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.

Seafood Sunset Paddle Tour on Lake Macquarie
Paddle across Lake Macquarie as darkness falls, stopping on a sand island for a fresh seafood spread prepared by local restaurant Tinta Belmont. This three-hour evening excursion pairs kayaking with stargazing commentary and live music, guided by experienced interpreters who explain the lake's marine ecosystem. Built for couples and adults seeking something beyond standard dinner outings, you'll navigate in double kayaks fitted with LED lighting, returning to shore under the stars.

Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Work through riddle-based challenges across St Kilda's best spots on this self-guided smartphone tour, taking roughly two hours at your own rhythm. You'll navigate between landmarks by solving clues and puzzles that reveal neighbourhood history and quirky details along the way. The Explorial app handles navigation and keeps score as you tick off each location, blending the puzzle-solving rush of a treasure hunt with genuine sightseeing.

All Inclusive Twilight Nights Little India Half Day Tour
Experience Harris Park's Little India as it transforms at dusk on this three-hour guided tour. Your local guide opens doors to family-run shops, street vendors and community spaces tucked away from main thoroughfares. Sample regional dishes prepared fresh, try henna application and jewellery, learn Hindi phrases from residents, and participate in a short cooking demonstration. The tour bundles hotel collection, all food and drink, cultural activities and a professional photo session into one outing.

Melbourne Walking Tours
Walk [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways and landmarks with a local guide who knows where the city ticks. Over 3–4 hours, you'll navigate hidden corners, grade-listed buildings, and the stories behind them—stopping for coffee at an independent café along the way. The Free Tram Zone gets you between pockets of the city cheaply, so you cover ground without rushing. Best for anyone wanting to read the place properly, not just tick boxes.

Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
Experience genuine sailing with a small crew of eight aboard a proper sailing vessel departing Airlie Beach. Unlike crowded sunset tours that motor out with minimal canvas, this two-and-a-half-hour journey actually harnesses wind and sail. You'll help trim sails, feel the boat respond to your input, and watch the sky transform over the Whitsundays. Champagne and canapés included; bring your own other drinks if you prefer.

Clay Target Shooting experience, Private Group, Werribee, Victoria
Pull the trigger on clay pigeons at this hands-on shooting range near [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), run by Olympic champions Russell and Lauryn Mark since 1999. Two hours of instruction and live firing, no licence or prior experience needed. You'll handle real shotguns under expert guidance, break clays against a rural backdrop, and walk away with a tangible skill. Ideal for groups after something different from the usual team-building fare.

Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history
Walk through Carlton with a leading Italian food historian who unpicks [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s love affair with coffee and pasta. Over three hours, you'll trace how Italian migration reshaped Australian food culture, visiting the Museo Italiano and stopping at a historic cafe for wine and antipasto. Along the way, discover the mavericks and visionaries who turned Italian ingredients from outsider curiosities into everyday staples, busting myths about how ideas of Italy gained acceptance in post-war Australia.

3 Hour Gold Coast Jetski Adventure to Stradbroke Island
Tear across the Gold Coast waterways on a Sea-Doo for three hours, threading through channels toward South Stradbroke Island and beyond. You'll scale the dunes at Jumpinpin for panoramic views of the Pacific and Broadwater, then throttle down to Tipplers Café—a beachside spot where wallabies sometimes mosey past your table. Watch for dolphins, turtles, and dugongs cruising the shallows. The ride combines speed, scenery, and genuine wildlife encounters.

Sydney Harbour Gourmet Gold Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay
A two-hour dinner cruise departing Circular Quay that pairs a multi-course meal with Penfolds wines selected to complement each plate. You'll eat aboard a floating restaurant with Sydney Harbour as your backdrop—the Opera House, bridges and foreshores framing each course. The Gold degustation showcases the winery's flagship reds, from their 1844 heritage through to current vintages. Ideal for special occasions or business entertaining, this is fine dining that moves.

Sydney Private Experience with a Local 3-8hrs: Icons & Gems
A Sydney local crafts a bespoke walking tour matched to your interests and schedule. Choose 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours to explore neighbourhoods, iconic beaches, or harbour parkland at your own pace. After booking, you'll answer questions about what draws you, then connect directly with your host to plan the route together. Meet at your hotel or a central spot, then discover the city through someone who actually lives here—with full flexibility to pivot mid-tour if something catches your eye.

Surfing Lessons at Byron Bay Surf School
Learn to surf Byron Bay's legendary breaks with qualified instructors who pitch lessons to your current ability. This 2.5-hour session puts you on soft boards at some of Australia's most accessible beach breaks, right in town. You'll get fitted with a wetsuit and rash vest, apply sunblock, and spend the session building confidence in the water with personalised coaching. Perfect for first-timers and seasoned riders alike.

The Chateau Tanunda Everest Experience
Tour the Barossa Valley's venerable Château Tanunda estate across two hours, tracing winemaking from vineyard to cellar. Walk through century-old plantings on the property, observe production techniques hands-on, and taste directly from oak barrels with a knowledgeable guide. Finish with a comparative tasting of Old Vine Expressions in the renovated Cellar Door, then depart with a signed history book and bottle of Everest Shiraz.

