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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Cairns Museum: Entry ticket with exhibitions accessStep into Cairns Museum and wander through stories of Far North Queensland — from sugar cane fields to cyclone tales. You’ll meet locals (and maybe a friendly guide), explore hands-on exhibits, and catch your breath on the upstairs verandah with city views you might remember long after you leave.
Sydney South Coast: Grand Pacific Drive & Fitzroy FallsYou're driven south from Sydney along the Grand Pacific Drive with stops at Stanwell Tops, the Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, and Fitzroy Falls, including a rainforest walk where lyrebirds sing. Hotel pickup and drop-off, park entry, and bottled water are included; morning tea and lunch are at your own expense. The full day keeps all the main South Coast highlights in one trip without you managing the route or the timing.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the main South Coast attractions in one full day without arranging your own transport, park tickets, or timing—the private van and fixed itinerary handle all three, and you're back at your hotel by evening.
Southern Highlands: Private Day Tour with Blowholes & WineYou’ll start your day with coastal views from Stanwell Tops before hearing (and feeling) Kiama’s famous blowholes thunder nearby. Walk above rainforest canopy at Illawarra Fly, taste local wines in charming villages, and stand in awe at Fitzroy Falls. This private tour from Sydney includes pickup and a local guide who knows every shortcut and story — you’ll come home salty-haired and smiling.
Melbourne Running Tour: Laneways, Street Art & CoffeeYou run 8km through Melbourne's most storied laneways starting before 9 am, stopping at Hosier Lane's street art, the Old Melbourne Gaol, and Chinatown, with your guide handling the camera and the stories. The pace suits all fitness levels, and coffee is included at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Melbourne's character — its street art, history, and hidden corners — without spending the day arranging a separate walking tour, transport, and a café stop. The early start and guided pace mean you cover real ground and hear real stories before the city gets crowded.
Sydney Harbour Sunrise Kayak: Opera House & Bridge PaddleYou launch at sunrise from Milson Point and paddle past the Opera House, under the Harbour Bridge, and by Luna Park and Fort Denison, with time to stop for photos at each. All kayaking gear and safety equipment are provided, plus a $20 breakfast voucher at the harbourside café afterward. The paddle takes roughly two to three hours depending on conditions and pace.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Sydney's most famous landmarks from the water without arranging their own kayak or worrying about navigation — the fixed route and trained staff handle the logistics, so you just show up and paddle.
Yarra Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & BreakfastYou meet at Rochford Wines before dawn, ride a hot air balloon for an hour over Yarra Valley vineyards at sunrise, then return for a continental breakfast while the morning is still young. The pilot chooses the launch and landing sites based on wind conditions that day, so no two flights are quite the same. If you're traveling from Melbourne CBD, arrange shuttle pickup when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Yarra Valley from the air without arranging your own transport to the launch site or worrying about timing — the crew handles the wind reading and landing, so you just arrive and float.
Sydney Harbour: 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride & Harbour BridgeYou board a jet boat at Sydney Harbour and spend 30 minutes racing past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park and Taronga Zoo at speeds up to 75 km/hr. The ride includes 360-degree spins, power brake stops and fishtails, with facts about each landmark delivered over surround sound. You get a poncho and locker access, and you'll be wet by the end — that's the point.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Sydney Harbour's major landmarks in 30 minutes from an angle you can't get on foot or from a regular ferry — the speed and the stunts are what make the perspective possible, not an add-on.
Adelaide E-Bike Tour and Wine Tasting from River TorrensA fully guided 3-hour e-bike tour of Adelaide starting at Bloom Cafe, riding the River Torrens Linear Park Trail (15–20km), passing Adelaide Oval, North Terrace's museums and university, and finishing with a wine flight and charcuterie board at the National Wine Centre in the Botanic Gardens. The guide is live and speaks English; children are welcome from age 12.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer riding e-bikes to walking and want your wine and food break set in the gardens rather than a cafe.
Barossa Valley Wine Tour: Local Guide, Boutique Wineries & LunchA six-hour Barossa Valley wine tour hosted by Charles, a local guide who collects you from your accommodation and personally leads groups of no more than six through boutique family wineries and well-known names. Wine tastings, a charcuterie lunch, and transport are included; the pace is set by the day itself, not by a schedule.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so if you're comfortable following a conversation in English, you'll hear the valley's stories directly from someone who lives here. Charles shapes the commentary to suit your wine knowledge, whether you're a regular taster or discovering wineries for the first time.
Sydney: City & Bondi tour with local guide + pickupExperience Sydney’s icons up close—from Harbour Bridge views and Opera House strolls to barefoot moments on Bondi Beach and lunch overlooking the surf. With a local guide sharing stories (and laughs), plus stops at Watsons Bay and Coogee Beach, you’ll catch glimpses of real Sydney life you’ll remember long after your flight home.
Sydney Harbour: Private Sea Kayaking with Premium Kayaks & Gourmet TeaYou get a private guide who designs the day around what you want to do, premium composite kayaks that feel nothing like rental plastic, a gourmet tea break at a secluded beach, and hotel pickup from Sydney CBD or the Northern Beaches. The group stays under four people, so you're never waiting for a slower paddler or squeezed into a crowded tour. Morning departures are recommended, and the whole experience is tailored to your fitness level and paddling experience.Is it for me?This works best if you want to explore Sydney Harbour on your own terms without joining a group tour or arranging transport — the private guide and included pickup mean you show up and paddle, and the tailored route means you're not following a fixed itinerary designed for someone else.
