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.

Magnetic Island 30-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 4 People
Tear across Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island with up to three mates, taking turns on a single jet ski over 30 minutes. Australia's largest unguided hire zone gives you freedom to explore 2 km² of open water at your own pace. Spot turtles, rays, dolphins and sea eagles while you carve the bay. Safety briefing and demo included; minimum age 6 with an adult, solo riders from 16.

Cairns to Silky Oaks ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 pax
A private one-way transfer from Cairns to Silky Oaks Lodge covering 105 kilometres in just under two hours. Your driver meets you on arrival, handles your bags, and settles you into a cool, spacious vehicle for the scenic drive inland. They're a local resource—ask about detours, quiet spots worth visiting, or where to eat well during your stay in Far North Queensland.

Sunrise Double Kayak Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour
Launch onto Sydney Harbour at dawn for a guided two-and-a-half-hour double kayak adventure. You'll paddle past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with a trained instructor, soaking in the harbour's iconic sights from water level. All gear is provided, and the experience suits complete beginners through seasoned paddlers. You'll share a kayak with one other person and leave with photos and memories of the city's most recognisable vistas from an angle most visitors never experience.

Cape Gloucester Getaway -2 Hour Helicopter & Resort Visit
Fly by helicopter from Airlie Beach to Cape Gloucester, a secluded Whitsundays resort nestled between islands and reef. The 30-minute flight showcases the turquoise waters and scattered cays before you land on the beach for 90 minutes. Use the resort's facilities freely—swim in the shallows, grab lunch, order a drink, and soak in the quieter side of the archipelago before your return journey.

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour
A two-hour walking tour of Wollongong narrated through the lives of women who built and reshaped the city. Starting by the coast where nuns once made dangerous clifftop descents to swim, the route traces the footsteps of hotel owners, athletes, and community leaders through streets, galleries, and quiet laneways. Discover how women carved out space and influence across every neighbourhood, revealing a version of Wollongong's past rarely told.

Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Hotels 13 pax
Direct car service whisking groups of up to 13 from Sunshine Coast Airport straight to your accommodation in around an hour. Your driver tracks your flight in real time, meets you at the terminal with a name board, and handles all luggage, parking fees and tolls. Vehicles are fully licensed, insured and meticulously maintained. Fares are locked in advance—no hidden charges, no detours.

Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs
Explore Alice Springs' concentrated gallery scene with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks Aboriginal art history, cultural significance, and the relationship between artworks and country. Over two to four hours, you'll visit lesser-known art centres that most visitors overlook, learning how to approach acquiring pieces with confidence. The town punches well above its weight for galleries per capita, making it an ideal base for understanding contemporary and traditional Aboriginal practice.

Marrickville Munch A Sydney Food Tour
A 3–4.5 hour walking tour through Marrickville's multicultural food scene led by a local guide. You'll taste your way through a family deli stocked with house-made cheeses and cured meats, grab a bánh mì and craft beer at a neighbourhood brewery, stop at a mate's bakery for savoury classics, then finish with gelato and chocolate at a local gelato shop. The Inner West's restaurant and bar scene stays open to you afterwards if you fancy extending the day.

Canberra Private Sightseeing Tours from Sydney
Travel from Sydney to Australia's capital for a customised day exploring Canberra's political and cultural institutions. This private tour runs between 11 am and 3 pm, letting you choose which landmarks to visit—Parliament House, the War Memorial, the National Gallery, or Glassworks—based on your interests. Your guide travels with you in a Mercedes-Benz van, handling transport and commentary while you set the pace. Pick-up and drop-off from your Sydney hotel are included.

Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island 3 Hour Private Cruise
Private three-hour cruise departing central Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island, accommodating up to 12 guests. Anchor off the island to float on inflatable mats and water toys whilst playing your own playlist through the onboard Bluetooth system. Two complimentary glasses of Prosecco per adult to kick things off, with a large esky for drinks storage and fishing rods if you fancy a line.

Dine Outdoors in a Stunning Location, Platter of 100% Delicious Local Produce
Set up at a secluded Australian beach, creek or mountain spot for an outdoor feast built around what's in season locally. You'll sit on hand-woven rugs around a salvaged barn-door table, eating off handmade ceramics—nothing throwaway. The spread centres on regional produce: cheeses, breads, fruits, dips and cold-pressed juices sourced within the area. Two hours designed to turn a simple meal into something you'll actually remember. Award-winning operation.

Private Transfers From Brisbane to Gold Coast
Private door-to-door transfer service connecting Brisbane and the Gold Coast in roughly 75 minutes. Travel in a spacious vehicle with an experienced driver (4.99-star rating across 24,000 trips), accommodating up to six passengers or four with luggage. Flexible pricing tailored to your group size and needs, whether heading to theme parks, beachside accommodation, or other attractions along the coast.

