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Hand-picked tours across Australia

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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.

10h 30mfrom AUD $192

Sydney City and Surrounding Sightseeing Day Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney City and Surrounding Sightseeing Day Tour

A guided tour covering Sydney's most recognizable sights over 4–6 hours, departing from your hotel in air-conditioned luxury transport. You'll see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge up close, cross the bridge for views across the water, wander the Royal Botanic Garden, and have time at Darling Harbour to choose your own activity—whether that's the aquarium, wax museum, or waterfront café. A driver and multilingual guide handle navigation and commentary, leaving you to absorb the city.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $630

Noosa Heads and Eumundi Markets Private Tour from Brisbane

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Noosa Heads and Eumundi Markets Private Tour from Brisbane

Your group gets exclusive access to the Sunshine Coast's best stops on this eight-to-nine-hour private tour from Brisbane. Start at Eumundi Markets hunting down local crafts and produce, then head to Noosa for seaside wandering and café culture along Hastings Street. Break up the day with coastal vantage points at Laguna Lookout and Coolum Lows, plus time on Noosa Heads and Surf Beach. A local guide travels with you, sharing stories and context, while the air-conditioned vehicle handles all logistics. Groups under four can upgrade to a luxury sedan.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1860

Thredbo or Perisher Bus Trip from Canberra

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Thredbo or Perisher Bus Trip from Canberra

Escape Canberra for a full day in the Snowy Mountains without the usual price tag. Snowsearch Australia runs return coach trips to Thredbo or Perisher, handling your transport and park entry so you can focus on the snow. Twelve hours gives you a solid window to ski, snowboard, or simply enjoy the alpine landscape. Ideal for those wanting winter sport access without committing to expensive multi-day packages.

12 hoursfrom AUD $124

Depart Peninsula: Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Depart Peninsula: Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Tour

This eight-hour tour navigates the Mornington Peninsula's wine country with hotel pickups included. You'll visit five producers—from Green Olive Estate's working vineyard to Trofeo Estate's ancient amphora techniques—paired with a short walk to Arthur's Seat for views across the bay, lunch at a Red Hill cellar door, and time wandering sculpture installations at Pt Leo. Two guided tastings and a grazing spread with wine flights anchor the experience. Small groups travel by midi coach with guaranteed window seats.

8 hoursfrom AUD $195

From Darwin Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

From Darwin Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip

A full-day expedition from Darwin into the heart of the Top End, featuring a 2-hour guided cruise through the towering red cliffs of Katherine Gorge, followed by a swim in the cool waters of Edith Falls. Travel through outback townships and stop at the Jawoyn-managed visitor centre to learn about Indigenous culture and country. Led by local guides who know the landscape intimately, the tour adapts to seasonal conditions and includes gentle bush walks. Small-group format keeps the experience personal and connected.

Private Phillip Island Day Tour

This 11–12 hour private tour combines Phillip Island's major wildlife and motorsport attractions into a single outing. You'll catch the nightly penguin return at the Parade, scan the coast at Nobbies Point for fur seals and birdlife, get nose-to-nose with kangaroos and koalas at the Wildlife Park, and walk the legendary Grand Prix Circuit. An air-conditioned vehicle and guide handle the logistics; you bring the curiosity.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1250

North Stradbroke Island Private Cultural Tour from Brisbane

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

North Stradbroke Island Private Cultural Tour from Brisbane

A private eight to nine-hour island tour departing Brisbane with return ferry transfers included. You'll explore North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) at your own pace, moving between Aboriginal heritage sites, coastal walks and wildlife spotting. The itinerary adapts to your group's interests, starting with the scenic ferry crossing and branching out to spots like historic Dunwich, Point Lookout's headland views and the North George walking track. Transport, guide and refreshments are sorted; you just show up and explore.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $2795

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Cruise the Hunter River from Newcastle's bustling port into the tranquil Kooragang Wetlands over 5.5 hours. Your captain narrates the journey while you work through morning tea, a proper Devonshire spread, and pub-style lunch at the Junction Inn Hotel, with dessert served back onboard. Unlimited tea and coffee flow throughout. It's a relaxed way to see the river's shifting character without lifting a finger.

