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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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Chef Jacqui's French & Indigenous Australian Cooking Experience
5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Chef Jacqui's French & Indigenous Australian Cooking Experience

Join Chef Jacqui in her [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) kitchen for a hands-on 5-hour cooking class blending classical French technique with native Australian ingredients. You'll prepare and cook a three-course meal from scratch—canapés through to dessert—then sit down to eat what you've made together. Jacqui draws on years working in top European and Australian kitchens, teaching you her approach to confident, seasonal cooking using produce from her garden and local Mornington Peninsula suppliers.

5 hoursfrom AUD $235
Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide
5.0 (13)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide

Learn rope descent techniques from accredited instructors, then abseil down natural rock walls in Morialta Gorge near Adelaide. This three-hour session gives you hands-on training in safety and equipment handling before you tackle the cliff face, with views across the conservation park and St Vincent Gulf. Local koalas often inhabit the surrounding eucalyptus trees, adding wildlife spotting to the experience.

3 hoursfrom AUD $149
Sydney Harbour: Hands-On Sailing Experience on Luxury Yacht
5.0 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Harbour: Hands-On Sailing Experience on Luxury Yacht

Sail Sydney Harbour aboard Southwinds, a 61-foot classic yacht, on this 2.5-hour hands-on experience departing from Manly. Work alongside experienced skippers to hoist sails and take the helm past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, or simply watch from deck. No sailing knowledge required—you control your level of involvement. A tender ferries you from Manly Sailing to the yacht anchored in the bay.

2h 30mfrom AUD $225
Private Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

A five-hour private wine tour of Barossa Valley departing from Adelaide, with room for up to four guests in a BMW sedan. Your host John brings over three decades of hospitality expertise to guide you through the region's wineries. You'll shape the itinerary on the day—choose from pre-planned routes or design your own, with flexibility to linger wherever takes your fancy or pivot toward different cellar doors.

5 hoursfrom AUD $639
SA Skydiving Adelaide - Langhorne Creek
5.0 (13)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

SA Skydiving Adelaide - Langhorne Creek

Jump tandem with South Australia's most seasoned skydiving crew over Lake Alexandrina near Langhorne Creek. This four-hour experience pairs you with an instructor for the freefall and parachute descent, delivering genuine adrenaline and views across the sprawling lake landscape. You'll exit the aircraft, experience weightlessness at altitude, then glide back to earth with a souvenir certificate in hand.

4 hoursfrom AUD $349
Hunter Valley wine and cheese starting from the Hunter region
5.0 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hunter Valley wine and cheese starting from the Hunter region

Explore Australia's oldest wine region on a personalised 8–11 hour tour of the Hunter Valley. Visit three hand-selected wineries or swap one for a gin and vodka tasting, sampling wines matched with local cheeses, chocolates or charcuterie boards. The valley's 200-plus producers sit amid farmland and rolling hills. Tailor your day to suit your palate—whether you're a seasoned collector, curious newcomer or spirits enthusiast—with optional upgrades available.

8 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $600
Self Guided E Bike Ride - Unicorn Falls, Rainforest & Rail Trail
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Self Guided E Bike Ride - Unicorn Falls, Rainforest & Rail Trail

Pedal through Tweed hinterland's quieter corners on a premium e-bike, combining sections of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail with rainforest and rural lanes. Starting from Mooball, you'll navigate a suggested route at your own pace over 5–6 hours (roughly 3–3.5 hours of actual riding), with the option to swim at Unicorn Falls in Mount Jerusalem National Park. E-assist makes rolling hills manageable for riders with moderate fitness; you control stops, detours and speed throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $159
Helicopter Tour - Sirromet Winery & Scenic Flight
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Helicopter Tour - Sirromet Winery & Scenic Flight

Fly by helicopter from Brisbane to Sirromet Winery at Mount Cotton, landing in style for a two-hour vineyard visit. This three-hour experience pairs aerial views of Brisbane's CBD with time to taste wines, explore manicured grounds, and dine at the estate's restaurants—all at your own pace. Your pilot waits on standby via text, ready for the scenic return flight whenever you wish. Groups up to 30 accommodated across multiple aircraft.

