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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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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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5hr Eden Tour in Nature; Beach, Lookout & National Park
A 5-hour loop through Eden's coastal landscapes, visiting dramatic clifftop formations, heritage sites, and secluded beaches. This small-group tour (max 10 people) hits the Pinnacles' jagged rock faces, Ben Boyd Tower's historic perch, and Davidson Whaling Station before pausing for lunch overlooking the water. Designed for cruise passengers wanting efficient access to the region's natural and cultural landmarks without the typical tour-coach crowds.
5 hoursfrom AUD $300
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Blue Mountains Private Hiking Tour from Sydney
A full-day private hiking expedition into the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, tailored entirely to your pace and interests. Your dedicated guide steers you toward lesser-known vistas and walking tracks that bypass the crowded lookouts. Ten hours total, including drive time from Sydney, with a vehicle at your disposal throughout. Suited to those with moderate fitness who want to explore beyond the standard tourist circuit.
10 hoursfrom AUD $1698
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Guided Walking Tour in the Blue Mountains - Hidden Treasures
A 10-and-a-half-hour walking tour through the Blue Mountains that skips the crowded lookouts in favour of quieter corners and lesser-visited gorges. You'll cover genuine backcountry terrain with a guide who knows where the locals go—expect ridgelines, creek crossings, and views most day-trippers never find. All photos are shot on tour and shared via Google Drive afterwards.
10h 30mfrom AUD $200
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★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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PJ Blue Mountains Supreme [Private Charter]
Peter's private 10-hour Blue Mountains tour combines wildlife encounters at Featherdale with Scenic World's four attractions. You'll hand-feed quokkas and koalas, ride the Skyway, Cableway, Walkway and Railway, then spend two hours at Sound of Silence taking in the ranges. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Peter has logged over 2000 Blue Mountains trips since 2009.
10 hoursfrom AUD $715
★ 5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
THE WHEATBELT & NEW NORCIA day tour of history, taste & nature.
A 10-hour Perth day tour through Western Australia's Wheatbelt, combining rural food experiences with cultural history. You'll taste farm-made gelato and artisan cheese, explore centuries-old olive groves, spot native birdlife across botanical gardens, then cap the day touring New Norcia—Australia's only active monastic town. Small groups of up to five people travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable guide. Lunch and a local beverage are included. Operates Fridays through Sundays.
10 hoursfrom AUD $255
★ 5.0 (11)
🐠 Water Activities
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Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island
Track humpback whales during their migration along the Townsville and Magnetic Island coast on this four-hour marine cruise. Your crew—specialists in ocean wildlife—navigate Cape Cleveland's waters in search of breaching whales, sea turtles, and seabirds. The route takes in coastal scenery and pristine beaches while you sip complimentary refreshments and absorb live commentary from passionate conservationists who know these waters and creatures intimately.
4 hoursfrom AUD $175
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (11)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Private Essential Sydney Tour Including Lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
A guided five-hour circuit through Sydney's essential landmarks in a private air-conditioned minivan. You'll tick off the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Botanical Gardens before lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club overlooking Rushcutters Bay, then finish with time to wander Bondi Beach. Hotel pickups and drop-offs included, plus all meals and drinks.
5 hoursfrom AUD $819
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour
A bespoke eight-hour private tour through Australia's Barossa Valley, visiting three distinct wineries spanning traditional winemaking to experimental varieties and premium producers. You'll taste alongside a knowledgeable guide, break for a multi-course lunch paired with regional wines, and return to your hotel without driving. The itinerary flexes to your interests—want to skip the obvious stops and hunt smaller producers instead, you can.
8 hoursfrom AUD $900
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Port Lincoln Full-day Exploration Tour
Spend eight hours exploring Port Lincoln's rugged coastline and outback with a photographer guide. You'll track native wildlife—emus, koalas, and seabirds—across pristine terrain, tackle towering sand dunes by 4WD, and feast on local seafood. Small groups capped at six travellers keep things intimate and flexible. Coffee, lunch, and snacks included throughout.
