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Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

★ 4.5 (618)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Combine two of Far North Queensland's most scenic transport experiences in a single 8-hour outing from Cairns. Travel via Skyrail Rainforest Cableway one direction and the heritage Kuranda Scenic Railway the other, both offering unobstructed views across rainforest canopy and down to waterfalls. Gold Class seating on the railway adds comfort, whilst skip-the-line access cuts queues. Several hours in Kuranda village allows time to browse local shops and wildlife encounters before your return journey.

Barossa Valley Food & Wine Tour

Spend eight hours exploring Barossa Valley's wine country with visits to 3–4 wineries ranging from established names to smaller producers. You'll taste wines across the region, enjoy a seated lunch at Kies Winery, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with knowledgeable commentary. Hotel pickups and drop-offs cover Adelaide CBD and Glenelg. The tour accommodates groups of 2–30 people, and you can request specific wineries or skip stops to suit your preferences.

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Spot wild bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat during this 90-minute afternoon cruise along Port Stephens. Navigate between the dramatic Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands with an onboard guide explaining dolphin behaviour and ecology. The vessel offers boom-net rides for those keen to get wet—bring swimmers and a towel if you want to take the plunge.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koalas from Melbourne

Spend your afternoon on Phillip Island spotting koalas in their native bushland, then witness one of Australia's most remarkable wildlife events: thousands of Little Penguins returning from the ocean to their burrows at dusk. This 10-hour return trip from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) includes access to the Koala Conservation Reserve, clifftop views at The Nobbies where fur seals gather offshore, and reserved viewing at the famous Penguin Parade. Travel by air-conditioned coach with experienced commentary and explore the Visitor Centre to understand penguin conservation efforts.

10 hoursfrom AUD $180

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Trip: Chill and Grill

★ 4.5 (221)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Trip: Chill and Grill

Spend eleven-and-a-half hours exploring Whitehaven Beach and its surrounding islands on this full-day guided excursion in the Whitsundays. You'll cruise through the archipelago, hike to the famous Hill Inlet Lookout for sweeping vistas, then settle onto the brilliant silica sand for six hours of beach time. Tuck into a beachside sausage sizzle with morning and afternoon tea included, swim in stinger-protected waters, and choose your own pace—whether that's lazing under the sun or wandering the Southern Lookout.

11h 30mfrom AUD $279

Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Perth

★ 4.5 (81)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Perth

Spend nine and a half hours exploring Rottnest Island's protected landscapes via guided bus tour, vintage train journey, and coastal walks. This full-day excursion from Perth takes you through salt lakes, banksia woodlands, and secluded beaches while stopping at Oliver Hill's restored military tunnels and gun emplacements. Light lunch and ferry transfers included. You'll return to Perth by 6pm.

Peninsula Hot Springs Day Trip with Bathing Entry from Melbourne

Escape [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) for a six-and-a-half-hour thermal bathing adventure on the Mornington Peninsula, just 90 minutes away. The award-winning Bath House offers over 70 different soaking pools and water experiences inspired by traditions across the globe. Round-trip transport from Melbourne is included, letting you arrive relaxed and leave even more so. Spend your day moving between hot pools, steam rooms, and quiet lounges at your own pace—proper restoration without the rush.

Granite Skywalk Porongurups

Head out from Albany to Porongurup National Park for a guided scramble up Castle Rock, culminating in the Granite Skywalk's sweeping vistas. The half-day expedition pairs a moderately strenuous hike with lunch and wine tasting at Ironwood Estate Wines, balancing physical challenge against regional flavours and views across the landscape.

5 hoursfrom AUD $169

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

★ 4.5 (439)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

This 11-hour loop from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) takes you through the Dandenong Ranges and out to Phillip Island. You'll ride the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train from Emerald Lake to Belgrave, stop at The Nobbies clifftop lookout, then head to Phillip Island Wildlife Park for the evening penguin parade—when little penguins return from the ocean to their burrows at dusk. Air-conditioned coach throughout, with a guide leading the way.

11 hoursfrom AUD $239

★ 4.5 (322)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour

Explore the Blue Mountains at your own rhythm with this all-day hop-on hop-off bus service. Board and exit at multiple stops around the region, guided by detailed maps and walking notes in your included handbook. Drivers provide live narration and local knowledge throughout the journey. Your ticket extends to three days if you're staying in the area, plus you'll unlock discounts at local cafés, shops, accommodation and attractions.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Afternoon Discovery Cruise

Sail Sydney Harbour aboard a restored timber tall ship—either the Southern Swan or Soren Larsen—for 90 minutes of working canvas and historic views. You'll glide past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the deck of a proper sailing vessel, not a tour boat. Light snacks included. Weekdays April through early October run on the Coral Trekker instead.

