Things to do in Australia
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South Australia Chocolate Tour: Hahndorf to Barossa Day TripYou’ll wander Hahndorf’s German streets sampling pastries, pick fresh strawberries at Beerenberg Farm, share a vineyard lunch paired with local wines in Barossa Valley, and finish your day relaxing by Maggie Beer’s pond with chocolate or gelato in hand. Expect laughter, honest flavors, and small surprises along the way—it sticks with you.
Tasman Peninsula: Wilderness Cruise & Port Arthur Day TourYou’ll ride a wilderness cruise along Tasmania’s wildest coastline, spot seals sunbathing under soaring cliffs, then walk through Port Arthur’s haunting ruins with time to explore at your own pace. Lunch is included and you’ll hear real local stories from your guide—expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Hobart.
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner CruiseYou board a working tall ship at dusk, sail past Sydney's major landmarks for two hours, and eat a seasonal three-course dinner while the light changes and the city lights come on. The ship moves under sail or engine, the menu shifts with the season, and the crew shares the history of what you're passing. No restaurant barge, no fixed table—just the Harbour, the ship, and the view from the deck.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Sydney Harbour's main sights without planning transport or timing—the ship departs at dusk, the dinner happens on board, and you're back on land when the evening is done.
Snorkeling Whitsunday Islands: Camira sailing catamaranCamira is a full-day sailing tour from Airlie Beach through the Whitsunday Islands, with a guided walk to Hill Inlet lookout, swimming and snorkeling at Whitehaven Beach and a fringing reef, and a cooked BBQ lunch on board. The catamaran carries capped numbers so you have room to move, and the boat serves beer, wine and cider from 10am. Children are welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day combining sailing, hiking and reef snorkeling in one trip—the guided walk to Hill Inlet is steep and the snorkel requires water confidence, but meals and gear are provided on board.
Melbourne: Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight & City ViewsYou get picked up before dawn, float over Melbourne's CBD and landmarks for an hour as the city wakes, hear the pilot's commentary, and return by mid-morning. The flight includes transfer both ways, so you only have to show up at the meeting point. Wind and weather determine the exact route, but the MCG and Museum appear on most flights.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Melbourne from the air without arranging their own transport or timing — the pickup and flight window are fixed, which is what makes an early morning possible if you're not a planner. Expect to be out from before sunrise through mid-morning; that's the trade for catching the city when the light is best and the air is calm.
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.
Gold Coast Tandem Skydive: 12,000ft Jump & Beach LandingYou'll complete 15 minutes of ground training, climb to 12,000 feet from the International Airport, freefall for 45 seconds over the beaches, float under parachute for 4 to 5 minutes, and land on Kirra beach with your jump certificate. All fees, training and the beach landing are included; no separate charges.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to skydive without the months of solo training — the instructor handles the technical work, so you get the freefall and the view without learning to pack a parachute or manage an aircraft exit on your own.
Hobart: Kayak City Tour with Waterfront Lunch & Local GuideYou’ll paddle through Hobart’s working harbor with a local guide, glide past historic homes and tall ships, and eat fresh fish & chips right from your kayak. Expect close-up city views you can’t get on foot, easy conversation, maybe even spotting seals or dolphins if you’re lucky — plus plenty of small moments you’ll remember after you dry off.
Canberra Full Day Tour: Parliament House & War MemorialA full-day guided tour of Canberra covers Mount Ainslie's lookout, Parliament House (Old and New), the Australian War Memorial and the city's diplomatic district, with an expert local guide, transport and all entry fees included. The tour runs eight hours and ends with the Last Post Ceremony at the War Memorial. Children from age 6 are welcome; pickup is available at major hotels.Is it for me?The eight-hour pace means you cover Parliament House, the War Memorial and Mount Ainslie in a single day without building the itinerary yourself—the guide handles the timing and the route, so the landmarks and the stories hold together without gaps.
Tamborine Mountain: Wine & Distillery Day Tour with LunchYou’ll swap city noise for fresh Tamborine Mountain air as you taste boutique wines and small-batch spirits with locals who know their stuff. Expect easy conversation over tastings, a relaxed 2-course lunch with valley views, and plenty of time to just soak it all in—with pickup included so you can unwind fully.
Barossa Valley & Hahndorf: Wine Tastings, Maggie Beer & German VillageYou’ll start your Barossa Valley day trip at Maggie Beer’s farm shop before tasting wines at historic Chateau Tanunda and family-run Kies Wines. Enjoy lunch among the vineyards and wander Hahndorf’s quirky German streets for coffee or cake. Expect laughter from your guide, plenty of sensory surprises, and moments you’ll want to linger in.
