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Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale
6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $249
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2,138 tours
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Quiz Room Sydney Immersive Trivia Game
Step onto a real game-show set in Sydney's CBD for 75 minutes of competitive trivia where strategy matters as much as knowledge. You'll face off against other teams under studio lights and sound, answering questions across multiple rounds. Coffee or tea keeps you sharp as you compete for bragging rights in an experience that strips away the screen and puts you centre stage.
1h 15mfrom AUD $45
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Private Yarra Valley Tour
Explore Victoria's premier cool-climate wine region on a private 7–9 hour tour through the Yarra Valley. Visit three carefully selected wineries—expect Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and lesser-known producers—paired with a shared lunch and your choice of additional stops (cider houses, craft gin, whisky). Your driver knows the back routes and avoids the tourist-heavy circuit, giving you genuine tasting time rather than coach queues.
7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1900
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Hobart City Private Charter Service (3 days in advance）
A seven-hour private charter across Hobart's landmarks, driven by a knowledgeable guide in a climate-controlled vehicle. Start atop Mt Wellington for sweeping views across the city, Derwent River and beyond, then venture to Richmond's convict-era architecture including Australia's oldest standing sandstone bridge. You'll taste fresh oysters and local beer at a working farm and brewery, browse Salamanca Market's weekend stalls, and finish at Wrest Point, Australia's first casino. Requires booking three days ahead.
7 hoursfrom AUD $1200
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Shore Excursion Hobart and Coal River Valley
This 4–8 hour shore excursion whisks cruise passengers through Hobart's colonial landmarks and out to the Coal River Valley wine district. A local guide leads you past 40-plus city highlights before crossing the Tasman Bridge to family vineyards and artisan cheese makers. You'll taste wines at Puddleduck, sample award-winning cheddar at Wicked Cheese Co., wander the Georgian cottages of Richmond, and finish at Rosny Point where your ship frames the Derwent estuary and Mount Wellington backdrop.
4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $169
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
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Private 2hr Yacht Hire Whitsundays
Charter a private yacht for two hours sailing Airlie Beach Bay at sunset, accommodating 2–25 guests. Watch the [Whitsunday Islands](/places/whitsunday-islands) turn golden as the coastline lights flicker on. An antipasto spread comes aboard, and you're welcome to bring your own drink (no glass or red wine). This is full-vessel hire, so the boat is entirely yours—perfect for marking an occasion without crowds.
2 hoursfrom AUD $3700
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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Historical Alice Tour
This 4.5-hour guided tour traces Alice Springs from its frontier origins through to its present-day character as the outback's nerve centre. Beginning with accommodation pickup, you'll visit key historical landmarks that shaped Mparntwe (the Arrernte name) and understand how the town evolved from its early Stuart settlement days. Your guide unpacks the stories behind the buildings and sites that anchored development across the red centre, with afternoon tea included and all entry fees covered.
4h 30mfrom AUD $189
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Canyoning at Twister and Rocky Creek: Two Canyons In One Day
Tackle two contrasting Blue Mountains canyons in a single 9-hour day. Twister Canyon delivers relentless water jumps and slides, while Rocky Creek narrows into dramatic gorges with tunnel sections that'll make your heart race. A guide leads you through both, supplying all gear and a solid lunch. You'll need moderate fitness and a willingness to get soaked.
9 hoursfrom AUD $345
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Mornington Peninsula Coastal Discovery Tour from Melbourne
Skip the epic Great Ocean Road slog and hit the Mornington Peninsula's southern coastline instead. This eight-hour day trip trades distance for density—clifftop walks, fishing villages, and Port Phillip vistas packed into one outing with a local guide and small group. You'll explore Point Nepean National Park on foot or bike, wander Sorrento's beachside streets, and chase views that rival the famous road but without the crowds or windscreen time.
8 hoursfrom AUD $125
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour With Lunch
A private seven-hour tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region with dedicated driver, three winery tastings, and a shared lunch included. You'll travel in a small group (6–13 people) through rolling vineyard country in a comfortable vehicle, stopping at selected cellar doors to sample local wines and eat well without worrying about logistics or navigating unfamiliar roads.
7 hoursfrom AUD $199
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns
Start your morning floating silently above the Atherton Tablelands rainforest in a hot air balloon, catching the landscape come alive at dawn. After landing, toast the experience with bubbly or juice, then swap the sky for spray on a 35-minute jet boat blast across Trinity Inlet. This 4–6 hour combo pairs aerial serenity with high-speed adrenaline, hotel pickups included.
4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $555
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach
Board a heritage rail motor for Longreach's sunset crossing of the floodplains, where you'll graze on locally made canapes and a drink as the light fades. The journey leads directly to Smithy's riverside camp—a two-course dinner cooked over coals, followed by damper and billy tea under stars whilst a local performer shares outback songs and yarns. Four hours, start to finish.
