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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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✈️ Transfers
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Private Airport Transfer: Hotel → Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Door-to-door private transfer whisking you between your Melbourne hotel and MEL airport in around 20 minutes. Choose your vehicle size—sedan, minivan, or van—based on passenger count and luggage volume. Licensed drivers operate round the clock, handling the navigation whilst you relax. Air-conditioned throughout, with infant seats available. Confirmation arrives by email; support in English, Japanese, Mandarin, and multiple messaging apps.
20 minfrom AUD $177
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Rottnest Island Express 30-Minute Rickshaw Tour
A 30-minute open-air rickshaw loop around Rottnest Island's northern arc, starting from Thomson Bay and sweeping past Geordie Bay, salt lakes, and The Basin. You'll cover the island's standout coastal views without pedalling or waiting for buses—ideal for families, older travellers, and anyone after a gentle introduction to the landscape.
30 minfrom AUD $65
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Swan Valley Gin Distillery Tasting
Taste handcrafted Australian gins at Swan Valley's working distillery near Perth. This 45-minute session begins with a chilled Perth Pink gin and tonic, followed by guided samples from their Seven Deadly Sins collection. You'll tour the copper still and hear the distillery's backstory from a licensed guide—enough detail to hold your own at the bar afterwards.
45 minfrom AUD $20
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Departure from Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD by Sedan
Skip the taxi rank queues and head straight from your Sydney CBD hotel to the airport in a private sedan with a waiting driver ready to greet you. This 30-minute transfer gets you to SYD relaxed, with bottled water on board and a professional chauffeur handling your luggage. You'll travel in a Mercedes E Class or equivalent, with airport taxes and a brief wait included. Arrive refreshed instead of frazzled.
30 minfrom AUD $142
★ 5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Victoria Rally School Hotlap Ride in a Rally Car 3 Laps
Experience three white-knuckle laps around a rally track in a purpose-built competition car, piloted by a seasoned instructor at Mount Cottrell, 40 minutes west of Melbourne. You're strapped in as passenger whilst a pro navigates gravel and tarmac at speed, complete with safety gear and light refreshments included. The 30-minute blast delivers genuine rally thrills without you needing a licence or prior experience.
30 minfrom AUD $102
★ 5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Lancelin 4WD & Sandboarding Dunes Adventure - from Lancelin
Tear across Lancelin's towering white sand dunes in a 4WD for 45 minutes, racing past sculpted ridges and vast desert vistas just 90 minutes north of Perth. You'll strap in for the drive, then swap the truck for a sandboard to carve down the dunes' steep faces. Daily departures from the Beacon Road car park mean you can self-drive there and jump straight into the action without faffing about.
45 minfrom AUD $35
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
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One Way Seaplane Flight Rottnest Island to Perth
Fly between Rottnest Island and Perth's Swan River in a modern turbo-prop seaplane piloted by professionals. This 15-minute crossing cuts out the ferry queues and delivers bird's-eye views of Perth's skyline, Kings Park, and the surrounding coastline. Morning and afternoon departures suit flexible schedules, giving you unhurried time to take in the landscape from your seat.
15 minfrom AUD $250
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Little Koala Walking Tour
A 50-minute guided walk through Kangaroo Island's bushland near Vivonne Bay, where you'll spot koalas amongst towering gum trees and learn about native flora and the island's ecological character. Your guide shares knowledge of local bush foods and the area's distinctive wildlife, offering genuine encounters with the natural environment rather than rushed sightseeing.
50 minfrom AUD $47
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (6pax)
Skip the taxi queue at Sunshine Coast Airport and arrive in Noosa refreshed. This private transfer gets up to six passengers from tarmac to accommodation in under an hour, with a driver who meets you at arrivals, loads your bags, and knows the route cold. Air-conditioned comfort throughout—the antidote to cramped rideshare.
30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $175
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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Arrival Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Luxury Van
Skip the taxi queue and arrive in Brisbane with a dedicated driver waiting at the gate. This private transfer whisks you from Brisbane Airport to your accommodation in a luxury van within 25 minutes, handled by a professional who tracks your flight and meets you on arrival. The vehicle is cleaned between each trip, bottled water is on hand, and your driver sorts the luggage whilst you settle in. Airport taxes and parking are bundled in—just tip if the service warrants it.
