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

Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour
Travel by ferry across Sydney Harbour to Taronga Zoo, taking in the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and waterfront views along the way. Your round-trip ticket includes zoo entry, giving you a full day to explore the animal collections and expansive grounds overlooking the city. The zoo opens at 9:30am and closes at 4:30pm, so catching an early ferry maximises your time with the residents.

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Spend nine to thirteen hours on Moreton Island, Australia's third-largest sand island, combining three distinct activities in one outing. Departing from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, you'll navigate the island's sandy expanses by 4WD to the Tangalooma Wrecks for snorkelling and kayaking among coral reefs, then tackle towering dunes on a sandboard. Lunch on the beach and scenic downtime round out the day. Transport, equipment, wetsuits and life vests are included; national park and ferry levies apply on departure.

Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Night-time Stargazing Tour from Perth
Head out from Perth to the Pinnacles, a stark limestone landscape that transforms under fading light. This eight-hour evening tour captures the desert as the sun dips below the horizon, then settles in for stargazing under genuinely dark skies—the kind of clarity you won't find near the city. Watch the landscape shift colour as day gives way to night, spot constellations without light pollution, then refuel with dinner at a local pub. Hotel pickup and afternoon tea included.

SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket
Ride to the top of Q1 on the Gold Coast and take in unobstructed views across 360 degrees from 230 metres up. SkyPoint is Australia's sole beachside observation deck, straddling Surfers Paradise with sightlines that sweep the shoreline, urban sprawl, and hinterland ranges all at once. Spend two hours scanning the horizon, or settle into the bar and bistro to watch the coast shift through daylight into evening.

Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour
Combine two of Hobart's best viewpoints with this dual-ticket pass. Ride the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus up to 1270 metres for panoramic vistas across the city and coast, with 30 minutes at the summit and optional bushwalk detours. Then descend to the Red Decker City Loop—an open-top double-decker circuit hitting 20 stops around Hobart's waterfront and landmarks. Your 48-hour city ticket lets you hop on and off as you please, or ride the full 90-minute loop top-deck. Valid all day.

Great Ocean Road Must-See Extended Tour – 12 Apostles & Beyond
A 13-hour coastal drive tracing the Great Ocean Road's most dramatic stretches. You'll start early to catch the morning light, stopping at the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before swinging inland through rainforest where wild koalas hang in the trees. The route loops through seaside towns with lunch overlooking Apollo Bay, a chocolate factory visit, and lesser-known lookouts. Bilingual driver handles navigation and commentary, leaving you free to absorb the limestone cliffs and ocean swells.

Full-Day Mount Buller Tour
This 15-hour full-day adventure departs [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) before dawn and takes you through the Yarra Valley and Victorian High Country to Mount Buller, one of Australia's most established alpine resorts. You'll have over five hours to spend on the snowfields doing whatever appeals: carving down slopes, toboganning, or simply wandering the winter landscape. The drive itself is spectacular, and a stop in Mansfield lets you sort kit hire before heading up the mountain.

Marvellous Melbourne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Navigate [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD on your own terms with this GPS-guided audio walk led by local Mitch. Starting at Birrarung Marr and finishing at Hamer Hall, you'll discover Federation Square, the Block Arcade, and quieter corners most visitors miss. Along the route, Indigenous Gunai Kurnai perspectives and live street music ground the city's story in real voices rather than guidebook generics. Sixty minutes, offline app access, lifetime replay.

Cataract Gorge Cruise 3:30 pm
Slip into Launceston's Cataract Gorge aboard the Lady Launceston, a restored 1890s vessel powered silently by electric drive. This 50-minute cruise departs at 3:30 pm and winds past the historic Kings Wharf and riverfront precinct before entering the gorge itself, where towering rock walls rise above the water. The skipper shares the area's layered history as you settle into comfortable deck seating, taking in unobstructed views of one of Australia's most dramatic natural features.

