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: Night Hike, Glow Worm Cave & Wildlife TourYou’ll follow a certified local guide deep into the Blue Mountains forest after dark on this night hike—spotting wildlife by headlamp, learning bush skills along the way, and reaching a hidden cave where glow worms light up like stars above a waterfall. Expect muddy shoes, cool air on your skin, and moments of real quiet you might not find anywhere else.
Moreton Island: Eco Marine Safari Cruise & Guided SnorkelYou’ll swim through Tangalooma Wrecks on a guided snorkel tour, watch dolphins and turtles from a comfy boat with local guides sharing stories, then relax with fresh lunch and free time on Moreton Island’s soft sand. Expect laughter, salt air, and moments you’ll want to tuck away for later.
Yarra Valley Wine Tour Melbourne: 4 Wineries & LunchYou get picked up in Melbourne and driven to four Yarra Valley wineries — Domaine Chandon, Soumah, Tokar Estate, and Yering Farm — with tastings at each and a two-course sit-down lunch with wine at Soumah in between. Small groups keep the pace manageable, and you're back in the city by late afternoon without navigating the valley roads yourself.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers in Melbourne without a car who want to taste four quality wineries in one day without arranging transport or timing the stops themselves. Plan for a full day out — that's what makes fitting four wineries, lunch, and the drive both ways possible.
Sydney Opera House Walking Tour & Harbour ViewsYou walk through the Opera House's interior spaces with a guide who knows the building's history and architecture, sit in the performance venues, and see areas closed to regular visitors. The optional lunch add-on lets you eat at a harbourside restaurant without leaving the precinct. Arrive 15 minutes early at the Welcome Centre, and plan for about 300 stairs across the hour.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Sydney and want to see inside the Opera House without arranging your own guide or worrying about timing — the fixed tour slot and optional lunch mean you can plan the rest of your port day around a single booking.
Lunch Cruise Broome: 7-Course Seafood at Horizontal FallsYou start before dawn with a pickup from your Broome hotel, then spend the day on a full-day Kimberley cruise past the Horizontal Falls and the Buccaneer Archipelago. Breakfast and a seven-course seafood lunch are cooked on board, with all drinks included. The return drive lands you back in Broome by late afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Broome who want to see the Horizontal Falls and the Kimberley without arranging their own transport or meals — the early pickup and the two-hour drive back are what make a full day on the water possible without missing the afternoon.
Sovereign Hill Ballarat: Gold Rush Museum & ActivitiesYou get entry to a 15-hectare open-air gold rush township with over 18 daily activities including gold panning, underground mine tours, musket firing, and live demonstrations of 1850s trades. The site is wheelchair accessible, free parking is included, and you can spend as little or as much time as you want wandering the streets and choosing which activities to join. It's 90 minutes from Melbourne with easy road access and daily public transport options.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Ballarat who wants a self-paced introduction to the gold rush era without booking a guided tour — the activities run all day, so you choose what to watch and when, and everything is included in one ticket.
Blue Mountains Sunset Tour from Sydney: Wentworth Falls & WildlifeYou depart Sydney late morning, skip the traffic, and spend the afternoon walking through native forest to Wentworth Falls, spotting wildlife at dusk, then watching the sunset from Echo Point over the Three Sisters. The 90-minute walk down and back up is the physical core of the day; everything else—the towns, the valley views, the kangaroos—happens around it. Pickup from four CBD locations, guide-led throughout, return to Sydney after dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Blue Mountains highlights in one afternoon without arranging your own transport or timing the sunset—the late departure is what keeps you out of Sydney traffic and gets you to the ranges with enough daylight left for both the walk and the views.
Busselton: Forest Adventures Ropes Course & 150m ZiplineYou'll complete six ropes courses of varying difficulty, clip through 15 ziplines including one stretching 150 metres, and wear full safety gear throughout a 2.5-hour session. A qualified instructor leads the safety training and supervises from the ground. You progress at your own pace, starting low and moving to higher courses as your confidence builds. Arrive 15 minutes early, wear enclosed shoes, and bring water.Is it for me?Right for families with kids aged 7 and up, or groups of friends wanting a half-day outdoor challenge without needing your own gear or safety knowledge — the instructor handles both, and you just show up ready to climb.
Great Barrier Reef: Snorkel Tour with Indigenous Guides & StoriesYou’ll join Indigenous Sea Rangers on a full-day Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns, snorkeling two outer reef sites with all equipment included. Listen to Creation stories right on deck, share laughs over morning tea and buffet lunch, and get hands-on with traditional tools—plus marine biology insights along the way.
Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from CairnsYou board at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 8am and sail two hours to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend four hours snorkeling, viewing the reef from a semi-submersible, or exploring the island's birdlife, with a marine biologist presentation and buffet lunch included. Return by catamaran at 5pm with complimentary wine and cheese on the way back.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full Great Barrier Reef day without arranging transport, equipment, meals or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included meals mean you show up at the terminal and the rest is managed for you.
