15 Safari Tours in Australia Worth Booking

Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation - What you actually do on the reef: two sites, real marine life, and guided spotting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · from $148Our pick

Snorkel two Great Barrier Reef sites from Cape Tribulation, spot turtles and rays, then cruise past Daintree rainforest views.

“Sat in the wind rider (side of boat) seats on the way over and it was fun as hell. Also very bumpy. And very wet. Was wearing waterproof jacket, thankfully. Snorkeling was amazing. The reef is gorgeous. Saw so many incredible fish. Would Read more”

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Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

2.Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $63

A 75-minute wildlife boat safari from Christmas Cove, with life jackets and real sightings of dolphins, seals, and eagles.

“The guides were really knowledgeable about the animals, the island history and geography. I saw seals and dolphins as promised and I learned many new things!”

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Marine Eco Safari – Swim with Manta Rays

3.Marine Eco Safari – Swim with Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · from $466

Full-day snorkel safari from Coral Bay on Ningaloo Reef. A spotter plane helps find manta rays, plus turtles, sharks, lunch, and photos.

“The staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Safety is a priority. The wildlife encounter was amazing with manta rays, turtles and an abundance of fish and coral.”

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Airlie Beach: Jet Ski Safari Hour of Power and Marine Life

4.Jet Ski Safari Hour of Power and Marine Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 481 reviews · 1 hour · from $139

Ride eco-friendly Yamaha jet skis for 1 hour around Airlie Beach bays, with marine life sightings and winter humpback whale chances. From $139.

“I had a great time! Thanks so much to our wonderful guide for a fun experience.”

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Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

5.Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · from $426

Helicopter, airboat, croc feeding, and a billabong brunch cruise with pickup from Darwin. A fast Top End day for croc hunters.

“An excellent day spent at Top End Safari Camp, would definitely recommend. This website states that you get to swim in a croc safe pool but it is not included.”

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Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari (1 Hour)

6.Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari (1 Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 257 reviews · from $141

A guided 1-hour jet ski safari in Airlie Beach on Sea-Doo skis, with safety briefing, big bay views, and a chance to spot marine life.

“Perfect tour! Perfect amount of time. Loved it! Checked in directly under Boathouse Apartments which was so easy given we were staying there. Definitely recommend. We didn’t want to go for hours. This tour was just right. Would do again.”

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From Airlie Beach: Two-Island Safari

7.Two-Island Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 229 reviews · 3 hours · from $232

A 3-hour Whitsundays jetski safari from Airlie Beach, with 2 hours on the water around Daydream and South Molle.

“Staff brilliant, Jarrod our guide brilliant whole experience was top notch from start to finish, will definitely be going again”

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Coral Bay: Marine Eco Safari – Swim With Manta Rays

8.Coral Bay: Marine Eco Safari – Swim With Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $247

A half-day Ningaloo Reef snorkel tour from Coral Bay with a manta-ray focused stop, wetsuit gear, lunch, and expert crew.

“It was absolutely amazing, the crew, service, facilities, information and wildlife was second to none. We loved every second and would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone😍”

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Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari – Great Barrier Reef Adventure

9.Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari – Great Barrier Reef Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 4h 30m · from $146

Snorkel Mackay Reef from Cape Tribulation with a small group on a fast eco-boat. Two reef stops, turtles, and calm instruction.

“Really well organised trip. Guides were friendly and very knowledgeable. We were able to hire wetsuits for a small cost. The boat trip out to the reef takes about 25 mins and is quite a bumpy ride! The snorkelling on the reef itself was fantastic - we were able to see many beautiful fish and coral structures, as well as a reef shark and ray. There is an optional tour of the reef where one of the guides told us some interesting facts about things we could see. On the boat there is a toilet, and drinks available for purchase. We would recommend bringing warm clothes and a waterproof jacket…”

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Kangaroo Island: 75-Minute Coastal Safari

10.Kangaroo Island: 75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 1h 15m · from $62

75-minute coastal safari from Penneshaw to spot dolphins, seals, and sea eagles, with live narration and life jackets provided.

“Thank you guides Elija and Steve. You were great fun and had expert knowledge.”

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Monarto Safari Park: General Admission Tickets

11.Monarto Safari Park: General Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 173 reviews · 1 day · from $38Best value

Monarto Safari Park in South Australia offers a full day on open plains, with unlimited Zu-loop shuttle rides and free keeper talks.

“Great day! We enjoyed the talks as we were driven around the park to see the animals.”

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Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs

12.Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $713

3-day Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon camping safari from Alice Springs with sunrise and sunset, guided hikes, meals, and coach transport.

“A good balanced and compact itinerary covering the best sites to see with just enough hiking activities”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari

13.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 142 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Moreton Island from Brisbane: Tangalooma Resort day pass, 4WD Desert Safari with sand toboggan, lunch voucher, return ferry.

“Excursion très agréable. Si vous vous déplacez en transport en commun prévoyez un temps suffisamment long pour se rendre jusqu'à la marina. Ce prix comprend le déplacement en ferry. La luge sur sable est activité très sympa, même si le sable colle partout.”

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Byron Bay: Full-Day Wildlife Safari

14.Full-Day Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 7 hours · from $133

7-hour Byron Bay wildlife safari across three habitats with a scientist guide, guaranteed koalas and kangaroos, and a local picnic lunch.

“Great experience! We’ve seen 10 koalas, more than 20 kangaroos and plenty of birds and butterflies. Wendy told us a lot about wildlife in Byron and prepare amazing lunch :)”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

15.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $162

Moreton Island day trip from Brisbane with Tangalooma resort access, 4WD dune sandboarding, and wild dolphin feeding.

“The whole day was fantastic. The island is beautiful. Disappointed that we were in the 1% who didn’t get to hand feed the dolphins due to weather conditions that evening but no one’s fault. We can’t reuse the voucher as we are back in Scotland soon. Everything else was wonderful.”

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