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Tours in Australia

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3 hour Dolphin and Seal Swim (NOV-APR)
★ 4.3 (44)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

3 hour Dolphin and Seal Swim (NOV-APR)

Slip into the water alongside wild bottlenose dolphins and Australian fur seals off the Australian coast on this three-hour guided swim. Moonraker runs these encounters November to April, equipped with full wetsuits and snorkelling gear for all abilities. You'll eat lunch and snacks aboard, and if dolphins don't show, return free—they back it with a cast-iron guarantee. Two-time winner of Australia's Best Eco-Tourism Attraction.

3 hoursfrom AUD $210
Overnight Uluru Adventure
★ 4.3 (24)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Overnight Uluru Adventure

Two days exploring the Red Centre's geological heart, combining Kata Tjuta's towering domes with Uluru's base walk and sunset views. You'll track the songlines embedded in rock formations, absorb Aboriginal perspectives at the cultural centre, and browse local artists' work. Meals bookended with dinner on arrival and breakfast before departure.

2 daysfrom AUD $595
1856 The Untold Story
★ 4.3 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

1856 The Untold Story

This 75-minute guided tour traces the 1856 arrival of 194 Pitcairn Islanders to [Norfolk Island](/places/norfolk-island)'s Kingston precinct, a World Heritage site. You'll follow their remarkable six-week voyage across 6,000 kilometres and discover how these families—many experiencing the ocean for the first time—rebuilt lives in a landscape marked by an abandoned penal colony's haunted history. The air-conditioned vehicle lets you absorb the stories woven through the buildings and streets they came to call home.

1h 15mfrom AUD $55
Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
★ 4.3 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Spend Christmas Day afloat on Sydney Harbour with a three-hour dinner cruise featuring a buffet spread of seafood, roasted meats, salads and sweets. Watch the city skyline drift past while festive music plays and you crack bon-bons with fellow diners. The boat's bar stocks drinks for purchase, and hot beverages wrap up the meal. Book ahead—these fill quickly over the holiday period.

3 hoursfrom AUD $155
Norfolk Island Culture Experience Tour
★ 4.3 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Norfolk Island Culture Experience Tour

Spend three hours tracing [Norfolk Island](/places/norfolk-island)'s layered ancestry across Polynesian, Bounty mutineer, and settler communities. A local guide walks you through artefacts and oral histories that shaped the island's identity—from traditional fishing and weaving to wartime service and seasonal eating patterns. You'll taste a wetles tasting plate, try weaving yourself, and gain real insight into how islanders have adapted to life on remote land and water across generations.

3 hoursfrom AUD $85
2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island
★ 4.3 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

2 Day PINK4WD Tagalong Tour - K'gari/Fraser Island

Spend two days exploring K'gari (Fraser Island) by 4WD, driving the famous 75-Mile Beach and visiting secluded freshwater lakes. You'll navigate rainforest trails at Central Station, spot the Maheno Shipwreck, swim at Lake McKenzie and Lake Birabeen, and walk to the emerald waters of Lake Wabby. The tour includes accommodation in a shared beach house, four meals daily, ferry transfers from Hervey Bay, and the chance to get behind the wheel of an automatic 4WD yourself—no off-road experience needed.

2 daysfrom AUD $590
Baunti Fish Fry Tour with Hotel Transfers
★ 4.3 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Baunti Fish Fry Tour with Hotel Transfers

Spend an evening at Baunti's outdoor dining venue sampling locally caught fish cooked the traditional way, paired with seasonal produce dishes. Your three-hour experience includes live entertainment from island singers and dancers, with hotel transfers included. The meal showcases paddock-to-plate ingredients and island culinary traditions. A cash bar operates on-site, and you're welcome to bring your own beverages. Weather contingencies may move the event to an alternate location.

