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.

Open Group Snorkelling Experience
A one-hour group snorkel at Shelly Beach puts you amongst Sydney's thriving underwater ecosystem alongside other keen swimmers. You'll navigate shallow reefs teeming with fish and sea life in crystalline water, guided by experienced locals who know where the action happens. Gear—mask, snorkel and rash vest—is supplied; bring your own wetsuit if the water feels cold. Best suited to people comfortable swimming independently in open water.

Shared Daydream Extreme High Speed Jetboat Tour

Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania
This 90-minute walking tour through Hobart's Sullivan's Cove and Battery Point quarters traces the city's artistic reinvention alongside its colonial foundations. You'll examine murals and installations by emerging and established artists while uncovering stories of early settlers, convicts, naval figures and the whaling trade that shaped Tasmania's capital. Historical photography punctuates the narrative at key sites.

Essential Melbourne Sightseeing Tour
Walk [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s streets with someone who actually knows the place. This three-hour tour threads through the city's landmarks—Flinders Street, Federation Square, the Yarra—but lingers in the laneways where the real character lives: street art, historic arcades, hidden cafes. You'll hear how the city ticks, why locals care about their footy, and stories that surprise even long-time residents. Coffee and snacks included.

Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour
Pedal across the Yarra River on a waterbike as [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s lights come up. This 90-minute twilight outing puts you low to the water on a stable, pedal-powered craft—neither kayak nor traditional boat. You'll roll past the city's glass towers and parkland while staying mostly dry, all without burning fossil fuels. The ride suits any fitness level and launches from a spot with good public transport links nearby.

Melbourne Tours Walk the Yarra & Historic Boathouse Lunch
Walk the Yarra River's parklands on [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s doorstep, just 15 minutes from the CBD. This 3–4 hour guided ramble follows riverside trails through Yarra Bend Park, past Victoria's largest flying fox roost, and to the historic Boathouse. Along the way, learn about Dights Falls' significance to the Wurundjeri people and spot the natural heritage that locals cherish but most visitors overlook. Includes taxi transfers and weather gear.

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Sydney
Hire a vetted Sydney-based photographer for a private one-hour session that captures your trip properly. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, documenting a family moment, or simply want polished shots from your travels, you'll walk away with 20–65 edited digital images delivered within five days. The photographer doubles as a local guide, offering genuine recommendations on where to eat and what's worth your time in the city.

Discover Sydney
Navigate Sydney's landmarks on your own terms using a smartphone app that serves up location-based puzzles as you walk. Solve clues to unlock the next waypoint, moving through neighbourhoods and iconic spots at your own pace over 2.5 hours. It's a self-guided adventure that doubles as a mental workout, ideal for locals wanting to see their city differently or visitors after something beyond standard sightseeing.

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
Run [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s riverside landscape at first light on this 8km loop starting from Federation Square at 7am. You'll follow the Yarra through parklands and past the Cricket Ground, climb the Tan Track's Anderson Street rise, pause at the Shrine of Remembrance for city views, then wind back along the river to finish with coffee at a local café. The pace suits anyone from beginner to experienced runners, with a guide sharing Melbourne's sporting and cultural heritage as you go.

Private Walangari's Aboriginal Walking Tour in Bondi Beach
Walk Bondi Beach with Walangari Karntawarra, an Aboriginal elder and local artist, who unpacks 30,000+ years of landscape history in 90 minutes. The tour opens with didgeridoo ceremony, then traces ancient rock carvings etched into sandstone, their stories still legible to those who know how to read them. Along the way, Walangari points out bush foods and medicines that sustained people here long before the beach became famous. Expect genuine knowledge delivered by someone whose family connection to this country runs deeper than any guidebook.

Private E-Bike Tour with Local Guide
Explore [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at your own pace on a guided e-bike tour led by someone who knows the city's corners. You'll roll through neighbourhoods, past landmarks and cultural hotspots, covering ground comfortably without the sweat. The motor handles the hills; you handle the scenery. Tours run 2–4 hours depending on your interests, and the bikes suit anyone from casual riders to fitness enthusiasts.

2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise

Wellness Art Class in Byron Bay
A two-hour painting session in Byron Bay designed to settle your mind and deepen presence with yourself and others. You'll work with colour and brushstrokes without pressure to produce something gallery-worthy—the point is the doing, not the result. All materials provided. Perfect for solo travellers seeking a pause, or groups wanting something more meaningful than the usual activity.

Sydney Aboriginal Walking Tour with Welcome Smoking Ceremony

Sydney Secrets and Bondi Beach 4 HOUR MORNING PRIVATE TOUR
A private 3–4 hour morning tour covering Sydney's landmarks and quieter corners, tailored to your pace and interests. Start at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then branch into hidden pockets like Sydney Harbour National Park's secret bays, laneways tucked into The Rocks, or a walk along Bondi's coastal promenade. Your driver navigates the city's eastern beaches—Double Bay, Paddington, Rose Bay, Bronte—whilst you decide what to linger on. Flexible routing means you see what matters to you.

