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

Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise
Spot migrating humpback whales off Nelson Bay during the May–November season aboard Moonshadow, a purpose-built whale-watching vessel. This 2.5-hour cruise combines two experiences: close encounters with whales known for breaching and surface displays, plus a bonus dolphin and island loop. Expert commentary from the bridge keeps you informed whilst wide viewing decks ensure sightlines aren't compromised by crowds.

Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour w Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Choc
Spend six to seven hours tasting your way through Hunter Valley's finest producers on this small-group day tour. You'll visit three wineries and a distillery, sampling wines, gin, vodka, cheese and chocolate at each stop. Local guides lead behind-the-scenes production visits and tastings, while lunch with a glass of wine or craft beer sits down in the valley itself. Free hotel pickups run from Lovedale, Pokolbin and Rothbury.

Two Hour Surf Lesson in Torquay on the Great Ocean Road
Pick up a surfboard and hit the water for two hours on Torquay's best breaks. Your coach—seasoned in the region's shifts and swells—scouts conditions across the Surf Coast and takes your small group to wherever the waves are working that day. You'll learn the fundamentals from experienced instructors, rinse off in hot showers afterwards, and leave with kit sorted by the operators.

Darwin Heritage Walk
Walk through Darwin's streets with a local guide who unpacks how the city layers history and contemporary multicultural character. Over two hours, you'll navigate both well-known landmarks and lesser-known pockets that reveal how the city has rebuilt and reinvented itself. You'll come away understanding Darwin not as a snapshot, but as a living, evolving place shaped by its past.

Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of the Dead tour
Spend nine hours exploring Port Arthur's convict past and natural landscape, departing Hobart for Tasmania's most significant heritage site. The tour combines self-guided exploration of restored buildings and ruins with a scenic cruise across Carnarvon Bay and a dedicated walk through the Isle of the Dead cemetery. A knowledgeable guide accompanies the group throughout, sharing stories of the site's complex history while you move between locations at your own rhythm.

Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney
A 10-hour full-day expedition into the Blue Mountains World Heritage area west of Sydney, combining wildlife encounters at a working farm with serious hill walking through sandstone valleys. You'll start with morning tea and animal interactions at Calmsley Hill, then tackle one of two scenic ridge-to-ridge tracks—the preferred route spans from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap, crossing multiple valleys with views into the Grose Valley. The afternoon circles back via the Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens. Small group size capped at 14 keeps things unhurried.

3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Expedition
A three-day 4WD expedition through two of Australia's most spectacular national parks. You'll camp under the stars, swim in secluded waterfalls, and explore ancient Aboriginal rock art sites across Kakadu and Litchfield. Travel rough in a convoy-style group, guided by someone who knows the land, with meals cooked up each evening. This isn't a soft resort experience—it's proper outback camping with the payoff of genuine wilderness and cultural sites most visitors miss.

Port Arthur, Richmond and Lavender Active Day Tour
This 11-hour loop through Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula combines convict history with coastal walks and botanical detours. Start at the World Heritage–listed Port Arthur Historic Site, then venture through lavender fields and their distillery before tackling clifftop trails above Waterfall Bay. Swing past Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch in the national park, hear colonial tales at Pirates Bay and Eaglehawk Neck, and round out the day in the colonial village of Richmond. Small group sizes keep the pace intimate.

Time Safaris Ghost, Murder and Jack the Ripper Walk Rockhampton
Rockhampton's darkest chapters come alive on this guided walk through heritage precincts and atmospheric laneways. Choose between a daytime tour tracing the Fitzroy River's colonial dramas—bushrangers, bank robberies, wartime pivots—or an evening adventure uncovering ghost stories, Rockhampton's first murder, the gold heist that inspired forensic science, and the puzzling Australian link to Jack the Ripper. Runs 45 minutes to 90 minutes depending on route and your guide's storytelling pace.

