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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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The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

The Explorer - Cranbourne Gardens

Board The Explorer for a guided circuit through Cranbourne's 15-hectare Australian Garden, part of the Royal Botanic Gardens. This 25-minute narrated journey departs from the Visitor Centre and covers the sprawling garden's standout zones—a solid choice whether you're spending the full day here or squeezing in a stop en route to Phillip Island. Your driver doubles as guide, pointing out native plantings and design features as you travel.

25 minfrom AUD $15

Jabiru 30 minute Scenic Flight

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Jabiru 30 minute Scenic Flight

Fly over Kakadu's ancient landscape on a 30-minute scenic flight departing Jabiru. You'll trace geological formations shaped over 1.8 billion years—escarpments, river systems, billabongs and flood plains unfold beneath you. The pilot provides live commentary through headsets, narrating the terrain as you pass The Archway, Arnhem Land's dramatic ridges, East Alligator Valley and Mikinj wetlands. It's the best vantage point to grasp the park's sheer scale and prehistoric character.

30 minfrom AUD $159

Melbourne Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers

✈️ Transfers

Melbourne Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers

Sidestep airport queues with a private car transfer between Tullamarine Airport and your [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) accommodation. A professional driver collects you in a luxury vehicle and delivers you directly to your hotel, suburb residence, or CBD address within 35–50 minutes. The service covers tolls, wifi, chilled water, and air conditioning throughout the journey—clean, straightforward transport to start or finish your trip properly.

35 min – 50 minfrom AUD $165

Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

Twenty-minute helicopter flight surveying Sydney Harbour from 1,000 feet, with expert pilot commentary throughout. Departs from a purpose-built base near Circular Quay. Includes complimentary transfers from selected city-centre hotels for those who need them, or arrange your own way to the helipad. Operates shared flights (up to six passengers) and private charters depending on group size and weight requirements. Suitable for most fitness levels, though mobility assistance at boarding isn't available due to safety protocols.

20 minfrom AUD $260

Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour

Walk through Capricorn Caves' largest chamber on a 45-minute guided tour that traces geological epochs, colonial exploration, and resident wildlife. Local guides lead small groups through the Cathedral Cave's dramatic formations and acoustic peculiarities, with accessible ramps and walkways throughout. The stable 22°C temperature keeps things comfortable whatever the weather outside, and multilingual translations suit international visitors.

45 minfrom AUD $40

Perth Bell Tower Chiming Experience

🛕 Culture & History

Perth Bell Tower Chiming Experience

Step inside Perth's Bell Tower on the Swan River and pull the ropes on one of the world's largest musical instruments. This 45-minute hands-on experience lets you ring the historic royal bells that once hung in London's Saint Martin in the Fields, guided by someone who knows the craft. You'll absorb the Tower's backstory, clamber up to the Observation Deck for river views, and have a go at the coin-fed Carillon if the mood takes you.

45 minfrom AUD $22

15-Minute Uluru & Resort Postcard Helicopter Flight

🏔 Adventure & Sports

15-Minute Uluru & Resort Postcard Helicopter Flight

Fly over Uluru and Kata Tjuta on a 45-minute helicopter excursion from your Uluru resort. You'll get 15 minutes aloft viewing the ancient red rock formations from above, with your guide providing context through headsets. Hotel collection and drop-off bookend the flight, making this a straightforward way to see the landscape's scale and colour from the air without committing to a full-day expedition.

45 minfrom AUD $205

Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting

Spend 45 minutes tasting rare vintages from the Old Vine Expressions cellar in Sydney. A private host guides you through five wines sourced from vines planted 50, 100, and 150 years ago across the Barossa region. These old-vine sites produce the calibre of wine you'd find at France's premier Grand Cru vineyards, with the depth and complexity that only time and terroir can build.

45 minfrom AUD $70

Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

Forty minutes aloft in a high-wing aircraft revealing the Reef's geography from above. You'll trace the turquoise waters from Cairns across Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove, then sweep back along the North Queensland coastline. Window seats are guaranteed, and your pilot narrates the landscape below. Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Cairns city centre.

