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Tours in Australia

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Kangaroo Island Half Day Tasting Tour
★ 4.4 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Kangaroo Island Half Day Tasting Tour

Sample four of [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s producer outlets in a single afternoon, moving between honey, eucalyptus oil, wine and spirits operations. This five-hour guided tour picks you up from your hotel or the airport and navigates the island's artisanal landscape, stopping at working facilities where you taste what locals make. Which four venues you visit depends on opening hours and your preferences—choose between wineries, a distillery, gin producer or lavender farm. Bottled water and hot drinks included.

5 hoursfrom AUD $250
Guided Night Walk in Cape Tribulation
★ 4.4 (20)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Guided Night Walk in Cape Tribulation

This two-hour nocturnal expedition into Cape Tribulation's World Heritage rainforest reveals creatures and plants active only after dark. Led by accredited biologists with two decades' local experience, you'll trek private trails just two kilometres from the Coral Sea, scanning ancient forest canopy and understory with spotlights and thermal imaging. The guides blend rigorous ecology with storytelling, showing how each species—tree-dwelling kangaroos, oversized cassowaries, peculiar insects—sustains one of Earth's oldest living ecosystems.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Melbourne Private Tour
★ 4.4 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Melbourne Private Tour

A three-hour private walking tour of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) led by a local guide who steers clear of the usual circuit. You'll see landmark spots like Chinatown, Block Arcade and the National Gallery of Victoria, but the real payoff is discovering the quieter corners and lesser-known stories that locals actually care about. A drink or tasting from a neighbourhood spot is included, and the whole operation runs carbon-neutral with small groups that don't overwhelm the places you visit.

3 hoursfrom AUD $204
Mornington Peninsula Winery Bus Tour including lunch with a glass of wine
★ 4.4 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Mornington Peninsula Winery Bus Tour including lunch with a glass of wine

A guided tour of four Mornington Peninsula wineries, each offering tastings paired with local expertise. Based near [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), this 7–9 hour experience includes lunch with wine at one estate and stops for coastal views. You'll discover why the peninsula's cool-climate vineyards rank among Australia's finest, though specific wineries rotate based on daily operations. Hotel pickups and drop-offs from Melbourne CBD are included.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $195
Golden Hour Cruise
★ 4.4 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Golden Hour Cruise

Catch [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s riverside glow on this 75-minute evening cruise departing at 7pm. You'll drift past the city's landmarks as the sun dips low, turning the skyline gold. The boat carries commentary mixed with ambient music, letting you absorb the view at your own pace. Bring a camera or simply watch the light shift across the water. Small children welcome in prams; service animals permitted.

1h 15mfrom AUD $65
Sydney Ghost Quest: Self-Guided Haunted History Game
★ 4.4 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Sydney Ghost Quest: Self-Guided Haunted History Game

Crack puzzles woven through Sydney's shadowy corners on this self-guided ghost hunt around Hyde Park Barracks and beyond. Armed with your phone and a cryptic narrative, you'll spend 80–110 minutes following clues tied to real historical figures and forgotten tragedies. Each riddle unlocks another layer of the city's haunted underbelly—no tour guide, no ticket gates, just you, the street, and eleven challenges that blur the line between mystery and local lore.

1h 20m – 1h 50mfrom AUD $8
Brisbane Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)
★ 4.4 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Brisbane Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

Navigate Brisbane's landmarks and neighbourhoods with a local guide who tailors the walk to your interests. This 2–8 hour private tour takes you past significant buildings and cultural sites, with the option to add museum visits or dive deeper into neighbourhoods that catch your attention. Your guide handles ticket bookings and shapes the route in real time, whether you're after history, street art, riverside walks, or the quirky corners locals know.

