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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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Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Private Blue Mountains High Country Day Trip from Sydney

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Blue Mountains High Country Day Trip from Sydney

A nine-hour private exploration of the Blue Mountains with a local guide, departing Sydney. You'll start at Featherdale Wildlife Park before dawn crowds arrive, spotting kangaroos, koalas and wombats, then venture into a secluded clearing for morning tea. The afternoon brings lunch with wine at a Leura restaurant, followed by scenic lookouts and a short mountain walk. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1042

Swan Valley Perth Brewery Tour - Premium Small Group Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Waves Waterfalls and Wineries Full-Day Southern Highlands Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

E-Mountain Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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

Premium Winery Tour with Tannin Road (Departs Dunsborough)

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group

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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

Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

🐠 Water Activities

Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

A 10-hour exploration of Port Stephens north of Sydney, showcasing dramatic coastlines, sheltered bays and golden beaches. Your local guide handles transport via air-conditioned minivan, with hotel or port pickup included. The region harbours roughly 150 bottlenose dolphins year-round, viewable from Nelson Bay cruises (optional extra). Between June and November, migrating whales pass through coastal waters. Beyond marine wildlife, the landscape offers sand dunes perfect for boarding and camel rides across Anna Bay's sprawling sands.

10 hoursfrom AUD $495

Canberra Private Tour from Sydney

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Canberra Private Tour from Sydney

A 10–12 hour private tour of Canberra departing from Sydney, led by an owner-operator with seven years' experience. Travel in a dedicated vehicle to sites larger coach groups can't access, moving at your own pace through Australia's capital. Explore national monuments, cultural institutions, and leafy parklands that define the city's identity. Tailor the itinerary to suit your interests—whether you're drawn to political history, art galleries, war memorials, or the natural landscape surrounding Lake Burley Griffin.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1600

Secrets of Noosa Tour with Oceanview Lunch, Nature & Noosa River Ferry

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Secrets of Noosa Tour with Oceanview Lunch, Nature & Noosa River Ferry

A seven-hour guided exploration of Noosa's quieter corners led by an award-winning local guide. You'll traverse historic landmarks, paddle the Noosa River by ferry, scout artisan shops and galleries tucked into Noosaville, and lunch at a beachfront restaurant overlooking the Pacific. Travel in a climate-controlled coach with reclining seats and USB ports, departing from accommodation between Noosa and Twin Waters. Minimum four adults required.

7 hoursfrom AUD $279

E-Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day

🏔 Adventure & Sports

E-Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day

Explore the Murray River region on a full-day e-bike adventure around Echuca-Moama. These electric bikes handle the gentle terrain effortlessly, letting you cover more ground without the effort. Routes suit everyone from casual pedallers to confident riders. We deliver to your accommodation within 5km of Echuca CBD, or collect from near the Visitor Information Centre. You'll get a map, helmet, safety briefing and local riding tips to make the most of your eight hours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $75

Chasing Waterfalls - Byron Shire

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Chasing Waterfalls - Byron Shire

A 7–8 hour exploration of Byron Shire's lesser-known corners, moving beyond the crowded foreshore to find tea-tree lakes, hidden waterfalls, and swimming holes locals favour. You'll travel by private vehicle with someone who knows the region well, stopping for lunch and refreshments along the way. The drive covers white-sand beaches and quiet pockets of the subtropical hinterland, revealing a markedly different side of the area from what postcards typically show.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900

Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

This 5-hour guided hike through Morialta Conservation Park covers 6km of diverse terrain, ascending 283m through gorges, past seasonal waterfalls and striking rock formations. Your guide shares insights into local ecology whilst you hunt for koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and native birds in their natural habitat. Groups stay small (maximum 6 hikers), and transport from Adelaide city centre is included. Moderate fitness required; not suitable for those with existing joint or cardiac concerns.

5 hoursfrom AUD $124

Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie

Combine coastal exploration with bushland trekking around Lake Macquarie, the southern hemisphere's largest permanent saltwater lake. This four-hour outing pairs a guided boat journey through secluded bays and islands with a moderate bushwalk through conservation land. You'll finish with lunch overlooking Pulbah Island before returning to Speers Point. All gear, entry fees and a meal are included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $150

Cassowary Coast Goondoi Culture Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Cassowary Coast Goondoi Culture Tour

Spend eight hours in Far North Queensland's wet tropics rainforest with Goondoi Culture Tours, learning directly from Indigenous guides about traditional land management, ecology and cultural practices. This operator holds Ecotourism Australia certification and reinvests in conservation efforts across the region and reef systems. You'll move through ancient forest, hear stories rooted in thousands of years of knowledge, and break bread with guides who know this country intimately. It's slower travel—the kind that actually sticks.

