Tours & experiences

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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Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

Charter a private boat on the Yarra River with your own skipper for 90 minutes of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s riverside scenery. Depart from Docklands with a bottle of Australian wine and a curated cheese board, taking in the city's waterfront landmarks at your own pace. Perfect for couples, small groups, or anyone after an intimate waterside experience without the crowds.

1h 30mfrom AUD $440
Seafood Sunset Paddle Tour on Lake Macquarie
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $570
Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $18
All Inclusive Twilight Nights Little India Half Day Tour
5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $299
Melbourne Walking Tours
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $120
Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

2h 30mfrom AUD $120
Clay Target Shooting experience, Private Group, Werribee, Victoria
5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $555
Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history
5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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 hoursfrom AUD $125
3 Hour Gold Coast Jetski Adventure to Stradbroke Island
5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $200
Sydney Harbour Gourmet Gold Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay
5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $299
Sydney Private Experience with a Local 3-8hrs: Icons & Gems
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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.

3 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $144
Surfing Lessons at Byron Bay Surf School
5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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.

2h 30mfrom AUD $89
The Chateau Tanunda Everest Experience
5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $550
Daytime Kayak Eco Tour of New South Wales
5.0 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $60
Magnetic Island Private Tour
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $720
Reef & Whitehaven Spectacular - 60 Minute Helicopter Tour
5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $963
Sunrise & Surf Beach Lifestyle Photoshoot
5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $390
Footscray Trails
5.0 (4)
Australia

Footscray Trails

3 hoursfrom AUD $135
Mushroom Photography Activity in Cairns Botanic Gardens
5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $68
Female trailblazers: self-guided women's history tour of Perth
5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $25
Small-Group Trekking Experience in Daintree National Park
5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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.

1h 45mfrom AUD $75
Byron Bay Dolphin Tour - Ocean Safari
5.0 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
Maserati Quattroporte Limousine Transfer Cairns Airport to City
5.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $260
Tales From the Tombstones: Toowoomba
5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $36
Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Private Transfer With Return
5.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $400
Melbourne City Tour in Spanish
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $130
Twilight Abseil Adventure in Kangaroo Point Cliffs
5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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.

1h 30mfrom AUD $99
Sydney Harbour Sail Like a Local Lunch Tour
5.0 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $600
Hobart Shore Excursion: Bonorong Bus
5.0 (4)
Australia

Hobart Shore Excursion: Bonorong Bus

2h 40mfrom AUD $120
port Douglas to Cairns airport private Transfers (one way)
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✈️ Transfers
Australia

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $220
River Cruise on Historical Vessel
5.0 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $45
Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour
5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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.

3h 30mfrom AUD $150
Discovery Tasting and Lunch
5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $330
Helicopter Tour - Spicers Peak Lodge
5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $795
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise
5.0 (4)
Australia

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise

2h 30mfrom AUD $149
Private Group Sydney Harbour Luxury Cruise - 90 Minutes
5.0 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $1750
Twilight Treasures Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise
5.0 (4)
Australia

Twilight Treasures Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise

1h 30mfrom AUD $85
6 Person Half Cabin Boat Rental - 2 hour hire
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🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $220
Historic Walking Tour of Watsons Bay
5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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.

1h 30mfrom AUD $40
Port Phillip Bay Snorkeling with Sea Dragons
5.0 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $120
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