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Tours in Australia

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Sydney Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Circular Quay
★ 4.3 (16)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Circular Quay

Drift across Sydney Harbour aboard MV Sydney 2000 while tucking into a proper lunch. Choose between a 90-minute two-course option or a leisurely three-hour three-course affair, both served from the upper deck where the Opera House and bridge frame every bite. Book a window seat to claim your sightline, and dial in any dietary needs when you reserve.

1h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $109
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket
★ 4.3 (560)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary spans 27 hectares of eucalyptus woodland and rainforest on Australia's Gold Coast, offering 2–6 hours of self-guided exploration. You'll encounter native wildlife in open settings, attend keeper talks and shows, visit the working wildlife hospital, and feed wild lorikeets at scheduled times. The sanctuary operates as a not-for-profit organisation, with entry fees supporting its animal care and 15 active conservation projects.

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $70
Shuttle Transfer from Sydney City Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport
★ 4.3 (247)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Shuttle Transfer from Sydney City Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport

Shared minivan shuttle connecting Sydney city hotels or Circular Quay cruise terminal directly to Sydney Airport (international or domestic). Operates daily. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with other passengers heading the same direction, splitting costs rather than paying premium taxi fares or navigating crowded public transport with luggage. The operator emails your pickup time after booking, timed to your flight departure.

from AUD $37
Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
★ 4.3 (63)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Control your Darwin exploration with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass valid across 11 stops, departing from Fort Hill Wharf where your cruise docks. Travel in an open-top double-decker with recorded commentary covering key attractions—Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront precinct, Military Museum and beyond. Build your own itinerary, spending as long as you want at each stop before catching the next service.

2 daysfrom AUD $49
2-Day Snorkelling Experience - Great Barrier Reef Twin Share
★ 4.3 (56)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

2-Day Snorkelling Experience - Great Barrier Reef Twin Share

Set out from Cairns on a purpose-built catamaran for two days and nights exploring the outer [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef)'s premier snorkel sites. You'll sleep aboard the floating vessel, moving between two locations daily to experience the reef's best coral and fish life. Meals, equipment, and all snorkel tuition come included. Moderate fitness required.

2 daysfrom AUD $730
Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
★ 4.3 (47)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

This four-hour afternoon tour whisks you from Canberra into the bush to spot Australia's wildlife in their natural habitat. You'll start at Tidbinbilla Deep Space Tracking Station, learning how its telescopes tracked the Apollo missions, then head into the adjacent nature reserve where kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, platypuses and emus roam freely. A knowledgeable local guide leads the way, timing the visit for peak animal activity. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $149
Full Day Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef Cruise From Shute Harbour
★ 4.3 (27)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Full Day Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef Cruise From Shute Harbour

This 10-hour 45-minute full-day cruise departs Shute Harbour to reach Bait Reef, one of the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef)'s outer locations with fewer visitors. You'll spend 3.5 hours snorkelling across two reef sites with qualified guides in the water alongside you. The vessel features air-conditioned decks, comfortable swim platforms, and onboard meals including buffet lunch and morning and afternoon tea. Swimming competence is essential, as is moderate fitness.

10h 45mfrom AUD $330
Sovereign Hill General Entry Ticket
★ 4.3 (180)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Sovereign Hill General Entry Ticket

Sovereign Hill in Ballarat transports you to 1850s Victoria with hands-on gold-rush experiences spread across the open-air site. A 90-minute drive west of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), this sprawling recreation lets you try your hand at gold panning, descend into working mines, watch molten gold being poured, catch theatre performances, and observe costumed interpreters demonstrating 19th-century trades. You'll move at your own pace between attractions—no guided structure, just curiosity-driven exploration of colonial life.

1 dayfrom AUD $53
Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney
★ 4.3 (85)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney

A 10-hour loop from Sydney that combines wildlife encounters with Blue Mountains scenery. You'll start with a zoo visit featuring First Nations insights and ranger-led animal spotting, then drive into the mountains for a self-guided clifftop walk with sweeping vistas. The day wraps with a ferry ride back to the harbour, offering a different perspective on Sydney's geography. Pickup begins at 7:00 am from central Sydney locations.

10 hoursfrom AUD $129
Sealink Bike & Ferry Package from Fremantle
★ 4.3 (84)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sealink Bike & Ferry Package from Fremantle

Pedal around Rottnest Island's car-free landscape on a same-day return trip from Fremantle. The ferry gets you there, a bike lets you reach over 60 beaches and 20 sheltered bays at your own pace. It's the practical way to explore this A Class Reserve, moving like islanders do rather than queuing for tours. You'll need moderate fitness and should bring your own food.

