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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Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach Scenic Flight & Ocean RaftingYou’ll fly over Heart Reef and Hill Inlet with guaranteed window seats, then raft across turquoise waters to snorkel colorful coral gardens and walk Whitehaven Beach’s soft sand. Lunch is served right on the beach before a guided lookout walk — expect salt in your hair and a grin you can’t shake.
Yarra Valley: Wildlife Sanctuary & Wine Day Trip with LunchYou’ll watch kangaroos hop through bushland at Healesville Sanctuary before sharing lunch and local wine in a sunlit Yarra Valley vineyard. Later, swirl glasses and sample cheeses at De Bortoli Winery as rolling hills drift by outside. If you want a day trip from Melbourne with real wildlife moments and easygoing tastings (plus hotel pickup), this is your pace.
Melbourne Zoo: General Entry & Keeper TalksYou spend a full day exploring open-air exhibits across diverse habitats — rainforests, African savanna, Australian bush and underwater displays — at your own pace. Keeper talks are included but optional, so you choose whether to stop and learn or keep moving. Entry covers everything; no additional fees for presentations or exhibits.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to spend a full day with animals at their own pace without booking a guided tour or worrying about timed entry slots — the self-guided format and included keeper talks mean you can linger where you want and learn when you choose.
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.
Cairns Behana Gorge: Canyoning Tour with Waterfalls & ShuttleYou’ll feel your heart race as you abseil down rocks, leap into crystal pools, and swim beneath waterfalls at Behana Gorge near Cairns. With a local guide leading your small group—and shuttle transport included—you’ll laugh more than you expect and end up soaked, tired, and oddly proud of yourself.
Dunsborough: Whale Watching Tour & Marine Life EncountersYou’ll feel the ocean’s energy on this Dunsborough whale watching tour—spotting humpback whales breaching nearby, hearing local guides share stories, sipping hot tea as dolphins race alongside. Even if luck isn’t on your side with sightings, you’re invited back for free—so every trip feels like an honest adventure.
2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure: Condor YachtA 2-day, 2-night sailing tour of the Whitsunday Islands aboard the maxi yacht Condor, departing from Airlie Beach. You sleep onboard in mixed dormitory cabins, sail to Whitehaven Beach and two snorkel sites, walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, and eat meals prepared by the crew. The tour runs with a guide and experienced sailors who handle the boat while you participate in the sailing and swimming; snorkeling equipment, all meals, accommodation and an after-party in Airlie Beach are included.Is it for me?Most Whitsunday day tours leave from Airlie Beach and return the same afternoon, which means snorkeling from a moored boat and watching Whitehaven Beach from a distance. This one has you sleeping onboard and spending a full three hours on the beach itself, plus two snorkel stops and real sailing in between—the crew navigates while you participate, and you meet the other travelers over two nights instead of a single day.
Mooloolaba Canal Cruise: Croc One & Riverside MansionsThe Original 1-Hour Mooloolaba Canal Cruise is a guided boat tour through Mooloolaba's canals and river system, departing from Mooloolaba Wharf. You cruise past Mooloolah Island's award-winning homes, the Kawana Canal system, and Steve Irwin's vessel Croc One, then head out to the river heads to see the coastline from Mooloolaba Beach to Noosa Heads before returning. A live guide provides commentary throughout; the boat has a fully licensed bar where you can buy beverages and snacks, or bring your own.Is it for me?The cruise runs at a relaxed pace on still water, so there's no physical exertion or water entry required — it suits anyone who wants to see the region's history and homes without leaving the boat. If you want to steer for a moment, the skipper makes that possible; if you'd rather sit and listen, that works just as well.
3-Night Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping TourA 3-night guided camping tour of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon in Australia's Red Centre, starting and ending in Yulara near the airport. You hike between Kata Tjuta's 36 domes, walk the full base of Uluru at sunrise with cultural commentary, trek Kings Canyon's rim past the Lost City and Garden of Eden, and camp in powered eco tents each night. A multilingual audio guide, all transport, meals and entry are included; children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Ayers Rock Airport and want to cover Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon in one trip—starting in Yulara means minimal transfer time and you'll catch both sunrise and sunset at Uluru.
Great Ocean Road Melbourne: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Day TourYou're picked up from your Melbourne hotel and driven to the Great Ocean Road for a full day that includes morning tea, a rainforest walk through Great Otway National Park, the 12 Apostles limestone formations, a beach descent at Gibson Steps, and the historic Loch Ard Gorge. Lunch and dinner are on your own, and the group stays small enough that you get time to actually stand and look instead of rushing between stops. Return to Melbourne in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Great Ocean Road's main sights in one day without driving yourself or piecing together the timing — the small-group format and fixed schedule mean you get real time at each stop instead of a rushed photo run.
