AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular vip tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Luxury catamaran from Cairns to Wonder Wall and Upolu Cay with glass-bottom coral tour, guided drift snorkel, and optional scuba.
“The reef was a disappointment but that was because of the recent storm. The boat and crew were outstanding!”
Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns with guided snorkelling at Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Reef, plus lunch and tea.
“Descirbed as catamaran, it is NOT. Air conditioned vessel, I would question this Seastar state "maximum of only 36 per day", well due to the size of the vessel you cannot fit more, indeed with 36 it was difficult to find a place to sit for the journey in and out. Also, due to the…”
Luxury small-group day trip from Sydney to Hunter Valley for koalas and kangaroos, cheese tasting, boutique wineries, plus optional lunch.
“Nice tour, the wildlife park is really nice and obvious animals well looked after, I personally would prefer lunch at a winery rather than a resort, the first winery I didn’t rate - Allandale, just wasn’t great at all. Second winery was beautiful and really good - Bon Villa, and would be nice to have…”
A 2-hour luxury catamaran whale-watching cruise from Fremantle with live expert commentary, heated indoor decks, and humpbacks up close.
“plenty of whales at this season so it was a really good expérience, problem as usual is people getting a front row seat and getting up every sighting, so people behind cant see, but well, other than that it was perfect. Maybe some options for a smaller boat (more bumpy but you can get a…”
90-minute Port Douglas sunset sail on a luxury catamaran with a welcome drink, hot and cold canapés, and Coral Sea views of Daintree.
“Tim and the team offered a great experience the afternoon sunset sail was magic! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely do this again.”
VIP small-group Swan Valley wine tour from Perth with Tim, four cellar doors, gourmet lunch and cheeseboard, plus a chocolate factory stop.
“If you’re looking to book a wine tour in Perth, I highly recommend this small group experience. Tim is amazing and knows his wine! He picked the perfect boutique wineries, shared his knowledge about the region and each winery, and is all around a great person to spend the day with. And the chocolate stop…”
Luxury small-group Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Featherdale wildlife, Wentworth Falls walk, Leura village, and Three Sisters views.
“Ben was great very very knowledgeable good sense of humour small group of 10 thoroughly enjoyed the day 👍”
Full-day Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise from Port Douglas on a luxury catamaran, with expert-led snorkeling, marine talks, and onboard lunch.
“We had an absolutely fantastic day! The boat itself was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The guides were incredibly helpful, kind, and clearly passionate about what they do, making the whole experience even better. The snacks and lunch were delicious and plentiful. My partner had an amazing time snorkeling over the reef, while I loved…”
Luxury small-group sailing on Sydney Harbour with lunch, drinks, and a swim at Store Beach. Max 8, 5 hours, big views.
“It was magical to see the city from the water and to sail along the city, beaches and park, we loved every minute. Our captain told a lot of the history of Sydney and the architecture. We loved sailing and had a try our self, it was a beautiful experience had a lovely lunch, a…”
Small-group VIP day tour from Darwin to Berry Springs and Litchfield National Park with swimming spots, picnic lunch, pickup, and snacks.
“Great day out, great info, great food and table cloth. Jason our tour guide was the standout - fab, authentic yarns! He deserves a payrise!!!!”
VIP backstage tour at Sydney Opera House with Green Room breakfast, rehearsal and stage access, plus insider stories. 150 minutes.
“This tour was very good! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the entire Opera House and shared some informative that you couldn’t find in any guide book. We were brought to a few of the venues inside (who knew there were so many auditoriums?) where we got to see the backstage areas. Being there early…”
Kangaroo Island Island Life small-group tour with pickup, rock cave and lagoon walks, koalas and sea lions, lunch, and drinks.
“We did the two day tour. Day one was a tour of the Island focusing on wildlife, beaches and Seal Bay. Day two was primarily a tour of Flinder's Chase National Park.”
Small-group Blue Mountains luxury day tour from Sydney with Featherdale, a guided bush walk at Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters lookouts, and scenic drives.
“This trip was a wonderful experience! Ben was a great host; providing lots of information of the area and conscientious when taking our small group on hiking trails by Wentworth Falls.”
Luxury whale watching on a 34m yacht off the Gold Coast with 360° decks, marine biologist commentary, bar, kids activities, and a whale guarantee.
“Great activity! Whales were active as well, so that was amazing!”
A luxury catamaran cruise from Port Douglas to Low Isles for snorkeling, reef views, heritage walks, and sunset canapés with drinks.
“The friendliness of the staff The scenery The information”
