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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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Townsville City Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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

Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour | Full Day Experience From Sydney

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Port Douglas to/from Cairns RETURN TRIP Private Transfer 6 pax

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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

Bike & eBike Hire

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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

Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Tandem Paragliding Cairns

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Tandem Paragliding Cairns

Launch from a Cairns beach and climb to 1,000 feet harnessed to a certified tandem pilot. This 20-minute flight traces the coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas, delivering unobstructed views of tropical beaches, rainforest ridges, and the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) sprawling below. The takeoff itself is the rush—no runway, just sand and wind—followed by serene gliding and the option to request aerobatic moves if you want your stomach tested.

20 minfrom AUD $295

Phillip Island Private Experience

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

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

2-Night Self-Guided Clare Valley Vineyards Trail Bike Tour from Auburn

🏔 Adventure & Sports

2-Night Self-Guided Clare Valley Vineyards Trail Bike Tour from Auburn

Pedal through South Australia's Clare Valley over three days, following the Riesling Rail Trail past heritage vineyards and cellar doors. You'll cycle at your own pace between Auburn and Clare, stopping at up to five wineries to taste their offerings whilst enjoying locally-sourced meals. Two nights' accommodation—one in Auburn, one in Clare—plus breakfast, lunch and dinner are sorted. A self-guided ride through wine country without the rush.

3 daysfrom AUD $799

Swan Valley Perth Brewery Tour - Premium Small Group Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Swan Valley Perth Brewery Tour - Premium Small Group Tour

Spend six hours touring Swan Valley's craft brewery circuit with a knowledgeable local guide and a small group of fellow enthusiasts. You'll visit four respected breweries, tasting everything from crisp pilsners to funky sours, paired with a gourmet pub lunch. The pace is unhurried—this is about savouring beers and conversation, not racing through checkpoints. Transport, tastings, and a proper feed are all included, making it straightforward value for anyone keen to understand what Perth's brewing culture is actually about.

6 hoursfrom AUD $220

Blue Mountains Private Tours Sydney Zoo & Scenic World Inclusive

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Pinnacle Day Adventure Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Pinnacle Day Adventure Tour

Spend a full day exploring Western Australia's Pinnacles Desert with a knowledgeable local guide. This 10-hour expedition combines walking amongst the limestone formations, sandboarding down golden dunes, and a scenic drive to reach these remote landmarks. Your guide knows the terrain intimately and will navigate you through the desert's best vantage points, with plenty of time to photograph the otherworldly landscape before returning.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1100

Highlights of the Eurobodalla (half day private tour)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

🐠 Water Activities

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

Private Sydney South Coast to the Southern Highlands Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Sydney South Coast to the Southern Highlands Tour

This nine-hour private tour sweeps south from Sydney through coastal scenery, vineyard country, and charming inland villages. Travelling in a climate-controlled minivan with up to six others, you'll visit beaches, winery estates, and historic towns at your own pace. National park entry fees are covered, as is onboard WiFi. The route suits all fitness levels, though you'll want to arrange lunch separately at one of the local pubs or cellar doors along the way.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1750

Whale Watching Discovery Tour from Lake Macquarie

🐠 Water Activities

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

Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade

Spend nine hours on Phillip Island with a private guide steering your day around Cape Woolamai's dramatic coastline, the Nobbies' rocky outcrops, and the nightly return of little penguins to shore. Your guide tailors the itinerary to suit your interests, whether that's spotting fur seals, exploring tidal pools, or simply soaking in the landscape. The tour caps with reserved seating for the Penguin Parade—that magical dusk moment when thousands of birds emerge from the ocean and waddle back to their burrows. Fits up to six travellers in an air-conditioned vehicle with water supplied.

9 hoursfrom AUD $2349

Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Sydney Queer Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

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

Kakadu National Park Cultural Experience + Scenic Flight

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Kakadu National Park Cultural Experience + Scenic Flight

Combine Kakadu's dual World Heritage credentials—ancient rock art and dramatic escarpments—in a single day. Fly nearly two hours over the park's sprawling terrain, spotting iconic landmarks from above, then cruise the East Alligator River through paperbark forests with a Bininj/Mungguy cultural guide. You'll read ochre paintings that document millennia of human presence and return to Darwin by late afternoon.

7 hoursfrom AUD $949

Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape

🐠 Water Activities

Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape

Paddle across Sydney Harbour as the sun dips below the skyline, passing the Opera House and Bridge with a small group and local guide. This 90-minute evening kayak keeps you on calm water, timing the light show without the crowds of land-based viewpoints. You'll handle a sea kayak at an easy pace—no experience needed, though a baseline of fitness helps.

