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
From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf

This eight-hour cruise-ship excursion sweeps you from Adelaide through two South Australian strongholds: McLaren Vale's wine region and the German-settled village of Hahndorf. You'll taste vintages at established cellars, browse local artisan shops, and sample traditional European food in a place where 19th-century migrants left their mark. A guide handles logistics while you navigate vineyard landscapes and heritage streetscapes at a measured pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $315
Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

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

7 hoursfrom AUD $350
Full Day Sail to Rottnest Island from Fremantle
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Full Day Sail to Rottnest Island from Fremantle

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

8 hoursfrom AUD $269
Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours

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

5 hoursfrom AUD $1250
Barossa Valley: Behind the Scenes Private Tour
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley: Behind the Scenes Private Tour

Travel through South Australia's premier wine region in a private Land Cruiser with a knowledgeable guide who opens doors to working wineries. Over eight hours, you'll meet winemakers at Freedom Cellar—home to the world's oldest producing Shiraz vine—taste flagship releases, sit down for lunch at Peter Lehmann, then explore Seppeltsfield's celebrated fortified collection, including bottles from your birth year. Departs Adelaide at 0900 or Barossa at 1015; returns by early evening.

8 hoursfrom AUD $320
South Melbourne Market Foodie Tour
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

South Melbourne Market Foodie Tour

Spend 90 minutes navigating South [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Market with a knowledgeable local guide who connects you directly with the traders behind the stalls. Founded in 1867, this inner-city hub stocks some of Melbourne's finest seafood, produce and artisan goods. You'll taste your way through a patisserie, chocolatier, cheese shop, oyster bar and Spanish bodega, picking up shopping wisdom and kitchen techniques along the way.

1h 30mfrom AUD $119
Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands

Explore North Adelaide's tree-lined streets and civic landmarks on this 2-hour walking tour with a local guide. You'll uncover the architectural heritage and personal stories behind the city's transformation from colonial settlement to modern metropolis, visiting public monuments, heritage buildings, and private residences that reveal how Adelaide developed. The gentle pace suits most fitness levels and takes in the character of the squares and parklands that define this leafy neighbourhood.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51
Hardys: Tasting in the Dark: A Wine Sensory Experience
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hardys: Tasting in the Dark: A Wine Sensory Experience

Strip away the visual cues and taste wine with heightened senses at Hardys Tintara in South Australia. This 90-minute experience takes place in the historic Barrel Hall, where you'll don a blindfold and sip from blackened glasses whilst your host walks you through how sight shapes flavour perception. By removing one sense, you'll discover what your palate actually picks up—tannins, acid, body—without the distraction of colour or label. Designed for anyone curious about how wine tastes when you're forced to pay real attention.

1h 30mfrom AUD $125
3 Day Pink Lake and Margaret River tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3 Day Pink Lake and Margaret River tour

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

3 daysfrom AUD $750
2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise
5.0 (3)
Australia

2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise

2 hoursfrom AUD $99
Private Great Ocean Road Express Tour (9 Hour Tour)
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Great Ocean Road Express Tour (9 Hour Tour)

This 9-hour private tour covers the western stretch of Victoria's Great Ocean Road, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to explore the dramatic coastline between Aireys Inlet and Apollo Bay before cutting back inland through the forested townships of Forrest and Beech Forest. Your dedicated driver and guide navigate the winding coastal roads with expert local knowledge, stopping at viewpoints and hidden gems along the way. Note: this express route skips the 12 Apostles rock formations—opt for a full-day tour if those are essential to your itinerary.

9 hoursfrom AUD $500
[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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

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

8 hoursfrom AUD $700
Horizontal Falls Tour with Cygnet Bay Overnight Accommodation
5.0 (3)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Horizontal Falls Tour with Cygnet Bay Overnight Accommodation

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

3 daysfrom AUD $1910
Shared Daydream Extreme High Speed Jetboat Tour
5.0 (3)
Australia

Shared Daydream Extreme High Speed Jetboat Tour

3 hoursfrom AUD $179
Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa

Spend an hour at this Barossa pairing where Grant Burge winemakers and Just Bliss chocolatiers have crafted four matched sets of premium wine and artisan chocolate. Each wine is paired thoughtfully with hand-made local chocolate to unlock complementary flavours. A short, intimate experience designed for those who appreciate the craft behind both drinks and confectionery.

