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Hand-picked tours across Australia
Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Australia for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.
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![[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-720x480/0a/d2/c5/01.jpg)
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train
This eight-hour private tour combines two of Victoria's standout attractions. Start at Healesville Sanctuary, a native wildlife park nestled at the base of the Great Dividing Range, where you'll encounter koalas, kangaroos, platypuses and lesser-known species in their natural setting. Then head to the Dandenong Mountains for a ride aboard Puffing Billy, a restored steam train that threads through mountain ranges, temperate rainforest and fern gullies, staffed by costumed guides evoking the early 1900s. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.
8 hoursfrom AUD $700
★ 5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Full Day Sail to Rottnest Island from Fremantle
Sail a sleek catamaran 20km offshore from Fremantle to Rottnest Island's pristine bays for a full day of water-based exploration. With a maximum of 24 passengers, you'll snorkel coral reefs, paddle kayaks, and swim in crystalline waters while the boat harnesses the famous Freo Doctor wind on the return journey. Morning tea, a buffet lunch, and all gear are included—this stays afloat, never touching sand.
8 hoursfrom AUD $269
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)
Beat the tour buses on this private 13-hour sweep of the Great Ocean Road, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at 6:30am and returning by 7:30pm. Your dedicated local guide takes only your group along the Shipwreck Coast, stopping longer at each rock formation and limestone stack than standard itineraries allow. You'll spot kangaroos, koalas and native birds in their habitat, with extra photo opportunities built into a route that covers over 500 kilometres.
13 hoursfrom AUD $550
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
A 12-hour private group drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, heading south from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) through dramatic coastal scenery. You'll travel past sheer clifftops, wind down to pristine beaches, cross river inlets and thread through temperate rainforest. The route follows the legendary highway as it hugs the shoreline, with stops designed to let you absorb the raw landscape at your own pace. Flexible group sizes mean you travel with people you know.
12 hoursfrom AUD $600
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Australia Zoo Private Group Tour from Brisbane
Spend a full day at [Australia Zoo](/places/australia-zoo) north of Brisbane, getting hands-on with over 1,200 creatures from kangaroos to crocodiles, then choose your afternoon: either explore the subtropical rainforest at Mary Cairncross with views across to the Glass House Mountains, or head to Caloundra's beaches on the Sunshine Coast. Your private group sets the pace, decides which stops matter and whether to linger or move on. Eight to nine hours total, including return transfers from Brisbane.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1720
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Discover Bunbury Geographe and Harvey region
This seven-hour regional tour explores the Bunbury, Geographe and Harvey districts of Western Australia, showcasing agricultural heritage and Italian settlement. You'll visit working farms, independent wineries and artisan food producers across rolling countryside and coastal landscapes. The route covers dairy operations, citrus orchards, native forest and the Geographe wine region, stopping at family-owned cellar doors and local food makers.
7 hoursfrom AUD $200
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Private Melbourne City Sights - Morning Tour
Discover [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s character across four hours with a private guide navigating the city's Victorian streetscapes, hidden laneways and thriving creative quarters. You'll move through neighbourhoods that reveal how this Australian city balances heritage architecture with contemporary art, design and hospitality scenes. Hotel pickups and drop-offs bracket the experience, with your guide offering insider context on what animates the streets and shapes the local culture.
4 hoursfrom AUD $419
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Private Great Ocean Road Express Tour (9 Hour Tour)
This 9-hour private tour covers the western stretch of Victoria's Great Ocean Road, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to explore the dramatic coastline between Aireys Inlet and Apollo Bay before cutting back inland through the forested townships of Forrest and Beech Forest. Your dedicated driver and guide navigate the winding coastal roads with expert local knowledge, stopping at viewpoints and hidden gems along the way. Note: this express route skips the 12 Apostles rock formations—opt for a full-day tour if those are essential to your itinerary.
9 hoursfrom AUD $500
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour
This 12-hour private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) traces one of Australia's most celebrated coastal routes, stopping at the Twelve Apostles, Memorial Arch, Kennett River for wildlife spotting, and Split Point Lighthouse. You'll explore Loch Ard Gorge's dramatic rock formations, spend time in the coastal village of Apollo Bay, and get countless vantage points for photography. Your guide shares local knowledge while you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a group of up to 11 people. All entrance fees and parking are covered; bring your own lunch or eat in Apollo Bay.
12 hoursfrom AUD $270
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
4WD Guided Day Trip In D'Aguilar National Park
Tackle remote tracks through [D'Aguilar National Park](/places/daguilar-national-park)'s hinterland on this guided 4WD adventure near Brisbane. Navigate fire breaks and climb hillsides across easy-to-medium terrain suited to drivers new to low-range driving. You'll need your own vehicle, but the route keeps costs down and includes a stop at Sommerset Dam for sweeping views and a complimentary photo. Five to eight hours of genuine bush driving with a local guide.