1h 30mfrom AUD $139

Chasing Waterfalls - Byron Shire

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Chasing Waterfalls - Byron Shire

A 7–8 hour exploration of Byron Shire's lesser-known corners, moving beyond the crowded foreshore to find tea-tree lakes, hidden waterfalls, and swimming holes locals favour. You'll travel by private vehicle with someone who knows the region well, stopping for lunch and refreshments along the way. The drive covers white-sand beaches and quiet pockets of the subtropical hinterland, revealing a markedly different side of the area from what postcards typically show.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900

1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse

🍜 Food & Cooking

1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse

Walk through Turner Stillhouse's production floor with a staff guide to see how Three Cuts Gin, Vodka and Rosevears Whiskies are crafted. You'll witness the distilling equipment and methods firsthand, then sit down to taste the full range of house spirits with expert notes on flavour profiles and serving styles. Stick around afterwards for cocktails and cheese if you fancy it.

1 hourfrom AUD $35

Private BYO Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise - 60 or 90 Minutes

🐠 Water Activities

Private BYO Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise - 60 or 90 Minutes

Hire Kirralee, a roomy 10.5-metre catamaran, for a private cruise around Sydney Harbour. Choose between 60 or 90 minutes of sailing or motoring past the city's most recognisable landmarks. The vessel suits up to 30 people and mixes indoor comfort with open decks. Plot your own route, bring your own food and drink, or arrange catering on the day. Works equally well for sightseeing, corporate moves, or wedding transfers between harbour wharves.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $1000

Noosa Hinterland Drinks Private Tour with Gin, Beer, Mead & Wine Tastings

🍜 Food & Cooking

Noosa Hinterland Drinks Private Tour with Gin, Beer, Mead & Wine Tastings

A 6.5-hour private tour through the Noosa Hinterland visiting craft producers—distillery, brewery, meadery, and winery—with tastings at each stop. Travel by luxury vehicle between hidden villages and rolling countryside, sampling gin, mead, wine paired with cheese, and craft beer. Your guide handles navigation whilst you focus on the region's booze-makers and scenic backroads.

6h 30mfrom AUD $709

Day Tour in Wave Rock and Mulka's Cave

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Day Tour in Wave Rock and Mulka's Cave

A full-day guided tour of Western Australia's geological highlights, centred on Wave Rock and Mulka's Cave near Hyden. Your private driver navigates through rural farmland and heritage towns, stopping freely for photography. The 11-hour journey showcases distinctive rock formations shaped by ancient geology, explores caves steeped in Indigenous history, and includes a barbecued lunch featuring kangaroo sausage. Spring visitors (August to November) encounter wildflower displays across the landscape. The relaxed pace and flexible itinerary suit varied interests and fitness levels.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1300

Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Combo

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Combo

Combine two contrasting attractions in central Cairns over 2–3 hours. Begin at the Tomb of the Pharaohs, where 11 life-sized Egyptian tomb replicas showcase hieroglyphics and artefacts, then transition to the Cairns Aquarium to encounter over 16,000 marine species from the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) and adjacent waters. Both venues sit within easy walking distance, making this a straightforward double stop for history buffs and reef enthusiasts alike.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $107

Private Sydney Harbour Sunset Photo Tour & Cruise

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Sydney Harbour Sunset Photo Tour & Cruise

Chase Sydney Harbour's golden hour with a professional photographer as your guide, capturing you against the city's most recognisable landmarks. This four-hour private tour takes you to lesser-known vantage points around the waterfront, then onto a 30-minute sunset cruise where the skyline transforms under twilight. You'll leave with a curated portfolio of edited shots, not just phone snaps.

4 hoursfrom AUD $470

Hop Hunter Brewery Tour - Full Day

🍜 Food & Cooking

Hop Hunter Brewery Tour - Full Day

Spend seven hours touring three independent breweries across the Hunter Valley with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll travel between venues in a cool minivan, sample craft beers and ciders at each stop, and sit down to a proper lunch mid-tour. The day suits anyone keen to understand how these operations work and what sets each brewery apart, from their recipes to their approach.

7 hoursfrom AUD $225

Pinnacles Desert and Catch Your Own Lobster Lunch Safari.

🍜 Food & Cooking

Pinnacles Desert and Catch Your Own Lobster Lunch Safari.

Hunt for rock lobsters off Western Australia's Turquoise Coast, then cook your catch for lunch while exploring the Pinnacles Desert's otherworldly limestone formations. This 10-hour small-group safari from Perth combines coastal foraging, desert driving and hands-on cooking in a 4WD limited to five guests. You'll access remote Pinnacles terrain unreachable by larger tour groups, drive through 4.5km of jutting stone sculptures, and feast on freshly prepared seafood amid the dunes.

