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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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium: 12,000+ Animals & King Penguin ChickYou walk through 12,000 marine animals at your own pace on Darling Harbour, including the new King Penguin chick Dunkin. Your ticket includes general admission and complimentary digital photos from themed stations. If you visit between July and August, you'll also collect Animal Crossing stamps and can meet Isabelle for a photo on scheduled times. Check the website for current opening hours before you arrive.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see sharks, rays, penguins and thousands of other marine animals without a guide or fixed schedule — you move through at your own pace and decide how long to spend at each tank.
Brisbane Airport to CBD: Shared Shuttle with Meet & GreetYou arrive at Brisbane Airport, check in at the Con-X-ion counter, and board a shared shuttle that takes you straight to your CBD hotel. The driver meets you at arrivals, handles the route, and drops you at your door — no taxis, no bus stops, no luggage drama. Shuttles depart every 40 minutes and cost less than a cab ride.Is it for me?Ideal if you're landing without a rental car and want to avoid the taxi queue or figuring out public transport with luggage — the fixed price and direct route to your door mean you know exactly what you're paying and when you'll arrive.
Sydney Airport to City Transfer: Shared Shuttle & Flight TrackingYou book online with your flight number, the team tracks your arrival and adjusts pickup time if needed, and a driver with your name meets you at arrivals with luggage help. You share the shuttle with other passengers heading to the same area of Sydney, which keeps the cost down, and get dropped at your hotel or cruise terminal without arranging anything else. The whole thing removes the taxi negotiation and the train-with-luggage puzzle from your arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Sydney with luggage and want to skip the taxi fare negotiation and the hassle of navigating trains with a suitcase — the shared shuttle costs less because you split it, and the driver's already tracking your flight so you don't have to coordinate timing yourself.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: Bay of Rays & Night ReefYou walk through SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium at your own pace, moving from the Bay of Rays through Rocky Shores and into the glowing Night on the Reef zone. Your admission includes a digital photo pass with complimentary photos at themed stations. The aquarium is fully accessible, with stroller and wheelchair hire available, and you can spend as long as you want in each section before heading out.Is it for me?Right for families with young children, groups moving at their own pace, and anyone who wants to see marine life without a guide or fixed schedule — the self-guided format means you spend as long as you want at each tank and skip nothing.
Melbourne: Yarra River Cruise & Gardens with CommentaryYou board a fully enclosed river cruise and spend an hour watching Melbourne's gardens, sporting arenas and river landmarks slide past the windows while a guide explains what you're seeing. Tea and coffee are included; the boat is windowed against weather and fitted with sun decks for those who want them. The route follows the Yarra past the Royal Botanic Gardens, MCG, Arts Centre and Herring Island, with timing adjusted for tides and river traffic on the day.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Melbourne's riverside landmarks and gardens without arranging your own transport or timing multiple stops — the fixed hour and included commentary handle both, leaving you to just watch.
Sydney Dark History Walking Tour: The Rocks' Haunted PastA guided walking tour through Sydney's The Rocks neighbourhood traces the district's violent colonial past—convict brutality, public hangings, the Rocks Push gang and the spirits said to linger in its alleyways. The 90-minute tour with a live English-speaking guide covers Observatory Park, Susannah Place Museum and Australia's oldest cottage, weaving together documented history and local ghost lore. Comfortable shoes are essential; the walk is suitable for ages 8 and up.Is it for me?The live English-speaking guide means you follow the history and the ghost stories as they unfold on the streets themselves, without needing to read plaques or navigate a self-guided route—the commentary ties the places together and surfaces the stories locals know. Book this if you want the dark history of The Rocks told by someone who knows both the documented past and the hauntings people still report in the neighbourhood.
Sydney Airport to CBD: Shared Shuttle with Door-to-Door PickupYou're picked up at the airport terminal, loaded into an air-conditioned shared shuttle, and dropped at your Sydney hotel or cruise port without arranging a separate taxi or navigating public transport that doesn't exist. The driver speaks English and can point out the city as you go. Families with young children and luggage travel without extra hassle or surprise costs.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Sydney Airport with luggage and children and want to skip the taxi negotiation and the non-existent bus line — the fixed price and door-to-door model mean you know exactly what you're paying and where you're going before you land.
Melbourne Yarra River Cruise: History, Views & Live GuideYou’ll see Melbourne from a new angle as you cruise down the Yarra River with a local guide sharing stories about Victoria Docks and early settlers. Enjoy tea or coffee onboard while city landmarks slip past panoramic windows. It’s relaxed, a little surprising, and leaves you with a sense of how layered this place really is.
Sydney: 2-Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Circular QuayYou board at Campbells Cove, head out along the coast for two hours, and watch humpback whales during their migration season from three separate viewing decks. An experienced guide provides live commentary on whale behaviour while you move between the open deck and climate-controlled cabin depending on weather. The boat returns you to the harbour with footage and the kind of memory that doesn't fade as fast as you'd expect.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see humpback whales during migration season without arranging your own boat or timing — multiple daily departures from Campbells Cove mean you fit it into your Sydney itinerary, and the three viewing decks mean you're not competing for space to actually see anything.