3 hoursfrom AUD $95
Escape Hunt Melbourne
★ 4.3 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Escape Hunt Melbourne

Escape Hunt [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) offers four themed puzzle rooms where teams solve riddles and unlock clues against the clock over 75 minutes. Choose from a clandestine government compound, an abandoned mineshaft, a 1920s speakeasy murder case, or a magical Arabian vault. Each scenario ranges from moderately challenging to expert difficulty, blending physical puzzles with lateral thinking. Located in central Melbourne, it's designed for groups seeking a collaborative puzzle-solving experience that works for novices and seasoned escapists alike.

1h 15mfrom AUD $60
Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery
★ 4.3 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery

Spend four hours exploring Swan Valley's winemaking and brewing heritage on this curated tasting tour. You'll visit established wineries and craft breweries across the region, sampling wines and beers alongside regional produce and artisan chocolates. Hotel pickups from selected Perth CBD locations are included, with an air-conditioned vehicle and knowledgeable guide providing context throughout. Some tastings are included; others may incur additional costs depending on the specific venues visited.

4 hoursfrom AUD $195
Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
★ 4.3 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Board a purpose-built catamaran for a full-day expedition to the Outer Barrier Reef, departing from Cairns. You'll clock a 10-minute helicopter flight over the reef, explore from a dedicated platform anchored at the reef's edge, tour the underwater observatory, watch marine biologists feed and identify fish species, and ride the semi-submersible for submerged viewing without getting wet. Meals and snorkelling gear included. Six-and-a-half hours total.

6h 30mfrom AUD $515
Litchfield Park Scenic Flight From Darwin
★ 4.3 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Litchfield Park Scenic Flight From Darwin

Fly over [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park)'s remote terrain on a fixed-wing scenic flight departing Darwin. This 1-hour tour takes you across waterfalls, wetlands and ancient landscapes largely unreachable by road. You'll bank over Darwin River Dam, the defunct Rum Jungle uranium mine, towering escarpments, magnetic termite mounds and cascading falls including Florence, Wangi and Tolmer. The return leg sweeps north over Western Regions and Darwin Harbour's upper reaches. Window seats guaranteed.

1 hourfrom AUD $740
Airport Transfer to Shute Harbour / Renta Yacht / Freedom Shores
★ 4.3 (4)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Airport Transfer to Shute Harbour / Renta Yacht / Freedom Shores

Get from Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport to Shute Harbour Marina in one hour via air-conditioned shuttle, coordinated specifically for yacht charter arrivals. Local drivers know the region well and handle luggage, resort check-in coordination, and practical advice about weather and activities. Shared service accommodates up to 24 passengers on a reliable route that syncs with your maritime plans.

1 hourfrom AUD $59
Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast
★ 4.2 (145)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast

Hourly shared shuttle service whisking you from Brisbane Airport directly to your Gold Coast hotel in around 60 minutes. Con-X-ion's modern mini coaches depart from check-in counters at both terminals, collecting travellers and dropping them at their accommodation without bus-station detours. Air-conditioned vehicles, English-speaking drivers, and straightforward booking make this the no-fuss option for getting from tarmac to your Gold Coast base.

1 hourfrom AUD $84
Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket
★ 4.2 (80)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket

Reach Taronga Zoo via a scenic 12-minute ferry crossing of Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Spend your day with over 5,000 animals—koalas, kangaroos, tigers, elephants, and lesser-known species—punctuated by keeper talks, a Free-Flight Bird Show framed against the harbour backdrop, and a Seal Presentation featuring sea lions and fur seals. Your ticket includes the ferry return journey, tea and coffee on board, and zoo entry. Flexible timing suits a half or full day.

4 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $83
3-Night Murray River Cruise on the classic Murray Princess
★ 4.2 (37)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

3-Night Murray River Cruise on the classic Murray Princess

Cruise the Murray River aboard the Murray Princess, a working paddle wheeler that carries you between Walkers Flat and Murray Bridge over four days. Sleep onboard in an outside cabin whilst exploring the river's wetlands and agricultural heritage. Days blend guided nature walks, wildlife spotting from a small boat, visits to historic settlements, and tastings from the region's wineries and producers. Evenings feature live entertainment and three-course dinners. Return coach transport from Adelaide is included.

