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West MacDonnell Ranges day trip from Alice Springs: Four gorgesA guided day trip from Alice Springs into the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) takes you to Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek Big Hole and Simpsons Gap with a local guide, morning tea, lunch and entry fees included. The tour runs 10 hours with guided bush walks of 3–4 km across the day, subject to fitness level; children are welcome from age 6. A minimum moderate fitness level is required to complete the walks, and the itinerary may shift seasonally if park closures or swimming restrictions apply.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided day through multiple West MacDonnell Ranges sites with walks totaling 3–4 km; choose it over self-driving if you prefer someone else navigating between Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and Ellery Creek while you focus on the landscape and wildlife.
Kalbarri Rock Lobster Tours: Pull Pots & Cook Fresh CatchKalbarri Rock Lobster Tours is a 2-hour working fishing tour aboard the 50ft vessel Nebraska II where you pull up to 12 lobster pots, see how commercial catch works, and cook your share three ways onboard with the chef. The boat operates with a live English-speaking guide who brings 25 years of fishing experience. You take home fresh lobster to share with family and friends.Is it for me?You're on the boat doing the work, not narrating it from a seat — pulling pots and handling the catch alongside the guide. This suits anyone who wants to understand how lobster fishing actually works and leave with fresh catch to cook at home, rather than just tasting a sample and leaving empty-handed.
Kangaroo Island: Wildlife, Seal Bay & Remarkable Rocks 2-Day TourYou’ll travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island with a small group and local guide, spotting dolphins on the ferry ride before tasting fresh honey and local produce for lunch. Sleep under southern stars in comfy bell tents after an Aussie BBQ, then wake early for Remarkable Rocks without crowds and walk among sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Expect wild beaches, laughter around campfire smoke, and memories that stick long after you’re home.
Melbourne: History Walk & Hidden Bar Tour with StoriesYou’ll wander Melbourne’s backstreets with a local guide who shares wild stories from the city’s past—think opium dens and secret bars—while stopping for drinks in places you’d never find alone. Expect Chinatown lights, unexpected laughter, and maybe even a new favorite drink or two along the way.
Airlie Beach: Small Group Hinterland Tour & Waterfall SwimYou’ll taste fresh-roasted coffee at Whitsunday Gold Plantation, dip your toes (or more) into Cedar Creek Falls’ rainforest pool, spot turtles along Conway Beach with your local guide’s stories echoing in your ears, and grab lunch at a classic 1950s diner—all with pickup from Airlie Beach. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back.
Cradle Mountain: Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour & Sanctuary WalkYou’ll stand right inside Cradle Mountain’s sanctuary as Tasmanian devils scramble and squabble during feeding time—a bit wild, honestly! With your ticket you can wander all day, chat with keepers about conservation work, and maybe even spot sleepy wombats between showers. If you want real-life devil drama up close (and some laughs), this is it.
Kangaroo Island 2-day tour: Wildlife & coastal walksA 2-day guided tour from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island covers Seal Bay Conservation Park, Raptor Domain, and Flinders Chase National Park, with accommodation, most meals, and park entry included. The tour runs with a local guide in an air-conditioned coach; you choose your accommodation type at checkout (single or double room at one of three hotels). Day 1 focuses on wildlife and coastal scenery; Day 2 adds a distillery tour, honey farm visit, and wine tasting before the return ferry to Adelaide.Is it for me?Choose this two-day tour if you want to experience multiple wildlife sites and coastal walks at a measured pace rather than condensing them into a single day.
3-Day Uluru-Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Tour from Alice SpringsA 3-day guided tour from Alice Springs takes you through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kings Canyon with two nights at exclusive outback campsites, an accredited guide, national park entry, and bush walks ranging from 6–8 km. You choose between a safari tent with bed linen or a traditional swag (canvas-covered bedroll). The tour includes a base walk around Uluru, a sunrise at the rock, either the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge walk at Kata Tjuta, and the Rim Walk above Kings Canyon, with return to Alice Springs or optional shuttle to Yulara by late afternoon on day three.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're comfortable with moderate to advanced fitness demands and want to walk the base of Uluru, see Kata Tjuta's rock formations, and hike the Rim Walk above Kings Canyon—all in one trip. The two-night campsite stays and shared meal preparation are part of how the tour connects small groups; if you prefer hotels and restaurant meals, a different itinerary may suit you better. Children from age 8 can join with an adult; younger children are not suitable due to safety and fitness requirements.
Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach: Shared Shuttle with Local DriverYou're met by name at Proserpine Airport arrivals, your luggage is handled, and you're driven door-to-door to your Airlie Beach hotel in an air-conditioned shuttle. Your driver shares local knowledge of the region during the roughly one-hour transfer. Book your return at the same time to lock in your departure transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the rental car desk and taxi negotiation — the driver meets you by name, handles your bags, and drops you at your door, which turns an airport arrival into one less thing to think about.
Bungle Bungle flight and walk: Domes to Cathedral GorgeA full-day tour from Kununurra combining a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle Range, Lake Argyle and the Argyle Diamond Mine with a guided walk through Purnululu National Park. You fly in an air-conditioned plane, land at the park, walk the Domes trail among the black and orange banded beehive structures, explore Cathedral Gorge along Piccaninny Creek, and return by air. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and park fees are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Kununurra without a car—pickup and drop-off mean you don't need to arrange your own transport to the park, and the flight itself is the only way most travelers see the Bungle Bungle's full scale in a single day.