Airlie Beach: Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter Eco Tour

Head inland from Airlie Beach into the misty highlands of Eungella National Park on this 8.5-hour guided eco-tour. Drive through cane country and into the Clarke Range's cool tropical forest, where you'll position yourself at Broken River's viewing platforms for a genuine shot at spotting wild platypuses—a rare experience anywhere on Earth. Walk rainforest tracks alert for wallabies, freshwater turtles, and native birds whilst your guide unpacks the ecology and cultural heritage of this cloud-wrapped landscape. The tour wraps with lunch at a legendary local pub famous for its meat pies.

8h 30mfrom AUD $165

Private Shore Excursions with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Visit

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Shore Excursions with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Visit

A private six to seven hour tour departing from Brisbane's cruise terminal that combines river heritage views, native wildlife encounters at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and panoramic city lookouts. Travel through Brisbane's evolving skyline—from colonial architecture to contemporary design—before ascending Mt Coot-tha, exploring South Bank's lagoon precinct, and finishing at Kangaroo Point Cliffs for final vistas. Your own guide navigates the route, allowing flexibility to venture through leafy riverside suburbs if time permits.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1950

Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise with Darwin Transfer Bus

★ 5.0 (2)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise with Darwin Transfer Bus

This half-day outing combines road transport from central Darwin with a boat cruise along the Adelaide River to spot saltwater crocodiles and birdlife in the Marrakai Wetlands. You'll depart Darwin in an air-conditioned coach, travel to the river, then spend an hour on the water watching crocs breach for bait whilst your guide explains the ecosystem's complexity. Over 280 bird species and 117 reptile types inhabit this corner of the Northern Territory, making it genuinely rewarding for wildlife watchers rather than thrill-seekers alone.

4h 30mfrom AUD $122

Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-3 Wildlife Gold 930

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-3 Wildlife Gold 930

This eight to nine-hour Kuranda day tour from Cairns takes you through three wildlife parks via scenic rail and gondola. You'll travel Gold Class on the heritage train (or coach, depending on availability post-cyclone), ride the Skyrail Diamond across rainforest canopy, enjoy lunch at Frogs Restaurant, and move through the day with a small group led by a multilingual local guide. Hotel pickups and drop-offs in Cairns CBD are included, along with maps and an information guide.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $499

Private Outback Gourmet Food, Art, and Sightseeing Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Private Outback Gourmet Food, Art, and Sightseeing Tour

A five-hour private exploration of Darwin's food scene across three award-winning restaurants, sampling over a dozen dishes featuring Outback ingredients—crocodile, kangaroo, native fruits and spices, Aboriginal bush foods—alongside commentary on the city's multicultural heritage, WWII history, and contemporary street art installations with augmented reality features. All food, drink, and transport included.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1829

Whitsunday Golf Tour Tee Off in Paradise

★ 5.0 (2)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Whitsunday Golf Tour Tee Off in Paradise

Play 18 holes across the Whitsundays' best greens in five hours, with the Southern Great Barrier Reef as your gallery. Scotty runs this family operation with a focus on genuine hospitality rather than strict protocol—perfect whether you're between cruise stops or taking a break from beach time. Clubs and balls provided. No need to be scratch; all abilities welcome.

Byron Bay and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour

Combine close encounters with Australian wildlife at Currumbin Sanctuary alongside Byron Bay's coastal charm in this 6–8 hour loop. Feed kangaroos and lorikeets in their natural habitat, watch trained animals perform, then head south to explore the town's independent shops and beaches before climbing to Cape Byron Lighthouse for views across the easternmost point of the continent.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $450

★ 5.0 (2)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Crystals Canyon by Cairns Waterfalls

Abseil down waterfalls and plunge into emerald pools in the rainforest near Cairns. This five-hour canyon adventure combines technical rope work with natural swimming holes, guided by certified instructors who prioritise safety so you can focus on the thrill. You'll navigate through ancient forest, rappel rock faces, and dive into crystalline water between limestone walls.

Blue Mountains, Wild Kangaroos and a Cruise

This 10-hour tour strings together the best of NSW's natural highlights: dawn kangaroo spotting in the wild, a full cooked breakfast, time among native fauna at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then into the Blue Mountains to walk rainforest trails and witness the Three Sisters rock formation. The day winds down with a ferry journey down the Parramatta River to Sydney's Circular Quay. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, plus park entry and water.

10 hoursfrom AUD $790

Mornington Peninsula Small Group Lunch and Wine Tasting Quealy

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Mornington Peninsula Small Group Lunch and Wine Tasting Quealy

Spend seven hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's acclaimed wineries and countryside on this small-group tour. You'll taste wines at two premium estates, settle into a leisurely two-course lunch at a local winery restaurant paired with local drops, and take in the region's rolling vineyards and coastal vistas. The day balances serious tasting with genuine relaxation—no rushing between stops, just quality wine and food in one of Australia's finest cool-climate regions.