25 minfrom AUD $204
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer
Hughes provides private airport transfers in Adelaide with professional chauffeurs and a fleet of sedans, SUVs, and coaches. Operating for over 115 years across Australia, they handle arrivals and departures with 24/7 availability. The service covers the airport to your destination with climate-controlled vehicles, bottled water included, and options for child seats, luggage trailers, and assistance with prams.
5 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $121
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
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45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour
Watch Vivid Sydney's illuminations from the water on a 45-minute open-top jet boat journey. You'll drift slowly through Sydney Harbour with unobstructed views of the Opera House sails and Harbour Bridge as they shift through vibrant colour sequences. The open design means 360-degree sightlines—no pillars or windows blocking the display. Bring your own snacks and settle in to watch the light show without the city crowds.
45 minfrom AUD $59
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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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.
35 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $200
★ 5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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45-Minute Cape Cleveland Scenic Helicopter Flight from Townsville
Lift off from Townsville for a 45-minute helicopter sweep along the Coral Sea coast, skirting Magnetic Island's eastern edge and Cape Cleveland's 1879 lighthouse perched on exposed cliff. You'll track shipwrecks and fringing reefs scattered across crystalline bays, then swing inland past wetlands before looping back over the sprawl of North Queensland's largest city. A pilot provides running commentary throughout.
45 minfrom AUD $676
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Wine Tasting Experience
Spend 45 minutes at Rowlee Wines exploring cool-climate vintages beneath Mount Canobolas. A certified guide walks you through two decades of winemaking at this family-run boutique producer. Taste award-winning drops whilst learning how the regional terroir shapes each wine's character. The cellar sits on accessible grounds with easy parking and facilities.
45 minfrom AUD $15
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Sydney's Lavender Bay: An Audio Tour by ABC Broadcaster
Self-guided audio walk from Milson's Point to Lavender Bay, narrated by an ABC broadcaster and triggered by your phone's GPS. You'll trace the foreshore's working harbour history, duck through Luna Park's artistic corners, and finish in Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden—a transformed slice of wasteland tucked between bushland and water. The VoiceMap app feeds you commentary at the right spots; pause, wander, or sit as long as you like. Takes roughly 30 minutes, though there's no clock running.
30 minfrom AUD $10
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Perth Scenic Flight - City River and Beaches
This 30-minute scenic flight departs Jandakot Airport and charts Perth from the air, tracking the Swan River's curves through the city before sweeping past King's Park and the central business district. The route continues westward over Cottesloe and the Indian Ocean's coastline, then loops back via Fremantle and the river mouth. You'll land with a clearer sense of how Perth's geography actually fits together—the river's role, the beach sprawl, the urban density all visible at once.
30 minfrom AUD $315
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
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South West Rocks: Smoky Cape Lighthouse Tour
A 45-minute guided walk with an NPWS ranger up to New South Wales's tallest lighthouse at Smoky Cape, near South West Rocks. Small group tours let you explore the lighthouse structure and expansive coastal views with an expert who knows the landscape's ecology and maritime history. The ascent is steep and involves a ladder and tight internal stairs, so moderate fitness is required.
45 minfrom AUD $15
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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Luxury Van, Private Transfer, Cairns Airport -Trinity Beach.
Skip the queue and ride in comfort from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach in a spacious, air-conditioned van. This 20-minute private transfer gets you collected at the terminal and delivered straight to your accommodation, with a driver who knows the route cold. The vehicle fits families easily, comes stocked with bottled water, and includes properly fitted child seats at no extra cost. One brief stop along the way is fair game if you need it.
20 minfrom AUD $131
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Wander through 25 acres of Victorian gardens near Melbourne featuring two hedge mazes and a lavender labyrinth planted with over 1000 flowering specimens. Spend anywhere from half an hour to a full day exploring open lawns perfect for spreading a picnic blanket, letting kids loose on the new wooden playground, or simply getting delightfully lost among the paths. A scavenger hunt sheet keeps curious minds engaged as you navigate the twists and turns.
30 min – 7 hoursfrom AUD $22
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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Cairns hotels to Cairns Airport(CNS) - Departure Private Transfer
Skip the taxi queue and get a dedicated driver to collect you from your Cairns hotel and deliver you straight to the airport terminal. This 10-minute private transfer removes the stress of shared shuttles and tight departure windows. Your driver arrives on schedule with your flight details in hand, so you can relax knowing you'll make your gate on time.