1 hourfrom AUD $30
Australia’s Great Ocean Road Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Australia’s Great Ocean Road Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Navigate Australia's Great Ocean Road at your own tempo with this downloadable audio guide. Over 6–7 hours, you'll encounter the striking 12 Apostles rock formations, explore Loch Ard Gorge's maritime history, and visit Cape Otway Lighthouse through rainforest. The app-based tour delivers pre-recorded commentary tied to your GPS location, working offline after download. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle; lifetime access means you can revisit the route whenever you return.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $24
Private E-Bike Tour with Local Guide
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private E-Bike Tour with Local Guide

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

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $200
Adelaide to Coober Pedy 7-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Safari
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Adelaide to Coober Pedy 7-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Safari

A seven-day 4WD adventure across South Australia's red interior, departing Adelaide and venturing into the Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre basin, and remote outback settlements. You'll traverse legendary tracks like the Oodnadatta, explore Coober Pedy's underground opal mining town, discover Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary's granite peaks and wildlife, and witness The Breakaways at sunset. Small groups of up to 16 travellers share meals and navigate genuine outback terrain where few tourists venture.

7 daysfrom AUD $5895
Australia's Immersion Tasting
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Australia's Immersion Tasting

Spend 75 minutes at Jim Barry Wines in Clare Valley exploring nine wines across sparkling, white and red varietals, including cellar releases and upcoming bottlings. This family-run estate walk traces how the winery has evolved through its vineyard sites and vintage selections, moving from arrival bubbles through single-vineyard Cabernets and flagship Shiraz blends. You'll taste both established favourites and experimental pours not yet on general release.

1h 15mfrom AUD $30
Private Melbourne City Sights - Morning Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Melbourne City Sights - Morning Tour

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

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

Adelaide to Melbourne 3-Day Trip Grampians and Great Ocean Road

This three-day road trip connects Adelaide to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) through two of southeastern Australia's most striking landscapes. You'll spend your first day hiking through Grampians National Park, tackling ridgelines to The Pinnacle and Boroka Lookout whilst spotting native wildlife. Day two takes you south along the Shipwreck Coast, where you'll stand before the 12 Apostles and explore the dramatic geology of Loch Ard Gorge. The journey concludes winding through Great Otway National Park and along the legendary Great Ocean Road, finishing in Melbourne. Two nights in shared hostel digs, all meals, park fees, and expert driver-guide commentary included.

3 daysfrom AUD $827
Horizontal Falls Helicopter Adventure from Broome
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Horizontal Falls Helicopter Adventure from Broome

Fly from Broome to the Kimberley's most dramatic natural feature on this 8.5-hour aerial and water adventure. Fixed-wing aircraft takes you to Derby, then a helicopter sweeps you over mudflats and tidal ranges before a powerboat charges through Horizontal Falls itself. Lunch is fresh barramundi on a floating pontoon in Talbot Bay, with swimming in a designated marine enclosure and creek exploration by expert guides rounding out the day.

8h 30mfrom AUD $2879
Orchids and Wildflowers Photographic Day tour from Perth
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Orchids and Wildflowers Photographic Day tour from Perth

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

9 hoursfrom AUD $375
4-Day Cape to Cape Bespoke Walking Adventure
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

4-Day Cape to Cape Bespoke Walking Adventure

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

4 daysfrom AUD $4880
Hahndorf After Dark Walking Tour including meal
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Hahndorf After Dark Walking Tour including meal

Explore Hahndorf's Prussian roots on a 90-minute evening walk through Australia's oldest German settlement, founded in 1838 by religious refugees fleeing persecution. You'll visit significant sites in the village's southern precinct whilst a local guide recounts the harrowing journeys and daily lives of these early settlers. Follow up with a three-course meal at The Haus Restaurant, choosing from five seasonal mains that reflect the region's culinary heritage.

3 hoursfrom AUD $190
Waringarri Art Centre and Culture Tour
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Waringarri Art Centre and Culture Tour

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

1h 30mfrom AUD $85
Private Full Day Darwin City Tour with Lunch and Pickup
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Full Day Darwin City Tour with Lunch and Pickup

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

8 hoursfrom AUD $1500
Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

Spend your morning hauling Western Rock Lobster pots off the coast, then return to the boat for a seafood spread prepared live before you. Expect freshly cracked lobster, sashimi salmon, oysters, Blue Swimmer crabs, fish tacos, prawns and marinated octopus, paired with local WA wines, beers and soft drinks. The 7.5-hour experience departs and returns from Fremantle, with ferry transfers included.