Daytime Kayak Eco Tour of New South Wales
Paddle through a New South Wales river system on this two-hour kayak tour, where you'll encounter stingrays, herons, egrets and sea-eagles gliding overhead. Your guide will explain how mangroves thrive in saltwater environments and share stories of Aboriginal fishing methods that shaped the waterway. You'll hunt for yabbies and crabs along the sandflats, then drift back through quiet channels as your guide captures photos to take home.

Magnetic Island Private Tour
Craft your own Magnetic Island experience with a private 5-hour tour tailored to your interests. Your local guide drives a small group of up to eight around this Queensland island, stopping where you choose—whether that's spotting koalas in eucalypt woodland, walking secluded beaches, examining WWII ruins, or climbing to panoramic lookouts. The itinerary is yours to shape. Air-conditioned vehicle, drinking water, and park fees included; you'll need to arrange your own ferry tickets and lunch.

Reef & Whitehaven Spectacular - 60 Minute Helicopter Tour
Soar above the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands) and [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) on a 60-minute helicopter flight that reveals landscapes otherwise hidden from ground level. You'll trace the turquoise waters past South Molle Island toward Whitehaven Beach's famous silica sands and Hill Inlet's hypnotic tidal patterns, then head east to the reef's most celebrated formations—Hook, Bait, and Hardy Reefs, crowned by the iconic Heart Reef. The return flight sweeps past Hayman and Hook Islands before circling back over the Molle Island Group. Total time including pickup and drop-off runs roughly two hours.

Sunrise & Surf Beach Lifestyle Photoshoot
Capture yourself at dawn on an Australian beach with a professional photographer who'll guide you through poses and bring quality gear. This one-hour private session works with your vision—swap locations, change outfits, bring props like a surfboard—whatever tells your story. No experience required, and if weather turns, flexible rescheduling gets you back when conditions suit.

Footscray Trails

Mushroom Photography Activity in Cairns Botanic Gardens
Spend two hours exploring the Cairns Botanic Gardens with a specialist in fungal ecology and an experienced photographer. You'll hunt for native mushrooms across the gardens' varied terrain, learning to identify species and capture their intricate details through the lens. The guide points out specimens most travellers miss, while the photographer helps you frame shots that do justice to their colours and textures.

Female trailblazers: self-guided women's history tour of Perth
Explore Perth on your own terms following a self-guided trail honouring women who shaped Australian history. This flexible walk—anywhere from an hour to a full afternoon—takes you past monuments, laneways and landmarks linked to pioneering educators, entrepreneurs, artists and politicians. Using your phone or tablet, you'll unlock layered stories through audio narration, archival photos and video at each stop, revealing figures whose contributions often went unrecorded. Pause when something grabs you; move on when you're ready.

Small-Group Trekking Experience in Daintree National Park
Trek into Daintree National Park's ancient rainforest, just two kilometres from the Coral Sea. Over nearly two hours, a biologist guide uncovers the forest's evolutionary story—from prehistoric plants to tree-dwelling kangaroos and cassowaries towering above human height. You'll navigate marked trails through World Heritage-listed wilderness where species have thrived unchanged for millennia, learning how each creature and plant sustains this oldest continuous rainforest ecosystem.

Byron Bay Dolphin Tour - Ocean Safari
Head out into Byron Bay Marine Park on a 90-minute cruise to spot dolphins, sea turtles and coastal birdlife alongside a marine biologist who narrates what you're seeing. You'll navigate the rugged coastline between Byron Bay and Ballina, passing secluded coves, sheer cliffs and several of Australia's most celebrated breaks, culminating at Cape Byron Lighthouse viewed from the water. Departs from Ballina's Lance Ferris Wharf with regular sailings throughout the day.

Maserati Quattroporte Limousine Transfer Cairns Airport to City
Skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Cairns accommodation in style via private Maserati Quattroporte. Your chauffeur collects you at the airport and drives you straight into the CBD or your nominated hotel in roughly an hour. The luxury sedan seats two passengers comfortably, with room for checked luggage and carry-ons. Chilled water is provided throughout the journey, and the whole experience feels more like a personal favour than a commercial transfer.

Tales From the Tombstones: Toowoomba
Walk through Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery with a knowledgeable guide uncovering the lives—and deaths—of early settlers. This two-hour tour reveals buried tales of pioneering hardship, crime, and resilience across Queensland's oldest inland European settlement. You'll decode Victorian gravestone symbols, examine burial customs of the era, and hear candid accounts of hangings, misadventure, and determined innovation that shaped the region. The guide brings genuine passion to forgotten stories etched into stone.

Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Private Transfer With Return
Skip the taxi queue and arrange pickup straight from Cairns Airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle for the one-hour drive to Port Douglas. Your driver meets you at arrivals, handles your bags, and can point you towards local spots worth visiting. The return journey is included, giving you reliable transport both ways without the hassle of arranging separate rides.

