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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2,138 tours
Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour
5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Private Melbourne’s History with a Drink Tour

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

3 hoursfrom AUD $107
Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport
5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport

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

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $148
Private Yarra Valley Tour
5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Yarra Valley Tour

This eight-hour private tour whisks you from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia's premier wine regions nestled beneath the Yarra Ranges. Your guide takes you behind the scenes at Dominique Portet winery for barrel room tastings paired with local produce, followed by a two-course lunch with your choice of wine, beer or soft drink. The region's celebrated restaurants and vineyard views make this an ideal escape for wine and food enthusiasts seeking more than standard tastings.

8 hoursfrom AUD $930
Kalgoorlie Heritage Tram City Highlights Tour
5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Kalgoorlie Heritage Tram City Highlights Tour

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

2h 30mfrom AUD $60
takayna / Tarkine Wilderness Highlights Hiking Tour - 5 Days
5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

takayna / Tarkine Wilderness Highlights Hiking Tour - 5 Days

This five-day wilderness hiking tour explores Tasmania's remote Tarkine region with small groups led by accredited local guides trained in wilderness first aid. Based from Launceston, you'll trek through pristine forests, alpine plateaus, and coastal landscapes whilst staying in basic bush camps. The operator holds eco-tourism certification and handles all logistics—transport, meals, and park fees included—so you focus entirely on the walking and the country itself.

5 daysfrom AUD $3275
Three Day Charter Margaret River Region (Perth road travel)
5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Three Day Charter Margaret River Region (Perth road travel)

A three-day guided charter through Western Australia's Margaret River region, departing from Perth with road transport included. Day one covers the Bunbury dolphin encounters and Busselton's historic jetty before settling into Margaret River. Day two features premium wine and food experiences across local producers. Day three explores the dramatic southern coastline—Leeuwin Lighthouse, Boranup Forest, Mammoth Cave, and clifftop viewpoints. All entry fees, guiding, and transport from Perth accommodation or airport are included.

3 daysfrom AUD $3250
Buccaneer Explorer - Wet Season
5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Buccaneer Explorer - Wet Season

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

6 hoursfrom AUD $895
Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk
5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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
Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne
5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne

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

6h 30mfrom AUD $179
Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops
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 Day 4WD Kakadu Koolpin Safari
5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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
2 Days Kakadu
5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

2 Days Kakadu

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

2 daysfrom AUD $3100
Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

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

10 hoursfrom AUD $285
Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

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

3 daysfrom AUD $595
Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton

Explore Bladensburg National Park on a four-hour guided tour from Winton, visiting one of the region's earliest settlements now preserved as parkland. You'll travel through the park's rugged terrain and pastoral history in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping to discover how early settlers shaped this landscape and what the natural environment tells about the area's past.

4 hoursfrom AUD $100
The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

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

1 hourfrom AUD $879
Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour

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

4 hoursfrom AUD $159
Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2

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

1h 30mfrom AUD $589
Scenic Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Scenic Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour

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

8 hoursfrom AUD $2699
Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

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

7h 30mfrom AUD $513
Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour

A three-day private tour of Victoria's Great Ocean Road with your own driver and guide, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at 10am. You'll explore the limestone cliffs and coastal scenery from Apollo Bay as your base, including the 12 Apostles rock formations and Great Otway National Park. The extended timeframe lets you tackle forest walks and quieter stretches beyond the standard stops, returning to Melbourne around 4pm on day three.

3 daysfrom AUD $1300
Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Great Ocean Road Medium Size Group Tour

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

11 hoursfrom AUD $168
Mandurah Sunset Cruise
5.0 (5)
Australia

Mandurah Sunset Cruise

1h 30mfrom AUD $42
Airport Shuttle - Accommodation to Airport
5.0 (5)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Airport Shuttle - Accommodation to Airport

Direct shuttle from your Alice Springs digs to the airport, timed to sync with your flight departure. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your accommodation and gets you to the terminal with buffer time to check in without rushing. Journey runs between 10 minutes to an hour depending on your location.

10 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $23
Hidden Gems of Perth Hiking Experience with Lunch
5.0 (5)
Australia

Hidden Gems of Perth Hiking Experience with Lunch

8h 30mfrom AUD $231
Swan Valley Region Private Day Tours
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Swan Valley Region Private Day Tours

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

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $530
Tunnels, Falls & Eagle Views Hiking Experience John Forrest National Park
5.0 (5)
Australia

Tunnels, Falls & Eagle Views Hiking Experience John Forrest National Park

4 hoursfrom AUD $69
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

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

6 hoursfrom AUD $279
2-Day Perth to Margaret River Premium Wine and Sightseeing Tour
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

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

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

2 daysfrom AUD $1395
Ethical Adventures - WILD & FREE - 2 Day - Litchfield / Kakadu
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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

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

2 daysfrom AUD $1550
3 Hour Forest Bathing at Kings Park and Botanic Garden
5.0 (5)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
Australia

3 Hour Forest Bathing at Kings Park and Botanic Garden

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

3 hoursfrom AUD $136
Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience

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

5 hoursfrom AUD $150
Pinnacles Desert Private Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Pinnacles Desert Private Tour

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

9 hoursfrom AUD $550
Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour

Pair granite peaks and penguin colonies in a single day across Victoria's coast. This 12.5-hour private tour starts at Wilson's Promontory—hiking through fern-lined forest to Mt Bishop for lunch with panoramic views—then shifts south to Phillip Island for the evening penguin return. You'll travel in a Mercedes with a knowledgeable driver who handles logistics, leaving you free to absorb the landscape and wildlife.

12h 30mfrom AUD $1197
Jim Jim Falls - Kakadu Full Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Jim Jim Falls - Kakadu Full Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

A full-day excursion to Jim Jim Falls in [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), departing from Jabiru or Cooinda. Led by an accredited father-and-daughter team known for their relaxed approach and local knowledge, this tour includes return transport, packed lunch, and snacks. The trek involves moderate hiking to reach the dramatic waterfall and natural pool. Park access depends on ranger conditions and typically runs July through October. Ideal for fit travellers seeking authentic Kakadu without the coach-tour atmosphere.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $450
Ningaloo In A Full day Hike and Snorkel Tour
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Ningaloo In A Full day Hike and Snorkel Tour

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

8 hoursfrom AUD $245
Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

Charter a private boat on the Yarra River with your own skipper for 90 minutes of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s riverside scenery. Depart from Docklands with a bottle of Australian wine and a curated cheese board, taking in the city's waterfront landmarks at your own pace. Perfect for couples, small groups, or anyone after an intimate waterside experience without the crowds.

1h 30mfrom AUD $440
Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown
5.0 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Old Stories of Melbourne's Chinatown

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

2 hoursfrom AUD $50
Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach

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

2h 30mfrom AUD $120
Daylesford Private Wine Tours
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Daylesford Private Wine Tours

Spend six hours exploring Daylesford's vineyard landscape with a private guide who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Visit three to five producers, working your way through cellar doors and tastings at your own pace. Lunch and all wine samples are included, letting you focus on conversation and discovery rather than logistics. Whether you're after boutique operations, established names, or farm-gate experiences, the guide works with your preferences to build the day.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1750
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