AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Guided tour inside Sydney Opera House with entrance ticket. Step beneath the sails, hear Utzon’s story, and see rehearsal spots for $33.
“Very interesting and lovely to see areas that we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to access.”
Small-group Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne with koala spotting, rainforest walking, and Twelve Apostles views, plus Wi‑Fi and app narration.
“Robbo was an excellent driver and tour guide. He made the whole day fun for everyone. We all enjoyed it”
Full-day Great Ocean Road, koalas and parrots, forest walk, 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, with hotel pickup and morning tea.
“Absolutely incredible trip! We did so much, saw kangaroos, koalas, stunning beaches, and of course the twelve apostles. Our guide, Warren, was fantastic and really made the day extra enjoyable. He answered all our questions and had a great playlist playing on the bus! Very knowledgeable and safe driver, arrived on time, and really maximized…”
Laid-back Yarra Valley day trip from Melbourne with wine, cider, gin/beer tastings and a private chocolate stop.
“This has been so much fun! Matt our tour guy was extremely friendly and helped everyone on the bus get to know each other which set the buzz for the day! It turns out that Matt is also an excellent Roo whisperer too! All the vineyards were brilliant and it’s hard to say a favourite…”
Small-group reverse Great Ocean Road day from Melbourne: early Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, Otways rainforest, koalas.
“Great day with Marty. We saw beautiful limestone formations and lots of wildlife. We particularly enjoyed hunting for koalas in the wild. A hint: bring a bug net if you have one as the flies can be intense on the coast. Lovely day and highly recommend”
See fairy penguins at dusk on Phillip Island, meet marsupials at Moonlit Sanctuary, and snap Brighton Bathing Boxes on a full-day tour.
“Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful! We really enjoyed how the tour was broken up so we can get out and stretch but still see some interesting sites. We enjoyed the animal reserve but thoroughly enjoyed the Penguins! They were amazing.!”
A guided inside look at the Sydney Opera House’s architecture, foyers, and backstage spaces, plus optional meal add-ons.
“It was easy to pick up the actual tickets from the Opera house box office. The tour was absolutely mind blowing! How the architect designed was thoroughly explained and show cased. The main opera theatre is beach taking@”
Beat big-bus crowds on a small-group Blue Mountains day: Three Sisters views, Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo animals, and a ferry back to Circular Quay.
“Great tour with an entertaining guide. Nice relaxing drive and beautiful views. Enjoyed the short tram and train rides and the hike through the “dinosaurs”.”
Yarra Valley day trip from Melbourne with guided wine tastings, chocolate, and optional spirits. Small group, air-conditioned ride.
“Our experience was significantly compromised by a total lack of communication and a forced change in our itinerary that resulted in a stressful and disappointing day for my family. When booking, we were assigned to the 22-Seater CrocoRead more”
K’gari (Fraser Island) all-inclusive day tour from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach with ferry, air-conditioned 4WD, Lake McKenzie and Maheno.
“From beginning to end it ran like clock work. Fabulous tour guide informative and courteous Would certainly recommend this trip”
Guided Sea-Doo jet ski tour in the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach with safety training, wildlife spotting, and options from short thrills to a lunch stop.
“The Whitsundays JetSki tour was honestly unreal! From start to finish the whole experience was next-level. The guides were incredible, the vibes were awesome, and the views… absolutely insane. I’ve done a lot of tours, but this one stands out by a mile. The skis were powerful, the route was stunning, and the whole thing…”
Bruny Island food and lighthouse day trip from Hobart: ferry crossing, tastings all day, guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour, plus lunch.
“David was a marvelous guide. Extremely knowledgeable, very funny, kind and helpful. We enjoyed every minute.”
Hop on Big Bus Sydney for Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, Bondi Beach culture, plus an optional Harbour cruise and night skyline.
“A wonderful experience! Everything was very well organized, and truly the best value for the money. Highly recommend!”
A 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass for Sydney’s harbour landmarks and Bondi, with open-top views and recorded audio.
“Basic big bus experience. There are multiple tour lines available that allow you to get around most of the city and beach.”
13-hour Great Ocean Road day trip with small group, rainforest walk, koala spotting, Twelve Apostles views, and 16-language audio.
“Amazing tour of the 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road ! Our guide Bluey was great, he gave us lots of info without overflowing us with information The bus was confortable and we had some snacks and hot drinks provided in the morning. Definitely recommend ! Just be aware that it’s a full day…”