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $100
Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef
★ 4.4 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef

Sail a classic 16-metre gaff-rigged schooner across the Whitsunday Passage on an eight-hour private charter for up to 24 guests. You'll anchor at Langford Reef for snorkelling—turtles are regulars here—with meals, gear, and a skipper included. Choose from daytime sails or a sunset option, each tailored to your group's preferences.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1813
Sirromet Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch (from Brisbane)
★ 4.4 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Sirromet Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch (from Brisbane)

Head out from Brisbane for a five-hour exploration of Sirromet Winery, where you'll walk through production zones, taste six wines sourced from Queensland's cooler regions, and eat lunch overlooking the vineyard. The tour balances cellar-side learning with estate dining, giving you a genuine feel for how the operation works and why the wines taste the way they do.

5 hoursfrom AUD $180
Whitewater Sports rafting on the Yarra river
★ 4.4 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Whitewater Sports rafting on the Yarra river

Two-person inflatable raft down [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Yarra River for three hours of grade 2 whitewater action. Navigate named rapids like Bob's Rock and Pinball through native bushland with a professional guide handling all safety gear and instruction. Expect genuine river thrills on manageable rapids—technical enough to keep your heart racing, forgiving enough for confident swimmers new to rafting.

3 hoursfrom AUD $105
Leeuwin Estate Ultimate Tasting Experience
★ 4.4 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Leeuwin Estate Ultimate Tasting Experience

Spend five hours at Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River discovering how wine, food and visual art intersect. You'll start with morning tea, move through a seven-course lunch paired with estate wines, then join a guided tasting focused on the Art Series collection before exploring the gallery itself. It's a deep-dive into one of Western Australia's most ambitious wineries, structured to show how each element—viticulture, cuisine, artistic vision—feeds the others.

5 hoursfrom AUD $390
Cowan Creek Lunch paddle with Aboriginal rock art
★ 4.4 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Cowan Creek Lunch paddle with Aboriginal rock art

A four-hour paddle down the Hawkesbury River where you'll navigate past towering sandstone cliffs and spot ancient Aboriginal rock art etched into canyon walls. The river winds through native bushland before you beach the kayak on an isolated sandy stretch for lunch. Suitable for paddlers with moderate fitness; gear and a picnic spread included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $195
Melbourne Skydeck Packages
★ 4.4 (588)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Skydeck Packages

Ascend to Australia's highest observation deck for a bird's-eye perspective of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) from 300 metres up. This 1–2 hour experience includes express elevator access, binocular use, and entry to Bar 88. Test your nerve on The Edge, an interactive platform suspended 88 storeys above the street, or explore immersive 6D virtual reality exhibits. Clear days reward you with views across Port Phillip and the Dandenong Ranges.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $55
Whitehaven Beach Day Pass
★ 4.4 (248)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Whitehaven Beach Day Pass

Spend a full day at Whitehaven Beach in the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands), a seven-hour outing featuring over four hours of unstructured beach time. The trip includes a hot buffet lunch served on the sand, stand-up paddle board access, and a choice of optional add-ons: snorkelling trips to nearby reefs or a self-guided walk to Southern Lookout for island vistas. The turquoise waters stay warm year-round and regularly host passing whales during winter months.

7 hoursfrom AUD $159
Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure
★ 4.4 (140)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure

Strap in for a sliding session across Port Stephens' Stockton dunes, the Southern Hemisphere's largest moving coastal sand mass. This 1–2 hour adventure includes unlimited board time, 4WD transfers from the meeting point, kit hire, and guidance from local operators who know every dune's angle. You'll spend your session prone or seated on the board—standing's off limits—carving down massive faces of golden sand that shift with the seasons.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $44
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas
★ 4.4 (62)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Spend a full day exploring Far North Queensland's rainforest from Port Douglas. You'll ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through lush hinterland, then return via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding above the canopy of World Heritage-listed forest. Between transport legs, you get free time to wander Kuranda Village and its local shops and cafes. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $220
Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum
★ 4.4 (18)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum

Explore Australia's premier private collection of muscle cars spanning the 1950s–70s on the Gold Coast, a 30-minute to 2-hour visit near Surfers Paradise. The museum showcases Chargers, Ford hardtops, XY-GTs, Torana SLR5000s, and nearly every Monaro built between 1968 and 1976, plus the actual Interceptor from the original Mad Max film. Vintage motorcycles, period tools, mag wheels, and model vehicles round out the displays. Kids get free rein on pinball machines and scalextric racing tracks, making it genuinely engaging for families rather than enthusiasts alone.

