Things to do in Australia
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Gold Coast: Helicopter Flight & Jet Boat Ride ComboYou’ll race across Gold Coast’s Broadwater on a jet boat, then swap waves for sky with a 10-minute helicopter flight over Surfers Paradise and Main Beach. With local guides handling all logistics—including pickup points and safety gear—you’ll get both thrills and city views in one afternoon. It’s a rush you’ll probably replay in your head for days after.
Adelaide Food Tour: Chocolate, Fritz & Central MarketYou'll taste five local specialties across three stops, eat a hot bakery lunch of your choice, and leave with a dessert and extra products to take home. The guide handles the stories and timing, so you just show up and eat your way through Adelaide's food history without planning the route or missing the market's best stalls.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat Adelaide's actual food culture rather than a generic highlights tour, and you'd rather have a local guide handle the route and stories than plan the market yourself.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour MelbourneYou visit four major stops — Brighton Beach boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife park, the Nobbies coastal boardwalk, and the Penguin Parade — without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing yourself. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Melbourne CBD are included, along with all admission fees. The full day runs from morning to evening, with a small group and an air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Phillip Island's main attractions in one day without renting a car or juggling separate tickets and transport — the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Gold Coast: Surf Lesson at The Spit Beach with Gear & PhotosYou’ll feel your heart race as you paddle out with local instructors on Gold Coast’s favorite surf beach. Practice on sand before hitting real waves with all gear included. After your surf lesson, check out your action photos and swap stories back at the shack—it’s messy fun you won’t forget soon.
Darwin City Explorer Tour: Major attractions with guideThe Darwin City Explorer is a guided city tour of Darwin's major attractions, including the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin Aviation Museum, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, and views of Parliament House and Fannie Bay Gaol. A professional guide provides live commentary throughout the five-hour tour; hotel pickup and entry fees are included. On Saturdays, the itinerary includes a stop at Parap Village Markets for local food and crafts.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the major Darwin sights in one morning without arranging entry tickets or transport—the guide handles the stops and the timing, so you move through museums, gardens and historical sites without pausing to plan. It's shared, so you'll travel with other visitors; if you prefer a private vehicle and customized pace, look for a private Darwin tour instead.
Batemans Bay: Glass-Bottom Kayak Tour & Marine Life ViewsYou’ll float above Batemans Bay’s marine life in a glass-bottom kayak, guided by locals who share stories as you paddle past stingrays and mangroves. Enjoy simple snacks after exploring Cullendulla’s sanctuary zone and listening to indigenous history. It’s relaxed, personal, and leaves you with those quiet moments you’ll remember long after.
Margaret River: Wine Blending & 3 Wineries with LunchYou blend your own wine at the first winery, then taste at two more boutique estates with a gourmet lunch in between. Chocolate tasting and a local micro-brewery round out the afternoon. Hotel or town pickup and drop-off are included, so you arrive back without worrying about the drive.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers who want to do more than taste — the blending experience lets you make something you'll actually remember. The full day with lunch and three wineries means you're out for several hours, which is what makes the pace feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Brisbane: Magic Men Cabaret Show with Champagne & Reserved SeatsYou’ll get swept up in laughter and music at Magic Men Brisbane—front-row reserved seating puts you right in the action, with sparkling wine on arrival and endless finger food served by cheeky waiters. Expect high-energy dance routines, crowd singalongs, and a real sense of celebration—plus after party entry if you want to keep the night rolling.
Fraser Island Full Day Tour: Lake McKenzie & Maheno ShipwreckYou swim in two freshwater lakes, walk through rainforest, drive a sand highway, and see a century-old shipwreck — all in one day with a guide who knows the island. Pickup and drop-off from your Hervey Bay hotel, lunch, morning tea, park fees and barge transfers are all included, and the group stays under 20 people so you're not herded through each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main attractions of Fraser Island in a single day without renting a 4WD or navigating the island yourself — the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you actually stop long enough to swim and look around instead of just driving past.
Hobart: Mt Wellington, Salamanca Market & Wildlife Sanctuary TourYou’ll climb kunanyi/Mt Wellington for wild views over Hobart before wandering Salamanca Market’s stalls (Saturdays only), sampling cheese at Wicked Cheese, exploring convict-era Richmond Village for lunch, and meeting kangaroos plus Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Expect real moments: cold mountain air, noisy markets, and muddy shoes by sunset.
Sunset Sailing Port Douglas: Small Group, 2-Hour CruiseA 2-hour sunset sailing activity in Port Douglas aboard Indigo 2, a small vessel carrying a maximum of 12 guests. You stand on the foredeck with a gourmet cheese and dip platter featuring local produce, watching the sun set behind the mountains while an English-speaking guide is present. The small group size and extended duration set this apart from the standard sunset cruise format.Is it for me?Book this one if you want a small group—no more than 12—and time to actually watch the sunset unfold instead of racing back to port. The two-hour window is what makes the difference; you stay out through the full color shift and the quiet that follows.
