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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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3 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City Tour
★ 5.0 (41)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City Tour

Three days exploring Victoria's most celebrated natural attractions and urban highlights. Day one sweeps along the Great Ocean Road's dramatic coastline, day two heads to Phillip Island for the nightly penguin return, and you'll fit in a complimentary [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) city tour at your own pace. Travel in a comfortable coach with small groups (max 24), multilingual audio support, and breakfast included each morning.

3 daysfrom AUD $334
Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands
★ 5.0 (41)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands

Paddle through the Canning River wetlands on a guided 3-hour kayak tour that reveals a surprisingly wild pocket of Perth rarely seen from land. Small groups venture into this brackish ecosystem with knowledgeable guides who unpack the area's ecology, Aboriginal heritage, and surprising history. The pace suits mixed abilities and ages—expect gentle paddling rather than athletic effort, with plenty of stops to absorb bird calls, observe native flora, and understand how this wetland functions within the city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $99
4 Hour Private Tour of Melbourne's Iconic Highlights with Guide
★ 5.0 (41)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

4 Hour Private Tour of Melbourne's Iconic Highlights with Guide

A four-hour private exploration of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s standout landmarks, guided by a local who knows the city's rhythms. You'll travel in a comfortable vehicle with up to six others, stopping at the spots that define the place—whether that's Victorian architecture, street art laneways, or riverside precincts. Hotel collection and drop-off included; bring your own curiosity about what makes this city tick.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1499
Wilsons Promontory Full Day Cruise
★ 5.0 (40)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Wilsons Promontory Full Day Cruise

Spend nine hours aboard the Brianna Lee exploring Wilsons Promontory National Park's rugged coastline. You'll cruise past the iconic lighthouse, granite islands and seal colonies whilst spotting dolphins, eagles and seals. The highlight is a two-hour beach stop at Refuge Cove for swimming, snorkelling and lunch on white sand. Morning tea, afternoon tea and snacks keep you fuelled throughout the day.

9 hoursfrom AUD $525
Pambula River Kayaking Tour
★ 5.0 (40)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Pambula River Kayaking Tour

Paddle the Pambula River on a guided three-hour kayak tour through southeastern Australia's coastal waterways. Your guide shares insights into local ecology, Indigenous heritage, and the river's working oyster farms. You'll drift past mangroves and sandbanks spotting wading birds, then beach for morning tea and a swim before heading back.

3 hoursfrom AUD $200
Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only
★ 5.0 (40)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

Explore the Mornington Peninsula with a dedicated guide steering a private vehicle just for your group of up to six. This 10.5-hour loop sweeps through dramatic coastline, quiet fishing villages, and national parkland south of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), with the itinerary shaped by your interests. Stop longer at a particular beach, detour to a walking trail, or skip ahead—the guide adapts throughout the day. Ideal for cruise passengers with variable schedules.

10h 30mfrom AUD $269
Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT
★ 5.0 (40)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT

Alice's Journeys leads small groups through Daylesford's architectural heritage and cultural landmarks, uncovering the town's layered past through a local guide's knowledge. The 90-minute walk visits significant buildings and sites, with entry included to the Daylesford and District Museum. Available Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, these tours suit families, groups and curious individuals wanting to move beyond the surface of this regional Victorian town.

1h 30mfrom AUD $66
Sydney Secrets Lunch Cruise
★ 5.0 (40)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Secrets Lunch Cruise

A 4-hour harbour cruise aboard a sleek sports boat that weaves past Sydney's iconic waterfront before pulling up to a contemporary restaurant for lunch. You'll motor through quieter reaches where penguins and seals haunt the rocky shores, spot the grand homes of Sydney's wealthier residents, and frame shots of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from angles most tourists miss. The skipper keeps things lively with knowledge of local wildlife and harbour history, while numbers stay small at ten passengers maximum.

4 hoursfrom AUD $450
Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour
★ 5.0 (39)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Adelaide Hills with a small group, starting from the city or Glenelg. You'll take in expansive views from Mount Lofty Summit, spend time with native animals at Cleland Wildlife Park in natural bushland, wander through the German heritage village of Hahndorf, and finish with chocolate, wine and cheese tastings at local producers. Your guide provides personalised commentary throughout, and the group stays small enough that you get genuine interaction rather than tourist-mill treatment.

8 hoursfrom AUD $250
Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock
★ 5.0 (39)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

Fifteen minutes aloft from Cessnock in a private helicopter, tracking over Hunter Valley's vineyards and the jagged ridgeline of the Broken Back Range. You'll see the patchwork of Pokolbin's wine estates from above—terraced slopes, cellar doors, and bushland dropping away beneath the aircraft. The flight departs and returns to the same airfield, no road transfers needed once you're there.

