Things to do in Australia
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Story Bridge Climb Brisbane: 360-degree city views from 80 metresThe Story Bridge Adventure Climb is a guided 90-minute climb up Brisbane's iconic bridge to 80 metres, led by local guides who share the city's history and culture while you take in 360-degree views. Children from age 6 are welcome with an adult, and the climb operates in most weather conditions including rain. A minimum height of 110cm and maximum weight of 130kg apply; the experience is fully wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Day and night climbs run at multiple times throughout the day and evening, so you can slot the experience into a free afternoon or plan an evening out around it. The climb is fully accessible and welcomes families, solo travellers, couples and groups, making it flexible for almost any visitor to Brisbane.
Sydney Harbour 4-Course Dinner Cruise & Opera House ViewsYou board at Darling Harbour, take a table on the upper deck, and eat four courses while the boat moves past the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Live music plays on weekends. Canapés come with your drink, dietary needs are accommodated if you mention them at booking, and the window seat upgrade locks in a guaranteed view. The cruise lasts a few hours and returns to King Street Wharf.Is it for me?Book this if you want dinner and the Sydney Harbour view in one outing without arranging separate reservations — the timing and the boat do the work, and you just show up at Darling Harbour and eat.
Mt Wellington, Mt Field & Bonorong: Small Group Day TripYou’ll ride up windy Kunanyi for wild views over Hobart, walk beneath ancient trees at Mt Field National Park, meet Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Sanctuary, and end your day tasting scallop pies in historic Richmond village. It’s a mix of raw nature and small-town warmth that stays with you long after you leave.
Hunter Valley: Chef-Led Food & Wine Day Tour from SydneyYou’ll start your day at Sydney Fish Market choosing seafood for lunch with your chef-guide, then enjoy breakfast by the Hawkesbury River before heading to Hunter Valley for private wine tastings and chef-prepared dishes. Expect laughter over homemade sushi in Wollombi, panoramic vineyard views, and flavors you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Rottnest Island: Ferry & Coach Tour from FremantleYou board a ferry from Fremantle, ride a 90-minute guided coach tour that hits Wadjemup Lighthouse and the West End, then have free afternoon hours to explore car-free beaches and walking trails. The return ferry gets you back by evening. Rottnest Island entry and both ferries are included, so you're not buying tickets separately once you're there.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rottnest Island's main highlights without renting a car or planning your own route — the coach tour and ferry logistics are handled, leaving you free to spend the afternoon however you want once the structured part ends.
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef SnorkelYou sail from Airlie Beach for two nights aboard a maxi yacht, snorkeling three reef sites and landing on Whitehaven Beach to walk to Hill Inlet Lookout. All meals, snorkel gear, National Park entry and accommodation are included. You return by 9 AM on the final morning.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the Whitsundays without arranging their own boat or logistics—the sailing, meals, snorkel sites and beach time are all coordinated. Expect two full days on the water with early return on day three, which is what makes the itinerary fit so much into 48 hours.
Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tour: Behind-the-Scenes TastingA guided tour of the Bundaberg Rum Distillery in Australia combines a self-guided museum, a walk through the operating distillery (molasses storage, fermentation tanks, aging barrel house), and a tasting of two rums at the bar. Tours depart at 10am, 11am, 12pm, or 1pm daily, with a live English-speaking guide leading the distillery portion after you explore the museum at your own pace.Is it for me?Book the time that fits your arrival: the 10am tour suits an early start, while the 1pm departure works for a free afternoon without needing to plan transport or coordinate with other visitors.
Cairns: Waterfalls & Rainforest Tour with Indigenous StoriesYou get picked up from your Cairns hotel and spend the day moving through five swimming spots in the Atherton Tablelands rainforest, starting with a cultural presentation at the Cathedral Fig Tree and ending at Josephine Falls. Lunch and all entry fees are included, so you show up and swim — the logistics are handled. The drive between stops is part of the day, and your guide fills it with the stories that connect the landscape to the people who've lived here.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Cairns who want to see the Atherton Tablelands waterfalls and rainforest in one day without driving themselves. The full-day format is what makes five different swimming spots possible, and the cultural presentation at the Cathedral Fig Tree is built in, not optional.
Cairns: Rainforest River Tubing Tour with Pickup & RapidsYou’ll float through lush rainforest rivers near Cairns on a guided tubing adventure with both gentle drifts and playful rapids. Expect laughter, cool water against your skin, friendly guides who know their stuff, plus hotel pickup and snacks to wrap things up. There’s something about those quiet moments between the splashes that really sticks with you.
Whitsunday Islands Sail & Snorkel: Langford Sandbar & ReefYou board at Airlie Beach and sail to Langford Island, where you snorkel the fringing reef with full gear provided, walk to the lookout, and spend the afternoon between the water and the deck. Lunch and snacks are included, and the return sail catches the sunset. The whole day is about twelve hours, and the group stays under capacity so it doesn't feel like a floating bus.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Whitsundays reef and sandbar without the industrial-scale tour boat — the crew is trained in eco-guiding, the group is kept small, and the schedule gives you actual time in the water instead of rushing between five stops.