Sydney Half Day Tour - Private & Personalized with a Local Guide
Spend 3–4 hours walking Sydney with a local who knows the city beyond postcards. After you share your interests via a quick questionnaire, your host meets you at your accommodation and builds the itinerary in real time—whether you want to understand how neighborhoods tick, dive into architectural stories, eat where locals eat, or simply wander and talk. It's flexible, unscripted, and shaped entirely by what you want to discover.

Gangsters to Glamour Bar Tour in Fitzroy
This three-hour walking tour traces Fitzroy's transformation from prosperous neighbourhood to crime-ridden slum and back to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s cultural heartland. Navigate narrow laneways while uncovering tales of 1920s gang violence, indigenous heritage, Spanish settlement and the gritty forces that shaped the suburb. Stop at three standout bars that epitomise the area's reinvention. You'll leave with exclusive bar maps, tour photos and a mystery gift.

Hobart to Launceston via Wineglass Bay - Active Tour
Drive from Hobart to Launceston across 11.5 hours, threading through coastal villages and into Freycinet National Park for a moderate walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout. The centrepiece is a 60-minute uphill trek rewarding you with views across the crescent beach and granite peaks—or push further to reach the sand itself. You'll also taste oysters fresh from the marine farm, explore Honeymoon Bay, and visit Cape Tourville Lighthouse before heading north to Launceston.

d'Arenberg Distilled Tour
Spend four hours at d'Arenberg in McLaren Vale exploring wine, spirits and contemporary art. The experience combines tastings from the winery's flagship range and Settlers Spirits gin selection with a two-course lunch and access to the Salvador Dalí exhibition. You'll learn what sets their Dead Arm wines apart while moving between tasting rooms and gallery spaces. A self-guided cultural deep-dive rather than a surface-level estate crawl.

Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide
This 16-hour day tour from Adelaide takes you by coach and ferry to [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island), a rugged granite wilderness off South Australia's coast. You'll explore Flinders Chase National Park—home to the wave-sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the sea-arch wonder of Admirals Arch—then walk Seal Bay's beach alongside lounging fur seals. A wildlife park visit and guided commentary from your local driver round out the experience, with lunch included. It's the tightest itinerary for seeing the island's standout attractions in one push.

Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Explore Darwin's highlights on your own schedule with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. The open-top double-decker route covers 12 stops including Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront and Fort Hill Wharf. Jump off to linger at spots that grab you, then catch the next bus. Prefer to stay seated? Full loop tours run 70 to 90 minutes with recorded narration explaining what you're seeing.

Blue Mountains, Sydney Zoo, Scenic World from Sydney
A full-day coach tour combining Sydney Zoo's native wildlife and Indigenous cultural insights with the World Heritage Blue Mountains. You'll ride the Scenic Railway, Skyway and Cableway through temperate rainforest, stop at the Three Sisters rock formation and Echo Point lookout, then finish with a ferry ride down the Parramatta River. The guide leads throughout, and a multilingual audio app supplements the experience.

Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling from Hamilton Island
Spend eight hours exploring Bait Reef, the closest outer reef to Hamilton Island, with Explore Group's small-group snorkeling operation. Two mooring sites mean at least 3.5 hours in the water, supported by guides who know the reef's layout and inhabitants. The custom vessel offers three climate-controlled decks, shaded areas, and a wide platform that makes getting in and out of the water straightforward. Lunch and hot drinks are served between snorkels.

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Highlights Cruise
Cruise Sydney Harbour for an hour from Circular Quay, seeing the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and a string of historic sites from the water. You'll pass Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, and several islands whilst a guide explains what you're looking at. The boat has a café, loos, and air-con—comfortable enough for locals wanting a different angle on the city, or visitors wanting to tick off the postcard views without walking.

Cairns Super Saver: Reef Cruise, Daintree & Kuranda Rail/Skyrail
Three days hitting Far North Queensland's headline acts without breaking the bank. Start with a full day snorkelling the outer [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef), then explore the ancient [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest) and Cape Tribulation with a local guide and river cruise. Finish aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway, gliding over rainforest canopy. Package saves roughly 10% versus booking separately. Reef snorkelling gear, morning teas and a complimentary drink on the return journey are included.

