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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset Dinner & Stargazing Tour with PickupYou’ll feel the desert shift from hot sun to cool night on this Pinnacles tour from Perth — sandboarding at Lancelin Dunes, tasting bush tucker plants, sharing a BBQ dinner as sunset hits those wild limestone spires, then listening to Dreamtime stories while you stargaze with telescopes beside your guide.
Rottnest Island: Ferry & Coach Tour from FremantleYou board a ferry from Fremantle, ride a 90-minute guided coach tour that hits Wadjemup Lighthouse and the West End, then have free afternoon hours to explore car-free beaches and walking trails. The return ferry gets you back by evening. Rottnest Island entry and both ferries are included, so you're not buying tickets separately once you're there.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rottnest Island's main highlights without renting a car or planning your own route — the coach tour and ferry logistics are handled, leaving you free to spend the afternoon however you want once the structured part ends.
Swan Valley Day Trip: Food, Wine & Brewery Tastings from PerthYou’ll taste local wines straight from Swan Valley vineyards, share hot chips at a lively brewery with live music on weekends, and sample fresh cheese and handmade chocolates along the way. With pickup included and a small group vibe, you’ll get stories from your guide plus plenty of time to linger over lunch — it’s more relaxed than you’d expect.
Rockingham: Swim with Wild Dolphins & Seafood LunchYou're picked up from Perth, driven 40 minutes to Rockingham, then suited up and lowered into the water where wild dolphins arrive to investigate. The crew's three decades of familiarity with the local pod means this isn't a staged encounter—it's a genuine interaction in their space. Lunch and all snorkel gear are included, and you're back in the city by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to swim with dolphins without the resort markup or the long flight to a tropical island—Rockingham is 40 minutes from Perth, the crew knows the local pod, and the whole day (swim, lunch, transfer) fits into an afternoon.
Perth Mint Gold Tour: Largest Gold Coin & Live PourYou join an hourly guided talk through the heritage building and vaults, handle actual gold bullion, watch molten gold poured into bars, and see the world's largest gold coin. The tour includes your guide and all exhibition access; the Red CAT bus stops outside, and the whole site is wheelchair accessible with loan chairs available.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Perth wanting to understand the gold story without arranging separate transport — the free CAT bus stops at the door, and hourly talks mean you can show up and join the next one. Plan for a morning or afternoon block rather than a quick stop; the vaults and live pour take time to absorb.
Optus Stadium Tour Perth: Changerooms & Field AccessYou walk through the Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles changerooms, sit on the player benches at ground level, explore the Dennis Commetti Media Centre, and finish with views of the Swan River and Perth skyline from the Victory Lounge. The tour takes 90 minutes, runs three times daily, and is accessible for all ages and abilities. Book a time slot that fits your schedule — tours don't run on event days.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside a major stadium without waiting for a game day or arranging your own access — the tour handles the logistics and takes you through the spaces that stay closed to the public.
Perth Walking Tour: History, Street Art & Local StoriesYou walk 3 kilometers through Perth's central streets, laneways and heritage precincts with a local guide who knows the stories behind the street art, old buildings and new developments. The pace is leisurely, the group stays small, and you get practical recommendations for what to do next. Wheelchair and pram accessible, operates in all weather.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Perth and want to understand the city's layout, history and character before you explore on your own—a local guide and small group mean you get oriented without the feeling of being herded, and the leisurely pace lets you actually absorb what you're seeing.
Perth to Swan Valley: Wine Cruise with Lunch & TastingsYou’ll float from Perth’s bustle straight into Swan Valley’s vineyards, sharing laughs over lunch and local wines on board before tasting at Mandoon Estate. With live music on your return cruise and all food included, it’s an easy day full of small surprises — one that lingers in memory long after you’re back on shore.
Pinnacles Sunset Dinner & Stargazing Small Group TourYou’ll climb windswept dunes near Guilderton, wander wildflower trails or dip your toes at Hangover Bay, then watch sunset colors shift across the Pinnacles desert before sharing a picnic dinner under Western Australia’s night sky—with stargazing stories that linger long after you return to Perth.
Margaret River Day Trip: Caves, Wine & Cape Leeuwin LighthouseYou visit four distinct landmarks — Busselton's 1.8-kilometre jetty, a working brewery with tasting and lunch, Mammoth Cave's guided underground tour, and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse where two oceans meet — all without managing pickups, tickets or timing. Hotel collection and return are included, and the fixed schedule packs the Southwest's highlights into one full day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Southwest's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport, entry fees or timing — the fixed itinerary is what makes four separate landmarks fit into a single trip from Perth.
