Things to do in Australia
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Sydney cryptic clues trail: Solve 15 hidden secretsA self-guided cryptic clues trail through Sydney where you solve 15 riddles to uncover hidden streets, speakeasies and street art using a web app. Teams of 2–4 work through the trail at their own pace, starting at Customs House and finishing with detailed stats and explanations of each site. Children from age 9 are welcome; the trail takes 1.5 to 3 hours depending on how long you linger.Is it for me?Book this trail if your group enjoys puzzles and wants to explore Sydney's hidden corners without a guide telling you what to see—you decode the clues, choose your pace, and discover the secrets yourself.
Sovereign Hill Ballarat: Gold Rush Tour & Underground MineYou'll meet costumed characters, watch the Gold Pour and Redcoat Parade with live musket fire, pan for gold in the creek, and descend into an underground mine tour that shows what 1850s miners faced. The whole experience is included with entry and a guide; travel time from Melbourne takes up part of your afternoon, so plan for a half-day commitment.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how the 1850s gold rush actually worked—the demonstrations are real, the mine is underground, and you'll pan for gold yourself—without spending a full day arranging transport or timing the main events.
Margaret River Day Tour: Wine, Caves & CoastlineA private day tour from Perth to Margaret River with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and 10 to 12 hours to explore the region on your terms. The guide customizes the stops—wineries, Ngilgi Cave, Busselton Jetty, Canal Rocks boardwalk, forest drives—based on what you want to see, and handles all the driving so you can take photos and enjoy the landscape. Children from age 1 are welcome; lunch stops are your choice.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a local's knowledge of the region without building the day yourself—the guide knows which stops fit together, what the timing allows, and where the best light hits the coastline. The customization means you're not locked into a fixed itinerary, so if caves matter more than wine to you, or vice versa, the day reflects that.
Sydney Harbour: Dinner Cruise with Seasonal 3-Course MenuYou’ll glide past Sydney’s icons on a small-group harbour cruise, sipping welcome bubbles and tasting a three-course menu built around local produce. Expect laughter over dinner, gentle city lights outside your window, and moments when you forget you’re anywhere near land at all.
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom BoatYou get hotel pickup, a 45-minute catamaran cruise to Green Island, your choice of snorkeling or glass-bottom boat reef viewing, time to walk the rainforest boardwalks or relax on the beach, a buffet lunch, and the return transfer to Cairns — all in one day without arranging transport or reef entry yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Great Barrier Reef in a day without arranging your own transport, reef entry or timing — the catamaran schedule and hotel pickup handle all of that, which is what makes a full reef day possible without a car or early morning logistics.
Blue Mountains Day Trip Sydney: Wildlife & Scenic World with LunchYou're picked up from your Sydney hotel and driven to Featherdale Wildlife Park to hand-feed kangaroos and see koalas; then to the Three Sisters rock formation for the classic view and Aboriginal stories; then down a rainforest cliff walk at Scenic World and back up. Lunch, all transport, and national park entry are included, and you return to your hotel in the evening without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Blue Mountains experiences in one day without arranging transport, park tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds without decisions.
Melbourne Shore Excursion: Brighton Beach & Moonlit SanctuaryThis eight-hour shore excursion picks up cruise passengers at Station Pier and covers three sides of Melbourne: the pastel bathing boxes at Brighton Beach, the native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary (koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, Tasmanian devils and dingoes), and the city centre's Victorian architecture and laneways built during the Gold Rush. A live English-speaking guide leads the tour, and timing adjusts if the ship runs late. Moonlit Sanctuary entry is included; a Koala encounter upgrade is available at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if your ship docks in Melbourne and you want to see native Australian wildlife without spending the whole day on logistics — the guide handles the route, timing and animal locations, and the ship's schedule is already built in. The Koala encounter upgrade is worth adding if hands-on animal contact is your priority.