7 hoursfrom AUD $260

4 Hours Perth City Highlights with Private Chauffeured Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

4 Hours Perth City Highlights with Private Chauffeured Tour

A 4-hour private chauffeured tour of Perth that balances well-known sights with lesser-known corners of the city. Your driver-guide navigates you through the urban landscape at your own tempo, steering the itinerary toward what catches your interest. Suited to first-timers and returning visitors alike, this half-day outing covers Perth's defining landmarks whilst keeping you comfortable in a licensed, air-conditioned vehicle. A coffee stop is included.

Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch

Spend five hours at Bridestowe Lavender Farm departing from Launceston. Travel via air-conditioned coach to Tasmania's sprawling purple fields, where you'll learn the farm's heritage, try your hand at lavender-infused cookery, and join a wellness workshop focused on the plant's practical uses. The day combines botany, culinary experimentation, and hands-on craft work in one of Australia's most fragrant destinations.

Gold Coast: HOHO - Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves

Spend 6–8 hours on Tamborine Mountain using a hop-on hop-off bus to visit two standout attractions at your own pace. Walk suspended platforms and forest canopies at the Rainforest Skywalk, then descend into caves lit by thousands of glowing worms. Air-conditioned transport, local guide, and flexible scheduling mean you control the rhythm—linger where it matters, skip what doesn't.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $175

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

The REAL Hunter Valley Tour

Visit three to four Hunter Valley wineries on a leisurely full-day tour north of Sydney. Your small group travels through rolling vineyard country with a dedicated guide, stopping at both established and independent cellar doors for wine tastings paired with local cheese and chocolate. Lunch happens at Hunter Valley Gardens, where you choose from the menu at your own pace. Keep an eye out for wild kangaroos grazing across the hillsides. Nine to ten hours total.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1300

Flavour of the Yarra Valley Private Experience

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Flavour of the Yarra Valley Private Experience

Spend eight to nine hours exploring the Yarra Valley, Australia's premier wine region just an hour east of Melbourne. Your private guide drives you through rolling vineyard landscapes framed by the Dandenong and Great Dividing Ranges, stopping at wineries, breweries, cideries, and artisan producers. This isn't a rushed coach tour—you set the pace, linger where it matters, and taste what genuinely interests you. The region's townships reveal colonial architecture and food-focused businesses built on generations of craft.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $998

Self Guided Ebike Winery Tour in the Adelaide Hills

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Self Guided Ebike Winery Tour in the Adelaide Hills

Explore the Adelaide Hills on a pedal-assist e-bike at your own pace over five hours. A preloaded GPS unit guides you through rolling vineyard country, removing navigation guesswork. Choose your own adventure—cruise through Belair National Park spotting koalas, or tackle the Mt Lofty wine region. Bosch-powered hardtails handle everything from gentle spins to steeper climbs with motor assistance, so you control the effort. Stop at a winery for tastings, local produce, and lunch.

5 hoursfrom AUD $175

Richmond Village And Kunanyi and Mt Wellington Combo Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Richmond Village And Kunanyi and Mt Wellington Combo Tour

Scale Hobart's highest peak at 1270 metres, then wander the Georgian streets of Richmond in a single seven-hour outing. You'll reach kunanyi/Mt Wellington's windswept summit for sweeping views across the Derwent, then drop into one of Australia's oldest European settlements to examine convict-era stonework and browse independent shops. A local driver guides both legs, unlocking discounts at Richmond's best haunts.

Kooringal Jet Ski Tour

A four-hour jet ski adventure across Brisbane River and Moreton Bay, launching from the city and throttling out towards Kooringal Island. You'll navigate sandbanks, mangrove passages, and shallow waters before arriving at the island's turquoise shallows. The tour wraps with fresh farmed oysters and a drink at Gutter Bar, giving you time to catch your breath and soak in the bay views.

4 hoursfrom AUD $549

Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Sydney

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Sydney

A four-hour professional photo shoot across Sydney's best-kept vantage points, tailored to your brief. Whether you're flying solo, celebrating with mates, or marking a milestone, a photographer will guide you through lesser-known backdrops and frame your visit properly. You'll receive fifty polished images via a private online gallery within a fortnight, with the flexibility to choose shorter sessions if you prefer.

