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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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Melbourne City Private Walking Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Melbourne City Private Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour private walking tour cuts through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layers with a local who knows the backstreets and stories. You'll move from the raw history of the Old Melbourne Gaol through the ornate Victorian shopfronts of the Block Arcade and beyond, hitting the landmarks that actually matter. Private means your guide is yours alone—ask what you want, get genuine local tips, and skip the generic commentary.

2h 30mfrom AUD $400

Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple

Launch yourself 300 metres above the Gold Coast on a solo, tandem, or triple parasail. You'll drift over Surfers Paradise and the Broadwater for two hours of uninterrupted coastline views. Whether you're chasing a personal thrill or sharing the experience, you'll be harnessed safely and fitted with all gear on site. Perfect for anyone wanting to see the strip from an angle most tourists never reach.

2 hoursfrom AUD $95

Helicopter Tour - Sirromet Winery & Scenic Flight

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Helicopter Tour - Sirromet Winery & Scenic Flight

Fly by helicopter from Brisbane to Sirromet Winery at Mount Cotton, landing in style for a two-hour vineyard visit. This three-hour experience pairs aerial views of Brisbane's CBD with time to taste wines, explore manicured grounds, and dine at the estate's restaurants—all at your own pace. Your pilot waits on standby via text, ready for the scenic return flight whenever you wish. Groups up to 30 accommodated across multiple aircraft.

3 hoursfrom AUD $594

Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience

Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience

Skip the tourist circuits and experience [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s after-dark culture with a local guide who knows where to go. Over three to four hours, you'll hop between neighbourhood bars and intimate venues, sampling cocktails and wine whilst grazing on progressive small plates and dessert. Your host—someone who actually lives this scene—shares the stories behind the city's colourful past: the old speakeasies, the rogues, the music venues that shaped it all. Tailored entirely to your tastes, this is nightlife on your terms.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $820

Kitesurfing Lesson

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Kitesurfing Lesson

Learn kitesurfing across three hours at [Shark Bay](/places/shark-bay) in Western Australia, where instructors prioritise safety and environmental stewardship. You'll progress from fundamentals to independent riding, using rental gear and local knowledge to build skills that stick. The lesson includes a safari component and a downwinder run, giving you real water time alongside instruction.

3 hoursfrom AUD $390

Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1 Hour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1 Hour

Ride through Sydney on a custom three-wheel trike with a local owner-operator who tailors the route and timing to suit you. The 1-hour tour accommodates up to three passengers behind the rider, with stops for photographs at iconic backdrops across the city. You'll wear a provided helmet and jacket throughout. Tours are flexible—ring ahead to arrange your preferred start time and location.

1 hourfrom AUD $161

Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens

A guided walk through George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens with a knowledgeable local who unpacks the site's colonial history, ecological significance, and the stories behind its plant collections and resident birdlife. Two hours exploring manicured tropical landscapes and native species that reveal Darwin's botanical heritage in ways a solo wander cannot.

2 hoursfrom AUD $59

Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight

Aerial tour combining two of Far North Queensland's most iconic landscapes in a single flight. Departing Cairns, you'll cross the coral formations around Green Island and Vlasoff Sand Cay before climbing inland over the Great Dividing Range towards Kuranda. The route descends through Barron Gorge to showcase the powerful Barron Falls, then sweeps back to Cairns with sweeping views of the coastal ranges. Total flight time is approximately 70 minutes.

1h 10mfrom AUD $659

Broome: Romantic 45-Min Private Helicopter Flight & Beach Picnic

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Broome: Romantic 45-Min Private Helicopter Flight & Beach Picnic

Soar above Broome's iconic coastline on a 45-minute helicopter flight, touching down on a private beach near James Price Point for a gourmet picnic as day fades to dusk. This three-hour experience pairs aerial views of Cable Beach, Willie Creek, and Gantheaume Point with 90 minutes to swim, eat, and walk the sand. Includes sparkling wine, charcuterie, and hotel transfers.

3 hoursfrom AUD $899

Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour

Throttle around Magnetic Island's coastline on a jet ski, weaving past granite outcrops and coral-fringed shallows. This two-hour stint puts you on the water where dolphins, turtles, dugongs and the occasional whale show up. You'll skim along North Queensland's best coastal scenery—white sand, palms, and the sort of marine activity you don't see from shore. All gear supplied: life jacket, goggles, safety run-through. Max two riders per ski.

