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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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Melbourne Sports Experience + Free Australian Sports Museum entry

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Melbourne Sports Experience + Free Australian Sports Museum entry

Explore [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sporting legacy and present-day facilities on a guided 3.5-hour tour led by locals who know the game. You'll visit iconic venues across the city, take a break for coffee and a bite at a stadium café, then spend time in the Australian Sports Museum—a one-of-a-kind collection that reopened in 2020. It's a chance to understand how deeply sport runs through this city's veins.

Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport

Skip the airport taxi rank entirely with this private transfer from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD to the airport, taking 30–45 minutes door-to-door. A professional driver collects you from your starting point, handles your luggage, and delivers you to departures in a climate-controlled vehicle. You'll arrive refreshed rather than stressed, with chilled water on hand and zero faffing about.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $148

★ 5.0 (6)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

2 Days Kakadu

This two-day private tour covers [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s essential landscapes and cultural landmarks with an experienced guide. You'll move through monsoon forest, rocky outcrops, and wetlands on foot, swim in remote waterholes, and learn about Aboriginal heritage directly connected to the country. The pace is steady but manageable, with air-conditioned transport between sites and all park entry included. Accommodation and evening meals are your responsibility.

Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour

A three-hour private walking tour of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) that pairs the city's layered past with its thriving bar culture. Your local guide will steer you through the stories of the characters and events that shaped the city, taking you to three distinctive establishments along the way. You'll navigate Naarm's neighbourhood laneways and discover watering holes favoured by locals, piecing together how Melbourne's bar scene became what it is today. Drinks are yours to purchase as you go, keeping the tour price accessible.

3 hoursfrom AUD $107

Kakadu Day Tour-Yellow Water-Nourlangie-Ubirr-Cahills-Fogg Dam

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Kakadu Day Tour-Yellow Water-Nourlangie-Ubirr-Cahills-Fogg Dam

A full-day private tour of [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) departing from Darwin, visiting Yellow Water wetlands, Aboriginal rock art sites at Nourlangie and Ubirr, Fogg Dam, and Cahills Crossing over 13–15 hours. You'll see ancient rock galleries, panoramic escarpment views, and wetland wildlife before finishing with dinner at Humpty Doo Pub. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages included throughout.

13 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $1900

★ 5.0 (6)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Buccaneer Explorer - Wet Season

Fly into Western Australia's Buccaneer Archipelago to witness the Horizontal Waterfalls—tidal surges that sweep between ancient islands. This six-hour expedition combines aerial views of the Dampier Peninsula's pearling farms and Cable Beach with a landing at Cygnet Bay, where you'll tour a working pearl farm, swim in the on-site pool, and eat lunch overlooking the water. You return by coastal flight tracing bays and beaches back to Broome.

5 Day 4WD Kakadu Koolpin Safari

This five-day 4WD expedition traverses [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) and the remote Koolpin Gorge, combining ancient Aboriginal rock art sites with swimming holes fed by seasonal falls. You'll camp in safari tents across multiple locations, driven deep into the outback where access requires permits and serious vehicle clearance. Expect early starts, full days of walking and swimming, sunset cruises on Yellow Waters, and direct commentary on the landscape's geological and cultural layers from guides who know the country.

Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne

This six-and-a-half-hour excursion whisks you from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) into the Yarra Valley's renowned wine region. You'll sample wines across three to four established vineyards, moving between cellar doors to taste what the valley's winemakers are producing. Hotel pickup is included, making the logistics straightforward. Bring an appetite—lunch isn't provided, so plan accordingly or eat before departing.

Sunrise Uluru Private Tour

A four-hour private tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park guided by long-time regional residents who work closely with the local Aboriginal community. Watch the rock face shift colour at sunrise whilst learning the cultural narratives embedded in the landscape. Your guide shares knowledge of waterholes, ancient rock art sites, and the spiritual significance of the formations. The flexibility of a private tour means you set the pace and focus on what interests you most.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1100

Mount Field And The Derwent Tasting Trail

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Mount Field And The Derwent Tasting Trail

This eight-hour Tasmanian day tour pairs two contrasting landmarks: Mt Field National Park's towering eucalypts, cool temperate rainforest and cascading falls, followed by MONA—the Southern Hemisphere's largest independent art institution housing ancient through contemporary works. You'll move between wild landscape and curated galleries, making it ideal for those wanting both dirt under their boots and gallery floors beneath their feet. An air-conditioned vehicle and informed guide handle transport between sites.

Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour

A flexible 8–9 hour winery tour across Mornington Peninsula that mixes wine, beer and spirits tastings at four venues. Pick up from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD or the peninsula itself, then shape your own itinerary: stick to wine all day or branch into breweries and distilleries as you fancy. The focus is on building a crew vibe from the moment you board—control the playlist, chat with fellow travellers, and hit tastings without the stiffness of traditional wine tours. Lunch stops are self-catered from three options.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $175

Kalgoorlie Heritage Tram City Highlights Tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Kalgoorlie Heritage Tram City Highlights Tour

Roll through Kalgoorlie-Boulder in an open-air heritage tram, exploring the town's gold-rush roots across two and a half hours. Your guide unpacks stories of the 1893 strike and the characters who built this Outback mining hub, stopping at the colossal Superpit, grand Victorian buildings along Hannan and Burt Streets, and the Museum of the Goldfields to see Western Australia's heaviest nugget. Designed for those wanting genuine local insight rather than rushed sightseeing.

2h 30mfrom AUD $60

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

This 7.5-hour tour combines [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s urban core with native wildlife encounters. You'll be collected from your accommodation, guided through the city's architectural landmarks and laneway culture, then spend time at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park observing kangaroos, wallabies, emus and other Australian fauna in their natural settings. Coffee and tea included throughout.

Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters

Work with epoxy resin to craft functional pieces like cheeseboards and coasters in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This one-hour class supplies everything you need—premium resin, pigments, and decorative elements—so you arrive and create straight away. You'll work alongside other makers in a relaxed studio space, with your finished piece ready to collect after 24 hours of curing. No prior experience necessary.

Swan Valley Region Private Day Tours

Explore the Swan Valley, one of Australia's oldest and most accessible wine regions, on a customised private tour lasting 6–8 hours. Rather than a straightforward vineyard crawl, this outing balances tastings across 40+ wineries, breweries and distilleries with visits to local artisans—blacksmiths, stonemasons and textile designers—who inject genuine character into the valley. Hotel transfers, a knowledgeable driver and flexibility to steer your own itinerary mean you'll experience the region at your own pace.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $530

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Mona Like a Rockstar

Board the ferry's exclusive Posh Pit lounge for a thirty-minute cruise down the Derwent River to Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art, where you'll spend six and a half hours exploring David Walsh's subterranean collection of provocative art and antiquities. A dedicated host guides you through cocktails at The Void Bar, a chef-curated lunch with wine pairings in Faro Bar, James Turrell's immersive light installation, and final views from The Source Restaurant—all bookended by ferry snacks and drinks.

3 Hour Forest Bathing at Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Spend three hours moving slowly through Kings Park's sprawling grounds, guided by a forest therapy practitioner who teaches you to notice what's actually happening around and within you. You'll start with gentle movement, then walk at a contemplative pace, pausing for sensory awareness exercises and stillness. The session wraps with a tea ceremony. It's less about exercise, more about how trees and quiet can shift your nervous system.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Afternoon Tour

This 2.5-hour afternoon excursion takes you to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, where you'll traverse distinct alpine ecosystems and absorb views across Hobart and the Derwent River. Your experienced local guide leads you through the Observatory, Exhibition Gardens circuit, and Western Wilderness viewing deck—one of Australia's last untouched wilderness zones. On the way down, you'll pause at Cascade Gardens and the historic Female Factory convict site. Weather permitting, winter visits may include snow.

2h 30mfrom AUD $65

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Pinnacles Desert Private Tour

A nine-hour private tour exploring Nambung National Park's striking Pinnacles Desert, 200 kilometres north of Perth. You'll travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with an experienced guide who tailors the pace to suit you. The route takes in natural landscapes en route to the desert's distinctive limestone formations, with sandboarding included. Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation, plus entry and water provided.