1h 30mfrom AUD $69

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

★ 4.5 (211)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

A 10-hour guided tour from Brisbane into the Sunshine Coast hinterland and beaches. You'll visit Montville's artisan precinct and Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve for views across the Glass House Mountains, then head to Eumundi Markets to browse local craftwork and produce. The route continues to Noosa Heads where you have time to swim, walk the coastal trails through the national park, or simply sit by the water. Your guide shares local knowledge throughout, and the small group size (max 21) keeps things unhurried and personal.

10 hoursfrom AUD $169

Uluru Sunrise (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta Half Day Trip

★ 4.5 (184)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Uluru Sunrise (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta Half Day Trip

Catch Uluru's colour shift at dawn from Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, then drive across the red centre while your local guide unpacks the park's deep history. Finish with a walk into Walpa Gorge's towering red walls, where rare desert plants cling to life in the sheltered canyon. Five hours total, hotel transfers included. The early alarm pays off.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Lunch Cruise

Sail Sydney Harbour aboard the Coral Trekker, a 1930s wooden tall ship with distinctive rust-red sails, for a two-hour lunch cruise. Fresh food is prepared on board as you drift past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from a working vessel that feels like stepping back in time. This isn't museum theatre—you're on an actual square-rigged ship, available Wednesday to Friday April–August, plus Mondays September.

Jervis Bay Tour with Dolphins, Kangaroos & World's Whitest Beach

A 12-hour coastal expedition from Sydney to Jervis Bay combining marine life encounters, beach exploration, and native wildlife spotting. Board a boat to track bottlenose dolphins through protected waters, walk the luminous sands of Hyams Beach (certified world record for whiteness), and venture into Booderee National Park to observe kangaroos in their natural habitat. Small groups and bilingual guides keep the experience personal and informative.

12 hoursfrom AUD $189

★ 4.5 (55)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Escape Hunt Sydney

Escape Hunt Sydney locks your group in a themed room for 60 minutes of puzzle-solving under time pressure. Teams of 2–5 work through interconnected clues to break free, then decompress in the licensed lounge with complimentary photos and tea. Designed for families, friends, corporate groups and school outings, it demands lateral thinking and collaboration rather than physical prowess.

Lady Enid Sunset Sail Airlie Beach - Adults Only

Spend two hours aboard Lady Enid, an adults-only sailing vessel that limits numbers to 24 guests for genuine breathing room. You'll drift through Airlie Beach waters as the sun descends, sipping an opening Aperol Spritz and nibbling antipasto while the crew shares local knowledge about the Whitsundays' ecology and heritage. The bar stocks beer, wine and soft drinks if you fancy another round. Once darkness falls, the coastal lights become your backdrop for the return to Coral Sea Marina.

2 hoursfrom AUD $105

Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

★ 4.5 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Spend nine and a half hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's coastal stretches and local food culture. This tour combines a scenic drive through the region's favourite spots with a return ferry crossing on Searoad Ferries, taking in views of the coastline and farmland. You'll pick strawberries (seasonal, November to April), stop at a harborside café for lunch, and travel in an air-conditioned coach throughout the day.

Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

A 2 hours 45 minutes catamaran journey from Sydney Harbour that rushes you past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge toward open water where humpback whales breach and play. The fast-track design maximises your time watching these marine mammals in their element rather than stuck at sea. Indoor and outdoor decks give you flexibility to chase the best sightings, whether you're seasoning your sea legs or seeking shelter from the elements.

2h 45mfrom AUD $89

Hobart City Sightseeing Tour including MONA Admission

★ 4.5 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Hobart City Sightseeing Tour including MONA Admission

Spend eight hours exploring Hobart's landmarks and Tasmania's most talked-about art venue. Your guide steers you through the city's key spots before delivering you to MONA, where provocative contemporary works sit alongside ancient artefacts in converted sandstone bunkers. The river views and museum's subterranean galleries make for an absorbing day that balances local history with boundary-pushing art.

