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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Margaret River Group Surf Lesson: Learn to Catch WavesYou’ll start on Margaret River’s sand learning surf basics with a local coach who keeps things real and relaxed. Expect plenty of laughs, hands-on help in the water, and your first taste of riding a wave—with all gear provided so you can just show up ready to try.Is it for me?Your coach stays in the water with you the whole time, turning your first paddle-out into an actual wave ride through hands-on tips and real-time assistance.
Melbourne Private City Tour: Laneways, Neighborhoods & Local CultureYou get a local host who knows Melbourne's laneways, neighborhoods and makers personally, not from a script. The day includes hotel pickup, coffee, lunch, and a luxury private vehicle—no group, no fixed route, just you and your host deciding where the afternoon goes. Half-day ends at 2 pm; full-day wraps between 4 and 5 pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Melbourne actually works—the neighborhoods, the makers, the culture—without arranging transport, timing yourself or following a fixed route. A local host and a private vehicle mean you move at your own pace and steer toward what interests you.
Lunch Cruise Launceston: Batman Bridge & Cataract GorgeYou spend four hours on the Tamar River, sailing through Cataract Gorge and north to Batman Bridge, with morning tea, lunch, and a Tasmanian wine and beer tasting included. The guide provides commentary on local history and wildlife as you pass farms, vineyards, and historical buildings. You depart at 10am on Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday, and return by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Launceston who want to see the Tamar River and Cataract Gorge without arranging their own boat — the fixed schedule and included meals mean you show up at 9:30am and don't think about logistics again until you step off at 2pm.
Herberton: Historic Village Entry Ticket & Self-Guided TourYou’ll wander through 60+ original buildings in Historic Village Herberton, touching old tools and hearing local stories as you go. Expect hands-on displays, peaceful nature trails perfect for birdwatching, and plenty of time to explore at your own pace with self-guided entry included. It’s easy to lose yourself in another era here—the feeling lingers long after you leave.
Margaret River: Coastal Wildlife Eco Trip with Lunch & PickupYou’ll feel Margaret River’s wild side—walking coastal tracks, tasting fresh local produce with a glass of wine or coffee, spotting dolphins or lazy kangaroos along the way. With pickup from Busselton or Dunsborough and a guide who knows every story behind each bay or cliff, this eco trip feels honest and personal—never rushed.
Hobart: Mt Field, Mt Wellington & Wildlife Day TripYou’ll walk beneath towering trees at Mt Field near Hobart, feel spray from Russell Falls on your face, and meet Tasmanian wildlife up close at Bonorong Sanctuary—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect muddy boots, tired legs, and moments of real quiet you’ll remember later.
Adelaide Hills: Mount Lofty MTB Tour & Wildlife StopYou’ll pedal forest trails from Mount Lofty with a local guide who knows where to spot koalas (and maybe kangaroos). Enjoy e-bikes, hotel pickup, entry to Cleland Wildlife Park if you want it, plus morning tea among gum trees. It’s relaxed riding with real moments of connection — both with nature and people around you.
Noosa Dolphin Boat Tour: Small Group & Coastal ViewsYou board a small boat with a maximum of 12 passengers and an experienced skipper who reads the tides and weather to decide departure time. You get life jackets, a safety briefing, and coastal views while looking for dolphins in their natural habitat. The boat moves with the ocean, not against it, so expect some swell and a skipper who knows the water. Message after booking to confirm your departure time.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying on the Sunshine Coast who want to see dolphins without a large group and don't mind that departure times shift with the tides — that flexibility is what lets the skipper take you out safely and actually find marine life. Not suitable if you're pregnant, have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or if children are under 7.
Hunter Valley Cheese & Wine Tasting: 3 Wineries, Gin & LunchYou visit three wineries and a gin distillery with a guide who knows the producers, taste at each stop with behind-the-scenes access at one winery, sit down for lunch with wine included, and get driven between stops in a minivan. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from central Hunter Valley locations, so you don't need a car or a designated driver.Is it for me?Right for wine and spirits drinkers who want to taste without driving, since pickup is included and the minivan handles transport between stops. The day is paced around lunch and four tasting stops, so expect to be out for most of the afternoon — that's what makes visiting three wineries and a distillery possible in one trip.
Rottnest Island: Segway Fortress Tour & Quokka EncountersYou’ll roll past Rottnest Island’s WWII forts and empty beaches by Segway with a local guide who knows every twist in the track. There’s time for laughter (and maybe a wobbly turn), stories about old barracks, and close-up moments with quokkas who run this place now. It’s part history lesson, part coastal adventure—definitely not your usual island tour.
Port Douglas: Mossman Gorge River Drift & Daintree WalkYou float through Mossman River on a snorkeling drift, experience a traditional Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony with body paint, and walk through Daintree National Park with a guide who explains the rainforest's ecology. Lunch, transfers from Port Douglas, and all gear are included; the whole day takes around 7–8 hours and you spend more time in the water than on any competing tour.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend a full day in the rainforest without arranging your own transport or timing multiple stops—the fixed itinerary moves you from river to ceremony to forest walk in one seamless day, and the early pickup means you're in the water while other tours are still loading their vans.