8 hoursfrom AUD $295
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
This 10-hour private tour takes you from Sydney into Australia's oldest wine region, where you'll taste wines directly from winemakers who can speak to their craft with genuine passion. You'll drive through rolling vineyard country, stopping at selected cellars to sample and learn, then settle into lunch at a local restaurant with views across the valley. It's a small-group experience with your own guide handling transport, leaving you free to focus on the wines and the landscape.
10 hoursfrom AUD $760
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley
Spend nine hours exploring Hunter Valley's finest independent wineries in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit three boutique producers for tastings, pause for lunch showcasing regional ingredients at their peak, then cap the afternoon with chocolate matched to wines. Hotel transfers and all tastings included—no rushing between stops, no crowded tour groups.
9 hoursfrom AUD $1099
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
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Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour
Chase humpback whales through Platypus Bay aboard Wipe Out, a high-speed catamaran built for close encounters along K'gari's western coastline. This 4.5-hour Hervey Bay expedition puts you at water level with these migrating giants, then anchors at a remote beach for swimming, paddleboarding, or beach games. Conditions permitting, you'll have the chance to enter the water alongside the whales themselves.
4h 30mfrom AUD $165
★ 5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets
Skip the queue-ups and see Sydney through a local's eyes on this seven-to-eight-hour private tour. Your guide steers you past the postcard stops—Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach—towards the cobbled laneways of The Rocks, sweeping vistas from North Head, and neighbourhood spots tourists miss. Finish at Manly's waterfront with craft beer and lunch picked to suit your pace and interests. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a dedicated guide who knows which stories matter.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $495
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)
Fly by private helicopter from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the 12 Apostles, landing directly at the site for two hours of exploration. This five-hour experience skips the eight-hour drive, giving you unobstructed views of the Great Ocean Road's limestone formations from the air and ground. Optional add-ons include a winery stopover with lunch or an evening detour to Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.
5 hoursfrom AUD $3299
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
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Aussie Football MCG Matchday Experience with a Local
Watch Australian Rules football at the MCG, a 100,000-capacity stadium where the sport was born. Your four-hour experience begins with a guided tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sports precinct, covering the game's history, rules, and Indigenous roots. A knowledgeable local sits with you during the match, breaking down the action and helping you understand what's happening on the field. You'll have match tickets, a meat pie, and Australian beer included.
4 hoursfrom AUD $220
★ 5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Golden Beaches and Ocean Vistas MANLY AND NORTHERN BEACHES PRIVATE TOUR
An eight to nine-hour private tour showcasing Sydney's northern coastline from Manly to the headlands beyond. Travel across the Harbour Bridge to explore dramatic cliff walks, sheltered beaches and rocky outcrops teeming with marine life. Stop at Balmoral, Freshwater, Curl Curl and the iconic Shelly to Manly stretch, take lunch beachside, hunt for migrating whales at North Head, and paddle through rock pools at Long Reef spotting starfish and sea anemones. Your own air-conditioned vehicle and driver mean you move at your pace, finishing with an optional ferry ride back to the city.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $500
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure
A nine-to-eleven-hour private tour of Phillip Island centred on witnessing the nightly penguin return. Your guide—a decade-plus local—takes you beyond the parade ground to explore the island's volcanic landscape, native wildlife, and coastal character. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with refreshments included, settling into reserved seating for the main event when thousands of little penguins emerge from the ocean at dusk.
9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1610
★ 5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour – Popular Sights in One Day
A half-day private tour showcasing Brisbane's key landmarks with a knowledgeable driver guiding your group through the city's highlights. Five to six hours of relaxed sightseeing includes hotel, airport or cruise terminal pick-up and drop-off within Brisbane City limits, plus bottled water and light snacks. Designed for small groups seeking an easy introduction to what the city offers without the rush.
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1650
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Barossa Valley Wine Tour Local Barossa Valley Pickup and Lunch
A six-hour small-group wine tour of Barossa Valley departing from local pickup points. Led by Charles, an experienced local guide and driver, you'll visit handpicked wineries across the region's rolling vineyards and heritage villages. The tour caps at five guests, ensuring genuine conversation and personal attention rather than coach-load anonymity. Lunch with a charcuterie platter is included, as is bottled water throughout the day. Award-winning for its authentic approach to hospitality.
