate Wine and Ploughman’s Lunch in Hunter Valley

Spend two hours at Cael's Gate vineyard learning about Hunter Valley wines through a guided tasting led by their team, then settle in with a traditional ploughman's lunch whilst taking in views across the vines. The tasting covers several pours paired with local knowledge, followed by relaxation on either the balcony or landscape patio where the vineyard unfolds around you.

Australian Wine Masterclass in Adelaide

Spend 90 minutes at Adelaide's National Wine Centre exploring Australia's 65 wine regions and their makers, then taste five benchmark bottles guided by a sommelier. You'll walk through the country's wine history—from colonial plantings to contemporary producers—before sitting down to decode what makes each region distinctive. It's structured enough to learn, relaxed enough to enjoy.

1h 30mfrom AUD $89

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Plus Return Port Douglas Transfers

★ 4.9 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Plus Return Port Douglas Transfers

Skip the hire-car hassle and head south from Port Douglas to Hartleys Crocodile Adventures on a shared shuttle that includes park entry. The 40-minute drive traces the Captain Cook Highway with ocean glimpses before depositing you at one of Far North Queensland's best wildlife encounters. Morning departures let you set your own pace through the park; the return coach collects you mid-afternoon, getting you back to Port Douglas by 4.15pm.

Magnetic Island 60-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 8 People

Rent a jet ski for 60 minutes in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, Australia's most expansive self-drive hire area. Up to eight people can take turns on the water, swapping riders on the beach to ensure everyone gets equal time at the helm. Explore 2 km² of bay, spot marine life like turtles and dolphins, and enjoy the thrill at a modest per-person cost. Safety briefing and on-water demo included; speed capped at 30 knots.

Goodna Cemetery Haunted History Tour

Walk through Goodna Cemetery, one of Australia's most actively haunted burial grounds, on a 2-hour guided tour led by experienced local historians. Predating Queensland itself, this historic graveyard holds dark tales: inexplicable handprints appearing on visitors' cars, unsolved asylum mysteries, a decapitated statue that locals swear moves, and accounts of ritualistic activity. You'll visit specific graves tied to documented urban legends and crimes while learning the cemetery's layered history from someone who's spent decades documenting its strangest stories.

Adelaide: Private Boutique Wine Tasting & Sightseeing Tour

Spend eight hours exploring South Australia's premier wine regions with a private guide and driver tailored to your preferences. Choose your route through the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Hahndorf, or Clare Valley, visiting established and independent wineries alongside local landmarks. The vehicle, guide, and itinerary are yours alone—pay separately for tastings and meals. Flexible enough to skip wine entirely if sightseeing appeals more.

Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

Walk through The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighbourhood, tracing 1.5 hours of colonial history beneath the Harbour Bridge. A specialist guide steers you through cobbled streets and heritage pubs, revealing how a convict settlement became a thriving waterfront quarter. Small groups keep things intimate, and the route suits most fitness levels, though expect uneven sandstone and stairs.

Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Board Calypso's purpose-built catamaran from Port Douglas for a full-day voyage to Agincourt or Opal Reef on the outer [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef). Eight hours lets you explore pristine coral gardens via guided snorkelling, introductory dives for beginners, or certified dives for experienced divers. A professional guide interprets the reef's ecosystems whilst you're fed a hot buffet lunch and afternoon tea. The environmental management charge is already factored into your fare.

8 hoursfrom AUD $319

Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

★ 4.8 (1,265)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

Board the Harbour Master catamaran from Strahan for a six-hour journey into Tasmania's World Heritage South West wilderness. You'll navigate past Hells Gates and working aquaculture operations, explore the convict ruins of Sarah Island with a guide, then spend two hours cruising the Gordon River before walking the rainforest boardwalk. Fresh Tasmanian lunch is prepared on-board and included in your fare. The catamaran departs daily at 9am, returning by 3pm.

Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

Spot humpback whales migrating through Moreton Bay's waters aboard a fast catamaran between June and November. This five-hour cruise departs from Redcliffe Jetty or includes transport from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast. You'll watch these massive marine mammals breach and surface close to the boat, guided by an experienced naturalist who reads their behaviour and patterns. A packed lunch featuring locally-sourced fare is provided, making this a full-day experience rather than a rushed tick-box outing.

