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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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Hobart's Cliffs, Caves and Beaches Kayak Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Hobart's Cliffs, Caves and Beaches Kayak Tour

Paddle out from Hobart to Storm Bay, a sheltered corner of the Derwent River estuary where locals escape on weekends. This 7-hour kayak covers 20km of varied coastline—hidden sea caves, lichen-stained rock faces, quiet anchorages and empty beaches. You'll explore from a stable two-person kayak with a guide who knows the tidal patterns and best landings. The pace suits paddlers with moderate fitness; lunch and gear included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $295

Bribie Island 4WD Kayak and WWII Bunker Tour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Bribie Island 4WD Kayak and WWII Bunker Tour

Combine 4WD beach driving, lagoon kayaking, and WWII bunker exploration on this compact Bribie Island adventure, just an hour north of Brisbane. Over four to five hours, you'll navigate coastal dunes in a 4WD, paddle through tea-tree-coloured waters, spot wild kangaroos, and walk through restored Fort Bribie. Small groups and knowledgeable local guides keep the pace personal and the stories authentic—all without the ferry hassles or full-day time commitment of mainland alternatives.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $139

[PRIVATE TOUR] 12 Apostles | Great Ocean Road | Day Trip

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

[PRIVATE TOUR] 12 Apostles | Great Ocean Road | Day Trip

A private 10–11 hour coastal drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road takes you past the dramatic 12 Apostles rock formations, through pockets of ancient rainforest, and along cliff-edge stretches where native wildlife roams freely. Your driver navigates the full suite of highlights at a pace that suits your group, with stops tailored to what you want to see and how long you want to linger.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1650

Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience

A 12–13 hour private drive along Australia's Great Ocean Road reveals far more than the famous Twelve Apostles. Your guide navigates you through windswept coastal towns, past surf breaks and rainforest reserves, to shipwreck sites and sculpted rock formations. Stop where you wish, spot native wildlife from koalas to kangaroos, and choose your own pace. Morning or afternoon tea is included; lunch options range from casual to two courses. The route is fully customisable to your interests and energy levels.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $875

Treasures of Broome Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Treasures of Broome Tour

Spend four hours tracing Broome's pearling heritage with a guide who knows the stories locals live by. You'll watch the pearl harvest at Cygnet Bay, sample fresh pearl meat, browse the Black Stump Gallery's art, and finish with sunset drinks at Cable Beach. Transport, lunch at Mr Saigon, and beverages throughout are all sorted.

4 hoursfrom AUD $180

Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sydney Grains and Grapes Hunter Valley Wine and Beer with Lunch

This 11.5-hour Hunter Valley excursion pairs wine, beer, and artisanal spirits tastings with lunch at family-run producers north of Sydney. You'll visit two or three small wineries, tour production facilities, and meet the makers themselves. The tour accommodates different tastes—swap wines for local brews, add chocolate pairings, or explore craft spirits. Lunch typically features wood-fired pizzas and shared plates at a winery venue.

11h 30mfrom AUD $285

Sunrise Mansfield Hot Air Balloon Flight with GoPro Photo

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Sunrise Mansfield Hot Air Balloon Flight with GoPro Photo

Launch before dawn from Mansfield in Victoria's foothills for an hour aloft over pastoral valleys and mountain ranges. You'll float quietly above grazing paddocks and eucalypt forest as the sun breaks across the Great Dividing Range, with up to seven others sharing the basket. A 4-hour experience from start to finish, including ground prep and a gentle descent back to base.

4 hoursfrom AUD $495

Small-Group Full-Day Rock Climbing Adventure from Katoomba

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Small-Group Full-Day Rock Climbing Adventure from Katoomba

Spend a full day learning rock climbing on genuine Blue Mountains stone, departing from Katoomba. This eight-hour outing suits absolute beginners through gym climbers ready for outdoor rock. A qualified guide covers safety, equipment handling, foothold and handhold technique, belaying and movement strategy across multiple pitches. You'll work through natural formations in the bush, stopping for a supplied lunch among the peaks.

