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.

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Private Day Tour Kakadu
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Day Tour Kakadu

A customised day exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) across 12–16 hours in a small private vehicle. You'll cruise billabongs and river systems spotting saltwater crocodiles, visit Fogg Dam's wetland bird colonies, and encounter Aboriginal rock art sites with an accredited guide who contextualises the landscape's cultural and ecological layers. All transport, meals, water and park passes included.

12 hours – 16 hoursfrom AUD $1700
Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

A 12-hour private group drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, heading south from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) through dramatic coastal scenery. You'll travel past sheer clifftops, wind down to pristine beaches, cross river inlets and thread through temperate rainforest. The route follows the legendary highway as it hugs the shoreline, with stops designed to let you absorb the raw landscape at your own pace. Flexible group sizes mean you travel with people you know.

12 hoursfrom AUD $600
Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

A seven-hour circuit through Tasmania's premier drink producers, starting with wines and cheese in the Derwent Valley, then pivoting to gin and whisky tastings at two working distilleries. You'll explore Old Kempton Distillery with a guided tour, break for lunch (your shout), then finish with more wine at Pooley in the Coal River Valley before returning to central Hobart. Hotel pickups included within 5km of the CBD.

7 hoursfrom AUD $350
Private Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Tour
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Tour

Spend 12 hours exploring Victoria's Mornington Peninsula on foot and in hot water. Start at Arthur's Seat for sunrise views, tackle a 5km coastal walk through Bushrangers Bay spotting kangaroos and native birds, visit Cape Schanck's southern cliffs, grab lunch at a local café, then soak tired muscles at Peninsula Hot Springs. Your guide adapts the day to your pace and interests.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1480
Bendigo Premium Balloon Flight
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Bendigo Premium Balloon Flight

Launch before dawn with BalloonMan for a three-hour hot air balloon flight over Bendigo. You'll drift silently across the city as light breaks, spotting heritage buildings, parks, Lake Weeroona, and surrounding bushland from a perspective few experience. The flight wraps with champagne and breakfast on the ground. It's a deliberate way to see a city most travellers rush through.

3 hoursfrom AUD $468
Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour

This 12-hour private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) traces one of Australia's most celebrated coastal routes, stopping at the Twelve Apostles, Memorial Arch, Kennett River for wildlife spotting, and Split Point Lighthouse. You'll explore Loch Ard Gorge's dramatic rock formations, spend time in the coastal village of Apollo Bay, and get countless vantage points for photography. Your guide shares local knowledge while you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a group of up to 11 people. All entrance fees and parking are covered; bring your own lunch or eat in Apollo Bay.

12 hoursfrom AUD $270
Melbourne’s Divine Pathways: Cathedrals and Parklands Tour
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Melbourne’s Divine Pathways: Cathedrals and Parklands Tour

Walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s architectural and spiritual landmarks over 2.5 hours, moving between Victorian-era cathedrals and adjoining green spaces. A local guide reveals the city's religious heritage whilst you wander quiet gardens where Melbourne's urban pace gives way to contemplation. You'll hear building stories, observe intricate stonework, and experience how heritage and nature sit side by side in the CBD's quieter corners. Light local refreshments included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $531
Vivid Sydney Night Photography Tour + Private Harbour Water Taxi
5.0 (3)
Australia

Vivid Sydney Night Photography Tour + Private Harbour Water Taxi

3 hoursfrom AUD $188
3 Day Pink Lake and Margaret River tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3 Day Pink Lake and Margaret River tour

Explore Western Australia's geological and coastal highlights across three days. You'll traverse Kalbarri National Park's dramatic rock formations including The Pinnacles and Nature's Window, visit the striking Pink Lake, walk the second-longest wooden jetty at Busselton, and discover Margaret River's quiet forests. One night's accommodation at Kalbarri Palm Resort and a lobster lunch are included, with experienced driver-guide and air-conditioned transport throughout.

3 daysfrom AUD $750
12 Apostles and Otway Fly Zipline Day Trip from Melbourne
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

12 Apostles and Otway Fly Zipline Day Trip from Melbourne

This 13.5-hour day trip from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) combines two iconic Victorian experiences: the dramatic sea cliffs of the 12 Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, then an afternoon canopy adventure on the Otway Fly zipline course. You'll start with guided exploration of the limestone formations before heading inland to tackle a series of platforms and cables woven through the rainforest canopy. Hotel pickup is included, as are all activity fees and park entry.

