Things to do in Australia
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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours Sydney: 3 Wineries & GinYou're picked up from central Sydney and driven to three Hunter Valley wineries for tastings of Shiraz, Semillon and other local varieties. Lunch with wine or beer is included at The Farm, along with a wine-and-chocolate pairing. You'll see inside a working cellar, walk Hunter Valley Gardens, and return to Sydney in the afternoon. The whole tour runs carbon neutral, and the driver-guide handles all the navigation and timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want Hunter Valley's best wineries without arranging your own transport, timing three stops, or navigating the region—the fixed itinerary and included lunch handle all of that, and the carbon offset means the day aligns with how you want to travel.
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Full DayYou start with a river cruise spotting crocodiles and wildlife in the mangroves, walk through Mossman Gorge alongside the Mossman River, and explore the Cape Tribulation section of Daintree National Park on a second boat tour. Lunch, morning tea, park fees and hotel pickup are all included. The full day is built around what a local guide knows—the animals, the geology, the way this rainforest actually works.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Port Douglas who want to see the Daintree without arranging their own transport or park logistics. The full day is what makes fitting the river cruises, the gorge walk and the Cape Tribulation section into one trip possible—expect to be out from early morning through afternoon, with the guide setting the pace.
Adelaide Hills & River Murray Lunch Cruise: 3-hour paddle wheelerThis 8.5-hour tour from Adelaide combines a drive through the Adelaide Hills with a 3-hour lunch cruise on the Captain Proud, a side paddle wheeler on the Murray River. You start at Mount Lofty for panoramic views over the city, pass Thorngrove Manor and the 1860s Bridgewater Mill, then board the boat for a 2-course meal and time on deck or in the observation area watching the river landscape. The tour ends with free time to explore Hahndorf, Australia's oldest surviving German settlement. Groups stay under 24 passengers, a live English-speaking guide leads the day, and pickup is included.Is it for me?The small group size (under 24 passengers) and fixed itinerary mean the day stays organized without you building it—transport, the cruise timing and the meal are all arranged so you move through the Adelaide Hills and the Murray River without managing logistics between stops.
Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise: Boom-Net SwimA 1.5-hour afternoon dolphin-watching cruise in Port Stephens puts you on the water with a live guide to spot wild bottlenose dolphins and learn about their behavior. The boat stays in the best sighting areas and passes the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands. Boom-net rides are included — you can take a dip or float in the net while the crew watches for dolphins. Bring swim gear if you want to use it; the experience works just as well from the deck.Is it for me?The 1.5-hour afternoon slot works for a free afternoon or a first visit to Port Stephens — you're on the water watching wild dolphins instead of planning a longer day trip, and the boom net is there if you want to cool off, but you can skip it and stay dry the whole time.
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day TourYou're picked up from Melbourne CBD and driven to Emerald Lake for a walk and lunch, then board the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train through the Dandenong Ranges to Belgrave. After a scenic drive to The Nobbies boardwalk with ocean and seal views, you reach Phillip Island for dinner and the nightly Penguin Parade, where little penguins emerge from the waves and cross the sand to their burrows. The coach returns you to Melbourne CBD in the evening, with all entry fees and transport included.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Phillip Island and Dandenong Ranges highlights in one day without arranging three separate transport bookings and entry fees — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle the logistics so you just show up and step off the coach.
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip & Snorkel with LunchYou’ll sail from Cairns with a small group toward Upolu Reef, guided by locals who know every patch of coral and current. Snorkel alongside turtles and giant clams in clear water, then share a tropical buffet lunch on deck as sunlight flickers off the sea. There’s plenty of laughter (and snacks) before drifting back toward shore—leaving you sun-warmed and quietly happy.
Longreach sunset cruise: Dinner show Thomson River nightA 4-hour evening cruise down the Thomson River in Longreach, Queensland, aboard a heritage paddlewheeler with riverside seating, followed by a moored camp-fire dinner and the Starlight's Spectacular Sound & Light Show at Outback Pioneers' river camp. The boat departs at sunset, includes a 2-course stockman's meal, billy tea and damper, live bush poet entertainment, and concludes under the stars. Pickup is included; dietary requirements can be arranged in advance.Is it for me?The cruise moves at a gentle pace with no walking required beyond boarding and moving around the boat and camp, so it suits anyone who wants the outback experience without physical strain. The evening runs 4 hours from sunset onwards, which means a late finish by the campfire—ideal if you're staying in Longreach and want to make the most of a single night.
Jumping Crocodile Cruise Adelaide River: Indigenous-owned tourA one-hour jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River with a live English-speaking guide who teaches the ecology and behaviour of saltwater crocodiles and the river's other inhabitants. The boat is purpose-built for the experience, and the operation is Indigenous-owned with an Animal Ethics Policy endorsed by NT Parks & Wildlife, prioritizing the safety of passengers and animals alike.Is it for me?Most jumping crocodile cruises on the Adelaide River are commercial operations; this one is Indigenous-owned and holds the first Animal Ethics Policy endorsed by NT Parks & Wildlife, so the guide's focus is ecology and animal welfare alongside the experience itself.
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Aboriginal Heritage WalkThe Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is a 90-minute guided tour led by an Aboriginal guide through the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation. You learn how First Peoples traditionally used native plants for food, tools and medicine, and gain insight into their living culture and ongoing connection to country. The walk starts at 11:00am from the Visitor Centre and is fully hosted; check in 15 minutes early.Is it for me?Book this walk if you want to learn directly from an Aboriginal guide rather than read about First Peoples' heritage—the guide's knowledge and interpretation is what makes the difference between a botanical tour and a cultural one.
