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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Sydney Whale Watching Catamaran & Harbour CruiseYou board a fast catamaran that sails past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge on its way to open water, where you spend time watching humpback whales from spacious decks with indoor and outdoor seating. Snacks and drinks are available onboard, restrooms are built in, and the boat's design gives you room to move and photograph without crowding. The pace is set to maximize whale time, not sightseeing time, though you get both.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see humpback whales without spending half the morning in transit — the catamaran's speed to open ocean is what makes a full whale watching experience fit into a single outing.
Port Douglas Barramundi Fishing: Catch & Farm LunchYou drive to a barramundi farm near Port Douglas, fish for an hour with a guide helping you land one, tour the operation, then eat what you caught for lunch. Hotel pickup and all gear are included, and the whole experience is designed so you don't need fishing experience or physical agility to do it.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Port Douglas who want to fish without a boat or experience, and who'd rather eat what they catch than just release it. The land-based setup and guided help mean you'll actually land something, and the farm tour fills the gaps so the day feels complete rather than rushed.
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day TourYou ride a 100-year-old steam train through rural Victoria, then drive to Phillip Island to watch hundreds of little penguins return from the ocean at sunset. The tour includes train and Penguin Parade tickets, transport, and a guide; you don't arrange any of it yourself. It's a full day that works for families and anyone curious about Australian wildlife and heritage in one trip.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want two of Victoria's most famous experiences — a heritage steam train and the Penguin Parade — in a single day without arranging separate bookings, transport, or timing between stops. The fixed schedule and included tickets mean you show up and the day runs itself.
Melbourne Airport Transfer: Private van for groups of 4–9You arrive at Melbourne Airport, your driver is waiting with your name on a board, and you're in a clean, spacious van heading to your hotel within minutes. The service tracks your flight, includes bottled water and sanitiser, and fits child seats at no extra cost. No shared pickups, no queue, no negotiation at the curb—just door-to-door transport for 4 to 9 passengers with a fixed price agreed before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with a group of 4 or more and want to skip the airport transport shuffle—the driver tracking your flight means you never have to wonder if they'll be there, and the fixed price removes any haggling at the curb.
Melbourne Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou're met at Melbourne airport by a driver with your name, your luggage is loaded into a late-model sedan or Mercedes, and you're driven to your hotel or CBD address with tolls and parking included. No app, no negotiation, no surge pricing — just a fixed price and a car that's already waiting when you clear baggage claim.Is it for me?Right for anyone landing in Melbourne who wants to skip the taxi queue and arrive at their hotel or meeting without negotiating a fare or worrying about directions — the driver is already there, the price is locked in, and the luggage is handled.
Sydney Wine Tasting: Old Vine Expressions at Cellar DoorA private wine tasting in Sydney's Cellar Door featuring five wines from the Old Vine Expressions collection—bottles from 50, 100 and 150-year-old vineyards in the Barossa, with a live host guiding you through each pour. The tasting runs 45 minutes and is limited to adults 18 and over.Is it for me?The host speaks English and guides you through each wine, so you don't need wine knowledge beforehand—just a willingness to listen and taste. This works well if you have 45 minutes between other plans or want to start an evening in the Rocks without the noise of a bar.
Wine tasting tour Hobart & Coal River Valley: 4 vineyardsA small group wine tour in Hobart that visits 4 handpicked vineyards in the Derwent and Coal River valleys, with tastings at each stop, a cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese Co., and a walk through historic Richmond. The day runs 7 hours with round-trip transport from Hobart included; lunch is a separate cost at Richmond Village.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're visiting Hobart with a small group and want to taste wines from two regions without driving between stops. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean the day stays organized while you focus on the wines and the scenery.
4-Day Monkey Mia & Pinnacles Tour from PerthA 4-day guided tour from Perth along Western Australia's Coral Coast, visiting Monkey Mia, Kalbarri National Park, Pink Lake and the Pinnacles Desert with three nights' accommodation, park fees and expert commentary included. The itinerary is fixed so the day holds together without planning; later starts, sit-down breakfasts and quality hotels mean you travel at an easy pace. Small groups travel by air-conditioned coach; a moderate amount of walking is involved, and you'll need to bring water and dress for extreme temperatures.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided 4-day loop covering Shark Bay, Kalbarri, and the Pinnacles rather than planning your own route—the fixed itinerary and later daily starts suit travellers who prefer steady pacing over cramming multiple stops into each day.
Pinnacles Desert & New Norcia Day Tour from PerthThis day tour from Perth visits two of Western Australia's most distinctive sites: the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park, where thousands of limestone formations rise from flat, barren ground, and New Norcia, Australia's only Benedictine monastery town, with its Spanish colonial architecture, museum and art gallery. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide through New Norcia, a guided walk or lookout view of the Pinnacles, park entry, lunch, and live commentary in an air-conditioned vehicle. The full day runs 11.5 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Perth and want to visit both Nambung's pinnacles and New Norcia's abbey in one day without driving or switching between transport—the guide handles navigation between the two sites.
6 Day Esperance & Margaret River Adventure Tour from PerthA six-day guided tour from Perth through Esperance and Margaret River combines hiking, coastal swimming, and cultural connection with Wudjari Nyungar guides, all while camping under the stars in nature-based camps. The itinerary moves through Fitzgerald River National Park, Cape Le Grand, Bremer Bay and the Margaret River wine region, with a local guide leading a small group through remote trails, national parks and coastal walks. Children from age 3 are welcome; moderate fitness is needed for hikes like Frenchman Peak and East Mount Barren.Is it for me?Six days is long enough to move through four distinct landscapes—national parks, coastal towns, forests and wine country—without rushing any of them, but short enough to fit into a week away. The fixed itinerary and included guide mean you're not building the route yourself; the camping and early starts mean you're trading comfort for access to remote beaches and ridgelines most day trips never reach.
Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: 3 Wineries & Vineyard PicnicA full-day wine tour from Sydney to Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, with tastings at three wineries, a behind-the-scenes production tour at Sobels, optional lunch at a craft brewery, and a finale picnic among the vines with local wine and cheese. The guide is bilingual and the group stays small. Lunch can be added at checkout or skipped; the picnic and all winery visits are included either way.Is it for me?Book this if you're visiting solo or with friends who speak different languages—the small group and bilingual guide mean you'll taste at three wineries while actually connecting with the people around you, not just checking boxes.
Salamanca wine and cheese tour: Cellar doors with tastingsA small-group wine and cheese tour departing Salamanca at 11:15 AM, visiting three premium cellar doors including Puddleduck Vineyard and Wicked Cheese Co., with a complimentary cheese platter and live guide commentary over 5.5 hours. The tour includes time to wander Richmond village and optional spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House, and is limited to a maximum of 13 guests.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to taste at three wineries and a dedicated cheese stop without driving yourself—the guide navigates between venues while you stay in the group, leaving you free to enjoy Richmond's historic streets.
McLaren Vale South Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour from AdelaideA hop-on hop-off wine tour through McLaren Vale South, located 40 minutes south of Adelaide, lets you set your own stops and timing across the region's cellar doors and modern wineries. Depart from Adelaide City or join in-region; the seven-hour tour includes air-conditioned transport between venues, a live English-speaking guide, and bottled water. You choose which wineries to visit and how long to stay at each one.Is it for me?Choose the Adelaide Pickup option if you're staying in the city and want a full day of wine exploration without driving; pick In-Region Pickup if you're already based in McLaren Vale and prefer to join closer to your accommodation. Either way, the hop-on hop-off format means you're not locked into a group pace or a preset list of stops—you control which venues you visit and how long you linger.
Bruny Island tour from Hobart: Wildlife, oysters & cheeseA guided tour from Hobart to Bruny Island with hotel pickup, live guide commentary in English or Chinese, and photography services included. The day runs 7 to 8 hours and covers wildlife spotting, coastal walks, and tastings at Bruny Island Cheese and Beer Co., the Honey Pot, and local cafés. Children from age 3 are welcome; the tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves stairs and uneven terrain.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who knows the island's producers and wildlife rather than navigating stops on your own. The small-group format and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without you building it, and the guide's knowledge of where to find animals and which local makers are worth tasting makes the difference between a pleasant day and one where the details stick.
Sydney: The Rocks Walking Tour & Harbour Bridge ViewsYou walk through The Rocks' cobblestone streets with a private guide who explains the convict history and the stories behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Groups stay under ten people, the tour runs in the evening when the light is best, and you finish with uninterrupted views of the Opera House so you can photograph it properly.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Sydney's history without arranging a guide yourself and prefer a small group where you're not lost in a crowd — the 6pm start and private format mean you get the best light and the guide's full attention.
Cape Hillsborough: Sunrise Kangaroos & Wallabies Tour with BreakfastYou’ll start before sunrise with hotel pickup from Airlie Beach, then watch kangaroos and wallabies greet the day on Cape Hillsborough’s beach. Share breakfast surrounded by forest scents, join your local guide for a gentle bushwalk past volcanic rocks to a lookout over the bay—and leave with that quiet feeling only early mornings bring.
Pinnacles Desert, Yanchep & Swan Valley tour from PerthA full-day coach tour from Perth visits the Pinnacles Desert, Yanchep National Park and Swan Valley, with hotel pickup, a guided walk through the desert, fish and chips lunch in Cervantes, and tastings at regional producers. The tour runs 10 hours and suits travelers who want multiple stops and sights without driving themselves.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a ride to the starting point — the coach collects you from where you're staying and brings you back, which settles the logistics for anyone without their own transport or unfamiliar with driving north of Perth.
Gold Coast Snorkeling: Wavebreak Island Kayak & Fish FeedingKayak and snorkel the Gold Coast Broadwater in a 2-hour guided activity that combines paddling to Wavebreak Island, snorkeling with hundreds of subtropical fish in clear shallow water, and a hands-on fish feeding experience. Dolphins, turtles and stingrays are frequently spotted on the crossing. Two departure times — 11am or 2pm — fit easily around other plans. The guide meets you at the water's edge in Biggera Waters and provides all equipment, a safety briefing and a life jacket.Is it for me?The 2-hour window means you can snorkel and kayak without losing a full morning or afternoon to it — book the 11am slot if you want the rest of the day free, or the 2pm departure if you're doing something else first. The activity is easy-paced and designed for first-timers and families, so no prior kayaking or snorkeling experience is needed.
Sydney: Opera House & Bondi Beach Private Half-Day TourYou get picked up at your hotel and driven through Sydney's main sights in a private vehicle with a guide — Opera House, Bondi Beach, Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. You spend 30 minutes exploring Chinatown's markets and restaurants, step inside the Opera House, and have free time at Bondi to eat and swim. The return drop-off is at your hotel, and the whole tour takes about half a day.Is it for me?Book this if you have a half-day free and want to see Sydney's main sights without arranging your own transport or timing — the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the views and the stops that matter.
Port Arthur Historic Site Tour: Salamanca Market & CruiseThis full-day Saturday tour from Hobart combines two stops: Salamanca Market in the morning, where you browse Tasmanian crafts and fresh produce, then a guided visit to Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula with entry tickets, site talks and a harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead. The coach collects you from Hobart and the driver provides commentary throughout, leaving you free to set your own pace at each location.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend your Saturday morning at Salamanca Market and your afternoon exploring Port Arthur—the coach departs Hobart after market hours, giving you unhurried time at the stalls before the drive to the peninsula.