13h 30mfrom AUD $222
Private custom 4 Hour Walking Tour of Melbourne's Highlights
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private custom 4 Hour Walking Tour of Melbourne's Highlights

A four-hour private walking tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s inner streets, led by a local guide who navigates you past Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, and lanes layered with street art. You'll duck into heritage arcades, hear stories spanning the Gold Rush through to today's creative scene, and ride a free tram as part of the route. The guide shapes the itinerary to your pace and interests, with a complimentary hot drink included. Small groups (max 8) mean actual conversation rather than herded crowds.

4 hoursfrom AUD $250
Great Ocean Road Sunset Private Experience
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Sunset Private Experience

Drive the full 240-kilometre stretch of Victoria's Great Ocean Road in a private vehicle, timing your journey to catch the sunset at the Twelve Apostles. Your guide navigates you through coastal towns like Lorne and Torquay, the Otway Ranges rainforest, and the dramatic Shipwreck Coast, sharing stories and history along the way. Stop where you want, linger as long as you like, and watch the limestone stacks glow as daylight fades. Twelve to thirteen hours total.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $875
Private Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

This 9-hour private tour takes you to Phillip Island to watch little penguins return to shore at dusk, a nightly ritual you won't forget. You'll spend time at the Koala Conservation Centre, spot fur seals along the rugged coastline, and finish with a two-course dinner. Your own guide handles transport from your hotel, giving you flexibility to move at your own pace across this wild corner of Victoria.

9 hoursfrom AUD $990
Private Full Day Darwin City Tour with Lunch and Pickup
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Full Day Darwin City Tour with Lunch and Pickup

Eight-hour private tour of Darwin covering three major museums, the Botanical Gardens, and neighbourhood spots where locals spend their time. Your guide Deb brings deep Northern Territory knowledge—history, culture, art, and the region's peculiar stories—and tailors the day to suit you. Transport, lunch, entry fees, and snacks included. Groups capped at four people means genuine conversation and a relaxed pace rather than rushed ticking of boxes.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1500
ETHICAL ADVENTURES-Berry Springs &Territory Wildlife Park shuttle
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

ETHICAL ADVENTURES-Berry Springs &Territory Wildlife Park shuttle

Darwin's sole shuttle connecting the city to Berry Springs and Territory Wildlife Park, an 8-hour round trip through the Top End. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to two distinct natural attractions: Berry Springs' thermal pools and the wildlife park's animal encounters. You'll handle your own park entry, giving you flexibility on what to explore and how long to linger at each stop.

8 hoursfrom AUD $135
Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

A three-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways with a local who knows where to eat. You'll hit Degraves Street's graffiti-splashed corners, nose around Block Arcade for proper meat pies, and track down Japanese pastries at Emporium Melbourne. The tour bends to what you actually fancy—your guide adjusts on the fly. It's just you and them, no group shuffle. Available in Spanish, English, French, or Italian.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125
Waringarri Art Centre and Culture Tour
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Waringarri Art Centre and Culture Tour

Visit Waringarri Arts, Western Australia's first Indigenous-owned art centre, in this 90-minute cultural tour. You'll receive a traditional Mantha welcome, walk through working artist studios to watch creators engaged in their craft, and explore the cultural garden. The experience culminates with tasting homemade damper and native bush foods, offering genuine insight into Kimberley Aboriginal artistic practice and knowledge.

1h 30mfrom AUD $85
Orchids and Wildflowers Photographic Day tour from Perth
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Orchids and Wildflowers Photographic Day tour from Perth

Spend nine hours hunting wildflowers and orchids across Perth's countryside with a seasoned photographer who's won awards for orchid work. You'll visit secluded spots that've yielded stunning blooms season after season, with expert guidance on composition, lighting and technique throughout the day. Bring your camera and a willingness to walk; lunch and water are supplied.

9 hoursfrom AUD $375
Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)

Beat the tour buses on this private 13-hour sweep of the Great Ocean Road, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at 6:30am and returning by 7:30pm. Your dedicated local guide takes only your group along the Shipwreck Coast, stopping longer at each rock formation and limestone stack than standard itineraries allow. You'll spot kangaroos, koalas and native birds in their habitat, with extra photo opportunities built into a route that covers over 500 kilometres.