2 hoursfrom AUD $400

Private Cassic Walking Tour of Melbourne: start from your hotel

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Cassic Walking Tour of Melbourne: start from your hotel

A three-hour private walking tour that traces [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layered identity—from its 1850s gold-rush bones to today's street-art scene. You'll navigate the city's distinctive grid with a knowledgeable guide, moving between grand Victorian avenues and narrow laneways where independent galleries and murals compete for attention. The Yarra River provides a natural anchor point as you piece together how heritage architecture and contemporary culture coexist on these streets. A coffee stop grounds the experience in Melbourne's café culture.

3 hoursfrom AUD $190

Blend Your Own Bottle of Muscat in Rutherglen

🍜 Food & Cooking

Blend Your Own Bottle of Muscat in Rutherglen

Spend two hours at Stanton & Killeen in Rutherglen learning to blend your own Muscat. You'll walk through the 19th-century winery, taste different Muscat styles, then mix your own batch from selected parcels before bottling it under your label. It's a hands-on introduction to how winemakers actually work—no prior experience needed.

2 hoursfrom AUD $160

Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

A two-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) that moves beyond the postcard sights to reveal what locals actually know about the city. Your guide reads the group and balances well-known landmarks with the quieter laneways and corners where Melbourne's character genuinely lives. You'll leave with a real sense of how the city works, not just a checklist of things you've seen.

2 hoursfrom AUD $41

Port Lincoln Mikkira Station Wild Koala Safari Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Port Lincoln Mikkira Station Wild Koala Safari Tour

Explore Mikkira Station's bushland with a wildlife photographer guide who knows where the koalas hang out. This 3.5-hour safari takes you through South Australian scrubland year-round, seeking native animals in their natural habitat. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stop for refreshments, and learn from someone who photographs wildlife professionally. Ideal for anyone wanting a genuine wildlife encounter rather than a zoo visit.

3h 30mfrom AUD $159

Private Adelaide Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Private Adelaide Walking Tour

A two-hour private walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident who introduces you to the city's layered past and present-day character. Starting from the CBD, you'll navigate main thoroughfares and encounter key sites like Adelaide Arcade and Town Hall, concluding at the Central Market. Beyond architectural landmarks, your guide shares how historical currents have shaped the city's contemporary vibe and offers insider tips for the rest of your visit.

2 hoursfrom AUD $109

Coffs Harbour Ground Rush or Max Freefall Tandem Skydive on the Beach

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Coffs Harbour Ground Rush or Max Freefall Tandem Skydive on the Beach

Strap in with a trained instructor and launch from 8,000 or 15,000 feet above Coffs Harbour for a tandem skydive that cuts straight to the rush. You'll freefall together before the chute deploys, then drift down past the [Solitary Islands](/places/solitary-islands) Marine Reserve towards a beach landing. Two hours total, from ground briefing through landing certificate.

2 hoursfrom AUD $379

Badass Women of Melbourne Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Badass Women of Melbourne Walking Tour

This two-hour walking tour threads through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD to uncover the lives of women who built the city's institutions, sparked movements, and shaped its cultural landscape. Starting from Parliament House and weaving through Chinatown and Little Lon, you'll encounter the stories of artists, activists, and entrepreneurs whose contributions have often gone unrecognised. A local guide leads the way, revealing how these women—from hospital founders to cultural innovators—left their mark on the streets you walk today.

2 hoursfrom AUD $60

1 Hour Wine tasting at Ross Hill Wines in Orange NSW

🍜 Food & Cooking

1 Hour Wine tasting at Ross Hill Wines in Orange NSW

Taste up to seven wines at Ross Hill's cellar door, perched at 1020 metres on one of Australia's coolest vineyard sites. The Chief Winemaker has curated a selection that showcases both the Orange region's character and Ross Hill's own output. The hour-long session takes place amongst the vines on Wallace Lane, where elevation and cool climate shape every glass you'll sample.

1 hourfrom AUD $15

Sunset Jet Ski Tour on the Brisbane River

🐠 Water Activities

Sunset Jet Ski Tour on the Brisbane River

Pilot your own jet ski down the Brisbane River during golden hour, taking in the city's illuminated skyline and riverside landmarks from the water. This 90-minute tour launches from the CBD and guides you past Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, South Bank Parklands, and the botanical gardens. You'll handle a modern 2025 Sea-Doo with support from experienced operators who've been running these tours for over a decade. No prior experience or licence required—just the willingness to follow safety protocols.