Honey Ryder Sunrise Jet Skiing in Darwin HarbourHoney Ryder Sunrise is a 90-minute guided jet ski tour in Darwin Harbour where you pilot your own ski along the tropical coastline at dawn. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, life jacket, sunscreen, bottled water and refreshments on the water. Children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?You pilot your own jet ski the entire time, which means you're steering and controlling the speed yourself — not riding as a passenger or watching from a boat. This suits anyone who wants to be the one making the ski move, not just along for the ride.
Blue Mountains: Private Day Trip Sydney with Mercedes & Flexible StopsYou’ll start your private Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with flexible stops—maybe feeding kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park or grabbing coffee in Glenbrook village. With your local guide leading the way in a comfy Mercedes V-Class, explore peaceful rainforests near Wentworth Falls and time your visit to see the Three Sisters glowing at sunset. It’s relaxed, personal, never rushed—the kind of day that lingers long after you’re home.
Airlie Beach Segway Tour: Boardwalk Glide & Sunset DinnerA 3-hour Segway tour from Airlie Beach that takes you along all three sections of the Whitsunday Bicentennial Boardwalk, past Pioneer Bay and Abell Point Marina to Cannonvale Beach, with a professional guide, helmet and included dinner at Sorrento Restaurant during sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; children from age 12 are welcome, and you'll need moderate fitness and the ability to stand unaided on the Segway.Is it for me?Small groups work well here since you're riding your own Segway rather than sitting together on a coach, and the pace is steady enough for anyone with moderate fitness who wants to cover ground without walking. The sunset dinner stop makes this a good choice if you want the ride to end with a meal and a view rather than just dropping back at your hotel.
Hobart tour: Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Caves & thermal poolThis full-day guided tour from Hobart travels through the Huon Valley to three natural attractions: the Tahune Airwalk (a suspended forest path 619 metres long, with sections 50m above the river), Hastings Caves (where you swim in a naturally heated 28°C thermal pool and join a Parks & Wildlife guide underground), and the Hot Springs Nature Trail. The tour includes all entrance fees, a professional guide, and small groups. Moderate fitness is required; the cave stays at 9°C, so bring a jumper. You can choose between the thrilling Swinging Bridges walk (60 minutes, two river crossings) or the gentler Huon Pine Walk (20 minutes) at Tahune, and there's a chance to stop for local produce on the return drive.Is it for me?Book this if you want three distinct experiences—canopy, cave, and thermal water—in one day without breaking up the journey; the 10-hour pace suits active travelers comfortable with heights (40m Airwalk) and cool underground spaces (9°C cave).
Grampians day trip: 6.5km hiking to Pinnacles & Mackenzie FallsYou’ll hike rocky paths through the Grampians to reach The Pinnacle lookout, feel icy spray at MacKenzie Falls, and share laughs over lunch in Halls Gap village. Expect mountain air, wild kangaroo sightings, and moments where you just want to stand still and take it all in.
Private Margaret River Winery & Brewery Tour: Build Your OwnA private full-day tour of Margaret River wineries and breweries for groups of 3–8 people, where you build the itinerary yourself and a driver takes you between 5–6 venues of your choice. The vehicle is air-conditioned, bottled water is included, and the driver speaks English, German or Dutch. Lunch and drinks are on you; pickup is included.Is it for me?Pick this tour if your group wants to set the pace and choose the stops — you're not following a fixed itinerary, so a winery that captivates you gets more time, and a brewery that doesn't appeal gets skipped. The driver handles navigation and the route between venues, which means everyone can taste without worrying about who's driving home.
Kalbarri Rock Lobster Pot Pull Tour: Haul the catch yourselfA rock lobster pot pull tour in Kalbarri puts you on a boat at the marina where you haul in pots, re-bait them and reset them back into the ocean with the crew's guidance. The tour runs 1–2 hours depending on the catch rate, and you can take home any Western Rock Lobster you pull up. An English-speaking guide leads the hands-on experience and shares local knowledge about how the industry works.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the crew's instructions without translation. Suitable for all fitness levels and ages — children ride in a pram if needed, and the work itself is straightforward enough that you're learning by doing, not straining.
Airlie Beach: Trike Tour to Shute Harbour & Conway with LunchYou’ll feel the rush of open-air trike touring from Airlie Beach through lush hills, stopping at Shute Harbour for sweeping sea views before winding into Conway’s wild corners. Pause at Cedar Creek Falls, share laughs over lunch at George’s Diner, and soak up local stories—all with your guide chatting through Bluetooth as you go.
Sydney: Bondi Beach Tour & Harbour Cruise with LunchYou’ll step through Sydney’s oldest streets in The Rocks, watch surfers at Bondi Beach, and glide right past icons like the Opera House on your Sydney sightseeing tour and harbour cruise combo. With local stories, time to wander or dip your toes in sand, plus lunch onboard with views that stay with you long after—this day is more than just ticking off sights.
2-Hour Surf Lesson at Coolangatta Beach on the Gold CoastA 2-hour surf lesson at Coolangatta Beach on the Gold Coast pairs instruction from a qualified guide with soft beginner boards, wetsuits or rash shirts, and all gear. You meet at the Learn To Surf truck near Greenmount Surf Club, change into your wetsuit or rash shirt, walk to the beach for safety briefing and basic technique, then spend the bulk of the time in waist-deep water catching small waves with the instructor helping you stand up. Children are welcome from age 8.Is it for me?Book this lesson if you want to learn the basics in a controlled setting—waist-deep water and soft boards mean you can focus on technique without fighting the ocean. The two-hour window gives you enough time to move past the first attempt and actually feel what standing up feels like.