13 hoursfrom AUD $550
Private E-Bike Tour with Local Guide
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private E-Bike Tour with Local Guide

Explore [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at your own pace on a guided e-bike tour led by someone who knows the city's corners. You'll roll through neighbourhoods, past landmarks and cultural hotspots, covering ground comfortably without the sweat. The motor handles the hills; you handle the scenery. Tours run 2–4 hours depending on your interests, and the bikes suit anyone from casual riders to fitness enthusiasts.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $200
[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train

This eight-hour private tour combines two of Victoria's standout attractions. Start at Healesville Sanctuary, a native wildlife park nestled at the base of the Great Dividing Range, where you'll encounter koalas, kangaroos, platypuses and lesser-known species in their natural setting. Then head to the Dandenong Mountains for a ride aboard Puffing Billy, a restored steam train that threads through mountain ranges, temperate rainforest and fern gullies, staffed by costumed guides evoking the early 1900s. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $700
4-Day Cape to Cape Bespoke Walking Adventure
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

4-Day Cape to Cape Bespoke Walking Adventure

Four days walking the Cape to Cape coast in Western Australia, where your guides lead you through the landscapes they know intimately. You'll cover distance daily with breaks for sustenance and rest, staying in comfortable accommodation throughout. The focus is on reconnecting with what your body can do and what the coastal environment teaches—the walking itself is the point, not just the backdrop. Meals and transport between sections are handled; all you need to do is show up ready to move.

4 daysfrom AUD $4880
Essential Melbourne Sightseeing Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Essential Melbourne Sightseeing Tour

Walk [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s streets with someone who actually knows the place. This three-hour tour threads through the city's landmarks—Flinders Street, Federation Square, the Yarra—but lingers in the laneways where the real character lives: street art, historic arcades, hidden cafes. You'll hear how the city ticks, why locals care about their footy, and stories that surprise even long-time residents. Coffee and snacks included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $120
Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours

This five-hour private tour covers [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s cultural and architectural highlights by air-conditioned minivan, departing from your cruise terminal or hotel. Navigate the city's famous laneways with their street art, explore the ornate Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, and visit significant landmarks including the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House, and the Old Treasury Building. You'll also see the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes and wander through Toorak's leafy streets lined with grand period homes. Your driver-guide handles all navigation, and bottled water is provided throughout.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1250
Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour

Pedal across the Yarra River on a waterbike as [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s lights come up. This 90-minute twilight outing puts you low to the water on a stable, pedal-powered craft—neither kayak nor traditional boat. You'll roll past the city's glass towers and parkland while staying mostly dry, all without burning fossil fuels. The ride suits any fitness level and launches from a spot with good public transport links nearby.

1h 30mfrom AUD $99
Private Melbourne City Sights - Morning Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Melbourne City Sights - Morning Tour

Discover [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s character across four hours with a private guide navigating the city's Victorian streetscapes, hidden laneways and thriving creative quarters. You'll move through neighbourhoods that reveal how this Australian city balances heritage architecture with contemporary art, design and hospitality scenes. Hotel pickups and drop-offs bracket the experience, with your guide offering insider context on what animates the streets and shapes the local culture.

4 hoursfrom AUD $419
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

This 3-day road trip pairs two distinct Australian landscapes: the dramatic cliff-lined Great Ocean Road and the quieter mountain ranges of the Grampians. Travel with just 7 fellow passengers in a comfortable minivan, spending day one and a half exploring the coastal drive's winding lookouts and stories of shipwrecks, then heading inland to walk amongst towering peaks and ancient Aboriginal rock art. Stay in villas with views and eat at award-winning restaurants, with all transport, meals (except lunch) and park fees covered.

3 daysfrom AUD $2400
Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library

Arrive before opening time for a private tour of State Library Victoria's grand architecture and rarely seen corners. This one-hour guided experience takes you through the heritage reading rooms, reveals the subterranean spaces beneath the building, and shares stories connected to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s colonial past—including the curious link between the library's founder and the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly. You'll stand alone under the iconic Dome and discover how the library's famous disciplinarian earned their nickname.

1 hourfrom AUD $39
Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour

Skip the coastal queues with a reverse route through Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) early, you'll head inland first, arriving at Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Bells Beach when others are still stuck in traffic. After lunch at a local spot, push on to Port Campbell National Park to walk amongst the Twelve Apostles or upgrade to a helicopter sweep for a different perspective. Eight to twelve hours, fully flexible to your rhythm and interests. Hotel pickup included.

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1987
Horizontal Falls Tour with Cygnet Bay Overnight Accommodation
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Horizontal Falls Tour with Cygnet Bay Overnight Accommodation

Spend three days exploring the Buccaneer Archipelago via the Ohana, a purpose-built vessel navigating tidal channels and 1000 islands around the Horizontal Falls. Pair your day cruise with two nights in a safari tent at Cygnet Bay, where you'll tour a working pearl farm, swim, and fall asleep to Kimberley soundscapes. This combines the raw tidal spectacle with genuine downtime—no rushing back to town each evening.