Private Chauffeured Airport Departure Transfers in Sydney
Skip the airport chaos and arrive at your Sydney destination in a private, air-conditioned car with a professional driver handling all luggage. This airport departure transfer connects you seamlessly from your hotel or meeting point to Sydney Airport, eliminating taxi queues and uncertainty. Water's provided throughout the journey. The service runs 24/7 across Australia's oldest chauffeur operation, with over 120 years of reliability behind every trip.

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns
Sail from Port Douglas to Low Isles on the Wavedancer, a 30-metre catamaran, for a full day exploring an untouched coral cay. Spend 10 hours snorkelling straight off the beach, viewing the reef via glass-bottom boat, walking the island with a marine biologist, and eating tropical lunch aboard. Numbers stay deliberately small, making this a quieter alternative to crowded reef tours.

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Luxury Coach Reverse Tour
Travel the Great Ocean Road in reverse on a full-day luxury coach tour, working backwards from the dramatic limestone cliffs to explore Victoria's most celebrated coastal stretch. You'll clock 13 hours tracing this winding route with a knowledgeable local guide, stopping at the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, spotting wild koalas along the way, and breaking for lunch in Apollo Bay. The air-conditioned coach handles all the driving logistics while you absorb the rugged beauty of the coastline.

Adelaide City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour
Wander Adelaide at your own speed on this three to four-hour self-guided walk, discovering the city's unhurried character through its food streets, markets, civic landmarks, public art, and parks. The route balances heritage with contemporary life, moving between hidden laneways and riverside spots where Adelaide's understated appeal becomes clear. You'll navigate with detailed directions, an offline map, and audio narration at 30+ stops—no data required, no schedule pressure.

Guided Snorkeling Experience in Bondi
Head out from Bondi for a four-hour snorkelling session led by experienced instructors who keep groups small and focused. You'll explore the coastal waters with all gear provided, transported in an air-conditioned vehicle. The team runs through fundamentals before you hit the water, making sure you're comfortable with your kit and the conditions ahead. Guides speak Spanish, English, Italian, Dutch, and Simplified Chinese.

Discover Victor Harbor Walking Tour
Walk through Victor Harbor's layered past with a local guide who unpicks the town's transformation from frontier settlement to seaside destination. Over 90 minutes, you'll move through heritage precincts spotting period buildings, learning how the port shaped its character, and discovering the stories of settlers and personalities who left their mark. The tour weaves in local wildlife sightings and the quirky horse-drawn tram that still ferries visitors along the foreshore.

Townsville Boat Cruise & Yacht Club Lunch Package Sailing Charter
Set sail on Townsville's waters for two hours aboard a proper yacht, taking in Magnetic Island and Castle Hill from the deck. Your skipper handles the helm while you settle in with lunch and a drink—either at the Yacht Club (Wednesday–Sunday) or the Metropole Hotel nearby (Monday–Tuesday). Round it out with gelato afterwards. It's a straightforward sail with good company and views, no faffing about.

Gold Coast: HOHO - Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves
Spend 6–8 hours on Tamborine Mountain using a hop-on hop-off bus to visit two standout attractions at your own pace. Walk suspended platforms and forest canopies at the Rainforest Skywalk, then descend into caves lit by thousands of glowing worms. Air-conditioned transport, local guide, and flexible scheduling mean you control the rhythm—linger where it matters, skip what doesn't.

Entermission Melbourne - 60min Virtual Reality Escape Rooms
Test your wits in one of twenty wireless VR escape rooms across sixty minutes in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). You'll navigate immersive virtual puzzles and challenges without trailing cables, working solo or with teammates to crack the mission before time runs out. Each room presents a different scenario with its own logic and hidden clues to uncover.

Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch
Helicopter flight over the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) landing on Vlasoff Cay, a remote sand island where you'll snorkel and picnic for two hours. This 3.5-hour experience begins with a 25-minute scenic flight from Cairns, then transitions to exploring shallow reef waters and white sand beaches with full snorkelling gear provided. A gourmet picnic hamper and sparkling wine await on the island, along with beach umbrellas and loungers.

