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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Yarra Valley Wine Tour Melbourne: 4 Wineries & LunchYou visit four Yarra Valley wineries with a guide who teaches you how to taste and why these cool-climate wines matter, eat lunch with wine included at Balgownie Estate, and return to Melbourne without driving or planning a single stop. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean a full day in the valley costs less in time and stress than arranging it yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Yarra Valley wines without driving, arranging four separate visits, or figuring out lunch — the guide and fixed schedule handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the wine and the landscape.
Barossa Valley wine tour: 4 tastings & gourmet lunchThis 8-hour shared tour from Adelaide visits four Barossa Valley wineries with tastings, a gourmet lunch paired with small-batch wines at Kies Family Wines, and stops at heritage sites including Seppeltsfield's Artisan Village and Château Yaldara's historic estate. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Adelaide are included, along with a guide, water, and entry to the Barossa Chocolate Company. Venues may be substituted to match availability, and Lambert Estate replaces another stop when available.Is it for me?Barossa Valley wineries appear across four stops on a shared bus tour from Adelaide, with tastings, gourmet lunch, and a chocolate factory visit included.
Hobart: Mount Wellington Summit Bus & Alpine WalksYou ride a shuttle bus from Hobart's waterfront up to Mount Wellington's 1270-metre summit, spend 30 minutes at the lookouts, then return — or use your all-day pass to hop off at any of five alpine walking stops and catch a later bus down. The pass includes guide commentary, a bushwalking map, and WiFi on board, so you choose whether to stay on for the full loop or break the journey into walks.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the summit views without driving yourself and the flexibility to add a walk or two without committing to a full day hike — the all-day pass means you control the pace, and the guide knows which tracks match the weather and your energy.
Great Barrier Reef snorkeling & diving: Two reef sitesA full-day snorkeling and diving trip from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef, visiting two sites on the Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs about 90 minutes offshore. You choose your level—snorkel, try an introductory dive with instruction, or do certified dives—and the boat handles all equipment, lunch, showers and tea. The operator reserves the right to prevent participation if a health questionnaire or medical assessment raises safety concerns.Is it for me?Book snorkeling if you want the reef without learning to dive; choose the introductory dive to try breathing underwater with instruction and no certification required; pick certified dives if you have your card and want to go deeper at multiple sites.
Kangaroo Island: Quad Bike Tours & Southern Ocean ViewsYou ride your own quad bike (or ride as a passenger) through terrain most visitors never see, with a guide who knows the wildlife and adjusts the pace to your ability. The 170-minute option rewards you with Southern Ocean views from places a regular tour can't reach. Bring closed-toe shoes and long pants, and arrange your own transport to Vivonne Bay — that's the trade for accessing the island's real interior.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see parts of Kangaroo Island that regular tours skip, and you're comfortable arranging your own transport to Vivonne Bay. The 170-minute option suits riders who want a real challenge and ocean views as the reward.
Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard GorgeYou’ll trace Australia’s southern coast from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, pausing for seaside towns, wild koalas near Kennett River, and windswept views at Loch Ard Gorge. With hotel pickup and an easygoing local guide, you’ll catch sunset over those famous limestone stacks—maybe with sand still stuck between your toes.
Sydney: Wild Wombat & Kangaroo Day Tour with WaterfallsYou leave Sydney before noon, drive through rainforest and national parks, stand at a 1400-foot cliff overlooking the South Coast, walk to two major waterfalls, eat lunch at a local pie shop, spend an hour at dusk among wild wombats and kangaroos, have dinner at a historic pub, and finish under the stars. Lunch, dinner, snacks, water, and all entry fees are included. The whole day takes 12+ hours in a small group with a local driver.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see wild Australian wildlife without arranging transport, park tickets, meals, or timing yourself — the small-group structure and fixed itinerary handle all of it, and the guaranteed wombat and kangaroo encounter is the kind of moment that doesn't happen on a self-guided day.
Gordon River cruise from Strahan: Sarah Island & rainforest walkA six-hour World Heritage cruise departing Strahan at 9am takes you through Hells Gates into Macquarie Harbour, past salmon and trout farms, to Sarah Island for a guided tour of Tasmania's first penal settlement, then deep into the Gordon River rainforest. You disembark at Heritage Landing to walk a boardwalk through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, where the ancient forest and its oldest trees are the reason the wilderness is protected. Lunch of Tasmanian produce and morning tea are prepared on-board; the skipper provides live commentary and video on the coast's history. Cruises run daily except Christmas and August 1–31.Is it for me?Choose Upper Deck if you want the best views and don't mind paying a little more for the included lunch and beverage service; Main Deck seating is the same cruise at a lower price and is the only option if you need wheelchair access. Either way, the six-hour window means you can fit this into a day trip to Strahan without rushing, and the lunch on-board means you're not hunting for a restaurant between the penal settlement and the rainforest.
Sydney Harbour: Sunset Dinner Cruise with 3 or 4 CoursesYou’ll watch Sydney’s skyline shift from golden hour into city lights as you enjoy a three or four-course dinner aboard MV Sydney 2000. Expect relaxed service, live music on weekends, and plenty of chances to spot icons like the Opera House right from your seat. The little moments — laughter over dessert or catching that last bit of sunlight — are what stay with you.
