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Rottnest Island Boat Dive Day Trip including Lunch

★ 4.7 (84)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Rottnest Island Boat Dive Day Trip including Lunch

Launch from Fremantle for a full day exploring Rottnest Island's underwater limestone formations. This eight-hour boat dive trips takes you to sites carved by Indian Ocean swells into dramatic caverns, swim-throughs and crevices teeming with soft corals and diverse fish. Two dives included with air supplied for the first; snorkellers are welcome on adjacent shallower reefs accessed by tender. Morning and afternoon tea, hot chocolate, and a buffet lunch keep you fuelled between underwater missions.

Barossa & Maggie Beers Farm (4 wine Tastings & Lunch included)

A full-day Barossa Valley wine tour departing Adelaide that visits 3–4 handpicked wineries for tastings, with lunch included at Kies Family Wines. You'll roll through the Adelaide Hills and stop in villages like Lyndoch and Tanunda, with optional visits to Maggie Beer's Farm Shop and the Barossa Chocolate Factory depending on time. Groups run up to 25 people across shared transport, guided by a driver with local knowledge.

8 hoursfrom AUD $169

Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train

★ 4.7 (69)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train

Head out from Port Douglas or Palm Cove for an eight-hour loop through North Queensland's rainforest heartland. You'll ascend the award-winning Skyrail Cableway above ancient forest canopy, then descend into the artsy village of Kuranda to wander markets, galleries and animal attractions. The return journey takes you aboard one of Australia's most thrilling scenic railways, skirting waterfalls and tunnelling through mountain passes before finishing with sunset drinks overlooking Palm Cove's coastline.

Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

Watch thousands of Little Penguins return to shore at dusk on Phillip Island's most celebrated natural spectacle. This five-hour guided tour picks you up from your Phillip Island or San Remo base and takes you through the Nobbies boardwalk during golden hour, where wallabies and fur seals roam freely before the penguin procession begins. A small group of no more than 15 travellers travels in comfort with guaranteed window seats, plus sparkling wine served en route.

Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Lunch and 3 Cellar Door Tastings

A 10-hour excursion from Sydney into the Hunter Valley wine region, one of Australia's most celebrated producing areas. You'll visit three boutique wineries for tastings, sample local cheese or chocolate, and enjoy lunch at Hunter Valley Gardens Village. The small-group format keeps things relaxed and social, with knowledgeable commentary throughout the drive north. Ideal for those wanting to explore the region's distinctive styles without the hassle of navigating themselves.

10 hoursfrom AUD $249

★ 4.7 (40)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Maitland Dark Stories True Crime Tour

A 90-minute walking tour through Maitland that unearths the town's criminal underworld—murders, violence, and vice that shaped its past. You'll traverse heritage streets and hidden laneways with a guide who knows the forgotten stories locals prefer buried. This isn't sanitised history; it's the gritty reality of frontier-era lawlessness that rewrites what you thought you knew about this quiet NSW town.

From Melbourne: Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road

Jump from 15,000 feet above one of Australia's most dramatic coastlines with a qualified tandem instructor. This two-hour Great Ocean Road skydive includes scenic flight, up to 60 seconds of freefall, and a five-minute parachute descent over turquoise waters and sandstone cliffs. Return transfers from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD are included, so you arrive ready to jump.

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

Strap in for a 30-minute jet boat sprint around Sydney Harbour, blasting past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beachside suburbs at 75 km/h. Expect sharp spins, aggressive braking and soaked clothes as your skipper throttles through iconic waterways whilst cranking surround-sound tracks. It's pure velocity and harbour showboating—less sightseeing tour, more adrenaline hit on water.

St Hugo Garden to Table Experience & Lunch

St Hugo's three-hour kitchen garden experience puts you alongside their chefs and wine team to see how produce becomes lunch. Set in South Australia, you'll move through the working kitchen garden, learn what shapes their menu, then sit down to eat dishes paired with their wines. It's a direct look at how this winery thinks about the relationship between what grows and what gets cooked.

3 hoursfrom AUD $275

14 Day Tour from Sydney to Cairns Fraser Island and Whitsundays

★ 4.7 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

14 Day Tour from Sydney to Cairns Fraser Island and Whitsundays

Traverse Australia's East Coast over 14 days, starting in Sydney and finishing in Cairns. This small-group journey combines coastal towns, rainforest walks, and island adventures with genuine cultural exchange and regional food experiences. You'll explore K'gari's sandy expanses by 4WD, swim at Whitehaven Beach, snorkel the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef), and learn directly from First Nations guides. Accommodation, all meals, and transport—including a domestic flight—are arranged, leaving you free to absorb the landscape and meet fellow travellers.

