Things to do in Australia
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Sydney Beaches Trike Tour: Bondi, Coogee & La Perouse RideYou’ll feel Sydney’s energy up close on this trike tour from Bondi Beach through Coogee to La Perouse. Expect salty air, laughs with your local guide, helmet hair (it happens), plus hotel pickup and live commentary along some of Australia’s most iconic coastline.
Great Ocean Road 2-Day Tour: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard GorgeA two-day guided tour of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne takes you through the Surf Coast on day one, with stops at waterfalls, lookouts and a memorial arch, ending overnight at Apollo Bay. Day two continues through the Green Coast and Shipwreck Coast, visiting the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and the Grotto before the drive back to Melbourne. The guide, hotel pickup, national park fees and a dorm bed at Apollo Bay are included; accommodation upgrades and meals are separate.Is it for me?Best for small groups or solo travelers who want the full Great Ocean Road without renting a car or planning stops themselves—the guide handles the route, timing and wildlife spotting, and you're with no more than eleven people, so the pace stays relaxed and the lookouts don't feel crowded.
Private Canberra Winery Tour with Lunch: Meet the WinemakersA private Canberra winery tour runs five hours and takes you to at least three local boutique wineries where you taste wines and meet the owners and winemakers directly at the cellar door. The tour includes all tastings, lunch at one of the vineyards, pickup and drop-off within the Canberra region, and a guide who knows the local wine scene. You choose which wineries to visit or which styles of wine you prefer, and the group stays private -- no mixing with other bookings.Is it for me?If you speak English or French, this tour works as a private group. The guide tailors the wineries to your preferences, so you're not locked into a set itinerary -- that flexibility is what makes it possible to chase the specific wines or producers you actually want to meet.
Horizontal Falls scenic flight & boat tour from DerbyA half-day tour from Derby combining a scenic seaplane flight to Horizontal Falls with a high-speed boat ride through the tidal rapids, a relaxing creek cruise, and swimming in a marine viewing platform. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the flight departs from Derby airport and the entire tour runs about 6 hours. Minimum age is 4; weight restrictions apply (maximum 120 kg per person, declared at booking).Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Derby or nearby without a car—the hotel pickup means you don't need to arrange transport to the airport, and the seaplane departs from Derby itself, so the whole experience is built around where you already are. The 6-hour timeframe fits a free afternoon or a half-day break from a longer trip.
Sydney Underwater Scooter Tour: Gordon's Bay Marine LifeYou'll ride a motorized water scooter for 90 minutes across Gordon's Bay, moving through schools of fish at your own pace while an instructor guides you through basic technique. All equipment—scooter, wetsuit, snorkel gear—is provided, and the tour works for swimmers of any experience level as long as you're comfortable in water. You avoid the effort of kicking to stay afloat and see more of the bay in less time than a standard snorkel would allow.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Gordon's Bay without the effort of constant kicking and see more marine life in less time than snorkeling alone allows—the scooter does the work, so you can focus on the fish and the bay itself.
Alice Springs: School of the Air Tour & Live Lesson TicketYou’ll step into Alice Springs’ School of the Air Visitor Centre and get a close-up look at how remote education works across the Outback. Watch a live or recorded lesson as it happens, hear stories from guides who know these families, and see memorabilia that brings decades of distance learning to life. It’s unexpectedly personal — you might leave thinking about those voices long after.
Hardy Reef Overnight: Sleep Under Stars on the Great Barrier ReefA two-day, one-night overnight experience moored at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach, where you have private use of the entire Reefworld pontoon from sunrise to sunset. You snorkel, ride the semi-submarine, view the reef through an underwater chamber, and sleep in a premium queen-size Reefbed on the upper deck under the stars. Round-trip ferry transport through the Whitsundays, all meals, and beverages including beer and wine are included; optional scuba diving and helicopter flights are available to purchase on board.Is it for me?Choose this overnight option if you want private pontoon access from sunrise to sunset—you'll see the reef at different times of day and move between snorkeling and semi-sub tours without the day-tripper crowds.
Blue Mountains: Private Day Tour with Featherdale & Scenic WorldYou’ll step into wild air at Lincoln’s Rock, feed wallabies at Featherdale Wildlife Park, stroll through Leura village for lunch (bakery smells included), and ride deep into forest at Scenic World—all with flexible hotel pickup and a guide who actually knows every shortcut. Expect silence on cliff edges and laughter over lamington crumbs.
Hahndorf wine, beer & lunch tour from Adelaide: 6 hoursA six-hour guided tour from Adelaide to Hahndorf takes you through the Adelaide Hills with stops at Mount Lofty, Beerenberg farm, and Melba's chocolate factory, then settles into a gourmet lunch with wine or beer at The Haus before giving you two unscheduled hours to explore Hahndorf's 19th-century stone cottages and craft studios on your own. The guide is in English and pickup is included from Adelaide.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour with a fixed schedule and a guide leading you through each stop, which is what makes the day hold together without you having to arrange transport, tastings or lunch yourself. If you want to move at your own pace through a village, the two unscheduled hours in Hahndorf are built in for that—the structured stops come first, then the wandering time is yours.
Port Douglas: Great Barrier Reef Dive Trip & 3 Reef SitesYou board a boat in Port Douglas, spend 90 minutes heading to the outer reef, then dive three different sites with a guide who stays with you underwater. Equipment, lunch, and coffee are included. The return journey gives you time to log your dives and talk through what you saw before heading back to port in the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you're a certified diver and want to explore the outer reef with someone who knows the sites and the creatures — the guide's job is to show you what's actually there, not to rush you through a checklist.