5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $199
![[PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-720x480/09/c7/81/68.jpg)
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
[PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour
This eight-hour private tour takes you an hour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) into the Yarra Valley, a region of rolling hills and established vineyards. Your dedicated guide shapes the itinerary around what interests you—whether that's wine estates, craft breweries, a working distillery, artisanal chocolate, or a dairy farm. The valley's elevation and geography deliver striking panoramic views throughout the day. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided, and arrange lunch at a spot that suits your preferences, from casual picnics to restaurant dining.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1200
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Orchids and Wildflowers Photographic Day tour from Perth
Spend nine hours hunting wildflowers and orchids across Perth's countryside with a seasoned photographer who's won awards for orchid work. You'll visit secluded spots that've yielded stunning blooms season after season, with expert guidance on composition, lighting and technique throughout the day. Bring your camera and a willingness to walk; lunch and water are supplied.
9 hoursfrom AUD $375
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Port Macquarie Scenic Tour to the Hastings Hinterland region
Customisable eight-hour private tour through Port Macquarie and the Hastings Hinterland, where you set the pace. Travellers decide how long to linger at each spot while your guide handles the driving in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Skip the rigid itinerary—this flexible approach suits families, mates, and solo explorers alike. Water provided; bring your own lunch or grab something en route.
8 hoursfrom AUD $160
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour
Skip the coastal queues with a reverse route through Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) early, you'll head inland first, arriving at Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Bells Beach when others are still stuck in traffic. After lunch at a local spot, push on to Port Campbell National Park to walk amongst the Twelve Apostles or upgrade to a helicopter sweep for a different perspective. Eight to twelve hours, fully flexible to your rhythm and interests. Hotel pickup included.
8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1987
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Signature Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
Spend your day touring six of Tasmania's finest whisky producers across the southeast region, tasting award-winning single malts and learning distillery craft from the makers themselves. This 6.5-hour tour departs Hobart and takes in Belgrove, Old Kempton, Overeem, Lark, Spring Bay and Sullivans Cove, with a lunch break included and all tastings covered. Travel between venues in a cool, comfortable coach so you can focus on what matters—the whisky.
6h 30mfrom AUD $350
![[PRIVATE TOUR] Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs | Winery & Sightseeing Tour](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-720x480/0a/d3/bd/bf.jpg)
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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[PRIVATE TOUR] Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs | Winery & Sightseeing Tour
A full-day private tour of the Mornington Peninsula, an hour south of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), blending wine tasting with coastal relaxation. Visit two acclaimed estates to sample the region's Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, enjoy a two-course lunch at a winery overlooking the bays, then unwind at Peninsula Hot Springs amongst 50-plus outdoor thermal pools set in native bushland. Eight hours total, all transport and entry included.
8 hoursfrom AUD $750
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle
Spend your morning hauling Western Rock Lobster pots off the coast, then return to the boat for a seafood spread prepared live before you. Expect freshly cracked lobster, sashimi salmon, oysters, Blue Swimmer crabs, fish tacos, prawns and marinated octopus, paired with local WA wines, beers and soft drinks. The 7.5-hour experience departs and returns from Fremantle, with ferry transfers included.
7h 30mfrom AUD $466
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Roma: Landscape and Legacy Day Tour Including Lunch
This 6–7 hour small-group outing explores Roma's outback heritage through its working landscape and ecology. You'll walk Mount Abundance (where early explorers Mitchell and Leichhardt surveyed the land), visit station gardens, and move between the town's livestock markets and quieter bush pockets where native wildlife congregate. An eco-knowledgeable guide unpacks how the region has balanced pastoral use with ecological health across generations. Lunch is included.
6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $255
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Central Coast Private Tour From Sydney, with Australian Reptile Park Option
A nine-hour guided drive north from Sydney showcasing the Central Coast's quieter side. Your local driver navigates you through national parks, coastal lookouts, and rainforest walks, stopping at Somersby Falls and Crackneck Point for whale spotting (seasonal). Optional add-on lets you handle native reptiles and watch animal demonstrations at the reptile park, then grab lunch at a local cheese and chocolate producer. Hotel or cruise-terminal pickup included.
