Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Spend an hour exploring the Town of 1770 aboard an amphibious vessel designed to navigate both land and water. Your local guide delivers commentary throughout the journey, pointing out the region's distinctive wildlife and coastal landscape. It's a straightforward way to see what makes this corner of Queensland memorable, suitable for families and all fitness levels.
Learn to craft a traditional Turkish mosaic lamp at Brisbane's pioneering studio dedicated to this intricate art form. Over two and a half hours, you'll design and assemble your own glass and tile pieces into a functional light fitting, guided by experienced artisans. The workshop combines hands-on creativity with cultural technique, and you'll leave with your completed lamp in hand. Apple tea and Turkish delights fuel the creative process.
This seven-hour small-group tour pairs two of Far North Queensland's classic transport experiences with an expert local guide. You'll ascend the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway through World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest, stopping at Red Peak and Barron Falls, then descend via the historic 1891 Kuranda Scenic Railway—a journey through 15 hand-carved tunnels and 37 heritage bridges. Your guide interprets Djabugay culture, railway heritage, and tropical ecology along the way. Limited to 10 guests, the tour includes pickup from Cairns and all tickets.
Skip the scripted route and design your own Sydney experience with a private local guide. Over 2 to 8 hours, you'll navigate the city on foot—from colonial sandstone quarters to contemporary waterfront spots—with someone who knows the actual rhythms of the place. Before you arrive, fill in a quick questionnaire so your host can tailor the route to what genuinely interests you, whether that's street art, neighbourhood coffee culture, or hidden lookouts. It's just you, your guide, and the conversations that happen along the way.
Navigate eight aerial courses through Queensland's world-heritage rainforest at Tamborine Mountain. This three-hour adventure park combines high ropes challenges and ziplines across platforms suspended between ancient trees. Whether you're testing your nerve for the first time or chasing an adrenaline rush, each course scales in difficulty. All safety equipment, instruction, and insurance are included—you just need the courage to step off the platform.
Pack three days into the Red Centre's most striking landscape. You'll chase Uluru's colour shifts at dawn and dusk, trek Kings Canyon's dramatic walls and hidden gullies, then navigate Kata Tjuta's boulder-strewn terrain. Your guides know these lands intimately—their knowledge runs deep into the country's cultural layer. Nights mean swag under stars and camp-cooked meals on red earth.
Fly over Kakadu's ancient landscape on a 30-minute scenic flight departing Jabiru. You'll trace geological formations shaped over 1.8 billion years—escarpments, river systems, billabongs and flood plains unfold beneath you. The pilot provides live commentary through headsets, narrating the terrain as you pass The Archway, Arnhem Land's dramatic ridges, East Alligator Valley and Mikinj wetlands. It's the best vantage point to grasp the park's sheer scale and prehistoric character.
Combine two perspectives of the Gold Coast in a single outing: 55 minutes tearing across the water in a jet boat with tight turns and spray-soaking manoeuvres, then switch to a helicopter for 10 minutes aloft viewing the coastline and hinterland. The combo works because you'll feel the adrenaline from both angles—low and fast on water, then high and sweeping through air. Based on the Gold Coast, total time about 90 minutes.
Sail out from Cairns for two days aboard the Coral Sea Dreaming, a twelve-passenger vessel offering guided snorkelling and optional diving on the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef). You'll sleep aboard, wake to reef views, and spend your days in the water with instructors who cater to both first-timers and certified divers. All meals and snorkelling gear included; diving certifications available at extra cost.
Launch from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s outskirts before dawn and drift across the city skyline as the landscape unfolds beneath you. This 3–4 hour balloon flight trades fixed sightseeing for a slow, windborne meander that reveals the sprawl of suburbs, parkland and distant ranges in constantly shifting perspective. A photographer captures moments mid-flight, and you'll land with champagne in hand—though breakfast isn't part of the package.
Enter Cairns Aquarium after closing for a two-hour guided exploration of nocturnal behaviour with a wildlife educator. Walk through tanks housing over 16,000 animals as they shift into evening mode, observing how creatures adapt their patterns when daylight fades. You'll discover the tactical differences between diurnal and night-active species across the aquarium's full collection.
This 5.5-hour excursion takes cruise passengers from Port Douglas Marina into the [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest), one of Australia's oldest tropical ecosystems. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who knows the terrain, stopping for a meal within the forest canopy. It's designed to fit cruise schedules—pickup and return happen right at the marina, leaving time to get back to your ship. Suitable for most fitness levels, the tour balances exploration with comfort.
Walk [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) with a local who actually knows the city, not a script. After you complete a quick questionnaire, we'll match you with someone whose interests align with yours—whether that's brutalist laneways, hole-in-the-wall cafés, or forgotten stories. Three hours, flexible pace, the kind of conversation you'd have with a friend who's lived here for years.