Vivid Sydney Night Photography Tour + Private Harbour Water Taxi

Discover Broadbeach
Navigate Broadbeach on your own terms with this self-guided mystery trail powered by your smartphone. Solve location-based clues as you move through the coastal precinct, unlocking the next puzzle only when you've cracked the current one. It's a 2.5-hour blend of sightseeing and brain work that transforms a familiar neighbourhood into an interactive discovery game, ideal for locals wanting to see their city afresh or visitors keen to explore at their own pace.

Blue Mountains Vintage Cadillac Tour with Local Guide
Cruise the Blue Mountains in a restored 1929 Cadillac LaSalle piloted by a lifelong local who steers you past the usual tourist beats. Over two hours, your guide shares the region's layered stories whilst pointing out corners of the landscape most visitors miss. You'll get a genuine sense of how the mountains shaped the people who call them home, and why they stay.

Newcastle: Spirit Blending Class at Earp Distilling Co.
Spend an hour at Earp Distilling Co. in Newcastle learning the craft behind spirit production, from grain to glass. Work through the distillery's 20 house spirits, selecting botanicals and proportions to create your own 200mL bottle to take home. You'll handle proper lab equipment under guidance and leave with a custom blend that reflects your taste preferences.

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to/from Port Douglas
Private sedan service linking Cairns Airport with Port Douglas over 90 minutes. Your driver meets you on arrival, handles luggage, and pilots an air-conditioned vehicle along the coast whilst you decompress. One to six passengers. Return trips available, and the driver doubles as a local guide, offering real suggestions for your time in Far North Queensland rather than generic tourist spiel.

Brisbane Experience City Walk with Drink Included
Walk Brisbane's streets with a historian who knows where the stories live. This 2.5-hour ramble takes you through recognisable landmarks and hidden corners—Redcliff Square, Queen Street, the Riverwalk—while a local guide dishes out the context and wit that makes the city actually make sense. One drink's included, plenty of chat happens, and group numbers stay small enough that you'll actually remember people's names.

Sydney Sunrise Kayak Tour Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Launch your kayak into Lavender Bay at first light for an intimate two-hour paddle past Sydney's most recognisable landmarks. You'll drift beneath the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the harbour comes alive, guided by a certified instructor in a group capped at five paddlers. All gear is supplied, and you'll receive professional shots from the morning afterwards.

Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences
Navigate [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s hidden laneways and arcades to taste your way through the city's best-kept culinary secrets. Over three hours, you'll work with expert baristas to understand Melbourne's distinctive coffee culture, sample carefully selected European and Australian wines at a respected bar, and graze on produce from local artisan makers. This is a private group experience tailored to your pace, revealing the restaurants, roasters, and retailers tucked behind unmarked doors and narrow passages.

Short Sydney Scenic Trike Tour
Cut through Sydney's traffic on a three-wheeled motorcycle and barrel across the Harbour Bridge with the city sprawled below. This two-hour trike tour trades the tour bus queue for open-air acceleration, hitting the major landmarks whilst your guide shouts facts through helmet intercoms. Hotel pickup from the CBD is included, as are all tolls and park entry fees. It's sightseeing that feels less passive, more participatory.

Sydney's Rocks & Darling Harbour With A Local: Private & Custom
Spend three hours exploring Sydney's Rocks neighbourhood and Darling Harbour with a local guide matched to your interests. Your host will shape the itinerary around what captivates you—whether that's Georgian sandstone buildings, harbour views, or the proximity to the Opera House, Bridge and Botanic Gardens. You'll finish with a drink at one of Sydney's oldest pubs, soaking in the character of a neighbourhood that defined the city's colonial past.

Sydney LED Lit Kayak Tour of the Opera House and Bridge
Paddle luminescent kayaks across Sydney Harbour at dawn or dusk, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as your backdrop. This two-hour guided tour suits paddlers of any experience level. Your guide covers safety and technique on shore before you launch, and you'll receive digital photos and video from the water. Morning departures include a $20 café voucher for coffee and breakfast with harbour views at the adjacent Navy Bear.

Tamborine Mountain Distillery Tour & Tasting
Walk through Queensland's longest-running craft distillery to see how small-batch spirits and liqueurs come to life. The one-hour guided tour moves through the working distillery floor, museum, and tasting room, starting with a welcome drink and finishing with samples of four different expressions chosen from over 80 flavours. You'll understand the full process from raw materials through bottling, and get a discount on bottles you want to take home.