Melbourne: Yarra River Cruise & City Landmarks with TeaYou board a guided sightseeing cruise on the Yarra River and float past Flinders Street Station, the Arts Centre, Eureka Tower, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground while a guide explains the history and architecture. Tea and coffee are included, there's WiFi on board, and the whole thing takes an hour—no walking between sites, no figuring out which tram goes where. You get the main landmarks and the skyline views without arranging anything else.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Melbourne's main waterfront landmarks without arranging separate transport or timing multiple stops—the cruise does the route and the narration, leaving you to sit and look.
Melbourne Airport Transfer: Skip the Taxi QueueYou're met by name at baggage claim, driven directly to your Melbourne accommodation without stops or detours, and arrive with your luggage already handled. The fixed price is per person (up to three adults per car), all tolls are included, and the driver navigates traffic while you rest. Book this if you want to skip the airport transport puzzle and start your stay calm instead of stressed.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired and want transport sorted before you arrive — the driver waiting at baggage claim is what turns a long journey into a smooth handoff, and the direct route means you're at your hotel or home without stops or detours.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Brighton Bathing Boxes TourYou spend the day moving between Phillip Island's main wildlife and scenic spots — the bathing boxes, the wildlife park, Cape Woolamai, and Seal Rocks — before settling in for the penguin parade at sunset. The tour includes transport, water, and all parking; groups stay under 10 people, which keeps the pace manageable and the experience less crowded than the standard larger tours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the penguin parade without arranging your own transport or timing the sunset yourself — the small group size (max 10 people) and fixed itinerary mean you spend the day moving between the island's main sights and arrive at the parade ready to watch, not rushed or uncertain about logistics.
Kangaroo Island day tour from Adelaide: Wildlife, wine & tastingsA full-day guided tour from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island includes ferry transfers, a 2-course lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, and stops at Raptor Domain, Clifford's Honey Farm, Pennington Bay and False Cape Wines. Your driver-guide leads the day, so you step off the ferry into a schedule that holds together without you building it.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided route through food and wine stops rather than self-driving—your guide navigates the island while you focus on tastings at the producers.
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.
Werribee Open Range Zoo: Australian Wildlife Encounter & Guided TourYou walk the Australian Trail with a guide who shows you koalas, kangaroos and native wildlife up close. The tour is paced for all ages and fitness levels, includes stroller access, and works best if you book your zoo entry tickets at the same time. Covered shoes required; children under 16 need a paying adult.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Australian animals without navigating the zoo solo or missing the best spots — the guide handles the route and timing, which frees you to focus on the animals and your group.
Airlie Beach to Proserpine Airport: 40-Min Shared ShuttleYou're picked up from your Airlie Beach resort, helped with luggage, and driven 40 minutes to Proserpine Airport in an air-conditioned minibus with a local driver. The route is direct, the schedule is fixed, and you arrive with time to check in. Book with your flight number and pickup location confirmed.Is it for me?Choose this if you're staying in an Airlie Beach resort and want a straightforward, fixed-schedule ride to the airport without arranging a private car or waiting for a taxi—the 40-minute drive and included luggage help mean you can focus on getting to your flight on time.
Blue Mountains Day Trip Sydney: Wildlife, Scenic World & Three SistersYou arrive at Featherdale Wildlife Park before the crowds to see kangaroos, koalas, wombats and Tasmanian devils with a guide who helps with photos. Then you choose between Scenic World—riding the world's steepest railway, glass-floor cableway, and Skyway with lunch included—or Govett's Leap and Leura village. Both options visit Echo Point to see the Three Sisters and hear Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, then Wentworth Falls. Small groups, bilingual guide, all park fees covered, return transport from central Sydney.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Blue Mountains wildlife, major lookouts, and either the Scenic World attractions or Leura village in a single day without arranging separate transport, park tickets, and timing—the small-group format and early start at Featherdale mean you avoid the midday crowds that fill both the park and the main viewpoints.
Cape York 4WD Small Group Tour: Cairns to the Tip & Thursday IslandYou’ll join a small group for nine days off-grid from Cairns all the way to Cape York’s tip by 4WD—with river cruises, Aboriginal art stops, time in Cooktown and Weipa, plus guided tours on Thursday Island before flying back. Expect muddy tracks, wild coastline, real conversations—and moments you’ll keep thinking about long after you’re home.
E-bike and Wine Tour McLaren Vale from Moana: Ride and TasteA full-day e-bike and wine tour in McLaren Vale starting from Moana Beach or with pickup to your accommodation. Ride electric bikes to the wine region, then switch to a minibus for guided tastings at three venues—wineries, breweries and distilleries—with a local guide who knows the producers personally. The tour runs 7.5 hours and includes the e-bikes and either pickup or a meeting point at Moana; lunch is available but arranged separately after booking.Is it for me?Choose the Moana Beach start if you want the full e-bike experience and don't mind meeting at the beach at 9am; choose the pickup option if you prefer to begin the e-bikes already in McLaren Vale and have the guide collect you from your accommodation instead.
Perth Private Driver & Transport: Customizable Day ToursYou get a driver who arrives on time, knows Perth's layout, and takes you wherever you want to go in an air-conditioned vehicle. You choose the stops, the pace, and the duration — the driver handles navigation and local knowledge. Pickup happens at your hotel or airport, and the price is fixed before you book, so there's no negotiation when the day is done.Is it for me?This works well if you want to explore Perth without arranging taxis between stops, navigating unfamiliar roads, or joining a group tour — having your own driver means you move at your own pace and see what actually interests you, not what fits a fixed schedule.