7h 30mfrom AUD $466
Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Melbourne Culinary Laneway Experiences

Navigate [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s hidden laneways and arcades to taste your way through the city's best-kept culinary secrets. Over three hours, you'll work with expert baristas to understand Melbourne's distinctive coffee culture, sample carefully selected European and Australian wines at a respected bar, and graze on produce from local artisan makers. This is a private group experience tailored to your pace, revealing the restaurants, roasters, and retailers tucked behind unmarked doors and narrow passages.

3 hoursfrom AUD $230
Savour Voyager Wine Tasting
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Savour Voyager Wine Tasting

Spend an hour at Voyager Estate discovering wines matched to your palate. A guide tailors the tasting to what you enjoy, walking you through each pour alongside house-made snacks designed to complement the wines. Whether you're a regular drinker or curious newcomer, this session lets you explore at your own pace without the pressure of formal wine terminology.

1 hourfrom AUD $65
Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s riverside landscape at first light on this 8km loop starting from Federation Square at 7am. You'll follow the Yarra through parklands and past the Cricket Ground, climb the Tan Track's Anderson Street rise, pause at the Shrine of Remembrance for city views, then wind back along the river to finish with coffee at a local café. The pace suits anyone from beginner to experienced runners, with a guide sharing Melbourne's sporting and cultural heritage as you go.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99
ETHICAL ADVENTURES-Berry Springs &Territory Wildlife Park shuttle
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

ETHICAL ADVENTURES-Berry Springs &Territory Wildlife Park shuttle

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

8 hoursfrom AUD $135
Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour

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

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1987
12 Apostles and Otway Fly Zipline Day Trip from Melbourne
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

12 Apostles and Otway Fly Zipline Day Trip from Melbourne

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

13h 30mfrom AUD $222
Swan Valley Private Tour
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Swan Valley Private Tour

Your driver collects you from a Perth hotel for a six-hour roam through Swan Valley's wine country and artisan producers. This is a tailored route—you steer towards wineries, breweries, chocolate makers and honey producers that appeal to you, or let your guide suggest stops based on what unfolds. Two cellar doors come with tastings; chocolate, honey and nuts are sampled en route. Caversham Wildlife Park sits as an optional detour for those keen on native animals.

6 hoursfrom AUD $495
Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience

Arrive by helicopter at Kies Family Wines in South Australia's Barossa Valley for a four-hour vineyard immersion with fifth and sixth-generation family members. Land among some of the world's oldest vines, taste single-estate wines in the barrel hall, and lunch overlooking the Barossa Ranges before a scenic flight back. This isn't a standard winery tour—you're working directly with the family, accessing their barrel stocks and private spaces.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1009
Jewish Scene in Melbourne- ideal shore excursion with a local.
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Jewish Scene in Melbourne- ideal shore excursion with a local.

A private six-hour tour led by a [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) resident who knows the Jewish quarter inside out. You'll explore the city's oldest synagogue, visit kosher food suppliers and delis, and discover why the Bagel Belt is legendary amongst locals. Your guide customises the route based on what interests you, throws in surprise detours to catch what's happening around town that day, and wraps up with fresh bagels. Travel to and from your port or hotel included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $895
Private Tassie Distillery Tour - Tastings, Lunch and Morning Tea
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Tassie Distillery Tour - Tastings, Lunch and Morning Tea

This six-hour private tour from Hobart takes you through three of Tasmania's leading distilleries—Spring Bay, Killara, and Hobart Whisky—where you'll taste spirits at various stages of production and blend your own whisky. The day kicks off with morning tea paired with award-winning local cheeses, followed by distillery visits and a leisurely lunch in a rustic loft setting, giving you genuine insight into how Tasmania's craft spirits are made and what drives the people behind them.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1200
Signature Bruny Island Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Signature Bruny Island Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

Spend nine hours on Bruny Island sampling its celebrated artisan producers—cheese, oysters, chocolate, honey, wine—in a small group of six or fewer. You'll ferry from Hobart across to this southeastern Tasmanian island, taste your way through family-run operations, climb to Truganini Lookout for sweeping coastal views, and possibly spot the rare white wallabies that call this place home. An unhurried food-focused day with scenery woven throughout.

9 hoursfrom AUD $360
Private Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Tour
5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Tour

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

12 hoursfrom AUD $1480
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