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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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Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience

Test yourself on Tasmania's premier outdoor ropes park, situated 20 minutes from Launceston. Five self-guided courses thread through native forest, ranging from a gentle two-metre start to a heart-pounding 25-metre circuit. You'll navigate wobbling bridges, tightrope sections, and cargo nets at your own pace over two and a half hours. Designed for ages eight and up, it's equally suited to those seeking pure adrenaline and those wanting to quietly confront their nerves among the blue gums.

2h 30mfrom AUD $69

Private Tour: Sydney at Night

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Tour: Sydney at Night

A three-hour private evening tour that showcases Sydney's illuminated landmarks and harbour views. Your driver-guide collects you from your accommodation or cruise terminal and navigates the city's best vantage points as dusk transforms the skyline. You'll see iconic sights bathed in evening light whilst travelling in air-conditioned comfort with running commentary on the city's history and character. Designed for travellers with limited time who want to experience Sydney's nocturnal appeal without the logistics of self-navigation.

3 hoursfrom AUD $449

Bloody Dames of Darlinghurst Crime Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Bloody Dames of Darlinghurst Crime Tour

Walk through Darlinghurst's razor gang era, when Sydney's underworld was run by women who made 1920s Chicago look tame. Your guide reveals the fierce operators—Tilly Devine, Kate Leigh, Nellie Cameron—who controlled drugs, brothels, and corrupt police across Razorhurst. Two-and-a-half hours of stories you won't find on any plaque or guidebook, told by someone who knows the shadowy corners of this neighbourhood's past.

2h 30mfrom AUD $58

Adelaide Nite Bites: An Evening Food Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Adelaide Nite Bites: An Evening Food Tour

This 2-hour evening tour takes you through Adelaide's East End, stopping at four neighbourhood food spots that each tell their own story. Your local guide shares the district's history and points out its street art while you taste dishes that represent the area's character. It's a small-group experience—capped at 12 people—that feels more like exploring with a knowledgeable mate than joining a tourist trail. A portion of ticket sales goes to local charities.

2 hoursfrom AUD $129

East Melbourne Walking Tours

🛕 Culture & History

East Melbourne Walking Tours

A two-hour guided walk through East [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s heritage streetscape with a local guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's layered past, architectural shifts and cultural markers. You'll move between Victorian-era gardens and listed buildings that shaped Melbourne's inner-city identity, gaining genuine context for how this precinct developed and what it reveals about Australian urban life. Expect a grounded introduction to the area's bones rather than a surface-level tick-box.

2 hoursfrom AUD $66

Indian Cooking Master Class

🍜 Food & Cooking

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $197

Noosa: Epic Stand Up Paddle Stingray & Mangrove Tunnel Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Noosa: Epic Stand Up Paddle Stingray & Mangrove Tunnel Tour

Glide across Noosa Heads' sheltered waters on a stand-up paddle board, navigating shallow channels and slipping through a mangrove tunnel in this two-hour guided session. You'll spot stingrays, wading birds, and other local wildlife from water level while paddling at a steady pace through protected waterways. The tour suits paddlers with basic fitness; instruction and all equipment provided.

2 hoursfrom AUD $65

Sydney’s Phantom Trails: A Ghost Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Sydney’s Phantom Trails: A Ghost Tour

Walk through Sydney's Rocks district with a local guide who knows the darker chapters of this colonial neighbourhood. This two-hour tour traces genuine historical tragedy—convict violence, disease outbreaks, dubious deaths—across cobblestones and heritage buildings. You'll visit Cadman's Cottage, old hospital grounds, and lesser-known laneways where documented misfortune occurred. It's less theatrical fright show, more grounded storytelling tied to real events that shaped the area.

2 hoursfrom AUD $544

Novotel North E-Bike Tour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Novotel North E-Bike Tour

A gentle introduction to e-biking along the Sunshine Coast's Tree Tunnel coastal path near Novotel North. This two-hour ride suits anyone comfortable on a regular bike but new to electric assistance. You'll roll through serene coastal scenery at an easy pace with a knowledgeable guide, helmet, bike, and refreshments included. It's designed to build confidence rather than push fitness limits.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $123

Self-Guided River Tubing Adventure on the Yarra River

🐠 Water Activities

Self-Guided River Tubing Adventure on the Yarra River

Paddle your own course down 3 km of the Upper Yarra River near Warburton over two hours, mixing calm stretches with small rapids. You'll control your tube through natural bends and obstacles, moving at whatever pace suits you. The outfit handles shuttles and safety briefing, leaving you free to soak up the river valley setting. Works well for families with kids aged 10+ and anyone after a half-day outdoors that doesn't demand technical skill.