Swan Valley: Afternoon Wine Tour & Distillery Tasting with PickupYou’ll taste your way through Swan Valley’s boutique wineries with a small group and a local guide sharing family stories along the way. Enjoy cheese pairings, sample spirits at an award-winning distillery, and finish with handmade chocolates before heading back to Perth. It’s relaxed, full of flavor, and leaves you smiling long after you return.
Kalbarri Sunset Cruise: Coastal Cliffs & Jacques PointA two-hour sunset cruise departing Kalbarri Maritime Facility travels south along the coast past Jacques Point, Red Bluff, Mushroom Rock, Rainbow Valley, Pot Alley and Eagle Gorge, with stops at key sites and an expert crew guiding you through the Murchison River mouth and along the cliffs. The boat is a 50-foot vessel with viewing access from all deck areas, and you're welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles onboard.Is it for me?The cruise departs from Kalbarri Maritime Facility, which is accessible by public transport if you don't have a car—this settles the logistics for travelers staying in town without a rental. The two-hour window fits a free afternoon or the last part of your day, and you're welcome to bring your own drinks, so you're not locked into the boat's bar or paying extra for refreshments.
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Exmouth: Ningaloo ReefSea kayak and snorkel the Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, the wildlife-rich shallows of Ningaloo Reef near Exmouth, in a half-day activity with a guide, small group of up to 8 guests, and all gear provided. You paddle through the nursery spotting juvenile turtles, rays and baby reef sharks, then tie off at moorings to snorkel the coral reef itself. Pickup from your Exmouth accommodation is included; the tour time shifts daily with the tides, so confirm the schedule before you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle and snorkel in one outing—you'll kayak to shallow reefs where turtles and rays gather, then snorkel directly from your boat in sheltered water.
Coral Bay: Whale Shark Swim & Reef Snorkel Tour with PhotosYou’ll swim beside gentle whale sharks off Coral Bay, guided by locals who know these waters inside out. Snorkel vibrant coral gardens, share laughs over lunch onboard, and take home a full photo package — plus those moments when time slows down underwater.
Darwin: Casino Royale Jet Ski Tour & Mindil Beach SpinYou’ll feel adrenaline kick in as you jet ski across Darwin Harbour with a local guide leading the way. Cruise past Mindil Beach Casino, spot marine life if you’re lucky, and spin around the sandbar before heading back—sun on your skin, salt in your hair, grinning like an idiot.
Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: 2-hour cruiseA two-hour whale watching cruise from Newcastle Harbour that boards an eco-tourism vessel to observe migrating humpback whales in their natural habitat along the Hunter Coast. The tour includes a professional wildlife guide, weatherproof jackets, and keeps groups small at a maximum of 20 guests. If no whales appear, you return free of charge within the same season.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to see whales without arranging transport or spending the whole day at sea—the two-hour window fits between other plans, and the guide handles all the spotting while you watch from a comfortable boat.
Blue Mountains Private Tour Sydney & Featherdale Wildlife ParkYou get picked up from your Sydney hotel, cross the Harbour Bridge, and spend a full day moving between Blue Mountains lookouts and walking trails with a local guide. You see the Three Sisters and Wentworth Falls, stop for lunch in Leura, and can add wildlife encounters at Featherdale or thrilling rides at Scenic World for extra cost. National park entry and transport are included; you return to your accommodation in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Blue Mountains highlights in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself—the private guide and fixed schedule handle both, leaving you free to focus on the walks and the views.
Blue Mountains: Scenic World Rides & Echo Point Day TripYou’ll ride the world’s steepest railway at Scenic World, stand face-to-face with the Three Sisters at Echo Point, and find quiet at Cahill’s Lookout before wandering Leura’s leafy streets for lunch or coffee. Expect moments of awe mixed with small surprises—a laugh with your guide or a sudden shift in mountain light—that’ll stick with you long after.
Gold Coast: Snorkel Cook Island with Turtles & Fresh FruitYou’ll ride out from Gold Coast to Cook Island for a guided snorkel with sea turtles in their natural habitat. Expect close-up moments with marine life, easy-going guides who know their stuff, and fresh fruit waiting after your swim. If you’re up for saltwater hair and honest wonder, this is one of those days that sticks with you.
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest ATV & River CruiseYou get picked up from your Port Douglas hotel, swim at a private waterfall, ride an ATV through the rainforest, tour the forest by Army truck with a local guide, eat lunch at Daintree Village, and cruise the Daintree River for an hour watching for wildlife. Return transfers are included, and the group stays small enough that you're not rushing between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Daintree experiences — waterfalls, rainforest riding, river wildlife — without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself; the small-group format and fixed itinerary mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb the forest instead of rushing between photo stops.
