Things to do in Australia
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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.
Daintree Rainforest Waterfall Hike & Swim: 1-Hour WalkYou're picked up from your Port Douglas hotel, driven into the World Heritage rainforest, and served a made-to-order gourmet lunch with a tropical fruit tasting. Then you walk an hour through ancient forest glades to a secluded waterfall, swim in the rock pool beneath it, and return by late afternoon. Lunch choices must be entered at checkout.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to swim at a real waterfall without arranging their own transport or lunch — the full day structure is what makes reaching a secluded pool and eating in the rainforest possible in one trip. The 1-hour walk each way and uneven terrain mean you'll need good balance and cardiovascular fitness; it's not a casual stroll.
Perth Bell Tower: ANZAC Bell Tour & Chiming ExperienceYou’ll step behind the scenes at Perth’s Bell Tower to chime ancient bells yourself and watch as the mighty ANZAC Bell rings out at midday. With a local guide sharing stories from World War I and panoramic views over Swan River, this tour leaves you feeling oddly connected—and you’ll leave with a medallion as a keepsake.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Cairns: Boat Cruise & WildlifeThis day trip from Cairns includes entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, return coach transfers with driver commentary, and a 25-minute boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon where park staff feed crocodiles. You spend the day moving between wildlife enclosures—getting close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries and quolls—and watching educational presentations throughout. Departures run at 8am or noon; infants can sit on a lap or travel in a pram.Is it for me?Book the 8am departure if you want to explore the park before the afternoon crowds arrive; the noon start works better if you're sleeping in or just landed in Cairns. Either way, the coach handles the drive both directions, so you only need to show up at your hotel at the pickup time.
Cape Hillsborough: Sunrise Wallabies & Kangaroos Beach TourYou’ll wake before sunrise for Cape Hillsborough’s famous wallabies on the beach, guided by a local who knows every tide and trail. Watch kangaroos feed at dawn, share a picnic breakfast by the water, and feel that rare mix of awe and quiet as day breaks over Queensland’s wild coast.
Robe 4x4 tour: Rugged coastline and beachesA 4x4 tour of Robe's coastline and beaches with an experienced guide who drives either their vehicle or yours on a tag-along basis. The tour visits named spots including Stoney Rise, Queens Head, Bishops Pate, Domaschenz Beach, Freshwater Lake, Nora Creina and Lake Robe, with sand-dune education, full recovery equipment, air-conditioned transport and local maps included. Runs three hours.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want a local guide to show you Robe's hidden coastal stretches—ride in the guide's 4x4 or follow in your own.
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Tour & Museum Entry with GuideYou’ll feel the wind on your face as you climb Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse’s 59 steps with a local guide sharing stories from Western Australia’s coast. Step onto the balcony for wide-open views over Geographe Bay, then explore real lightkeepers’ letters and artifacts in their original cottage museum. It’s less about ticking off sights—more about pausing where history still lingers.
Melbourne: Paint & Sip Ceramic Workshop with Turkish DelightsYou’ll sip wine or apple tea as you paint your own ceramic plate or bowl in a welcoming Melbourne studio—no experience needed. Enjoy Turkish delights and stories from your instructor while you relax into the rhythm of brush on clay. You’ll leave with your own unique piece—and maybe some sugar still on your hands.
Adelaide River Crocodile Cruise: Jumping Crocs Up CloseThe Adelaide River Queen is a two-story river cruise operating 60 minutes from Darwin that takes you down the Adelaide River to see saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat. The vessel has a fully air-conditioned lower deck enclosed by croc-proof glass and an open-air upper deck under a covered canopy, so you can choose between climate control and open water views. A live English-speaking guide narrates the journey. The cruise departs just an hour's drive from Darwin city.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to see saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat from a vessel designed specifically for the view—the two-deck design and croc-proof glass let you choose between climate control and open-air exposure depending on the light and the heat.
Cradle Mountain Day Tour: Guided Walks & Cheese FarmA full-day guided tour from Launceston to Cradle Mountain National Park includes a one-hour walk at Dove Lake with a professional guide, a visit to Ashgrove Cheese Farm, light lunch at a day hut, and an easy walk through Weindorfers Forest near the historic Waldheim guest house. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour runs nine and a half hours with an air-conditioned coach and a local driver-guide speaking English.Is it for me?Pick this if you're traveling without a car—the coach-based format means you'll see the main peaks and walk the Enchanted Forest trail while the guide manages timing and route decisions.