1 dayfrom AUD $122
Adelaide City Highlights Tour
★ 4.3 (48)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide City Highlights Tour

Explore Adelaide's architectural contrasts and cultural offerings over three hours with a knowledgeable local guide. This relaxed tour navigates South Australia's capital, revealing how European heritage sits alongside contemporary design. You'll discover why Adelaide punches above its weight for food, wine, arts and sport—getting beneath the surface of what makes the city tick without the rush.

3 hoursfrom AUD $91
Private Luxury Half Day Sydney City Tour
★ 4.3 (34)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Luxury Half Day Sydney City Tour

A four-hour private drive through Sydney's landmarks, taking in the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide steers you through the city's most recognisable spots, pointing out what makes each tick. You'll stop for photos and short walks, but this is sightseeing by car rather than deep exploration—ideal if you want the highlights without the legwork.

4 hoursfrom AUD $220
Shark Dive Experience at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
★ 4.3 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Shark Dive Experience at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Dive alongside Blacktip Reef Sharks, Sandbar Whalers, Bowmouth Guitarfish and massive rays in SEA LIFE [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s main tank. This 90-minute scuba experience puts you face-to-fin with the aquarium's largest residents in a controlled underwater setting. You'll need solid diving credentials, full medical clearance and a conversational grasp of English. Admission to the broader aquarium is included.

1h 30mfrom AUD $360
CRUISE SHIP Wildlife Tour
★ 4.3 (17)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

CRUISE SHIP Wildlife Tour

This seven-hour wildlife tour departs from Penneshaw and explores [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s native fauna with guides who've spent years reading the local landscape. You'll move through protected parks where wildlife sightings aren't guaranteed by script but discovered through genuine local knowledge. The crew know where animals actually congregate, what seasons favour certain species, and which tracks lead somewhere worth following. Park entry and water are included; bring cash for lunch at nearby spots.

7 hoursfrom AUD $285
Discover Hahndorf & Taste McLaren Vale
★ 4.3 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Discover Hahndorf & Taste McLaren Vale

Spend eight hours exploring the German-heritage village of Hahndorf before heading into McLaren Vale's wine country. You'll visit working cellar doors, sample regional wines, and taste local produce at lunch alongside 10–30 fellow travellers. A local guide provides running commentary from pickup at your Adelaide hotel through to drop-off, steering you through both the village's colonial streets and the vineyard trails that define South Australia's most accessible wine region.

8 hoursfrom AUD $197
Freshwater or Saltwater Barramundi Fishing Day Trip from Darwin
★ 4.3 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Freshwater or Saltwater Barramundi Fishing Day Trip from Darwin

Chase barramundi across Darwin's waterways on a full-day fishing expedition. Choose between saltwater environments—Darwin Harbour, Adelaide River, Bynoe Harbour—or freshwater billabongs at Corroborree and Shady Camp. Depart at 5am from your Darwin accommodation in an air-conditioned 4WD, spend the day with a local guide learning the territory and casting lines, then return by 5pm. Non-anglers tag along comfortably; the itinerary suits mixed-ability groups.

8 hoursfrom AUD $448
Sydney Opera House Guided Tour with Mandarin Language Guide
★ 4.3 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Sydney Opera House Guided Tour with Mandarin Language Guide

Walk through the [Sydney Opera House](/places/sydney-opera-house) on a 1-hour guided tour led by a Mandarin-speaking guide who reveals the building's architectural evolution and the stories behind its 1973 opening. You'll access areas off-limits to standard visitors and gain perspective on how this World Heritage structure came together despite its contentious construction timeline. The tour includes a headset for clear audio. Afterwards, grab a meal and drink at House Canteen or Opera Bar between 11.30am and 6pm, taking in harbour views without needing to book ahead.

1 hourfrom AUD $50
Full Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities
★ 4.3 (141)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Full Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities

Spend seven hours at the Outer Reef aboard Great Adventures' floating platform, where you'll access the reef's richest coral and fish life. Snorkel directly from the pontoon, explore via semi-submersible vessel or underwater observatory without getting wet, and fuel yourself with a generous buffet lunch. The fast catamaran departs Cairns each morning, giving you three solid hours on the water where the biodiversity is most spectacular.

7 hoursfrom AUD $312
Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire
★ 4.3 (113)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire

Pedal across Rottnest Island on a fast ferry from Hillarys, bike in hand. This full-day outing cuts straight to exploration—two-wheelers let you cover ground between secluded beaches, granite outcrops and the island's famous quokkas without backtracking to the jetty. Ferry, bike, helmet and landing fees included; hotel transfers available from select Perth accommodation.