4 daysfrom AUD $1974
Sydney Harbour Experience Sightseeing Cruise
★ 4.2 (398)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Harbour Experience Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes with unobstructed views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Settle into reserved deck seating, sip a glass of sparkling, and work through a shared cheese and charcuterie board whilst soaking up the foreshore. Expert commentary streams direct to your phone, unlocking the harbour's layered history and culture without the tour-group feel. This is sightseeing with pace and comfort built in.

1h 30mfrom AUD $57
Daintree Discovery Centre Single Pass
★ 4.2 (100)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Daintree Discovery Centre Single Pass

Explore the [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest) at this purpose-built interpretive centre 2 hours north of Cairns, which lets you experience the world's oldest tropical rainforest from forest floor to canopy without bushwhacking. Since 1989, the centre has guided visitors through the region's ecological complexity and conservation efforts, offering a solid grounding in what makes this landscape extraordinary. The facility sits deep within the rainforest itself, accessible via a scenic coastal drive.

2 hoursfrom AUD $41
Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: 3 Wineries & Vineyard Picnic
★ 4.2 (39)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: 3 Wineries & Vineyard Picnic

Spend a full day exploring Hunter Valley, Australia's premier wine region, on this guided minibus tour from Sydney. Visit three working wineries starting with Sobels for a production insight and tastings of the region's signature Semillons and Shiraz. The itinerary rotates between established estates like Bimbadgen and De Bortoli to balance crowds, with optional brewery lunch at 4 Pines and a stop at the local chocolate maker. Round off the day settled among the vines with a picnic of regional cheese and wine, making friends along the way.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $189
Rottnest Island Historical Train and Tunnel Tour from Hillarys Boat Harbour
★ 4.2 (26)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Rottnest Island Historical Train and Tunnel Tour from Hillarys Boat Harbour

Travel by fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, then board a heritage train to Oliver Hill. Explore the wartime bunker system and massive artillery installations that protected Western Australia during World War II. This 7.5-hour outing combines maritime transport, railway heritage and military archaeology, revealing how a small island played a strategic role in the Pacific theatre.

7h 30mfrom AUD $130
Hobart: Bruny Island Adventure: Hiking, Highlights & Local tastes
★ 4.2 (26)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hobart: Bruny Island Adventure: Hiking, Highlights & Local tastes

This 10-hour Bruny Island day trip from Hobart combines coastal hiking with tastings of island-made produce. You'll trek to the famous sea arch at Miles Beach, climb to panoramic views at Trugannini Lookout, then spend the afternoon sampling chocolate, honey, cheese and oysters at working producers. Small groups travel by ferry and local guide, with lunch options ranging from packed food to the on-site seafood restaurant.

10 hoursfrom AUD $165
Painting Evenings in Byron Bay
★ 4.2 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Painting Evenings in Byron Bay

Spend an evening creating your own artwork while watching the sun dip over Byron Bay. This three-hour session gives you paints, canvas, and ceramics to work with—no experience needed. Bring a bottle of wine, settle into the coastal setting, and leave with a finished piece you've made yourself. The whole thing unfolds as the light shifts, which tends to shift how you see what you're doing.

3 hoursfrom AUD $80
Half Day Adelaide City Highlights Mt Lofty & Hahndorf Tour Join Us Tour
★ 4.2 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Half Day Adelaide City Highlights Mt Lofty & Hahndorf Tour Join Us Tour

A four-hour guided tour of Adelaide's highlights and the historic German village of Hahndorf, led by operators with 27 years' local experience. The route adapts to weather and visibility—Mt Lofty features if conditions allow, otherwise more time explores the Adelaide Hills or Hahndorf's character. You'll travel in shared transport (up to 25 passengers) with a knowledgeable narrator who adjusts stops based on what's worth seeing on the day.