1h 30mfrom AUD $320

Trevena Glen 2hr Animal Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Trevena Glen 2hr Animal Tour

Spend two hours at Trevena Glen farm getting up close with a diverse mix of animals in hands-on encounters led by a knowledgeable guide. You'll interact with donkeys, alpacas, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs, turkeys and more across the property. Small groups of up to 15 people mean plenty of attention and genuine connection with the animals, making this ideal for families or anyone keen to step beyond the typical petting-zoo experience.

2 hoursfrom AUD $110

Private Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Gold Coast

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Private Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Gold Coast

Learn to ride at Surfers Paradise with a dedicated instructor tailoring the lesson to your starting point. Based at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, this 90-minute session pairs you one-on-one with someone who'll stay in the water beside you, spotting technique tweaks and building confidence in real time. You'll progress faster with personalised attention than you would in a group.

1h 30mfrom AUD $230

Trevena Glen Half Day Animal Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Trevena Glen Half Day Animal Tour

Spend three hours at Trevena Glen meeting farm animals up close on this hands-on tour. You'll interact directly with donkeys, alpacas, goats, sheep, horses and other residents across the property, with morning tea included. A guide leads groups of up to 15 people through the animals at a relaxed pace, making it suitable for all fitness levels and ages.

3 hoursfrom AUD $180

Private Transfers Cairns Airport to Port Douglas

✈️ Transfers

Private Transfers Cairns Airport to Port Douglas

Direct private car service from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas, taking around an hour. Choose from standard sedans through to spacious people movers depending on group size and preference. The operator has three decades of experience running reliable transfers across the region, with consistent attention to detail and customer service. Baby seats and specialised infant restraints available on request.

1 hourfrom AUD $307

Sydney Icons, Bays & Beaches

🐠 Water Activities

Sydney Icons, Bays & Beaches

A two-hour private harbour cruise that captures Sydney's most recognisable sights without the crowds. You'll navigate past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, cruise past waterfront estates tucked into coves, and spot the quieter beaches sheltered within national parks. Perfect timing if you're arriving early or departing late, with a local skipper who knows which angles work best and where the light hits right.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1680

Snorkeling Adventure for Kids with Private Guide In Sydney

🐠 Water Activities

Snorkeling Adventure for Kids with Private Guide In Sydney

Explore Sydney's underwater world with your kids on this 90-minute private snorkel at Clovelly Beach. A certified guide tailors the experience to your family's comfort level, adjusting depth, pace and activities so everyone stays engaged. Children aged 8+ can discover colourful fish and marine life in sheltered, calm waters whilst adults explore further if they wish. All gear fits properly—masks, fins and flotation aids included.

1h 30mfrom AUD $188

Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade

🛕 Culture & History

Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade

Wander Adelaide's East End with a local guide who unpicks the suburb's layered past. This 2-hour small-group walk threads together colonial-era buildings, private residences, and public landmarks, revealing how the city evolved from its frontier days. You'll hear stories about the people who shaped these streets and neighbourhoods, getting a genuine read on what makes Adelaide tick beyond the postcard views.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) guided tour

🛕 Culture & History

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) guided tour

When Ben from our team ran the NGV guided tour, we got a proper crash course in how to actually *look* at paintings rather than just walk past them. The 3.5-hour experience takes you through the National Gallery of Victoria's Western art collection—from Byzantine through to Impressionism—with a guide who breaks down what you're seeing in a way that clicks. You'll stand in front of works by Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso and others, and the guide hands you a laminated analysis sheet to keep. It's pitched at people new to art who want context fast, and it works just as well for families as it does solo travellers or locals filling a gap in their knowledge.

3h 30mfrom AUD $150

Disco Loco Sydney Craziest Silent Disco Tour

Disco Loco Sydney Craziest Silent Disco Tour

Dance your way around Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes wearing wireless headphones tuned to your choice of music. This guided tour weaves through Circular Quay and The Rocks, stopping at Harbour View Hotel for drinks, punctuated by music trivia and dancing in public spaces. You'll hear pop, classics, and funk whilst exploring landmarks most visitors miss. Age 5 and up welcome.

1h 30mfrom AUD $35

Luxury Range Rover Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Luxury Range Rover Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Explore South Australia's Barossa Valley in a luxury Range Rover Sport with a private driver-guide over 3.5 hours. You'll visit three wineries or producers of your choice (wine, gin, craft beer, or food), stop at scenic lookouts, and hear local insights during the drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off included for Barossa-based accommodation.