4 hoursfrom AUD $169
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Full-Day Private Wine Tour of the Stanthorpe Area with Lunch
Spend ten hours exploring Stanthorpe's wine region with a dedicated driver and guide crafting the day around your interests. Visit boutique vineyards at your own pace, taste vintages often reserved for serious collectors, and meet winemakers in their cellars. You'll move between estates in private comfort, break for a substantial lunch, and sip water between tastings. The itinerary bends to what matters to you—whether that's deep-diving into production methods, finding wines for your cellar, or simply enjoying the granite belt's cool-climate drops.
10 hoursfrom AUD $320
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Hartley Crocodile Park with Kuranda, Skyrail Cableway and Train
A full-day loop through Far North Queensland's natural attractions, starting with crocodile encounters at Hartley's, then ascending the rainforest canopy via Skyrail before exploring Kuranda's markets and galleries. The journey concludes with a scenic train descent through the ranges and a sunset drink at Palm Cove. Small groups of 20 ensure personalised attention throughout the 10.5-hour itinerary, with hotel pick-up and all transport included.
10h 30mfrom AUD $290
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Customized private winery day tour in Yarra Valley at your own choices
Build your own winery itinerary across Yarra Valley's finest estates, with a private driver and local guide adapting to your pace and preferences. This eight-hour tour puts you in control of which vineyards to visit, how long to linger, and what to taste, all without the markup of a set package. You'll travel in a cool minivan between cellar doors, sampling some of Australia's most respected cool-climate wines whilst discovering the region at your rhythm.
8 hoursfrom AUD $875
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Brisbane Bike Tour with a Local | Small Group | Easy ride
Pedal through Brisbane's riverside precincts on a relaxed 2-hour guided ride with a local who knows the city's layered stories. Small groups of eight mean genuine conversation and breathing space—no megaphone commentary or breakneck pace. You'll clock the skyline, parklands and cultural pockets that make Brisbane tick, all from a bike seat that beats any tour coach. Helmet, bike and sunscreen provided.
2 hoursfrom AUD $105
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers
Shared shuttle service connecting Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre, giving you freedom to explore the ancient rainforest at your own pace. The 30-minute drive north passes through Daintree landscape and sugar cane plantations. Two departure windows daily—9:30am (returning 12:30pm) or 10:30am (returning 1:45pm)—let you choose your own rhythm. Air-conditioned comfort throughout, with child seats included for younger travellers.
30 minfrom AUD $40
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
McLaren Vale Shared Tour, visit 4 wineries . Best itinerary.
A 7.5-hour guided visit across McLaren Vale's finest wineries, sampling from a curated selection of cellar doors. You'll taste through four properties in one of Australia's most productive wine regions, with tastings pre-arranged and fees included. The tour strikes a balance between structured stops and flexibility—you choose which venues appeal before departure. Public transport links exist nearby, and the itinerary suits most fitness levels.
7h 30mfrom AUD $220
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Private Barossa's Best Sightseeing Tour for Two
Tear through Barossa's wine country on a bright yellow three-wheeler built for the road. This 90-minute private tour pairs you with a local rider who knows every vineyard turn and hilltop vista. You'll cover serious ground across rolling slopes and pastoral views while dressed in proper riding gear—helmets with two-way comms included. Twenty minutes stops let you step out and breathe in the landscape; the rest is throttle and wind.
1h 30mfrom AUD $160
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa 7 seater + Luggage Trailer
Door-to-door minivan service whisks groups of up to seven from Sunshine Coast Airport to your Noosa accommodation in around 30 minutes. A driver meets you at arrivals, handles luggage loading into the attached trailer, and takes you directly to your hotel or private address. The spacious seven-seater suits families and small groups, with child seats and booster options available at no extra cost.
30 minfrom AUD $255
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Yarra Valley Wineries Private Day Tour
Spend a day exploring Victoria's premier wine region, an hour north of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This private tour visits three to four distinguished vineyards across the Yarra Valley's rolling landscape, with tastings of cool-climate wines that have built Australia's reputation. A two-course lunch at a vineyard restaurant and afternoon stop at the local chocolaterie round out eight to nine hours of unhurried discovery. Your own driver navigates the back roads, leaving you free to focus on the wines and views.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1050
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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From Cairns: Cooktown, Daintree & Outback 3 Day Small-Group Tour
A three-day 4WD adventure through Far North Queensland's most compelling landscapes. You'll explore the ancient [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest), historical Cooktown, and the rolling Atherton Tablelands with a knowledgeable local guide who unpacks the region's natural and cultural significance. All meals, park fees, and accommodation are handled, leaving you to focus on what matters: red-dirt roads, World Heritage rainforest, and stories that stretch back millennia.
3 daysfrom AUD $2235
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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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.
5 daysfrom AUD $1845
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Half Day Swan Valley Afternoon Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Tour
Spend five hours exploring Swan Valley's boutique wineries on Perth's doorstep, sampling award-winning drops across three carefully chosen cellar doors. This small-group afternoon venture (maximum ten guests) pairs wine tastings with a proper sit-down lunch featuring your choice of wine pairing. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide who knows both the region's history and what makes each winery tick. Hotel pickups throughout Perth's CBD mean minimal fuss—just show up ready to taste.
