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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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★ 5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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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
★ 5.0 (9)
🐠 Water Activities
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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)
🚌 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)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 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)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
A 10.5-hour loop through Central Australia's red ranges, starting with Alice Springs landmarks before heading west into dramatic gorges and gaps, then east to Emily and Jessie. Small-group tour covers Anzac Hill, Flynn's grave, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, the School of Air, and finishes with sunset views if you've got energy left. Includes air-conditioned travel, water, snacks, and a knowledgeable guide.
10h 30mfrom AUD $269
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
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Melbourne Airport Transfers
Door-to-door airport transfers in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) using a fleet of air-conditioned vehicles. Ibuzz International's drivers bring over two decades of experience and a minimum five years in the service sector. They're trained to handle everything from standard pickups to custom routing, treating passengers as valued guests rather than transaction numbers. Whether you need a one-way run to your hotel, round-trip coverage, or port connection, they've got the logistics sorted. Infant seats are available on request.
from AUD $168
★ 5.0 (8)
✈️ Transfers
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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.
from AUD $240
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 5pm each Friday
A Friday evening walk through Hepburn uncovering the Swiss and Italian foundations of this Victorian village. Your guide explores how European settlers shaped the local architecture, institutions and character, whilst acknowledging the Gunditjmara people whose Country this is. You'll access heritage buildings normally closed to the public, finishing at a local pub. The tour runs 60 minutes and supports the Swiss Italian Fiesta community festival.
1 hourfrom AUD $66
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Paint and Sip in Torquay VIC - BYO food and drinks
Spend three hours at C&C on Torquay's Bell Street, where you'll paint whilst your mates chat and sip. The studio provides all your art supplies, chilled wine glasses and ice buckets—you bring the food and drinks (or grab snacks on-site). It's a low-key spot to create something you'll actually want to hang on your wall, no experience needed.
3 hoursfrom AUD $59
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Foiling Basics Instruction, from 0 to Hero
Learn hydrofoiling from scratch with Australia's most experienced instructor, a pioneer who's logged more hours on the foil than anyone in the country. This 90-minute session teaches the fundamentals that unlock surf foiling, wing foiling, and kite foiling. You'll ride an electric hydrofoil and build genuine skills in a single session—the instructor's methods compress weeks of fumbling into one focused lesson.
1h 30mfrom AUD $300
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Stand Up Paddle Board Rental in Sunshine Coast
Self-guided paddleboard rental on Pumicestone Passage near Caloundra gets you onto one of the world's largest sand islands in minutes. The sheltered waterway reveals marine life beneath you whilst you chart your own route—find a secluded beach, anchor for a picnic, or simply drift away from crowds. A straightforward way to reconnect with the water and your travelling companions.
1 hourfrom AUD $27
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Secrets of Noosa Tour with Oceanview Lunch, Nature & Noosa River Ferry
A seven-hour guided exploration of Noosa's quieter corners led by an award-winning local guide. You'll traverse historic landmarks, paddle the Noosa River by ferry, scout artisan shops and galleries tucked into Noosaville, and lunch at a beachfront restaurant overlooking the Pacific. Travel in a climate-controlled coach with reclining seats and USB ports, departing from accommodation between Noosa and Twin Waters. Minimum four adults required.
7 hoursfrom AUD $279
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Tropical Trike Tours Port Douglas - Private Tour
Explore Port Douglas on a three-wheeled vehicle with a local guide steering you through rural valleys, coastal roads, and gorge country. This 90-minute to two-hour outing takes in elevated views, winding through farmland and bushland while your driver fills in the gaps with regional knowledge. Suits anyone after a different angle on the landscape—couples, groups, families—with routes you can adjust to your interests.
1h 30m – 1h 40mfrom AUD $265
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
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Stand Up Paddle Private Tour
Paddle Noosa River's quiet waterways on a guided 90-minute SUP tour tailored to your ability. A local guide shares technique, safety, and the river's hidden corners while you explore at your own rhythm. All gear's included—just show up, learn, and glide across pristine water at whatever pace suits you.
1h 30mfrom AUD $255
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
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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
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Reef and Rainforest 60 minute Scenic Flight
Take a comprehensive helicopter tour over north Queensland's most striking landscapes in a single hour. This flight weaves together coastal reef systems, emerald rainforest canopy, dramatic waterfalls, sandy cays and tableland plateaus. You'll see the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) from above, island formations and the contrast between developed areas and untouched wilderness. The pilot provides running commentary throughout. A complete aerial survey that captures everything the region's shorter flights offer, condensed into one continuous journey.
