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
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
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Australian Wildlife & Cruise
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Australian Wildlife & Cruise

A private nine-to-eleven-hour tour combining the Blue Mountains' most rewarding stops with wildlife encounters and your choice of finale. Your local driver steers you through Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet kangaroos and koalas, then guides you to Echo Point's Three Sisters rock formation, Scenic World's cableway system, and several clifftop vantage points—Eaglehawk, Hildass, Boar's Head, Cahill's—before wrapping up either with a river cruise past the Opera House or a direct return to your hotel.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $290
Full Day Private Melbourne Tour with enchanting Koala Encounters.
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Full Day Private Melbourne Tour with enchanting Koala Encounters.

A private eight-hour tour of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) paired with hands-on time at Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary, where you'll encounter koalas and other native animals up close. Your own guide navigates you through the city's key landmarks and neighbourhoods in a comfortable vehicle, with hotel collection and drop-off included. Groups of up to seven travel together, making it flexible for families or small groups.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2599
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
Blue Mountains Private Hiking Tour from Sydney
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Blue Mountains Private Hiking Tour from Sydney

A full-day private hiking expedition into the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, tailored entirely to your pace and interests. Your dedicated guide steers you toward lesser-known vistas and walking tracks that bypass the crowded lookouts. Ten hours total, including drive time from Sydney, with a vehicle at your disposal throughout. Suited to those with moderate fitness who want to explore beyond the standard tourist circuit.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1698
1 Hour Wine tasting at Ross Hill Wines in Orange NSW
5.0 (11)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

1 Hour Wine tasting at Ross Hill Wines in Orange NSW

Taste up to seven wines at Ross Hill's cellar door, perched at 1020 metres on one of Australia's coolest vineyard sites. The Chief Winemaker has curated a selection that showcases both the Orange region's character and Ross Hill's own output. The hour-long session takes place amongst the vines on Wallace Lane, where elevation and cool climate shape every glass you'll sample.

1 hourfrom AUD $15
THE WHEATBELT & NEW NORCIA day tour of history, taste & nature.
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

THE WHEATBELT & NEW NORCIA day tour of history, taste & nature.

A 10-hour Perth day tour through Western Australia's Wheatbelt, combining rural food experiences with cultural history. You'll taste farm-made gelato and artisan cheese, explore centuries-old olive groves, spot native birdlife across botanical gardens, then cap the day touring New Norcia—Australia's only active monastic town. Small groups of up to five people travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable guide. Lunch and a local beverage are included. Operates Fridays through Sundays.

10 hoursfrom AUD $255
Private Cassic Walking Tour of Melbourne: start from your hotel
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Cassic Walking Tour of Melbourne: start from your hotel

A three-hour private walking tour that traces [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layered identity—from its 1850s gold-rush bones to today's street-art scene. You'll navigate the city's distinctive grid with a knowledgeable guide, moving between grand Victorian avenues and narrow laneways where independent galleries and murals compete for attention. The Yarra River provides a natural anchor point as you piece together how heritage architecture and contemporary culture coexist on these streets. A coffee stop grounds the experience in Melbourne's café culture.

3 hoursfrom AUD $190
Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island
5.0 (11)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island

Track humpback whales during their migration along the Townsville and Magnetic Island coast on this four-hour marine cruise. Your crew—specialists in ocean wildlife—navigate Cape Cleveland's waters in search of breaching whales, sea turtles, and seabirds. The route takes in coastal scenery and pristine beaches while you sip complimentary refreshments and absorb live commentary from passionate conservationists who know these waters and creatures intimately.

4 hoursfrom AUD $175
Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour
5.0 (11)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour

Throttle around Magnetic Island's coastline on a jet ski, weaving past granite outcrops and coral-fringed shallows. This two-hour stint puts you on the water where dolphins, turtles, dugongs and the occasional whale show up. You'll skim along North Queensland's best coastal scenery—white sand, palms, and the sort of marine activity you don't see from shore. All gear supplied: life jacket, goggles, safety run-through. Max two riders per ski.

