Tours in Australia

90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

Explore Port River's most distinctive corners on this 90-minute guided cruise from Adelaide. Your skipper navigates you through the Ships Graveyard—a haunting collection of half-submerged vessels scattered across hidden backwaters—then into the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, home to one of Australia's few wild dolphin populations thriving within city limits. Expect local history woven throughout, sightings of resident dolphins (including calves in warmer months), and a working port perspective most visitors miss.

Sydney Taronga Zoo's Aussie Backyard Adventure Tour

Spend 90 minutes exploring Taronga Zoo's Australian wildlife precinct with a small group and expert guide. You'll walk through habitats housing native species you won't find anywhere else on Earth, learning what makes Australia's fauna so distinctly odd and brilliant. The tour includes an all-day zoo pass, so you can stay and wander the rest of the grounds afterwards.

Midday Sightseeing Cruise: 12.30pm-2pm (90min)

Drift along Brisbane River on a 90-minute afternoon cruise departing at 12:30pm. Pass beneath the Story Bridge, past Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the city skyline while a guide shares local stories and history. Afternoon tea, coffee and pastries are included, along with access to the onboard bar where you can purchase wine or cold drinks. The timing catches the river at its most photogenic in the Brisbane afternoon.

Australian National Maritime Museum Entry Ticket - See It All

Spend 1–4 hours at Sydney's Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour, exploring galleries devoted to shipping heritage and modern beach life. The SEE IT ALL ticket grants access to permanent and rotating exhibitions plus four working heritage vessels moored outside, where children can clamber aboard. Suitable for solo visitors and families wanting a flexible, self-guided pace through Australia's relationship with the sea.

SeaQuest Day Trips to Outer Barrier Reef

Spend four hours exploring the outer reef from Cairns on SeaQuest, with the option to snorkel or dive at two separate sites. Beginners can try diving under close supervision without certification, while qualified divers work independently to approved depths. The eight-hour excursion includes all gear, meals, hot showers, and a guided snorkel tour, departing early and returning by late afternoon.

Blue Mountains Small-Group Insider Tour from Sydney

This 10-hour small-group tour ventures into the Blue Mountains World Heritage area with just 10 travellers, departing Sydney before 7:30 am to beat traffic. You'll trek through dramatic gorges, river valleys and wilderness rarely seen from standard lookouts, guided by a local who shares insights throughout the drive and walks. The day involves genuine ground-level exploration—waterproof boots recommended—revealing the Blue Mountains' scale and geological drama that photographs don't capture.

Tropical Fruit World Farm Full Tour

A 2.5-hour guided tour of a working 200-acre tropical fruit plantation overlooking the Tweed Valley, just 20 minutes from Gold Coast airport. The farm blends commercial production with environmental stewardship, offering hands-on encounters with fruit cultivation, native wildlife, and bush tucker traditions. You'll taste seasonal harvests, cruise through wetlands, explore a fauna park, and sample farm-made products at the on-site café and gift shop.

One Way Airport Transfer: Proserpine-Airlie Beach (or vice versa)

Get from Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach in 35 minutes with drivers who know the Whitsundays inside out. This family-run transfer service has been shuttling travellers since 2006, picking up from all accommodation types across Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, and surrounds. Your driver doubles as a local guide—expect tips on hidden spots, reef operators, and what's actually worth your time rather than tourist traps.

Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest

Launch from a plane above Cairns and freefall towards the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) and rainforest canopy in a tandem skydive. This three-hour experience pairs you with a qualified jumper for the jump itself, with all gear provided. You'll exit at up to 15,000 feet and drift back down over some of Australia's most striking landscapes. No prior skydiving experience required, though reasonable fitness is essential.

Port Stephens Unlimited Sandboarding and Sand Surfing

Glide down Port Stephens' expansive sand dunes on either a sit-down or stand-up board during a relaxed 2-hour session. This family-run outfit is the only operator hereabouts offering both styles, with instruction and supervision included throughout. Setup includes shaded rest areas with tables and chairs, so you can pace yourself comfortably between runs. Transport from the meeting point and national park entry are sorted.