15 minfrom AUD $212
Uluru Private Tour Aboriginal guided option
★ 5.0 (39)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Uluru Private Tour Aboriginal guided option

A four-hour private tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park led by guides with deep regional knowledge, available at sunrise or sunset. You'll navigate rock formations, waterholes and ancient art sites across the park. Optional: bring an Anangu guide to deepen your understanding of the land's cultural significance and storytelling. The operation is Australian-owned and works directly with the local Aboriginal community.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1100
Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2
★ 5.0 (39)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Cruise the Barossa Valley in a restored 1966 Mustang convertible with the roof down, taking in vineyards and local produce stops at your own pace. This three-and-a-half-hour private tour picks you up anywhere in the valley and pairs the thrill of classic American muscle with tastings of the region's wines and artisan foods. A local driver navigates you through rolling hills and cellar doors, stopping where your interests lead.

3h 30mfrom AUD $259
Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (39)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour

A three-hour walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident exploring the city's defining landmarks and lesser-known corners. You'll discover how Adelaide earned its reputation for progressive firsts—from political trailblazers to architectural gems—whilst understanding the forces that shaped its evolution. The route winds through the North Terrace Cultural Precinct, the Riverbank area, and past the Town Hall, revealing both celebrated monuments and hidden pockets locals know well. The pace is deliberately relaxed, with built-in stops to catch your breath and soak things in.

3 hoursfrom AUD $89
Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views
★ 5.0 (39)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

A private eight-hour expedition through the Blue Mountains, departing Sydney with your own guide in a luxury vehicle. Navigate UNESCO-listed escarpments, temperate rainforest, and waterfalls on foot, stopping at vantage points like the Three Sisters rock formation and village cafés in Leura. The route bends to your pace—linger at viewpoints, tackle longer walks, or explore at leisure. Suits all fitness levels and brings children along easily.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $544
Experience Adventure in the Margaret River Region
★ 5.0 (38)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Experience Adventure in the Margaret River Region

Scale cliffs and swim through sea caves along Australia's south-western coast in a two-hour coasteering adventure unique to the Margaret River region. You'll move between rock formations, traverse coastal paths, and plunge into turquoise pools while wearing a wetsuit and helmet. The terrain demands scrambling and swimming, but suits all fitness levels. Alternatively, pedal a fat bike through the towering karri forest of Boranup, where oversized tyres handle sandy trails and forest tracks that regular bikes can't manage.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115
Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour
★ 5.0 (38)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

A six-hour small-group tour of Sydney that skips the tired clichés and instead reveals neighbourhoods, stories and vistas that locals actually care about. Your private guide navigates you through the city's layered history and folklore—engaging without ever feeling like a lecture—whilst keeping the pace measured so you actually absorb what you're seeing. Hotel pickup, water and snacks included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $995
Blue Mountains Full Day Guided Tour
★ 5.0 (38)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Blue Mountains Full Day Guided Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests and prior visits. You'll see dramatic valleys, distinctive rock formations, and lesser-known lookouts across the region's most photogenic stretches. Pickup from your Blue Mountains accommodation or Katoomba train station, with lunch at a local café included. The guide adjusts stops based on what you've already seen, so repeat visitors still discover fresh perspectives.

8 hoursfrom AUD $330
Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch
★ 5.0 (37)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch

Chase barramundi in the safety of a working farm near Port Douglas, then eat what you've caught. This four-hour experience combines land-based fishing with a tour of an award-winning barramundi operation and a paddock-to-plate lunch. You'll get hands-on with the fish, learn how they're farmed, and taste the results with help from experienced guides throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $155
WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse
★ 5.0 (36)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
Australia

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

Catch Australia's first sunrise from Cape Byron Lighthouse on a guided 2-hour walk through rainforest, beach and clifftops. You'll start before dawn with a local herbal brew and trail mix, then move through sun salutations and breathwork as light breaks over the continent's easternmost point. The combination of hiking and gentle yoga makes this a physical and contemplative way to begin your day.