1 dayfrom AUD $124
Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport
★ 4.3 (76)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport

Skip the stress of getting to Sydney Airport with a dedicated driver collecting you from your CBD hotel or cruise terminal. This private vehicle service runs daily, handling the 30–45 minute journey to both domestic and international terminals. Perfect for travellers wanting door-to-door convenience without waiting for shared shuttles or navigating public transport with luggage.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $54
Margaret River Ultimate Experience Day Tour from Perth
★ 4.3 (65)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Margaret River Ultimate Experience Day Tour from Perth

An 11–12 hour loop from Perth that threads together Margaret River's best kept secrets: walk the Busselton Jetty, taste wines at heritage Vasse Felix, scan the Southern Ocean from Surfers Point, wander old-growth karri forest, and wade into Hamelin Bay to spot wild stingrays. Small groups travel in air-conditioned comfort with a driver who knows the region well. You'll cover wine, coast, and bush in a single day without feeling herded.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $229
Darwin: Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise
★ 4.3 (58)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Darwin: Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Head south from Darwin along the Arnhem Highway to the Adelaide River for a four-hour wildlife encounter with saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat. A local guide narrates the journey, pointing out how these ancient reptiles hunt and move through the water. You'll also spot numerous bird species that inhabit the river. The small-group cruise operates from a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and boat, with hotel pickup and return included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $175
J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour
★ 4.3 (29)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour

Walk through J Ward, Victoria's former asylum for the criminally insane, with a guide who knows its brutal history. This 2-hour tour takes you through the actual spaces where dangerous inmates were held—the governor's bathroom, execution gallows, kitchens, and burial grounds. You'll stand in the West Wing and J Ward Block, hearing details about infamous residents like Chopper Read and Gary Webb. It's a grounded look at how Australia locked away its most troubled men, not a haunted-house gimmick.

2 hoursfrom AUD $41
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience
★ 4.3 (885)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Board a catamaran from Cairns Marina and cruise to Moore Reef Pontoon on the Outer [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) for a full day of reef exploration. You'll spend roughly 4 hours with the reef itself, sampling free activities—glass-bottom boat tours, snorkelling, an underwater observatory, fish feeding talks by marine biologists, and a buffet lunch. The pontoon has a sun deck, freshwater showers, and an actual waterslide. Add diving, helmet walks, guided snorkel tours, or scenic flights for extra cost.

8 hoursfrom AUD $307
Skyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower
★ 4.3 (604)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Skyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower

Dine 305 metres above Sydney in a rotating restaurant that delivers 360-degree views with every course. The Skyfeast experience pairs a buffet spread across lunch or dinner seatings with unobstructed sightlines of Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, the Harbour Bridge and distant Blue Mountains. Ninety minutes of slow-turning vistas and varied dishes designed to suit mixed appetites.

1h 30mfrom AUD $110
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise
★ 4.3 (493)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

Sail Sydney Harbour aboard a classic tall ship at dusk, with a two-hour voyage serving dinner as the light fades. You'll glide past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the deck of either the Southern Swan or Soren Larsen, feeling something of what early mariners experienced. It's an elegant way to transition from day to night without leaving the city.

2 hoursfrom AUD $89
Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle
★ 4.3 (108)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle

Spend eight hours exploring Rottnest Island with guided transport and curated stops across this A-Class nature reserve. Depart Fremantle by ferry, then ride a restored train to Oliver Hill for a WWII fortifications tour before a bus circuit of the island's beaches, salt lakes and native woodlands. Light lunch included. Return ferry departs 4pm.

8 hoursfrom AUD $179
Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise
★ 4.3 (73)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise

Explore Sydney Harbour's most iconic spots across two days with flexible ferry access to Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Shark Island, Manly, Watsons Bay and Taronga Zoo. The cruise pass lets you hop on and off at each precinct at your own pace, plus you get one full day entry to Taronga Zoo to see native Australian wildlife up close. Downloadable audio commentary guides you through the harbour's history and geography as you travel.

4 hours – 16 hoursfrom AUD $86
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
★ 4.3 (73)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience

Spend 3–4 hours at Queensland's Ginger Factory exploring how this heritage crop has been cultivated since 1941. You'll taste ginger products on a guided tour, watch live beekeeping demonstrations, and ride the narrow-gauge Ginger Train and Overboard Boat as many times you like. The site also features a soft play area, jumping castle, and an augmented reality rainforest experience called Zog: A Forest Adventure, making it an all-day playground for families.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $55
Pittwater Discovery Kayaking Tour
★ 4.3 (11)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Pittwater Discovery Kayaking Tour

Paddle through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park's water-only western reaches, an hour from Sydney. This 4.5-hour kayaking adventure takes you past Scotland Island and Salvation Creek's mangroves to Lovett Bay, where you'll breakfast on fresh fruit and pastries before choosing between a swim or a short walk to a rainforest waterfall. Your guide shares local knowledge of native plants and wildlife while you navigate sandstone cliffs and gum-lined shores accessible nowhere else.