McLaren Vale wine blending class: Create your own ShirazA 90-minute hands-on wine blending class at d'Arenberg in McLaren Vale where you work with three barrel samples of single-vineyard Shiraz, create your own blend, and bottle a 750ml sample to take home. The winery, established in 1912, works with over 60 wines and 25 grape varieties; a live English-speaking guide leads you through the blending process. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads you through every step, so no wine knowledge is needed—you're making the decisions, not watching a demonstration. Book this if you want to leave with something you created rather than just a tasting experience.
Wine Tasting in Riverina: Regional Styles, No JargonA wine tasting at a cellar door in Riverina, New South Wales, where you sample 1 to 6 wines while a guide walks you through regional styles and the winery's own vineyard history. The experience lasts around 45 minutes, sits on a perch overlooking Cocoparra National Park, and is built on conversation instead of terminology. Minimum age is 18; the venue is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste regional wines in a small-group setting without the formal atmosphere — the guide skips the jargon and the views from the cellar door make it feel like a genuine stop in the Riverina rather than a tasting-room transaction. It works well for groups of friends or couples who want a relaxed 45 minutes before heading into Griffith for a meal.
Agnes & 1770 Scooter Ride with Local TipsSet out on your own scooter ride through Agnes Water and 1770—learn from locals, spot kangaroos along quiet roads, feel the ocean breeze as you beach hop at your own pace, and end up somewhere unexpected for sunset. It’s a few hours of freedom you’ll remember long after you hand back the keys.
Kangaroo Island Half Day Tasting Tour: 4 outlets in 5 hoursYou get picked up from your hotel or the airport and spend five hours tasting honey, eucalyptus oil, wine, and gin at four local producers across Kangaroo Island. Morning or afternoon tea with lavender scones is included, as is the driver and bottled water. You're back in time for a late lunch or early dinner.Is it for me?A good fit if you're on Kangaroo Island for just a few hours and want to taste the local producers without arranging transport or navigating between stops yourself. Five hours is what makes four tastings possible without feeling crammed.
Adelaide Central Market Food Tour: 150 Years of Stalls & TastingsThe Adelaide Central Market Food Tour is a one-hour small-group walking tour through the market's stalls, led by a local guide who shares the history of the precinct and introduces you to producers. You'll sample items from various stalls—cheese, lollies, native foods and Latino delights—and learn how multiculturalism shaped the market over its 150-year run. The tour ends with discounts available at the stalls you've visited, and dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) can be arranged on request.Is it for me?Book the Breakfast Edition if you want to explore the market when it's quieter and catch the stalls at their freshest; the standard tour works if you prefer a later start or want to fit the market into an afternoon itinerary.
Bruny Island hiking and food tour: Arch, oysters, chocolateA full-day guided hiking and food tour from Hobart to Bruny Island combines a 6-kilometre coastal walk to the Arch and Mars Bluff with afternoon tastings at four local producers: chocolate, honey, cheese and oysters. The Bruny Island Ferry is included, as is a professional guide leading groups of no more than 15 people; you choose whether to bring your own lunch or join the guide at a beachfront café. The tour departs early to beat the crowds and returns to Hobart around 5pm.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Hobart with a free day and want to combine active coastal walking with food tasting in one outing. The early departure and fixed schedule mean the ferry, the hike timing, the lookout climb and all four tastings fit into a single afternoon without you piecing together transport or timing yourself. The small group size — maximum 15 — keeps the pace manageable and the guide's knowledge focused.
Melbourne: Street Food & Street Art with Local GuideYou spend the day with a local host exploring Melbourne's inner-city lanes, street art, and neighbourhood food culture through Fitzroy, Collingwood, and South Melbourne. You taste a progressive grazing meal of local coffee, pastries, cheese, and market produce as you walk. Private transport is included, and the itinerary adapts to what interests you, so you leave with personalized recommendations for the rest of your stay.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Melbourne through the eyes of someone who lives here rather than someone reading from a script—the lack of a fixed itinerary is what makes it feel like a local showing you around instead of a tour.
Sunset Cruise Sydney Harbour Private with Opera House ViewYou board a private 28-foot vessel at Darling Harbour with up to five other guests and a skipper who knows the best angles. You cruise past the Opera House, under the Harbour Bridge, and stop at Mrs Macquarie's Chair for photos while sipping sparkling wine and eating a cheese platter. The boat holds position at vantage points so you're not fighting for views, and you return after two hours without the noise or crowd of a larger tour.Is it for me?Book this if you want Sydney Harbour's main sights without the crowds of a large tour boat — the six-person limit is what makes it feel like a private evening rather than a scheduled activity.
Shark Dive Melbourne: Scuba with Blacktip Reef SharksShark Dive Xtreme at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is a scuba dive where you descend into the Oceanarium with sharks, rays and sea turtles, guided by a live instructor in a group of four divers maximum. You arrive early afternoon, complete a one-hour mandatory briefing covering safety and the animals you'll meet, receive all scuba training on the day (no prior experience required), then spend 30 minutes underwater. The experience runs 2.5 hours total and includes general admission to the aquarium, full scuba gear and a certificate. Minimum age is 14; you must complete a medical declaration before booking and cannot dive if you're pregnant, have certain cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, or have had recent surgery.Is it for me?You operate the scuba equipment yourself with a guide keeping you safe, so this suits anyone who wants to actually dive rather than watch. The group stays at four divers maximum, which means your guide focuses on you throughout — worth it if you want personal attention and a less crowded tank. Book this if you're at least 14, can swim reasonably well, have no contraindications to diving, and haven't flown in within 12 hours or drunk alcohol the night before.