30 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $20
Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise
★ 4.4 (881)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise

Watch the Top End light show from the water aboard the Charles Darwin, a 2.5-hour harbour cruise serving Territory-style fare. The boat departs Darwin with platters of local seafood and produce, timing the passage so you're eating and drinking as the sun drops behind the mangroves. It's the kind of evening that sticks with you—less touristy boat ride, more proper dinner party that happens to float.

2 hoursfrom AUD $155
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Tour from Darwin with Lunch
★ 4.4 (442)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Tour from Darwin with Lunch

A 14-hour return journey from Darwin into Nitmiluk National Park, where red sandstone cliffs frame the Katherine Gorge and its tributary waterways. You'll cruise through multiple sections of the gorge, spot Aboriginal rock art etched into canyon walls, swim at the refreshing Edith Falls pool, and break for a buffet lunch at the visitor centre. The drive covers roughly 320 kilometres each way through the Top End landscape, with an expert guide providing context on the region's ecology and cultural heritage.

14 hoursfrom AUD $345
Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise
★ 4.4 (439)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

Combine Adelaide Hills exploration with a paddle-wheeler cruise on the Murray River. This 8.5-hour outing takes you through rolling vineyard country before boarding a classic side-wheeler for a two-course lunch whilst drifting past wetland reserves. Small group sizes mean genuine connection with your guide and fellow travellers. You'll move between an air-conditioned coach and open-air observation decks, switching between landscape views and onboard relaxation.

8h 30mfrom AUD $189
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
★ 4.4 (402)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Paddle through Cape Byron Marine Park on a 2.5-hour guided kayak tour chasing bottlenose dolphins, with chances to spot whales and sea turtles. Led by local sea experts who share insights into the marine environment, you'll work your own kayak across open water whilst enjoying Tim Tams on the beach afterwards. Wetsuits and all safety kit included. Suits confident paddlers with moderate fitness; swimmers must manage 25 metres unaided.

2h 30mfrom AUD $89
Sydney Gourmet Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour
★ 4.4 (177)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Sydney Gourmet Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

A two-hour evening cruise departing Darling Harbour pairs six carefully matched courses with Penfolds wines selected to complement each dish. You'll dine aboard a luxury vessel with views across Sydney Harbour, accompanied by live music on weekends. Drinks flow freely—beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks included throughout. Smart dress required; this is fine dining afloat, not casual harbour sightseeing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $299
Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour
★ 4.4 (103)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour

Spend twelve hours exploring Victoria's southern coast and wildlife on a guided minibus tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD. Drive to Brighton Beach to photograph the colourful beach boxes, meet kangaroos and koalas at a wildlife park, walk the clifftop trails at The Nobbies, then watch little penguins return to shore at dusk on Phillip Island. Hotel pickup, entry fees and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; bring cash for lunch stops along the way.

12 hoursfrom AUD $155
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns
★ 4.4 (98)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns

Spend six hours at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, a wildlife park near Cairns where you'll observe saltwater crocs during feeding demonstrations on the lagoon and encounter kangaroos, wallabies, cassowaries, snakes and quolls in their habitats. The park runs regular keeper talks throughout the day that blend entertainment with genuine animal facts. Hotel pickups and drop-offs are included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $123
The Ginger Factory - Play All Day Bundle Unlimited Rides
★ 4.4 (29)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

The Ginger Factory - Play All Day Bundle Unlimited Rides

Spend three to four hours at this beloved Queensland attraction an hour north of Brisbane, where the whole family can ride the heritage Ginger Train as many times as you like through lush gardens, hop aboard the Overboard boat past 200 puppets, bounce on the jumping castle, and explore the rainforest with augmented reality. The Play All Day pass lets you tick off the rides without queuing repeatedly, leaving time to wander the grounds and gift shop at your own pace.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $32
Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Melbourne Airports
★ 4.4 (21)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Melbourne Airports

A private car whisks you from your [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) hotel directly to Tullamarine Airport, bypassing the taxi queue entirely. Your driver meets you at your accommodation and handles the journey in a spacious, comfortable vehicle. The 30-minute transfer includes all tolls and airport fees, leaving you to relax before your flight rather than fret about transport logistics.