Old Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine Interpretive Tour (4 hrs approx)
Explore the decommissioned Mary Kathleen uranium mine near Mount Isa on this four-hour guided walk through Australia's nuclear history. The site, operational from the 1950s until closure in the early 1980s, reveals the scale and complexity of Cold War-era mining through its skeletal infrastructure and interpretive commentary. You'll navigate the abandoned workings whilst learning how this remote operation shaped the region's economy and landscape.

West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
This 10-hour West MacDonnell Ranges tour sweeps you through the red-rock heartland west of Alice Springs, linking ten significant gorges, gaps and lookouts in a single loop. Travel with a small group in air-conditioned comfort, stopping to walk through Simpsons Gap, swim in Ormiston Gorge's natural pools, and absorb views from Mount Sonder. While you explore Ormiston on foot or in the water, the guides prepare a bush-cooked meal—kangaroo and lamb—served fresh when you return.

Private Sydney Airport-Sydney CBD, Sydney City, Cruise Terminal
Direct private transfer between Sydney Airport and the city centre or cruise terminal in under 45 minutes. Your driver meets you at baggage claim and takes you straight to your destination in a dedicated vehicle—no shared stops, no waiting for other passengers. The minibus seats up to 11 people with room for 8–9 bags, making it ideal for families and small groups. Air-conditioned comfort throughout, with infant seats, pram space, and full wheelchair access available.

Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tours Byron Bay
Learn stand-up paddleboarding on the peaceful waters of Brunswick River or Lennox Head in a two-hour session. Your guide will collect you from central Byron Bay, kit you out with all gear, and teach you the fundamentals in a setting where dolphins and turtles regularly appear. The session timing adjusts to tidal conditions for the best possible paddling.

Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour 12 Apostles and More

Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Wildlife Tour from Cairns
A full-day loop from Cairns through two of north Queensland's most significant landscapes, powered by electric coach and offset through active reforestation. You'll spend time at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas observing native animals in recreated habitats, pay respects through Indigenous ceremony at Mossman Gorge, walk into World Heritage rainforest, cruise the Daintree River spotting saltwater crocs, and return via the coastal drive. Lunch and morning tea included.

Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Spend 1 hour 45 minutes floating Sydney Harbour whilst eating your way through a buffet spread. The vessel cuts under the Harbour Bridge and sails past the Opera House, giving you three separate decks to claim a spot and watch the city skyline shift around you. Cold salads, warm mains, and sweets come out as you drift—straightforward, no fuss, decent feed with a view.

Cradle Mountain Half Day Park Explorer Tour with Lunch
Spend four hours exploring Cradle Mountain National Park with a guide who knows every trail and vista. You'll walk through ancient King Billy Pine stands at Waldheim Chalet, loop around Dove Lake with its dolerite peaks rising above, and spot Tasmanian wildlife in their natural habitat. Lunch is included. Hotel pickups and drop-offs mean no faff getting there.

Geographe Wine Region Tour
Spend four-and-a-half hours exploring Ferguson Valley's wine and craft beer producers, visiting four venues of your choosing across the region. You'll taste what each maker has on offer, sit down to a shared gourmet platter at one stop, and travel between cellar doors with a knowledgeable driver. All tastings and lunch are included, so you can relax and sip without worrying about logistics.

Sydney Art Exhibitions at Art Gallery New South Wales
Explore two major exhibitions at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. Choose between the Best of Australian Art Prizes—featuring the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman awards running through August 2026—or Avatar: Forms of Vishnu, a striking display of Hindu sculptural traditions on view until October. Both exhibitions occupy 1–2 hours and grant full access to their respective galleries. Wander at your own pace through Australian contemporary works or immerse in classical religious iconography.

Croc Spotting Jetski Experience in Cairns City
Pilot your own jetski through Trinity Inlet's mangrove channels on this 1-hour wildlife tour near Cairns. No experience or licence required—just basic English comprehension and a minimum age of 16. You'll hunt for saltwater crocodiles, barramundi birds, and other fauna whilst skimming across remote waterways. Solo or tandem options available; groups requiring multiple jetskis must book separate slots.

