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.

History on Tap: The Rocks Pub Tour

Couples Romantic Picnic
Fly over South Australia's Barossa Valley vineyards before landing on a private hilltop for an intimate two-person picnic. This 2.5-hour couples experience combines a 10-minute helicopter flight with sweeping 360-degree views, local wine, and a curated regional platter. Perfect for marking a special occasion or simply reconnecting away from the crowds.

Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Private Wine and Scenic Tour - Full Day
Spend a full day exploring South Australia's most productive wine region with a private driver and customisable itinerary. Your group controls the pace—sample wines at Adelaide Hills estates, wander through Hahndorf's German heritage shops and cafés, or detour to Melba's chocolate factory and Mt Lofty's panoramic views. You'll travel in a comfortable minivan with flexibility to linger where it matters and skip what doesn't. Lunch at a traditional German pub or vineyard restaurant is your call.

"Adelaide Hills Escape: Wine, Scenery, and Charm"
A private eight-hour tour of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf wine region tailored to your preferences. Your guide navigates between established and independent wineries whilst revealing the region's character, including Hahndorf—Australia's oldest continuously inhabited European settlement. The experience balances wine tastings with local exploration, and can be adjusted to focus purely on sightseeing if you prefer. Lunch and drinks included throughout.

Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs
Explore Alice Springs' concentrated gallery scene with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks Aboriginal art history, cultural significance, and the relationship between artworks and country. Over two to four hours, you'll visit lesser-known art centres that most visitors overlook, learning how to approach acquiring pieces with confidence. The town punches well above its weight for galleries per capita, making it an ideal base for understanding contemporary and traditional Aboriginal practice.

Rock Climb and Abseil - Onkaparinga River National Park
Tackle a series of rock climbs and abseils in South Australia's Onkaparinga River National Park over four hours. The park's 30-metre sandstone cliffs and permanent pools create a dramatic amphitheatre for climbers of all abilities. Accredited instructors scale the experience to your fitness level, so whether you're testing yourself against vertical rock for the first time or refining technique, there's a route matched to your comfort. Koalas, kangaroos and native birds populate the gorge—you might spot wildlife between pitches.

Adelaide Hills Divine Wine Tour
Spend eight hours exploring the Adelaide Hills' wine country and heritage villages. Begin at Mount Lofty Summit for expansive valley views, then visit three cellar doors—Golding Wines, Nepenthe, and Sidewood—sampling local vintages between stops. Detour through Hahndorf to wander streets lined with German-influenced architecture and heritage buildings, and browse Beerenberg's homemade preserves and regional goods. Lunch included throughout.

eTukTuk Adventure from Shirvington Wines - McLaren Vale
Pedal through McLaren Vale's wine country on an electric tuk-tuk, starting at Shirvington Wines before charting your own course along the Shiraz Trail. You'll navigate vine-covered slopes and rolling countryside at your own tempo, stopping at cellar doors or staking out a quiet spot for lunch. Perfect for couples, mates, or families after a self-guided escape without the group-tour rush.

Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience
Test yourself on Tasmania's premier outdoor ropes park, situated 20 minutes from Launceston. Five self-guided courses thread through native forest, ranging from a gentle two-metre start to a heart-pounding 25-metre circuit. You'll navigate wobbling bridges, tightrope sections, and cargo nets at your own pace over two and a half hours. Designed for ages eight and up, it's equally suited to those seeking pure adrenaline and those wanting to quietly confront their nerves among the blue gums.

6 Day Island Icons Tassie Day Tour Bundle
Pack Tasmania's highlights into six days with this bundled tour series covering the state's most distinctive landscapes and attractions. You'll move between Cradle Mountain's alpine terrain, Wineglass Bay's coastal drama, Port Arthur's convict history, Richmond's colonial architecture, kunanyi/Mt Wellington's vistas, Bruny Island's wildlife and clifftops, and the Hastings Caves system with its treetop Airwalk. Days are structured tours operating independently—Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay and Hobart Highlights are fixed anchor points, while other days may shift based on availability. The bundle includes entry fees, passes and hotel transfers from selected Hobart locations.