Byron Bay: Glow Worms, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim TourYou’ll wander ancient rainforests near Byron Bay with a local guide, swim (if you dare) beneath a wild waterfall, share vegan dinner as dusk settles in, then walk softly through darkness to see glow-worms light up hidden corners of Nightcap forest. Let yourself feel small under old trees and come back changed in ways you didn’t expect.
Sydney The Rocks: Historic Pubs Walking Tour & Craft BeerYou walk through Sydney's oldest neighborhood, stopping at four historic pubs for a drink at each one while your guide tells you the stories of convicts, gangs, plagues and the laws that shaped how Australians drank. The 2.5-hour tour includes your choice of craft beer, wine, cider or soft drink at every stop, and you end knowing The Rocks not as a tourist area but as the place where Sydney's real history happened.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand The Rocks as more than a tourist area — the fixed route and included drinks at each stop mean you're not deciding where to go or what to order, just listening to the actual history of where you're standing.
Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: 5 Viewing DecksA half-day whale watching cruise from Hervey Bay on the purpose-built catamaran Quick Cat II, with 5 viewing decks on 3 levels designed to give every passenger an unobstructed view of humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirds in the Great Sandy Straits and Platypus Bay. Choose between a morning tour with complimentary light breakfast or an afternoon departure; both include live crew commentary, tea, coffee and refreshments onboard. The vessel is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, with infants and small children able to ride in a pram or stroller.Is it for me?Book the morning tour if you want breakfast included and prefer an early start; the afternoon departure works better if you're exploring Hervey Bay earlier in the day and want to end your afternoon on the water.
Port Douglas: Outer Reef Sail & Snorkel with Mackay Cay StopYou’ll step straight onto a catamaran in Port Douglas and sail out by wind power toward Mackay Cay’s white sands. Guided by local marine biologists, you’ll snorkel vibrant reefs teeming with life, try out a glass-bottom boat ride if you want a break from swimming, and share lunch with fellow travelers before heading home sun-warmed and salt-haired.
Sydney Opera House: 1-Hour Tour & Harbour DiningYou get a guided walk through one of the world's most recognizable buildings, then a meal with a view that most visitors only get from the outside. The tour covers the architecture and stories behind the design, and the dining venues are right there, so you don't have to leave the precinct or figure out where to eat. Redeem your ticket stub after the tour and order from the set menu—main and drink included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside the Opera House and eat with the view, without arranging a separate restaurant reservation—the tour and dining are bundled, so you move straight from the backstage stories to a table overlooking the harbour.
Sydney Pub Crawl: 4 Venues, 4 Drinks, Free EntryA pub crawl through Sydney's nightlife venues with entry to 4 bars and clubs, 1 drink per venue, and free pizza included. A guide leads the group from the first venue around 8pm through to the final club, which runs until 3am; you meet other travelers, get a wristband for drink discounts at each stop, and skip the entry fees that normally cost $20 to $50 per venue. Valid ID or passport required; minimum age 18.Is it for me?This is a shared group crawl led by a guide, so you move between venues as a group and meet other travelers along the way—ideal if you want the social energy and someone else handling the route and timing. If you prefer to bar-hop on your own schedule or explore solo, a self-guided night works better, but this crawl removes the logistics of finding venues, negotiating cover charges, and figuring out where to go next.
Litchfield: Top End Safari Camp Day Tour with Helicopter & Croc PoolYou’ll ride a helicopter over Litchfield’s vast floodplains, skim across channels by airboat spotting crocodiles, cruise Sweets Lagoon for birdwatching and BBQ lunch, then swim face-to-face (but safe) with a saltwater croc before watching an expert feeding demo. It’s wild, unpredictable fun—the kind that leaves you smiling at mud on your shoes.
Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise: Full 12km trail with breakfastThe full Uluru base walk is a 6-hour guided tour around the 12-kilometre trail at the foot of the monolith, starting before sunrise in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Your guide shares the Tjukurpa stories of Kuniya and Liru and other Aboriginal creation narratives tied to the rock, points out waterholes and ancient rock art sites, and explains Uluru's cultural significance to the Anangu people. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an outback picnic breakfast carried in a supplied satchel, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included; the guide speaks English and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Small groups suit travelers who want to ask questions and linger at the rock art and waterholes without being rushed through a fixed schedule. The full 12-kilometre base trail is for walkers with at least moderate fitness; if you prefer a shorter route or a vehicle-based tour, other Uluru options exist.
Brisbane: Australia Zoo Day Trip with Hotel Pickup & EntryYou're picked up from your Brisbane hotel and driven to Australia Zoo in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, with entry and a driver included. You spend at least six hours exploring at your own pace, catching the live shows in the Crocoseum and visiting the Wildlife Hospital. The driver brings you back to your hotel in the late afternoon, so you don't arrange transport or tickets separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit Australia Zoo from Brisbane without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately — the pickup from your hotel and included admission are what make a full day possible without the logistics.