Sydney: Opera House & Bondi Beach Half-Day Tour Small GroupYou board a luxury coach at your hotel and spend four hours visiting The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie's Point, Bondi Beach, Watsons Bay, Paddington, and Darling Harbour. The group stays under 15 people, the seats recline, and the driver knows where to pause for photos. You get bottled water, live commentary, and a return to Circular Quay by early afternoon or late evening, depending on which time slot you choose.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Sydney's main sights in one morning or afternoon without arranging your own transport or timing — the small group size and hotel pickup remove the logistics, and the fixed route gets you to every landmark that defines the city.
Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise: Two & Three Gorge Tours with GuideYou’ll drift through Nitmiluk Gorge by boat with a local guide sharing Jawoyn stories, step off for a short walk between gorges (with ancient rock art), and maybe cool off with a swim if you choose the three-gorge cruise. Expect sandstone cliffs, wildlife sounds, and moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Blue Mountains Tour: Waterfall Walk & LunchA full-day small group tour from Sydney to the Blue Mountains with a local guide, taking you on a 90-minute waterfall walk at Wentworth Falls, past the Three Sisters rock formations, and through lookouts across the range—lunch and return transport in a minibus included. The group stays under 30 people, the pickup is at a fixed city point near St Laurence Church on George Street, and the hardest part of the hike down to the waterfall base is optional so you can skip it on the day. Bring a refillable water bottle; the guide decides the best lunch spot based on weather and crowd levels.Is it for me?The pickup at George Street in the city means you don't need a car or a hotel in the mountains—public transport or Uber gets you there, and the minibus handles the rest of the day. The 90-minute waterfall walk has an optional harder section, so you set the intensity on the morning itself.
Swan Valley Day Trip: Food, Wine & Brewery Tastings from PerthYou’ll taste local wines straight from Swan Valley vineyards, share hot chips at a lively brewery with live music on weekends, and sample fresh cheese and handmade chocolates along the way. With pickup included and a small group vibe, you’ll get stories from your guide plus plenty of time to linger over lunch — it’s more relaxed than you’d expect.
Horizontal Falls tour from Broome: Seaplane, fast boat & swimYou fly from Broome to Talbot Bay on a seaplane, ride a speedboat through the Horizontal Falls at tidal speed, cruise the surrounding bays, swim in a shark-free cage while feeding fish, and eat a cooked lunch on the boat before flying back. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the whole experience takes about five to six hours. The seaplane has a 120-kilogram weight limit per person, which is checked at the airport before departure.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Horizontal Falls from both the air and the water in a single morning without arranging flights or boat transport yourself — the seaplane and speedboat are both included. Plan for a full half-day out, which is what makes fitting the flight, the falls, the cruise, and lunch into one trip possible.
Broome: Horizontal Falls & Pearl Farm with Coastal FlightYou fly over the Horizontal Waterfalls and the 2-billion-year-old Buccaneer Archipelago, land at Cygnet Bay for a pearl farm tour and lunch with a swim, then return to Broome along the Dampier Peninsula coast. Breakfast or tea is included depending on your departure time. Book if you want the main sights without arranging flights or transport yourself — the fixed itinerary handles both.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Horizontal Waterfalls and a working pearl farm in one day without arranging your own flights or transport — the fixed schedule handles both, and the aerial view is the only way to really understand what the waterfalls are doing.
Sydney Cricket Ground guided walking tour: Behind the scenesThis 90-minute guided walking tour takes you behind the scenes through the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct and SCG Museum with a professional guide in English. The route adapts to events and weather, and wheelchair access covers approximately 90% of the tour. Arrive 15 minutes early with your ticket, wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and note that tour timing is approximate.Is it for me?The tour involves steady walking outdoors over 90 minutes with sections that shift based on events and weather, so come ready for a moving pace and dress for the conditions — this is how you see the ground as it actually operates, not a stationary viewing experience.
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Wheelchair AccessYou’ll rise before dawn for a hot air balloon flight over Gold Coast’s city or hinterland, with easy wheelchair access and plenty of space to move around. Feel that early morning chill as you float above fields, snap endless photos (they’re included), and maybe help pack up after landing. It’s quieter than you’d expect — and honestly, kind of magical.
Tully River: Full-Day White Water Rafting & Rapids AdventureYou’ll crash through roaring rapids beneath ancient rainforest trees on this full-day Tully River adventure. Paddle alongside locals and travelers with expert guides leading every twist. Feel adrenaline on Grade 4/5 rapids, pause for lunch by the riverbank, and end your day soaked but smiling—maybe still hearing the rush of water in your ears.
Rockingham: Swim with Wild Dolphins & Seafood LunchYou're picked up from Perth, driven 40 minutes to Rockingham, then suited up and lowered into the water where wild dolphins arrive to investigate. The crew's three decades of familiarity with the local pod means this isn't a staged encounter—it's a genuine interaction in their space. Lunch and all snorkel gear are included, and you're back in the city by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to swim with dolphins without the resort markup or the long flight to a tropical island—Rockingham is 40 minutes from Perth, the crew knows the local pod, and the whole day (swim, lunch, transfer) fits into an afternoon.