2 hoursfrom AUD $69
Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Private Regional Tour
★ 5.0 (36)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Private Regional Tour

Spend 7–9 hours exploring Victoria's Yarra Valley on a private tour built around your interests. You'll taste wines at cellar doors, sample locally made cheese or gin, and stop for gourmet morning tea and lunch at regional producers. The valley sits among mountain ranges and borders one of Australia's premier wildlife sanctuaries, so wildlife spotting sits alongside food and drink.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1120
Sydney: Royal National Park Coastal Hike, Rainforest, Picnic
★ 5.0 (36)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Sydney: Royal National Park Coastal Hike, Rainforest, Picnic

A full-day guided walk through Royal National Park combining coastal cliffs, lagoon swimming and old-growth rainforest. Small groups depart Sydney and follow a moderate 8 km route at a relaxed pace, with stops at sandstone lookouts, a lagoon picnic with local provisions, and forest trails lined with native palms and eucalypts. The itinerary flexes to suit your energy and interests, finishing via the Grand Pacific Drive.

10 hoursfrom AUD $300
Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River
★ 5.0 (35)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River

Paddle through Blackwall Reach's 500-metre stretch of limestone cliffs and explore hidden caves along the Swan River. Your local guide navigates you through two hours of Western Australian geology and Indigenous heritage, sharing stories from first peoples through European settlement. You'll paddle tandem kayaks at your own pace—the focus is on discovery rather than exertion—finishing with tea or coffee back at the yacht club.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99
Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours
★ 5.0 (35)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours

Taribelang Bunda guides lead a three-hour cultural tour across the Bundaberg region, sharing knowledge of their 60,000-year connection to Country. Walk significant sites while learning language, artefact use, and the layered history of Indigenous and European settlement. Morning tea features native bush tucker prepared traditionally, offering a tangible sense of the landscape's cultural depth.

3 hoursfrom AUD $105
Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour
★ 5.0 (35)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour

Hunt down Adelaide's best-kept bar secrets on this guided afternoon ramble through hidden laneways and repurposed spaces. Your local host leads you through four carefully selected venues—tucked behind other businesses, down alleyways, or in unexpected locations—sharing stories about the city's drinking culture along the way. You'll learn what sets each bar apart, enjoy exclusive discounts, and walk away with a hand-drawn map to keep exploring Adelaide's food and drink scene solo.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $69
Sydney City Private Tour
★ 5.0 (35)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney City Private Tour

Spend eight hours discovering Sydney with a dedicated local guide who shapes the itinerary around your interests. Navigate the city's most recognisable landmarks—Harbour views, the Opera House, Bondi Beach—whilst also venturing into galleries, architectural pockets, museums, inner suburbs and neighbourhood cafes. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or port pickup included, moving at a pace that feels genuinely exploratory rather than hurried.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1838
Ord River Eco Boat Cruise (minimum 2 passengers)
★ 5.0 (35)
🌿 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
Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester
★ 5.0 (35)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester

Skip the crowded strips and explore five secluded beaches around Airlie Beach with a local guide who knows every hidden cove. This seven-hour adventure takes you to Dingo Beach and Cape Gloucester, stopping at quiet shorelines and two low-key resorts where you can wade into clear shallow water and simply breathe. You'll move at an easy pace—no rush, no performance—discovering landscapes that have taken millennia to form. The Whitsundays' quieter side, the one most day-trippers miss entirely.

7 hoursfrom AUD $140
Barossa Valley Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
★ 5.0 (33)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Spend seven hours exploring the Barossa Valley's vineyards and cellar doors on a small-group tour. You'll taste old-vine Shiraz and Grenache from the valley floor, crisp Rieslings from Eden Valley's cooler slopes, and work through a rotating selection at 3–4 stops. Lunch is a spread of local produce—cheese, cured meats, bread—eaten at a winery. The pace lets you linger without rushing.

7 hoursfrom AUD $238
Sunset on the Sand Dunes
★ 5.0 (33)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Sunset on the Sand Dunes

Head into the Australian outback with a photographer guide to catch sunset across the dunes, a 3.5-hour expedition that blends landscape photography with wildlife spotting. Rough tracks take you deep enough to encounter emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, whilst golden light transforms the terrain around you. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and binoculars included.

3h 30mfrom AUD $159
Experience Barossa Valley by E-bike
★ 5.0 (33)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Experience Barossa Valley by E-bike

Pedal through South Australia's premier wine region on an electric bike, stopping at family-run wineries, artisan producers and local food makers. This 6.5-hour guided route connects Barossa Valley's best-kept spots—from Yalumba's barrel room to independent cheese makers—with zero engine fumes. You'll taste wines pulled straight from oak, sample locally made chocolate and cheese, and ride between cellar doors at your own pace, powered by battery rather than your legs alone.

