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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Noosa Everglades: Canoe & Cruise Lake CootharabaYou cruise Lake Cootharaba into Australia's only Everglades, then choose between paddling a canoe 5km through mirrored waterways or taking a rainforest walk. Your guide explains the ecosystem and 44% of Australia's bird species live here. Pickup from Noosa, snacks, and all canoe gear are included; you return with free time to explore the EcoCamp or grab a drink.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Australia's only Everglades without arranging transport or worrying about canoe rentals — the pickup handles the logistics, and the choice between paddling and walking means you control how active the day is.
Bungle Bungle flight and walk: Cathedral Gorge from KununurraA full-day tour from Kununurra combining a scenic flight over Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungle Range with a moderate 3km guided walk through Purnululu National Park. The flight lands at the park; a guide meets you and drives by 4WD to the walk start, where you pass Piccaninny Creek, the distinctive sandstone domes, and Cathedral Gorge. Lunch is provided in a cooler bag and eaten in the shade of the gorge. The return flight passes over the Argyle Diamond Mine. Hotel pickup and park entry are included.Is it for me?Choose the walk option if you want to stand inside Cathedral Gorge and move through the domes on foot—the flight gets you there, but the walk is where the scale and the geology become real. Pick the helicopter option if you prefer to see the range from above and skip the ground walking.
Gold Coast Airport Transfer: Shared Shuttle to HotelsYou're met at Coolangatta Airport by a driver in a blue shirt, loaded into an air-conditioned minivan, and driven straight to your Gold Coast hotel without stops or detours. The shuttle runs hourly to all seven accommodation zones, from Surfers Paradise to Sanctuary Cove, and you book it in advance with your flight and hotel details so there's no guessing or waiting when you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the rental desk and taxi negotiation after landing — the driver meets you at arrivals, you get in, and you're at your hotel without arranging anything else or stopping anywhere else first.
Sydney & Bushland: Private Wildlife, Koalas & Beaches TourFeel Sydney wake up around you before heading into wild bushland with a local guide, meeting koalas and kangaroos face-to-face, tasting fresh seafood by the beach, and pausing at secret lookouts over rivers and valleys. This private tour folds city icons and raw nature into one day—you’ll leave with sandy shoes, new stories, maybe even a craving for chocolate-covered mangoes.
Hunter Valley: Wine Masterclass & Vineyard Picnic for TwoYou'll tour the onsite museum at your own pace, then sit down with a wine expert for a masterclass and premium tasting. You collect a handpicked bottle and a gourmet picnic hamper, choose your own spot among the vines, and spend two hours without feeling rushed or crowded. Book a departure time that fits your schedule—slots run from 10:30am to 3pm—and bring someone to share the hamper with.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured wine education and a proper meal without having to arrange either one yourself—the masterclass and hamper take the guesswork out of what to do and what to eat, leaving you free to just sit and enjoy the afternoon.
Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip & Gorge SwimsYou visit five gorges and waterholes across the West MacDonnell Ranges in a single day, with hotel pickup, morning tea, a bushman's lunch, and the option to swim. Your guide handles the route and commentary while you walk at a moderate pace between stops. The only thing you arrange separately is your NT Parks Pass, which you'll need before departure.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see the main West MacDonnell Ranges gorges and waterholes in one day without arranging their own transport, park passes, or timing — the fixed itinerary and small-group format mean you move through five stops at a pace that leaves time to walk and look without rushing.
Great Barrier Reef: Full-Day Cruise & Helicopter FlightYou’ll step onto Evolution in Cairns for a full-day cruise across two outer Great Barrier Reef sites, snorkel among vivid corals with all gear included, savor a fresh BBQ lunch onboard, then lift off for a short helicopter flight over swirling reef colors before winding down with wine and cheese on deck—leaving you with more than just photos.
Hobart Wine Tour: 4 Cellar Doors & Chef Lunch in MercedesYou visit four cellar doors across Hobart's three wine valleys in a small group, with a chef-prepared lunch and cheese tasting included in the price. A driver handles the route in a luxury vehicle, so you taste without worrying about driving, and you can request favourite vineyards to be added to the itinerary. The whole day costs what's quoted — no hidden fees.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full wine valley day without arranging transport, picking wineries, or worrying about driving after tastings — the fixed route and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds without decisions.
Cairns: Giant Swing Skypark Thrill Ride & Rainforest ViewsYou’ll launch into Far North Queensland sky on the Giant Swing at Skypark Cairns, racing above ancient rainforest with wild views out to the Great Barrier Reef. With your local guide handling all safety details and a photo & video package included, you’ll relive that heart-thumping drop long after your legs stop shaking.