Jet Ski Safari Brisbane: 2.5 hours on your own skiYou ride your own jetski for 2 to 2.5 hours through Brisbane River and Moreton Bay, guided by certified staff, with no license or experience needed. The tour includes a 30-minute safety briefing, a 2025 Seadoo, life vest, bottled water, and a maximum group of ten. You'll see the city skyline, bridges, and waterfront mansions, with a chance of dolphins or turtles. Book at least 15 minutes before your departure time at City Botanic Gardens River Hub.Is it for me?Right for anyone 16 or older who wants to control their own watercraft and see Brisbane from the river and bay without needing a license or prior experience—the guided format and small group size mean you get instruction and safety without the learning curve.
Margaret River: Full-Day Wine & Food Tour with LunchYou visit four wineries and a barrel room, taste wines at each stop, enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine at Woody Nook, sample onsite chocolate and olive oil skincare products, and finish with an optional brewery stop. All tastings and lunch are included; the tour runs as a small group with a local guide who takes you to places they'd actually go themselves.Is it for me?This suits anyone who wants to taste Margaret River wines without the formality, eat a proper lunch, and meet the people actually making the wine—the fixed itinerary and included tastings mean you don't have to plan the day yourself or budget for each stop separately.
Port Douglas: Low Isles Snorkelling Half Day with Glass Bottom BoatYou snorkel the Low Isles coral gardens with or without a guide, take a guided walk around the island, and ride the glass-bottom boat to see the reef from below — all in four hours from Port Douglas with a max group of 23. Snorkelling gear, coffee, tea and snacks are included; pick morning or afternoon depending on your schedule.Is it for me?Right for snorkellers of any level who want to see the reef without arranging their own transport or gear — the 4-hour window and small group size mean you're back in Port Douglas by early afternoon or evening, depending on which departure you choose.
Green Island Snorkeling Tour from Cairns with Glass Bottom BoatSnorkeling at Green Island combines reef diving from the beach with a glass bottom boat tour of the same waters, 45 minutes by catamaran from Cairns. The island itself is a 6,000-year-old coral cay ringed by rainforest—the only one on the Great Barrier Reef with one—so your day splits between the water and the lush canopy. Equipment, pool access and a self-guided island walk are included; you choose between a morning or mid-morning departure and a half-day or full-day stay.Is it for me?Pick the half-day if you want to snorkel and see the reef without leaving most of your day; choose the full-day option to add the rainforest walk and pool time between water activities.
Margaret River: Winery & Brewery Tour with Gourmet LunchYou're picked up from your accommodation around 10am and spend six hours visiting seven Margaret River wineries, breweries, and food producers. Tastings include wine, beer, cheese, chocolate, and optional wild foods; lunch is served at a winery around 1pm. You're back by 5pm, and the guide covers the region's wine-making process and Aboriginal and pioneer heritage along the way. Hotel drop-off is included.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to taste Margaret River's wines and breweries without driving yourself, and you have a full day to spend. The six hours and seven stops are what make the pace relaxed rather than rushed, and the lunch break keeps the tastings from blurring together.
Launceston: Hollybank Zipline Tour & Longest Forest RideYou’ll clip in with expert guides and soar across Hollybank’s blue gum forest canopy on six ziplines — including Australia’s longest ride over Piper River. With small groups and digital photos included, this day trip from Launceston lets you feel both nerves and awe (plus a few laughs) high above Tasmania’s wild side.
Kings Canyon Day Trip from Uluru with Rim Walk & BreakfastYou’ll start your day early with hotel pickup from Ayers Rock Resort and breakfast at a real working cattle station before heading out for either the full Kings Canyon Rim Walk or an easier stroll along the creek bed. There’s time for lunch and even a swim before heading back toward Uluru — expect quiet moments, big skies, and stories you’ll carry home.
Cape Tribulation: Rainforest Walk, Daintree River Cruise & Beach LunchYou’ll step into ancient rainforests on guided walks, cross the Daintree River by ferry, enjoy a picnic lunch right on Cape Tribulation Beach, and spot crocodiles during a river cruise. Swim at Mossman Gorge if you feel brave (the water’s cold!), or just listen to birdsong under giant trees. It’s less about ticking boxes and more about feeling part of something wild.
Kayaking Adelaide: Mangrove Creeks & DolphinsGuided kayaking in Adelaide's mangrove creeks, 25 minutes from the CBD, where you paddle past shipwrecks and watch for resident dolphins and migratory birds. The trip runs three hours with a skilled guide, all kayak equipment, life jacket and paddle provided; suitable for adults and children over 10 who can paddle. Arrive 15 minutes before departure, which varies by tide time.Is it for me?The departure point is only 25 minutes from Adelaide CBD and has private car parking, so you don't need your own transport or a rental to reach the water. If you're staying in the city or don't have a car, the short drive from Port Adelaide means the trip fits easily into a morning or afternoon without eating a full day.
Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour: Pokolbin WineriesA small-group wine and cheese tour from Sydney to Hunter Valley's Pokolbin area, visiting 3–4 family-owned boutique wineries where winemakers share their craft in person. You taste up to 20 premium Hunter Valley varietals including Semillon and Shiraz, sample local artisan cheeses with expert guidance, enjoy lakeside lunch with a glass of wine, and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach with a certified guide. The tour runs 11 hours and returns to Sydney by early evening; minimum age is 18 for wine tastings.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling without a car—pickup from central Sydney means you skip driving unfamiliar roads and can drink freely throughout the day.
Jewel Cave WA: Guided Tour & Karri Forest Walk OptionYou’ll step into Western Australia’s Jewel Cave with a local guide leading you through immense crystal chambers and sharing strange tales from its past. See ancient stalactites up close, feel the cool underground air on your skin, and finish with an optional walk beneath towering karri trees. There’s something quietly moving about standing where time moves so slowly.