2 hoursfrom AUD $65

Deluxe Dinner Package by Luke Nguyen at Botanic House

🍜 Food & Cooking

Deluxe Dinner Package by Luke Nguyen at Botanic House

Luke Nguyen orchestrates a nine-course dinner at Botanic House that traces Australia's multicultural identity through Southeast Asian techniques, native ingredients and contemporary cooking. Set over two hours, each plate pairs with carefully selected wines spanning Italy, New Zealand and Spain, creating a narrative of flavour across continents and culinary traditions.

2 hoursfrom AUD $190

Walking with Sydney Flying Foxes (Fruit Bats)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Walking with Sydney Flying Foxes (Fruit Bats)

Venture into Sydney's bushland to observe flying foxes in their native roosts during this intimate 1–2 hour guided experience. You'll learn how these fruit bats sustain local ecosystems whilst a specialist naturalist shares insights into their behaviour and ecology. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included, making this an accessible way to witness one of Australia's most distinctive wildlife encounters.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $169

The Rocks and Sydney Harbour 1.5 hour Twilight Walking Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

The Rocks and Sydney Harbour 1.5 hour Twilight Walking Tour

Walk through The Rocks' sandstone laneways at dusk on this 1.5-hour guided tour, tracing Sydney's layered past—convict arrivals, Aboriginal Country, and colonial boom. Your local guide steers you toward Observatory Hill for harbour views as light fades, then points you toward neighbourhood cafes, bars, and vintage shops worth revisiting. Pitched for travellers wanting substance without exhaustion.

1h 30mfrom AUD $40

Giraffe Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo - excl. entry

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Giraffe Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo - excl. entry

Spend 90 minutes with [Werribee Open Range Zoo](/places/werribee-open-range-zoo)'s keepers and safari guide to encounter giraffes up close. You'll access the animals' night quarters, tour the Savannah enclosure, and learn from staff who work with them daily. This behind-the-scenes experience goes beyond standard zoo viewing—you're working alongside the people who know these creatures best. General zoo admission is separate.

1h 30mfrom AUD $89

Classic Yacht Cruise Sydney Harbour

🐠 Water Activities

Classic Yacht Cruise Sydney Harbour

Sail Sydney Harbour aboard a restored classic yacht for two hours, taking in the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and coastal landmarks from the water. This small-group voyage combines maritime heritage with close-up views of the city's most recognisable sights. Ideal for marking special occasions or experiencing the harbour beyond the usual vantage points. Private transport to the wharf is included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $180

Jewel Thief An Escape Hunt Experience

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Jewel Thief An Escape Hunt Experience

Jewel Thief puts you and your team inside a locked room for 60 minutes to hunt clues, crack codes and outsmart puzzles before time's up. Located across Australia, this escape hunt demands teamwork and lateral thinking to uncover the heist and break free. You're not watching the action—you're the protagonists scrambling to solve it.

1 hourfrom AUD $48

Bird Watching Kayak Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Bird Watching Kayak Tour

Paddle through Australian coastal waterways to spot birds in their natural habitat. This three-hour kayak tour takes you across wetlands, tidal channels, mangroves and sand flats where you'll drift silently past wading birds, raptors and seabirds going about their day. Your guides know the local avifauna inside out and time the paddle to catch peak feeding and activity periods. A hot drink halfway through keeps you comfortable whilst scanning the shoreline.

3 hoursfrom AUD $159

Vineyard Trail Ride and Taste at Jacob’s Creek

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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.

2h 30mfrom AUD $230

Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise with live Brazilian show on Sydney Harbour

🐠 Water Activities

Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise with live Brazilian show on Sydney Harbour

Celebrate Valentine's Day aboard a three-hour dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour, complete with table service, harbour views, and live Brazilian entertainment. You'll enjoy a three-course meal at an allocated table for two, with a rose and chocolates included. The fully licensed bar stocks beverages to purchase. Departing from either Darling Harbour or Circular Quay, this is a straightforward evening on the water—no gimmicks, just good food, music, and the backdrop of the city's most recognisable landmarks.