Gourmet Grazing Platter & Wine Tasting Experience for 2
Taste your way through three decades of McLaren Vale winemaking with the Hastwell & Lightfoot family. Over 90 minutes, you'll sample signature local drops—Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon alongside lesser-known Mediterranean varietals like Tempranillo and Fiano—paired with a shared grazing platter designed for two. The cellar door experience offers insight into the vineyard's approach and heritage.

Swan Valley Wine Discovery: Private Tour from Perth
A five-hour private wine tour through Perth's Swan Valley, taking your group to four wineries ranging from small family operations to established producers. You'll taste wines across the region, understand how they're made, and see the valley's landscape without competing for space with other visitors. Private transport from Perth is included, along with a knowledgeable local guide who shapes the itinerary to suit your interests.

4 Day Bundle - Hobart, Port Arthur, Bruny, Hastings and Tahune
Four days exploring southern Tasmania's most compelling corners. You'll visit Bruny Island's dramatic coastlines and farm gates, walk Hobart's streets and surrounds, stand at Port Arthur's convict ruins, and descend into Hastings Caves before ascending the Tahune Airwalk canopy. Local guides navigate you through each region in air-conditioned comfort, hitting natural reserves and wildlife sanctuaries along the way. National Parks Pass included. Tours operate independently, so sequence varies.

West MacDonnell Ranges Tour from Alice Springs
A full-day exploration of the West MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs, covering roughly 100 km of Central Australia's red-rock country. You'll walk through gorges and waterholes, visit sites of Aboriginal significance, spot rock wallabies and other native fauna, and swim in natural pools. The 10.5-hour itinerary includes three to four kilometres of guided walking tailored to your fitness, lunch, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle led by a knowledgeable local driver.

Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch
Helicopter flight through South Australia's Barossa Valley, touching down at the Wheatsheaf Hotel near Allendale for lunch and drinks. The 3.5-hour experience departs from the helipad, sweeps north over Jacob's Creek and Tanunda, then returns via the historic towns of Kapunda and Greenock. You'll meet the pub owners and possibly encounter local horseman Tom Willoughby with his film-trained horses, then enjoy views of the valley's quirky roadside attractions on the way home.

Hahndorf and Hills Wildlife Wonders
This eight-hour tour combines Hahndorf's German heritage with Adelaide Hills wildlife spotting. Start in Australia's oldest German settlement, exploring its architecture, artisan shops and sampling regional cuisine. The afternoon shifts to the surrounding hills where you'll spot native animals in their natural habitat. Your English-speaking guide handles all the driving, and lunch is included. Expect plenty of time on the road between locations.

3 day Bay of Fires Photography Workshop from Hobart
A three-day guided photography workshop based at Panorama Resort in St Helens, exploring Tasmania's Bay of Fires. Work with a professional photographer to capture dawn light on dramatic coastlines, nocturnal skies, wildlife and native forest. Days combine beach shooting with rainforest visits to St Columba Falls for waterfall and macro work. Includes accommodation, meals, park entry and transport—everything you need to focus on composition rather than logistics.

Design Your Own Tour Experience
Build your own eight-hour Perth adventure with a private guide and driver, choosing from coastal walks, wildlife encounters, cultural sites, and regional attractions across Western Australia. Your itinerary adapts to your interests—whether that's Rottnest Island's quokkas, Fremantle's heritage, Aboriginal art galleries, or seasonal whale watching. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with tastings of local wine, chocolate, honey and nougat included, plus hotel pickup across central Perth.

Social Justice Tour of Adelaide
A two-hour walking tour through Adelaide's city centre exploring the social and political reforms that shaped South Australia. Small groups follow a relaxed pace past civic landmarks, monuments and public buildings to trace how legislation—from secret ballots and women's suffrage to Aboriginal rights and environmental policy—fundamentally altered the state's character. Guides highlight the people and decisions behind these shifts, offering both visitors and locals a grounded look at Adelaide's progressive heritage.