Melbourne City Tour in Spanish
A three-hour Spanish-language guided tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s key landmarks and neighbourhoods. Departing at 8:30 from the city centre in a small air-conditioned minivan (maximum 11 passengers), you'll explore Albert Park Lake, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Brighton Beach whilst learning about the city's development from a local guide. Hotel pickups available in selected areas.

Twilight Abseil Adventure in Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Scale the Kangaroo Point Cliffs as Brisbane's skyline shifts into evening light. This 90-minute abseil experience lets you descend dramatic sandstone faces in the city's heart, guided by certified instructors. The on-site base gives you space to stow gear, rinse off, and transition into your night out. It's urban adventure that doubles as your pre-drinks warm-up.

Sydney Harbour Sail Like a Local Lunch Tour
Spend three hours sailing Sydney Harbour aboard a 12-metre Beneteau yacht with a skipper who'll teach you the basics of helming and sail trim. You'll navigate past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, glide past Rose Bay's waterfront mansions, and spot secluded beaches along the way. Lunch consists of a charcuterie spread, fresh sushi, local wine or beer, and water. Maximum four passengers ensures an intimate experience on the water.

Hobart Shore Excursion: Bonorong Bus

port Douglas to Cairns airport private Transfers (one way)
Direct private car service between Port Douglas and Cairns Airport, taking roughly an hour. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign and takes you straight to your accommodation—no shared rides, no detours, no hanging about. Available round the clock, though late-night and public holiday bookings attract extra fees. Book 48 hours ahead.

River Cruise on Historical Vessel
Drift along the Mooloolaba aboard Spray of the Coral Coast, a Heritage-listed wooden vessel over a century old. This unhurried 60-minute float delivers local commentary spanning the river's working history, fishing operations, ecosystem dynamics, and Aboriginal cultural heritage. The on-deck licensed bar and family-welcoming vibe make it an effortless way to see the waterway from a different angle.

Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour
Trace [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sporting heartland on foot, starting with a behind-the-scenes MCG tour that takes you into change rooms and onto the hallowed turf. This 3.5-hour walk connects the city's major stadiums—home to tennis, rugby league, football, and Australian Rules—while weaving along the Yarra River past statues and rowing clubs. You'll see where fierce rivalries are played out and understand why sport runs through Melbourne's veins.

Discovery Tasting and Lunch
Spend three hours at Rowlee Wines in Orange, New South Wales, tasting small-batch cool-climate wines under Mount Canobolas. A family-run winery with two decades of experience guides you through their cellar and vineyard, explaining how the region's terrain shapes each vintage. You'll taste several award-winning wines and enjoy a paired lunch, gaining genuine insight into what distinguishes their operation from larger regional producers.

Helicopter Tour - Spicers Peak Lodge
Fly by helicopter from Brisbane to Spicers Peak Lodge, perched over 1,000 metres above the Maryvale valley. You'll have roughly two hours to unwind—swim, book a spa treatment, or dine at their award-winning restaurant—then signal your pilot by text when ready. The return flight sweeps past mountain ridges and optional detours over Brisbane's skyline or Gold Coast shoreline. Total time airborne and on ground is 3–4 hours.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise

Private Group Sydney Harbour Luxury Cruise - 90 Minutes
Cruise Sydney Harbour aboard Fleetwing II, a two-deck luxury catamaran built for groups up to 60. Spend 90 minutes charting your own route or trusting the skipper's local knowledge, with options to customise stops or use the boat as transport between venues. Upper and lower decks, sheltered cabins, and open-air areas mean comfort whatever the weather. Add catering to mark an occasion properly.

Twilight Treasures Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise

6 Person Half Cabin Boat Rental - 2 hour hire
Rent a six-person half-cabin boat on North Bribie Island's Pumicestone Passage for two hours without needing a licence. Steer your own route past sandbars, discover quiet anchorages, and watch soldier crabs work the shallows. Bring the family or a small group—young kids enjoy the sheltered front cabin, and fishing rods are available to hire. Fuel and safety kit included.

Historic Walking Tour of Watsons Bay
Explore Watsons Bay's layered past across 90 minutes on foot, uncovering shipwrecks, early colonial lighthouses, and wartime fortifications etched into this sandstone headland east of Sydney. The peninsula's dramatic cliffs frame views of Manly, the Harbour Bridge, and Opera House, whilst the route threads between sheltered beaches and wind-swept outlooks that shaped Australia's maritime heritage. Stories of escaped convicts, eccentric collectors, and political scandals emerge at each stop.

Port Phillip Bay Snorkeling with Sea Dragons
Slip into Port Phillip Bay off Portsea for a two-hour snorkel where weedy sea dragons drift through shallow reefs. This guided session suits everyone from nervous first-timers to seasoned divers—support gear like life jackets and pool noodles keeps less confident swimmers comfortable. Your guide handles kit and navigation whilst you focus on spotting local marine life in one of Australia's unique cold-water habitats.