Explore Australia's Red Centre over three days with guided walks through Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Kata Tjuta. This small-group safari camps at remote outback sites, where you'll walk up to 8 km daily through World Heritage landscapes shaped by ancient geology and Indigenous culture. Sleep under canvas in either shared safari tents or traditional swags, with all meals prepared communally. An accredited guide shares local knowledge and hidden corners most visitors miss. Tour concludes in Alice Springs or Uluru.
A hassle-free return coach trip to the Sunshine Coast's Ginger Factory and Nutworks, departing from your accommodation across a dozen coastal towns. You'll spend two and a half hours exploring botanical gardens, rainforest paths, and the working nutmeg facility at your own pace. The air-conditioned bus handles transport and parking, so you just turn up and enjoy—suits families, couples, and mixed-ability groups equally well.
Walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s colonial heart over two and a half hours, stopping twice for quality donuts and a coffee break. You'll move between Federation Square and the State Library, passing Young & Jackson's, St Paul's Cathedral, and Hosier Lane's street art. The route threads through hidden laneways—Centre Place, Guildford Lane, Hardware Lane—before reaching Queen Victoria Market and the Old Melbourne Gaol. A straightforward blend of city heritage and local bakery finds.
Direct car service from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Airport to your hotel or CBD destination, with a driver meeting you at arrivals. Travel in late-model vehicles with professional drivers handling luggage, tolls, and parking. The service suits business travellers and leisure visitors alike, offering mobile charging and wifi if needed. Infant seats available for families with young children.
A private eight-hour drive from Sydney into the Blue Mountains takes you past the celebrated Three Sisters outcrop and Echo Point's sweeping vistas. Stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park to hand-feed koalas and watch kangaroos up close, then decide whether to add Scenic World's railway and cable-car rides. Your own driver handles navigation whilst you relax in air-conditioned comfort, with flexible pick-up times between 7:30 and 9:30 am to suit your rhythm.
Launch into freefall above Byron Bay's coastline with a tandem skydive that pairs you with a certified instructor for the entire jump. You'll ascend to 15,000 feet, experience 60 seconds of unrestricted freefall, then glide under canopy for five minutes as the beaches and hinterland unfold below. The full experience runs 3.5 hours, including a scenic flight over the bay, professional ground training, and all federation levies.
Skip the drive and let someone else navigate Mornington Peninsula's wineries. This seven-hour outing takes a group of 6–20 people through three cellar doors with tastings, then settles you down for shared plates at one of the region's vineyards. Transport, an experienced guide, and bottled water are sorted. Relax, taste, eat, repeat.
Combine Hobart's colonial past and mountain landscape in a single afternoon. This 3.5-hour outing takes you up kunanyi/Mt Wellington for sweeping city and river views, then down to the Cascade Female Factory to explore one of Australia's most significant convict sites. Your local driver navigates both stops and can drop you back in the city, or you can walk the gentle 2km riverside trail back at your own pace, watching for platypuses along the way.
A four-hour private tour of Adelaide Hills wineries in a luxury sedan or hybrid SUV, tailored entirely to your preferences. Your experienced host navigates you between cellar doors and vineyards of your choosing, with flexibility to adjust stops and timing on the day. Groups of up to four share one flat rate, making it economical for small parties. Pick-up and drop-off from Adelaide CBD included.
A full-day coastal drive along Victoria's most photographed stretch of shoreline, stopping at dramatic rock formations and coastal villages between Lorne and the Twelve Apostles. Your bilingual guide navigates you through 12–13 hours of some of Australia's best seascapes, including the lesser-known London Bridge arch and sheltered Loch Ard Gorge. Lunch happens in Apollo Bay; keep an eye out for koalas in the eucalypt forests en route.
Spend two hours in Brown Brothers' private Prosecco Lounge sampling their full sparkling wine lineup alongside a curated brunch of warm pastries, regional Milawa cheese, house-made terrines and fresh fruit. Book for two or gather up to twelve friends in your own dedicated space at this King Valley vineyard. The 11am finish leaves your afternoon free to explore further.
Fly out of Darwin for two and a half hours over [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s remote reaches—wetlands, waterways, and the Mary River spread below you. Depending on the season, you'll see either Jim Jim and Twin Falls in the wet or Arnhem Land's sculpted plateaus in the dry. This is country you simply cannot access on foot, revealed from the air in its full expanse.
Cruise Mandurah's waterways to encounter Seba's Song, one of five colossal recycled-wood sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo scattered across this Bindjareb Noongar Country landscape. Over 2 hours 15 minutes, you'll navigate wetlands and waterways spotting dolphins and birdlife whilst learning about the Giants' environmental message. Seba's Song faces the water—visible only from the boat—making this sculpture viewable nowhere else.