3 hoursfrom AUD $594
Private Car and Tour Guide for 2 Days Visit best of Cairo City
5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Car and Tour Guide for 2 Days Visit best of Cairo City

A two-day guided tour of Cairo's archaeological and cultural landmarks, starting with airport pickup. Day one covers the Giza pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur. Day two includes the Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, and Khan El Khalili bazaar before airport transfer. A private air-conditioned vehicle and Egyptologist guide accompany you throughout, with breakfast and lunch included both days.

2 daysfrom AUD $319
Sunset Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour (single kayak)
5.0 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour (single kayak)

Paddle across Sydney Harbour in a single kayak during golden hour, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge framing your route. This 90-minute session runs at varying times depending on sunset, departing roughly an hour before dusk. You'll move at an easy pace suitable for complete beginners through to experienced paddlers, guided by qualified staff who prioritise safety without sacrificing the thrill of being on the water as the city's landmarks light up.

1h 30mfrom AUD $149
Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-11 people
5.0 (12)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-11 people

Skip the airport queuing and ride into Sydney CBD in a spacious Mercedes Sprinter minivan, booked just for your group of up to 11 people. Your driver meets you at the terminal, sorts your luggage (up to 11 check-in cases plus carry-ons), and handles the drive to your hotel or address in the city centre. No surprises—air-conditioned comfort, real-time tracking on your phone, and a crew that knows Sydney's traffic patterns.

from AUD $360
Kitesurfing Lesson
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Kitesurfing Lesson

Learn kitesurfing across three hours at [Shark Bay](/places/shark-bay) in Western Australia, where instructors prioritise safety and environmental stewardship. You'll progress from fundamentals to independent riding, using rental gear and local knowledge to build skills that stick. The lesson includes a safari component and a downwinder run, giving you real water time alongside instruction.

3 hoursfrom AUD $390
Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple

Launch yourself 300 metres above the Gold Coast on a solo, tandem, or triple parasail. You'll drift over Surfers Paradise and the Broadwater for two hours of uninterrupted coastline views. Whether you're chasing a personal thrill or sharing the experience, you'll be harnessed safely and fitted with all gear on site. Perfect for anyone wanting to see the strip from an angle most tourists never reach.

2 hoursfrom AUD $95
Blue Mountains Day, Sunset Tour & Glow Worms Night Adventure
5.0 (12)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Blue Mountains Day, Sunset Tour & Glow Worms Night Adventure

This 10-hour Blue Mountains adventure captures three distinct experiences in a single outing. You'll explore the escarpment's dramatic daylight vistas, catch the sunset from a panoramic lookout, then descend into a cave system to witness thousands of bioluminescent glow worms clustered overhead. The full arc—day to dusk to night—reveals how the landscape transforms across light conditions, with knowledgeable guides leading you safely between each phase.

10 hoursfrom AUD $475
Luxury Sydney City Private Tour
5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Luxury Sydney City Private Tour

A bespoke eight-hour private tour of Sydney that balances iconic landmarks with quieter local escapes. Your dedicated guide picks you up from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal and navigates you through the Harbour, Opera House, The Rocks, and Bondi in a luxury Land Rover Discovery fitted with leather seats, dual air-conditioning, and large windows. The itinerary weaves past the postcard sights into lesser-known bushland pockets and secluded waterside spots, away from tourist throngs. Refreshments and wifi travel with you; the day concludes with your return to your starting point.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1696
Rottnest Skydive + Perth Barrack St Ferry package
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rottnest Skydive + Perth Barrack St Ferry package

Jump from altitude over Rottnest Island with a tandem instructor, experiencing roughly a minute of freefall before parachuting down to a pristine beach. The package includes a same-day return ferry from Perth's Barrack Street, island entry, and professional guidance throughout. You'll see the WA coastline and Perth skyline on the flight up, then drift silently under parachute with unobstructed views across the island before landing on sand.