8 hoursfrom AUD $250

Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

🐠 Water Activities

Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

Book a private boat for 6–8 hours and design your own day across the Whitsundays. Anchor at secluded bays, snorkel vibrant coral gardens, walk island tracks, or simply sprawl on untouched beaches. Your skipper steers while you call the shots—no set itinerary, no crowds, just your group and the islands. Snorkel gear, water, and refreshments included.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $3819

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Private Luxury Half Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Private Luxury Half Day Tour

A flexible half-day private tour through the Adelaide Hills and the German heritage village of Hahndorf in a luxury 4WD Land Cruiser. Your driver navigates the region's winding roads and rolling terrain, sharing local knowledge along the way. The itinerary is yours to shape—request a vineyard stop, a specific lookout, or a particular attraction, and the route adapts accordingly. Perfect for groups wanting to explore at their own pace without the usual tour-coach constraints.

4h 30mfrom AUD $275

Sydney: National Park Hike, Aboriginal Rock Art & Oyster tasting

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Sydney: National Park Hike, Aboriginal Rock Art & Oyster tasting

Venture into Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park for an eight-hour journey combining coastal bushwalking with Aboriginal cultural sites and local food stops. Trek through sandstone ridges overlooking Pittwater and the Hawkesbury, visit ancient hand stencil caves, reach a secluded beach for a swim and picnic, then finish at Mooney Mooney oyster farm sampling fresh Sydney oysters. Transport from central Sydney included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $300

North Stradbroke Island Private Tour with Pickup

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

North Stradbroke Island Private Tour with Pickup

A full-day private tour of North Stradbroke Island departing from the mainland with your own transport. Between June and October, watch for migrating whales; year-round you'll encounter dolphins and sea turtles. The itinerary strings together artist studios in Dunwich, tidal creeks fringed by mangroves, the dramatic North Gorge Walk at Point Lookout, and Brown Lake—a tea-coloured freshwater pool ringed by native bushland where you can swim or take afternoon tea before returning.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $275

Kickstart Sydney Half-Day Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Kickstart Sydney Half-Day Private Tour

Cover Sydney's headline attractions in four hours with a private driver-guide who shapes the route to suit your interests and tempo. You'll navigate the city's most recognisable landmarks from the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle, stopping where you choose to linger or move on quickly. This works well for first-timers wanting the broad strokes, or returning visitors keen to revisit favourites without the logistics of public transport.

4 hoursfrom AUD $404

Half-Day Helicopter Experience: Lunch at Eco Beach from Broome

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Half-Day Helicopter Experience: Lunch at Eco Beach from Broome

Fly by helicopter along the Kimberley coastline from Broome, touching down at Eco Beach Resort for a three-course lunch and afternoon on the sand. This four-hour experience combines the rush of aerial sightseeing with genuine downtime at an isolated beachfront property. You'll see the rugged WA coastline unfold beneath you, then settle into a leisurely meal with sparkling wine, sea kayaks and an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1139

Shire Shuttle Bus's Shoalhaven Coast Wine Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Shire Shuttle Bus's Shoalhaven Coast Wine Tour

This 10–12 hour coastal wine tour departs Sydney CBD to explore the Shoalhaven's established vineyards and hidden gems. You'll visit three distinct wineries—Coolangatta Estate with its heritage character, Two Figs perched above the river mouth, and Silos Estate—tasting their award-winning stock paired with local cheese. The route winds along the Illawarra coast before finishing in the village of Berry. Lunch, morning tea with scones, and all transport in a climate-controlled minivan are included.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $220

Private Sydney City and Bondi Beach Half Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Sydney City and Bondi Beach Half Day Tour

Squeeze Sydney's greatest hits into four hours with a private driver who knows the city inside out. You'll cover the Rocks' sandstone laneways, catch the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from multiple angles, stroll through the Botanic Gardens, then head east to Bondi's golden sweep. The route takes in Woolloomooloo's converted warehouses, Kings Cross' gritty character, South Head's clifftop views, and Paddington's terrace houses. Hotel pickups at 8am or 1pm mean you fit this around your schedule.