Adelaide Central Market: Early Breakfast Food Tour & TastingsYou’ll slip into Adelaide Central Market before most tourists arrive, tasting fresh pastries and sipping coffee as stallholders greet you by name. With your local guide leading the way, you’ll sample cheeses, fruits, and snacks straight from the source—and hear stories that make every bite feel personal. It’s lively but never rushed; you might find yourself wanting to linger long after breakfast is done.
Gin & Rum Tasting at Husk Farm Distillery, AustraliaA guided tour of Husk Farm Distillery in Australia's Tweed Valley, where you taste three Ink Gin varieties and three Husk Rum expressions with a welcome drink and walk through the gardens to smell and pick native botanicals. The distillery operates as a farm-to-bottle producer, and the guide explains the geology and sustainability practices that shape the spirits. All tastings and samples are included, and a 10% retail discount applies to purchases after the tour.Is it for me?The tour is a steady walk and stand, with time in the gardens and the tasting room—book this if you have a free afternoon and want to understand how the land shapes what's in the glass, not just taste through a flight.
Private wine tour Southern Highlands: Boutique wineries, no groupA private wine tour in the Southern Highlands for up to 4 people with a guide who has lived in Bowral for years and takes you to smaller producers instead of the crowded circuit. Peter arranges the route around your pace and appetite, mixing wineries with local lunch spots and scenic stops; half-day options are available on request.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling in a small group (up to 4 people) and want to taste at wineries where someone knows the producers — the personal connection is what makes the cellar master spend time with you instead of moving to the next group. The fixed small size and the guide's local roots are what unlock a day that feels like a friend showing you around, not a transaction.
Hunter Valley: Helicopter Flight Over Vineyards & GardensYou’ll lift off from Cessnock Aerodrome for a quick but memorable helicopter flight over Hunter Valley’s vineyards and gardens, with a friendly local pilot guiding you past landmarks like Broken Back Range and Cypress Lakes Golf Course. Expect big views packed into ten minutes — plus pickup options available if you need them — and leave with your senses buzzing.
Old Melbourne Gaol: Ned Kelly & Gallows Admission TicketYou get self-guided access to three levels of Melbourne's oldest prison, the gallows where over 100 executions took place, and Ned Kelly's death mask. The audio guide walks you through the criminal history and the lives of the men, women and children held there. Your ticket includes the app, admission and a souvenir, and you move at your own pace with no group schedule to follow.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to explore Melbourne's criminal history at their own pace without a guide or group schedule—the self-guided format and audio app mean you spend as much or as little time as you want on each story.
Port Douglas Helicopter Flights: Great Barrier Reef & RainforestScenic helicopter flights departing Port Douglas range from 30 to 60 minutes and cover the Great Barrier Reef, Low Isles, Snapper Island, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. A live guide provides commentary throughout. Check-in happens at the Nautilus Aviation office in the Sheraton, where you'll receive a safety briefing before boarding. Flights operate on a shared basis, and a minimum number of passengers is required to proceed—the reservations team will confirm availability shortly after booking.Is it for me?The shared flight format keeps the cost lower than a private charter, and the fixed route means you don't plan the stops—the guide handles the timing and narration. Book the 30-minute reef flight if you want a quick overview of Batt Reef and Low Isles; choose 60 minutes if you want to see both the rainforest inland and the full reef section without rushing.
Hobart Historic Walking Tour: Heritage Buildings & Early StoriesA 90-minute walking tour of Hobart led by a local guide who identifies heritage-listed buildings and recounts the stories of early characters and issues that shaped Tasmania's capital. The route covers the city center on foot; small groups keep the pace manageable and the commentary close. Suitable for all fitness levels, and wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide to handle the storytelling and pacing while you focus on the heritage buildings and history—works for families, solo travelers, and anyone who prefers walking at a conversational pace.
Sydney: Taronga Zoo & Harbour Hop-On Hop-Off 2-Day CruiseYou get two full days of ferry access to six Sydney Harbour precincts, one day inside Taronga Zoo with its keeper talks and bird show, and recorded commentary for the cruise. No separate bookings, no timing stress — just board when you arrive and move at your own pace between the zoo, the beaches and the islands.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both the zoo and Sydney Harbour without arranging separate tickets and ferries — the two-day pass and included zoo entry take the planning out of moving between them.
Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane & Distillery TastingYou spend the day moving between three family-run wineries and a boutique distillery on Mount Tamborine, tasting 6–10 wines at each stop plus spirits made in small batches. Lunch is a two-course meal prepared by an award-winning chef, and you get time to browse Gallery Walk's specialty shops before heading back to Brisbane. Door-to-door pickup means you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers who want to taste across multiple boutique wineries without arranging their own transport, timing, or lunch — the fixed itinerary and door-to-door pickup mean you show up and the day unfolds.
Melbourne: Australian Sports Museum Entry Ticket & MCG AccessYou’ll step straight into Melbourne’s sporting heart at the Australian Sports Museum inside the MCG—grab your wristband for hands-on exhibits, test your skills in Game On!, and maybe catch the special Warne exhibit if timing’s right. Expect laughter, real stories, and a sense of what sport really means here.
