Australia
Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $180
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.
🌍
1,563 tours in Australia · ★ 5.0Clear filters
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure
Five days exploring three of Australia's most remote national parks alongside Indigenous guides from Wulna Country. You'll navigate crocodile-inhabited waterways, trek to Jim Jim Falls, and swim in isolated pools across Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield. This isn't a conventional park tour—you're moving through country with the people who've managed it for tens of thousands of years, gaining perspective on how the land actually works. All meals included.
5 daysfrom AUD $1995
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)
Combine coastal riding, river paddling and regional wine in one active day across South Australia's McLaren Vale. You'll start with an electric bike journey hugging the shoreline, then switch to a paddle board on the Onkaparinga River before refuelling at a local restaurant and exploring McLaren Vale wineries. Seven and a half hours of varied movement through one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions.
7h 30mfrom AUD $199
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Aussie Football MCG Matchday Experience with a Local
Watch Australian Rules football at the MCG, a 100,000-capacity stadium where the sport was born. Your four-hour experience begins with a guided tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sports precinct, covering the game's history, rules, and Indigenous roots. A knowledgeable local sits with you during the match, breaking down the action and helping you understand what's happening on the field. You'll have match tickets, a meat pie, and Australian beer included.
4 hoursfrom AUD $220
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure
A nine-to-eleven-hour private tour of Phillip Island centred on witnessing the nightly penguin return. Your guide—a decade-plus local—takes you beyond the parade ground to explore the island's volcanic landscape, native wildlife, and coastal character. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with refreshments included, settling into reserved seating for the main event when thousands of little penguins emerge from the ocean at dusk.
9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1610
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Evening Dinner Cruise
Spend an evening aboard Spirit of the Wild, a hybrid-powered vessel gliding silently through Tasmania's Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour. Over six hours, savour chef-prepared dinners built from local produce whilst onboard interpreters unpack the region's natural and cultural layers. The boat's quiet engine and low-impact hull let you absorb the landscape without noise or disturbance—perfect for catching dusk light on the water and spotting wildlife that other vessels scare away.
6 hoursfrom AUD $155
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Port Lincoln Full-day Exploration Tour
Spend eight hours exploring Port Lincoln's rugged coastline and outback with a photographer guide. You'll track native wildlife—emus, koalas, and seabirds—across pristine terrain, tackle towering sand dunes by 4WD, and feast on local seafood. Small groups capped at six travellers keep things intimate and flexible. Coffee, lunch, and snacks included throughout.
8 hoursfrom AUD $295
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
LARK Distillery Tour
Walk through LARK's heritage buildings and active whisky production site to learn how Tasmania became home to Australia's leading luxury single malt distillery. Over 45 minutes, you'll taste three different expressions whilst hearing the stories behind the craft—from fermentation techniques to the island's role in shaping the final product. Sample some of the best work coming out of Australia's whisky renaissance.
45 minfrom AUD $69
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Barossa Valley Wine Tour Local Barossa Valley Pickup and Lunch
A six-hour small-group wine tour of Barossa Valley departing from local pickup points. Led by Charles, an experienced local guide and driver, you'll visit handpicked wineries across the region's rolling vineyards and heritage villages. The tour caps at five guests, ensuring genuine conversation and personal attention rather than coach-load anonymity. Lunch with a charcuterie platter is included, as is bottled water throughout the day. Award-winning for its authentic approach to hospitality.
6 hoursfrom AUD $239
★ 5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour
A bespoke eight-hour private tour through Australia's Barossa Valley, visiting three distinct wineries spanning traditional winemaking to experimental varieties and premium producers. You'll taste alongside a knowledgeable guide, break for a multi-course lunch paired with regional wines, and return to your hotel without driving. The itinerary flexes to your interests—want to skip the obvious stops and hunt smaller producers instead, you can.
8 hoursfrom AUD $900
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour
Chase humpback whales through Platypus Bay aboard Wipe Out, a high-speed catamaran built for close encounters along K'gari's western coastline. This 4.5-hour Hervey Bay expedition puts you at water level with these migrating giants, then anchors at a remote beach for swimming, paddleboarding, or beach games. Conditions permitting, you'll have the chance to enter the water alongside the whales themselves.
4h 30mfrom AUD $165
★ 5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets
Skip the queue-ups and see Sydney through a local's eyes on this seven-to-eight-hour private tour. Your guide steers you past the postcard stops—Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach—towards the cobbled laneways of The Rocks, sweeping vistas from North Head, and neighbourhood spots tourists miss. Finish at Manly's waterfront with craft beer and lunch picked to suit your pace and interests. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a dedicated guide who knows which stories matter.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $495
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Waves Waterfalls and Wineries Full-Day Southern Highlands Private Tour
Break free from Sydney's sprawl on this 10-hour private loop through three distinct landscapes. You'll traverse coastal national parks with ocean vistas, climb the escarpment through dense rainforest, and finish in the Southern Highlands' wine country. A driver-guide steers you through quieter routes, sharing local knowledge while you watch the terrain shift from sea cliffs to cool-climate vineyards. Pickup and park entry fees included.