8 hoursfrom AUD $255

Private Sydney Harbour Sunset Photo Tour & Cruise

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Sydney Harbour Sunset Photo Tour & Cruise

Chase Sydney Harbour's golden hour with a professional photographer as your guide, capturing you against the city's most recognisable landmarks. This four-hour private tour takes you to lesser-known vantage points around the waterfront, then onto a 30-minute sunset cruise where the skyline transforms under twilight. You'll leave with a curated portfolio of edited shots, not just phone snaps.

4 hoursfrom AUD $470

Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings

A bespoke full-day wine tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley, where you control the itinerary alongside an experienced guide versed in Australian viticulture. Depart inner [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), visit multiple wineries at your preferred tempo, and enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine at Balgownie Estate or similar venue. Returns to your hotel by evening.

7h 30mfrom AUD $800

Snorkel with Giants at Ningaloo Reef

🐠 Water Activities

Snorkel with Giants at Ningaloo Reef

Spend nine hours at Ningaloo Reef hunting whale sharks from the air and water. This Coral Bay expedition pairs aerial spotting with in-water encounters alongside the planet's largest fish, guided by marine scientists who explain their behaviour and ecological importance. You'll also snorkel the outer reef's coral gardens before returning with professional photos and a full day's meals included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $650

Half-Day Daintree Rainforest Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Half-Day Daintree Rainforest Tour

A five-hour eco-tour through North Queensland's [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest) and Cape Tribulation, where two World Heritage zones converge. You'll explore ancient rainforest tracks, reach dramatic coastal headlands, and cruise Cooper Creek searching for saltwater crocodiles from a historic vessel. The drive takes you through pristine tropical landscape, combining terrestrial and aquatic wildlife viewing in one compact outing.

5 hoursfrom AUD $895

Hop Hunter Brewery Tour - Full Day

🍜 Food & Cooking

Hop Hunter Brewery Tour - Full Day

Spend seven hours touring three independent breweries across the Hunter Valley with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll travel between venues in a cool minivan, sample craft beers and ciders at each stop, and sit down to a proper lunch mid-tour. The day suits anyone keen to understand how these operations work and what sets each brewery apart, from their recipes to their approach.

7 hoursfrom AUD $225

Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour

A seven-hour private tour tailored to your interests, mixing driving and walking through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s key sights both in and beyond the CBD. Groups of 2–6 get a dedicated vehicle and guide, perfect if you're short on time or catching a cruise. You set the pace and choose what stays, what goes, and what gets added—the itinerary bends to fit you, not the other way round.

7 hoursfrom AUD $249

Pinnacles Desert and Catch Your Own Lobster Lunch Safari.

🍜 Food & Cooking

Pinnacles Desert and Catch Your Own Lobster Lunch Safari.

Hunt for rock lobsters off Western Australia's Turquoise Coast, then cook your catch for lunch while exploring the Pinnacles Desert's otherworldly limestone formations. This 10-hour small-group safari from Perth combines coastal foraging, desert driving and hands-on cooking in a 4WD limited to five guests. You'll access remote Pinnacles terrain unreachable by larger tour groups, drive through 4.5km of jutting stone sculptures, and feast on freshly prepared seafood amid the dunes.

10 hoursfrom AUD $370

Noosa Hinterland Drinks Private Tour with Gin, Beer, Mead & Wine Tastings

🍜 Food & Cooking

Noosa Hinterland Drinks Private Tour with Gin, Beer, Mead & Wine Tastings

A 6.5-hour private tour through the Noosa Hinterland visiting craft producers—distillery, brewery, meadery, and winery—with tastings at each stop. Travel by luxury vehicle between hidden villages and rolling countryside, sampling gin, mead, wine paired with cheese, and craft beer. Your guide handles navigation whilst you focus on the region's booze-makers and scenic backroads.