Spend 90 minutes watching the Whitsundays shift from day to dusk aboard a fully shaded vessel designed for optimal sunset views. The boat departs from Airlie Beach with complimentary hotel pickup, a licensed bar stocked with drinks, and light snacks. A guide delivers commentary throughout, keeping things entertaining rather than lecture-heavy. It's pitched at all ages—families with infants, solo travellers, groups—and requires minimal fuss to board.
Fly over inland scrub and farmland to Wave Rock, where you'll explore this massive natural formation before tourist buses arrive, plus the quirky Hippo's Yawn rock formation. After morning tea and browsing local museums (entry extra), you'll fly to Cervantes to walk among thousands of limestone pillars jutting from the Pinnacles Desert—a landscape found nowhere else on Earth. The return flight skims the coast and inaccessible Dead Pinnacles back to Perth. Eight hours total; lunch included.
Spend eight hours exploring Tamborine Mountain's wine region on a small-group guided tour led by passionate sommeliers and food enthusiasts. You'll taste across three wineries, sampling reds, whites, and sparkling varieties while learning directly from makers about their craft. A stop at the local distillery rounds out the spirits side, followed by free time to browse Gallery Walk's shops and grab lunch before heading back to the Gold Coast.
This four-hour tour from Port Lincoln takes you to Coffin Bay's working oyster farm, where you'll wade into the water and shuck fresh oysters at The Salt Water Pavilion. Learn from the farming team how these molluscs grow in their natural beds, then taste your catch straight from the water. Hotel transfers included. Add wine or Champagne if you'd like.
Taste organic wines from Yarran's vineyards whilst grazing on a shared cheeseboard in the Riverina, New South Wales. This 90-minute cellar door session pairs regional drops—including uncommon varieties like Montepulciano Pét Nat—with local produce. Staff guide you through selections crafted from certified organic grapes and small-batch experimental styles. Floor-to-ceiling views sweep across Cocoparra National Park. Book ahead.
A two-hour guided snorkel in the waters around [Christmas Island](/places/christmas-island)'s Flying Fish Cove, led by certified instructors. You'll drift over reefs teeming with tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral formations in clear turquoise water. The boat has plenty of deck space and a sun roof for between-water breaks. Gear is supplied—mask, fins, snorkel—and the tour welcomes swimmers of varying confidence, including those with mobility considerations.
Spend 90 minutes aboard a research vessel exploring Noosa National Park's waters with a marine scientist. You'll track resident dolphins as they interact with the boat, spot turtles and other creatures, and listen to live hydrophone feeds of whale and dolphin communications through onboard speakers. The boat moves slowly enough to wander freely and observe the coastal landscape, whilst a knowledgeable researcher contextualises what you're seeing and hearing in real time.
Get whisked between Hobart Airport and your accommodation in 20 minutes with a reliable driver who knows the route. This straightforward transfer handles both arrivals and departures, with vehicles positioned close to the terminal to minimise walking with luggage. Bottled water included. Suits everyone from families with prams to wheelchair users, with fully accessible vehicles and facilities throughout.
A nine-and-a-half-hour wildflower tour departing Perth on select Fridays and Sundays from late August through September 2026. Led by Cara, a floristry expert with 15 years' experience, this small-group journey sweeps through Kings Park's native flower displays, WA bushland trails, and golden canola fields before lunch at the historic New Norcia Monastery. You'll explore a botanical art exhibition, taste wine at a native flower farm, and follow nature's seasonal rhythm—blooms dictate the exact schedule, making each outing distinct.
Walk through Rockhampton Botanic Gardens where living creatures sit alongside fossils of their prehistoric ancestors—a rare chance to handle genuine casts rather than viewing behind glass. The one-hour tour traces evolutionary links from ancient plants to modern fauna while exploring the garden's botanical significance and Southern Hemisphere's largest palm collection. Every child receives a fossil cast to take home.
A two-day private tour through Western Australia's most striking landscapes, combining the salmon-hued waters of Pink Lake with the otherworldly Pinnacles Desert. Travel with your own guide in a small group, giving you breathing room to chase light at sunrise and sunset, linger where you choose, and explore Kalbarri National Park's Nature's Window without feeling rushed. Days blend pink salt flats, limestone pillars, and coastal dunes with meals anchoring you to local flavour.
Design your own wine region experience across Lower Hunter Valley with a private driver and guide. Choose your own pace—visit as many or few cellar doors as you fancy, stretch the tour from a few hours to a full day, or add an evening dinner run. You'll have exclusive use of an air-conditioned vehicle and skip the tourist crowds. Tasting fees and meals are separate, but water and snacks come along. Dogs welcome too.
Fly in an open-cockpit Pitts Special biplane over Sydney Harbour, banking past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Taronga Zoo at 1,500 feet. Your pilot talks you through landmarks via headset whilst you take in the views, with optional aerobatics available if you fancy loops and rolls. The full experience—including ground briefing and photos at Bankstown—runs 90 minutes, with 50 minutes airborne.