5 hoursfrom AUD $180
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Luxury Phillip Island Tour with hotel pick up & max 10 people
A small-group tour of Phillip Island for up to 10 people, with hotel collection in a premium vehicle. You'll hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas at Moonlit Animal Park, choose between a chocolate factory tour or Cape Woolamai beach, spot wallabies and coastal wildlife, then finish with the Penguin Parade at dusk. The 10-hour experience includes park entry and penguin tickets, driven by a local guide who navigates the island's quieter corners.
10 hoursfrom AUD $230
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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.
8 hoursfrom AUD $145
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Private Surf Lesson at Margaret River in Western Australia
A two-hour private surf lesson at Margaret River with a qualified instructor who'll teach you to read the ocean safely and build genuine competence in the water. You'll work one-on-one with experienced coaches at one of Western Australia's premier breaks, learning proper technique from the start rather than picking up bad habits. Wetsuits and boards provided—you just bring fitness and willingness.
2 hoursfrom AUD $90
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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4x4 Pinnacles Desert & Turquoise Coast Small Group Experience
A 10-hour 4WD exploration of Western Australia's Pinnacles Desert and Turquoise Coast, limited to small groups and led by a local guide with genuine regional knowledge. Unlike standard tours, you'll navigate interior desert tracks and remote beaches inaccessible to larger coaches, stopping at a working pace to absorb the landscape properly. The day includes morning tea at a scenic lookout, a coastal lunch at a local favourite overlooking the Indian Ocean, and finishes with a complimentary drink amongst the dunes as the light softens.
10 hoursfrom AUD $255
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Wave Rock Private Tour
A 12-hour private journey to Wave Rock, one of Earth's most ancient geological formations located inland from Perth. This 2.7-billion-year-old granite outcrop rises 15 metres and stretches 200 metres, sculpted to resemble a frozen ocean wave. Travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with a knowledgeable driver-guide offering commentary in multiple languages. Hotel pick-up and drop-off from central Perth are included, along with complimentary water throughout the day.
12 hoursfrom AUD $650
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk
Spot kangaroos grazing at dusk, then venture into the rainforest after dark to hunt glow worms by torchlight and discover the nocturnal wildlife of Australia's Gold Coast hinterland. This five-hour experience deliberately keeps group sizes small to maximise animal encounters and minimise crowds. Walk roughly a mile to a waterfall base, where clear skies reveal the stars above the hinterland landscape.
5 hoursfrom AUD $149
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide
This two-day overland traverse connects [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park. You'll drive the famous clifftop route spotting wild koalas and coastal townships, stand before the Twelve Apostles, explore Loch Ard Gorge's shipwreck stories, then overnight in Halls Gap surrounded by mountain ranges and native wildlife. The next morning brings guided walks through the Grampians before heading west into South Australia. An expert local driver narrates throughout, with all meals and park entry included.
2 daysfrom AUD $518
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
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
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
15 Day Kimberley Ultimate Camping Tour
Spend 15 days exploring the Kimberley outback from Broome, traversing the rugged Gibb River Road, swimming beneath cascading waterfalls and trekking through dramatic gorges. This fully-catered camping adventure includes a helicopter sortie over Mitchell Falls, professional guides, all gear, and daily home-cooked meals prepared on-site. The route covers remote terrain accessible only during the dry season, offering genuine outback immersion without sacrificing comfort or food quality.
15 daysfrom AUD $5895
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops
Fly by helicopter between three hand-picked pubs across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the surrounding region in a 4–5 hour adventure. You'll land at each venue for 45 minutes (1.5 hours at lunch), taking in views of Moreton Bay, Straddie Island, and the Scenic Rim from the air. The aircraft is yours alone—no group mixing—and the route typically hits Harrigans, Eagle Heights, and Veresdale, though venues rotate based on local events. Vegetarian options and non-alcoholic choices are available at every stop.
4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $1195
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Tour
Traverse one of Australia's most striking coastal routes in a private vehicle, covering 243 kilometres of limestone cliffs, secluded coves, and temperate rainforest over a full day. This 12-hour tour runs reverse—starting near Port Campbell and heading toward Torquay—which strategically sidesteps peak crowds at famous sites like the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. You'll navigate winding clifftop roads with your own driver, stopping to explore dramatic rock formations and hidden beaches at your own pace, with hot drinks provided throughout.
12 hoursfrom AUD $1050
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Admission Ticket
Gain direct entry to Cairns Museum in the city heart, bypassing queues to explore Far North Queensland's frontier heritage. The air-conditioned galleries hold artefacts, photographs and interactive displays tracing the region's colonial past, Indigenous cultures, environmental shifts and tropical boom years. Staff and volunteers share stories that anchor the objects to real lives and places. The upstairs verandah delivers city views and a natural pause point mid-visit.
1 dayfrom AUD $15
★ 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
★ 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.
3h 30mfrom AUD $120
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Private Mornington Wine Tour Small Group
Explore Mornington Peninsula's wineries with dedicated transport and a driver who knows the region. This eight-hour private tour includes door-to-door pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and winery tasting fees—leaving you free to focus on the wines and views. Your itinerary bends to your interests, whether you're keen on cool-climate reds, want extra time at a favourite cellar door, or need to work around family schedules.
8 hoursfrom AUD $611
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