6h 30mfrom AUD $709

Private Swan Valley Wine Tour | Mercedes V-Class Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Swan Valley Wine Tour | Mercedes V-Class Experience

Spend 6–7 hours touring Swan Valley's finest wineries, breweries, and distilleries in a private Mercedes V-Class with Ben or Lauren, your local guides. They'll tailor the route to your tastes, stopping at hand-picked producers across Perth's premium wine region. Between venues, settle into luxury seating with sparkling wine, craft beer, and a gourmet cheese board at a scenic pull-over. Pickup anywhere in metro Perth, flexible start times.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $400

Kakadu National Park Cultural Experience + Scenic Flight

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Kakadu National Park Cultural Experience + Scenic Flight

Combine Kakadu's dual World Heritage credentials—ancient rock art and dramatic escarpments—in a single day. Fly nearly two hours over the park's sprawling terrain, spotting iconic landmarks from above, then cruise the East Alligator River through paperbark forests with a Bininj/Mungguy cultural guide. You'll read ochre paintings that document millennia of human presence and return to Darwin by late afternoon.

7 hoursfrom AUD $949

Day Tour in Wave Rock and Mulka's Cave

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Day Tour in Wave Rock and Mulka's Cave

A full-day guided tour of Western Australia's geological highlights, centred on Wave Rock and Mulka's Cave near Hyden. Your private driver navigates through rural farmland and heritage towns, stopping freely for photography. The 11-hour journey showcases distinctive rock formations shaped by ancient geology, explores caves steeped in Indigenous history, and includes a barbecued lunch featuring kangaroo sausage. Spring visitors (August to November) encounter wildflower displays across the landscape. The relaxed pace and flexible itinerary suit varied interests and fitness levels.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1300

Canberra Small Group Winery Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Canberra Small Group Winery Tour

Taste your way through Canberra's wine country in a single day, hitting two working vineyards, a distillery and a chocolate maker. A local guide steers your small group through tastings at each stop, with behind-the-scenes access where available. You'll sit down to a proper lunch paired with local wine, craft beer or cider, all while an air-conditioned minivan handles the driving. Seven hours, three regions' worth of flavour.

7 hoursfrom AUD $225

Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale

🍜 Food & Cooking

Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale

Spend six to seven hours exploring McLaren Vale's vineyards on a private tour tailored to your group. Located 45 minutes south of Adelaide, this region produces world-class wines you'll taste at two cellar doors, with lunch featuring a shared platter at one of the wineries. The afternoon is yours to shape—continue wine tasting, visit a craft brewery, or explore a gin distillery. Your driver handles transport throughout, collecting you from accommodation.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $249

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Leave Sydney behind for a full day in Australia's purpose-built capital. Your private driver navigates the 200km journey, giving you twelve hours to explore Canberra's major institutions: Parliament House, the Royal Australian Mint, and the National Museum of Australia. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a knowledgeable guide who can tailor stops to your interests, whether that's politics, currency history, or Australian culture. Perfect for those wanting to see the capital without the hassle of driving themselves.

12 hoursfrom AUD $897

Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide

🐠 Water Activities

Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide

Set out from Townsville Breakwater Marina on a 6-hour voyage to Magnetic Island's fringing reef. You'll snorkel amongst coral and marine life, paddle across calm waters, and hear the island's cultural stories over morning tea. The boat departs at 7:30 am (meet 7:15) and returns by early afternoon. All gear—snorkels, wetsuits, paddleboards—is provided, making this accessible whether you're a first-timer or seasoned explorer. Runs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

6 hoursfrom AUD $189

Tropical Dunk Island Half Day Activity from Mission Beach

🐠 Water Activities

Tropical Dunk Island Half Day Activity from Mission Beach

A half-day escape to Dunk Island from Mission Beach, featuring snorkelling on fringing reefs, beach time on secluded stretches, and rainforest walks through a primordial landscape. The boat ride is short enough that you'll spend most of your four hours actually on the island rather than travelling. Groups stay small at ten people maximum, which keeps things relaxed and personal. Light refreshments are provided, and there's a café for weekend visits. Suitable for all fitness levels from age six onwards.