9 hoursfrom AUD $475
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour
A six-hour guided loop through the villages and natural landmarks inland from Byron Bay. Your local guide takes you through Federation-era Bangalow, the quiet appeal of Federal, the dramatic 50-metre plunge of Minyon Falls, the quirky gardens and shops at Crystal Castle, artsy Mullumbimby, and the waterfront charm of Brunswick Heads. Lunch at a standout Japanese restaurant rounds out the day. Transport, entry fees, and a knowledgeable companion are sorted.
6 hoursfrom AUD $220
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Swan Valley Private Tour
Your driver collects you from a Perth hotel for a six-hour roam through Swan Valley's wine country and artisan producers. This is a tailored route—you steer towards wineries, breweries, chocolate makers and honey producers that appeal to you, or let your guide suggest stops based on what unfolds. Two cellar doors come with tastings; chocolate, honey and nuts are sampled en route. Caversham Wildlife Park sits as an optional detour for those keen on native animals.
6 hoursfrom AUD $495
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Brisbane City Highlights Sightseeing Tour
A guided five-hour circuit of Brisbane's key landmarks and neighbourhoods, travelling by minibus with a knowledgeable driver. You'll climb Mt Coot-tha for panoramic views across the city and river, visit significant historical sites, and pause for lunch at the Botanical Gardens Cafe. The tour gives first-time visitors a solid read on the city's layout, character and momentum without requiring your own transport.
5 hoursfrom AUD $135
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Port Stephens, departing Newcastle - Whales, hike & sand dunes!
Escape Newcastle for a full day exploring Port Stephens' rugged coastline and marine life. You'll tackle a rewarding ridge walk with panoramic views, tuck into generous seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant, then spend three hours on the water chasing humpback whales during migration season. The return journey includes a stop at the Southern Hemisphere's largest shifting sand dunes, ideally timed for sunset. Air-conditioned transport and door-to-door pickup included; allow roughly 2.5 hours driving each way.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $260
★ 5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Photography Essentials Workshop in Sydney Harbour Foreshore
Master the fundamentals of digital photography in four hours alongside a Sydney-based photojournalist on the Harbour Foreshore. This workshop unpacks camera modes, composition, and light work using The Rocks and surrounding landmarks as your studio. You'll leave with practical techniques to pre-visualise shots and a reference manual for ongoing learning.
4 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Small group Great Ocean Road Reverse & Wildlife spotting
This 12-hour reverse-route Great Ocean Road tour departs [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) early to reach the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge ahead of peak crowds. You'll experience the Southern Ocean's morning stillness before the day heats up, then head to Anglesea in late afternoon when kangaroo mobs are most active. The small-group format (max 12 people) and air-conditioned transport keep things relaxed, with breakfast sausages and hot drinks to start.
12 hoursfrom AUD $170
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Sydney Beaches & Coastal Discovery Half Day Tour
A four-hour coastal loop that strings together Sydney's most recognisable beaches and headlands, starting with guided walks at Bronte, Bondi, and Diamond Bay before finishing at Watson's Bay. Your guide threads together local history and geology as you move between spots, giving shape to what might otherwise feel like beach-hopping. You'll also pass Centennial Park, Tamarama, and both Macquarie and Hornby lighthouses. Return by private car or, if you've chosen the morning slot, catch a ferry back to the city and lunch at one of Watson's Bay's waterfront spots.
4 hoursfrom AUD $400
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf
This eight-hour cruise-ship excursion sweeps you from Adelaide through two South Australian strongholds: McLaren Vale's wine region and the German-settled village of Hahndorf. You'll taste vintages at established cellars, browse local artisan shops, and sample traditional European food in a place where 19th-century migrants left their mark. A guide handles logistics while you navigate vineyard landscapes and heritage streetscapes at a measured pace.
8 hoursfrom AUD $315
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours
This five-hour private tour covers [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s cultural and architectural highlights by air-conditioned minivan, departing from your cruise terminal or hotel. Navigate the city's famous laneways with their street art, explore the ornate Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, and visit significant landmarks including the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House, and the Old Treasury Building. You'll also see the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes and wander through Toorak's leafy streets lined with grand period homes. Your driver-guide handles all navigation, and bottled water is provided throughout.
5 hoursfrom AUD $1250
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
A seven-hour circuit through Tasmania's premier drink producers, starting with wines and cheese in the Derwent Valley, then pivoting to gin and whisky tastings at two working distilleries. You'll explore Old Kempton Distillery with a guided tour, break for lunch (your shout), then finish with more wine at Pooley in the Coal River Valley before returning to central Hobart. Hotel pickups included within 5km of the CBD.