3 daysfrom AUD $1910
Full Day Sail to Rottnest Island from Fremantle
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Full Day Sail to Rottnest Island from Fremantle

Sail a sleek catamaran 20km offshore from Fremantle to Rottnest Island's pristine bays for a full day of water-based exploration. With a maximum of 24 passengers, you'll snorkel coral reefs, paddle kayaks, and swim in crystalline waters while the boat harnesses the famous Freo Doctor wind on the return journey. Morning tea, a buffet lunch, and all gear are included—this stays afloat, never touching sand.

8 hoursfrom AUD $269
Behind-The-Scenes Ocean Harvest Tour
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Behind-The-Scenes Ocean Harvest Tour

Spend two hours exploring Geraldton's working waterfront at Dongara Marine and the Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative. Watch skilled tradespeople build commercial crayfishing boats, then step into the processing facility where Western Rock Lobster is handled, graded, and prepared for export markets worldwide. Round out the tour with fresh crayfish tasting overlooking the working harbour, plus a $5 voucher for fish and chips at a nearby wharf establishment.

2 hoursfrom AUD $55
Design Your Own Tour Experience
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Design Your Own Tour Experience

Build your own eight-hour Perth adventure with a private guide and driver, choosing from coastal walks, wildlife encounters, cultural sites, and regional attractions across Western Australia. Your itinerary adapts to your interests—whether that's Rottnest Island's quokkas, Fremantle's heritage, Aboriginal art galleries, or seasonal whale watching. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with tastings of local wine, chocolate, honey and nougat included, plus hotel pickup across central Perth.

8 hoursfrom AUD $495
Swan Valley Wine Discovery: Private Tour from Perth
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Swan Valley Wine Discovery: Private Tour from Perth

A five-hour private wine tour through Perth's Swan Valley, taking your group to four wineries ranging from small family operations to established producers. You'll taste wines across the region, understand how they're made, and see the valley's landscape without competing for space with other visitors. Private transport from Perth is included, along with a knowledgeable local guide who shapes the itinerary to suit your interests.

5 hoursfrom AUD $988
Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise with Darwin Transfer Bus
5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise with Darwin Transfer Bus

This half-day outing combines road transport from central Darwin with a boat cruise along the Adelaide River to spot saltwater crocodiles and birdlife in the Marrakai Wetlands. You'll depart Darwin in an air-conditioned coach, travel to the river, then spend an hour on the water watching crocs breach for bait whilst your guide explains the ecosystem's complexity. Over 280 bird species and 117 reptile types inhabit this corner of the Northern Territory, making it genuinely rewarding for wildlife watchers rather than thrill-seekers alone.

4h 30mfrom AUD $122
Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour

Spend four hours exploring Mount Wellington's ridgeline with a knowledgeable local guide trained in environmental science. This small-group tour (maximum ten people) hits six vantage points across the peak, moving through snow gum woodlands and past striking geological formations. You'll hear stories woven into the landscape while stopping for short walks and photographs. The route mixes driving with easy walking, so expect plenty of time soaking in panoramic views rather than strenuous trekking.

4 hoursfrom AUD $85
Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.

A locally-guided private tour across southern Tasmania tailored to your interests, running 6–9 hours from Hobart. Your guide draws on deep knowledge of the region's history, natural landmarks and hidden spots—from the Huon Valley and Mt Wellington to Bonorong wildlife sanctuary, distilleries and MONA. The itinerary is built around what matters to you, not a fixed script, with transport and bottled water included throughout.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1912
Luxury Chauffeur Service in Perth Australia
5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Luxury Chauffeur Service in Perth Australia

Professional chauffeur service operating throughout Perth and Western Australia, offering private transport for any journey length. Your driver handles navigation while you relax in a climate-controlled vehicle stocked with water and equipped with WiFi. Reliable, punctual, and transparent pricing—whether you need a quick airport run or full-day itinerary support. Service animals welcome; infant seats available upon request.

1 hourfrom AUD $180
wulinantikala / Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour - 4 Days
5.0 (2)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

wulinantikala / Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour - 4 Days

Walk the high country around Cradle Mountain, Tasmania's most celebrated summit, over four days in the World Heritage wilderness. Based from Launceston, you'll trek through alpine moorland and ancient buttongrass plains with two experienced guides, staying in comfortable lodges and eating well between days on the trail. This is serious walking in raw, untamed landscape—not a gentle stroll.

4 daysfrom AUD $2650
Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch

Spend five hours at Bridestowe Lavender Farm departing from Launceston. Travel via air-conditioned coach to Tasmania's sprawling purple fields, where you'll learn the farm's heritage, try your hand at lavender-infused cookery, and join a wellness workshop focused on the plant's practical uses. The day combines botany, culinary experimentation, and hands-on craft work in one of Australia's most fragrant destinations.

5 hoursfrom AUD $165
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