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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Blue Mountains: Scenic World Rides, Koalas & Lunch Day TripYou’ll stand at Katoomba’s iconic Three Sisters with a local guide sharing stories, ride all three Scenic World attractions through rainforest canopies, enjoy a proper sit-down lunch with options for every diet, meet kangaroos and koalas up close at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, then finish your Blue Mountains day trip gliding by ferry into Sydney Harbour as dusk falls.
Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Small-Group Day TripYou’ll taste salt on your lips at Torquay’s surf beaches, watch wild koalas nap overhead, and walk beneath ancient ferns in Otway rainforest before standing small beside the Twelve Apostles’ limestone towers. With a local guide sharing stories (and snacks), this Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne feels personal—sometimes even a little haunting—and always honest.
Yarra Valley: Wine, Gin, Cider & Chocolate Group TourYou’ll join a small group day trip from Melbourne to Yarra Valley for wine tastings, local cider, gin or craft beer paddles, plus a private chocolate tasting session. With flexible stops and plenty of laughs along the way, you’ll get time to explore scenic vineyards and relax over lunch before heading back with new friends — and maybe a sweet tooth.
Blue Mountains: Small-Group Scenic World, Zoo & Ferry Day TripYou’ll breathe in cool mountain air at Echo Point, ride Scenic World’s skyway and railway through rainforest mist, wander small village streets for lunch, hand-feed kangaroos at Sydney Zoo, then drift home by ferry past city lights. This Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney feels full but never rushed—you might find yourself wishing for one more hour out there.
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin & Chocolate TourYou're picked up from Flinders Street at 9am and driven an hour into the Yarra Valley to taste wines at two wineries, sample ten handmade chocolates at the Chocolaterie, and eat lunch at a restaurant with a full menu you choose from. The tour splits by preference — wine, gin, or whisky — so you're not forced through a tasting you don't want. You're back in Melbourne by late afternoon, and the driver takes music requests on the way.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to taste wine across multiple Yarra Valley wineries and see the region's landscape without arranging your own transport or bookings — the fixed schedule and small groups mean you're not managing logistics, just showing up at Flinders Street and following the itinerary.
Whitsundays: Ocean Rafting Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet TourYou’ll race across Whitsunday waters by raft with local guides, spend time on Whitehaven Beach’s famous silica sand, climb to Hill Inlet Lookout for unreal views, and snorkel vibrant reefs teeming with marine life. With small groups and beachside lunch included, it’s a wild mix of adventure and quiet moments you’ll keep replaying long after.
Great Ocean Road: Reverse 12 Apostles Tour & Koalas Max 11You’ll start your Great Ocean Road day trip by reaching the Twelve Apostles before anyone else gets there—quiet sea air and soft morning light included. Walk below towering cliffs at Gibson Steps, hear shipwreck stories at Loch Ard Gorge, spot wild koalas and parrots with your guide, then eat fresh coastal food in Apollo Bay before winding back toward Melbourne.
Sydney Opera House: Guided Tour & Insider StoriesYou get a 1-hour guided walk through the Sydney Opera House with a local guide who shares the real history and architecture, including off-limits areas and theatres. The tour includes roughly 300 stairs and sits you in the foyers and custom-designed spaces. If you add the meal option, you eat at one of three harbourside restaurants afterward, turning it into a half-day experience without the logistics of booking separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how the Opera House actually works and see the spaces tourists don't usually reach, without spending a full day on-site — the 1-hour format fits into a Sydney day, and the meal option means you're not eating separately afterward.
Melbourne to Phillip Island: Penguin Parade & Wildlife Eco TourYou’ll watch penguins waddle ashore at dusk on Phillip Island, hand-feed kangaroos at Moonlit Sanctuary with help from caring staff, and catch ocean views where seals laze on rocks. With pickup included and a friendly local guide leading the way, you’ll feel both part of nature and gently looked after — it’s a day that lingers long after you’re home.
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise from CairnsYou board at Reef Fleet Terminal by 7:45am, spend five hours across two outer reef locations with snorkel and dive options, eat a BBQ lunch onboard, and return to Cairns by 4:30pm. All gear, lunch, wine and stinger suits are included; intro dives need no experience, and a scenic helicopter flight is available as an add-on. Book the dive package if you want to go under, or stick with snorkeling if you prefer to stay at the surface.Is it for me?Right for snorkelers and divers who want two different reef sites in one day without arranging their own transport or equipment. Plan to be out from 7:15am to 4:30pm — that full day is what makes visiting two outer locations possible instead of staying at one.
K'gari Day Tour: Six Island Highlights with Guide & LunchA full-day guided tour of K'gari (Fraser Island) visiting Lake McKenzie, 75 Mile Beach, the Maheno shipwreck, Central Station rainforest, Eli Creek and Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk. The tour runs nine hours from either Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach, with hotel pickup, an expert guide, national park fees, lunch and return ferry transfers all included. Children from age 1 are welcome; a moderate level of fitness is needed for walking and swimming at each stop.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the island's range—rainforest, lakes, beaches and shipwreck—without renting a 4WD or planning the route yourself. The guide handles the timing and the knowledge, and pickup from your hotel means the day starts without a drive to the terminal.
Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour from Airlie BeachA guided jet ski tour from Airlie Beach operates three daily routes into the Whitsunday Islands Marine Park using the latest Sea-Doo models, with no license or prior experience required. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Airlie Beach is included; the Ultimate Island Trek adds lunch at Palm Bay Resort. Riders must be at least 16, able to swim in a lifejacket, and have moderate to above-average fitness depending on the route chosen.Is it for me?Book the Airlie Adventure if you want a shorter introduction to jet skiing with a chance to see sea turtles. Choose the Two Island Safari for a longer waterway exploration that demands more open-water confidence. Pick the Ultimate Island Trek if you have the fitness and time for a full-day ride to a remote island resort with lunch included.
Bruny Island Day Tour: Lighthouse, Tastings & National ParkA full-day guided tour of Bruny Island departing Hobart at 7am, with hotel pickup and return, includes South Bruny National Park entry, a 30-minute guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse (heritage-listed, built 1836), beachside morning tea with Get Shucked oysters and three cheeses, one-course lunch at Hotel Bruny overlooking Sunset Beach, and tastings at Bruny Island Chocolate Company, Bruny Island Honey and a cheese shop. The guide is a local Tasmanian who leads the full day; the tour runs in an air-conditioned bus with ferry crossings included. Maximum 20 guests per departure. Children under 5 cannot climb the lighthouse stairs but can visit the museum at the base.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want a full-day itinerary that combines lighthouse access, multiple lookouts, and food tastings in one guided sequence starting from Hobart at 7am.
Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef StopsA full-day snorkeling cruise from Airlie Beach visits Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout on a high-speed catamaran, with two stops to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. The boat is designed for stability, lunch and afternoon tea are included, and a guide provides live commentary throughout. Pickup from Airlie Beach meeting points is part of the package; children from age one are welcome with an adult, though the walk to Hill Inlet and ladder boarding suit travelers with moderate fitness.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to snorkel the reef twice and see Hill Inlet from above without arranging separate transport or managing multiple bookings—the catamaran's speed and stability mean the full day stays comfortable even if rough water usually bothers you.
Great Barrier Reef Catamaran: Dive & Snorkel 2 Outer Reef SitesYou board at 7:45am, visit two outer reef sites chosen for that day's conditions, snorkel or dive with a naturalist guide, eat a chef-prepared lunch onboard, and return with all park fees and gear included. The crew's 30 years of experience means the location changes based on weather, not a fixed itinerary, so you get the reef that's actually good that day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the outer reef without arranging your own boat, choosing between 27 sites, or worrying about lunch and park fees — the crew's 30 years of experience means they pick the two locations that will actually be good that morning, which is what makes the difference between a reef day and a reef day you remember.
Blue Mountains Day Trip: Scenic World, Three Sisters & River FerryYou’ll spot kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park, gaze out over the blue mist of Jamison Valley at Echo Point, ride Scenic World’s thrilling railway and cableway above Katoomba Falls, then drift back into Sydney on a river ferry—ending your Blue Mountains day trip with new stories and maybe a few surprises along the way.
Private Daintree Rainforest Walk: Small Group, World HeritageYou walk through Mossman Gorge at the best light, cruise the Daintree River looking for crocodiles and birdlife, stop at Alexandra Lookout for views to the Coral Sea, wander Cape Tribulation beach where two World Heritage parks meet, eat lunch at a rainforest restaurant with a swim option, and explore the private Noah Valley property with your guide. All park fees, transport, morning tea, lunch, and a tropical fruit platter are included; the day is full and paced so you're not rushing between stops.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the main Daintree highlights — gorge, river, beach, and a private rainforest property — in one day without arranging transport or park fees yourself. The small-group format and experienced guide mean you're not moving through a checklist; expect a full day out from early morning to evening, which is what makes time for the wildlife cruise, two guided walks, and a proper lunch without rushing.
Litchfield: Private Croc Cruise & Waterfalls Day Trip DarwinYou’ll hear crocs crash into the river at dawn on your private cruise before anyone else arrives, swim in Litchfield’s waterfalls and rockholes, touch strange termite mounds, snack under shady trees, and get stories from a local guide who knows every turn of the road.
Margaret River: Wine, Canoe & Coastal 4WD Tour, Max 6 GuestsYou canoe the Margaret River itself, stop at a real local café, taste honey at Yalgardup Falls, enjoy a gourmet lunch and premium wine at Fraser Gallop Estate, and hike a remote section of the Cape Track by 4WD. The group maxes out at six people, no canoeing experience is needed, and you stay dry throughout. Pickup and drop-off are at Margaret River Visitor Centre on Bussell Highway.Is it for me?Book this if you have a day or two in Margaret River and want to actually know the place instead of just seeing it from a car window — the small group size and mix of activities (water, wine, land, food) means you're not following a script, and the local guide knows which details matter.
Yarra Valley: Wine Tour, Lunch & Chocolate with Gin or Beer OptionYou’ll taste wines among Yarra Valley’s vines, share a generous two-course lunch with new friends, sample handmade chocolates (and maybe ice cream), and choose between gin or beer tastings for your last stop. It’s not just about what you drink — it’s those small moments: laughter over antipasto, sun on your face by the lake, and that feeling of not wanting to leave quite yet.