1 hourfrom AUD $879
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Cassowary Coast Goondoi Culture Tour
Spend eight hours in Far North Queensland's wet tropics rainforest with Goondoi Culture Tours, learning directly from Indigenous guides about traditional land management, ecology and cultural practices. This operator holds Ecotourism Australia certification and reinvests in conservation efforts across the region and reef systems. You'll move through ancient forest, hear stories rooted in thousands of years of knowledge, and break bread with guides who know this country intimately. It's slower travel—the kind that actually sticks.
8 hoursfrom AUD $255
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Walk, Taste, Graze - Experience at Pindarie
Spend a morning at Pindarie vineyard on the Barossa's western ridge, combining a guided walk up Schoff's Hill with wine tastings and lunch. The 2.5-hour experience runs weekdays from 11:30am, taking you through the vines to learn about the estate's sustainable practices. You'll taste a lineup of Italian varieties alongside local classics in the heritage stables cellar, then settle into a seasonal grazing lunch with sweeping views across the ranges.
2h 30mfrom AUD $135
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
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Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options
A 10-hour exploration of Port Stephens north of Sydney, showcasing dramatic coastlines, sheltered bays and golden beaches. Your local guide handles transport via air-conditioned minivan, with hotel or port pickup included. The region harbours roughly 150 bottlenose dolphins year-round, viewable from Nelson Bay cruises (optional extra). Between June and November, migrating whales pass through coastal waters. Beyond marine wildlife, the landscape offers sand dunes perfect for boarding and camel rides across Anna Bay's sprawling sands.
10 hoursfrom AUD $495
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Wild Yarnbala
Spend 90 minutes in one of South Australia's last intact grassy she-oak woodlands at Yarnbala, a foraging and cultural experience built entirely from recycled materials off the grid. Hunt for native bush tucker, learn traditional plant knowledge, test your hand at water divining, and finish with live didgeridoo and lap-steel guitar whilst sipping gin infused with botanicals you've gathered. Designed for families and all abilities.
1h 30mfrom AUD $167
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Dogs on Deck Harbour Cruise
Cruise Sydney Harbour with your dog aboard an intimate catamaran holding a maximum of 20 passengers plus up to 10 dogs. The 1-hour journey departs from Man O War Steps next to the Opera House, offering unobstructed views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House whilst you nibble a grazing platter and sip your chosen beverage. Your dog gets treats and water bowls, while you mingle with other dog owners in a relaxed, deliberately small-group setting.
1 hourfrom AUD $69
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride
Tear around Sydney Harbour in a high-powered jet boat for 45 minutes of adrenaline-fuelled action. Departing from Darling Harbour, you'll hit speeds up to 75 km/hr whilst the skipper executes sharp turns, fishtails and dramatic braking manoeuvres past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo and Luna Park. The ride pushes out towards Sydney Heads where open-water swells amp up the intensity. Expect to get soaked—ponchos provided.
45 minfrom AUD $99
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Canberra Private Tour from Sydney
A 10–12 hour private tour of Canberra departing from Sydney, led by an owner-operator with seven years' experience. Travel in a dedicated vehicle to sites larger coach groups can't access, moving at your own pace through Australia's capital. Explore national monuments, cultural institutions, and leafy parklands that define the city's identity. Tailor the itinerary to suit your interests—whether you're drawn to political history, art galleries, war memorials, or the natural landscape surrounding Lake Burley Griffin.
10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1600
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Alpaca Farm Tours with Toffeemont
Spend 90 minutes at Toffeemont, a working alpaca farm near Orielton on Tasmania's east coast, where you'll feed and interact with the herd at your own pace. The relaxed setting lets you observe these curious animals up close, grab photos, and enjoy homemade refreshments whilst browsing locally made alpaca products. Sessions run at 10am, 1pm, or 3pm daily.
1h 30mfrom AUD $55
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Rottnest Coastal Explorer Tour
Glide across Rottnest Island's interior and northern coastline on a guided Segway tour lasting two hours. Starting from the Settlement, you'll navigate salt lake country and bushland before reaching the island's northern bays and beaches. The route offers genuine chances to spot quokkas in their natural habitat, plus views of the pink-tinged salt lakes that give the interior its distinctive character. It's a different angle on the island—faster and more ground-covering than walking, slower than driving.
2 hoursfrom AUD $175
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