2 hoursfrom AUD $400
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
Guided Walking Tour in the Blue Mountains - Hidden Treasures
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Guided Walking Tour in the Blue Mountains - Hidden Treasures

A 10-and-a-half-hour walking tour through the Blue Mountains that skips the crowded lookouts in favour of quieter corners and lesser-visited gorges. You'll cover genuine backcountry terrain with a guide who knows where the locals go—expect ridgelines, creek crossings, and views most day-trippers never find. All photos are shot on tour and shared via Google Drive afterwards.

10h 30mfrom AUD $200
PJ Blue Mountains Supreme [Private Charter]
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

PJ Blue Mountains Supreme [Private Charter]

Peter's private 10-hour Blue Mountains tour combines wildlife encounters at Featherdale with Scenic World's four attractions. You'll hand-feed quokkas and koalas, ride the Skyway, Cableway, Walkway and Railway, then spend two hours at Sound of Silence taking in the ranges. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Peter has logged over 2000 Blue Mountains trips since 2009.

10 hoursfrom AUD $715
5hr Eden Tour in Nature; Beach, Lookout & National Park
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

5hr Eden Tour in Nature; Beach, Lookout & National Park

A 5-hour loop through Eden's coastal landscapes, visiting dramatic clifftop formations, heritage sites, and secluded beaches. This small-group tour (max 10 people) hits the Pinnacles' jagged rock faces, Ben Boyd Tower's historic perch, and Davidson Whaling Station before pausing for lunch overlooking the water. Designed for cruise passengers wanting efficient access to the region's natural and cultural landmarks without the typical tour-coach crowds.

5 hoursfrom AUD $300
Broome: Romantic 45-Min Private Helicopter Flight & Beach Picnic
5.0 (11)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Broome: Romantic 45-Min Private Helicopter Flight & Beach Picnic

Soar above Broome's iconic coastline on a 45-minute helicopter flight, touching down on a private beach near James Price Point for a gourmet picnic as day fades to dusk. This three-hour experience pairs aerial views of Cable Beach, Willie Creek, and Gantheaume Point with 90 minutes to swim, eat, and walk the sand. Includes sparkling wine, charcuterie, and hotel transfers.

3 hoursfrom AUD $899
Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf - Half Day Private Scenic Tour
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf - Half Day Private Scenic Tour

Explore the rolling vineyards and charming villages of Adelaide Hills on this 4.5-hour private tour departing from the CBD. Travel through scenic farmland to Hahndorf, Australia's oldest German settlement, where you'll wander heritage streetscapes and visit artisan producers—swap the chocolate factory for a winery or distillery visit if you prefer. Perfect for small groups of up to 12, with flexible routing and meal arrangements to suit your pace.

4h 30mfrom AUD $265
Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Adelaide
5.0 (11)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Adelaide

Spend seven hours scaling and descending natural rock faces in Adelaide's Morialta Gorge, a full-day adventure combining rock climbing technique and abseiling descents. You'll work with experienced guides across sandstone cliffs whilst taking in views across the conservation park and St Vincent Gulf. The gumtrees overhead often host lounging koalas, adding a chance encounter with local wildlife. All safety gear is provided; you bring water and snacks to fuel the day.

7 hoursfrom AUD $249
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
Coffs Harbour Ground Rush or Max Freefall Tandem Skydive on the Beach
5.0 (11)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Coffs Harbour Ground Rush or Max Freefall Tandem Skydive on the Beach

Strap in with a trained instructor and launch from 8,000 or 15,000 feet above Coffs Harbour for a tandem skydive that cuts straight to the rush. You'll freefall together before the chute deploys, then drift down past the [Solitary Islands](/places/solitary-islands) Marine Reserve towards a beach landing. Two hours total, from ground briefing through landing certificate.

2 hoursfrom AUD $379
Private Transfers Cairns Airport to Port Douglas
5.0 (10)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfers Cairns Airport to Port Douglas

Direct private car service from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas, taking around an hour. Choose from standard sedans through to spacious people movers depending on group size and preference. The operator has three decades of experience running reliable transfers across the region, with consistent attention to detail and customer service. Baby seats and specialised infant restraints available on request.