4 hoursfrom AUD $292

Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.

A locally-guided private tour across southern Tasmania tailored to your interests, running 6–9 hours from Hobart. Your guide draws on deep knowledge of the region's history, natural landmarks and hidden spots—from the Huon Valley and Mt Wellington to Bonorong wildlife sanctuary, distilleries and MONA. The itinerary is built around what matters to you, not a fixed script, with transport and bottled water included throughout.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1912

Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour

Spend four hours exploring Mount Wellington's ridgeline with a knowledgeable local guide trained in environmental science. This small-group tour (maximum ten people) hits six vantage points across the peak, moving through snow gum woodlands and past striking geological formations. You'll hear stories woven into the landscape while stopping for short walks and photographs. The route mixes driving with easy walking, so expect plenty of time soaking in panoramic views rather than strenuous trekking.

4 hoursfrom AUD $85

Private Luxury Sydney City Tour - up to 6 guests

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Luxury Sydney City Tour - up to 6 guests

A four-hour private tour through Sydney that moves beyond the postcard version. Your guide navigates the city's landmarks and neighbourhoods, explaining how Sydney developed into the cosmopolitan hub it is today. You'll see the recognisable icons of the Harbour—Opera House, Bridge, foreshore—but from angles locals know. Small group (up to six) means flexible routing and proper breathing room at each stop. Light snacks and water included.

Experience SA Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup from Adelaide Area

A seven-hour wine tour departing from Adelaide that takes you through the Barossa Valley in a comfortable seven-seater vehicle. Visit three to four independently owned wineries hand-picked by the tour operator, taste wines at each stop, and enjoy a locally sourced lunch at Z Wines. Your guide shares the region's winemaking heritage while cellar door staff pour pours and stories. The drive accounts for roughly two hours; the remaining time splits between tastings and the regional meal.

Express Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef

This 6.5-hour reef adventure departs Cairns for the Frankland Islands, where you'll land on Normanby Island—accessible only through this operator. Split your day between a leisurely river cruise along the Mulgrave, snorkelling or semi-submersible exploration of coral gardens, and beach time on an island home to green and hawksbill turtles. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are yours to use; snorkelling gear, afternoon snacks and transfers from select Cairns spots are included.

6h 30mfrom AUD $180

Private Yarra Valley And Puffing Billy Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Yarra Valley And Puffing Billy Tour

Spend eight to nine hours exploring two of Victoria's most distinctive attractions. Start with Puffing Billy, a restored steam railway that winds through forested slopes of an ancient volcanic landscape, before heading to the Yarra Valley wine region. Between these highlights, you'll walk through native rainforest, browse local craft shops, and sample wines alongside artisanal chocolate creations. The tour includes return transport, two wine tastings, and refreshments.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1285

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Grampians & Halls Gap

A 12-hour drive from Melbourne into Victoria's Grampians, hitting the region's best vantage points before crowds arrive. You'll loop through Halls Gap and its surrounding peaks, taking in sweeping views across the sandstone ranges and valleys. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; bring your own lunch or plan to eat in town. Moderate fitness needed for walking between car parks and viewing platforms.

12 hoursfrom AUD $189

Noosa Everglades Tour with River Cruise and Hinterland Villages

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Noosa Everglades Tour with River Cruise and Hinterland Villages

This eight-hour tour departs Noosa to explore the hinterland's quieter side, threading through heritage villages and rural valleys before a river cruise through the Everglades. You'll walk through Cooroy's local history and art scene, lunch on regional produce in Pomona, then drift through one of the world's two everglades systems on a 2.5-hour cruise. Door-to-door transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $339

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

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.

8 hoursfrom AUD $495

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

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.

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.

4h 30mfrom AUD $180

Private Blue Mountains Half Day Escape Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Blue Mountains Half Day Escape Tour

Hit the Blue Mountains' standout spots in six hours without the full-day commitment. Starting at midday, this private tour loops through the region's most dramatic viewpoints: Lincoln's Rock overlooks the Jamison Valley from the east, Wentworth Falls delivers a scenic walk where wildlife often appears, and Echo Point frames the Three Sisters rock formation. Stop in Leura village for lunch (at your own cost) and time to browse local shops. You'll cover far more ground than standard coach tours, all from your own vehicle with no other passengers tagging along.

6 hoursfrom AUD $495

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