2-Day Perth to Margaret River Premium Wine and Sightseeing Tour

A two-day escape from Perth into Margaret River's wine country, combining vineyard tastings at established estates with regional sightseeing. Stay overnight in a premium beachside or town resort, with guided visits to limestone caves and coastal landscapes woven between cellar door sessions. Includes hotel transfers, two multi-course lunches paired with local wines, and cave entry.

2 daysfrom AUD $1395

Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour

A four-hour guided loop through Adelaide's core neighbourhoods and the nearby hills. Your driver navigates you past significant buildings and viewpoints, stopping to explore Hahndorf—a historic German settlement in the Adelaide Hills—before returning to the city. You'll hear local stories and gain perspective on how Adelaide's layout and landmarks shaped its character. Water and a chocolate gift are provided; plan lunch separately.

Private, Luxury and Tailored Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Spend 7–8 hours exploring Yarra Valley's finest wineries in a private luxury vehicle reserved entirely for your group. Select three premium cellar doors that match your palate—think cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—or swap one tasting for a gin distillery visit. Your driver collects you from anywhere in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) and adjusts the route to suit your rhythm, skipping the standard tourist circuit altogether. Stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie if you fancy it.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $745

Ningaloo In A Full day Hike and Snorkel Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Ningaloo In A Full day Hike and Snorkel Tour

Spend eight hours exploring both the underwater and terrestrial sides of Western Australia's Ningaloo region. You'll walk through Yardie Creek Gorge in Cape Range National Park, then swap boots for fins at Turquoise Bay to snorkel directly off the beach. A guide leads both activities, lunch is included at Milyering, and you'll visit the lighthouse. The full itinerary covers reef ecosystems and rugged coastal ranges in a single outing.

Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania

A seven-hour guided circuit through Tasmania's Huon Valley wine region, starting and finishing in Hobart. You'll visit five independent producers—three vineyards and two cider makers—sampling their output with knowledgeable commentary. The route takes in fortified wines, liqueurs, gin and ciders at family-run operations handpicked for character. A scenic drive winds through the valley; lunch isn't included but eaten at one of the stops.

Melbourne Art, History, Wine & Food Walking Tour

This two-hour walking tour threads through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneway network, stopping at six street-art installations whilst hearing historical anecdotes from your guide. You'll then settle into a heritage wine bar with dark timber and worn leather, where you'll taste three wines from both established and emerging regions, paired with Portuguese-style small plates. Small groups of up to six keep the pace intimate and the conversation flowing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $129

Darwin City & Mindil Beach Sunset Market experience

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Darwin City & Mindil Beach Sunset Market experience

A guided afternoon exploring Darwin's city centre and coastal neighbourhoods, culminating at Mindil Beach Sunset Markets with reserved seating. Your driver provides local insight throughout the 4–6 hour outing, tailoring stops to your interests. Small group of ten maximum means genuine conversation rather than bus-tour anonymity. Bottled water supplied; air-conditioned transport handles the Top End heat.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $135

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Adelaide Food Odyssey Tour

Spend three hours tracking Adelaide's food renaissance across ten carefully chosen stops. Your guide navigates you through the East End, West End and Central Markets, revealing neighbourhood gems and the stories behind them. Taste South Australian wines and produce, sample indigenous flavours and multicultural dishes, then finish with coffee at one of the city's oldest establishments. A portion of proceeds supports local charities.

Ethical Adventures - WILD & FREE - 2 Day - Litchfield / Kakadu

This two-day small-group tour across Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks pairs swimming holes and walking tracks with early-morning Yellow Waters cruises and Indigenous knowledge shared by experienced local guides. You'll move through two distinct landscapes—Litchfield's cascading waterfalls and rock pools, then Kakadu's floodplains and escarpment country—staying overnight in simple but comfortable accommodation. The itinerary balances active exploration with quieter observation, spotting wildlife and learning about traditional plant use and seasonal rhythms that shape the region.