Bilbaan Cultural Experience - Jigamy to Pinnacles Trail
Walk 3.9km through coastal bushland with Aboriginal guides who explain the land's ecology, traditional uses, and cultural significance. The trail connects Jigamy to the Pinnacles, a dramatic rock formation, with ocean views throughout. Your guides—Country Custodians with deep connection to this country—share knowledge passed down through generations, turning a scenic walk into a genuine cultural conversation. Three hours, moderate fitness required. National park entry and return transfers included.

Unique and Personal BushTracks Eco Tour in Agnes Water 1770
Spend two hours exploring 44 acres of native bushland with Mike, a guide who's spent nearly three decades reading the Australian outback. This eco-certified tour near Agnes Water walks you through working bush knowledge—which plants feed you, which heal you, which tell you something about survival. You'll move at a gentle pace along boardwalks, taste native ingredients at morning tea, and hear the landscape the way locals do.

Craft Your Own Liqueur at Tamborine Mountain
Mix your own 375ml liqueur at Tamborine Mountain Distillery, choosing from over 100 tinctures and flavour bases under expert guidance. You'll start with a welcome drink, sample the house range, then blend, bottle and label your creation to take home. The 90-minute session gives you hands-on control over what goes into your bottle—perfect if you want to craft something you actually want to drink, not just look at.

Sydney Private Walking Tour with a Local
Walk Sydney's streets with someone who actually lives here. A Lokafyer shapes the route around what you want to see—whether that's food precincts, street art, quiet laneways, or neighbourhood stories—rather than ticking off tourist boxes. Over 2 to 6 hours, you'll pick up the sort of practical knowledge and local angles that turn a visit into something closer to living somewhere. No scripts, no groups, no predetermined stops.

From Prison to Freedom: Sydney Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Navigate Sydney's historic quarters through a puzzle-based mobile game that traces the convict experience in 19th-century Australia. Solve clues across The Rocks, Observatory Hill, and Foundation Park to piece together stories of early settlers and their struggle for reinvention. The self-guided quest takes 90 minutes to 2 hours and runs on your phone via the Questo app, playable any time.

Creative Drawing with Wonder Mama Workshop in Sydney
Spend two and a half hours in Sydney creating your own finished artwork under the guidance of a charismatic drag queen instructor. This workshop welcomes all skill levels, from complete beginners to those with prior drawing experience. All materials are provided, so you'll walk out with a piece you've made yourself. The relaxed, inclusive atmosphere makes it as much about enjoying the creative process as the final result.

Explore Sydney's Botanic Gardens In a Series of Fun Cryptic Clues
Navigate Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens armed with cryptic clues and a smartphone app, uncovering hidden corners and viewpoints over two hours. This self-guided scavenger hunt sends you wandering through established gardens and native plantings, solving riddles that reveal lesser-known spots and Harbour vistas. Compete solo or gather friends for team play, starting whenever suits and finishing near the Art Gallery with a garden café on hand.

1 Hour Jet Ski Island Safari to South Stradbroke Island
Blast across the waters to South Stradbroke Island on a jet ski, guided by experienced operators who've run this outfit for over two decades. This one-hour mission covers open water and island approaches at your own pace—whether you're a first-timer or seasoned rider. The family-run crew handles all safety gear, coaching, and snap-taking, so you just focus on the throttle and the rush.

Christmas Lunch Cruise on Newcastle Harbour
Spend three hours on Newcastle Harbour with roasted turkey, smoked ham, and seasonal puddings served buffet-style whilst live musicians play on deck. This Christmas lunch cruise departs Lee Wharf and accommodates everyone from babies to grandparents. Between courses, join trivia rounds and a best-dressed competition for prizes, or simply watch the harbour slip past. Coffee and tea arrive with dessert.

Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience
Step into Alice In Puzzleland, a Brisbane escape room where you and your group tackle logic challenges and hidden clues against the clock. This 60-minute adventure puts you at the centre of the action—no passive watching, just active problem-solving under pressure. You'll need to work together, think laterally and race to beat the countdown. Coffee or tea included to keep minds sharp.

Magnetic Island Express Jet Ski Tour
Tear across Magnetic Island's turquoise waters on a jet ski, navigating past granite monoliths and fringing reefs in just over an hour. This guided 70-minute blast takes you through the island's most striking natural features—sandy coves, rocky outcrops, and crystal-clear shallows. You'll get full safety gear, a thorough briefing, and the freedom to explore at pace. Two riders per ski, one ski per booking.

Great Sandy Straits Seven Island Ultimate Wildlife Cruise
A 2.5-hour boat journey through Great Sandy Straits visiting seven islands between the Fraser Coast and K'gari. Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, and seabirds in their natural habitat while certified naturalists explain the region's ecology and Butchulla cultural heritage. The cruise departs Urangan Harbour and suits all ages and fitness levels, blending wildlife spotting with gentle exploration of one of Queensland's richest marine zones.
