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15 Best Half-Day Tours In Australia

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The 15 most popular half-day tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.

15 Best Half-Day Tours In Australia

From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise - Leaving Airlie and cruising past the Whitsundays’ headline views

1.From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

Most Popular★ 4.1

Half-day cruise from Airlie to Whitehaven Beach with up to 2 hours on the sand, tea, stinger suits, and Whitsunday views.

“Really lovely experience. The boat journey there was really smooth & comfortable. We got picked up at 7:15 and we got to Whitehaven at 9am. We had a good amount of time on the beach - maybe do the full day if you want longer as we only had 2hrs. The journey back was just…”

1,548 reviews7 hoursFrom $109by Cruise Whitsundays

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour - Fast boat from Cairns to the Reef: fast can be comfortable

Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour - The Rocks and Sydney’s start: where old streets meet new energy

3.Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

★ 4.5

Small-group Sydney highlights in 3.5 hours. See Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, The Rocks, and Darling Harbour with hotel pickup.

“We enjoyed it. Nothing special. THe Driver was nice and helpful. Goven sydney famous opera house the tour should at least have driven to its parking lot. Rent car for a day and dri enjoyed this tour u could do it in 2 hours then use rest of the Read more”

566 reviewsFrom $109.74by AEA Luxury Tours

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Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting

Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting - The schedule: meeting at Lake Placid and getting to the launch point

4.Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting

★ 4.6

Half-day Barron River white-water rafting in Queensland’s Barron Gorge. Grade 2-3 rapids, rainforest scenery, training, equipment, Cairns/Port Douglas options.

“Brilliant experience - our guide Jake was absolutely fantastic! The rapids met all expectations. Would 100% book this activity again and recommend to a friend.”

492 reviews6 hoursFrom $81by Foaming Fury

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From Cairns: Green Island Half-Day Morning Cruise

From Cairns: Green Island Half-Day Morning Cruise - Snorkelling on Green Island: coral gardens, fish close to you

Adelaide: Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour

Adelaide: Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour - Pickup at Hilton Victoria Square and the Adelaide Hills Drive

6.Adelaide: Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour

★ 4.8

Half-day small-group tour from Adelaide to McLaren Vale wineries and Glenelg. Two tastings, Adelaide Hills drive, and a seaside stroll.

“A lovely relaxing afternoon with a great guide and plenty to see along the way. Overall it was great but if there was a minor criticism it would be that we did not feel as valued at the Chapel Hill Vineyard as we did at Haselgrove Vineyard. Haselgrove too more time to explain their wines…”

417 reviews5.5 hoursFrom $63by See Adelaide & Beyond

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Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine

Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine - Two Fat Blokes cheese-and-wine matching: where the lesson becomes delicious

7.Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine

★ 4.7

A 4-hour Pokolbin morning tour with private tastings at 3 boutique wineries plus a cheese-and-wine pairing at Two Fat Blokes.

“What a great half day tour. We are not big drinker, this tour was very educational and shared inside knowledge on how each winery manages and creates its unique wines. We now have pleasure in being selective wine drinkers.”

417 reviews4 hoursFrom $77by Two Fat Blokes Wine Tours

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From Cairns: Half-Day Afternoon Cruise to Green Island

From Cairns: Half-Day Afternoon Cruise to Green Island - Your Green Island Time: Beach Relaxation Plus a Rainforest Walk

Cairns: All-Inclusive Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkeling

Cairns: All-Inclusive Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkeling - Cairns Marlin Marina check-in and the 12:00pm departure plan

McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)

McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon) - The Onkaparinga Hills drive: scenery plus wildlife odds

10.McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)

★ 5.0

McLaren Vale wine tastings and a Glenelg sunset stroll on a small-group afternoon tour from Adelaide, with two cellar door stops.

“Craig, our tour driver/guide was very informative. The afternoon was a very relaxed and fun experience. We visited 2 beautiful wineries with gracious hosts. I made friends and saw more of Adelaide than I expected.”

369 reviewsFrom $63.83by See Adelaide

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Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth

Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth - Pickup logistics and what you should bring

11.Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth

★ 4.7

Half-day Swan Valley tour from Perth with 3 guided wine tastings, cheese boards, gin distillery stop, and chocolate factory visit.

“Excellent- great driver/guide. Interesting other tourists. Really good variety of wines to sample- quite different to what we are used to being exposed to. Chocolate factory a bit disappointing and staff a bit unfriendly”

359 reviews5 hoursFrom $74by Black Swan Tours

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From Hervey Bay: Half-Day K’gari Fraser Island Beach Cruise

From Hervey Bay: Half-Day K'gari Fraser Island Beach Cruise - Getting to K’gari from Hervey Bay (and how the 5 hours flow)

12.From Hervey Bay: Half-Day K’gari Fraser Island Beach Cruise

★ 4.7

Half-day Fraser Island beach cruise from Hervey Bay with kayaking, snorkelling, tube rides, wildlife spotting, and an Aussie BBQ lunch.

“First time visiting Harvey bay and we absolutely love it. Our half day tour was great and the tour guild was lovely and friendly. The kayak, snorkelling and the Jube ride was super fun. Highly recommended.”

307 reviews5 hoursFrom $113by Whalesong Cruises

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Sydney: Half-Day City Tour

Sydney: Half-Day City Tour - Pickup, timing, and what “half-day” really means

13.Sydney: Half-Day City Tour

★ 4.6

A 4-hour small-group Sydney orientation with harbor viewpoints, Bondi and eastern suburbs, plus neighborhood tips for food, walks, and shopping.

“I recommend this tour. We visited all the main landmarks, beaches, and the driver gave an insight in to life when he was a child and then as a teenager in Sydney. It was a brilliant way of giving you a feel of the modern history of Sydney. Thank you”

283 reviews4 hoursFrom $116by Dingo Tours Sydney

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Hervey Bay: Half-Day Whale-Watching Cruise

Hervey Bay: Half-Day Whale-Watching Cruise - The Amaroo boat setup: three open decks and better viewing angles

Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour - Booderee National Park Waters: Turquoise Scenery and Real Sea-Life Encounters

15.Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★ 5.0

Half-day Jervis Bay sea kayaking from Huskisson through Booderee National Park, with wildlife chances and a seaside snack stop.

“Gorgeous way to see the bay. Dane the guide was excellent, very professional and passionate about the area. A very memorable morning.”

275 reviewsFrom $104.00by Sea Kayak Jervis Bay

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