Things to do in Australia
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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.
Uluru: Scenic Plane Flight with Window Seats & PickupYou’ll board a small plane at Ayers Rock Airport for a 20-minute scenic flight over Uluru, with guaranteed window seats and live commentary from your pilot-guide. Feel the Outback wind as you soar above Australia’s most iconic rock formation before easy hotel drop-off brings you back down to earth.
Kuranda rainforest tour: Skyrail, Scenic Railway & wildlife parkA full-day guided tour of Kuranda's World Heritage rainforest combines the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Rainforestation Nature Park (including an Army Duck tour, Aboriginal Dreamtime Walk, and koala encounters), a hot lunch, and the return journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide, and all activities are included; the itinerary may run in a different order depending on the day.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in the region and want to see the rainforest, wildlife and Aboriginal culture in one day without organizing transport or timing between attractions—everything connects, and your guide handles the logistics so you move between experiences without gaps or decisions.
Sydney: Sea Cliff Bridge & Kiama Blowhole Small Group TourYou're driven from central Sydney to the Illawarra coast for a day that includes the Sea Cliff Bridge walk, the Kiama Blowhole, coastal paths with basalt cliffs, and a lunch stop where whales often pass (May–October). A local guide handles the driving and photography, park entry fees are covered, and the whole trip takes just under two hours each way—which means you get the South Coast without the solo navigation or the full day lost to driving.Is it for me?Book this if you want the South Coast's main highlights—the bridge, the blowhole, coastal walks, and wildlife—without arranging your own transport, timing the stops, or spending a full day driving yourself. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the rest is handled.
Torquay Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner WavesYou'll meet a qualified instructor at the shop, change into a wetsuit, walk onto the sheltered Torquay beach, and spend an hour in waist-deep water learning to catch and ride waves with hands-on help. The board and wetsuit are provided, and you finish with a shower and change back at the shop. No experience needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try surfing without arranging equipment or figuring out technique on your own—the instructor handles both, and the sheltered Torquay beach and waist-deep water are what make a first lesson actually work.
Barossa Valley Wine Tour: Small-Group Tastings & Chef's LunchYou're picked up from your Adelaide hotel and driven into the Barossa Valley for a full day of tastings at three premium boutique wineries chosen by your guide. Tasting fees are included, as is a multi-course chef's lunch with wine. You return to your hotel by early evening with anything you've purchased. The itinerary changes daily based on what's worth tasting that week.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Barossa wines without arranging transport, paying tasting fees separately, or spending the day in a large group — the small size and flexible itinerary are what let your guide actually show you the region instead of just moving you through it.
Tully River: White Water Sports Rafting Half Day Mission Beach PickupYou’ll paddle your own sports raft down Tully River with a local guide, crashing through grade 2–3 rapids surrounded by ancient rainforest. Expect laughter, splashes, quiet moments under towering trees, and stories from people who know this place by heart. Includes pickup from Mission Beach or Tully so you can just show up ready for adventure.
Noosa Queen Sunset Cruise: Makepeace Island and Lake CooroibahThe Noosa Queen Sunset Cruise is a 90-minute river tour departing from Noosa Marina that takes you past Makepeace Island, the Noosa North Shore, and out to Lake Cooroibah as daylight fades. A live English-speaking guide shares Noosa stories and local knowledge while you watch for kangaroos and birdlife; the fully licensed bar serves wine, beer and soft drinks throughout the cruise.Is it for me?Book this shared cruise if you want a set departure time and the social atmosphere of traveling with other passengers; choose a private charter if you'd rather control the schedule or prefer to travel alone.
Mirror Maze Melbourne: Interactive Art & Metal GalleryYou get access to over 200 metal artworks in Australia's largest indoor scrap metal gallery, plus an interactive mirror maze that plays with space and light. Entry covers both sections with no additional fees, and the pace is entirely yours—no guide, no time limit, no crowds pushing through. Plan for an hour or more if you want to really look.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Melbourne wanting to see large-scale art without a guided tour or time pressure. The space works for solo visitors, families, and groups of any size—you move at your own pace through both the gallery and the maze.
Blue Mountains: Private Day Trip from Sydney with LunchYou’ll start your Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney meeting koalas and kangaroos over morning tea, then ride west with a local guide to secret lookouts far from crowds. Enjoy a two-course lunch overlooking dramatic valleys before seeing Govetts Leap waterfall and hearing legends of the Three Sisters. It’s a day that lingers long after you return.
Margaret River: Private Surf Lesson for Couples, Friends & FamiliesYou’ll paddle into Margaret River’s surf with a local coach by your side, learning wave basics and getting real-time tips as you go. Expect sandy toes, lots of laughter (and wipeouts), plus all equipment provided — wetsuit, rash shirt, sunscreen and board. You’ll leave salty-haired and probably still smiling.