Grampians: Seppelt Underground Cellar Tour & Sparkling ShirazYou’ll slip into Australia’s largest underground cellars with a local guide, hear real gold rush stories as you walk those hand-dug tunnels, then taste Seppelt’s iconic Sparkling Shiraz back in daylight. It’s part history lesson, part sensory adventure—and honestly, you might find yourself thinking about those cool stone walls long after you leave.
Launceston to Cradle Mountain: Hiking Day Trip & WildlifeYou’ll start in Launceston and wind through mural-filled Sheffield before spending hours hiking around Cradle Mountain’s ancient forests and lakes. With a local guide leading flexible walks (from gentle paths to tougher climbs), you might spot wombats or pause for lunch by a stream. End your day with ice cream and raspberries before heading back—muddy boots guaranteed.
Boat tour Cairns: Indigenous-led mangrove walkYou board a river cruise from Cairns Marina, cross to an Indigenous Protected Area, and spend three hours walking with Mandingalbay Yidinji Rangers who teach you about native plants, conservation work, and their country's stories. The tour includes the river crossing, a welcome ceremony, guided walk, light refreshments, and return transfers — nothing else to book or arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn about Cairns' Indigenous culture directly from the Rangers who live and work on the land, without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself — the fixed three-hour schedule and included transfers mean you show up and the rest is taken care of.
Hobart Battery Point Walking Tour & Convict StoriesYou’ll wander through Hobart’s Battery Point with a local guide who brings convict stories to life. Expect quiet lanes, quirky tales about old pubs and settlers, and real glimpses into colonial streets. You’ll get personal recommendations for what to do next—and maybe catch yourself imagining those voices echoing off sandstone walls.
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling from Cairns: Two reef sitesA small-group snorkelling activity on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns Marlin Marina, with guided snorkel at two locations, all equipment provided, and lunch included. The skipper chooses the sites each morning for the best visibility and marine life. Seven hours total; live English-speaking guide; children from age 6 welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the reef with a skipper who picks snorkel sites based on that morning's conditions rather than a fixed route.
Darwin: Outback Food Tour & Aboriginal Art Walk 4hrYou’ll wander Darwin’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting over 12 regional dishes like crocodile and bush tomato salsa while learning stories behind Aboriginal art and WWII history. There’s time to laugh over new flavors, snap photos of giant murals brought to life by AR tech—and end your day full of tropical desserts and unexpected moments.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary from MelbourneYou get hotel pickup, a private vehicle with a local guide, access to Moonlit Sanctuary's native wildlife, views of Australia's largest fur seal colony at the Nobbies, reserved seating at the Penguin Parade viewing platform, and a two-course dinner with wine before returning to Melbourne. The whole day runs from pickup through drop-off, so transport and timing are handled for you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Penguin Parade without arranging your own transport, timing the wildlife stops, or figuring out dinner — the private vehicle and guide handle all three, and the reserved viewing platform means you're not competing for a spot with the general crowd.
Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour: 2 hours of true crime scenesThe Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour is a 2-hour guided walk through Brisbane's central business district led by crime writer Jack Sim, visiting real true crime scenes including the Arcade Murder, the site of the last public execution, and the Regent Theatre shootout. The tour covers three city blocks across two centuries of criminal history. Children from age 10 are welcome; all attendees must wear flat-soled enclosed shoes and bring a torch or use a smartphone torch app.Is it for me?Book this tour for a free afternoon or a first morning in Brisbane if you want to move past the postcard version of the city. The fixed two-hour length and the guide's 25 years of research mean you're not wandering and guessing—you're standing at the actual places where Brisbane's crimes happened, with someone who has written books about them.
Paronella Park & Etty Bay: Afternoon Tour with DinnerYou’ll swim in clear mountain waters at Babinda Boulders, spot wild cassowaries on Etty Bay’s sand, wander Paronella Park’s mossy ruins with a local guide, and share dinner at a country pub before seeing the park lit up after dark. Expect small surprises—the sound of waterfalls at dusk or laughter over tea—that linger long after you’re home.