Scenic Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley's vineyards on a private tour tailored to your tastes. Visit a mix of established and boutique wineries, taste wines at two properties, and enjoy a leisurely lunch surrounded by rolling vineyard views. Your driver selects venues based on what interests you most—whether you're after cool-climate Pinots, cellar door experiences, or family-friendly estates.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2699

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Melbourne Walking Tours

Walk [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways and landmarks with a local guide who knows where the city ticks. Over 3–4 hours, you'll navigate hidden corners, grade-listed buildings, and the stories behind them—stopping for coffee at an independent café along the way. The Free Tram Zone gets you between pockets of the city cheaply, so you cover ground without rushing. Best for anyone wanting to read the place properly, not just tick boxes.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $120

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

★ 5.0 (5)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

Sixty minutes surveying the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) from the air, tracking two major reef systems in a single flight. You'll spot rays, turtles and sharks moving across the coral gardens below. The scale of the reef—its sprawl, colour and complexity—hits differently from above. Complimentary refreshments included.

Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

Trace [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Chinatown through two centuries of underworld intrigue, from the 1850s gold rush onwards. Your guide draws directly from archival police records—15 years of research—to unpack the smuggling networks, illegal gambling dens, and protection rackets that shaped this neighbourhood. You'll walk streets where extortion and gang violence played out in plain sight, while authorities turned a blind eye. The included booklet features mugshots, confiscated artefacts, and hand-drawn crime maps that bring these stories into sharp focus.

Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach

Experience genuine sailing with a small crew of eight aboard a proper sailing vessel departing Airlie Beach. Unlike crowded sunset tours that motor out with minimal canvas, this two-and-a-half-hour journey actually harnesses wind and sail. You'll help trim sails, feel the boat respond to your input, and watch the sky transform over the Whitsundays. Champagne and canapés included; bring your own other drinks if you prefer.

Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people

A private SUV or MPV whisks you from Brisbane Airport straight to your Noosa accommodation in roughly two hours, handling up to three passengers and their checked luggage without fuss. The vehicle arrives at your terminal, loads your bags, and deposits you at your hotel or private address. Child seats and boosters are fitted free on request. It's a straightforward point-to-point service that beats the airport shuttle grind, especially if you're travelling as a small group or with little ones.

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

Board a sailing yacht from Magnetic Island for six hours of coastal cruising, swimming and wildlife spotting. After a short ferry from Townsville, you'll anchor in a sheltered bay with granite outcrops and hoop pines as your backdrop. Swim or beachcomb, then settle in for locally sourced prawns and antipasto paired with regional wines and beers. Watch for sea eagles, kites, reef fish and turtles in their natural habitat. The crew invites you to take the helm or learn sailing basics if keen. Return ferry included.

Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour

Spend 11 hours exploring Australia's most dramatic coastline with a small group of up to 24 travellers. This Great Ocean Road tour combines forest walks, coastal views and native wildlife spotting in a single day. You'll travel in a climate-controlled coach, stopping at key lookouts and natural attractions that make this stretch of Victoria's coast unmissable. Designed for all fitness levels, it's an efficient way to tick off the highlights without needing your own car.

11 hoursfrom AUD $168

Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience

Catch the Australian Open in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) with a guide who knows the circuit inside out. This 5-hour tour gives you an all-day ground pass to roam the courts, watch elite tennis players, and pick up the inside stories of how the tournament shaped Australian sporting culture. Small groups of no more than 15 mean you'll actually hear your guide over the crowd.

Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2

A 90-minute evening afloat on the Yarra River with your partner, featuring a three-course meal from a respected local kitchen, wine, beer and soft drinks included. The boat departs from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s central riverside precinct, offering views of the city's illuminated skyline and parklands as you dine. Designed for couples seeking an intimate dining experience without the formality of a restaurant.

Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

Earn your Open Water Diver certification over three days on the Gold Coast, then put it straight to use with two guided dives at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. You'll descend into one of the region's premier dive sites, encounter turtles and rays, and navigate colourful reef systems under professional supervision. All training, equipment, and those inaugural ocean dives are included—no hidden costs.

3 daysfrom AUD $595

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

This 10-hour loop from Cairns connects three distinct Queensland landmarks in one day. You'll explore Paronella Park, a 1930s castle surrounded by gardens and cascades, then step into Herberton's open-air museum with its 60-plus restored buildings from the pioneering era. Finish at Granite Gorge where you hand-feed the endemic Mareeba Rock Wallabies. Your local guide leads a small group of up to six, travelling in air-conditioned comfort.

10 hoursfrom AUD $285

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