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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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Wetlands Cruise & Attack ShowYou cruise the crocodile wetlands, watch the Attack show, walk five wildlife zones at your own pace, and help feed koalas and cassowaries with a keeper. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns or Northern Beaches are included, so you show up and the rest is arranged. The whole thing takes around four hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see crocodiles and Australian wildlife without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed schedule and hotel pickup mean you just show up, and the park's location inside UNESCO rainforest makes it different from a standard zoo.
Magnetic Island Snorkel Tour: 23 Bays & Reef GuidesThe Aquascene Circumnavigation is a five-hour snorkeling and island tour around Magnetic Island with Master Reef Guides, covering secluded bays, granite boulders and fringing reefs. The tour includes snorkel lessons, all equipment, UV suits or wetsuits, stand-up paddle boards, morning tea and coffee; small group sizes keep the pace personal. Ferry tickets to the island are not included in the tour price.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to snorkel without arranging gear, lessons or a guide separately—everything arrives with the boat, and small groups mean the stops and pace fit what you actually want to do that day.
Avon Valley: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight & Champagne BreakfastYou’ll start before dawn as the crew preps your hot air balloon near Northam. Watch sunrise spill across Avon Valley while floating quietly above fields and streams. After landing (with a few laughs), enjoy a champagne breakfast with your group before heading back—there’s something quietly thrilling about seeing Western Australia wake up beneath you.
Great Ocean Road: Private Day Trip & Early Pickup from MelbourneYou’ll set off early from Melbourne for a private Great Ocean Road day trip with your own local guide — spotting kangaroos and koalas, lingering at famous lookouts like Twelve Apostles before crowds arrive, hearing shipwreck tales at Loch Ard Gorge, and sharing quiet moments along wild beaches. There’s space to breathe here, and maybe even surprise yourself.
Atherton Tablelands: Food & Wine Tour with 7 Gourmet StopsYou’ll start with tropical fruits for breakfast near Port Douglas before tasting your way across seven gourmet stops in the Atherton Tablelands. Expect ice cream straight from the farm, macadamias still warm from roasting, lunch with kangaroo skewers by a platypus lake, and cheese plus chocolates at a working dairy. End the day sipping wine by a creek as dusk settles—a slow adventure for your senses.
Victor Harbor & Fleurieu Peninsula: Coastal Day Trip from AdelaideYou get hotel pickup, a guided drive through the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, stops in Strathalbyn and at Goolwa Wharf, around two hours free time in Victor Harbor with access to Granite Island and the beach, and views of Encounter Bay and the southern coast on the return. Lunch is on your own, but the timing gives you space to find something that suits you.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see the Fleurieu Peninsula and Victor Harbor without driving yourself or arranging the route—the small-group coach and fixed itinerary handle the navigation, and the two hours in Victor Harbor give you real time to explore instead of rushing through.
Margaret River 3-Day Tour from Perth: Caves, Wineries & LighthouseYou spend three days exploring Margaret River's wineries, caves and coastline with hotel pickup from Perth included. The itinerary covers Mammoth Cave's fossil chambers, Boranup Karri Forest, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, and tastings at five different producers — Redgate, Brown Hill Estate, Edwards Wines, Yahava Koffee Works and Olio Bello. Meals and expert local guides handle the details so you move through the region without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Margaret River's main attractions — caves, forest, lighthouse, wineries — without arranging your own transport, timing or entry tickets. The small group format and local guides mean you move through the region at a pace that lets you actually absorb each stop instead of rushing between them.
Perth - Rottnest Island Ferry: Same-Day Return & PickupYou’ll catch the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island with friendly staff and river views along the way. Enjoy free time exploring beaches or spotting quokkas before your same-day return trip—hotel pickup and WiFi included make it all feel easy. There’s this relaxed pace here that lingers long after you’re back in town.
Gold Coast Dinner Cruise: Buffet & Live Music from Sea WorldYou board The Spirit of Elston at Sea World Terminal and spend 2.5 hours on the Gold Coast Broadwater with a chef-prepared buffet featuring local prawns and grilled chicken, local wine and craft beer, and live music. The boat has an air-conditioned lower deck and a 360-degree open-air upper deck for watching the city skyline light up. Parking is included, and the boat is wheelchair accessible on the lower deck.Is it for me?Book this if you want a complete evening out without arranging a restaurant, transport, or parking — the fixed 2.5-hour schedule and included parking mean you arrive, board, and the rest is handled.
Kununurra: Ord River Cruise & Lake Argyle with LunchYou board a fast boat at Kununurra Marina and cruise the Ord River to Lake Argyle, watching gorge country and birdlife unfold without the pace of a tour bus. Lunch is served onboard, and you visit Argyle Downs Homestead Museum before returning to your hotel. Hotel pickup at 9am means you don't arrange your own transport.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full day on the water without arranging your own boat, timing multiple stops, or figuring out the route — the fixed schedule and hotel pickup handle all three, leaving you to watch the gorges and wildlife instead.