14 daysfrom AUD $6792

Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Tour from Gold Coast

★ 4.7 (284)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Tour from Gold Coast

Explore Springbrook National Park's rainforest interior on this 5-hour guided walk from the Gold Coast. Your small group (max 16 people) follows a local expert to Natural Bridge, climbs to multiple lookout points, and discovers up to five waterfalls cascading through World Heritage-listed bushland. Light refreshments included. Hotel pickups available from selected Gold Coast locations with 24-hour advance notice.

Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience in Longreach

Saddle up for a four-hour plunge into outback history aboard a restored Cobb & Co stagecoach near Longreach. You'll roll through town at a gentle pace, then gallop hard along the original mail route that once connected Longreach and Windorah. Feel the horses' hooves pound the red dirt, hear the timber creak and rattle, and experience what frontier mail carriers endured daily. Round it out with home-baked scones, jam and cream, then catch a classic bush picture show before browsing the Courtyard collection.

4 hours – 4h 10mfrom AUD $165

Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

★ 4.7 (254)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

Watch Sydney Harbour transform as daylight fades and the city skyline ignites across the water. This relaxed one-hour catamaran cruise departs from Man O War Steps near the Opera House with a maximum of 26 passengers, giving you breathing room to actually enjoy the view. You'll get a grazing platter and a drink included, plus the option to bring your own wine with no corkage fees. The vessel operates year-round in all weather, with both indoor and outdoor decks to suit conditions.

Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne

This six-hour outing whisks you from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the Dandenong Ranges, combining two distinct experiences: rainforest walking at Grants Picnic Ground and a heritage steam railway ride on the Puffing Billy. After exploring native birdlife and woodland trails, you'll board an open-sided carriage at Belgrave Station for a one-hour journey through towering forest. The route ends at Lakeside Station, where a visitor centre documents the railway's history and lakeside grounds offer space to rest and eat (café on-site, own cost). Suited to curious explorers of any age or fitness level.

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Cruise the Gold Coast Broadwater at dusk aboard this 90-minute sightseeing vessel, taking in Surfers Paradise's skyline, Marina Mirage, and waterfront estates as light fades. The boat offers two decks and commentary from knowledgeable crew, plus cheese, crackers and savoury bites paired with drinks from a fully licensed bar. It's a relaxed evening on the water without the fuss.

Cairns Sunset River Cruise

Cruise Trinity Inlet as daylight fades over Cairns, watching the city skyline and mangrove shoreline shift through warm tones. This 90-minute run aboard a comfortable boat includes a complimentary drink and snack, with your captain offering local context along the way. The pace is unhurried—designed for couples, families, and solo travellers wanting a gentle evening on the water without fuss.

1h 30mfrom AUD $75

Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

★ 4.7 (118)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

Sail up the Tamar River from Launceston into the dramatic Cataract Gorge, passing colonial architecture, vineyards and bushland on a 4-hour cruise. Morning tea, wine tasting and a buffet lunch with local cheese feature throughout. You'll spot native waterbirds in protected coves and reach the iconic Batman Bridge, learning how gold rushes and bushrangers shaped this long, navigable estuary.

K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach

Eight-and-a-half-hour 4WD expedition across K'gari, a World Heritage-listed island off Rainbow Beach. Your guide navigates you along the sand tracks to rainforest pockets, turquoise Lake McKenzie, and wildlife hotspots. The tour includes return ferry, meals, and all park permits—transport and guiding handled end-to-end from Rainbow Beach.

8h 30mfrom AUD $279

★ 4.7 (62)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

2 Hour Highlights of Eden Tour

A compact two-hour guided tour of Eden's key sites, designed around cruise ship schedules. Travel in small minibuses (max 10 people) with local guides who know the area's stories well. You'll see notable locations around the port and learn about Eden's history, culture, and landscape. Entrance to the national park is included. Your booking supports Navigate Expeditions' work with the local community and conservation projects.