40 minfrom AUD $289

Time Safaris Ghost, Murder and Jack the Ripper Walk Rockhampton

🛕 Culture & History

Time Safaris Ghost, Murder and Jack the Ripper Walk Rockhampton

Rockhampton's darkest chapters come alive on this guided walk through heritage precincts and atmospheric laneways. Choose between a daytime tour tracing the Fitzroy River's colonial dramas—bushrangers, bank robberies, wartime pivots—or an evening adventure uncovering ghost stories, Rockhampton's first murder, the gold heist that inspired forensic science, and the puzzling Australian link to Jack the Ripper. Runs 45 minutes to 90 minutes depending on route and your guide's storytelling pace.

45 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $22

Cairns Airport Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to/from City Hotels

✈️ Transfers

Cairns Airport Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to/from City Hotels

Skip the airport queue and arrive at your Cairns hotel refreshed with a private door-to-door transfer. Your driver collects you from baggage claim and drives directly to your accommodation in about 30 minutes, handling the navigation while you settle in. Multilingual drivers speak English, Mandarin, or Cantonese, and can point out local landmarks and reef region highlights en route. The same reliable service works for your departure back to the airport.

30 minfrom AUD $75

Hobart City Flight Including Mt Wellington and Derwent River

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Hobart City Flight Including Mt Wellington and Derwent River

Gain a bird's-eye perspective of Hobart on this 30-minute aerial tour in a light aircraft, limited to small groups of 6–10 passengers. Climb above the Derwent River valley to photograph the city sprawling below, track the distinctive peak of Mt Wellington, and spot MONA's riverside footprint along the northern suburbs. A guided flight that transforms how you see Tasmania's capital.

30 minfrom AUD $229

Private Arrival or Departure Hobart Airport Transfer

✈️ Transfers

Private Arrival or Departure Hobart Airport Transfer

Get whisked between Hobart Airport and your accommodation in 20 minutes with a reliable driver who knows the route. This straightforward transfer handles both arrivals and departures, with vehicles positioned close to the terminal to minimise walking with luggage. Bottled water included. Suits everyone from families with prams to wheelchair users, with fully accessible vehicles and facilities throughout.

20 minfrom AUD $140

Private Sydney Airport-Sydney CBD, Sydney City, Cruise Terminal

✈️ Transfers

Private Sydney Airport-Sydney CBD, Sydney City, Cruise Terminal

Direct private transfer between Sydney Airport and the city centre or cruise terminal in under 45 minutes. Your driver meets you at baggage claim and takes you straight to your destination in a dedicated vehicle—no shared stops, no waiting for other passengers. The minibus seats up to 11 people with room for 8–9 bags, making it ideal for families and small groups. Air-conditioned comfort throughout, with infant seats, pram space, and full wheelchair access available.

45 minfrom AUD $180

Premium Gin Tasting Activity in Cygnet River

🍜 Food & Cooking

Premium Gin Tasting Activity in Cygnet River

A 45-minute tasting on [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) where you'll sample locally distilled spirits and learn to build a balanced gin and tonic. The session walks you through flavour profiles, mixer pairings, and garnish choices that bring out the island's botanical character in your glass. Leave knowing how to construct the drink to your taste.

45 minfrom AUD $40

Virtual Reality Experience

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Virtual Reality Experience

Step into shared virtual worlds at this Sydney CBD venue, a short walk from Central Station. You'll gear up for 30 minutes to an hour of multiplayer VR gaming with a group, guided through the basics before you play. Coffee or tea comes included. It's a straightforward way to test drive immersive gaming without the usual arcade crowds or lengthy commitment.

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $45

Torrens River Cruise in Adelaide

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Torrens River Cruise in Adelaide

Glide past Adelaide's landmarks aboard The Popeye, a heritage vessel plying the Torrens River for 40–50 minutes. The skipper narrates as you drift past the Festival Centre, SAHMRI, parklands and the university, unpacking the river's historical role and the city's evolution into one of the world's most liveable places. Questions encouraged, cameras at the ready.