Springbrook & Tamborine Rainforest Tour: Glow WormsThis full-day guided tour from Brisbane explores Springbrook and Tamborine National Parks, two sections of the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests. You walk to Natural Bridge waterfall at Springbrook, tour the Cedar Creek Glow Worm Caves (specially lit for daytime viewing), and hike Curtis Falls at Tamborine, with stops at Hinze Dam wildlife area and free time at Gallery Walk. The group stays under 21, and a professional guide leads all walks and points out the local wildlife — kangaroos, koalas, rainbow lorikeets and other birds common to the area.Is it for me?This tour works best if you're staying in Brisbane without a car, since the minivan picks you up and handles the full route to both parks — no driving the mountain roads yourself, no deciding which walk to skip, and no navigating between the two national parks. The guide leads every stop and points out the wildlife as it appears, so you're not searching the trees alone.
Paronella Park, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Day TripYou’ll travel from Cairns into lush rainforest for scones at Lake Barrine, swim at famous Millaa Millaa Falls, walk under ancient fig trees and explore Paronella Park’s castle ruins with a local guide. Expect laughter on board and small surprises along the way — this day trip leaves you carrying more than just photos home.
Sydney Surry Hills Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Oxford St WalkYou’ll taste your way through Surry Hills with eight local dishes — from fried zucchini flowers to fresh oysters — guided by someone who knows every corner and story here. Expect laughter over ginger beer, surprising flavors at every stop, and glimpses into Sydney’s layered history as you wander Oxford Street together.
Melbourne Chocolate & Dessert Walking Tour with Local TastingsYou’ll wander Melbourne’s hidden laneways with a local guide, tasting artisan chocolates straight from passionate makers, sipping rich hot chocolate, and even trying an unexpected cheese pairing. Alongside fellow sweet tooths, you’ll laugh at stories behind each treat — ending up full of both desserts and good memories.
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.
Litchfield Park swimming tour from Darwin: Three waterfallsA full-day guided tour from Darwin explores Litchfield National Park with swimming stops at three natural spring-fed waterfalls (Wangi, Florence and Buley Rock), visits to the Magnetic Termite Mounds and Cathedral Mount, and a seasonal stop at Berry Springs. The tour runs 10.5 hours with pickup from Darwin at 8am, includes park entry, lunch, fresh fruit and snacks, and travels in an air-conditioned van with a certified local guide; groups stay under 12 people.Is it for me?Book this if you're spending a full day in Darwin and want multiple swimming stops at Litchfield's waterholes plus termite mounds and forest walks—the small group van departs at 8am with hotel pickup, so you're not coordinating separate transport or timing between sites.
Sydney: Whale-Watching Speed Boat & Tasman SeaYou board a fast catamaran at Circular Quay and head straight into the Tasman Sea to find migrating humpback whales. The open boat design puts you low in the water with an unobstructed view, and the skipper's speed means you reach the pods quicker than standard tours. You get close enough to photograph and observe the whales' natural movement, with waterproof jackets provided and small group sizes keeping the experience personal. The boat operates year-round during migration season, and you can reschedule free within 24 hours if needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to get to the whales fast and photograph them up close without a cabin wall in the way—the speed and open design are what make the personal, unobstructed experience possible, though they also mean you'll be exposed to wind and water.
Mackay sugar cane tour with tastings: Sarina Sugar ShedTaste of the Tropics Tour is a one-hour guided tour of Sarina Sugar Shed in Mackay, where you walk past a working sugar cane patch and historic machinery, then move into the mill and distillery to watch juice extraction and taste award-winning rum and fruit liqueurs, chutneys, relishes, sauces, non-alcoholic ginger beer and freshly-spun fairy floss. A live English-speaking guide leads the whole experience. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour for a morning or afternoon when you want to understand how Queensland's sugar industry works without spending half a day on it — the guide handles the history and the process, and the tastings give you something to take home in memory and flavor.
Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat from CairnsYou board a fast catamaran from Cairns and spend half a day or up to seven hours on Green Island, choosing between snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef from the beach or viewing it from a glass bottom boat. You walk through the island's rainforest at your own pace, use the swimming pool, and return by catamaran. Morning tea is served onboard; lunch is available for purchase on the island.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Great Barrier Reef without committing to a full-day boat trip or arranging your own transport — the three daily departures mean you can fit it around other plans, and the choice between snorkelling and glass bottom boat lets you decide how much time you spend in the water.
Hunter Valley: Wine Tasting Day Trip from Sydney with LunchYou’ll ride out from Sydney through rolling hills into Hunter Valley for guided wine tastings at boutique estates, sample local cheeses and chocolates paired with regional wines, enjoy a casual restaurant lunch with your choice of main dish plus a glass of wine or beer, and finish off with organic spirit tastings at Hunter Distillery. Expect laughter, stories from locals, and plenty of time to savor each stop.