6 hoursfrom AUD $239
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
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Evening Dinner Cruise
Spend an evening aboard Spirit of the Wild, a hybrid-powered vessel gliding silently through Tasmania's Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour. Over six hours, savour chef-prepared dinners built from local produce whilst onboard interpreters unpack the region's natural and cultural layers. The boat's quiet engine and low-impact hull let you absorb the landscape without noise or disturbance—perfect for catching dusk light on the water and spotting wildlife that other vessels scare away.
6 hoursfrom AUD $155
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)
Combine coastal riding, river paddling and regional wine in one active day across South Australia's McLaren Vale. You'll start with an electric bike journey hugging the shoreline, then switch to a paddle board on the Onkaparinga River before refuelling at a local restaurant and exploring McLaren Vale wineries. Seven and a half hours of varied movement through one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions.
7h 30mfrom AUD $199
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour
This seven-hour private food tour takes small groups (up to six people) through Sydney's outer suburbs—Cabramatta, Auburn, Campsie, Lakemba and Marrickville—sampling dishes from Vietnamese, Lebanese, Portuguese, and Indian kitchens. You'll eat at neighbourhood spots most visitors miss, visit Sydney Fish Market, try gelato, and weave between markets and street life with a local guide who knows where the real food happens. Eat as much or as little as suits you.
7 hoursfrom AUD $1450
★ 5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
A 10.5-hour loop through Central Australia's red ranges, starting with Alice Springs landmarks before heading west into dramatic gorges and gaps, then east to Emily and Jessie. Small-group tour covers Anzac Hill, Flynn's grave, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, the School of Air, and finishes with sunset views if you've got energy left. Includes air-conditioned travel, water, snacks, and a knowledgeable guide.
10h 30mfrom AUD $269
★ 5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Beauty of the Blue Mountains Private Tour
A full-day private tour through the Blue Mountains World Heritage area that lets you set the pace. Your local guide drives and shapes the itinerary around what catches your interest—whether that's wildlife parks, walking trails through native bushland, isolated clifftop viewpoints, or the mountain village of Leura. You'll see the Three Sisters rock formation and learn how the unique landscape supports its own ecosystem. Hotel pickups bookend a flexible day built entirely around you.
9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $852
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Premium Winery Tour with Tannin Road (Departs Dunsborough)
Spend a leisurely afternoon touring Margaret River's finest cellar doors with a small group and a local guide who knows the region inside out. Departing from Dunsborough, you'll taste wines at three award-winning wineries, break for lunch at a brewery or bistro with local options, and possibly visit a local food maker. The intimate group size means genuine conversations with winemakers and unhurried tastings. Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation included.
6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $195
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
E-Mountain Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day
Rent an electric mountain bike for a full day exploring the Murray River region around Echuca. These e-bikes flatten the terrain, making it possible to cover ground without exhaustion across a network of well-maintained trails suited to casual riders and experienced cyclists alike. The operator delivers bikes to your accommodation within 5km of town, or you can pick up near the Visitor Information Centre. You'll receive a map, helmet, safety rundown, and route suggestions to help you navigate the area at your own pace.
8 hoursfrom AUD $89
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Self-Guided Bike Tour Wine Region
Cycle through Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula on quiet paths and the converted rail trail, visiting working vineyards and market gardens between Geelong and Queenscliff. This six-hour self-guided route lets you set your own rhythm—stop at cellar doors for tastings, grab lunch at a local café, or pack provisions for a roadside picnic. You'll navigate using provided maps and written directions, with support available if needed. The ride covers up to 25 kilometres through farmland and coastal scenery, suitable for cyclists with moderate fitness.