Adelaide Twilight Cruise Glenelg: Sunset Sailing & Sparkling WineYou board a sailing catamaran at Glenelg and spend two hours on the water as Adelaide's foreshore lights come on at dusk. One beverage from the bar is included, and you can buy more if you want. The boat returns to Marina Pier, where restaurants and bars are waiting if you decide to stay out.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a quiet evening on the water without the noise of a motorboat or the fuss of a structured tour — the sailing pace and included drink mean you're just sitting and watching the city lights come on, nothing more complicated than that.
Underwater Helmet Dive Green Island from CairnsThe Seawalker helmet dive on Green Island is an underwater walking experience 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran, where you descend to the seafloor in a helmet that keeps your head and hair dry while you walk among tropical fish and coral. The full-day combo includes return transport, island access with pool and facilities, and your choice of a glass-bottom boat tour or snorkelling gear. Minimum age is 12; a medical questionnaire is required before diving.Is it for me?Choose the 8:30am departure if you want the full five to nine hours on the island and prefer an earlier start; the 10:30am departure suits a later morning. Pick the 4:30pm return if you want maximum time on Green Island, or the 2:30pm return for an earlier finish to your day.
Blue Mountains: Empress Canyon Canyoning & 30m Waterfall AbseilYou’ll abseil sandstone cliffs in the Blue Mountains, share lunch under tall trees, then plunge into Empress Canyon for jumps and swims through cold pools. With all gear provided and a local guide leading every step (and laugh), you’ll finish by abseiling beside a roaring 30-meter waterfall — an experience that lingers long after you dry off.
Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour: Humpback & Right WhalesA 4-hour whale watching cruise around Phillip Island in Victoria searches for Humpback and Southern Right Whales during their annual migration, with a live English-speaking guide, morning tea and captain's commentary included. Whale sightings are expected 70–90% of the time between June and August. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The 4-hour timeframe suits a half-day outing when you want to see migrating whales without committing the full day, and the morning tea keeps you comfortable while the captain explains what you're watching. Families with small children or infants will find the tour accessible, with specialized seats and room for prams on board.
Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 45 minutes of high-speed actionArro Jet's 45-minute jet boat ride on the Gold Coast Broadwater delivers high-speed spins, 360-degree manoeuvres and power slides with expert pilots who maximize action over travel time. Life jackets and spray jackets are provided; the minimum height is 120cm. A waiver of liability is required before boarding, and the ride is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?Book this one if you want continuous adrenaline and not downtime—the route cuts slow zones and travels further than other Gold Coast jet boats, so the full 45 minutes stay on the water doing what makes the ride worth taking.
Sydney & Central Coast: Koalas, Kangaroos, Waterfalls & Scenic TrainYou’ll get close enough to pat koalas, hand-feed kangaroos, wander bush trails past waterfalls and spot giant pelicans by blue lakes on this day trip from Sydney’s bustle. With a local guide leading the way and a scenic train ride home through forests and river country, you’ll find moments of real calm—and maybe surprise yourself along the way.
Gold Coast Sunset Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Broadwater ViewsYou board a small sailboat at the Gold Coast marina, receive two glasses of sparkling wine or soft drinks, and sail past Surfers Paradise, Marina Mirage, and the Palazzo Versace as the sun drops. Sea World Resort slides past on the water, and snacks arrive while you're actually watching the light change. The crew handles everything — timing, route, the boat itself — so you show up, climb aboard, and let the evening happen.Is it for me?Book this if you want a calm evening on the water without arranging a boat, timing the sunset yourself, or deciding where to go — the small group size and fixed route mean you show up and the crew handles the rest.
K'gari (Fraser Island): 4WD Day Trip with Lake McKenzie & ShipwreckYou’ll ride along K’gari’s wild beach highway in a 4WD from Rainbow Beach, float through Eli Creek’s cool waters, stand beside the weathered Maheno Shipwreck, swim in Lake McKenzie’s glassy blue shallows, and walk beneath ancient rainforest trees—all with stories from a local guide and plenty of time to soak it all in.
Sydney Tower: Mark Best Fine Dining & 360° ViewsYou ascend to Level 81 of Sydney Tower, order from a three-course a-la-carte menu built on Australian ingredients, and watch the entire city rotate around your table while you eat. Lift access, bread, butter and a side dish are included. Arrive within ten minutes of your reservation time, and dress smart casual.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to eat serious food without leaving the view behind — the rotating restaurant means every seat watches the city, and the Australian-only menu means the cooking stands on its own without gimmicks.