10 hoursfrom AUD $1415
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Private Blue Mountains High Country Day Trip from Sydney
A nine-hour private exploration of the Blue Mountains with a local guide, departing Sydney. You'll start at Featherdale Wildlife Park before dawn crowds arrive, spotting kangaroos, koalas and wombats, then venture into a secluded clearing for morning tea. The afternoon brings lunch with wine at a Leura restaurant, followed by scenic lookouts and a short mountain walk. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
9 hoursfrom AUD $1042
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney
A 10–11 hour private wine tour departing Sydney that takes you into the Hunter Valley, Australia's founding wine region. You'll visit up to four wineries of your choosing, sampling varieties like Semillion, Shiraz and Chardonnay, with optional cheese or chocolate pairings. The itinerary flexes around your preferences—pick the estates, the wines, even your lunch spot. An optional detour through Wollombi, a historic village frozen in time, breaks up the drive north.
10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $675
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Blue Mountains Private Tours Sydney Zoo & Scenic World Inclusive
Spend a full day exploring Sydney's Blue Mountains with Rocky Road Tours, a small operator who handles everything personally rather than farming you out to larger companies. Visit Sydney Zoo and Scenic World across 8–10 hours, travelling in a private vehicle with a local guide who knows the region well. Pick-up from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal is included, and your itinerary can flex to suit your interests. The pace is deliberately unhurried—no rushing between stops.
8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $549
★ 5.0 (9)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (9)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Bike & eBike Hire
Pedal around Port Douglas at your own pace with a hired bike or eBike, ranging from a few hours to a week-long exploration. Roll along Four Mile Beach, stop at beachfront cafés and pubs, or pack a picnic for the sand. Skip the car park stress and follow a family-friendly treasure hunt that winds through Port Douglas' best spots. Maps and route ideas come with your hire, letting you chart your own course whether you're cycling solo or with kids in tow.
4 hours – 7 daysfrom AUD $35
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour
Venture 90 minutes south from Sydney into the Southern Highlands wine country for a nine-hour tasting tour across three boutique wineries. The region's cool climate produces distinctive, slow-ripening wines that locals are eager to explain. Between tastings, you'll graze on local cheese and produce, then sit down for a one-course meal paired with wine at a well-regarded restaurant. Choose a private vehicle for your group or join others to share costs.
9 hoursfrom AUD $379
★ 5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Highlights of the Eurobodalla (half day private tour)
A four-hour private coastal tour through Eurobodalla's quieter reaches, where you'll track native wildlife across headlands and scan waterways for marine visitors. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a knowledgeable guide who knows where wallabies graze, dolphins surface, and migratory whales pass. You'll photograph tidal systems, estuaries and secluded beaches far removed from packed tourist spots. Hotel or Moruya airport pickups included, with water and refresher towels provided.
4 hoursfrom AUD $177
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour
This seven-hour private food tour takes small groups (up to six people) through Sydney's outer suburbs—Cabramatta, Auburn, Campsie, Lakemba and Marrickville—sampling dishes from Vietnamese, Lebanese, Portuguese, and Indian kitchens. You'll eat at neighbourhood spots most visitors miss, visit Sydney Fish Market, try gelato, and weave between markets and street life with a local guide who knows where the real food happens. Eat as much or as little as suits you.
7 hoursfrom AUD $1450
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
E-Mountain Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day
Rent an electric mountain bike for a full day exploring the Murray River region around Echuca. These e-bikes flatten the terrain, making it possible to cover ground without exhaustion across a network of well-maintained trails suited to casual riders and experienced cyclists alike. The operator delivers bikes to your accommodation within 5km of town, or you can pick up near the Visitor Information Centre. You'll receive a map, helmet, safety rundown, and route suggestions to help you navigate the area at your own pace.
8 hoursfrom AUD $89
★ 5.0 (9)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Spend 1 hour 45 minutes floating Sydney Harbour whilst eating your way through a buffet spread. The vessel cuts under the Harbour Bridge and sails past the Opera House, giving you three separate decks to claim a spot and watch the city skyline shift around you. Cold salads, warm mains, and sweets come out as you drift—straightforward, no fuss, decent feed with a view.
1h 45mfrom AUD $95
★ 5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Phillip Island Private Experience
A private 8–10 hour tour of Phillip Island combines wildlife encounters, coastal walks and the nightly Penguin Parade. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide to secluded beaches, the Koala Conservation Centre, and clifftop boardwalks overlooking rugged coastline. Watch little penguins return to shore at dusk, waddling past viewing platforms within arm's reach. Morning or afternoon tea included; optional dinner in Cowes township. Your guide weaves in local history and lesser-known stories throughout.
8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $900
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Self-Guided Bike Tour Wine Region
Cycle through Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula on quiet paths and the converted rail trail, visiting working vineyards and market gardens between Geelong and Queenscliff. This six-hour self-guided route lets you set your own rhythm—stop at cellar doors for tastings, grab lunch at a local café, or pack provisions for a roadside picnic. You'll navigate using provided maps and written directions, with support available if needed. The ride covers up to 25 kilometres through farmland and coastal scenery, suitable for cyclists with moderate fitness.
6 hoursfrom AUD $130
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch
Spend eight hours exploring Yarra Valley's finest producers on a private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Start with artisan cheese at a local dairy, move through three wineries for tastings, then settle into a champagne brunch featuring house-made charcuterie and oysters at Chandon. Round it out with gin flights at Four Pillars Distillery, punctuated by platters of smoked meats, nuts and house-made accompaniments throughout the day. No hiking boots required—this is about savouring rather than rushing.
8 hoursfrom AUD $680
Some tours listed with Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Prices and availability confirmed at checkout.