6 hoursfrom AUD $130
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Private Sydney South Coast to the Southern Highlands Tour
This nine-hour private tour sweeps south from Sydney through coastal scenery, vineyard country, and charming inland villages. Travelling in a climate-controlled minivan with up to six others, you'll visit beaches, winery estates, and historic towns at your own pace. National park entry fees are covered, as is onboard WiFi. The route suits all fitness levels, though you'll want to arrange lunch separately at one of the local pubs or cellar doors along the way.
9 hoursfrom AUD $1750
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Waves Waterfalls and Wineries Full-Day Southern Highlands Private Tour
Break free from Sydney's sprawl on this 10-hour private loop through three distinct landscapes. You'll traverse coastal national parks with ocean vistas, climb the escarpment through dense rainforest, and finish in the Southern Highlands' wine country. A driver-guide steers you through quieter routes, sharing local knowledge while you watch the terrain shift from sea cliffs to cool-climate vineyards. Pickup and park entry fees included.
10 hoursfrom AUD $1415
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch
Spend eight hours exploring Yarra Valley's finest producers on a private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Start with artisan cheese at a local dairy, move through three wineries for tastings, then settle into a champagne brunch featuring house-made charcuterie and oysters at Chandon. Round it out with gin flights at Four Pillars Distillery, punctuated by platters of smoked meats, nuts and house-made accompaniments throughout the day. No hiking boots required—this is about savouring rather than rushing.
8 hoursfrom AUD $680
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Swan Valley Perth Brewery Tour - Premium Small Group Tour
Spend six hours touring Swan Valley's craft brewery circuit with a knowledgeable local guide and a small group of fellow enthusiasts. You'll visit four respected breweries, tasting everything from crisp pilsners to funky sours, paired with a gourmet pub lunch. The pace is unhurried—this is about savouring beers and conversation, not racing through checkpoints. Transport, tastings, and a proper feed are all included, making it straightforward value for anyone keen to understand what Perth's brewing culture is actually about.
6 hoursfrom AUD $220
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney
A 10–11 hour private wine tour departing Sydney that takes you into the Hunter Valley, Australia's founding wine region. You'll visit up to four wineries of your choosing, sampling varieties like Semillion, Shiraz and Chardonnay, with optional cheese or chocolate pairings. The itinerary flexes around your preferences—pick the estates, the wines, even your lunch spot. An optional detour through Wollombi, a historic village frozen in time, breaks up the drive north.
10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $675
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Adelaide Hills Luxury Wine Tour - Private Day Tour
A private six to eight hour wine tour through Adelaide Hills hitting four boutique producers, including Deviation Rd for sparkling and Shaw + Smith for cool-climate whites and pinot. Your guide tailors stops to your interests—whether seeking established names or lesser-known labels. Lunch at Uraidla Hotel breaks up the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Maximum six people keeps it intimate.
6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour
Venture 90 minutes south from Sydney into the Southern Highlands wine country for a nine-hour tasting tour across three boutique wineries. The region's cool climate produces distinctive, slow-ripening wines that locals are eager to explain. Between tastings, you'll graze on local cheese and produce, then sit down for a one-course meal paired with wine at a well-regarded restaurant. Choose a private vehicle for your group or join others to share costs.
9 hoursfrom AUD $379
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
A customisable private tour of Sydney's southern coast combining Royal National Park exploration with optional Symbio Wildlife Park visits. Your driver shapes the itinerary around your interests—whether that's coastal hikes, wildlife spotting, photography or leisurely cafe stops. You'll travel in a spacious, air-conditioned Mercedes rather than a packed minibus, covering the park's best vistas and Wollongong's highlights over eight hours.
8 hoursfrom AUD $433
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Bike & eBike Hire
Pedal around Port Douglas at your own pace with a hired bike or eBike, ranging from a few hours to a week-long exploration. Roll along Four Mile Beach, stop at beachfront cafés and pubs, or pack a picnic for the sand. Skip the car park stress and follow a family-friendly treasure hunt that winds through Port Douglas' best spots. Maps and route ideas come with your hire, letting you chart your own course whether you're cycling solo or with kids in tow.
4 hours – 7 daysfrom AUD $35
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