3 hoursfrom AUD $140

Archibald Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 Exhibition

🛕 Culture & History

Archibald Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 Exhibition

View the 2026 Archibald Prize exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, where Australia's most prestigious portrait competition has been showcased for over a century. This self-guided visit lets you spend 1–2 hours examining the winning and finalist works across the gallery's dedicated spaces. Entry includes access to both the Archibald and Sulman Prize exhibitions.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $30

Luxury Chauffeur Service in Perth Australia

✈️ Transfers

Luxury Chauffeur Service in Perth Australia

Professional chauffeur service operating throughout Perth and Western Australia, offering private transport for any journey length. Your driver handles navigation while you relax in a climate-controlled vehicle stocked with water and equipped with WiFi. Reliable, punctual, and transparent pricing—whether you need a quick airport run or full-day itinerary support. Service animals welcome; infant seats available upon request.

1 hourfrom AUD $180

Afternoon Brisbane Photography Courses

🛕 Culture & History

Afternoon Brisbane Photography Courses

Spend 2.5 hours mastering manual camera controls and framing with a Brisbane-based photographer who knows the city's light and locations. You'll work through composition fundamentals while exploring prime shooting spots, learning to see like a photographer rather than just point and shoot. Ideal for anyone wanting to move beyond auto mode and understand why certain angles and moments work.

2h 30mfrom AUD $109

Sydney Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

🛕 Culture & History

Sydney Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

A three-hour guided walk through Sydney's central landmarks, tracing the city from its colonial foundations through to today. You'll start at Customs House and move through key sites whilst your guide unpacks Sydney's layered history—from First Nations perspectives to British settlement, convict labour, and the waves of migration that shaped the city. The tour wraps with a brewery stop overlooking the Harbour, Bridge, and Opera House. Available in small groups or private, with guides speaking English, Spanish, French, or Italian.

3 hoursfrom AUD $60

Social Justice Tour of Adelaide

🛕 Culture & History

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51

Brisbane Drive by Night - Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Brisbane Drive by Night - Private Tour

Skip the daytime crowds and see Brisbane's landmarks lit up on a 2-hour private drive. Your local guide takes you past key sights—Story Bridge, South Bank, the City Botanic Gardens and more—stopping whenever something catches your eye. You'll cover what normally takes multiple tours in one relaxed evening, seeing the city as locals do rather than herded through tourist spots.

2 hoursfrom AUD $127

Picnic and Farm Experience at Red Hill

🍜 Food & Cooking

Picnic and Farm Experience at Red Hill

Spread out on the Mornington Peninsula for a two-hour self-guided picnic amongst olive groves and farmland. This experience feeds two adults and two children with chef-selected estate produce: house-made cheeses, cured meats, olives, fresh fruit and bread, paired with a bottle of estate wine. The farm supplies everything—rug, glasses, cutlery—leaving you to find your spot by the dam or under the trees and tuck in. Kids get warm toasties and house-made cakes, with sparkling apple juice to match.

2 hoursfrom AUD $200

Longreach: Country Classics Buffet Dinner

🍜 Food & Cooking

Longreach: Country Classics Buffet Dinner

Settle into The Welcome Home's heritage dining room for a two-hour evening of rural Australian cooking. This Wednesday and Saturday buffet spotlights homestead recipes and CWA classics—think generous mains paired with an endless spread of traditional desserts. It's straightforward, unpretentious eating in a building steeped in local history, designed to feed you well without fuss.

2 hoursfrom AUD $49

Secrets of City Circle Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Secrets of City Circle Walking Tour

Walk Sydney's inner circle with a guide who unpacks the city's railway evolution—from wartime bunkers built beneath your feet to the ambitious infrastructure vision that connected a sprawling metropolis. This 2.5-hour loop traces the decisions and engineers who shaped how the city moves, anchored by stories of the Harbour Bridge and the transport networks that still define Sydney's geography today.

2h 30mfrom AUD $29

Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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.

3h 30mfrom AUD $1722

Whales of Sydney Sea Safari

🐠 Water Activities

Whales of Sydney Sea Safari

Chase migrating whales aboard a swift luxury cruiser departing Sydney Harbour, heading into deep Pacific waters just kilometres offshore. Your experienced captain navigates to optimal viewing positions whilst sharing insights into whale behaviour and maritime history. The 2.5-hour private voyage offers genuine chances to encounter these ocean giants, plus opportunistic sightings of dolphins and fur seals around South Head. No crowds, no schedules—just you, your group, and the possibility of witnessing whales in their natural habitat.