Uluru helicopter flight: 15-minute scenic tour with live guideA 15-minute helicopter flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta in Australia's Northern Territory, departing from Ayers Rock Resort with hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, and headsets so you hear the commentary clearly over the rotor noise. The flight circles the monolith and the surrounding desert landscape, showing you the scale and isolation of the rock that walking around it alone cannot convey.Is it for me?Pick this if you're based at Ayers Rock Resort and prefer a guided flight with hotel pickup included, rather than self-driving to the airfield.
Barossa Valley: Helicopter flight with local guideYou’ll lift off over Barossa Valley’s patchwork vineyards with a local pilot guiding you past Lyndoch, Seppeltsfield’s palm-lined roads, famous wineries like Penfolds and Wolf Blass, plus landmarks like Chateau Tanunda and the Whispering Wall. With every turn, you’ll catch new details — sunlight on vines or stories from your guide — that stick with you long after landing.
Batemans Bay: Sunset kayak tour with pizza & guideYou’ll paddle through Batemans Bay as dusk settles in, picking up fresh pizza right from your kayak before floating under changing skies with a local guide sharing stories about the Clyde River. Expect laughter, good food, and those quiet moments on the water you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.
Kangaroo Island Tour: Flinders Chase with Wildlife & LandmarksThis full-day small-group tour of Kangaroo Island takes you through Flinders Chase National Park with a local guide and 4WD transport, limited to 8 people. You drive the north coast to spot koalas, kangaroos and wallabies in the wild; walk the boardwalk to Admirals Arch, a rock bridge carved over thousands of years; stand at Remarkable Rocks, shaped by 500 million years of erosion; and watch the sunset over the Bay of Shoals when the season allows. Hotel pickup is included from selected hotels, and the day includes water, morning or afternoon tea, a gourmet picnic or BBQ, and all national park fees.Is it for me?Book the airport or Kingscote option if you're coordinating arrival with the tour start—the pickup is built into the day, so you don't arrange separate transport to the island. The small group size and fixed route mean the timing holds together without anyone building the day themselves, and the guide handles the driving so you can focus on the wildlife and the landmarks.
Hobart: Bruny Island & Port Arthur 2-Day TourYou spend day one on Bruny Island tasting local honey, cheese and oysters while walking beaches and rainforest; day two takes you through Port Arthur's convict history with a guided tour and harbour cruise, plus stops at a chocolate foundry and lavender farm on the way. Hotel pickup from Hobart is included, and you're back by evening both days.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Tasmania's two most-visited attractions in one trip without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed departures and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the island and the history.
Daintree Rainforest Half-Day Tour: Wildlife & GorgeA half-day guided tour from Port Douglas into the Southern Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge, with morning tea, lunch and a one-hour wildlife-spotting river cruise included. Groups are capped at 20 guests. Hotel pickup is included from selected Port Douglas hotels. The tour runs five hours and suits travelers with moderate fitness; children from age 4 are welcome, though it's not suitable for those with mobility aids or very young children.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guided walk through the rainforest with a river cruise included—the small group of up to 20 means better sightlines for wildlife and gorge views than larger tours.
Kangaroo Island 2-Day Tour from Adelaide: Small GroupA 2-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island departing from Adelaide, limited to 8 guests, with ferry crossing, accommodation, meals, and all activities included. The tour covers the island's east and south coasts on day one—Seal Bay, a lighthouse, eucalyptus oil farm and winery—then moves to Flinders Chase National Park on day two for Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, a 4x4 buggy run through Little Sahara where koalas are guaranteed, and Vivonne Bay. Children from age 6 are welcome; gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free meals available on request.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Adelaide or arriving without a car—the pickup, ferry and accommodation are all arranged, so you step off the bus on Kangaroo Island ready to explore. The small group of 8 or fewer and the local guide who knows every stop mean you move at a pace that lets you linger with the sea lions and watch the light change on the rocks, rather than moving through a checklist.
