Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Walk through Oakleigh's Greek quarter with Kelly, sampling genuine dishes and learning the stories behind them from locals who brought recipes and traditions from Greece to Australia. Over three hours, you'll taste your way through bakeries, delis and a traditional taverna, finishing with souvlaki and loukoumades. Each stop reveals how Greek food culture took root in this vibrant neighbourhood.
Spend a morning exploring Tasmania's Tamar Valley wine region with a private guide steering you through four to six cellar doors near Launceston. You'll taste cool-climate vintages—many award-winners—often meeting the winemakers themselves. A light lunch with a glass included helps pace the tasting. The tour adapts to your group's interests, whether that's specific estates or local sights, all within the 6–7 hour window.
Spend an hour at McCaffrey's Estate, a small family-run Hunter Valley vineyard, sampling their handcrafted range whilst seated comfortably with a picnic box. The 11-acre property produces everything from sparkling to fortified wines, and the owners share stories of their winemaking journey over a relaxed tasting. Dogs welcome, prams accommodated.
Hunt through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s bustling markets with Tonya, a local chef, selecting fresh produce, fish and meats for the day. Back at her home kitchen, you'll prepare three dishes from scratch—think oysters with verjus or slow-roasted ocean trout—then sit down to eat what you've made. Over 5–6 hours, you'll pick up genuine cooking techniques, seasonal shortcuts and the reasoning behind each step. Walk away with written recipes and the confidence to recreate the meal at home.
Dine on Modern Australian fare in a dimly lit New York–style supper club perched inside Sydney's heritage Queen Victoria Building. This two-hour experience seats your group around a shared menu showcasing seasonal dishes, paired with curated wines, spirits and house cocktails. Dark oak panelling, soft leather, and the building's original Romanesque architecture create an intimate setting that feels worlds away from the city streets below.
A private eight-hour coastal drive from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) along the Great Ocean Road, taking in dramatic cliffside views, lighthouses, and sheltered bays. Your driver collects you from your hotel and navigates the winding route at your pace, stopping at key lookouts and settlements like Apollo Bay. You'll see why this stretch of Victoria's coast ranks among Australia's most striking drives, though lunch remains your own affair.
A 12-hour private exploration of Australia's Great Ocean Road, timed for a relaxed start to beat both fatigue and crowds. You'll skip the usual tourist route and travel inland before joining the coastal drive, stopping at over eight locations—famous and hidden alike—for photography and wildlife spotting. The day wraps with an Australian dinner featuring seafood and local flavours. Everything's included: drinks, snacks, meals, transport and a guide who knows where the kangaroos actually hang out.
Skip the tour-bus queues and drive the Great Ocean Road as a private group in a comfortable vehicle with an experienced guide. This 12.5-hour journey takes you through Victoria's most spectacular coastal scenery, with time for wildlife encounters and a proper lunch break. You'll travel at your own pace, adjust stops to suit your interests, and return with a bottle of Australian wine included.
Navigate Brisbane's key spots and backstreet discoveries using the Let's Roam app over two hours. You'll crack riddles, snap photos against prompts, and answer trivia as you move through the city at your own pace. Pick your role—Brainiac, Photographer, or Mapper—and compete against your crew or fly solo. Works for casual outings, hen dos, birthdays, or office bonding.
Spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, riding the famous cable cars across dramatic cliff faces and visiting lookout points. You'll travel in a small Mercedes coach with a guide fluent in Chinese, Japanese or English, starting and finishing with a scenic harbour cruise. Choose between the mountains alone or add Sydney Zoo to your itinerary. Eight to nine hours total, with all major attraction tickets sorted and water provided throughout.
Explore Royal National Park, Australia's oldest protected area, on a 9–10 hour guided adventure south of Sydney. Hike dramatic coastal trails, cool off in freshwater pools and secluded coves, spot native wildlife, and discover ancient Aboriginal rock engravings. Small groups mean you'll avoid the standard tour-bus experience and find real breathing room in this pocket of sandstone cliffs and heathland.
Start or finish your Sydney trip with a private car transfer from the airport. A professional driver collects you and your family, sorts your luggage, and drives you in a luxury European sedan or SUV to your accommodation or back to the terminal. The service runs smoothly regardless of traffic—your driver rings ahead to confirm the exact pickup location, keeping things straightforward and stress-free.