40 min – 50 minfrom AUD $30

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

🏔 Adventure & Sports

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

Strap in for a 30-minute jet boat sprint around Sydney Harbour, blasting past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beachside suburbs at 75 km/h. Expect sharp spins, aggressive braking and soaked clothes as your skipper throttles through iconic waterways whilst cranking surround-sound tracks. It's pure velocity and harbour showboating—less sightseeing tour, more adrenaline hit on water.

30 minfrom AUD $55

Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special

Strap into an open-cockpit Pitts Special biplane for 45 minutes of hard-core aerobatics over Sydney's Northern Beaches. You'll experience loops, barrel rolls and inverted flight with G-forces between +6 and -3, piloted by someone who knows these manoeuvres inside out. This isn't a scenic flight—it's a full-throttle aerial workout that connects you to vintage dogfighting techniques, explained live through your headset as you climb to 3,500–4,000 feet.

45 minfrom AUD $739

Rum Distillery Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Rum Distillery Tour

Tour an Australian rum distillery to witness how sugar cane transforms into spirit. This 30-minute experience walks you through the production process from pressing through fermentation to bottling, ending with a tasting of the finished product. Ideal for anyone curious about distilling craft or seeking to deepen their appreciation of rum.

30 minfrom AUD $20

Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel

✈️ Transfers

Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel

Skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Adelaide CBD hotel in a private vehicle with a driver waiting for you at baggage claim. This one-way transfer from Adelaide Airport takes roughly 15 minutes and includes airport fees, tolls, and a meet-and-greet service. Your driver holds a nameplate in the arrival hall, ready to load your luggage and take you straight to your accommodation without detours or shared stops.

15 minfrom AUD $100

PRIVATE TRANSFER Cairns Airport Port Douglas Minibus (6am-5pm)

✈️ Transfers

PRIVATE TRANSFER Cairns Airport Port Douglas Minibus (6am-5pm)

Door-to-door minibus transfer between Cairns Airport (Domestic T2) and Port Douglas hotels, operating 6am–5pm daily. A family-run Australian outfit handles the 35-minute journey with a meet-and-greet at arrivals. Complimentary water and seasonal fruit included. Child seats mandatory for ages 0–7; specialist infant seats available. Service animals welcome.

35 minfrom AUD $229

VR Experience in Brisbane | 30 Mins Fun | Pick Zombies or Aliens

🏔 Adventure & Sports

VR Experience in Brisbane | 30 Mins Fun | Pick Zombies or Aliens

Step into a 30-minute virtual reality arena in Brisbane where you command the action across eight simultaneous players. Pick your scenario—fend off zombie waves or outmanoeuvre alien threats—using lightweight, responsive headsets in a spacious purpose-built space. Suited to ages 10 and up, it works for families, birthday crews, or corporate groups seeking something beyond the usual.

30 minfrom AUD $59

Wonnarua Sparkling Wine Tasting

🍜 Food & Cooking

Wonnarua Sparkling Wine Tasting

Start your morning on Wonnarua Country in the Hunter Valley with a virtual Welcome to Country ceremony led by Uncle Warren, who shares the history and culture of the Wonnarua Nation. Follow this with a tasting of three sparkling wines—Vineyard Selection Cuvée, Cellar Door Release Prosecco, and Verscato—paired with a shared brunch board featuring native Australian ingredients like Kakadu plum jam, lemon myrtle, saltbush macadamia dukkah, and bush tomato relish. Learn about four generations of family winemaking in the region.

45 minfrom AUD $45

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Fully-guided Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Fully-guided Tour

Climb the 59 steps of Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse for unobstructed ocean views stretching across the coastline. Your guide walks you through the working mechanics of this 1904 beacon and shares stories of shipwrecks and the keepers who staffed the tower through storms and fog. Afterwards, explore the Lightkeepers' Museum in an original cottage to piece together 120 years of maritime drama along Western Australia's treacherous waters. The half-hour guided tour suits all fitness levels.