10 hoursfrom AUD $370

Snorkel with Giants at Ningaloo Reef

🐠 Water Activities

Snorkel with Giants at Ningaloo Reef

Spend nine hours at Ningaloo Reef hunting whale sharks from the air and water. This Coral Bay expedition pairs aerial spotting with in-water encounters alongside the planet's largest fish, guided by marine scientists who explain their behaviour and ecological importance. You'll also snorkel the outer reef's coral gardens before returning with professional photos and a full day's meals included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $650

Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise

🐠 Water Activities

Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise

Cruise the Gold Coast's waterways aboard an electric skippered vessel designed for maximum comfort. This 1–5 hour private tour takes up to 12 guests past canal-side mansions, the glittering skyline and local wildlife, all from a near-silent, ultra-smooth boat. Perfect for first-time boaters or anyone after a genuinely peaceful experience on the water without the rumble and vibration of traditional engines.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $330

Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings

A bespoke full-day wine tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley, where you control the itinerary alongside an experienced guide versed in Australian viticulture. Depart inner [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), visit multiple wineries at your preferred tempo, and enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine at Balgownie Estate or similar venue. Returns to your hotel by evening.

7h 30mfrom AUD $800

Ord River Eco Boat Cruise (minimum 2 passengers)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Ord River Eco Boat Cruise (minimum 2 passengers)

Glide silently through the Ord River's hidden waterways aboard a five-seater electric boat skippered by local Steve, who's spent seventeen years navigating these currents. This is the only quiet-engine eco-cruise operating here, letting you slip into lagoons and creeks unreachable by standard vessels. Choose your own adventure: bird photography, wildlife spotting, scenic exploring, or a riverside swim. Tours run 2–5 hours and flex to suit your pace and interests.

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $375

Blue Mountains Limousine Airport to Blue Mountains transfer

✈️ Transfers

Blue Mountains Limousine Airport to Blue Mountains transfer

Arrive at Sydney airport in style with a direct transfer to the Blue Mountains, handled by professional drivers who treat you as their priority guest. Choose between modern limousines or climb into a restored 1929 Cadillac LaSalle for a vintage driving experience that doubles as a scenic tour through the Upper Blue Mountains region. The journey spans 1–2 hours depending on your final destination, with all tolls and refreshments covered.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $485

Canberra Small Group Winery Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Canberra Small Group Winery Tour

Taste your way through Canberra's wine country in a single day, hitting two working vineyards, a distillery and a chocolate maker. A local guide steers your small group through tastings at each stop, with behind-the-scenes access where available. You'll sit down to a proper lunch paired with local wine, craft beer or cider, all while an air-conditioned minivan handles the driving. Seven hours, three regions' worth of flavour.

7 hoursfrom AUD $225

Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour

A seven-hour private tour tailored to your interests, mixing driving and walking through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s key sights both in and beyond the CBD. Groups of 2–6 get a dedicated vehicle and guide, perfect if you're short on time or catching a cruise. You set the pace and choose what stays, what goes, and what gets added—the itinerary bends to fit you, not the other way round.

7 hoursfrom AUD $249

Private Gold Coast Airport Arrival Transfer to Byron Bay

✈️ Transfers

Private Gold Coast Airport Arrival Transfer to Byron Bay

Skip the airport queue shuffle with a private driver waiting at Gold Coast Airport, ready to whisk you straight to Byron Bay. Your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim with your name displayed, handling the drive so you can settle in and start unwinding. The air-conditioned vehicle gets you to your accommodation without fuss, tolls and parking already sorted. One-way journey, all inclusive except tips.

Light to Light Walking and Kayaking Tour, 3 nights

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Light to Light Walking and Kayaking Tour, 3 nights

A four-day coastal journey linking two lighthouses via walking and paddling along Australia's southeastern shore. Stay in heritage lighthouse keeper's quarters with views across Disaster Bay, hike through windswept heathland and native forest, and paddle sheltered waters. Each night includes locally sourced dinners prepared on-site, while the operator plants a tree in your name towards coastal restoration.

4 daysfrom AUD $1995

E-Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day

🏔 Adventure & Sports

E-Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day

Explore the Murray River region on a full-day e-bike adventure around Echuca-Moama. These electric bikes handle the gentle terrain effortlessly, letting you cover more ground without the effort. Routes suit everyone from casual pedallers to confident riders. We deliver to your accommodation within 5km of Echuca CBD, or collect from near the Visitor Information Centre. You'll get a map, helmet, safety briefing and local riding tips to make the most of your eight hours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $75

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