Navigate Brisbane's Cultural Precinct on a self-guided puzzle trail using your phone. Work through location-based clues as you discover galleries, theatres, and heritage landmarks across the city's cultural heart. Hints and help options keep you moving if you hit a wall. It's a two-hour blend of sightseeing and brain-teasing, ideal for locals and visitors after something beyond standard walking tours.
A four-hour loop from Adelaide that climbs to the city's highest vantage point, then descends through the tree-lined villages of the Adelaide Hills. You'll reach Mount Lofty Summit for panoramic views across the city and coast, then explore the German heritage village of Hahndorf with its craft shops and produce stalls. The coach winds past Crafers, Stirling, Aldgate and Bridgewater, stopping for browsing and optional refreshments at the historic Hahndorf Inn.
Combine a hot air balloon flight at sunrise over the Gold Coast or Scenic Rim with a full day exploring Springbrook Mountain, a World Heritage rainforest harbouring ancient Antarctic Beech trees and cascading waterfalls. After landing, settle into a champagne buffet breakfast at the Star Gold Coast Resort, then head into the mountains for walks past Purlingbrook, Rainbow and Goomalarah Falls, finishing at the rim of an extinct volcano. Six hours total, air-conditioned transport included.
This 10–11 hour Blue Mountains outing whisks you from Sydney to three signature lookouts, wildlife encounters, and either a self-guided forest walk or Scenic World's triple-pass adventure. You'll start with morning tea, spot kangaroos and koalas at the zoo (depending on package), take in the Three Sisters rock formation at Echo Point, and finish at the quieter Cahill Lookout before returning by coach or optional river ferry. Choose between zoo-and-Scenic-World immersion, nature-walk-only, or no-zoo options to suit your pace.
Shared minivan shuttle whisks you from your Sydney City hotel to the cruise terminal in around 20 minutes. A driver meets you at your accommodation, handles your bags, and you split costs with other passengers in a climate-controlled vehicle. Book ahead with your ship's name and boarding times to skip the taxi hunt and arrive at port ready to go.
Spend nine hours exploring the outer reaches of the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) from Cairns, with dedicated time at two reef sites for snorkelling and one included scuba dive (introductory 20 minutes or certified 40 minutes, subject to medical clearance). The boat provides breakfast, a cooked-to-order BBQ lunch, and afternoon nibbles, whilst a marine biologist explains what you're seeing below the surface. Weather permitting, you'll navigate to prime coral and fish habitat, then motor back to port with time to decompress.
Spend half a day at Sydney's waterfront zoo, where you'll encounter animals from across the globe against the backdrop of the harbour. Your general admission includes access to all enclosures, keeper talks throughout the day, and scheduled presentations featuring seals and birds in flight. The zoo sprawls across the foreshore with level, accessible pathways suitable for all ages and mobility levels.
Explore Sydney's landmarks and beaches on your own schedule with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass covering 23 stops across two routes. Board an open-top double-decker bus for unobstructed views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and Bondi Beach, with pre-recorded commentary in eight languages. Pause whenever something catches your eye—museums, markets, cafés—then rejoin a later bus. Optionally add a Captain Cook harbour cruise to see the city's hidden beaches and parklands from the water.
Venture into Port Phillip Bay's sheltered waters for a three-hour snorkel with wild dolphins and seals off Sorrento. Aboard a purpose-built luxury vessel, you'll explore kelp forests spotting weedy sea dragons whilst qualified naturalists guide the experience. The boat features hot showers, and all kit—including full-length wetsuits—is supplied. Hot drinks and lunch are included, plus a dolphin guarantee: no sightings means a free return visit within three months.
Spend four hours at Kuranda's Rainforestation Nature Park, a 40-hectare pocket of World Heritage rainforest just outside the village. This self-drive visit bundles three separate experiences: ride an amphibious Army Duck through the forest canopy, learn about Indigenous land management and culture with Pamagirri, and walk amongst koalas and native wildlife. You'll need your own transport to reach Kuranda from Cairns, though the Skyrail or scenic railway are popular alternatives.
Tear across Lancelin's sprawling sand dunes on a quad bike for an hour, then drop in on a sandboard for unrestricted sliding. This two-hour blast combines machine-powered exploration with the simple physics of gravity and sand. You'll navigate the dunes' full terrain, building confidence as you go, and finish with proof—complimentary photos of your run.
Skip the taxi queue and head straight to your Sydney hotel via a pre-booked shared minivan from the cruise terminal. A driver meets you as you disembark, ready to load your bags and drive you into the city within 15–30 minutes. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle alongside other cruise passengers, splitting the cost and dodging the hunt for transport during peak arrival times.