30 minfrom AUD $18

Cairns Koalas & Creatures at the Pier

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Cairns Koalas & Creatures at the Pier

Spend half an hour at Cairns Pier exploring Australian wildlife up close, from koalas to creatures suited to tropical waters. This compact experience gives families a real look at how animals thrive across different habitats—reef, rainforest, mangrove and woodland. Admission includes access to the enclosures and educational info on why these ecosystems matter.

30 minfrom AUD $22

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

🐠 Water Activities

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

A 50-minute cruise through Launceston's waterways aboard the Lady Launceston, a restored 1890s-style vessel. You'll drift past Kings Wharf and the working Seaport before entering Cataract Gorge, where the boat's silent electric motor lets you hear the skipper's stories about the area's maritime past. Towering sandstone cliffs frame the journey, best appreciated from the open deck without glass between you and the water.

50 minfrom AUD $45

One Way Airport Transfer: Proserpine-Airlie Beach (or vice versa)

✈️ Transfers

One Way Airport Transfer: Proserpine-Airlie Beach (or vice versa)

Get from Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach in 35 minutes with drivers who know the Whitsundays inside out. This family-run transfer service has been shuttling travellers since 2006, picking up from all accommodation types across Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, and surrounds. Your driver doubles as a local guide—expect tips on hidden spots, reef operators, and what's actually worth your time rather than tourist traps.

35 minfrom AUD $29

Australian Wildlife Tour at Melbourne Zoo Ticket - excl. entry

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australian Wildlife Tour at Melbourne Zoo Ticket - excl. entry

Catch [Melbourne Zoo](/places/melbourne-zoo)'s Australian animals during their most active hours with early-morning access and a guide who knows the inhabitants intimately. You'll stand within metres of kangaroos in their exhibit, listen to a keeper explain koala behaviour, and spot wombats and native birds as they stir. The 45-minute experience runs year-round and suits all fitness levels, though entry to the zoo itself isn't included.

45 minfrom AUD $99

Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum

🛕 Culture & History

Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum

Explore Australia's premier private collection of muscle cars spanning the 1950s–70s on the Gold Coast, a 30-minute to 2-hour visit near Surfers Paradise. The museum showcases Chargers, Ford hardtops, XY-GTs, Torana SLR5000s, and nearly every Monaro built between 1968 and 1976, plus the actual Interceptor from the original Mad Max film. Vintage motorcycles, period tools, mag wheels, and model vehicles round out the displays. Kids get free rein on pinball machines and scalextric racing tracks, making it genuinely engaging for families rather than enthusiasts alone.

30 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $20

Rottnest Island Transfer Flights - by Plane

✈️ Transfers

Rottnest Island Transfer Flights - by Plane

Hop between Perth and Rottnest Island by fixed-wing aircraft on a 15-minute flight timed to suit your schedule. You'll bank over the Indian Ocean, spot Perth's skyline receding behind, and watch Rottnest's turquoise bays and white sand unfold beneath you—the aerial perspective reveals why the island captivates so many. Window seats standard. Free parking at the airfield.

15 minfrom AUD $350

Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am

🐠 Water Activities

Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am

Glide silently through Launceston's riverfront and into the dramatic Cataract Gorge aboard the Lady Launceston, a restored 1890s-style vessel powered by near-silent electric motors. This 50-minute cruise departs at 10:30 am and takes you past historic wharves and the city's bustling seaport before entering the gorge itself, where towering cliff faces dominate the view. The skipper shares stories about the region's colonial past and natural features, all from comfortable seating with clear sightlines.

