AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular winter activities tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Melbourne to Lake Mountain snow play, Steavenson Falls and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, with coach transport and free chocolate samples.
“The guide Mr James was very friendly and entertaining. Alert and kind enough to arrange different groups of family members sitting together.”
1-hour jet ski on Darwin Harbour past Mindil Beach Casino. Ride at your pace with safety gear included by 00Seven Adventures.
“Tour guide was great and you had some freedom to play around and see the coast. Highly recommended :)”
Darwin Harbour sunset jet skiing with a guided small group: over an hour on the water, music and soft drinks, Mindil Beach to East Point.
“The whole thing was so enjoyable and Anton was very patient with me being alot older than everyone else. Highly recommend this experience to all ages.”
Guided jet skiing in Darwin: 75 minutes of speed along East Arm, Bleesers Creek mangroves, Mindil Beach, and harbor skyline.
“I had best time ever with this team,great team leader who ensured we were all travelling together as a team and looked after our safety,the skiis were in excellent condition and I HAD best time ever with them.”
A budget-friendly Mt Buller day trip from Melbourne with early departure, optional gear hire, and 5 hours to play in the snow.
“It was amazing, excellent guide! On time and friendly”
A coach day trip from Melbourne to Lake Mountain for snow fun, Steavenson Falls, and chocolate samples, with Wi‑Fi and no driving.
“Peter was a perfect guide and driver. Everything was right on time and according to the plan. It was a wonderful day!”
6:30am guided jet skiing in Darwin with a fast intro, calm-water thrills, dolphins and turtles, and iced lattes on the ocean.
“I had never jet skied before and now I am an avid fan. I would gladly do this again. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the overall experience, excellent. The sunrise was beautiful and the calm waters made for an amazing trip.”
Boutique Mt Buller snow day from Melbourne: max 11, guided snow walk and toboggan fun, plus optional chairlift views. 13 hours.
“The scenery at the summit after taking the chairlift was spectacular. There was plenty of snow, and the weather was clear. Our tour guide, James, was very accommodating throughout the journey.”
1-hour jet ski shipwreck hunt in Darwin Harbour, mixing WWII stories, the 1942 Port of Darwin bombing, and Cyclone Tracey effects.
“I was very lucky and had a fantastic personal lesson, thank you very much Amanda 😊. Had an amazing time past Sarwin, and a bit of a history lesson! 😊”
Go snow play at Lake Mountain, walk to Steavenson Falls, then cool down with Yarra Valley chocolate on a full-day bus tour from Melbourne.
“It was an amazing day and have a lot of fun. Definitely recommend it.”
Overnight coach from Sydney to Thredbo for 6–7 hours on the snow, with Kosciuszko National Park entry and discounted gear.
“It’s been great. Very happy with the trip.”
Melbourne day trip to Lake Mountain for snow play and toboggans, then Steavenson Falls and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie tastings.
“Cory was a friendly tour guide, informative, and traveled extremely cautiously & safe, would recommend this tour to friends.”
Late-night coach to Perisher for 6-7 hours of snow fun, park entry, and a smooth return to Sydney.
“Buses were not comfortable for long or night transfer. Seating would have been better”
Overnight coach from Sydney to Thredbo with big mountain time, sunrise views, and flexible snow fun, plus practical transfers included.
“Our tour guide Anna was amazing. She was super helpful and accommodating, and I love how she provided information of the places we went to. On the other hand, the bus driver on our way to Thredbo (can't remember his name) was quite Read more”
Private round-trip Mt Buller snow day from Melbourne with hotel pickup, a comfy driver ride, and about six hours on snow.
“Fantastic trip to Mt Buller.. We were privileged with with the company of Michael as our driver for the day who”