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Bushwalks, Waterfalls & WildlifeYou get picked up from central Sydney, driven to the Blue Mountains, and guided through a bushwalk to Wentworth Falls, shown the Three Sisters at Echo Point, given time in a mountain village for lunch, and returned to the city by early evening. The guide adjusts stops based on weather and crowds, so you see the best light and avoid the worst queues. Entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park is included, where you see koalas and kangaroos up close with a wildlife specialist on hand.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the main Blue Mountains highlights—waterfalls, rock formations, native wildlife—in one day without arranging transport or navigating crowds themselves. The small group size and flexible itinerary mean you see the best views when conditions are optimal, not when the tour schedule says so.
Sydney Opera House: Backstage Tour & Breakfast with GuideYou arrive at Stage Door before dawn, spend two hours exploring hidden dressing rooms, the orchestra pit and crew spaces with a professional guide, then eat breakfast in the Green Room where performers actually sit. The 300+ stairs and early 7am start mean you see the building before the crowds arrive, and you learn what happens in the spaces normally locked to the public.Is it for me?This is built for people who want to see the Sydney Opera House from the inside — the working theatre, not the tourist view — and don't want to arrange their own access or timing; the early start and fixed schedule are what make the backstage spaces available at all.
Port Douglas: Low Isles Snorkeling & Sunset Sail CatamaranYou’ll step aboard a luxury catamaran in Port Douglas and sail to Low Isles for guided snorkeling with a marine biologist, explore coral gardens or relax on white sand beaches, enjoy afternoon tea and canapés as you watch sunset over the Coral Sea — all with expert crew and everything included for an easygoing day.
Fraser Island: 3-Day 4x4 Camping Adventure & Lake McKenzieYou’ll drive a 4x4 across Fraser Island’s wild beaches, swim in unreal lakes like McKenzie and Wabby, float down Eli Creek, and share campfire stories under southern stars. With all gear included plus hot showers back at camp, you’ll leave sandy, tired—and probably wishing you could stay one more night.
Yarra Valley: Wine, Chocolate & Strawberry Tasting from MelbourneYou spend the day moving between three Yarra Valley wineries, a strawberry farm, and a chocolate maker, with tastings included at each stop and lunch at Rochford. A guide handles the commentary and driving, so you're not navigating or worrying about drink-driving. You leave with a bottle of wine and the kind of day that doesn't feel rushed, even though it covers a lot of ground.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste multiple Yarra Valley wineries and eat lunch without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself — the fixed itinerary and included tastings mean you're not deciding what to do at each winery, just showing up and experiencing it.
Sydney: Magic Men Cabaret Show & ChampagneYou arrive, get a champagne welcome and finger food, then settle in for a live cabaret show featuring male dancers, singers and acrobats. The venue is fully accessible, close to public transport, and the whole experience runs as a polished, high-energy night out. Book if you want entertainment sorted without having to plan the details yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want a night out sorted without arranging entertainment, food and drinks separately — the show handles all three, and the fixed schedule means you know exactly when to arrive and when you'll be done.
Margaret River: Premium Winery Tour & Brewery Lunch with PickupYou’ll taste award-winning wines right among Margaret River’s vines, share laughs over a brewery lunch with locals, sample small-batch chocolates in Cowaramup, and catch stories from guides who know every twist in the road. Expect relaxed moments and real connection — not just another checklist tour.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Kayak & Breakfast TourYou paddle under Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House on calm morning water, then return to Thelma & Louise Café for a full breakfast included in the tour. Small groups keep the pace relaxed, guides handle the safety briefing and photo documentation, and the whole experience runs two to three hours. Book if you want the iconic Sydney views from the water without the crowds of the daytime tours.Is it for me?Book this if you want the iconic Sydney Harbour views from the water without the afternoon crowds — the early timing and small groups are what make the calm conditions and personal attention possible.
Gold Coast: Kayak & Snorkel Tour to Wave Break IslandYou’ll paddle from Gold Coast’s city edge into calm Broadwater waters, guided by locals who know every current. Snorkel rocky reefs at Wave Break Island among colorful fish, then relax with snacks and drinks as you watch city towers shimmer across the bay. Expect laughter, salt on your skin, and maybe a new favorite view.
Kakadu & Ubirr: Crocodile Cruise, Rock Art & Wildlife Day TripYou’ll ride out from Darwin into Kakadu’s wild heart—watching saltwater crocodiles leap on a river cruise (if you’re brave), walking beneath ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, and soaking up stories from your local guide. Expect wildlife everywhere and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Whale Watching Gold Coast: Live Underwater FootageWhale Watching by Sea World Cruises is a 2.5-hour cruise departing from Main Beach on the Gold Coast, where you watch humpback whales in their natural habitat from a purpose-built luxury vessel. The operator guarantees a whale sighting or you return free; onboard hydrophones and underwater cameras (subject to daily conditions) let you hear whale song and watch live footage streamed to your mobile device. Expert captains and marine naturalist guides provide commentary throughout. Complimentary parking is included; the vessel is wheelchair accessible, though advance notice is required for wheelchair passengers due to limited seating.Is it for me?The 2.5-hour window fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore the Gold Coast before or after. If you're traveling with a wheelchair, confirm accessibility in advance—seating is limited.