1 hourfrom AUD $307
Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure
5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure

A nine-to-eleven-hour private tour of Phillip Island centred on witnessing the nightly penguin return. Your guide—a decade-plus local—takes you beyond the parade ground to explore the island's volcanic landscape, native wildlife, and coastal character. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with refreshments included, settling into reserved seating for the main event when thousands of little penguins emerge from the ocean at dusk.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1610
Private Essential Sydney Tour Including Lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Essential Sydney Tour Including Lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

A guided five-hour circuit through Sydney's essential landmarks in a private air-conditioned minivan. You'll tick off the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Botanical Gardens before lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club overlooking Rushcutters Bay, then finish with time to wander Bondi Beach. Hotel pickups and drop-offs included, plus all meals and drinks.

5 hoursfrom AUD $819
Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour

Chase humpback whales through Platypus Bay aboard Wipe Out, a high-speed catamaran built for close encounters along K'gari's western coastline. This 4.5-hour Hervey Bay expedition puts you at water level with these migrating giants, then anchors at a remote beach for swimming, paddleboarding, or beach games. Conditions permitting, you'll have the chance to enter the water alongside the whales themselves.

4h 30mfrom AUD $165
Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hunter Valley Private Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

This 10-hour private tour takes you from Sydney into Australia's oldest wine region, where you'll taste wines directly from winemakers who can speak to their craft with genuine passion. You'll drive through rolling vineyard country, stopping at selected cellars to sample and learn, then settle into lunch at a local restaurant with views across the valley. It's a small-group experience with your own guide handling transport, leaving you free to focus on the wines and the landscape.

10 hoursfrom AUD $760
Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade

Wander Adelaide's East End with a local guide who unpicks the suburb's layered past. This 2-hour small-group walk threads together colonial-era buildings, private residences, and public landmarks, revealing how the city evolved from its frontier days. You'll hear stories about the people who shaped these streets and neighbourhoods, getting a genuine read on what makes Adelaide tick beyond the postcard views.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51
Snorkeling Adventure for Kids with Private Guide In Sydney
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Snorkeling Adventure for Kids with Private Guide In Sydney

Explore Sydney's underwater world with your kids on this 90-minute private snorkel at Clovelly Beach. A certified guide tailors the experience to your family's comfort level, adjusting depth, pace and activities so everyone stays engaged. Children aged 8+ can discover colourful fish and marine life in sheltered, calm waters whilst adults explore further if they wish. All gear fits properly—masks, fins and flotation aids included.

1h 30mfrom AUD $188
Evening Dinner Cruise
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Evening Dinner Cruise

Spend an evening aboard Spirit of the Wild, a hybrid-powered vessel gliding silently through Tasmania's Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour. Over six hours, savour chef-prepared dinners built from local produce whilst onboard interpreters unpack the region's natural and cultural layers. The boat's quiet engine and low-impact hull let you absorb the landscape without noise or disturbance—perfect for catching dusk light on the water and spotting wildlife that other vessels scare away.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155
Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)
5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)

Fly by private helicopter from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the 12 Apostles, landing directly at the site for two hours of exploration. This five-hour experience skips the eight-hour drive, giving you unobstructed views of the Great Ocean Road's limestone formations from the air and ground. Optional add-ons include a winery stopover with lunch or an evening detour to Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.

5 hoursfrom AUD $3299
Barossa Valley Wine Tour Local Barossa Valley Pickup and Lunch
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Wine Tour Local Barossa Valley Pickup and Lunch

A six-hour small-group wine tour of Barossa Valley departing from local pickup points. Led by Charles, an experienced local guide and driver, you'll visit handpicked wineries across the region's rolling vineyards and heritage villages. The tour caps at five guests, ensuring genuine conversation and personal attention rather than coach-load anonymity. Lunch with a charcuterie platter is included, as is bottled water throughout the day. Award-winning for its authentic approach to hospitality.

6 hoursfrom AUD $239
LARK Distillery Tour
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

LARK Distillery Tour

Walk through LARK's heritage buildings and active whisky production site to learn how Tasmania became home to Australia's leading luxury single malt distillery. Over 45 minutes, you'll taste three different expressions whilst hearing the stories behind the craft—from fermentation techniques to the island's role in shaping the final product. Sample some of the best work coming out of Australia's whisky renaissance.