4 hoursfrom AUD $116
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure
★ 4.2 (604)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

Spend 10 hours at Hardy Reef, 39 nautical miles offshore in the Whitsundays, aboard Reefworld's permanent pontoon facility. Snorkel the living coral gardens with full gear supplied, descend in a semi-submarine for a guided reef tour, or peer through the underwater observatory without getting wet. Three meals and all equipment included. The cruise itself threads through island passages on the way out and back.

10 hoursfrom AUD $329
Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire
★ 4.2 (486)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Cycle across car-free Rottnest Island on an eight-hour self-guided adventure departing from Perth or Fremantle. The ferry crosses the Swan River and open ocean to reach this remarkable island, where you'll navigate quiet roads by bike, discover hidden coves, wade into reef-lined shallows, and spot quokkas and other native fauna. Pack your own pace—lunch and snorkel gear are optional add-ons.

8 hoursfrom AUD $123
Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns
★ 4.2 (412)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Board a fast catamaran from Cairns to Green Island for a half or full day combining reef exploration with rainforest discovery. You'll snorkel above vibrant coral gardens, cruise the shallows in a glass-bottom boat to spot fish without getting wet, and wander the island's native bush on a self-guided trail. The island's pool, restaurants and facilities mean you can pace yourself—active snorkelling one moment, lounging poolside the next.

5 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $156
Reimagined Great Ocean Road 1-Day Tour from Melbourne
★ 4.2 (156)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Reimagined Great Ocean Road 1-Day Tour from Melbourne

This 12–13 hour loop from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) traces the Great Ocean Road's most striking coastal stretches, starting before dawn to catch landmarks in softer light. You'll see London Arch, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles, weave through national parks, and pause in Apollo Bay. The pace leaves room to absorb each location rather than rush through. A coach with multilingual commentary and an English- or Mandarin-speaking guide handles navigation, so you focus on the views.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $99
Murray River Day Trip from Adelaide Including Lunch Cruise aboard the Proud Mary
★ 4.2 (120)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Murray River Day Trip from Adelaide Including Lunch Cruise aboard the Proud Mary

Spend eight hours on the Murray River, starting with a two-hour lunch cruise aboard the Proud Mary steamer, then driving alongside the river with photo stops to take in the cliffs and red gum forests. The route varies depending on your boarding point—Mannum on Mondays or Woodland Reserve on Fridays. On the way back to Adelaide, choose between Melba's Chocolate Factory or Woodside Cheese Wright for a browse and tasting.

8 hoursfrom AUD $209
Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin
★ 4.2 (36)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin

Hand-feed wild barramundi, bream, mullet and rays at this Darwin institution, operating since the 1950s on a historically significant foreshore site. Spend an hour tossing food from the viewing platform or wading ankle-deep while fish swarm around your legs. The sanctuary suits all ages and abilities, with shaded spots to rest and a playground to burn energy afterwards. Aquascene Café serves fresh bagels and coffee if you want to linger.

1 hourfrom AUD $17
Private Arrival Transfer: Perth Airport to Hotel
★ 4.2 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Arrival Transfer: Perth Airport to Hotel

Skip the airport queue and arrive at your Perth CBD hotel in a private vehicle with a driver waiting to greet you. This one-way transfer from Perth Airport gets you door-to-door within 15 minutes, handling airport fees and tolls. Straightforward, comfortable, and hassle-free after your flight.

15 minfrom AUD $100
Victor Harbor and Southern Highlights from Adelaide
★ 4.2 (48)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Victor Harbor and Southern Highlights from Adelaide

An eight-hour loop from Adelaide that sweeps through vineyard country and down to the coast. You'll travel through the Adelaide Hills and across the Fleurieu Peninsula, stopping at the historic port of Goolwa before reaching Victor Harbor, where you get breathing room to wander the seaside town and find lunch. The return journey takes you through McLaren Vale's wine district. A driver and guide provide context throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $149
Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Skyrail and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
★ 4.2 (42)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Skyrail and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