Morning Cruise Murchison River Kalbarri: Wildlife & River MouthA morning cruise on Kalbarri's only river tour, traveling the Murchison with a live English-speaking guide who narrates the wildlife, birdlife, local history and fishing heritage along the way. Tea, coffee and Milo are complimentary. The cruise runs April to November and takes about two and a half hours, ending at the river mouth — one of Western Australia's most treacherous channels to watch. Prams and wheelchairs are welcome, and all areas of the boat are accessible.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to watch wildlife and birdlife without the pace of a full-day tour — the two-and-a-half-hour window means you fit it into a morning and still have the afternoon free. The fixed schedule and included refreshments remove the planning; the guide's commentary turns what you see into something you understand.
Anglesea Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner WavesYou’ll feel that first jolt of cold water as you step into Anglesea’s gentle waves along the Great Ocean Road. With friendly local instructors guiding every wobbly attempt to stand up, expect laughter, sandy wetsuits, and real encouragement—plus all gear provided so you can just show up ready for something new.
Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour: Australia's Largest FastestThe Canyon Flyer is a guided zipline tour across Cedar Creek Gorge on the Gold Coast where you fly eight ziplines spanning 1.5km at speeds up to 70km/h, reaching heights of 70 meters above the rainforest canopy. The tour runs about three hours with two experienced guides who manage all safety equipment, and groups stay under ten people. Children from age 10 are welcome; you'll need to weigh between 40kg and 120kg and wear closed-toed shoes and a harness.Is it for me?Show up to Cedar Creek Gorge ready to fly—two guides handle everything else, from gear to timing, while you experience seven massive ziplines at speeds up to 70km/h across the rainforest canopy.
Coal Valley Wine Tour Hobart: Four Cellar Doors, No DrivingA half-day wine and food tasting tour from Hobart into Coal Valley wine region, where you visit at least four cellar doors sampling wine, chocolate and cheese without driving. The guide navigates between Pooley Wines, Everyman & His Dog, Frogmore Creek Wines, Nocton Vineyard and Riversdale Estate, returning to Hobart by mid-afternoon. Minimum two people; breakfast beforehand is recommended.Is it for me?Choose this if you prefer a guided group experience with transport included, so you can taste wines, chocolate, and cheese across multiple cellar doors rather than self-driving between them.
Great Keppel Island Day Trip & Lunch from Keppel BayYou’ll step onto Great Keppel Island ready for a slow-paced day — ferry included — with time to wander sandy tracks or relax by the sea before enjoying lunch at Hideaway overlooking Middle Island. Choose your meal and drink, soak up reef views, and leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.
Bungy Jump at Skypark Cairns: 16 jump styles, one platformBungy jump at Skypark Cairns, Australia's only permanent bungy site, from a 50-metre platform in the Smithfield rainforest 20 minutes north of Cairns. You choose from 16 different jump styles — classic feet-first freefall, tandem, backwards, or the Running Roof Jump — and every jump includes a full safety briefing, harness fitting and a photo and video package to keep. Transfers from Cairns are included if you need them.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to jump from Australia's only permanent bungy site and have options — the 16 jump styles mean you're not locked into one way to do it, and the platform's height and rainforest setting make it a single location where every jump feels different.
Stradbroke Island Eco Tour: Koalas & Beaches from BrisbaneA small-group eco day tour from Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island combines a scenic ferry ride across Moreton Bay with guided wildlife viewing, coastal walks and beach swimming. The operator is Ecotourism Australia Certified, meaning the tour prioritizes conservation and supports the island's cultural heritage. You'll spot wild koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and dolphins year-round, with humpback whales visible from June to October at Amity Point, one of the world's best land-based whale-watching sites. The day runs 11 hours and includes ferry tickets, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide, and free time for swimming at Cylinder Beach.Is it for me?The 11-hour day includes coastal walks and beach time, so come ready for a full day on your feet and in the water. Small-group travel with a local guide means you move at a pace that lets wildlife viewing happen naturally—no rushing between stops—which is what makes spotting koalas in the treetops and dolphins close to shore possible.
Fraser Island: 2-Day 4WD Tag-Along Tour & Lake McKenzieYou drive your own 4WD across Fraser Island's beach and rainforest tracks, following a lead guide to Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck, and Central Station Rainforest. Two nights in a beachside campsite with meals, showers, and equipment included. Ferry, permits, and fuel are covered. Return to Rainbow Beach by mid-afternoon on day two.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to drive themselves across an island rather than sit in a passenger seat, and who don't mind sleeping in a tent to do it. The two-day format means you're out from early morning on day one through mid-afternoon on day two, which is what lets you reach all four main stops and have time to swim and rest at Lake McKenzie.
Cairns Aquarium: Night Tour & Nocturnal Reef WildlifeYou get exclusive after-hours access to Cairns Aquarium with a wildlife educator guiding you through 1.5 hours of nocturnal behavior — reef fish hunting, corals glowing, forest creatures emerging. No daytime crowds, no rushing between tanks. The guide explains what changes when darkness falls and why these creatures behave the way they do. Book if you want to see the reef ecosystem as it actually functions at night, not as a daytime exhibit.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how the reef and rainforest actually function after dark, without the daytime crowds — the after-hours timing is what makes the nocturnal behavior visible and the guide's attention possible.