Sydney: 45-Minute Jet Boat Ride & Harbour SpinsYou board at Eastern Pontoon, get suited in a poncho and life jacket, and spend 45 minutes on a jet boat doing 75 km/h through Sydney Harbour with the Opera House, Taronga Zoo, and Manly heads as your backdrop. The captain throws in 270-degree spins, fish tails, power brakes, and wave riding — the boat does the work, you hold on. Departs daily at 12:30pm; bring dry clothes and use the free locker.Is it for me?Right for thrill-seekers who want speed and movement without a long commitment — 45 minutes is tight enough to fit a morning or afternoon, and the daily 12:30pm departure works around most schedules. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns; the boat's acceleration and sudden direction changes are the whole point.
Uluru Sunrise Tour & Outback Breakfast from Ayers RockYou’ll watch sunrise spill over Uluru with hot coffee in hand, hear Dreamtime stories from your local guide at Mutitjulu Waterhole, spot ancient rock art up close, and circle Uluru’s massive base before heading back for a late breakfast. There’s something grounding about starting your day like this — it stays with you.
Lake Mountain Snow Day Trip: Toboggan & Yarra ValleyA full-day tour from Melbourne to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort includes resort entry, a heated vehicle with a driver-guide, and stops at Steavenson Falls and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. You choose how to spend the snow time—toboggan, walk, cross-country ski or simply move through the alpine landscape—and the day wraps with chocolate samples before the return to the city around 6 PM.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and drives the whole group together, so it works for anyone comfortable following along without a detailed itinerary—you set your own pace on the snow and the timing holds around the group's return. If you want a structured lesson or a private vehicle, look elsewhere.
Exmouth: Whale Shark Swimming & Ningaloo Reef SnorkelYou're picked up from your hotel and spend a full day on a two-storey vessel snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef and swimming with whale sharks (April–August) or humpback whales (September–November). Gear, lunch, morning tea, and a videographer are included; if you don't see a whale shark, you return free. The boat has a covered lower deck and upper sun area, plus a safety zodiac in the water at all times.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually swim with whale sharks or humpbacks rather than watch from the boat—the full-day format, two snorkel sessions, and spotter planes make the sighting likely enough that the operator guarantees a free return if you don't see one.
Phillip Island: Wine Tasting, Gourmet Lunch & Penguin Parade Day TripYou’ll start your day with real Melbourne coffee before heading out for wine tastings and a wood-fired lunch at Phillip Island Winery. There’s time to explore Cowes or upgrade for close-up koala viewing if you want. Golden hour brings sparkling wine at The Nobbies — then comes sunset at Summerland Beach for the Penguin Parade, which is honestly something you’ll remember long after you’re back in town.
Town of 1770 Afternoon Cruise: Amphibious Wildlife TourThis one-hour amphibious cruise from Town of 1770 takes you into Eurimbula National Park with a live English-speaking guide who narrates the wildlife and scenery as the vessel moves between water and land. The boat itself is the draw — an unusual craft that lets you explore both the shoreline and the inland without switching vessels. Suitable for all fitness levels; infants sit on an adult's lap, and the tour runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions.Is it for me?The live English commentary means you follow the guide's narration comfortably without needing to read a map or research the park beforehand — everything the guide points out is explained as it appears. Book this if you want the novelty of an amphibious vessel and the wildlife of Eurimbula without the physical demands of hiking or the logistics of multiple stops.
Swan Valley Wine, Beer & Chocolate Tour from PerthA full-day or half-day guided tour of Swan Valley from Perth, visiting multiple wineries for wine and cheese tastings, a chocolate tasting, and beer at Mandoon Estate's Homestead Brewery. Full-day tours include lunch at the brewery; both options travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide. Minimum age is 18; photo ID may be required.Is it for me?Book the full-day tour if you want the complete Swan Valley experience with lunch and a brewery finish; choose the half-day if you prefer tastings without the meal commitment and have less time in Perth.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Brisbane: Make Your OwnA 2.5-hour mosaic lamp-making class in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, where you learn 500-year-old Turkish techniques, design geometric patterns, and leave with your own finished lamp. The studio provides all materials, expert instruction in English, Chinese or Turkish, and Turkish tea with homemade shortbread cookies.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to make something tangible to take home—the hands-on format and included materials mean you're creating from start to finish, not just watching or learning theory.
Sydney Taronga Zoo: Aussie Backyard Adventure & All-Day PassYou get a 90-minute guided walk through Taronga Zoo's Australian animal precinct with a guide who knows which animals are hand-raised and approachable, plus all-day zoo access to catch the bird and seal presentations afterward. Groups stay under ten people, which means you're not herding through crowds. Two daily departures let you pick your timing.Is it for me?Right for animal lovers who want more than a self-guided zoo visit — the guide's knowledge of which animals are approachable and how the zoo operates makes the 90 minutes feel like insider access. The all-day pass means you're not rushed; you can catch the presentations and explore at your own pace after the tour ends.
Hervey Bay: Dolphin Sailing with AquaMat & Boom NettingYou board a small-group boat from Hervey Bay, cruise the Great Sandy Strait looking for dolphins and dugongs with an expert guide, then swim in calm waters off Fraser Island or Pelican Bank — with boom netting and the AquaMat as optional thrills. Morning tea and all park fees are included, and you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for anyone staying in Hervey Bay who wants to see wild dolphins and swim off Fraser Island without a full-day commitment. The small group size and early departure are what keep the water calm and the dolphins visible, so plan to be up early and back by lunchtime.