4 hoursfrom AUD $260

Blue Mountains Highlights, Wildlife Park and Scenic World Full Day Private Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Blue Mountains Highlights, Wildlife Park and Scenic World Full Day Private Tour

Spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains with a private guide, combining wildlife encounters at Featherdale Park with dramatic landscape viewing. You'll handle native animals up close—koalas, kangaroos, wombats—then shift to Scenic World for unlimited rides on the iconic Scenic Railway, one of the world's steepest. Walk through Blue Mountains National Park, spot the Three Sisters formation from quiet vantage points, and wander Leura's quieter streets. Suits all fitness levels and families with young children.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1029

Kangaroos and Mountain Views Day Tour from Gold Coast

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Kangaroos and Mountain Views Day Tour from Gold Coast

Spot kangaroos and koalas at Coombabah Lake before heading up to Mount Tamborine for scones and Gold Coast views. This five-hour haulage loops through the hinterland's best bits—natural wildlife, mountain-village galleries, and a proper morning tea at a heritage property. Includes transport from selected Gold Coast pick-up points, park entry, and a knowledgeable guide throughout.

5 hoursfrom AUD $125

SA Skydiving Adelaide - Langhorne Creek

🏔 Adventure & Sports

SA Skydiving Adelaide - Langhorne Creek

Jump tandem with South Australia's most seasoned skydiving crew over Lake Alexandrina near Langhorne Creek. This four-hour experience pairs you with an instructor for the freefall and parachute descent, delivering genuine adrenaline and views across the sprawling lake landscape. You'll exit the aircraft, experience weightlessness at altitude, then glide back to earth with a souvenir certificate in hand.

4 hoursfrom AUD $349

Private Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

A five-hour private wine tour of Barossa Valley departing from Adelaide, with room for up to four guests in a BMW sedan. Your host John brings over three decades of hospitality expertise to guide you through the region's wineries. You'll shape the itinerary on the day—choose from pre-planned routes or design your own, with flexibility to linger wherever takes your fancy or pivot toward different cellar doors.

5 hoursfrom AUD $639

Escape Sydney: Sea Cliff Bridge, Wildlife, Kiama Private Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Escape Sydney: Sea Cliff Bridge, Wildlife, Kiama Private Tour

Trade the city for the Kiama Coast on a 10-hour private tour tailored to your pace and interests. Travel in a comfortable executive SUV through Jamberoo's farmland and green valleys, stopping at dramatic coastal lookouts, secluded beaches, and the thundering Kiama Blowhole. Spot kangaroos, wombats, and seabirds—or whales during migration season (May–October). Walk the dramatic Sea Cliff Bridge, swim in sheltered coves, and lunch at a local cafe as the sun dips toward the horizon.

10 hoursfrom AUD $945

Blue Mountains Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Blue Mountains Private Tour

A tailored 10-hour exploration of the Blue Mountains' sandstone plateau, starting with hotel pickup and heading straight to the Three Sisters rock formation and surrounding vistas. The itinerary adapts to your preferences: choose between guided walks ranging from one to three hours, visit Scenic World (at extra cost), explore Wentworth Falls and the village of Leura, or seek out wild kangaroos and wallabies. Your guide prepares fresh sourdough lunch with salads on the day.

10 hoursfrom AUD $640

Private Daintree Wanderer Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Private Daintree Wanderer Tour

Explore the ancient [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest) on Queensland's far north coast with a private guide who knows the area inside out. This 9-hour outing takes you by air-conditioned minivan through World Heritage terrain, includes a river cruise spotting saltwater crocs, proper meals with drinks, and a stop at Cape Tribulation Beach. Hotel transfers bracket the day, so you just show up and follow along.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1016

Airlie Beach: Beautiful Bowen Beaches Day Tour.

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Airlie Beach: Beautiful Bowen Beaches Day Tour.

Skip the Airlie Beach crowds and head north to Bowen, a quieter coastal town with dramatic beaches and quiet viewpoints. This six-hour small-group tour with Airlie Adventure Tours (Eco Tourism Australia Certified) hits the scenic spots locals actually frequent — coves tucked away from the main tourist drag, stretches of sand backed by bushland, and vantage points across the Whitsundays. Prawns and sparkling wine bookend the day, with snacks and water refills throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155

Chef Jacqui's French & Indigenous Australian Cooking Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

Chef Jacqui's French & Indigenous Australian Cooking Experience

Join Chef Jacqui in her [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) kitchen for a hands-on 5-hour cooking class blending classical French technique with native Australian ingredients. You'll prepare and cook a three-course meal from scratch—canapés through to dessert—then sit down to eat what you've made together. Jacqui draws on years working in top European and Australian kitchens, teaching you her approach to confident, seasonal cooking using produce from her garden and local Mornington Peninsula suppliers.