6h 30mfrom AUD $335
Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour
★ 5.0 (32)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

Charter Kirralee, a 10.5-metre Australian-built catamaran, for up to 30 people on Sydney Harbour. This 3–4 hour private hire lets you shape the day around your group—whether that's a birthday, work gathering, or simply floating with mates. The dual-hull design offers sprawling indoor and outdoor decks, and you can cook fresh on the onboard BBQ or bring your own supplies. Flexible departure times and harbour pickups make logistics straightforward.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1725
Full Day Private Custom Tour of Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Full Day Private Custom Tour of Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles

A private guided drive along Victoria's spectacular coastal route takes you to the 12 Apostles and beyond. Your local driver navigates the Great Ocean Road's dramatic cliffside stretches, stopping at viewpoints and lesser-known spots suited to your interests. Running 10–11 hours door-to-door from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), this tailored experience fits up to seven travellers in a comfortable vehicle, with hotel collection included.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $2799
Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour
★ 5.0 (31)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour

Set sail on a spacious catamaran from Raby Bay for an afternoon exploring Moreton Bay Marine Park. You'll get hands-on tuition at the helm, swim in clear waters, paddle on boards, or stretch out on the deck with a drink whilst drifting past untouched islands. The bay's residents—dolphins, turtles, dugongs—often make appearances. Antipasto and fresh fruit come aboard; bring your own wine if you fancy it. Suits everyone from solo sailors to multi-generation groups.

4h 30mfrom AUD $119
Pinnacles Desert Private Day Tour
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Pinnacles Desert Private Day Tour

A private eight- to ten-hour tour through Western Australia's Pinnacles Desert, limited to nine people maximum. You control the pace, lingering as long as you'd like among the limestone columns that spike the golden landscape. The Desert Discovery Centre provides geological and Indigenous context for the formations. Optional stops en route—such as Lancelin's dunes or Yanchep National Park—can be added if time allows, making this a flexible introduction to one of Australia's most distinctive desert regions.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $557
Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island
★ 5.0 (30)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island

Track nocturnal creatures across [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) with a local naturalist on a 2–2.5 hour guided walk. Your guide uses torchlight to reveal kangaroos and wallabies grazing after dark, with chances to spot owls, little penguins, and other shy species active only at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll learn what sets island wildlife apart from fauna elsewhere, moving at a gentle pace through their actual territory rather than viewing enclosures.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $170
Wine Tour Yarra Valley Five Star Experience
★ 5.0 (30)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Wine Tour Yarra Valley Five Star Experience

Spend eight hours touring three working estates in Victoria's Yarra Valley, tasting wines at each stop and tucking into a two-course lunch paired with a glass of your choice. The valley's winemaking heritage unfolds through a guide's commentary as you move between vineyards in an air-conditioned coach. Round out the afternoon at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery before heading back to Richmond, just outside [Melbourne](/places/melbourne).

8 hoursfrom AUD $215
3 Day Murramarang Coast Journey from Batemans Bay with Meals and Villa Accom
★ 5.0 (30)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

3 Day Murramarang Coast Journey from Batemans Bay with Meals and Villa Accom

Walk the Murramarang Coast's dramatic shoreline over three days, with vehicle support ferrying your kit between daily destinations. This guided journey traverses NSW's South Coast, threading through sandstone formations, open beaches and forested ridgelines whilst staying in beachside cabins within the National Park. All meals and accommodation included; hike at a relaxed low-to-moderate pace with proper rest built in.

3 daysfrom AUD $1950
Australian Surfing and Camping Tours
★ 5.0 (30)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Australian Surfing and Camping Tours

Six-day surf and camp adventure along Australia's East Coast, combining daily lessons at premier breaks like Byron Bay and Seal Rocks with nights under canvas. Small groups of up to nine stay together, learning from qualified coaches through video analysis while camping gear and all breakfasts and dinners are provided. Suitable for first-timers and experienced surfers alike, with downtime for wildlife spotting and cultural sessions with Indigenous guides.

6 daysfrom AUD $1245
One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life
★ 5.0 (30)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life

Walk through Australia's working coral farm to see how reef restoration happens on the ground. Over 75 minutes, guides show you the breeding tanks, juvenile colonies, and outplanting operations that are actively rebuilding damaged reefs. You'll see species at different growth stages and learn what makes some corals resilient while others struggle. Bring a phone—they loan a lens filter to capture the actual colours you're seeing without the blue-water distortion.

1h 15mfrom AUD $32
Yalumba Unlocked
★ 5.0 (30)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yalumba Unlocked

Spend two hours wandering Yalumba's grounds in Eden Valley, tracing the winery's family legacy through its heritage buildings. Your guide walks you through decades of winemaking tradition before settling in for tastings of their benchmark releases, paired with seasonal local cheeses and charcuterie. A quiet, intimate way to understand what makes this South Australian producer tick.

2 hoursfrom AUD $120
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