1 dayfrom AUD $634
Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa up to 2 pax
5.0 (12)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa up to 2 pax

Direct sedan transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to your Noosa accommodation, taking roughly 30 minutes. A driver meets you at the terminal and handles your luggage, whisking you away in a premium Lexus or Mercedes. Covers up to two passengers and standard checked bags. All fees included in the quoted price.

30 minfrom AUD $155
Rainbow Beach: Surf Lesson Safari & Beach 4WD Double Island Point
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rainbow Beach: Surf Lesson Safari & Beach 4WD Double Island Point

A three-hour surf lesson at Double Island Point, accessible only by 4WD across Rainbow Beach. You'll paddle into one of Australia's longest waves within a protected Marine Park, with qualified instructors guiding you through fundamentals in waist-deep, crystalline waters. The remoteness keeps crowds at bay, making this Queensland gem ideal for learning on genuinely quality swells that let you progress fast.

3 hoursfrom AUD $139
Printhie Wines Private Picnic & Wine Experience – Orange
5.0 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Printhie Wines Private Picnic & Wine Experience – Orange

Spend two hours at Printhie Wines in Orange with a private picnic across the vineyard estate. You'll taste a selection of wines from the Topography range, then claim your own spot among rolling hills and apple orchards to eat from a gourmet hamper stocked with charcuterie, cheese, fruit and seasonal treats. A guided tasting helps you choose a bottle to take home.

2 hoursfrom AUD $97
Melbourne City Private Walking Tour
5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne City Private Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour private walking tour cuts through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layers with a local who knows the backstreets and stories. You'll move from the raw history of the Old Melbourne Gaol through the ornate Victorian shopfronts of the Block Arcade and beyond, hitting the landmarks that actually matter. Private means your guide is yours alone—ask what you want, get genuine local tips, and skip the generic commentary.

2h 30mfrom AUD $400
Trevena Glen Farm Animal Experience
5.0 (12)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Trevena Glen Farm Animal Experience

Spend an hour at Trevena Glen Farm getting up close with working farm animals. You'll move through the property observing daily farm operations whilst handling donkeys, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, chickens, guinea pigs, a turkey and a cow. It's a hands-on session designed for small groups keen to connect with livestock rather than a passive tour. All ages welcome, with children needing adult supervision.

1 hourfrom AUD $25
Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise
5.0 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise

Tear across the Gold Coast's waterways on a jet ski, starting with confidence-building laps before heading out on a 15km coastal run. You'll throttle past the Surfers Paradise skyline, skim sandbars around South Stradbroke Island, and spot wildlife along subtropical shores. Choose your pace—flat out or cruising—then loop back to base. The whole outing takes 90 minutes and suits riders aged 7 and up, with younger kids welcome as passengers.

1h 30mfrom AUD $120
Noosa Hinterland Tour with Lunch, Wine & Cheese Tasting & more
5.0 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Noosa Hinterland Tour with Lunch, Wine & Cheese Tasting & more

Spend seven hours exploring Queensland's Noosa Hinterland with an award-winning local guide who knows the region intimately. You'll travel through rolling hills and hidden valleys, stopping at a working vineyard for wine and cheese, a mead house or craft brewery depending on the day, and a country restaurant for gourmet lunch. The tour wraps with tea or coffee overlooking the Noosa Everglades. Door-to-door transport in a comfortable vehicle is included, along with all tastings and meals.

7 hoursfrom AUD $299
Explore the Hidden Gorges: Kalbarri 4WD, Hike, Canoe Experience
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Explore the Hidden Gorges: Kalbarri 4WD, Hike, Canoe Experience

Spend six hours combining paddling, hiking and 4WD exploration through Kalbarri National Park's remote gorges. You'll navigate the Murchison River's bends beneath towering sandstone walls, trek to seasonal waterfalls and soak in hidden pools far from other visitors. The route demands moderate fitness but rewards you with landscapes most tourists never reach. Air-conditioned transport gets you between each section.