10 minfrom AUD $72
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Skyline Melbourne Pass
Spin 35 metres above the Yarra River on Melbourne's Ferris Wheel, then test your putting skills at Straya-Mania Mini Golf before settling in at South Wharf Social to watch the city lights. This riverside complex in central Melbourne works for anyone from babies to grandparents, offering views and low-key entertainment across a flexible 8-minute to 1-hour window. Perfect for a quick break between sightseeing or an extended afternoon of casual fun.
8 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $15
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Luxury Van
Skip the airport queue chaos with a private luxury van collecting you straight from Sydney Airport's arrivals hall. Your driver tracks your flight and waits up to an hour at no extra charge, then whisks you into the city in a spacious Mercedes, Cadillac or GMC. Takes about 25 minutes depending on traffic. All airport fees and parking included—you just settle in and watch Sydney roll past.
25 minfrom AUD $184
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
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Luxury Vehicle Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Hotel Transfer
Arrive in Brisbane without the airport transfer stress. A driver meets you at the terminal with real-time flight tracking, then whisks you to your hotel in a luxury sedan or minibus. The service covers door-to-door transport across Australian cities, with options for individuals, families, and corporate groups. Parking and government fees are included, so you pay nothing extra.
1 min – 10 hoursfrom AUD $147
★ 5.0 (57)
🐠 Water Activities
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Inner Reef Explorer - 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight
Fly by helicopter from Cairns across Trinity Inlet and the inner Great Barrier Reef in 30 minutes, spotting WWII relics at False Cape and the rainforest-covered Green Island before banking north over Arlington Reef's marine life hotspots. You'll circle Vlasoff Cay's shifting sandbanks and return via the lush Great Dividing Range, with a pilot providing local insight throughout.
30 minfrom AUD $464
★ 5.0 (77)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Airlie Beach Trike Tours
Explore Airlie Beach on a three-wheeled motorised trike, with routes tailored to your interests over 30 minutes to three hours. You'll ride as a passenger with your own helmet-mounted Bluetooth connection to chat with the pilot and fellow traveller, ask questions in real time, and pivot your route on the fly. The operator researches answers on the spot if needed. It's the only flexible guided trike experience on offer locally.
30 min – 3 hoursfrom AUD $75
★ 5.0 (68)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock
Grab a bird's-eye view of Hunter Valley's vineyard patchwork on a swift 10-minute helicopter jaunt from Cessnock. Perfect for those short on time but keen to see how the region's rolling hills and sprawling cellar doors fit together. You'll land at the airfield with all fees covered, though you'll need to arrange your own transport to and from the departure point.
10 minfrom AUD $153
★ 5.0 (219)
🐠 Water Activities
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50 Minutes, Southport GC Aqua Park Inflatable Water Activity
Spend 50 minutes bouncing across Southport's award-winning inflatable water park on the Gold Coast. This high-octane saltwater course suits families with kids aged 5–15 and active adults keen to test their nerve. You'll climb, jump, and navigate floating obstacles whilst wearing a provided life jacket. The park sits centrally on the Gold Coast with public transport nearby, making it an accessible way to burn energy and create memories with minimal fuss.
50 minfrom AUD $29
★ 5.0 (90)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Gold Coast Jet Boat Experience - No Slow Zones, Maximum Thrill
Arro Jet's 45-minute blast across Gold Coast Broadwater cuts loose with tight high-speed turns, hard spins, and full 360-degree pivots. Seasoned pilots push the boat to its limits with no restricted zones—just raw acceleration and sharp manoeuvres on open water. You'll wear a life jacket and spray gear, get a safety run-through, and park free onsite.
45 minfrom AUD $69
★ 5.0 (79)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Day Keeper Tour
Spend 45 minutes at Devils@Cradle sanctuary in Tasmania with a knowledgeable guide observing Tasmanian devils in their natural daytime routines. Watch them rest in dens, bask in the sun, wrestle with each other, or dig for meals while learning about their behaviour and the site's conservation efforts. You'll move at your own pace through the grounds, getting close views of these remarkable marsupials and understanding the work that keeps them thriving.