2h 30mfrom AUD $1980

Private Sydney Harbour Twilight Sail with Champagne

🐠 Water Activities

Private Sydney Harbour Twilight Sail with Champagne

Charter a private 40-foot yacht for an intimate two-hour evening sail across Sydney Harbour as daylight fades. Your local skipper navigates past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge whilst you watch the city's skyline transform, with a bottle of French champagne included. Maximum four guests, departing from King Street Wharf at 5 pm, returning by 7 pm.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1500

Makeup and Sip Experience with a Professional

🍜 Food & Cooking

Makeup and Sip Experience with a Professional

Spend two hours learning practical makeup application from a professional artist in Australia. You'll master everyday techniques using vegan, cruelty-free products carefully selected to match your skin tone, then take home the complete kit—foundation, brushes, bronzer, lipstick and more—valued at $210. The session wraps with a coffee or hot drink at the venue's cafe, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

2 hoursfrom AUD $170

Street Food of Asia Cooking Class

🍜 Food & Cooking

Street Food of Asia Cooking Class

Learn to make finger foods and street snacks from across Asia—Japan, Thailand, China, Vietnam—in this hands-on 2.5-hour class in Australia. Work through spring rolls, sushi, satay and more alongside other home cooks, then sit down together to eat what you've made, with sparkling wine or beer included. You'll take home recipes to recreate the dishes yourself.

2h 30mfrom AUD $197

Airport Transfers

✈️ Transfers

Airport Transfers

Point-to-point airport transport across Australia with a fleet of quality vehicles and trained drivers. Your journey begins the moment you land—no queues, no shared vans, just direct passage to your destination. Every vehicle is insured and licensed, with climate control and refreshment included. Drivers focus on getting you there smoothly so you can start your trip properly.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $214

Sunrise Brunswick River Kayak Activity

🐠 Water Activities

Sunrise Brunswick River Kayak Activity

Launch onto the Brunswick River at first light for a two-hour paddle through one of New South Wales' most pristine river systems. Your local guide steers you across glassy water at high tide, where the morning is yours alone. Watch for turtles and stingrays gliding beneath your kayak, spot feeding wildlife along the banks, and track birds working the shoreline as Mt. Chincogan rises gold on the horizon. A quiet, unhurried way to greet the day on the water.

2 hoursfrom AUD $69

Virtual Reality Escape Room - Beyond Medusas Gate (Assassins Creed Odyssey)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Virtual Reality Escape Room - Beyond Medusas Gate (Assassins Creed Odyssey)

Step into ancient Greece circa 445 B.C. and hunt for the legendary Argonauts' vessel in this VR escape room across Australia. Working in teams of two or four, you'll don cutting-edge headsets and navigate an Aegean coastal cave, solving puzzles and uncovering secrets as you progress through the one-hour experience. It's archaeological adventure stripped of real-world danger—the kind of exploration that would be impossible outside a digital environment.

1 hourfrom AUD $49

Half-Day Sydney Rocks Walking and Bondi Beach City Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Half-Day Sydney Rocks Walking and Bondi Beach City Tour

This 3.5-hour tour traces Sydney's colonial past through the Rocks, then heads east to Bondi for a beach break. You'll walk eight significant sites with a guide who'll explain how convicts and early settlers shaped this neighbourhood, then ride through leafy Eastern Suburbs before reaching Australia's most recognisable stretch of sand. An air-conditioned coach, water, and snacks are included; you get downtime at Bondi to swim, walk, or simply watch the ocean.

3h 30mfrom AUD $129

Take the Challenge and Conquer the Salisbury Treetops

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $52

Kangaroo Island Spirits Cocktail Master Class

🍜 Food & Cooking

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $130

Sydney: Surry Hills Private Food Tour with +8 Local Tastings

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sydney: Surry Hills Private Food Tour with +8 Local Tastings

Spend three and a half hours grazing through Surry Hills with a local guide, stopping at independent food spots along Oxford Street and beyond. You'll taste your way through the neighbourhood's multicultural heritage—Greek, Italian, Portuguese influences shape the menu—whilst learning how post-war migration shaped this corner of Sydney. Eight tastings paired with local wine and ginger beer culminate in a signature dish kept under wraps until you arrive. Private means flexible timing, no crowds, and answers to every question.

3h 30mfrom AUD $490

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