30 minfrom AUD $130
Electric Bike Hire in Perth
★ 4.4 (13)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Electric Bike Hire in Perth

Rent a high-performance electric bike from Subiaco for 7–31 days and explore Perth, Rottnest Island, and Western Australian trails under your own steam. These sturdy machines handle thousands of kilometres without fuss, letting you cover ground on your own schedule without petrol or emissions. Ideal for riders wanting flexibility and a genuine feel for the landscape, whether you're tackling coastal routes or city streets.

7 days – 31 daysfrom AUD $150
Vice City - Fortitude Valley's True Crime Tour
★ 4.4 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Vice City - Fortitude Valley's True Crime Tour

A 90-minute walking tour through Brisbane's Fortitude Valley that examines the district's shadowy underworld period from the 1970s–80s. You'll visit sites tied to organised crime operations, illegal gambling dens, and the notorious 1973 Whisky Au Go Go firebombing, alongside details of the Fitzgerald Inquiry that eventually exposed systemic police corruption. The guide unpacks how this gritty era shaped the valley's modern identity.

1h 30mfrom AUD $34
Melbourne Vampire Quest: Self-Guided Gothic Adventure
★ 4.4 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Vampire Quest: Self-Guided Gothic Adventure

Navigate [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s shadowy lanes and gothic corners on a self-guided vampire mystery that blurs history with dark fantasy. You're a recently awakened bloodsucker searching for your niece through the city's most atmospheric quarters, armed only with your phone and a black cat companion. Over roughly two hours, solve 15 puzzle challenges, uncover supernatural lore tied to real Melbourne landmarks, and piece together clues scattered across eerie locations. No guide, no entry fees required—just you, your wits, and the night.

1h 50m – 2h 20mfrom AUD $10
Private Arrival Transfer: Brisbane Airport to Hotel
★ 4.4 (8)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Arrival Transfer: Brisbane Airport to Hotel

Skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your Brisbane CBD hotel in a private vehicle with a waiting driver. This one-way transfer from Brisbane Airport takes around 15 minutes and handles all tolls, so you can relax straight after landing. The spacious car fits three passengers comfortably, with room for standard luggage. Meet-and-greet service included.

15 minfrom AUD $80
Cataract Gorge Cruise 4:30 pm
★ 4.4 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Cataract Gorge Cruise 4:30 pm

Glide silently through Launceston's waterways aboard the Lady Launceston, an electric-powered 1890s-style vessel. This 50-minute afternoon cruise departs at 4:30 pm and takes you past Kings Wharf and the riverside precinct before reaching the gorge's dramatic cliffsides. The skipper narrates the area's colonial past as you drift through one of Tasmania's most striking natural formations, all from cushioned seats with unobstructed sightlines.

50 minfrom AUD $45
Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise
★ 4.4 (592)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

Spend an evening aboard Cairns' dedicated dinner cruiser, gliding across calm harbour waters as twilight settles. You'll board with a welcome drink—sparkling wine, beer, or soft drink—then settle into the air-conditioned vessel or step out onto the open decks for views across tropical water. A hot and cold buffet featuring local seafood and fresh produce is served whilst you watch the light fade. The full 3-hour experience feels unhurried, designed more for savouring the moment than rushing through sights.