45 minfrom AUD $28
★ 5.0 (210)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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45 Minute Extreme Adrenaline Rush Ride
Pilot a high-powered jet boat through Sydney Harbour's iconic waterways, executing sharp turns and dramatic acceleration runs that'll test your nerve. This 45-minute adrenaline mission trades sightseeing for pure speed and spray, with the boat's responsive handling putting you at the centre of each manoeuvre. Grip the rails as your captain pushes the throttle and carves aggressive arcs across the water.
45 minfrom AUD $89
★ 5.0 (20)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Barossa Valley Deluxe: 30-Minute Helicopter Flight
A 40-minute helicopter circuit over South Australia's Barossa Valley, departing from Hoffnungsthal and looping past the region's landmark wineries, horse studs, and historic settlements. You'll cross Seppeltsfield, Maggie Beer's property, Penfolds, Wolf Blass, and Jacobs Creek, descending via Tanunda before sweeping over the Barossa Goldfields and the Whispering Wall reservoir. Your pilot narrates the landmarks below, and you can photograph the landscape on your own device.
40 minfrom AUD $825
★ 5.0 (20)
🛕 Culture & History
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The Romance Package (Bell Tower tour for 2 people, plus personalised Love Lock)
Climb Perth's Bell Tower with a partner and ring the royal bells across five public levels, including the observation deck. While your engraved Love Lock is being crafted, you'll tour the tower's history and handle the historic bells themselves. Collect your finished lock—engraved with names and a date of your choosing—at the end, ready to attach to the chain or take home as a keepsake. Roughly 45 minutes to an hour.
45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $70
★ 5.0 (19)
✈️ Transfers
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MOSSMAN GORGE TRANSFER between Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge (return)
Return shuttle service between Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge, a 20-minute journey into the Daintree rainforest. Departs Port Douglas at 9am, returns from the gorge at 2:30pm. Family-owned operator providing shared transport to one of Australia's oldest natural landscapes and a site of deep cultural significance to Indigenous peoples. Gorge entry fees separate.
20 minfrom AUD $60
★ 4.9 (1,544)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes
Tear across the Gold Coast Broadwater in a high-powered jet boat for 55 minutes of pure velocity. You'll experience sharp turns, 360-degree spins and shallow-water racing that'll leave your heart hammering. The boat cuts through the water with precision while you grip the sides, fully kitted out in safety gear. It's a straightforward adrenaline hit on Australia's most famous beach playground—expect to arrive soaked and grinning.
55 minfrom AUD $85
★ 4.9 (876)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist
Tear across Sydney Harbour in a high-powered jet boat built for adrenaline. The Thunder Twist delivers thirty minutes of full-throttle action—sharp turns, sudden accelerations, and jaw-dropping spins that'll test your nerve. You'll get waterproof ponchos and locker storage, then it's straight into the chaos. The boat holds up to 23 passengers, so expect a wild shared experience rather than an intimate cruise. It's chaos on water, pure and simple.
30 minfrom AUD $68
★ 4.9 (80)
🐠 Water Activities
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Outer Reef Odyssey - 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight
Soar over the northern Great Barrier Reef on a 40-minute helicopter flight that pushes to Arlington Reef and beyond, tracing the continental shelf edge where water depths exceed 300 metres. You'll sweep past Green Island and Vlasoff Cay, tracking across textured coral formations and crystalline shallows whilst your pilot shares local knowledge of reef ecology and marine life. The vast Queensland sky frames every angle—ideal for serious photography.
40 minfrom AUD $584
★ 4.9 (31)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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30-Minute Sydney Harbour and Olympic Park Helicopter Tour
A 30-minute helicopter flight departing Bankstown Airport that sweeps north over Sydney Olympic Park before tracking the Parramatta River to Harbour. You'll pass the Bridge and Opera House at close range, spot the mansions dotting the foreshore, and circle back for head-on views of the CBD skyline and Fort Denison. The pilot handles navigation while you focus on the camera.
30 minfrom AUD $335
★ 4.9 (838)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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40-Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Cairns
See the Great Barrier Reef's sprawling coral expanse from the air on this 40-minute scenic flight departing Cairns. A pilot provides live commentary as you gain perspective on the reef's vast structure and distinctive patterns. Morning and early afternoon departures between 09:30 and 14:30 offer the clearest water colours for photography. The flight duration strikes a balance between glimpsing the reef's geography and capturing detailed shots.
40 minfrom AUD $239
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