Charters Towers Venus Gold Battery Experience

Step into Charters Towers' golden age at the Venus Battery, Queensland's oldest surviving ore-crushing mill. Built in 1872, this industrial giant processed gold from local mines for over a century using thundering mechanical stampers. A 75-minute guided tour with audio-visual displays walks you through the extraction process and tales from the North Queensland goldrush, narrated by locals who know the site inside out. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

1h 15mfrom AUD $35

Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise

★ 4.7 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise

This eight to nine-hour private tour whisks you from Sydney into the Blue Mountains with curated stops at wildlife parks, geological landmarks, and Scenic World. You'll handle koalas and kangaroos at Featherdale, stand before the Three Sisters rock faces, then experience two of the region's standout rides—the country's steepest railway and a soaring Skyway cable car. A driver collects you from your Sydney base and returns you at day's end, with water on tap throughout.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $520

Port Arthur Historic Site on Saturday including Salamanca Market

★ 4.7 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Port Arthur Historic Site on Saturday including Salamanca Market

Combine Hobart's Saturday markets with Tasmania's most significant convict heritage site on this eight-hour outing. Start at Salamanca Market browsing local art, crafts and produce, then travel to Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula for a guided exploration of restored buildings, atmospheric ruins and bushland. A 30-minute harbour cruise circles the Isle of the Dead before returning to the city. Your guide provides context throughout, though you'll have stretches of unscheduled time to wander independently.

8h 45mfrom AUD $180

Sydney City, Harbour & Bondi Private Tour, with Airport pick up or drop off

★ 4.7 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney City, Harbour & Bondi Private Tour, with Airport pick up or drop off

Five-hour guided tour of Sydney's iconic landmarks and coastal gems, departing from your hotel or the airport. Visit the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Royal Botanic Gardens, then head east to explore Bondi, Coogee, and Watsons Bay. The route includes stretches of the famous coastal walk between Bondi and Coogee, offering unobstructed harbour and ocean views. Your driver navigates you through Sydney's character-filled neighbourhoods, stopping at vantage points and fishing village charm, before returning to your accommodation.

Learn to Surf at Sydney's Maroubra Beach

Catch your first waves at Maroubra Beach, a legendary Sydney break beloved by locals. This two-hour group lesson puts you on a soft board with an experienced coach in a 6:1 ratio, so you'll get genuine feedback rather than being left to flounder. You'll paddle out, pop up, and ride—all while the instructors keep an eye on conditions and your safety. Suits and boards supplied; bring swimmers and a towel.

Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket

A three-hour VIP tour of Cairns Aquarium where you'll hand-feed cownose rays and scatter-feed barramundi alongside a wildlife educator. You'll access restricted zones including the water filtration systems, coral propagation lab, and turtle rehabilitation ward. The tour rounds out with views of the on-site reptile breeding facility, giving you genuine insight into how the aquarium operates behind closed doors.

PADI Open Water Course

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over three days in Australia with small-group instruction and personalised attention. You'll complete confined-water training before heading to Rottnest Island on a private boat with just five other divers and your own guide. The course covers everything from basic skills to independent diving at recreational depths, finishing with a hot meal on the island. All tuition, materials and boat access are included—no surprise costs.

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

Cruise Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes and take in the working geography of one of the world's most recognisable waterfront stretches. You'll glide past sandstone headlands, hidden coves and the famous Opera House while a guide talks through the harbour's colonial past and how it shaped the city. Morning or afternoon departures let you choose your light and crowd preference.

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

Spend 90 minutes drifting down a tropical Queensland river on a sturdy twin-chamber tube, passing granite boulders and overhanging rainforest. This half-day outing from Cairns covers calm pools and gentle flowing sections, letting you cool off without demanding physical exertion. Morning pickups run from Cairns and the Northern Beaches; afternoon trips depart from Cairns only. All gear, a guide, and return transport are sorted.

4h 30mfrom AUD $89

Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry

★ 4.7 (601)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry

This 10.5-hour excursion combines Blue Mountains scenery with Sydney Wildlife Zoo and a harbour ferry return. Depart from CBD hotels for Glenbrook, then climb into the ranges to tackle three signature lookouts—Echo Point's Three Sisters, Cahill's Lookout above Megalong Valley, and Katoomba Cascades. At Scenic World, ride the Southern Hemisphere's steepest incline railway, glide the Skyway over temperate rainforest, and walk amongst native trees. Stop in Leura village for independent lunch, then head to the zoo for a digitally captured koala encounter before ferrying back to Circular Quay under the Harbour Bridge.

Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

A 3.5-hour river cruise departing Southbank at 10:30am, combining the Brisbane River with lunch at the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel. The voyage includes 45 minutes of guided cruising with morning tea and scones, a two-hour stopover to explore the heritage pub and nearby Newstead House, then a return journey downriver. Knowledgeable crew commentary fills the water-based sections, whilst the hotel visit centres on local beer tradition and classic pub fare.