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Palm Cove

Sail aboard the Wavedancer catamaran from Port Douglas to Low Isles, a protected coral cay an hour offshore. This 10-hour day trip combines reef exploration with island time, anchoring in a sheltered lagoon where snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tours and guided walks unfold at an easy pace. Numbers stay modest to preserve the island's quiet character. Includes all meals, expert marine guidance and hotel transfers from Palm Cove.

Cabot Trail 6 Hour Private Tour by Discover The Island Tours

When Em from our team tried this private Cabot Trail tour out of Sydney, Nova Scotia, we got a genuine sense of what makes the route special — without the cruise-ship crowds. It's a 6–7 hour loop through one of Canada's most famous coastal drives, and the appeal is the flexibility: you pick the pace, the stops, and what matters to you. The area feels remote and dramatic — steep cliffs, fishing villages, ocean vistas — but it's surprisingly accessible if you've got transport sorted. This one suits day-trippers off cruise ships or anyone staying nearby who wants a personalised read on the region rather than a fixed itinerary.

2 Day Uluru Red Centre Rock Tour from Alice Springs to Yulara

A two-day small-group expedition through Australia's Red Centre, based from Alice Springs to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park near Yulara. You'll explore two of the continent's most striking geological formations with a local guide, camp under the stars in permanent safari tents or traditional swags, and walk through Aboriginal cultural sites and rock art galleries. Meals, park entry, and guided bush walks across roughly 5km of terrain are included, giving you direct access to one of the world's most remote and spiritually significant landscapes.

Magnetic Island Jet Ski Experience: The Top End in 2 Hours

Throttle your own jet ski around Magnetic Island's eleven bays on this three-hour coastal run guided by a local. Eight of these coves are only reachable by water; you'll carve past volcanic headlands, skim the Five Bays' untouched shoreline, and finish at Horseshoe Bay. Your guide handles safety and shares genuine knowledge of island ecology and wildlife while you steer. Small group, no licence needed, all kit supplied.

Full-Day Canberra Brewery, Wineries & Distillery tour /w lunch

Spend nine hours sampling Canberra's craft beverage scene across a brewery, couple of wineries, and a distillery. This full-day outing picks you up from central locations and handles all the driving, so you can focus on tasting. Lunch and shared cheese platters keep energy up between venues, while the air-conditioned coach means you're comfortable whether sampling or chatting with fellow drinkers.

Rottnest Island Transfer Flights - by Plane

Hop between Perth and Rottnest Island by fixed-wing aircraft on a 15-minute flight timed to suit your schedule. You'll bank over the Indian Ocean, spot Perth's skyline receding behind, and watch Rottnest's turquoise bays and white sand unfold beneath you—the aerial perspective reveals why the island captivates so many. Window seats standard. Free parking at the airfield.

Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory

A 10-hour coastal drive through Western Australia's southwest, departing from Perth to explore Busselton's famous jetty and surrounding regions. Your private driver navigates through Mandurah, Bunbury, and Capel, stopping for photos along the way. After reaching Busselton, you'll have time to walk the historic jetty or opt for the train ride to the Underwater Observatory. Return via the inland dairy route through Brunswick and Wokalup, with a stop at Harvey cheese factory before heading home.

Montalto Vineyard: Mornington Peninsula Discovery Wine Tasting and Lunch

Spend four hours at Montalto on the Mornington Peninsula tasting wines whilst seated amongst the vines and kitchen gardens. A sommelier guides you through current and older vintages before a shared lunch built around produce grown on the estate itself. This is a chance to understand the vineyard's methods and philosophy rather than simply sip at a bar.

Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

Cruise the Brisbane River for 90 minutes from mid-morning, spotting the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, city skyline and Story Bridge whilst a guide shares local stories and history. You'll get morning tea with scones and jam, a souvenir map, and access to the onboard café and bar. It's a straightforward way to see Brisbane's landmarks without leaving your seat.

Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

Spend a full day exploring Victoria's Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley, combining heritage steam-train travel on Puffing Billy with close-ups of native wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary. You'll ride the restored narrow-gauge railway from Belgrave to Emerald Lake, browse the chocolate factory, and move between locations in an air-conditioned coach. Perfect for mixing active sightseeing with downtime, this eight-hour itinerary suits all fitness levels and welcomes prams for young children.

Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

Spend ten hours sailing the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands) aboard Camira, a sprawling catamaran built for small groups. You'll navigate to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, where a guided walk leads to panoramic views across turquoise waters. Slip into the fringing reef for snorkelling, walk across silica sand, and refuel with BBQ lunch and drinks served throughout the day. The boat handles the sailing; you handle the relaxation.

Blue Mountains Deluxe Small-Group Eco Wildlife Tour from Sydney

A 10-hour loop through the Blue Mountains World Heritage area departing Sydney, with stops at remote vantage points and wildlife encounters away from the main tourist crowds. Travel in a small group of no more than 14 passengers aboard a Mercedes coach with leather seats and air conditioning. Meet native kangaroos, koalas, emus and birdlife at Calmsley Hill City Farm, enjoy morning tea, and optionally lunch with panoramic views at the Boilerhouse Restaurant. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off for selected accommodation.

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

A 50-minute cruise through Launceston's waterways aboard the Lady Launceston, a restored 1890s-style vessel. You'll drift past Kings Wharf and the working Seaport before entering Cataract Gorge, where the boat's silent electric motor lets you hear the skipper's stories about the area's maritime past. Towering sandstone cliffs frame the journey, best appreciated from the open deck without glass between you and the water.

Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Original

Walk through Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane's 120,000-strong necropolis, on a 2-hour guided tour led by haunted-historian Jack Sim. Uncover documented accounts of a moving statue, a governor's ghost, black widow murderers, and a buried boxer across thousands of graves, tombs and crypts. You'll receive a copy of Sim's book Ghosts of Toowong Cemetery and support the Haunted Heritage Fund with your admission.

4-Hour Outback Gourmet Food & Aboriginal Art Tour

A 4-hour walking tour through Darwin's restaurant scene paired with street art and historical context. You'll taste over 12 dishes at three award-winning venues, sampling native ingredients like crocodile and kangaroo alongside tropical fruits and Aboriginal bush foods. Between bites, your guide shares stories of Darwin's multicultural roots, wartime past, and contemporary art scene—including immersive augmented reality street murals that respond to your phone.

1 Hour Quad Bike Tours, only 30 minutes from Perth

Tear through 300 hectares of Western Australian bushland on a fully automatic quad bike, half an hour north of Perth. This one-hour private tour suits riders of all abilities—no licence needed, no manual gears to wrestle with. Your guide navigates you through a mix of sand, gravel, mud and red earth tracks, with jumps and dips built into the route. A safety briefing gets you sorted before you head out.

Lane Poole Park Dwellingup - Tree Ropes Course

Navigate the canopy at Lane Poole Reserve, roughly 90 minutes south of Perth, on Western Australia's pioneering tree rope course. Spend two and a half hours clipped in and moving through the forest—crossing suspended wooden walkways, testing your balance on taut lines, and launching down ziplines from heights up to 25 metres. The park offers routes scaled for beginners (2-metre circuits) through to seriously vertiginous challenges, welcoming participants from four years old.

Southern Highlands & South Coast Private Tour From Sydney

This nine-hour private tour sweeps south from Sydney through dramatic coastal and highland scenery. You'll cross the engineering feat of Sea Cliff Bridge, witness water geysers erupting from coastal rock formations, trek through canopy walkways, and visit art deco villages renowned for local wine. A local guide navigates the winding roads while you absorb sweeping ocean vistas, plunging waterfalls, and the raw power of the Southern Highlands landscape.

Brisbane Region: Peel Island Cruise

Sirromet Winery Tour and Wine Tasting

Spend 90 minutes at Sirromet Winery on Mount Cotton exploring how award-winning Granite Belt wines are crafted. A WSET-qualified guide walks you through the production facility, barrel hall and cellar, then guides you through six of the winery's standout vintages. Learn how a Queensland family built one of the state's most recognised wine labels from the ground up.