4 hoursfrom AUD $150

Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Montville Tour from Brisbane

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Montville Tour from Brisbane

This 8–9 hour small-group tour from Brisbane climbs into the Blackall Ranges to explore the Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Montville. You'll start at Mary Cairncross Discovery Centre, where an elevated platform frames views across to Moreton Island and the coast, then wander through Maleny's galleries, studios and food shops—a creative hub in the hinterland. The final stretch takes you through mountain scenery to Montville's village of independent cafés, art spaces and local craftwork. Max 10 travellers, air-conditioned throughout.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $184

Ultimate Barossa Adventure Day Tour For 2 - Combined Mustang Convertible-Trike

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Ultimate Barossa Adventure Day Tour For 2 - Combined Mustang Convertible-Trike

Split your day between a motorcycle trike and a 1966 Mustang convertible to explore the Barossa Valley's wineries, cellar doors, and countryside. This seven-hour private tour pairs open-air driving thrills with tastings and lunch at local producers. Your guide navigates you through the region's best stops whilst you enjoy the sensory contrast of wind-in-hair motoring and classic American muscle.

7 hoursfrom AUD $487

Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

A full-day excursion from the Gold Coast exploring the northern coast's most compelling spots. Start at Cape Byron's lighthouse for panoramic views, grab morning tea at a local favourite, then explore Byron Bay's village culture—shops, galleries, cafes, and beaches. Visit the wildlife sanctuary to see native animals and taste fresh macadamia nuts. Round out the day in the hillside village of Bangalow before heading back south. Small-group format keeps things intimate across eight to nine hours.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $184

Hobart City Private Charter Service (3 days in advance）

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Hobart City Private Charter Service (3 days in advance）

A seven-hour private charter across Hobart's landmarks, driven by a knowledgeable guide in a climate-controlled vehicle. Start atop Mt Wellington for sweeping views across the city, Derwent River and beyond, then venture to Richmond's convict-era architecture including Australia's oldest standing sandstone bridge. You'll taste fresh oysters and local beer at a working farm and brewery, browse Salamanca Market's weekend stalls, and finish at Wrest Point, Australia's first casino. Requires booking three days ahead.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1200

Cradle Mountain Day Tour: Dove Lake Guided Hike with Lunch

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Cradle Mountain Day Tour: Dove Lake Guided Hike with Lunch

This 10-hour Cradle Mountain day tour from northern Tasmania combines transport, a guided 6km loop walk around Dove Lake, and lunch in one accessible package. You'll start early from your accommodation, travel through Sheffield's mural-lined streets, then descend into the World Heritage wilderness to tackle a moderately graded circuit beneath the mountain's dramatic peak. The route threads through ancient rainforest, past glacial boulders and historic structures, with a professional guide explaining the landscape throughout.

10 hoursfrom AUD $265

Coal River Valley Wine Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Coal River Valley Wine Tour

Spend a full day exploring the Coal River Valley's finest wineries in small-group comfort. You'll visit four cellar doors (rotated weekly, requests welcomed), enjoy a chef-prepared lunch with valley views, and taste local cheeses. Travel in luxury Mercedes minibuses with pickup and drop-off from central Hobart. All tastings, lunch, and water are included—no hidden costs. Whether you're a curious newcomer or seasoned collector, the relaxed pace and genuine hospitality make this worth the day.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $225

Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sydney Wine Tours - Private Wine Tasting Tour to Hunter Valley

A private ten-hour wine tour departing Sydney that takes you into Hunter Valley's boutique cellar doors to taste benchmark Semillons alongside Chardonnay, Shiraz and Verdelho. The route threads through artisan producers—a distillery crafting gin and vodka, a cheese maker, a chocolatier—with lunch woven in. Your driver-guide handles the route while you sample, chat and absorb how the region's winemakers approach their craft. Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day.

10 hoursfrom AUD $900

Airlie Beach: Kangaroos on the beach at sunrise

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Airlie Beach: Kangaroos on the beach at sunrise

Catch wild kangaroos and wallabies as they emerge at first light on an Airlie Beach shoreline, with the Coral Sea sunrise as your backdrop. This six-hour small-group outing includes a traditional Drovers breakfast of bacon and egg damper rolls, a guided chat about local wildlife, and an optional stop at a retro local café on the return. Eco-certified and built for early risers keen to see the Whitsundays on its own terms.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155

Blue Mountains Luxury Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Blue Mountains Luxury Private Tour

Explore the Blue Mountains on your own terms with a private guide and luxury Mercedes, choosing between famous vistas like the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley or quieter bush tracks and hidden waterholes. Based in the World Heritage region west of Sydney, this 7–11 hour tour flexes around your pace and interests. Stop in Leura, Katoomba or Blackheath for meals and local shops, or tackle a guided walk at Wentworth Falls. Your driver knows the region inside out and adjusts the route as you go.

7 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $675

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