Behind-The-Scenes Ocean Harvest Tour
Spend two hours exploring Geraldton's working waterfront at Dongara Marine and the Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative. Watch skilled tradespeople build commercial crayfishing boats, then step into the processing facility where Western Rock Lobster is handled, graded, and prepared for export markets worldwide. Round out the tour with fresh crayfish tasting overlooking the working harbour, plus a $5 voucher for fish and chips at a nearby wharf establishment.

Port Adelaide Walking Tour and optional Dolphin Cruise
A 90-minute walking tour through Port Adelaide revealing the port's gritty past, street art, and maritime heritage, followed by an optional 90-minute river cruise spotting dolphins and the Ships Graveyard. You'll discover how the area earned its reputation as Port Misery, meet the last traditional sailmaker still working in Australia, and wander heritage streets while your guide shares local stories. The tour includes a digital map and personalised tips for exploring independently afterwards. A portion of proceeds supports local homeless and indigenous organisations.

Self Guided E Bike ride to Mt Lofty and Belair National Park
Pedal through Belair National Park and up to Mt Lofty on an e-bike fitted to your fitness level. This self-guided 5-hour ride lets you choose your own trail—spot koalas on gentler routes or tackle singletrack at Craigburn Farm. A GPS unit keeps you on course, and you'll refuel with complimentary coffee and cake mid-ride. Perfect for those wanting to explore South Australia's bushland without a guide's pace.

Small Group Tour to Coast, Vales and Hills with Lunch
Explore South Australia's wine country and coastal charm in a single day. This eight-hour small-group tour sweeps from Fleurieu Peninsula beaches through McLaren Vale's renowned d'Arenberg Cube—where you'll taste wines from its top-floor terrace with sweeping views—then inland to the Adelaide Hills. Lunch awaits in Hahndorf, a historic German settlement, where you can wander its tree-lined streets before returning to your Adelaide or Glenelg hotel.

Guided Gin Tasting Experience at Never Never Distilling Co.
Spend an hour at Never Never Distilling Co. learning how their signature Triple Juniper method shapes each gin's character. A distiller walks you through a flight of award-winning spirits, each paired with complementary mixers and garnishes, alongside local South Australian bites. You'll understand what botanical notes define each pour while taking in views across McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Adelaide City Full-Day Tour
This eight-hour guided tour covers Adelaide's key attractions, starting with pickup from your accommodation. You'll explore Rundle Mall's shops and street performers, then move through the city's cultural landmarks at a relaxed pace. Bottled water and a box of local chocolates keep you fuelled between stops. The itinerary leaves substantial time for travel between venues, so expect a measured day rather than a rushed sprint through highlights.

Horse Trail Ride and Wine Tasting at Adelaide Hills Winery
Ride through Adelaide Hills vineyards on horseback, then settle in for a structured wine tasting at Petaluma. This two-hour experience pairs the physical pleasure of trail riding with the sensory education of wine appreciation. You'll cover the property's rolling terrain guided by someone who knows the land, followed by a proper tasting session for adults—soft drinks for younger guests. A straightforward way to see working vineyard country from horseback.

McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
Explore McLaren Vale's acclaimed vineyards on a curated small-group tour departing Adelaide. Over seven hours, you'll visit four partner wineries renowned for Shiraz, Grenache, and Mediterranean-style whites, guided by someone who knows the region well. A substantial local lunch and tastings are included, leaving you free to focus on the wines and landscape rather than logistics.

Natural Perfume Private Workshop in Adelaide, South Australia
Spend two and a quarter hours learning to craft your own natural perfume in Adelaide. You'll explore fragrance history, understand scent families and blending techniques, then compose a personalised 10ml bottle to take home. The workshop covers aromatherapy principles and practical applications for daily life, using locally sourced natural ingredients without synthetic chemicals.

Romantic Horse Trail Ride with Wine and Food in Adelaide Hills
Saddle up for a three-hour trail through Adelaide Hills vineyards on horseback, stopping for tastings of local wines and a spread of savoury and sweet bites. Designed as a couples' experience, this ride pairs the meditative rhythm of riding through rolling vineyard country with food and drink that anchor the afternoon. A guide leads throughout, and all fitness levels are welcome.