3 hoursfrom AUD $145
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Field of Light Sunrise Tour
★ 4.4 (341)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Uluru (Ayers Rock) Field of Light Sunrise Tour

Watch dawn break over the Red Centre while exploring Bruce Munro's monumental light installation near Uluru. This two-hour tour takes you through a desert landscape dotted with over 50,000 illuminated glass spheres, a sprawling artwork inspired by the artist's decades-old pilgrimage to Australia's most iconic rock. Your guide drives you out pre-dawn, positions you for sunrise, and provides hot drinks as the landscape transforms.

2 hoursfrom AUD $135
Sydney: Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Darling Harbour
★ 4.4 (317)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney: Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Darling Harbour

Sail Sydney Harbour aboard the MV Sydney 2000 with lunch and water views. Choose between a 1.5-hour voyage with two courses or three hours with three courses, both departing from Darling Harbour. Your guaranteed window seat puts the Opera House, Bridge and headlands within arm's reach while you eat. Service is attentive and the upper deck keeps you connected to the working harbour—ferries, sailboats, cargo ships all moving around you.

1h 30mfrom AUD $109
Uluru Experience with BBQ Dinner
★ 4.4 (295)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Uluru Experience with BBQ Dinner

Spend seven hours at Uluru with expert guides who'll walk you through the rock's cultural significance and geological history. You'll trek the Mala circuit and visit Mutitjulu Waterhole, then watch the sun drop behind the monolith with sparkling wine in hand. The Aboriginal Cultural Centre rounds out your afternoon. Transport, snacks, and a sunset BBQ are included; all you need is moderate fitness and an open mind.

7 hoursfrom AUD $336
Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Half-Day Tour from Adelaide
★ 4.4 (211)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Half-Day Tour from Adelaide

Escape the Adelaide CBD in four hours to explore the Adelaide Hills, a region of rolling ranges, heritage villages and cellar doors just a short drive from the city centre. You'll travel through the Mount Lofty Ranges with expert local commentary, stopping at Hahndorf for afternoon tea or a traditional German beer tasting at the historic inn. The tour works for all fitness levels and includes air-conditioned transport.

4 hoursfrom AUD $105
High Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbour
★ 4.4 (98)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

High Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Drift across Sydney Harbour whilst enjoying a proper High Tea spread. This 90-minute cruise kicks off with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by an assortment of finger sandwiches, pastries and savoury bites served onboard. It's an elegant way to see the city's iconic waterfront without leaving your seat. Perfect for marking an occasion or simply treating yourself to something special on the water.

1h 30mfrom AUD $109
Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast
★ 4.4 (83)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast

Descend into Gold Coast waters with PADI instructors at Wave Break Island, a sheltered dive site perfect for first-timers and certified divers alike. This 4-hour outing includes all gear, professional guidance, and transport from shore. You'll experience the sensation of breathing underwater and hand-feed reef fish in their habitat. Whether you're taking your first breath below or returning to the depths, you'll explore a working dive site that rewards curiosity with marine encounters.

4 hoursfrom AUD $129
Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour
★ 4.3 (365)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Glide across Whitsunday waters in a glass-bottomed boat to spy coral gardens and reef creatures without submerging. This 70-minute guided cruise departs Airlie Beach and steers toward the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef)'s outer reaches, where sea turtles, rays, and schools of tropical fish dart beneath the hull. Fully shaded deck, onboard facilities, and hotel pickups included. Suits all ages and fitness levels.

1h 10mfrom AUD $99
Albany's Historic Whaling Station Admission Ticket
★ 4.3 (104)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Albany's Historic Whaling Station Admission Ticket

Walk through Albany's preserved whaling station—the only intact example of its kind—and uncover the lives of workers who built their livelihoods from the sea. Over 2–3 hours, you'll navigate restored sites including decommissioned whale oil tanks converted into screening spaces, a full blue whale skeleton, intricate scrimshaw pieces, and a significant marine art collection. Clamber aboard the Cheynes IV, the last surviving factory ship from Australia's whaling fleet. Wind down at the on-site café facing the bay, with complimentary BBQ grounds set in native wildflower gardens.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $37
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