Healesville Sanctuary General Entry Ticket
Spend three hours at Healesville Sanctuary, a working animal refuge dedicated to native Australian species. Walk among platypuses, dingoes, and native birds whilst keeper talks and demonstrations run throughout the day. The sanctuary rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife, and you'll meet the vets doing the work. The daily bird show, Spirits of the Sky, highlights the sanctuary's feathered residents. It's a straightforward way to see Australian fauna in a purpose-built setting without the crowds of a zoo.

Rottnest Island Full-Day Trip With Island Tour from Hillarys
Spend nine-and-a-half hours exploring Rottnest Island via fast ferry from Perth's Hillarys precinct. After a 40-minute crossing, join the Grand Island tour—a four-hour guided sweep of the island's key sites aboard restored heritage train and air-conditioned coach. Visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill's gun fortifications and tunnel network, and Mabel Cove's sweeping vistas. Hotel pickup and light lunch included. Covers maritime, military and cultural heritage across all major habitats.

3 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
Drive your own pink 4WD across K'gari's beaches, lakes and rainforest over three days. This tag-along safari pairs you with experienced guides who lead the way while you navigate terrain ranging from coastal tracks to inland forest. You'll camp in a shared beach house, eat communal meals, and wake to dingoes, shipwrecks and star-filled nights. Suits anyone with moderate fitness; no off-road experience required.

Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin
Step into Tyrrell's Pokolbin vineyard for a guided tasting spanning generations of Australian winemaking heritage. Over a single hour in the homestead's original tasting room, you'll sample the winemaker's curated selection—current releases alongside aged reserves—many bearing national acclaim. Ideal for serious drinkers keen to understand how these wines developed their reputation.

Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
A two-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) that moves beyond the postcard sights to reveal what locals actually know about the city. Your guide reads the group and balances well-known landmarks with the quieter laneways and corners where Melbourne's character genuinely lives. You'll leave with a real sense of how the city works, not just a checklist of things you've seen.

Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet
Spend two hours gliding past Sydney's most recognisable sights—the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and surrounding headlands—whilst a buffet dinner unfolds around you. This evening sailing departs Circular Quay at 6 PM, catching the harbour's golden hour and the city's night lights. The spread covers hot and cold options, tea and coffee included. It suits families, groups, or solo travellers seeking a relaxed waterside dinner without the restaurant walls.

Sydney Airport Private Luxury Transfers
Skip the taxi queue and arrive in style with a private driver waiting at Sydney Airport. This door-to-door service operates round the clock, collecting you from the terminal and delivering you to your accommodation—whether that's a hotel, Airbnb, or cruise terminal—in a premium vehicle. Choose from Lexus sedans, Audi SUVs, or Mercedes vans depending on party size. The 30–45 minute journey into the city includes complimentary water and a meet-and-greet at arrivals.

sydney underwater scooter tours
Pilot a motorised underwater scooter through Gordon's Bay for 90 minutes, gliding above and below the surface whilst observing schools of fish, sea urchins, and other residents of this Sydney marine hub. The scooters do the work—you steer. Wetsuits and snorkelling gear included. No diving qualifications needed, just basic swimming ability. Suitable for curious first-timers through to confident water-goers seeking something genuinely different.

Full-Day Kangaroo Island Experience Departing from Kangaroo Island
Spend eight hours exploring [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s western reaches with a local guide, moving between protected wildlife reserves and geological landmarks. Depart from Kingscote, American River or Penneshaw and return by early evening. You'll walk amongst fur seals at Seal Bay, traverse windswept clifftops to Admirals Arch, scramble over the granite boulders of Remarkable Rocks, and spot native fauna across multiple ecosystems—from koalas to echidnas. A two-course lunch and air-conditioned transport between sites round out the day.

Entrancing Magic and Storytelling at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Bruce Glen performs sleight of hand and illusion at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel in Sydney each weekend, weaving yarns about Australia between tricks. The two-hour show happens inside one of the city's finest Art Deco buildings, where the performer draws audiences into a world of misdirection and local lore. Arrive in smart casual or cocktail attire, collect your ticket at the box office, and settle into a seat the venue assigns on the night.