Mother's Day Lunch Cruise
Spend three hours aboard a Sydney Harbour vessel with your mum, starting with sparkling wine and a fresh flower. The cruise features a seafood and carvery buffet, live music, and unobstructed views across the water. Desserts, tea and coffee round out the meal, whilst the licensed bar stocks drinks to order. It's a straightforward way to mark Mother's Day without leaving the city.

Sydney Sunrise Small-Group Kayak - Opera House, Harbour Bridge
Launch from calm Lavender Bay at first light for a two-hour guided kayak through Sydney Harbour's most recognisable sights. Your former Navy guide steers you beneath the Harbour Bridge, past Luna Park, and toward the Opera House as the sun breaks the horizon. The small group—ten paddlers maximum—stays clear of ferry traffic while you soak up untold stories about restricted naval landmarks and catch the city transforming from water level. All equipment and a safety brief are included; your guide handles photography so you can focus on the moment.

Middle Harbour Sundowner (Sunset Experience)
Paddle out on Sydney Harbour as daylight fades, exploring the coves and headlands around Middle Harbour in a tandem composite kayak. Your guide steers toward a quiet beach where you'll drift as the sky transforms, sharing snacks and drinks whilst the sun sinks into the water. Two hours of unhurried paddling and stillness, no experience needed.

Private Romance Cruise for Two: A Special Date on Sydney Harbour
Hire a private catamaran for two and sail Sydney Harbour for two hours, steering past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge on your own terms. Bring sparkling wine, a seafood platter or picnic hamper, and the person you want to celebrate with. Your skipper handles the boat; you handle the moment. Works for proposals, anniversaries, or simply taking the city from the water instead of the shore.

Private Transportation Travel from Australia
Point-to-point private transfer across Cairns and surrounds, lasting 1–2 hours depending on your route. Your driver knows the region well and arrives on time. The air-conditioned vehicle seats your group comfortably, with child seats fitted to your children's ages. Service animals travel with you. A straightforward way to move between accommodation, attractions or the airport without hassle.

Distinguished Collection Tasting with Platter
Taste eight wines across sparkling, white and red styles at Tapanappa, a family-run winery 25 minutes from Adelaide nestled beneath The Tiers, one of Australia's most celebrated Chardonnay vineyards. The hour-long session pairs each pour with a spread of local cheeses, cured meats, olives and chocolate, giving you a flavour of what makes these South Australian sites—Piccadilly Valley, Southern Fleurieu and Wrattonbully—distinctive.

Art Tour of Melbourne
A three-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s creative heart near Federation Square reveals the city's thriving visual culture. You'll navigate gallery spaces, examine curated works alongside impromptu murals splashed across laneways, and gain insight into how locals engage with art. The tour wraps with afternoon tea, giving you time to process what you've seen before heading out again.

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail
Explore [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s multicultural food scene on this 3.5-hour evening walking tour through the city's most flavourful neighbourhoods. You'll navigate bustling Chinatown, sample dumplings and stir-fries from respected kitchens, taste desserts worth photographing, and finish with specialty coffee. Local guides reveal the stories behind the city's culinary evolution and point out neighbourhood secrets that most visitors miss.

Melbourne Scavenger Hunt - Arts & Culture Adventure
Navigate [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s arts quarter on a self-guided puzzle trail that decodes public installations and architectural gems across the precinct. Starting at Federation Square, you'll crack clues leading through galleries, theatres, and riverside spaces over 2–3 hours, finishing at an undisclosed South Bank location. The route doubles back along the Yarra, where bars offer pit stops between puzzle segments. Designed for those keen on visual culture and urban exploration rather than passive sightseeing.

VR Escape Room Adventure for 2 or more Players
Step into a fully immersive virtual reality escape room across Australia where teams of 2–4 solve puzzles together in a shared 3D environment. You'll navigate a time-travel mission for roughly 40–50 minutes, moving freely through dedicated physical spaces while collaborating in the virtual world. Unlike seated VR, this setup uses quality headsets that won't leave you queasy, making it genuinely playable for ages 8 and up—whether you're after a birthday bash, team bonding, or just something different with friends.

Indian Cooking Master Class
A three-hour hands-on cooking class in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) where you'll master the foundations of Indian cuisine alongside a professional chef. You'll learn to navigate the spice pantry—from identifying individual aromatics to blending masalas—and understand how ghee underpins regional dishes from Goa to Bengal. By the end, you'll have both the knowledge and written recipes to recreate what you've made at home.

Group Live Pearl Harvest Experience - Perth
Spend an hour at a working pearl farm near Perth watching oysters being opened to reveal freshly harvested pearls. Your host walks you through both traditional and current farming techniques, explaining how these gems form and why Australian pearls command global respect. You'll finish with a guided look through the farm's jewellery collection. Groups of 4–15 only.

1-Hour Lake Lefroy including Big Pit Scenic Flight from Kalgoorlie
A one-hour scenic flight departing from Kalgoorlie that showcases the region's mining heritage and geological landscape. You'll bank over the sprawling Super Pit gold mine and nickel smelter, then head south toward Kambalda to survey Lake Lefroy's vast salt flats punctuated by deep excavation scars. The contrast between the parched lakebed and the dramatic mining operations reveals the scale of extraction that built this corner of Western Australia.