50 minfrom AUD $45

Cataract Gorge Cruise 9:30 am

🐠 Water Activities

Cataract Gorge Cruise 9:30 am

Fifty-minute cruise aboard the Lady Launceston, a restored 1890s electric vessel, departing at 9:30 am from Launceston's riverfront. You'll glide past Kings Wharf and the Seaport before entering the Cataract Gorge, where towering sandstone cliffs rise on either side. The boat's silent electric motor means you'll hear every word of the skipper's stories about the region's colonial past, without engine noise drowning them out. Comfortable seating and wide sightlines let you take in the geology and heritage in peace.

50 minfrom AUD $45

Cataract Gorge Cruise 2:30 pm

🐠 Water Activities

Cataract Gorge Cruise 2:30 pm

Glide silently through Launceston's Cataract Gorge on the Lady Launceston, an 1890s-style vessel powered by electric motors. This 50-minute cruise departs at 2:30 pm and winds past Kings Wharf and the riverfront before entering the dramatic gorge, where towering rock walls rise on either side. The skipper shares stories of the region's past as you settle into unobstructed views from comfortable deck seating.

50 minfrom AUD $45

Sunset Private Brisbane CBD + Mt Coot-tha Helicopter Experience

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Sunset Private Brisbane CBD + Mt Coot-tha Helicopter Experience

Lift off from Archerfield Airport at dusk for a 30-minute private helicopter circuit over Brisbane's inner city. Your group of up to three skims past the Gabba, Suncorp Stadium, South Bank precinct, and the Story Bridge as the sun dips low, painting the skyline in gold. You'll wear noise-cancelling headsets and have unobstructed views from your own aircraft—no strangers, no queuing.

30 minfrom AUD $425

Limoroo, Airport Transfers and Luxe Door to Door Service.

✈️ Transfers

Limoroo, Airport Transfers and Luxe Door to Door Service.

Limoroo handles airport runs and special-occasion transport across Australia with a fleet of late-model Volvos, Jaguars and Land Rovers. Each vehicle comes fitted with leather seats, panoramic roof, Wi-Fi and complimentary beverages. Whether you're heading to the airport, a wedding, concert or theatre, they'll collect and drop you at agreed locations with discretion. All fees and taxes included. Journeys typically run 1 to 2 hours depending on distance.

1 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $225

Private Wine Tasting in Barrel Hall

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Wine Tasting in Barrel Hall

Taste across Cape Mentelle's range in their original rammed earth cellar over 45 minutes. You'll work through at least six wines—crisp white blends, reds with backbone—guided by someone who knows the Margaret River terroir. The cellar itself is part of the experience: cool, textured, unhurried. Ideal for groups keen to understand what makes each wine tick rather than just drink it.

45 minfrom AUD $40

Brisbane's Ultimate Chauffeur Airport Arrival experience

✈️ Transfers

Brisbane's Ultimate Chauffeur Airport Arrival experience

Skip the airport chaos and arrive in Brisbane with a dedicated driver waiting for you at baggage claim. This private transfer whisks you straight to your hotel or meeting in a comfortable, air-conditioned car—no shared minibuses, no taxi ranks, just straightforward point-to-point service. Australia's longest-running chauffeur operation handles luggage and route planning so you can decompress after your flight.

5 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $140

AIRPORT SHUTTLE between Cairns Airport & Port Douglas (6am-5pm)

✈️ Transfers

AIRPORT SHUTTLE between Cairns Airport & Port Douglas (6am-5pm)

Shared shuttle service connecting Cairns Airport Terminal 2 and Port Douglas along the World Heritage Wet Tropics coast. Five daily departures from each end between 6am and 5pm, with journey times between 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Book ahead and arrive 30–45 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time; the service won't delay departure or guarantee alternative transport if you're late.

1 min – 1h 15mfrom AUD $65

Hosted Tour of the Australian Wine Story

🛕 Culture & History

Hosted Tour of the Australian Wine Story

A 30-minute guided walk through the National Wine Centre reveals how Australia's 65 wine regions developed their distinct identities and styles. You'll hear from winemakers and industry figures who shaped the country's vineyards, tracing the arc from early colonial plantings to today's diverse output. The tour finishes with a single glass to mark what you've learned.

30 minfrom AUD $26

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