Things to do in Australia
Great Ocean Road Tours20 optionsCruise Sydney41 optionsYarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne20 optionsMelbourne Hot Air Balloon7 optionsDay Trips from Sydney22 optionsWhale Watching Sydney10 optionsCruise Sydney Harbour34 optionsBoat Cruises Melbourne8 optionsDay Trips from Melbourne12 optionsHunter Valley Wine Tour16 optionsMelbourne City Tourist Attractions7 optionsMelbourne Airport Taxi11 options
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Adelaide Hotel to Airport: Private Transfer & Luggage AssistYou're picked up from your Adelaide CBD hotel by a professional driver who assists with luggage and takes you directly to your terminal — international or domestic. The route takes 20–30 minutes, airport fees and tolls are included, and you arrive with time to spare instead of scrambling. Book with your flight and hotel details, and you'll receive a voucher to present to the driver on arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at Adelaide Airport without arranging transport yourself — the fixed pickup time and included luggage help mean you can focus on getting to the terminal instead of managing the logistics.
Private E-Bike Tour Melbourne: Yarra River to Street ArtA private e-bike tour of Melbourne with a local guide takes you through the city's landmarks, cultural neighborhoods and sporting venues over two to four hours. The route covers the Yarra River, the Shrine of Remembrance, Rod Laver Arena, Parliament House, Cooks' Cottage, the Royal Exhibition Building, Chinatown and Hosier Lane. Your guide leads the pace and commentary in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German or another language, and the e-bike does the climbing.Is it for me?If your guide speaks Spanish, Portuguese, German or another language you prefer, the commentary lands without translation — you follow the stories and the route without the lag of interpretation. Choose the language when you book so the guide and the group match.
Margaret River: Voyager Wine Tasting & Food PairingYou arrive at Voyager Estate in Margaret River and taste wines selected to match your preferences, guided through the organic vineyard's philosophy and winemaking process. Snacks from the restaurant pair with each wine. The experience runs at a pace that fits a shorter visit, with knowledgeable guides and full accessibility.Is it for me?Book this if you want a proper wine education in Margaret River without spending a full day on it, and you'd rather have someone else decide what to taste based on what you actually like.
North Stradbroke Island Tour: Aboriginal Culture & WildlifeA private tour from Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) includes a 45-minute SeaLink ferry crossing, private vehicle transport on the island, entry to the North Stradbroke Historical Museum, and guided stops at Myora Springs, Point Lookout and the North Gorge Walk. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total, with flexible pickup and drop-off in Brisbane, bottled water and snacks included. Lunch is not included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Aboriginal history and coastal walks combined in one day with a private vehicle that lets your guide adjust stops based on what interests you most.
Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast: Private Limousine TransferYou're met at Brisbane Airport arrivals by a professional chauffeur who handles your luggage and drives you to your Gold Coast hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Bottled water is included, the price is fixed before you travel, and you receive SMS updates with the chauffeur's details and GPS tracking. Drop-off includes door-to-door assistance, so you arrive at your hotel ready to check in without arranging anything else.Is it for me?This transfer is worth booking if you land at Brisbane Airport and want to reach your Gold Coast hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating a fare, or waiting in a queue — the fixed price and door-to-door service mean you can step out of the airport and into a car that's already sorted.
Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Puffing Billy Steam Train PrivateYou get picked up from your Melbourne hotel or cruise port and spend the day at two of Victoria's main attractions: Healesville Sanctuary, where you see native wildlife in real bushland habitat, and Puffing Billy, a heritage steam train that climbs through mountain rainforest in the Dandenongs. Entry to both, transport, and a private guide are included; you return to your hotel or port in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see native Australian wildlife and experience a heritage steam train without arranging transport, tickets, or timing between two separate attractions — the private vehicle and guide handle all the logistics and get you between the two sites on schedule.
Margaret River Wine Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch with PickupYou visit three Margaret River wineries with included tastings, meet winemakers when possible, and stop at a micro-brewery and specialty food outlet. Lunch is à la carte, so you choose what you eat. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean no driving, and the small group size keeps the pace relaxed enough to actually taste and talk about the wine instead of rushing through a checklist.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Margaret River wines without arranging transport or paying tasting fees separately, and you'd rather spend time at fewer wineries talking to the people who make them than ticking off a long list in one afternoon.
Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Penguin ParadeYou spend the morning exploring native wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary with live shows and self-guided wandering; mid-afternoon you visit the Nobbies Centre for coastal views and the blowhole boardwalk; evening brings the Penguin Parade at dusk, where little penguins return from the ocean to their burrows. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, and air-conditioned transport are included; you arrange your own lunch and dinner at the venues.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see native Australian wildlife and the Penguin Parade in one day without arranging separate transport, entry fees, or timing — the fixed itinerary handles all three, and the early pickup means you don't have to drive yourself.
Bruny Island Food Tour from Hobart: Cheese, Oysters & WhiskyA full-day food and drink tour from Hobart to Bruny Island with tastings at six local producers—cheese, chocolate, honey, oysters, wine and whisky—plus a ferry crossing, a climb to Truganini Lookout for 360-degree views, and a stop at a roadside sourdough baker. The group is capped at six people. Pickup from your Hobart hotel or cruise ship is included; lunch is on your own at one of two venues, and the whisky tasting runs only if the distillery is open that day.Is it for me?The nine-hour day involves moderate walking between stops and a climb up steps to the lookout (optional), so you'll want to wear comfortable shoes and be ready to move at a steady pace. The group's small size means the guide can pause longer at any stop or rearrange the order if someone needs a break, making it workable for most fitness levels as long as you're comfortable with a full day on your feet.
Snorkeling at Shelly Beach Sydney: Guided Ocean ExperienceSnorkel Shelly Beach, one of Sydney's most sheltered marine sanctuaries, in a guided open-group session for confident ocean swimmers. You meet your qualified guide at the beach, receive a safety briefing and equipment fitting, then swim at an easy pace along the reef edge with regular surface stops while the guide points out local species. The route is chosen on the day to match conditions and group ability, keeping to calm areas for the best visibility. All participants must be able to swim unassisted and confidently in the ocean.Is it for me?Book this shared group tour if you're a confident ocean swimmer; if you're less experienced or prefer one-on-one attention, choose the Private One-on-One Experience instead.
Kings Park Segway Tour Perth: Blue Boat House & Swan RiverA 2.5-hour guided Segway tour through Perth's Kings Park and city center, suitable for ages 12 and up. You'll ride past the Blue Boat House, the Swan River and historic city architecture with a professional guide who shares Perth's history and culture. The tour includes Segway training, helmet, safety gear and personal radio communication so you hear the guide clearly; small group sizes keep the pace manageable and leave room for questions.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided Segway experience through Kings Park rather than exploring on foot or bike—the small group means you'll get personalized attention from your guide while covering more ground than walking allows.
Sydney Helicopter Tour: Harbour, Beaches & Blue MountainsYou'll fly over Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then choose your route: north to Manly and Palm Beach, south along the Bondi cliffs, or inland to the Blue Mountains' Three Sisters and Grose Valley. The pilot handles navigation and timing; you get coffee and a perspective of the city that ground-level touring can't match. Bring your camera and book the specific route before your flight date.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sydney's landmarks and coastline in one flight without spending hours driving between spots — the helicopter route compresses what would take a full day on the ground into a single aerial pass.
Lancelin 4WD & Sandboarding: 45-minute dune adventure from PerthA 45-minute 4WD adventure through Lancelin Sand Dunes, located 1.5 hours north of Perth, where you ride in an air-conditioned truck, stop to photograph the landscape, and sandboard down the giant dunes. Children from age 4 are welcome; departures run throughout the day so you can pick the time that fits your schedule.Is it for me?Book the morning or early-afternoon slot if you are driving from Perth and want to spend the rest of the day elsewhere — the 1.5-hour drive each way means timing matters. Sandboarding is the draw here, so come ready to ride; if you want a gentler dune experience without the physical activity, this one is built for adrenaline.
Sydney Rocks & Circular Quay Walking Tour: 75 MinutesA 75-minute guided walking tour of Sydney's Rocks neighbourhood and Circular Quay, led by a local guide in English, starting at Customs House and ending at the Sydney Opera House forecourt. The route moves through historic laneways like Nurses Walk and Suez Canal, past the preserved 1840s terrace houses of Susannah Place, and along the Royal Botanic Gardens with views of the Harbour Bridge. All surfaces are wheelchair accessible and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour starts at Customs House in the city centre with public transport nearby, so you don't need a car or a hotel in a specific area—walk from the station or ferry terminal straight to the starting point. The 75 minutes fits between other plans without eating a full morning or afternoon.