7 hoursfrom AUD $350
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Newcastle: Country Towns River & Farm Tour with BBQ
Leave Newcastle behind for eight hours exploring the rural Upper Hunter region. Visit the twin towns of Morpeth and Dungog, sample local producers, swim in the Allyn River, then tour a working cattle farm before sitting down to a proper BBQ lunch. Your guide unpacks the regional history whilst you move between destinations in an air-conditioned vehicle, round-trip from your accommodation.
8 hoursfrom AUD $245
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Manly and more private tour
This six-hour private tour threads together Sydney's most rewarding coastal stretches and harbour views without the crowds. You'll start at Bradleys Head exploring disused military installations, move through Georges Heights for panoramic vistas, then venture to Balmoral and Manly beaches with a detour to sheltered Shelley Beach via an aquatic reserve. After lunch, North Head's bushland offers sweeping perspectives across the harbour, followed by exploration of quieter northern beaches and the revitalised Barangaroo Reserve on the return journey.
6 hoursfrom AUD $330
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Private Blue Mountains & Wildlife Experience - Flexible Day
Spend nine to ten hours exploring the Blue Mountains and Australian wildlife with a private driver and flexible itinerary. You'll visit Scenic World for its cliff-edge railways and walks, then head to Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet native animals up close. Everything's arranged beforehand — park tickets, transport, even a professional koala photo printed as a keepsake — so you just turn up and enjoy the day at your own tempo without rushing between stops.
9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $679
★ 5.0 (3)
🍹 Nightlife
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Brisbane and Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 5 Stops
A 7–8 hour helicopter-hopping pub crawl across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, touching down at five carefully chosen venues—from outback boozers to beachside bars. Depart and return to Archerfield Airport with your own private aircraft and crew. Bring mates (minimum two), bring your appetite, and bring cash for food and drinks at each stop, where you'll enjoy roughly 45 minutes per venue plus a solid lunch break. The sky's your office, the pubs are your meetings.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1695
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Private Luxury Cape Tribulation Adventure and Crocodile Cruise
A seven-to-nine-hour private guided adventure through Cape Tribulation and the [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest) in Far North Queensland. You'll traverse World Heritage terrain where ancient rainforest collides with coral reef, stop at panoramic vantage points, walk shaded boardwalks, and finish with a private crocodile cruise on the Daintree River. Meals and refreshments—from breakfast through tropical ice cream—are supplied throughout, plus a bottle of champagne to crack open during the drive.
7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1445
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Sydney South Coast and Highlands Private Tour
Venture beyond Sydney's urban sprawl on a tailored South Coast and Highlands excursion. This 6–9 hour private tour whisks you through dramatic coastal cliffs, mountain vistas, and landmark stops that showcase NSW's varied terrain. Travelling in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable driver means you set the pace, linger where you choose, and skip the coach-tour soundtrack. Ideal for those after authentic exploration without the crowds.
6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $419
★ 5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Jewish Scene in Melbourne- ideal shore excursion with a local.
A private six-hour tour led by a [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) resident who knows the Jewish quarter inside out. You'll explore the city's oldest synagogue, visit kosher food suppliers and delis, and discover why the Bagel Belt is legendary amongst locals. Your guide customises the route based on what interests you, throws in surprise detours to catch what's happening around town that day, and wraps up with fresh bagels. Travel to and from your port or hotel included.
6 hoursfrom AUD $895
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Sunshine Coast Seaside Explorer Private Tour with Lunch
An eight-hour private tour exploring the Sunshine Coast's quieter northern stretches. You'll climb Emu Mountain for ridge-top vistas, walk coastal headlands, paddle out to secluded islands via the Maroochy River, and finish with lunch overlooking Coolum Beach. A luxury vehicle with personalised service handles all logistics, leaving you to soak up the region's blend of rugged coastline and laid-back beach villages.
8 hoursfrom AUD $699
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Brisbane Insights Tour
A guided four-hour circuit through Brisbane's defining landmarks and neighbourhoods by vehicle. You'll see the Story Bridge's iconic span, explore Kangaroo Point Cliffs' red sandstone faces, wander the Botanic Gardens, and take in South Bank's cultural precinct. The route dips into characterful pockets like Paddington and New Farm before finishing at Mount Coot-tha for views across the city. Built for first-timers wanting to grasp Brisbane's layout and flavour without heavy legwork.
4 hoursfrom AUD $127
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Southern Highlands Full-Day Wine Tour
A guided day through the Southern Highlands' wine country, visiting 4–5 producers across 7–8 hours. Start with a welcome glass, then move between established wineries, small family operations, craft breweries, and distilleries, sampling local drops and nibbling a shared tasting platter. The rolling green landscape shifts with seasons—winter fireplaces, spring gardens, summer vineyards in action, autumn foliage—all within 90 minutes of Sydney or Canberra.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $195
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