6 hoursfrom AUD $130
Simpsons Gap Sunset: Watercolour Painting Class
5.0 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Simpsons Gap Sunset: Watercolour Painting Class

Paint the MacDonnell Ranges as they shift through gold and crimson at Simpsons Gap, just outside Alice Springs. This four-hour workshop teaches watercolour fundamentals through guided exercises that build confidence without demanding prior experience. You'll work outdoors with real landscapes unfolding before you, using provided materials and transport included. Ideal for anyone wanting to capture light and colour rather than perfect technique.

4 hoursfrom AUD $175
Barossa Valley Private Wine Tours - All Inclusive
5.0 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Private Wine Tours - All Inclusive

Explore the Barossa Valley's finest vineyards on a bespoke 7–8 hour tour designed around your group's preferences. Travel in a private 13-seat minibus with up to 11 others, visiting handpicked wineries including Chateau Yaldara, Kies, Rusden, and Maggie Beer Farm Shop. Includes wine tastings, lunch, and water. Arrange barrel tastings and winemaker meetings in advance for deeper insight into the region's production methods.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $199
90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry
5.0 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry

This 4-hour experience combines a 90-minute coastal cruise with entry to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll navigate the Tasman Peninsula's dramatic shoreline—past sea caves, natural arches, and 200-metre dolerite cliffs—ending at Cape Raoul where Australian fur seals bask on the rocks. The route takes in historical landmarks like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead, plus pristine white-sand beaches at Safety Cove and Crescent Bay, with Mt Brown rising behind.

4 hoursfrom AUD $190
3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

Three days tracing south-east Australia's most dramatic coastline, from Adelaide through wine country to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) via the Great Ocean Road. Small groups of up to eight travellers move briskly through farmland and the Coonawarra region, then linger along cliff-hugging roads where limestone stacks rise from churning waters. You'll taste local wines, stay two nights in comfortable hotels, and eat breakfast and dinner together—the itinerary balances efficient driving with proper time to absorb the landscape's sheer variety.

3 daysfrom AUD $2100
Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience
5.0 (12)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience

Skip the tourist circuits and experience [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s after-dark culture with a local guide who knows where to go. Over three to four hours, you'll hop between neighbourhood bars and intimate venues, sampling cocktails and wine whilst grazing on progressive small plates and dessert. Your host—someone who actually lives this scene—shares the stories behind the city's colourful past: the old speakeasies, the rogues, the music venues that shaped it all. Tailored entirely to your tastes, this is nightlife on your terms.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $820
Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour with Dingos, Sparkling & Lunch
5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour with Dingos, Sparkling & Lunch

A 12-hour loop along Victoria's Great Ocean Road in a small coach (max 15 guests), hitting the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before stopping at a wildlife sanctuary to meet kangaroos, emus and dingoes. You'll walk through Jan Juc and Apollo Bay's coastal villages, tuck into organic lunch at the park, and raise a glass of sparkling overlooking the limestone stacks. Departs and returns to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) city.

12 hoursfrom AUD $175
Bondi & Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1.5hrs
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Bondi & Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1.5hrs

Ride through Sydney's coastal and urban landmarks aboard a three-wheeled trike with a local enthusiast guide. This 90-minute tour takes you through Bondi and beyond, where you'll experience the city from an open-air perspective—wind, salt air, and all. Your guide steers their pride-and-joy vehicle whilst sharing insider knowledge of neighbourhoods, beaches, and hidden spots. Groups of 2–3 passengers sit behind the rider, swapping stories and snapping photos along the way.