3h 30mfrom AUD $249

Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise

✈️ Transfers

Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise

Door-to-door private car service from Gold Coast Airport directly to Surfers Paradise, taking 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver collects you promptly and delivers you to your accommodation without detours or shared stops. Seats up to three passengers in an air-conditioned sedan with onboard WiFi, ideal if you want to settle in straight after landing rather than wait for a shuttle or navigate public transport.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $75

Bunbury Three Waters Sights and Stories Morning Run – 6K ish

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Bunbury Three Waters Sights and Stories Morning Run – 6K ish

A 6-kilometre morning run through Bunbury that traces the town's three waterfront zones while a local guide Dan shares the area's history and evolution. Departs on a loop with elevated vantage points and finishes at Little Spencer café for coffee and rest. Runs about 1.5 to 2 hours total and suits those with moderate fitness who want storytelling woven into their exercise.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $65

Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience

Walk the Yarra River parklands just 15 minutes from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD on this 3–4 hour guided ramble that threads together natural and cultural landmarks. You'll traverse Yarra Bend Park's uneven trails, spot the flying fox colony roosting in the trees, visit the Heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent, and learn the Dights Falls' significance to local First Nations peoples. Taxi transport, refreshments, and a poncho are included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $180

Raby Bay Wildlife Kayak Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Raby Bay Wildlife Kayak Tour

Paddle through Raby Bay's sheltered waters just half an hour from Brisbane, spotting dugongs, turtles and dolphins along the way. This 90-minute guided kayak outing suits everyone from complete beginners to experienced paddlers, with local guides explaining the bay's marine life and heritage as you drift through calm conditions. Choose between a group paddle or private tour with friends and family.

1h 30mfrom AUD $79

Private Escape Room Pursuit of the Elixir of Life

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Private Escape Room Pursuit of the Elixir of Life

Step into a puzzle chamber where you'll hunt for the legendary Elixir of Life, following clues rooted in alchemical history and Nicolas Flamel's enigmatic manuscripts. This 60-minute escape room in Australia challenges your wits as you decode riddles, uncover hidden artefacts, and race against the clock to solve one of alchemy's greatest secrets before time runs out.

1 hourfrom AUD $49

Port Douglas Sunset Photography Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Port Douglas Sunset Photography Walking Tour

Walk Port Douglas as light fades across the coast, learning to frame shots that work with your camera or phone. A three-hour guided tour that pairs photography technique with local knowledge, hitting key vantage points around town whilst a guide unpacks the area's history and cultural landmarks. You'll leave with both better images and a clearer read on what makes this corner of Far North Queensland tick.

3 hoursfrom AUD $94

Sydney Queer Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Sydney Queer Walking Tour

A two-hour walk through Sydney's queer past and present, tracing hidden Indigenous perspectives through colonial suppression to the radical 1970s uprising. You'll discover the stories behind Australia's most visible LGBTQ+ figures, the watershed 1978 Mardi Gras, and how the community navigated the AIDS crisis. Coffee or tea included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $75

Whale Watching Discovery Tour from Lake Macquarie

🐠 Water Activities

Whale Watching Discovery Tour from Lake Macquarie

Launch from Swansea Bridge into the Swansea Channel aboard the Hydro, a purpose-built vessel designed for close encounters with migrating Humpback Whales along the Lake Macquarie coast. This two-hour expedition positions you at water level to observe these marine giants during one of Earth's most remarkable migrations, guided by accredited wildlife specialists. The return journey sweeps past the dramatic geology of Caves Beach and the Lake Macquarie shoreline.

2 hoursfrom AUD $135

Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go

Rise above the Gold Coast Hinterland at dawn with Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast, Australia's most seasoned operator. This 3–4 hour outing combines the quiet thrill of floating over rolling hills and native bushland with a post-flight champagne toast and professional photo keepsake. Hotel transport bookends the experience, leaving you back by mid-morning.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $329

Townsville City Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Townsville City Tour

This 3-hour Townsville city tour gives you a proper look at the place beyond the guidebook. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through the city's key spots, getting the lay of the land and understanding how locals actually move around here. It's designed to work for everyone—families with prams, solo travellers, people of any fitness level—and you'll finish with enough of a feel for Townsville to know where you want to spend your time next.

3 hoursfrom AUD $75

Port Douglas to/from Cairns RETURN TRIP Private Transfer 6 pax

✈️ Transfers

Port Douglas to/from Cairns RETURN TRIP Private Transfer 6 pax

Private transfer connecting Port Douglas and Cairns via a scenic 90-minute drive along Far North Queensland's coastal corridor. Your driver collects you from arrival point or accommodation, manages luggage, and delivers you door-to-door in air-conditioned comfort. With up to six passengers, this is straightforward point-to-point transport with a local at the wheel who knows the region well.

1h 30mfrom AUD $580

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