This eight-hour loop through Tropical North Queensland combines three distinct experiences: a journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway through rainforest-wrapped valleys, wandering the mountaintop village of Kuranda, then gliding above the canopy on the Skyrail Cableway before finishing at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. You'll watch saltwater crocs demonstrate their power, cruise the Melaleuca Wetlands, and encounter koalas, wallabies and cassowaries. Cairns pickup and drop-off included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $266
Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay
★ 4.2 (249)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay

Chase humpback and southern right whales along Sydney's coastline on a 2.5-hour Pacific crossing from Circular Quay. A catamaran with open-air decks carries you beyond the harbour into deep water where these marine mammals migrate seasonally (May to November). Live narration from the crew tracks their movements and behaviour. With numbers at record levels, sightings are likely—and if whales don't show, you get another cruise free.

2h 30mfrom AUD $85
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
★ 4.2 (85)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Day trip to Fitzroy Island departing Cairns at 10:15am, returning around 4:30pm. Choose a ferry transfer alone or bundle in a picnic lunch, snorkel gear hire, and glass-bottom boat tour. The island's 99% rainforest interior contrasts with granite peaks, open woodland and coral beaches. Add-ons include snorkel safaris, kayaking, the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and guided walks through native bush.

6h 15mfrom AUD $109
Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck on the Great Barrier Reef.
★ 4.2 (40)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck on the Great Barrier Reef.

Dive the S.S. Yongala, a World War II cargo ship resting on the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) off Townsville or Magnetic Island. This 10-hour expedition includes two certified dives, exploring the wreck's structure, artefacts and surrounding marine life with an experienced crew. You'll learn the vessel's history, enjoy onboard meals, and support conservation-led dive operations. Limited to 21 divers per trip.

10 hoursfrom AUD $489
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures Treetop Walk Admission Ticket
★ 4.2 (25)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures Treetop Walk Admission Ticket

Walk suspended 20–30 metres above the forest floor on a 1.5km steel pathway winding through warm temperate rainforest. The route climaxes at Knights Tower, a 45-metre spiral structure offering panoramic views, then delivers an adrenaline hit via two swaying cantilever platforms jutting over the escarpment edge. Located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, this 1–2 hour experience combines contemplative forest immersion with genuine exposure.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $30
Vivid Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise
★ 4.2 (10)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Vivid Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise

Cruise Sydney Harbour during Vivid, the city's annual light festival, aboard a fully licensed vessel serving international buffet fare whilst a DJ spins Latin and pop tracks through the night. Four hours of music, food, and water-bound revelry set against illuminated landmarks and shores. Book between 22 May and 13 June to catch the festival.

4 hoursfrom AUD $119
Allianz Stadium Guided Walking Tour
★ 4.2 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Allianz Stadium Guided Walking Tour

Walk through Sydney's newest sporting arena, a 42,500-capacity rectangular venue that opened in 2022. This guided tour takes you behind the scenes at Allianz Stadium, exploring the players' preparation zones and exclusive lounges whilst learning about the venue's architectural features. Located beside the SCG in the heart of the city, the one-hour tour reveals how the stadium's award-winning design—from its bronze exterior to custom seating artwork—fits into the surrounding parkland.

1 hourfrom AUD $27
Dinosaur Canyon Experience Fossil Tracksite and Bronze Exhibits
★ 4.2 (10)
Australia

Dinosaur Canyon Experience Fossil Tracksite and Bronze Exhibits

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $52
Sydney Eye Tower Admission Ticket
★ 4.2 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Eye Tower Admission Ticket

Sydney Tower whisks you 250 metres above the city for unobstructed views across the harbour, Opera House, and bridge. Your ticket grants 60 minutes on the observation deck with express mobile entry to skip queues, plus a digital photo pass capturing unlimited shots of the vista. The experience suits all fitness levels and puts you minutes from public transport in the heart of the CBD.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $57
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise
★ 4.2 (5)
Australia

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise

2h 30mfrom AUD $149
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