Broome Town Tour: Cable Beach, Chinatown & Local StoriesA 2.5-hour guided tour of Broome led by a local guide, covering Cable Beach, Gantheaume Point, the Japanese Cemetery, Town Beach and Chinatown. The tour is built around the history and people of each stop rather than a checklist of sights—you learn why these places matter to Broome, not just what they look like. Pickup from your accommodation is included, and the guide brings chilled towels and refreshments along the way.Is it for me?Book this as your first tour in Broome—everything in the town makes more sense after you've heard the stories and history behind the places. The fixed route and local guide mean you don't have to piece together which stops matter and why; you arrive already oriented.
Sydney: City Bike Tour with Harbour Bridge & Opera HouseYou’ll ride through Sydney’s historic neighborhoods with a local guide, cycle across the Harbour Bridge, pause for lunch by Darling Harbour, and get up-close views of icons like the Opera House and Royal Botanic Garden. Expect laughter, city sounds, and those little moments that make you feel part of Sydney—not just passing through.
Cairns to Kuranda: Scenic Railway, Skyrail & Village Day TripYou’ll ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through lush rainforest from Cairns, float above ancient treetops on the Skyrail cableway, and explore Kuranda’s lively markets at your own pace. Meet locals and wildlife along the way, grab lunch wherever smells good, and let yourself get lost in those rainforest sounds — it’s more than just a scenic day out.
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation: Full Day with River CruiseYou're picked up from your Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas hotel and driven north to the Daintree Rainforest, where you spend a full day on a river cruise hunting for crocodiles, walking elevated boardwalks through ancient rainforest, swimming in a jungle pool, and standing where the forest meets the reef. Lunch, ice cream, and all park fees are included, and a local guide who's been doing this for decades sets the pace.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Cairns or nearby who want a full-day rainforest and reef experience without arranging their own transport or park entry — the pickup and fixed itinerary handle both. Expect a full day out with walking on boardwalks and a swim, which is what lets you see the rainforest, the river and the coast in one trip.
Fraser Island: 3-Day 4WD Tag-Along & Beachside CampingYou drive your own 4WD across Fraser Island's beach and tracks for three days, visiting Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck and Lake Wabby with a lead guide showing the way. Two nights in a beachside campsite with meals, fuel, camping gear and ferry transfers included. Return to the mainland by mid-afternoon on day three.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to drive their own 4WD across an island rather than sit in a tour bus, and who don't mind sleeping in a tent by the beach for two nights — that's what makes the small-group atmosphere and the freedom to explore at your own pace possible.
Blue Mountains Day Trip: Wildlife, Bushwalk & Three SistersYou’ll meet kangaroos up close at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then wind through eucalyptus forests toward the Blue Mountains’ iconic Three Sisters. Enjoy lunch in a cozy village café before hiking scenic bush trails to Wentworth Falls with your guide sharing stories along the way. Expect laughter, local insights, and quiet moments where nature just takes over.
Pinnacles Desert: Sunset Dinner & Stargazing Tour with PickupYou’ll feel the desert shift from hot sun to cool night on this Pinnacles tour from Perth — sandboarding at Lancelin Dunes, tasting bush tucker plants, sharing a BBQ dinner as sunset hits those wild limestone spires, then listening to Dreamtime stories while you stargaze with telescopes beside your guide.
Fraser Island 2-Day Tour: Lake McKenzie & Maheno ShipwreckYou spend two days exploring Fraser Island's World Heritage sites with a small group, swimming in Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, walking the Maheno Shipwreck, and driving 75 Mile Beach. Hotel pickup, accommodation, breakfast, and park fees are included. Book your exact pickup location and confirm your time 48 hours before departure.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Fraser Island's main sights without arranging transport, park fees, or accommodation themselves. Expect a moderate level of physical fitness—there's walking at multiple stops, and the pace is set by the tides, which means some flexibility on your part.
Adelaide River: Jumping Crocodile Cruise & Wildlife SightingYou’ll feel your heart race as wild crocodiles leap right beside your boat on this Adelaide River cruise. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), you’ll spot native birds like sea eagles and magpie geese while gliding through wetlands in small groups. It’s raw, real Northern Territory energy — you might even find yourself grinning at how close you get.
Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles, Koalas & Forest WalkYou get picked up from your Melbourne hotel and spend the full day on the Great Ocean Road in a coach with a guide who knows where things actually are. Morning tea is included; you buy lunch and dinner where you want. You see the 12 Apostles, walk through a rainforest with koalas nearby, and stop at Loch Ard Gorge and a dozen other coastal formations. The drive back to your hotel takes you through Colac, where you can grab food before the evening return.Is it for me?This tour works if you want to see the Great Ocean Road's main sights in one day without renting a car, planning stops, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and guide knowledge mean you hit the best light and the best wildlife spots without the logistics.
Whitehaven Beach Tour from Airlie Beach: Snorkel or All-Day RelaxA full-day boat tour from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach on an 80-passenger catamaran with air-conditioned seating and outdoor sun loungers. You get buffet lunch, unlimited transfers between boat and beach, and a guided 45-minute walk to the South Whitehaven Lookout overlooking all 7km of the beach. At checkout, choose between relaxing on the sand all day or adding a snorkelling trip to a coral reef with gear and instruction included.Is it for me?Choose the all-day beach option if you want to spend most of your time swimming and relaxing on the sand without committing to a reef dive. Pick the snorkelling add-on if you want to see tropical fish and coral in the same day — the smaller boat and fold-down stairs make water entry straightforward, and gear plus guidance are included, so you don't need prior experience.