4h 30mfrom AUD $125
Cairns Sunset Cruise with Indigenous Culture and Canapes
★ 4.3 (11)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Cairns Sunset Cruise with Indigenous Culture and Canapes

Spend two hours on Cairns Harbour as daylight fades, learning stories from Mandingalbay Yidinji custodians whilst spotlighting crocodiles in the shallows. Local ingredients shape the canapé menu, paired with non-alcoholic drinks. The cruise balances cultural teaching with tropical evening atmosphere—no heavy-handed tourism here, just country knowledge shared by those who've lived it.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99
Melbourne Skydeck General Admission Ticket
★ 4.3 (89)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Skydeck General Admission Ticket

Ride the express lift to level 88 of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s tallest building for unobstructed panoramic views across the city, bay and ranges. On a clear day you'll spot container ships moving through Port Phillip, the Dandenong Ranges stretching southeast, and every major landmark from Flinders Street to the suburbs. The optional Edge experience lets you step into a suspended glass cube that cantilevers from the building—genuinely vertiginous, genuinely brilliant.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $39
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures Treetop Walk Admission Ticket
★ 4.3 (68)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures Treetop Walk Admission Ticket

Walk suspended 25–30 metres above the Otway rainforest floor along a 600-metre elevated boardwalk that winds through the canopy. You'll spot wildlife and plants from forest base to treetop level, and tackle the 47-metre spiral tower and a swaying cantilever platform above Young's Creek. The hour-long circuit suits all fitness levels and is fully wheelchair accessible.

1 hourfrom AUD $30
Sydney's Best Airport Arrival Transfers - Airport to CBD
★ 4.3 (54)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Sydney's Best Airport Arrival Transfers - Airport to CBD

Skip the airport chaos and arrive at your Sydney accommodation in a private, air-conditioned car with a professional driver who'll be waiting for you. This straightforward transfer service—backed by over 120 years of Australian chauffeur expertise—handles your luggage and gets you to your hotel or meeting without the taxi rank hassle. Takes 5 minutes to 3 hours depending on your destination, with bottled water and all fees included.

5 min – 3 hoursfrom AUD $125
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
★ 4.3 (53)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Walk amongst over 1,500 tropical butterflies in Kuranda's largest flight aviary, where you'll encounter iridescent species like the emerald Cairns Birdwing gliding through rainforest-style gardens. The 30-minute to one-hour visit includes complimentary guided walks, a laboratory tour revealing breeding and conservation work, and a foodplant education session—all giving genuine insight into how these insects live.

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $26
Hahndorf Hidden Gems: Full-Day Experience Join Us Tour
★ 4.3 (34)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hahndorf Hidden Gems: Full-Day Experience Join Us Tour

Spend eight hours exploring Hahndorf, a village tucked into the Adelaide Hills with genuine heritage architecture and a strong cultural identity. You'll travel by coach with up to 25 others, share lunch at The Haus, and have substantial time to wander the independent shops and galleries at your own pace. A straightforward introduction to one of South Australia's most character-filled settlements.

8 hoursfrom AUD $170
Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise
★ 4.3 (23)
Australia

Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise

2h 30mfrom AUD $175
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset Tour
★ 4.3 (127)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset Tour

Watch Uluru transform across the sunset from the designated western viewing area, departing from Ayers Rock Resort. This 1 hour 45 minute excursion includes sparkling and still wines, juice, and light snacks whilst an experienced guide shares stories of the monolith's cultural significance. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.

1h 45mfrom AUD $109
Shuttle from Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach
★ 4.3 (85)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Shuttle from Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach

Shared shuttle service connecting Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach and surrounding accommodation in a 40-minute journey. Your driver—a local with genuine area knowledge—collects you at arrivals with a namecard and handles luggage. Air-conditioned comfort throughout, dropping you directly at your resort or lodging. Book the return leg at the same time to avoid last-minute hassles.

40 minfrom AUD $29
Daintree Discovery Centre Family Pass Ticket
★ 4.3 (51)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Daintree Discovery Centre Family Pass Ticket

Explore Australia's oldest tropical rainforest at the Daintree Discovery Centre, a purpose-built facility two hours north of Cairns that gives you genuine access to every forest layer, from soil to canopy. This family-friendly pass covers admission to the award-winning interpretive centre, which offers a solid grounding in how the rainforest actually works rather than surface-level sightseeing.

1 day – 7 daysfrom AUD $100
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