5 hoursfrom AUD $235

Private Hunter Valley Wine-Tasting Day Tour from Sydney

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Hunter Valley Wine-Tasting Day Tour from Sydney

A private 10-hour wine tour whisking your group of up to seven from Sydney into the Hunter Valley's boutique winery circuit. Your dedicated driver navigates you through four handpicked cellar doors, each pouring different grape styles and regional expressions. Bottle water included; lunch, tastings, and any brewery or distillery stops are separate. Hotel collection from Sydney CBD only.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1638

Hunter Valley Full Day Small Group All Included Tasting + Roos

🍜 Food & Cooking

Hunter Valley Full Day Small Group All Included Tasting + Roos

Spend 10–11 hours tasting your way through Hunter Valley's best producers: two wineries, a craft distillery, and a chocolate maker. You'll pair local cheese with wines, sample gin and vodka, and enjoy artisan chocolates, all with professional photos captured along the way. Transport from Sydney and a small group keep things relaxed and sociable.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $269

Luxury Sydney City Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Luxury Sydney City Private Tour

A bespoke eight-hour private tour of Sydney that balances iconic landmarks with quieter local escapes. Your dedicated guide picks you up from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal and navigates you through the Harbour, Opera House, The Rocks, and Bondi in a luxury Land Rover Discovery fitted with leather seats, dual air-conditioning, and large windows. The itinerary weaves past the postcard sights into lesser-known bushland pockets and secluded waterside spots, away from tourist throngs. Refreshments and wifi travel with you; the day concludes with your return to your starting point.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1696

Self Guided E Bike Ride - Unicorn Falls, Rainforest & Rail Trail

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Self Guided E Bike Ride - Unicorn Falls, Rainforest & Rail Trail

Pedal through Tweed hinterland's quieter corners on a premium e-bike, combining sections of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail with rainforest and rural lanes. Starting from Mooball, you'll navigate a suggested route at your own pace over 5–6 hours (roughly 3–3.5 hours of actual riding), with the option to swim at Unicorn Falls in Mount Jerusalem National Park. E-assist makes rolling hills manageable for riders with moderate fitness; you control stops, detours and speed throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $159

Blue Mountains Day, Sunset Tour & Glow Worms Night Adventure

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Blue Mountains Day, Sunset Tour & Glow Worms Night Adventure

This 10-hour Blue Mountains adventure captures three distinct experiences in a single outing. You'll explore the escarpment's dramatic daylight vistas, catch the sunset from a panoramic lookout, then descend into a cave system to witness thousands of bioluminescent glow worms clustered overhead. The full arc—day to dusk to night—reveals how the landscape transforms across light conditions, with knowledgeable guides leading you safely between each phase.

10 hoursfrom AUD $475

Barossa Valley Private Wine Tours - All Inclusive

🍜 Food & Cooking

Barossa Valley Private Wine Tours - All Inclusive

Explore the Barossa Valley's finest vineyards on a bespoke 7–8 hour tour designed around your group's preferences. Travel in a private 13-seat minibus with up to 11 others, visiting handpicked wineries including Chateau Yaldara, Kies, Rusden, and Maggie Beer Farm Shop. Includes wine tastings, lunch, and water. Arrange barrel tastings and winemaker meetings in advance for deeper insight into the region's production methods.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $199

90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry

🐠 Water Activities

90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry

This 4-hour experience combines a 90-minute coastal cruise with entry to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll navigate the Tasman Peninsula's dramatic shoreline—past sea caves, natural arches, and 200-metre dolerite cliffs—ending at Cape Raoul where Australian fur seals bask on the rocks. The route takes in historical landmarks like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead, plus pristine white-sand beaches at Safety Cove and Crescent Bay, with Mt Brown rising behind.