Private Sydney City Tour: Rocks, Opera House, Bondi BeachA private 4-hour city tour of Sydney starting from your CBD hotel, with a professional driver guide who speaks English, German or Czech. You move by luxury car through The Rocks' colonial laneways, stop at Mrs Macquarie's Chair for Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, drive the Eastern Suburbs to Watsons Bay, stroll Bondi Beach, and pass through Paddington's Victorian terraces and Darling Harbour before returning. Pickup is included; bottled water and light refreshment travel with you.Is it for me?This tour moves at a relaxed pace—mostly driving with stops to walk and take in views, no early starts or strenuous hiking—so it suits first-time visitors, cruise passengers with a few hours between ship and hotel, or anyone who wants to see the main sights without arranging their own transport or piecing together a route.
Noosa River Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson: Learn & ExploreA 90-minute stand up paddle group lesson on Noosa River in Noosaville pairs land-based instruction with a one-hour board session, suited to all experience levels from age 8 onward. An experienced coach teaches paddle strokes, board control and turns in a relaxed group setting; board and paddle hire, safety advice and instruction are included. Held three times daily.Is it for me?Most paddling lessons on the Sunshine Coast skip the land-based setup and put you straight on the board; this one builds your foundation on shore first, so the hour on the water actually sticks and you leave knowing what you're doing instead of just getting wet.
Wine Tasting at Rymill Coonawarra: 10 Wines SampledA self-guided wine tasting at Rymill Coonawarra in South Australia where you sample ten wines from the estate—Sparkling Brut through to Cabernet Sauvignon—with a cellar door host on hand to talk you through each one. The tasting runs 45 minutes in a seated group setting; a $10 per-person fee applies and is redeemable against any purchase. Produce platters are available to buy separately.Is it for me?This is a shared, seated tasting where a staff member leads you through the wines—choose it if you want to learn about Coonawarra from someone who knows the vineyard, and you're comfortable tasting in a group setting. If you prefer a private tasting or want to move at your own pace without a guide, this format won't suit you.
Sunset River Cruise near Byron Bay: Richmond River & MangrovesA 2-hour sunset cruise on the Richmond River around Ballina Island departs from Lance Ferris Wharf near Byron Bay, with a marine biologist guide narrating the mangrove forests, creeks and wildlife. The boat includes refreshments, savoury muffins, coconut cocoa sweets and two complimentary beverages per person; a 30-minute scenic drive from Byron Bay gets you to the wharf, and optional bus transfers from Byron Bay are available at checkout.Is it for me?The marine biologist guide speaks English and narrates throughout, so you follow the commentary comfortably without prior knowledge of the river or its wildlife. Children from age 3 travel well on this cruise, and the relaxed pace suits anyone who wants to sit and watch rather than walk or climb.
Snorkeling Port Stephens: Dolphins, Island & Marine LifeSnorkeling in Port Stephens combines a sailing cruise through the bay with a guided snorkel at an offshore island, led by a qualified guide who enters the water with you. The catamaran keeps group numbers small; snorkel equipment and a guide are included, along with tea or coffee. Swimming ability is required to enter the water, though snorkeling itself is optional.Is it for me?At three and a half hours, this fits a morning or early afternoon without eating the whole day — the sail, the dolphins and the snorkel island all happen in one outing, leaving the rest of your schedule open. The guide in the water beside you means you don't navigate the reef alone, and small group numbers mean the boat never feels crowded.
Private Barossa Wine Tour for Four: Local Guide, Tastings & LunchA six-hour private wine tour of Barossa Valley exclusively for your group of four, with door-to-door pickup from accommodation, tastings at cellar doors you choose or he recommends, and a charcuterie lunch included. Charles, your local guide, hosts every departure personally and routes the day around your wine interests or his own knowledge of the valley's back roads and villages.Is it for me?The tour follows Charles's pace as a local guide rather than a fixed itinerary, so the route can shift based on what interests your group—plan for flexibility in which wineries you visit, not a locked-in schedule of stops.