McLaren Vale Private Tour inc Premium Lunch & d'Arenberg Cube
Spend eight hours navigating McLaren Vale's finest with a private driver, three cellar doors, and a proper lunch. Start at Olivers Taranga for cool-climate wines amongst the vines, then explore d'Arenberg's geometric Cube—a five-storey architectural oddity housing tastings and a Salvador Dalí exhibition. Sit down to a two-course seasonal menu at d'Arry's Verandah before finishing at Hugo or an Italian-focused alternative. Your route, your pace, your preferences.

Barossa Valley Small Group Tour with Wine tastings and lunch
Spend eight hours exploring the Barossa Valley's winemaking scene with a small group of no more than ten people. Visit three boutique wineries where cellar door staff reveal the stories behind each label, enjoy a leisurely lunch with a main course, then finish at Maggie Beer's Farmshop and a scenic drive through heritage vineyards. Your guide knows the region's wines and history inside out, and keeps things relaxed and personable throughout.

Perth Airport transfer Private Chauffeur
Private chauffeur service connecting Perth Airport to your destination across Western Australia. A straightforward 35 minute to one-hour transfer with a professional driver who knows the region well. The service includes bottled water, onboard WiFi, and all parking costs—no hidden fees. Infant seats available upon request for an additional charge.

Shore Excursion: Hahndorf & Barossa Valley including Lunch
This eight-hour shore excursion from Port Adelaide takes you through two of South Australia's standout regions. You'll spend time in the Barossa Valley sampling wines at two separate producers and enjoying lunch at one cellar door, then explore the historic German settlement of Hahndorf at your own pace. The itinerary syncs with ship schedules, so you can relax knowing the timing works around your vessel's departure.

Best of Rotto Self-Guided Tour with Bike and Lunch
Explore Rottnest Island at your own pace with a bike, coffee, seafood lunch and ice cream scattered throughout the day. This seven-hour-plus self-guided loop lets you chart your own route—pedal the full circuit or stick to quiet corners near the settlement. You'll eat and drink like the locals do: quality coffee on arrival, fresh catch for lunch, and a cooling ice cream stop along the way. The island's quiet roads and quokka sightings reward steady legs and a flexible schedule.

Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills
Spend four hours in Adelaide Hills learning to cook alongside professional chefs who know their craft and enjoy teaching it. You'll prep, cook, and eat what you've made, with wine included. Whether you're starting from scratch or already comfortable in the kitchen, there's room for you here. Classes cover everything from pasta to Japanese and Thai techniques—pick your focus and leave with recipes you'll actually use at home.

Private Tours (Group of 1-4)
Spend eight hours exploring South Australia's premier wine country with a dedicated driver and guide steering you through the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, or Clare Valley. This private setup means you'll visit wineries at your own pace, sample what appeals to you, and skip the driving altogether. Your guide knows the region inside out and can pivot the day based on your interests—whether that's boutique cellar doors, vineyard views, or specific producers you've heard about.

Private Introduction to Aboriginal Art Workshop in Adelaide
Learn Kaurna art traditions directly from a First Nations guide in this two-hour workshop on Adelaide's traditional lands. You'll explore the symbolism and history behind Aboriginal artistic practices, then create your own piece using provided materials. The session wraps with time to browse the gallery and gift shop. Operates as a private booking with a minimum of six participants.

Full-Day VIP Hahndorf and McLaren Vale Private Car Tour
Spend eight hours exploring South Australia's wine country and heritage sites with a private driver who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Start in Hahndorf, a 19th-century German settlement 35 minutes south of Adelaide's CBD, then continue to McLaren Vale's wineries and cellar doors another 50 minutes on. Your driver—drawing on decades of local knowledge—handles transport while you decide what to visit and at what pace.

Back Vintage Wine Tasting
Taste six wines spanning Cape Mentelle's back catalogue in a intimate Barrel Hall setting. This one-hour tasting pairs older and newer releases to trace the winery's evolution, with exclusive club selections included. Small groups of up to six people ensure personal attention from the tasting host.