4 hoursfrom AUD $190

Simpsons Gap Sunset: Watercolour Painting Class

🍜 Food & Cooking

Simpsons Gap Sunset: Watercolour Painting Class

Paint the MacDonnell Ranges as they shift through gold and crimson at Simpsons Gap, just outside Alice Springs. This four-hour workshop teaches watercolour fundamentals through guided exercises that build confidence without demanding prior experience. You'll work outdoors with real landscapes unfolding before you, using provided materials and transport included. Ideal for anyone wanting to capture light and colour rather than perfect technique.

4 hoursfrom AUD $175

Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour with Dingos, Sparkling & Lunch

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour with Dingos, Sparkling & Lunch

A 12-hour loop along Victoria's Great Ocean Road in a small coach (max 15 guests), hitting the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before stopping at a wildlife sanctuary to meet kangaroos, emus and dingoes. You'll walk through Jan Juc and Apollo Bay's coastal villages, tuck into organic lunch at the park, and raise a glass of sparkling overlooking the limestone stacks. Departs and returns to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) city.

12 hoursfrom AUD $175

Noosa Hinterland Tour with Lunch, Wine & Cheese Tasting & more

🍜 Food & Cooking

Noosa Hinterland Tour with Lunch, Wine & Cheese Tasting & more

Spend seven hours exploring Queensland's Noosa Hinterland with an award-winning local guide who knows the region intimately. You'll travel through rolling hills and hidden valleys, stopping at a working vineyard for wine and cheese, a mead house or craft brewery depending on the day, and a country restaurant for gourmet lunch. The tour wraps with tea or coffee overlooking the Noosa Everglades. Door-to-door transport in a comfortable vehicle is included, along with all tastings and meals.

7 hoursfrom AUD $299

Explore the Hidden Gorges: Kalbarri 4WD, Hike, Canoe Experience

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Explore the Hidden Gorges: Kalbarri 4WD, Hike, Canoe Experience

Spend six hours combining paddling, hiking and 4WD exploration through Kalbarri National Park's remote gorges. You'll navigate the Murchison River's bends beneath towering sandstone walls, trek to seasonal waterfalls and soak in hidden pools far from other visitors. The route demands moderate fitness but rewards you with landscapes most tourists never reach. Air-conditioned transport gets you between each section.

6 hoursfrom AUD $130

Hunter Valley wine and cheese starting from the Hunter region

🍜 Food & Cooking

Hunter Valley wine and cheese starting from the Hunter region

Explore Australia's oldest wine region on a personalised 8–11 hour tour of the Hunter Valley. Visit three hand-selected wineries or swap one for a gin and vodka tasting, sampling wines matched with local cheeses, chocolates or charcuterie boards. The valley's 200-plus producers sit amid farmland and rolling hills. Tailor your day to suit your palate—whether you're a seasoned collector, curious newcomer or spirits enthusiast—with optional upgrades available.

8 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $600

Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Adelaide

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Adelaide

Spend seven hours scaling and descending natural rock faces in Adelaide's Morialta Gorge, a full-day adventure combining rock climbing technique and abseiling descents. You'll work with experienced guides across sandstone cliffs whilst taking in views across the conservation park and St Vincent Gulf. The gumtrees overhead often host lounging koalas, adding a chance encounter with local wildlife. All safety gear is provided; you bring water and snacks to fuel the day.

7 hoursfrom AUD $249

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf - Half Day Private Scenic Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf - Half Day Private Scenic Tour

Explore the rolling vineyards and charming villages of Adelaide Hills on this 4.5-hour private tour departing from the CBD. Travel through scenic farmland to Hahndorf, Australia's oldest German settlement, where you'll wander heritage streetscapes and visit artisan producers—swap the chocolate factory for a winery or distillery visit if you prefer. Perfect for small groups of up to 12, with flexible routing and meal arrangements to suit your pace.

4h 30mfrom AUD $265

Sydney Wildlife Safari

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Sydney Wildlife Safari

Escape Sydney's sprawl for a 10-hour afternoon and evening venture into the Southern Highlands, where native wildlife roams freely across private farmland and untrammelled bushland. Your guide navigates you through the Great Western Wildlife Corridor—a crucial passage that connects the Blue Mountains to Morton National Park—in search of kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, and the notoriously shy platypus. Watch birds cut across the canopy, then settle into Australia's oldest licensed pub for dinner before night spotlighting gliders and possums by torch.

10 hoursfrom AUD $440

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