Horse and Quad bike tour with a visit to a Petting Zoo

Spend two hours on an Australian farm combining quad biking and horse riding with time at the petting zoo. You'll get thirty minutes on an ATV, thirty minutes in the saddle, and a chance to handle the farm's animals up close. Safety gear is provided. The experience suits families and mixed abilities, though it's not suitable for those with spinal issues, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay - Active Tour

A full-day active journey from Launceston to Hobart that features Freycinet National Park and the acclaimed Wineglass Bay. You'll walk designated tracks with a guide, stop at scenic vantage points along Tasmania's East Coast, and cover significant ground in twelve hours. National Park entry is included. Best suited to those with moderate fitness; minimum age eight years.

12 hoursfrom AUD $215

Ultimate Great Ocean Road Morning Escape Full Day Tour

★ 4.5 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Ultimate Great Ocean Road Morning Escape Full Day Tour

Chase the morning light along Australia's most celebrated coastline on this 12–13 hour loop. You'll depart early to reach the dramatic western stretch of the Great Ocean Road, where limestone formations like London Bridge and the 12 Apostles glow in soft sunrise colours. The route weaves through national parks, touches down in the laid-back seaside town of Apollo Bay, and passes the Memorial Arch. It's a full sensory day: rugged cliffs, coastal towns, and stretches of driving woven together without pretence.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $99

★ 4.5 (552)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Hop aboard a fully guided bus tour around Sydney's most recognisable sites over three and a half hours. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with a local guide who shares genuine stories—not pre-recorded commentary—while stopping frequently for photographs. The route covers Sydney's architectural and historical highlights, concluding at the Opera House with an optional drop-off at Hyde Park instead. This tour works at a pace suited to all fitness levels and includes a complimentary city map.

Near Gold Coast: Crystal Castle Admission Ticket

Venture 45 minutes inland from the Gold Coast to a crystal-filled estate in Byron Bay's hinterland. Your day pass grants access to the world's largest collection of giant geodes, including 5.5-metre smoky quartz Guardians and a 120-million-year-old amethyst cavity you can sit inside. The grounds incorporate a Chartres-inspired labyrinth, a Peace Stupa blessed by the Dalai Lama, and scheduled sound baths with crystal bowls, meditation sessions, and a guided tour through subtropical gardens. Bring walking shoes and a hat.

Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour - For Cruise Ship Passengers Only

A seven-hour tasting circuit designed exclusively for cruise passengers disembarking at Penneshaw. You'll visit a working vineyard, three producer outlets showcasing the island's food culture, and The Lavender Farm for seasonal scones and refreshment. Wine and gin tastings are built into the itinerary, giving you a genuine flavour of [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s artisan scene without the rush of a standard port day.

4-Night Murray River Cruise on the classic Murray Princess

Spend four nights aboard the Murray Princess, a historic paddle wheeler tracing the Murray River through inland Australia. This cruise combines riverside heritage with outback culture—visit Aboriginal archaeological sites, working sheep stations, and local wineries whilst spotting native wildlife from the water. You'll settle into an outside cabin, enjoy daily meals and wine tastings, and choose from optional shore excursions at each port. The journey moves at a relaxed pace, letting you absorb the river's natural rhythms and colonial history.

Great Barrier Reef and MOUA Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island

A 10-hour voyage from Townsville or Magnetic Island to John Brewer Reef, featuring the MOUA—the Southern Hemisphere's first museum of underwater art. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor's submerged Coral Greenhouse anchors this reef conservation hub, where you'll snorkel or dive amongst sculpted gardens, tropical fish schools, and frequent sightings of turtles, rays and reef sharks. The experience pairs reef ecology talks with hands-on water time across depths suited to beginners through advanced divers.

10 hoursfrom AUD $384

Private Brisbane City Helicopter Tour (Daytime Flight Experience)

★ 4.5 (37)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Private Brisbane City Helicopter Tour (Daytime Flight Experience)

Pilot a 30-minute helicopter circuit over Brisbane from Archerfield Airport, taking in the Gabba, Suncorp Stadium, South Bank, and the Story Bridge from above. The experience covers registration, safety briefing, flight time, and airfield procedures for up to three passengers. Weather and air traffic control permitting, you'll see the city's sprawl and waterways laid out beneath you—a perspective most travellers never get.