Adelaide City Kayak Tour
Paddle the River Torrens (Karrawirra Parri) on this 90-minute guided kayak tour through central Adelaide. You'll drift past the iconic Adelaide Oval, weave through the Northern Parklands, and scan the banks for black swans, Pacific black ducks, and native fish. No experience needed—instruction, safety briefing, and all gear supplied. Departs Pinky Flat.

Secret Sydney: Hidden Beaches and Gardens
Skip the postcard spots and explore Sydney's quieter corners on this three-hour private tour led by someone who actually knows the city. You'll visit tucked-away beaches and harbour parks where locals go to escape crowds, spot native birds and wildlife, and find angles that make your photos stand out. Flexible start times suit your schedule, and the guide handles all logistics while you wander at your own pace.

Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer from Noosa, Noosaville & Mooloolaba
Hop on a minibus from Noosa, Noosaville or Mooloolaba and head inland to Eumundi Markets for a three-hour outing. Browse over 600 stalls selling handmade crafts, original artwork and local food, then return to your accommodation. The air-conditioned coach handles the driving while you soak up the creative energy of this Sunshine Coast institution.

Phone Photography workshop in Sydney — Sunset at Coogee Beach
Master smartphone photography techniques during a three-hour walk around Coogee Beach at sunset. Learn practical phone features—time-lapse, long exposure, slow-motion video, black-and-white mode, burst shooting, and timer tricks—with hands-on guidance from experienced photographers. You'll apply each technique to real scenes as light changes across the beach, building skills you can use immediately on any phone.

East Melbourne Walking Tours
A two-hour guided walk through East [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s heritage streetscape with a local guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's layered past, architectural shifts and cultural markers. You'll move between Victorian-era gardens and listed buildings that shaped Melbourne's inner-city identity, gaining genuine context for how this precinct developed and what it reveals about Australian urban life. Expect a grounded introduction to the area's bones rather than a surface-level tick-box.

Wildlife, Wine & Waves – Epic South Coast Adventure from Sydney
Private guided day trip exploring the South Coast south of Sydney, combining coastal scenery, native wildlife encounters, and vineyard tastings. Depart your Sydney hotel and travel via the dramatic Sea Cliff Bridge to Kangaroo Valley, where you'll spot koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat, visit Carrington Falls, taste wines at a boutique vineyard, and witness the Kiama Blowhole—the world's largest. Two flexible itineraries available; your guide handles navigation while you absorb the landscape.

Premium Small Group Philip Island eco Tour
Spend a full day exploring Philip Island's wildlife corridors and coastal landscapes on a relaxed small-group tour. You'll start at Brighton Beach's famous bathing boxes, then head to the island to spot little penguins, koalas, wallabies and seals in their natural habitats. The tour culminates at the Nobbies, where dramatic ocean cliffs frame the seascape. With guides who genuinely engage rather than simply point and move on, this suits families and all fitness levels across the 10–11 hour outing.

Brisbane Airport to Noosa Private Transfer for 1-5 people
Door-to-door private minivan service from Brisbane Airport to Noosa Heads for up to five passengers. The two-hour journey bypasses public transport queues and airport hassle—your driver meets you at baggage claim and handles the drive while you settle in. Spacious enough for five people plus luggage, with certified child seats available on request. All fees included.

Kata Tjuta Sunset and Valley Of The Winds Walk
This 6-hour excursion takes you deep into Kata Tjuta's 36 distinctive rock domes in the Red Centre. After hotel pickup, your accredited guide leads you through the Valley of the Winds—a challenging 5.4 km trek along creek beds weaving between towering formations. You'll learn how these ancient geological structures shaped Aboriginal culture over millennia. The walk concludes with sunset drinks and nibbles overlooking the outback, followed by a return to your accommodation roughly an hour after dark.

Phillip Island Penguins and Moonlit Sanctuary Private Day Tour
This private tour whisks you from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to Phillip Island for an 8–12 hour day centred on the nightly Penguin Parade. Travel in a small vehicle with a knowledgeable guide, stopping at Brighton Beach's coloured boxes, Cape Woolamai's dramatic cliffs, the seaside town of Cowes, and The Nobbies before heading to Moonlit Sanctuary for close encounters with native wildlife. Tickets, parking, and door-to-door transport are all sorted—just show up and watch little penguins waddle ashore at dusk.

Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland
A nine-hour loop through the Atherton Tablelands combines three distinct landscapes: a walk around Lake Barrine, a crater lake ringed by rainforest; Herberton Village, an open-air museum of 60-plus original buildings from Queensland's colonial era; and Granite Gorge Nature Park, where you hand-feed rock wallabies amongst boulders. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable guide, departing and returning to central Cairns.

Award winning Paronella Park Night Tour
This 6-hour Paronella Park tour runs from early afternoon through evening, letting you see the restored Spanish castle and surrounding rainforest in both daylight and after dark. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who'll share the park's stories and point out details you'd miss solo. The contrast between day and night visits reveals different aspects of the architecture, gardens, and landscape. Two years of admission are included, so you can return whenever you like.

Rottnest Island Skydive Including Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle
Jump from 3,660 metres above Rottnest Island with an experienced instructor, experiencing freefall before parachute deployment over pristine waters. Based in Fremantle, this full-day adventure includes return ferry passage to the island and all skydiving gear. Eight hours total, weather permitting. Not suitable for those with spinal issues, heart conditions, or pregnancy.

13-Days Kite Safari Tour in Western Australia
A 13-day mobile kiting adventure across Western Australia's windiest coastline, from Perth to Exmouth. Travel as part of a crew rather than a tour group, chasing the Fremantle Doctor—a reliable 15–20 knot south-westerly that powers the Indian Ocean shoreline each summer. Stop at remote breaks including [Shark Bay](/places/shark-bay), Gnaraloo, Coral Bay and the Pink Lake, with full flexibility to adjust daily plans based on conditions and group preference. Includes accommodation on the bus, hot showers, snorkels, boards and beach games.

One-Way East Coaster
A leisurely drive down Tasmania's East Coast from Richmond to Freycinet, stopping to taste Coal River wines and sample local oysters. You'll pass through colonial villages and vineyard country, breaking for lunch with views across the wine region. The 5–7 hour journey gives you time to breathe between tastings and chat with your driver about the coast's history and landscape.

Gold Coast: Hop on Hop off Wine Tasting Tour - Tamborine Mountain
Spend eight hours exploring Tamborine Mountain's boutique wine scene without worrying about driving. This small-group tour stops at two family-owned vineyards for guided tastings, then releases you to wander Gallery Walk's independent shops and grab lunch at one of several mountain restaurants. Your guide handles navigation and logistics; you set the pace. Door-to-door pickup from Gold Coast locations means zero stress between wine and wandering.

Litchfield Day Tour Classic
Spend eight to ten hours exploring [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park)'s waterfalls, swimming holes, and rock outcrops in the Northern Territory. This full-day circuit takes you through eucalypt woodland and monsoon forest, stopping at several swim spots and walking trails. Your guide shares stories of the landscape's geology and Indigenous significance whilst you move between sites by comfortable vehicle. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, and hot drinks are provided throughout.

Melbourne Drive by Day - Private Tour
Skip the guesswork and see [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s essential landmarks in a single afternoon drive. This 2.5-hour private tour whisks you past five key locations, with your local driver offering colour and context from behind the wheel. You'll cover ground that normally demands multiple outings or days of independent navigation, stopping for photos and exploration at each spot. Relaxed pacing, flexible routing, and climate-controlled comfort make it an efficient first look at the city's character.

Melbourne Flavours Queen Victoria Market Food Tour
When Tom from our team ran this Queen Victoria Market food tour, he found a solid crash course in Melbourne's food culture. Queen Vic — that sprawling open-air market operating since the 1870s — is a working market first, tourist spot second, which keeps it real. Over two hours, you'll wind through the food halls with a guide who knows the stall holders, taste your way through cheese, pastries, Turkish bread, and whatever else the traders are keen to share. It's the kind of place where you bump into locals grabbing lunch, which sets the vibe.