Bush Tucker and Crab Encounters Cruise

A 2-hour hands-on cruise along the Tweed River where you fish, pump for yabbies in shallow waters, and haul crab pots to see what you've caught. The guide runs an interactive talk on mud crabs, you'll feed pelicans up close, and enjoy morning tea whilst drifting through the Terranora Lakes waterways. All gear and fishing licences provided—perfect for families wanting to get properly wet and learn how locals work these waters.

Sunset Private Brisbane CBD + Mt Coot-tha Helicopter Experience

Lift off from Archerfield Airport at dusk for a 30-minute private helicopter circuit over Brisbane's inner city. Your group of up to three skims past the Gabba, Suncorp Stadium, South Bank precinct, and the Story Bridge as the sun dips low, painting the skyline in gold. You'll wear noise-cancelling headsets and have unobstructed views from your own aircraft—no strangers, no queuing.

E-Bike Hire & Mountain Bike Hire Port of Eden

Rent an e-bike or mountain bike from Eden's harbour and chart your own route through coastal trails and lookouts. This 4-hour hire suits independent explorers keen to cover ground without a guide. Roll down to Aslings Beach, loop past Lake Cuarlo, and climb to Rotary Lookout for sweeping vistas. Available for cruise passengers and day-trippers, the fleet ranges from pedal-assist machines to traditional mountain bikes, so you can pick what suits your legs and the terrain.

Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour

A 12–13 hour private drive along Victoria's legendary coastal road, stopping at the region's most striking natural formations and seaside villages. You'll visit the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks, Loch Ard Gorge, and the towns of Lorne, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell, with plenty of time to explore each spot at your own pace. The route showcases dramatic cliff faces, golden sand and sculpted rock, with minimal crowding compared to standard group tours.

Cairns airport to port Douglas private Transfers one way

Private sedan transfer from Cairns airport to Port Douglas covering roughly 60 kilometres in about an hour. The service operates a fleet of electric Teslas and Mercedes minivans with professional drivers trained in hospitality and safety. You'll travel in comfort with bottled water provided, choosing between a compact sedan for solo travellers or a spacious seven-seater for groups or families. The company prioritises reliability and eco-conscious operations without sacrifice to service quality.

Kuranda 60 minute Quad Bike Experience and Petting Farm

Trade horse riding for quad biking across a sprawling Kuranda cattle station stocked with Angus, Brahman and Wagyu herds. This three-hour outing pairs a full hour of ATV riding through rolling pasture with hands-on access to the working farm's petting zoo and horse stables. You'll navigate the property on your own machine, kitted out with safety gear, getting a genuine feel for how the operation runs.

2 hour Seals & Seadragon Swim

A two-hour snorkel trip departing daily from Sorrento Pier puts you in the water with Australian fur seals and weedy sea dragons in their natural habitat. You'll spend time both boating and in the water, with all gear provided and a meal included. Optional naturalist talks help you understand what you're seeing. It's designed for mixed fitness levels, making it accessible whether you're a confident swimmer or just keen to get in the water.

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Spend ten to twelve hours exploring Australia's oldest rainforest on the far north Queensland coast. This full-day outing combines a Welcome to Country ceremony and smoke ritual with the Kuku Yalanji people, a dip in Mossman Gorge's pools, a river cruise hunting for crocodiles and birdlife, and walks through dense jungle where the forest literally meets the beach. A guide leads throughout, lunch is provided, and hotel transfers bracket the day.

Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch

Spend two and a quarter hours cruising Sydney Harbour on a shared vessel, taking in hidden coves and dramatic cliffs whilst tucking into a buffet lunch. Live commentary tracks the harbour's geography and landmarks as you float past some of the city's most recognisable spots. The buffet caters to most dietary requirements—vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options included—with tea, coffee and cake also on offer. Groups max out at 80 people, keeping things relatively intimate despite the shared nature of the experience.

Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

A full-day loop through North Queensland's rainforest, combining two iconic railways with wildlife encounters and Indigenous storytelling. You'll travel via the open-air Skyrail Cableway and the vintage Scenic Railway, punctuating the journey with stops at a working wildlife park, butterfly aviary, and the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Includes an amphibious Army Duck ride through the forest and a BBQ lunch. Ten hours total.