Walk through Adelaide Gaol after dark with a local guide exploring the prison's role in colonial history and its reputation as South Australia's most actively haunted location. This 2-hour evening tour takes you through the heritage-listed building's corridors and cells, uncovering stories from its convict era while noting reported paranormal activity. Tours operate select nights monthly, booked by date and time.
Combine two of the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef)'s most visited spots in a single nine-hour expedition. The catamaran departs for Moore Reef, where you'll snorkel, ride the waterslide, and explore via semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat before heading to Fitzroy Island for lunch and beach time. The reef section suits all fitness levels, with optional extras like helmet diving and guided snorkels available for an additional fee. Fitzroy Island offers self-guided rainforest walks, kayaking, and visits to the turtle centre if you want to stay active, or simply rest on the sand.
Spend your afternoon on Fitzroy Island, a coral-fringed patch off Cairns' coast. This 4.5-hour return ferry trip gives you time to wade through turquoise shallows and snorkel the house reef, then sprawl on Nudey Beach's pale sand. The air-conditioned vessel departs the island at 5pm, so you're back on the mainland by evening.
Step into [Norfolk Island](/places/norfolk-island)'s penal past at this three-hour dinner theatre on the convict settlement's colonial commanders. Actors narrate the gritty realities of the island's military governors—their triumphs, compromises, and rebellions—whilst you work through a three-course English menu in period setting. Dark humour, hearty food, and theatrical storytelling combine for an evening that's entertaining rather than reverent.
Get above the waterline at Wave Break Island on the Gold Coast with a guided snorkel trip spotting prolific fish and marine creatures in sheltered, clear conditions. The four-hour excursion includes gear, transport from the coast, and the chance to hand-feed curious fish. A professional guide leads you through this accessible reef site, ideal for swimmers wanting coral and wildlife without deep diving.
Spend six hours on Fitzroy Island, a short ferry ride from Cairns. This package combines return boat transfers with snorkelling gear, a guided glass-bottom boat tour to view coral and fish without getting wet, self-guided walking trails through the island's bushland, and a packed lunch. It's a straightforward way to experience the reef and island landscape in a single day, with minimal fuss and no early starts.
Spend seven hours exploring Australia's [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) aboard a fast catamaran from Cairns, with three hours on an anchored pontoon platform. Snorkel the coral gardens, peer through the underwater observatory, or take a semi-submersible tour without getting wet. The day peaks with a ten-minute scenic helicopter flight over the reef. A hot and cold buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea fuel the adventure. Non-swimmers and swimmers find equal appeal here—choose your level of engagement with the marine environment.
A private eleven-hour journey from Sydney down the South Coast, hitting Jervis Bay's white-sand beaches, the dramatic Kiama Blowhole, and the quiet valleys inland. Your driver doubles as a local guide, steering you through lesser-known pockets of New South Wales at whatever pace suits your crew. Families and solo wanderers alike get the run of the itinerary—linger where you want, skip what doesn't grab you.
A guided 30-minute walk through [Werribee Open Range Zoo](/places/werribee-open-range-zoo)'s Australian Trail brings you face-to-face with native wildlife in a spacious parkland setting. Your guide navigates the enclosures, sharing insights into the animals' behaviours and habitats while you observe kangaroos, emus, and other iconic species up close. Entry to the broader zoo is separate, so this focused experience concentrates on the Australian fauna without the full-day commitment.
This small-group tour covers the Great Ocean Road's most dramatic coastal formations, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) around 7am for a 6–12 hour outing. You'll visit the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge using a reverse route that gets you there early, before tour buses clog the viewpoints. The itinerary weaves in a rainforest walk through Great Otway National Park and wildlife spotting around Kennett River, with hotel pickup included and entry fees covered.
Join a guided walk through the National Museum of Australia's galleries with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the stories behind key artefacts and the building's design. The one-hour Museum Highlights Tour runs daily at 1pm and covers the major exhibition spaces, offering a solid grounding in the collection whether you've got an hour to spare or want to know what's worth lingering over. Tours in languages other than English can be arranged on request.
Dine within Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park on a 2.5-hour evening outing featuring Australian native ingredients and premium cuts under dark skies. You'll arrive at a remote desert site nestled among red dunes and desert oak, away from resort glow, to watch Uluru shift through sunset hues whilst sipping cocktails. The meal showcases native bush tomato, quandong, and wild apple alongside kangaroo, steak, and seafood, finishing with Australian wines and guided stargazing that reveals the southern constellations.