Kangaroo Island Spirits Cocktail Master Class
Spend two hours at [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) Spirits learning to craft three signature cocktails from an experienced mixologist. You'll work hands-on with the distillery's award-winning spirits, then taste your efforts paired with light bites from the onsite food van. Leave with printed recipes to recreate each drink back home.

Couples Romantic Picnic
Fly over South Australia's Barossa Valley vineyards before landing on a private hilltop for an intimate two-person picnic. This 2.5-hour couples experience combines a 10-minute helicopter flight with sweeping 360-degree views, local wine, and a curated regional platter. Perfect for marking a special occasion or simply reconnecting away from the crowds.

Melbourne Airport MEL private transfer to Mel cbd-suburbs
Private car service from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Airport to your Melbourne accommodation, handling the airport-to-city logistics so you can skip queues and settle in straightaway. Your driver meets you at the terminal, sorts your luggage, and takes a direct route to your hotel or home address within 1–2 hours depending on traffic and destination. Tolls are covered, phone charging available, and the focus is on getting you to your door efficiently and safely.

Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour
Step into Eynesbury Homestead's shadowy past on this combined dinner and ghost tour near [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). After a meal at the on-site restaurant, your guide leads you through the 20,000-acre heritage property under cover of darkness, unravelling tales of the wealthy Staughton family's scandals—from spiritualist obsessions to suspected foul play. Explore the haunted lake, abandoned meat room and servants' quarters whilst discovering what really went on behind the bluestone walls of this Victorian manor.

Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne
Walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s earliest chapters on this 3-hour tour of eight buildings that predate the gold rush. You'll trace how settlers, traders, and communities shaped the city through the structures they built—churches, shops, homes—and how these places have been repurposed for modern Melbourne without losing their roots. A guide shares the grit and oddities of frontier life between stops, turning ordinary streets into windows onto what came before.

Take the Challenge and Conquer the Salisbury Treetops
Tackle a two-hour high-ropes course strung through the Australian bush near Salisbury. Navigate swinging bridges, climbing walls, and zip lines suspended between eucalypts while wearing full safety gear. It's a full-body workout that demands focus and guts—expect to finish buzzing with adrenaline and a genuine sense of having pushed yourself.

Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch
Roll up your sleeves at Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School in South Australia for a hands-on 3.5-hour session. Learn to cook seasonally while sipping wine, then gather around a shared table to eat what you've made alongside fellow home cooks. The session pairs technique with a proper meal—no empty stomach after class.

History on Tap: The Rocks Pub Tour

Newcastle Food and Street Art Walking Tour

Social Justice Tour of Adelaide
A two-hour walking tour through Adelaide's city centre exploring the social and political reforms that shaped South Australia. Small groups follow a relaxed pace past civic landmarks, monuments and public buildings to trace how legislation—from secret ballots and women's suffrage to Aboriginal rights and environmental policy—fundamentally altered the state's character. Guides highlight the people and decisions behind these shifts, offering both visitors and locals a grounded look at Adelaide's progressive heritage.

Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch
Helicopter flight through South Australia's Barossa Valley, touching down at the Wheatsheaf Hotel near Allendale for lunch and drinks. The 3.5-hour experience departs from the helipad, sweeps north over Jacob's Creek and Tanunda, then returns via the historic towns of Kapunda and Greenock. You'll meet the pub owners and possibly encounter local horseman Tom Willoughby with his film-trained horses, then enjoy views of the valley's quirky roadside attractions on the way home.

Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience
Get stuck into competitive paintball on the Sunshine Coast with two hours of tactical gameplay across outdoor fields. Skirmish provides all gear—marker, mask, coveralls, goggles and 100 rounds—plus experienced referees to keep things fair and safe. Open to ages 15 and up regardless of fitness or prior experience, it's built for groups: birthday crews, buck's nights, family outings and mates after a laugh. The venue sits near Aussie World for food and other activities, with parking and facilities on-site.

1 Hour Private Flight Tour with Paired Inflight Beer Tasting
Fly over North Stradbroke Island in your own chartered plane whilst sampling three craft beers named after local landmarks. Depart from Archerfield, cruise above the island's beaches and headlands sipping Jumpinpin IPA, Point Lookout Lager and Amity Pale Ale, then touch down at Dunwich for a brewery visit. Ground transport connects you from both airports to Straddie Brewing Co, turning the tasting into a geography lesson with altitude.

Vineyard Trail Ride and Taste at Jacob’s Creek
Spend two-and-a-half hours exploring Jacob's Creek's vineyard landscape on horseback through the Barossa Valley, guided by experienced riders from Hallmark Farm. After an hour in the saddle across rolling terrain, settle in at the cellar door for a tasting of Limited Release wines. The ride suits those comfortable on horses and keen to see winemaking country from a different vantage point, with optional seasonal food to round out the experience.