Seafood Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Mooloolaba waterways for 90 minutes whilst tucking into freshly caught seafood. Your ticket covers a choice of grilled fish, calamari, local prawns or a burger, served to your booth seat with running commentary on the river and canal scenery. A fully licensed bar operates throughout, with premium menu add-ons available if you want to upgrade.

1h 30mfrom AUD $75

Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth

★ 4.8 (762)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth

Spend a day exploring Swan Valley's wine region just outside Perth, visiting local producers to taste wines, craft beers and ciders straight from the source. Travel by minivan with a knowledgeable driver-guide who shares stories about the valley's vineyards and producers. The itinerary includes morning tea with cheese, a proper lunch with a complimentary drink, chocolate tastings, and a brewery stop with hot chips. Six to seven hours of relaxed regional eating and drinking, designed to move at an unhurried pace.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $169

★ 4.8 (666)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour

Cruise through Brisbane's riverside landmarks and parklands on a Segway, covering sights from the Story Bridge to Kangaroo Point Cliffs over 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. Your guide steers you through South Bank, the City Botanical Gardens, and Eagle Street Pier at a leisurely pace, with chances to spot water dragons or possums depending on tour timing. Small groups keep things intimate, and training is included before you roll out.

1h 30m – 2h 30mfrom AUD $129

Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform

★ 4.8 (548)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform

Head to Phillip Island for a full day watching little penguins return to shore at dusk from the new premium viewing area, plus time at the koala reserve to see them in their natural habitat. The 9.5-hour trip from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) includes coach transport with a knowledgeable driver and admission to both wildlife attractions. You'll get close to two of Australia's most recognisable animals without the crowds of standard viewing spots.

Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

An eight-hour loop through South Australia's wine country and Adelaide Hills, combining hands-on farm experiences with tastings and a sit-down meal. You'll pick strawberries at Beerenberg, browse Melba's chocolate workshop, taste wines at two Barossa producers, and eat lunch at Kies Family Wines. The day includes transport from city hotels, an English-speaking guide, and visits to Seppeltsfield's heritage grounds.

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Spend 45 minutes gliding down the Barron River through Queensland's ancient rainforest on a guided sightseeing cruise. A local skipper narrates sightings of freshwater crocs, turtles, birdlife and occasional cassowaries along the banks. Five daily departures mean you can fit this easily into a Kuranda visit. The cruise suits all fitness levels and welcomes prams, strollers and service animals.

Fly Raft Package: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkel and Scenic Flight

Combine a 60-minute scenic flight over the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands) with a full-day reef and beach adventure departing from Airlie Beach. Fly past Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet in a fixed-wing aircraft with guaranteed window seats, then join an ocean raft for snorkelling at pristine reefs, guided walks through national parks, and lunch on the sand. Choose between extra beach time or more snorkelling depending on your preference.

McLaren Vale Winery Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Spend eight hours exploring McLaren Vale's wine country with a small group of no more than eight people. Based 45 minutes south of Adelaide, this tour calls at four family-run wineries, each offering tastings of their own vintages. A regional platter lunch sits at the heart of the day, pairing local produce with the wines you've discovered. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Adelaide or Glenelg bookends the experience.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility: Two Iconic Territory Stories

Spend two hours at Stokes Hill Wharf exploring two defining moments in Northern Territory history. Learn how the Royal Flying Doctor Service revolutionised remote medical care from 1939 onwards, then walk through accounts of Darwin's bombing on 19 February 1942. The self-guided experience unfolds across air-conditioned galleries with hologram cinema, personal testimonies, and interactive displays that reveal how these events shaped the Territory's character and its people's determination to survive and rebuild.

Magic Men Cabaret Ladies Night

The Magic Men bring their high-octane revue to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) for three hours of unapologetic entertainment. This is Australia's leading male cabaret show, mixing burlesque, dance, and interactive theatre designed to get crowds on their feet. Whether you're marking a hen's party, birthday, or just want an evening of theatrical fun with mates, expect cheeky banter, impressive athleticism, and enough audience participation to keep you engaged throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $65

★ 4.8 (240)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour

Explore Cairns' layered past and present with a small-group afternoon tour led by a local guide. You'll move through the CBD, waterfront precinct, and beach areas, discovering corners and stories that typical tours skip. The six-and-a-half-hour journey includes afternoon tea, air-conditioned minivan transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off from the Cairns CBD.

Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Experience and Express Transfer Shuttle

Skip the [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) traffic and head straight to Peninsula Hot Springs with a dedicated shuttle service. This 6.5-hour experience combines a scenic drive down the Mornington Peninsula with access to over 50 thermal bathing pools fed by geothermal mineral waters. You'll have time to soak in naturally heated carbonate-rich pools while a driver handles the round-trip logistics. Pick-up and drop-off from central Melbourne, with a photo stop en route at local landmarks.

Taste the Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour from Port Douglas

Venture inland from Port Douglas to explore the Atherton Tablelands, a region of striking contrasts where rainforest meets volcanic farmland. Over nine and a half hours, you'll travel through this agriculturally rich landscape with a knowledgeable guide explaining the area's ecology, history and farming culture. Stop at local producers to taste regional wines, spirits and food, building a picture of how the land sustains the community. Breakfast and lunch included; the pace is relaxed and inclusive.

9h 30mfrom AUD $265

Highlights of Uluru Including Sunrise and Breakfast

★ 4.8 (222)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Highlights of Uluru Including Sunrise and Breakfast

Watch Uluru emerge from darkness as the sun breaks across the desert, then hear Anangu stories of the Liru and Kuniya while enjoying bush tucker breakfast at the rock's base. This three-hour guided loop from Ayers Rock Resort covers the essential sights—Mutitjulu Waterhole and a full circuit of the monolith—without eating up your whole day. Your driver steers a small van through the national park, keeping groups intimate at 15 people max.

3 hoursfrom AUD $189

Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure (12 Hours)

★ 4.8 (222)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure (12 Hours)

Depart [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at 7am for a 12-hour private exploration of the Great Ocean Road's most striking stretches. Your dedicated local guide navigates you to the Shipwreck Coast, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge before crowds arrive, allowing genuine time to absorb each location. The route includes native wildlife spotting, multiple photo stops, and a packed lunch—all within a private vehicle with just your group.

12 hoursfrom AUD $500

★ 4.8 (214)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

RoofClimb Adelaide Oval Experience

Traverse the iconic Adelaide Oval roofline on this 2-hour guided scramble across steel and cable. Your small group of up to 14 climbs from the Western Stand via a link bridge to the Riverbank Stand, finishing on an open viewing platform overlooking the ground's southern end. Nine departure times mean you can fit this around your schedule. Includes suit, safety kit, certificate and cap.

Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

A 3-hour walking tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD that weaves together the city's darkest chapters—from haunted burial grounds to Victorian-era murders—with stops at three hidden laneway bars. Your guide reveals the gritty history behind the laneways whilst you discover drinking spots locals favour. Test your knowledge at the second bar for a chance to win a prize, and leave with a map of Melbourne's best-kept bar addresses.

Half Day Snorkel 2.5hr Turtle Tour on the Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth

Speed out to Ningaloo Reef aboard a fast catamaran to snorkel alongside sea turtles and explore coral gardens in a half-day adventure. Based in Exmouth, Western Australia, this 3.5-hour tour limits numbers to 12 passengers, keeping the experience intimate and unhurried. You'll search for turtles, colourful reef fish, and submerged wrecks whilst the boat's 30-knot capability minimises travel time and maximises water time.

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

Visit NSW's only pearl farm, tucked into the Hawkesbury River valley an hour north of Sydney. Your guide walks you through the full cultivation cycle—from oyster beds to grading finished pearls—explaining how these gems become jewellery. You'll see the working farm amongst native bush, spot dolphins and birdlife, and understand the generations of skill behind each piece. Tours run 1–4 hours depending on your depth of interest.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $35

1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR

★ 4.8 (162)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR

Ascend above the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands) on a fixed-wing flight capturing Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet in a single hour. This aerial tour departs from Whitsunday Airport near Airlie Beach, offering guaranteed window seats and live pilot narration as you traverse 74 islands and the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef)'s most iconic formations. Daily departures run from early morning through afternoon, with complimentary transfers, airport lounge access and secure storage included.

Kangaroo Island Luxury Small Group 'Island Life' Full Day Tour

Spend nine hours on Kandaroo Island discovering wildlife at close range with a small group and local guide. Start with morning tea and home-baked treats at a farmhouse, then track koalas, wallabies and endemic kangaroos through native bush. Lunch features fresh King George whiting and South Australian wines at a private camp. Finish at Seal Bay watching sea-lions breed and nurse pups on the sand—a raw look at island ecology far from crowds.

9 hoursfrom AUD $652

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