45 minfrom AUD $69
Virtual Reality Zombie Shooting Game
5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Virtual Reality Zombie Shooting Game

Step into Safe Night at VR Kingdom in Sydney and hunt zombies across a free-roam virtual battlefield where you walk untetethered through immersive environments. This 30-minute shooting game uses cutting-edge headsets and motion controllers to drop you into a thriller scenario with real stakes. You'll move freely through spaces, aim at targets, and coordinate with other players in one session. It's designed for ages 17 and up, demanding quick reflexes and tactical thinking rather than fitness.

30 minfrom AUD $49
Private Melbourne CBD Sightseeing Tour – luxury vehicle
5.0 (10)
Australia

Private Melbourne CBD Sightseeing Tour – luxury vehicle

35 minfrom AUD $950
Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience
5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience

Walk the Yarra River parklands just 15 minutes from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD on this 3–4 hour guided ramble that threads together natural and cultural landmarks. You'll traverse Yarra Bend Park's uneven trails, spot the flying fox colony roosting in the trees, visit the Heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent, and learn the Dights Falls' significance to local First Nations peoples. Taxi transport, refreshments, and a poncho are included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $180
Raby Bay Wildlife Kayak Tour
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Raby Bay Wildlife Kayak Tour

Paddle through Raby Bay's sheltered waters just half an hour from Brisbane, spotting dugongs, turtles and dolphins along the way. This 90-minute guided kayak outing suits everyone from complete beginners to experienced paddlers, with local guides explaining the bay's marine life and heritage as you drift through calm conditions. Choose between a group paddle or private tour with friends and family.

1h 30mfrom AUD $79
A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour

A bespoke eight-hour private tour through Australia's Barossa Valley, visiting three distinct wineries spanning traditional winemaking to experimental varieties and premium producers. You'll taste alongside a knowledgeable guide, break for a multi-course lunch paired with regional wines, and return to your hotel without driving. The itinerary flexes to your interests—want to skip the obvious stops and hunt smaller producers instead, you can.

8 hoursfrom AUD $900
Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley

Spend nine hours exploring Hunter Valley's finest independent wineries in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit three boutique producers for tastings, pause for lunch showcasing regional ingredients at their peak, then cap the afternoon with chocolate matched to wines. Hotel transfers and all tastings included—no rushing between stops, no crowded tour groups.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1099
Aussie Football MCG Matchday Experience with a Local
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Aussie Football MCG Matchday Experience with a Local

Watch Australian Rules football at the MCG, a 100,000-capacity stadium where the sport was born. Your four-hour experience begins with a guided tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sports precinct, covering the game's history, rules, and Indigenous roots. A knowledgeable local sits with you during the match, breaking down the action and helping you understand what's happening on the field. You'll have match tickets, a meat pie, and Australian beer included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $220
Port Lincoln Full-day Exploration Tour
5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Port Lincoln Full-day Exploration Tour

Spend eight hours exploring Port Lincoln's rugged coastline and outback with a photographer guide. You'll track native wildlife—emus, koalas, and seabirds—across pristine terrain, tackle towering sand dunes by 4WD, and feast on local seafood. Small groups capped at six travellers keep things intimate and flexible. Coffee, lunch, and snacks included throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Luxury Range Rover Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Luxury Range Rover Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2

Explore South Australia's Barossa Valley in a luxury Range Rover Sport with a private driver-guide over 3.5 hours. You'll visit three wineries or producers of your choice (wine, gin, craft beer, or food), stop at scenic lookouts, and hear local insights during the drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off included for Barossa-based accommodation.

3h 30mfrom AUD $249
Sydney Icons, Bays & Beaches
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Icons, Bays & Beaches

A two-hour private harbour cruise that captures Sydney's most recognisable sights without the crowds. You'll navigate past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, cruise past waterfront estates tucked into coves, and spot the quieter beaches sheltered within national parks. Perfect timing if you're arriving early or departing late, with a local skipper who knows which angles work best and where the light hits right.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1680
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