Perth Swan Valley Wine Tour: Small Group & Gourmet LunchYou get picked up from central Perth, visit premium boutique wineries you wouldn't find on a standard tour, taste sparkling through fortified wines with morning tea and a gourmet lunch included, then finish with chocolate and gourmet food sampling. Small groups mean you're never waiting in a crowd, and the wine-accredited guide does the talking so you don't have to figure it out yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Swan Valley's best wineries without feeling like one of forty people on a coach — the small group size is what makes access to boutique producers possible and keeps the pace unhurried enough to actually enjoy the tasting.
Exmouth, Pinnacles & Ningaloo Reef: 7-Day West Coast ExplorerYou’ll hike through Kalbarri’s deep red gorges, watch wild dolphins play at Monkey Mia before breakfast, and snorkel straight off Coral Bay into Ningaloo Reef’s clear water—all with local guides who actually know these places by heart. Every night is a new spot along Western Australia’s coast, each one leaving its own mark on you.
Avon Valley Balloon Ride from Perth with Breakfast & PickupYou’ll start before dawn with an early pickup in Perth and ride out to Northam for your sunrise hot air balloon flight over Avon Valley. Feel the chill of morning air as you help prepare the balloon, then float quietly above golden fields before sharing breakfast with your group—ending with that sleepy contentment only adventure brings.
Pinnacles Desert & Koalas Day Trip from Perth with SandboardingYou’ll feed kangaroos by hand at Caversham Wildlife Park, share fish & chips in Cervantes while learning about local fishing life, wander among ancient limestone spires in the Pinnacles Desert, then race down Lancelin’s vast dunes by 4WD and sandboard—all with hotel pickup included. It’s a day full of small surprises and big landscapes you won’t forget easily.
Rottnest Island: High-Speed Wildlife Cruise & Ferry from PerthYou board a ferry from Perth, take a 90-minute high-speed wildlife cruise around Rottnest Island where you'll see fur seals and scan for dolphins, then spend the afternoon swimming, snorkeling or cycling. The ferry ride back is included, and you're back in Perth by evening without needing to arrange your own transport or pay separate entry fees.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rottnest Island's wildlife and coastline in one day without arranging your own ferry, paying separate entry fees, or figuring out the timing — the fixed schedule and included transport handle all three, and the high-speed cruise is what gets you to the remote seal colonies instead of the crowded bays.
Perth Bell Tower: Ring Historic Bells & Swan River ViewsYou'll ring the 300-year-old bells from London's Saint Martin church, learn their history from a guide, watch the 6,500kg ANZAC Bell ring at noon from Level 5, and take in Swan River views from the Observation Deck. A coin gets you a tune on the world's first Carillon. Entry covers all five public areas, and the whole visit fits into a couple of hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want a hands-on experience rather than a guided walk-through — ringing the bells yourself is what makes the history feel real, and the observation deck gives you the river views without needing to arrange a separate scenic stop.
Swan Valley: Afternoon Wine, Beer & Chocolate Tour with LunchYou’ll spend an afternoon drifting through Swan Valley’s boutique wineries with a local guide, tasting over 30 wines and sharing stories over a vineyard platter lunch at Sittella Wines. Sample craft beer at a microbrewery and end with as much handmade chocolate as you can handle—all with easy hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Margaret River 3-Day Tour from Perth: Caves, Wineries & LighthouseYou spend three days exploring Margaret River's wineries, caves and coastline with hotel pickup from Perth included. The itinerary covers Mammoth Cave's fossil chambers, Boranup Karri Forest, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, and tastings at five different producers — Redgate, Brown Hill Estate, Edwards Wines, Yahava Koffee Works and Olio Bello. Meals and expert local guides handle the details so you move through the region without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Margaret River's main attractions — caves, forest, lighthouse, wineries — without arranging your own transport, timing or entry tickets. The small group format and local guides mean you move through the region at a pace that lets you actually absorb each stop instead of rushing between them.
Perth - Rottnest Island Ferry: Same-Day Return & PickupYou’ll catch the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island with friendly staff and river views along the way. Enjoy free time exploring beaches or spotting quokkas before your same-day return trip—hotel pickup and WiFi included make it all feel easy. There’s this relaxed pace here that lingers long after you’re back in town.
Swan Valley Wine, Beer & Chocolate Tour from PerthA full-day or half-day guided tour of Swan Valley from Perth, visiting multiple wineries for wine and cheese tastings, a chocolate tasting, and beer at Mandoon Estate's Homestead Brewery. Full-day tours include lunch at the brewery; both options travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide. Minimum age is 18; photo ID may be required.Is it for me?Book the full-day tour if you want the complete Swan Valley experience with lunch and a brewery finish; choose the half-day if you prefer tastings without the meal commitment and have less time in Perth.