XXXX Brewery Tour

Spend 90 minutes inside one of Queensland's oldest breweries, tracking grain and hops from storage through to the glass. Your guide walks you past active production floors, explains the craft behind each brew, and teaches you the mechanics of pouring a proper pint. Finish with three tastings of the brewery's current lineup. Note: packaging lines run Monday–Friday mornings only.

1h 30mfrom AUD $41

Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch

★ 4.7 (387)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch

A guided 10-hour loop from Launceston into Cradle Mountain National Park, taking in glacial scenery, old-growth forest walks and historic mountain huts. You'll circle Dove Lake on foot, explore the rainforest around Weindorfer's property, and stop at Sheffield to see the town's mural collection. Lunch and park entry included; no hiking experience needed.

10 hoursfrom AUD $225

Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast

★ 4.7 (312)

✈️ Transfers

Australia

Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast

Shared minivan service connecting Brisbane Airport directly to your Sunshine Coast accommodation. Depart on an hourly schedule from either terminal and arrive refreshed at your hotel entrance—no bus station transfers or navigating crowded carparks with luggage. Modern fleet, air-conditioned throughout, friendly check-in staff at departure, and a straightforward one-way journey that takes roughly an hour depending on traffic.

1 hourfrom AUD $89

Victor Harbor and Fleurieu Peninsula Tour

★ 4.7 (240)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Victor Harbor and Fleurieu Peninsula Tour

An eight-hour loop through South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, starting in the Adelaide Hills before rolling through the Scottish heritage town of Strathalbyn and the riverside settlement of Goolwa. You'll spend time in Victor Harbor—the region's main seaside hub—with options to walk the Causeway to Granite Island or explore the beachfront, then return via the coastal towns of Port Elliot and Middleton, finishing with views of Port Noarlunga and Glenelg. Small-group format keeps numbers manageable.

Swan Valley Tour from Perth: Wine, Beer and Chocolate Tastings

Spend eight hours touring the Swan Valley's finest producers on this tasting-focused day trip from Perth. You'll work through wine, beer and chocolate at multiple stops, with lunch at Mandoon Estate's brewery and a beer tasting finale at a local craft brewer. The itinerary balances quality sips with food pairings—cheese and chips included—across the region's most established and experimental producers.

Lady Enid Sailing and Snorkeling Day Trip including Whitehaven Beach

Sail the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands) aboard Lady Enid, a classic Australian yacht reserved for adults, over 9–11 hours. You'll steer if you wish or simply soak in the scenery as the crew navigates to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Swim in clear waters at Betty's Beach, snorkel the reefs, and feast on gourmet meals throughout the day—morning tea, lunch, afternoon refreshments—finishing with sparkling wine and antipasto as you return to port at sunset. With a maximum of 24 guests and four crew, service feels personal rather than perfunctory.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $295

Kakadu National Park Wildlife & Ubirr Rock Art Tour from Darwin

★ 4.7 (170)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Kakadu National Park Wildlife & Ubirr Rock Art Tour from Darwin

Spend 12 hours exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) from Darwin, where you'll track saltwater crocodiles at Cahills Crossing and trek to Ubirr Rock to examine Indigenous rock art spanning 20,000 years. Travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach with an experienced outback guide who'll navigate the World Heritage–listed landscape, pointing out native wildlife and explaining the region's cultural significance. An optional jumping crocodile cruise adds another perspective on the park's apex predators.

12 hoursfrom AUD $257

★ 4.7 (118)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Noosa Ocean Adventures: Dolphins

Chase dolphins along Noosa's coastline on a nimble catamaran with no more than a dozen passengers. Your skipper knows these waters intimately and times departures around tidal conditions to maximise wildlife encounters. The 90-minute outing prioritises safety—you'll wear a life jacket and get a full briefing—whilst the small group size means you're never crammed against strangers. Expect genuine close-ups rather than distant sightings from a floating carpark.

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Fully-guided Tour

Climb the 59 steps of Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse for unobstructed ocean views stretching across the coastline. Your guide walks you through the working mechanics of this 1904 beacon and shares stories of shipwrecks and the keepers who staffed the tower through storms and fog. Afterwards, explore the Lightkeepers' Museum in an original cottage to piece together 120 years of maritime drama along Western Australia's treacherous waters. The half-hour guided tour suits all fitness levels.

Full-Day Port Arthur Historic Site Tour and Admission Ticket

Spend a full day at Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania's UNESCO-listed convict-era complex. You'll have around seven hours to move through the grounds at your own pace, starting with a guided introduction to the site's layered history. The package covers admission to all buildings, a harbour walk, and a boat circuit around the peninsula. An air-conditioned coach gets you there and back.

10 hoursfrom AUD $120

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