Things to do in Australia
Great Ocean Road Tours20 optionsCruise Sydney40 optionsYarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne20 optionsMelbourne Hot Air Balloon7 optionsDay Trips from Sydney22 optionsWhale Watching Sydney10 optionsCruise Sydney Harbour33 optionsBoat Cruises Melbourne8 optionsDay Trips from Melbourne12 optionsHunter Valley Wine Tour16 optionsMelbourne City Tourist Attractions7 optionsMelbourne Airport Taxi11 options
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Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour with Coffee & ChocolateYou’ll join a small group led by a local through Melbourne’s famous lanes and arcades, sampling rich chocolate and sipping coffee along the way. Expect stories about the city’s quirky past, creative present, and hidden corners you’d never spot alone. It’s less about ticking off sights — more about feeling part of Melbourne for an afternoon.
Mandurah Dolphin Cruise: Wild dolphins guaranteed or sail freeA 75-minute guided cruise through Mandurah's estuary and canals with live commentary on board, departing from the Performing Arts Centre. You'll pass the world-class Ocean Marina, the Venetian-style Port Mandurah Canals lined with luxury homes, and the RAMSAR-listed Creery Wetlands. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins are guaranteed—if you don't see them, you sail again free. The shallow waterways are where dolphins feed and play; you may see them jumping or riding the boat's wake. A live tank on board shows the blue swimmer crabs and Western Rock Lobster the region is known for, and the guide shares Mandurah's history from Aboriginal times onward.Is it for me?The 75-minute window leaves room for a morning or afternoon in Mandurah without eating the whole day—book the cruise, grab the free churros, and still have time to explore the town or the waterfront. If you're traveling with young kids, the on-deck activities and the guarantee mean you're not gambling on a sighting; if dolphins don't show, you come back at no extra cost.
Sydney Beer & Brewery Tour: Taste Craft Beers Behind the ScenesYou get picked up and driven to three working breweries where you taste at each stop and meet the people behind the beer. A local guide handles the route and the context, so you're learning as you go. The whole thing takes three hours, groups stay under ten, and you're back with enough of the day left to do something else.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about Sydney's craft beer scene who wants to skip the guesswork and meet the brewers themselves. Plan for three hours out of your day — that's what makes visiting three working breweries and tasting at each one possible.
Magnetic Island: Full Island Tour with Wildlife & Local GuideYou’ll join a small group on Magnetic Island with a local guide who knows every story and shortcut. Spot rare rock wallabies at Geoffrey Bay, walk among butterflies if it’s winter, explore a quirky museum in Picnic Bay, then unwind with lunch by Horseshoe Bay’s water before heading back to Townsville feeling like you’ve really seen Maggie.
Melbourne: Street Art Laneways Tour & Blender Studios VisitYou’ll follow a street artist through Melbourne’s famous laneways, catch the scent of fresh spray paint in Hosier Lane, then end up inside Blender Studios for snacks and drinks while meeting real artists at work. It’s not just about seeing murals — you’ll feel part of the city’s creative pulse for an afternoon.
Kuranda: Barron River Cruise & Wildlife with Local GuideYou’ll float quietly along Kuranda’s Barron River as local guides share stories about ancient rainforest life and point out crocodiles or turtles hiding along the banks. With five daily departures and live commentary included, you’ll catch glimpses of rare birds or maybe even a cassowary if luck’s on your side—leaving you with that calm feeling only slow travel brings.
Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula: Day Tour with Harbour CruiseYou’ll taste local chocolate, stroll through lavender fields near Port Arthur, stand above wild cliffs at Maingon Bay, and drift across historic waters on a harbour cruise—all in one day trip from Hobart with pickup included. The mix of convict stories and salty air might just stay with you longer than you expect.
Blue Mountains: Small Group Wildlife & Scenic Day Trip SydneyYou’ll sip tea beside kangaroos, stand in silence beneath ancient cliffs at Katoomba, hear legends of the Three Sisters, and taste local flavors over lunch with valley views. With hotel pickup and a small group, you’ll feel both looked after and free to wander—a day that lingers long after you’re home.
Brisbane: XXXX Brewery Tour & Beer TastingYou get a 90-minute guided walk through XXXX's production floor with safety gear, close-up views of the packaging line (weekdays only), instruction on pouring technique, and three fresh beer tastings in the bar. The tour includes a local guide and wraps by early afternoon, leaving time to explore Brisbane afterward or stay for another drink.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how a major brewery actually operates without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed 90-minute slot and included guide handle both, and weekday visits let you watch the full packaging line in action.