Mt Wellington & Bonorong Wildlife Tour: Tasmanian Devils & WineA full-day guided tour of Tasmania combining three stops: Mt Wellington's summit views, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you encounter Tasmanian Devils and kangaroos, and a wine tasting with local cheeses in Coal Valley. The tour departs at 9:15 am, includes a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup, and runs daily with a minimum of two participants.Is it for me?Small groups keep the sanctuary experience unhurried—the tour requires a minimum of two participants, so you are never in a crowd of thirty at the wildlife enclosures. Book this one if you want the Tasmanian Devil encounter and the wine tasting on the same day without renting a car or building an itinerary yourself.
Sydney: Rocks, Harbour & Bondi Beach Private Full Day TourYou spend the day moving through Sydney's layers: colonial history in The Rocks, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water, a three-kilometre coastal walk to Australia's first lighthouse at Watsons Bay, and the beachfront energy of Bondi. The guide handles the route and timing; you handle lunch. A full-day private tour means no group pace, no waiting for stragglers, and the flexibility to linger where it matters.Is it for me?This tour suits travellers who want to see Sydney's major landmarks and neighbourhoods in one day without arranging separate transport, ferries and timing — the private format means you move at your own pace and the guide handles the logistics, though you'll need moderate fitness for the coastal walk at Watsons Bay.
Guided Snorkel Tours Sydney: Cabbage Tree Bay Marine ReserveA guided snorkel tour in Sydney's Cabbage Tree Bay Marine Reserve takes you to Shelly Beach, Fairy Bower or Fairlight Beach with a PADI guide, full equipment and transport from Dive Centre Manly. You'll explore reefs and sandy patches 2–10 metres deep, spotting resident marine life including turtles, wobbegongs, stingrays and the Eastern Blue Groper. The tour runs year-round on weekends and select weekdays and suits swimmers aged 8 and up with basic water confidence.Is it for me?The tour moves at a pace that lets you settle into snorkelling without rushing, and your guide does the work of finding the marine life instead of you swimming past it—a good fit if you want to actually see what's there rather than just be in the water.
Private Brisbane Walking Tour: Customized with a Local GuideA private walking tour of Brisbane guided by a local who customizes the route, pace and stops around your interests. After booking, you fill out a short form about what you want to see—history, food, hidden corners, cultural spots—and your guide reaches out to build the itinerary together. The tour covers City Hall, Queen Street Mall, riverside boardwalks and neighborhoods like Kangaroo Point and New Farm, with flexible durations from 2 to 6 hours and pickup from central accommodations included.Is it for me?Choose a longer duration if you want to move beyond the main sights into quieter local neighborhoods and have time to sit with the city; a 2-hour walk works if you're short on time or want a quick introduction before exploring on your own.
Twilight kayaking in Adelaide: Mangrove creeks with head torchesA guided twilight kayak tour through the sheltered mangrove creeks of Garden Island in Adelaide's Dolphin Sanctuary, where you paddle your own kayak as the sun sets and head torches illuminate the waterways. The tour runs two hours with a skilled guide, all equipment provided, and is adults only (16+). Arrive 15 minutes early at the private facilities on Garden Island; moderate fitness and no shoulder or spinal injuries are needed.Is it for me?The two-hour paddle asks for moderate fitness and steady paddling, so it suits someone comfortable on the water for that length of time. The adults-only setting and minimal-commentary approach make this one for travelers who want quiet and company without chatter—a date night or a small group of friends paddling together, not a social tour with stops and stories.
Port Arthur Day Tour from Hobart: Convict History & Coastal WalksA full-day guided tour from Hobart to Port Arthur Historic Site on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula, with entry, a scenic harbour cruise around Carnarvon Bay, and four coastal stops showcasing natural rock formations and clifftop ocean views. The tour runs 10.5 hours with a local guide, small-group format, and hotel pickup from Hobart; lunch is not included, so plan accordingly or bring food.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day away from Hobart exploring the peninsula's natural and historical sites with a guide who can explain what you're seeing—not if you're planning to spend time in the city itself.