30 minfrom AUD $291

Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)

★ 4.5 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)

Spend nine hours exploring Kuranda's rainforest interior with Tropic Wings, Cairns' longest-running coach operator. You'll ride a restored WWII Army Duck through Rainforestation Nature Park, hand-feed kangaroos, encounter a Cassowary, and learn boomerang and spear techniques from Aboriginal guides. The outbound journey uses an electric bus; you'll return via the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through mountainous terrain.

Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard - Sweet Indulgence Experience

Spend 45 minutes pairing regional dessert wines with artisan chocolates crafted on-site at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard in the Hunter Valley. Each wine selection has been deliberately matched with a corresponding chocolate to amplify taste and aroma. Wines arrive pre-poured, letting you settle in and savour at your own rhythm without rush or formality.

Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

Spend your day on Green Island, a coral-fringed speck on the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) accessible by fast catamaran from Cairns. You'll have four to five hours to explore the island and surrounding waters—snorkel in the shallows, descend in the semi-submersible to watch coral gardens without getting wet, or simply walk the beach. Hotel transfers bracket your day, and morning tea is included. The reef tax is built in.

8 hoursfrom AUD $157

★ 4.5 (623)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Explore Hobart's waterfront, heritage quarters and cultural landmarks aboard an open-top double-decker bus. Choose between 24 or 48-hour tickets, then hop off wherever takes your fancy—Salamanca Place, Battery Point, the Cascade Brewery or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Stay upstairs for sweeping city views or hop down for a closer look. Ninety minutes covers the full loop, but you set the pace.

Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour

Uncover Hobart's rougher chapters on foot through 90 minutes of back-alley storytelling. This walking tour traces the city's former drinking dens, red-light quarters and underworld characters—convicts, smugglers, dodgy dealings—told by someone who knows the streets. Small groups of up to 12 mean you'll actually hear the guide. Drinks at each stop are your shout, not included in the price.

Prima - Overnight Sailing Experience of the Whitsundays

Sail the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands) aboard Prima, a 12-berth monohull offering two days away from the tourist circuit. You'll help work the boat, snorkel at pristine reefs, and eat well with the crew—all the breathing room a proper sailing adventure needs. The Whitsundays' turquoise waters and sheltered anchorages make this feel less like a tour and more like you've borrowed a mate's yacht.

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel Tasting

Tour the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks facility in regional Queensland to discover how this fourth-generation family business has built a global reputation. Walk through interactive galleries featuring flavour-identification stations and behind-the-scenes brewery footage, then sit down with a trained taster to sample the full lineup of ginger beers and other craft brews. Take home a mixed six-pack of your chosen bottles.

Brisbane: Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain

Spend a leisurely 7–8 hours exploring Tamborine Mountain's family-run vineyards with a small group and knowledgeable local guide. The tour whisks you between two wineries for guided tastings, includes time to wander Gallery Walk's independent shops, and leaves room for lunch at one of the mountain's cafés. You control the pace—linger longer at a vineyard you love, or skip ahead if you prefer. Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from Brisbane locations takes the stress out of the drive.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $179

★ 4.5 (29)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm

A 50-minute cruise on the Lady Launceston through Launceston's riverfront and into Cataract Gorge. The vessel's silent electric motor lets you drift past Kings Wharf and the Seaport before entering the gorge proper, where towering cliffs frame unobstructed views from comfortable seats. The skipper shares local history and stories throughout, making sense of what you're seeing.

Koala and Wildlife Park Discover Magnetic Islands Native Animals

Spend 90 minutes at Magnetic Island's wildlife park learning about Australia's native animals from rangers who know their stuff. You'll spot koalas, wombats, pythons, turtles and crocodiles up close while picking up genuine conservation insights. Small groups keep things personal rather than rushed, and the experience works for everyone from toddlers to adults. The focus stays on animal welfare—no forced interactions, just real education about how these creatures live.

1h 30mfrom AUD $50

Shore Excursion: Hobart's Best In Half A Day

★ 4.5 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Shore Excursion: Hobart's Best In Half A Day

Hit Hobart's highlights in one efficient morning. Your guide drives you through the city centre to catch Salamanca Market (Saturdays only), where local artists, producers and street performers fill the squares. You'll roll through Coal River Valley's vineyards, then explore Richmond—a Georgian township built by convicts, anchored by Australia's oldest stone bridge and church. Lunch is yours to claim from Richmond's cafés. End at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to handle kangaroos and spot Tasmanian devils, wombats and echidnas. Cruise terminal pickup and drop-off included.

4h 30mfrom AUD $140

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