McLaren Vale Wine Tasting & Glenelg: Half-Day from AdelaideYou taste wines at two established McLaren Vale cellar doors, drive through the Onkaparinga Hills watching for wildlife, and finish with a beach walk in Glenelg before hotel drop-off. The small-group format (max 20) keeps the pace conversational, and your guide handles all the driving so you're free to focus on the region itself. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean no transport logistics to manage.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste McLaren Vale wines without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself — the half-day format fits an afternoon without eating into the rest of your day, and the small group keeps the experience conversational rather than crowded.
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.
Whitsundays: Crocodile Safari River Cruise & Wetlands BBQYou’ll ride out from Airlie Beach for a day trip into Queensland’s wild side: cruising Proserpine River searching for crocodiles with a local guide, bumping through Goorganga Plains by tractor wagon, and sharing barbecue lunch plus billy tea under open sky. Expect laughter, unexpected wildlife moments, and a real taste of wetlands life—it’ll stick with you longer than you think.
Aquaduck Gold Coast: 1-hour city and river tourThe Aquaduck Gold Coast is a 1-hour amphibious tour departing from Surfers Paradise that combines a city drive with a river cruise. You travel past waterfront mansions and Gold Coast landmarks aboard a vehicle that transitions from street to water, with live English commentary throughout. Children get to take the wheel and receive a captain's certificate at the end.Is it for me?The tour runs one hour from start to finish with no walking required—you stay seated the entire time, making it easy for families with young children, elderly travellers, or anyone wanting a quick overview without leaving the vehicle.
Moreton Island: Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise with LunchYou’ll start your day with fresh coffee and pastries as you leave Brisbane behind for Moreton Island’s white beaches. Snorkel among the Tangalooma Wrecks with a local guide, then refuel with a tropical buffet lunch—think king prawns and roast chicken—before relaxing or paddle boarding in crystal-clear water. End your trip spotting dolphins and turtles from the boat, with salt still on your skin.
Melbourne Food Tour: 6 Tastings & Hidden LanewaysYou walk through Melbourne's laneways and Chinatown with a local guide, stopping for six tastings: coffee, dumplings, pastries, cheese, Vegemite, and a rotating secret dish, plus wine. The guide reveals the city's gold-rush and European history as you move between Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, and hidden streets. You get the main food landmarks and the stories without arranging transport or timing yourself—it's all built into the two to three hours of walking.Is it for me?Right for anyone with a couple of hours in Melbourne who wants the main food landmarks and the stories without arranging their own transport or timing—the guide handles all of it, and you just walk and eat.
Adelaide Port River Dolphin Cruise & Ships Graveyard TourYou’ll ride along Adelaide’s Port River with a local guide, spotting wild dolphins swimming near your boat and drifting past eerie shipwrecks tangled in mangroves. Listen to stories about lost vessels and catch glimpses of rare birds in their sanctuary—sometimes all in one glance. It’s equal parts peaceful and surprising, leaving you with that salty air feeling long after you’re back on land.
Gold Coast: Jet Ski Safari to South Stradbroke Island & Bar StopYou’ll race along Gold Coast waterways on your own jet ski safari, weaving past mangroves toward South Stradbroke Island with a local guide leading the way. There’s a stop at Tipplers bar for drinks or snacks right on the sand before you ride back through open water — that feeling of wind and salt stays with you long after.
Gold Coast: Whale Watching Cruise Fast Boat & Small GroupYou’ll board a fast small-group boat on the Gold Coast for guaranteed whale sightings with an easygoing local guide. Expect open views, real-time commentary, and close moments with humpbacks on their migration route. No crowds or staged scenes — just raw ocean air and honest reactions you’ll remember after you’re back on shore.
Cairns: Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Marine Bio TalkYou board at Cairns, attend a marine biology briefing at 10:30am, then speed out to one of 15 outer reef sites chosen for that day's conditions. Four hours in the water with a small group and expert interpreters, mask and wetsuit included, plus snacks and all fees. You're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to maximize snorkel time without a full-day commitment and you're comfortable in the water with at least moderate fitness — the fast boat and small groups are built around that trade-off, not a leisurely pace.
Daintree River Wildlife Cruise: Crocodiles & RainforestA 60–90 minute guided cruise on the Daintree River near Port Douglas lets you watch native wildlife—crocodiles, birds, snakes, butterflies and fish—move through their rainforest home while a local guide explains the tropical ecosystem. Morning or afternoon tea with biscuits is included, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to watch rainforest wildlife without leaving the boat—the slow pace and local guide make it work for families with young children, older travellers, and anyone who prefers to sit and observe rather than hike.