Tweed Valley: Tropical Fruit World Farm Tour & TastingYou’ll step into rolling orchards near Tweed Valley for a hands-on day at Tropical Fruit World: taste rare fruits fresh from the trees, cruise past wildlife with local guides, and learn about Australian bush tucker traditions. Every sense wakes up here—from sweet mango scents to kookaburra calls—and you’ll leave with more stories than souvenirs.
Hunter Valley: Fortified Wine & Cheese Tasting in Heritage MuseumYou sit in a heritage museum room with a wine expert, taste three barrel samples of fortified wine as they mature, pair them with a local cheese platter from Binnore Dairy, and leave with a bottle to take home. The whole thing is paced for conversation and learning, not speed. Book if you have two hours and want to taste wine the way the winemaker does.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want depth over volume—you taste fewer wines but understand them better, and the barrel access is something most Hunter Valley tastings don't offer. Plan for a seated two-hour experience, which is exactly what gives you time to ask questions and actually taste the difference between the barrel samples.
Blue Mountains Private Tour Sydney: 9-Hour Custom ItineraryYou get picked up from your Sydney location and spend nine hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a private guide who builds the day around your preferences — whether that's wildlife, hiking, scenic railways, or quiet lookouts. Lunch, water, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included, and you choose which attractions matter most rather than following a fixed itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Blue Mountains without renting a car or figuring out public transport — the guide handles navigation and timing, and you decide whether the day is active or relaxed based on how you're feeling.
Perth Walking Tour: Arcades, Laneways & Local HistoryA 2.5-hour guided walking tour of central Perth that moves through pedestrian malls, ornate arcades, laneways and back streets with a local guide who covers the city's history and landmarks. The tour starts at Perth Town Hall, includes a drink at the end, and works for anyone with moderate fitness who wants to understand how Perth's downtown actually connects.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, the tour fits into a morning or early afternoon without eating the whole day, which leaves time to explore on your own or move to another part of Perth afterward. The walking pace is moderate, so you need to be comfortable on your feet for the duration, but the route stays downtown and doesn't require climbing or scrambling.
Port Douglas: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving CruiseYou board a small-group catamaran in Port Douglas, visit three outer reef sites with a marine biologist guide, and choose between snorkeling with a guided tour or up to three certified dives. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea are included, as is hotel pickup. The day runs full but the boat's design and capped numbers mean it never feels rushed or crowded.Is it for me?Right for experienced snorkelers and certified divers who want smaller groups and access to outer reef sites most day boats skip. Plan for a full day on the water — that's what the three-site itinerary and multiple dives need — and bring a moderate level of fitness; the boat and reef work are not strenuous, but the day itself is active.
Northern Rivers Rail Trail: E-Bike Hire & 48km Hinterland RideYou rent a Bosch-powered e-bike with helmet, gel seat, waterproof bags, and a map, then ride 48km at your own pace through rainforest and past a historic tunnel. Stop for lunch, gelato, or local shops whenever you want. Families can bring toddlers in tag-along bikes or chariots. If you get tired, the shuttle picks you up partway through.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a full day outdoors without managing a group pace or a schedule — the e-bike and flat terrain let you stop for lunch, explore at your own speed, and bring young children along. Plan for 4–6 hours of riding depending on your stops, which is what makes the 48km route feel relaxed rather than rushed.
Freycinet Walking Tour: Wineglass Bay & Boat ReturnYou walk to Wineglass Bay's lookout platform, descend to the beach for morning tea, trek along Hazards Beach with a picnic lunch, then board a boat for a 20-minute return journey to Freycinet Lodge. The tour runs 5.5 hours with a small group, and includes all gear, meals, and transport — you need only a valid National Parks Pass, which you buy separately.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Wineglass Bay and explore the park without managing your own timing, transport between beaches, or what to eat — the guide handles the route, the boat handles the return, and the meals are already packed. The small group size and local knowledge mean you're not following a crowd.
Airlie Beach Turtle Spotting Cruise: Electric Boat Max 8A one-hour turtle spotting cruise from Airlie Beach aboard Tallulah, an electric boat carrying a maximum of eight passengers, glides through Turtle Bay, around Pigeon Island and past the Coral Sea Marina's yachts with a live English-speaking guide. The whisper-quiet, fume-free vessel is the only electric tour boat in the Whitsundays, designed to let you watch for loggerhead and green sea turtles without the noise and fumes of a standard engine. A portaloo is available in the forward cabin for emergencies.Is it for me?Glide silently past turtles and hear every word of commentary with just seven other passengers on the Whitsundays' only electric boat.
Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge TourYou get picked up from your Melbourne hotel and driven to the Great Ocean Road's most famous stops — the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and a rainforest walk through Melba Gully — arriving at each before the main tour groups. Lunch in Apollo Bay, time to breathe at each lookout, and a return to the city by late afternoon. The reverse itinerary is what keeps the crowds manageable.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Great Ocean Road's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the reverse route and hotel pickup are what let you see the Twelve Apostles before the crowds and still make it back to Melbourne by evening.