1h 30mfrom AUD $184
Broome's Creeks & Coast: 45-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Broome's Creeks & Coast: 45-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Lift off from Broome for a 45-minute helicopter circuit tracing the coastline and inland waterways. You'll sweep low over Cable Beach, then head north across Willie Creek's pearl farms—watch for saltwater crocs in the shallows—before banking past wild horses on the flats. The route follows Barred Creek to Quandong Point's dramatic reef and red cliffs, then returns along the coast via Gantheaume Point lighthouse and Dampier Creek, with regular sightings of marine life in the shallows below.

1h 15mfrom AUD $689
Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight

Aerial tour combining two of Far North Queensland's most iconic landscapes in a single flight. Departing Cairns, you'll cross the coral formations around Green Island and Vlasoff Sand Cay before climbing inland over the Great Dividing Range towards Kuranda. The route descends through Barron Gorge to showcase the powerful Barron Falls, then sweeps back to Cairns with sweeping views of the coastal ranges. Total flight time is approximately 70 minutes.

1h 10mfrom AUD $659
Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1 Hour
5.0 (11)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1 Hour

Ride through Sydney on a custom three-wheel trike with a local owner-operator who tailors the route and timing to suit you. The 1-hour tour accommodates up to three passengers behind the rider, with stops for photographs at iconic backdrops across the city. You'll wear a provided helmet and jacket throughout. Tours are flexible—ring ahead to arrange your preferred start time and location.

1 hourfrom AUD $161
Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

A two-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) that moves beyond the postcard sights to reveal what locals actually know about the city. Your guide reads the group and balances well-known landmarks with the quieter laneways and corners where Melbourne's character genuinely lives. You'll leave with a real sense of how the city works, not just a checklist of things you've seen.

2 hoursfrom AUD $41
Blend Your Own Bottle of Muscat in Rutherglen
5.0 (11)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Blend Your Own Bottle of Muscat in Rutherglen

Spend two hours at Stanton & Killeen in Rutherglen learning to blend your own Muscat. You'll walk through the 19th-century winery, taste different Muscat styles, then mix your own batch from selected parcels before bottling it under your label. It's a hands-on introduction to how winemakers actually work—no prior experience needed.

2 hoursfrom AUD $160
Sydney Wildlife Safari
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Sydney Wildlife Safari

Escape Sydney's sprawl for a 10-hour afternoon and evening venture into the Southern Highlands, where native wildlife roams freely across private farmland and untrammelled bushland. Your guide navigates you through the Great Western Wildlife Corridor—a crucial passage that connects the Blue Mountains to Morton National Park—in search of kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, and the notoriously shy platypus. Watch birds cut across the canopy, then settle into Australia's oldest licensed pub for dinner before night spotlighting gliders and possums by torch.

10 hoursfrom AUD $440
Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens

A guided walk through George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens with a knowledgeable local who unpacks the site's colonial history, ecological significance, and the stories behind its plant collections and resident birdlife. Two hours exploring manicured tropical landscapes and native species that reveal Darwin's botanical heritage in ways a solo wander cannot.

2 hoursfrom AUD $59
Old Vine Expressions Tasting
5.0 (11)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Old Vine Expressions Tasting

Taste six wines at Château Tanunda, a Barossa Valley institution since 1890, with focus on their Old Vine Expressions range sourced from vineyards aged 50, 100 and 150 years. You'll sit down with a guide for 50 minutes, sampling wines that have earned international recognition. This is a chance to understand how age shapes character in Australian wine.

50 minfrom AUD $70
Port Macquarie Wine and Beer, Hastings Tasting Trail Tour
5.0 (11)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Port Macquarie Wine and Beer, Hastings Tasting Trail Tour

Explore Port Macquarie's wine and beer producers on your own terms with a private 5.5-hour tasting trail. You control the pace—stay longer at breweries you love, skip those that don't appeal. Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with your crew (up to 11 people), sample at multiple venues, and head home with plenty of boot space for bottles. Your playlist, your schedule, your day.

5h 30mfrom AUD $195
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