Australia · TOUR REVIEWS
A fortnight here buys you two coastlines at most, so the day tours have to earn their slot. The 15 below are the ones that do, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper into one state.
Guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House with an entrance ticket, off-limits photo spots, and a world-class guide in about 1 hour.
“The tour was great and a wonderful insight into a remarkable building!”
See the Three Sisters, ride Scenic World, enjoy diet-friendly lunch, meet koalas at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, then cruise home by ferry.
“Great guide, very knowledgable. Full day of activities to get to know Australia. Loved to be in the mountains, nature walk, zoo.”
Small-group Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne, with koala spotting, Otway rainforest walk, and iconic Twelve Apostles plus Loch Ard Gorge.
“Was great very interesting places the ocean views are amazing all the stops were beautiful the tour person was very knowledgeable”
Full-day Great Ocean Road wildlife tour from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest walk, Pole House, 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge sights.
“Spectacular day out and about seeing the stunning coastline and views. Success with koalas in the trees as well! Loved the jungle forest stop. Tony was a fantastic guide, providing timelines and setting good expectations.”
High-speed rafting to Whitehaven Beach with guided snorkeling, reef talks, and a Hill Inlet lookout walk in Australia’s Whitsundays.
“Ocean Rafting you are blessed to have Brad and Georgie. What an amazing day - the boat trip was heaps of fun, great communication, lunch was beautiful and fresh, being ahead of the crowds all day was also a plus. Highly recommend this tour, snorkelling was the best we've ever seen. Thanks for a perfect 5 star day!”
Relaxed Yarra Valley tour from Melbourne with wine, cider, gin or beer, and a private chocolate tasting, plus live acoustic music.
“I would never recommend this tour provider! The attitude, disrespect and rudeness was something I’ve never experienced before. Awful! Avoid at all costs.”
Full-day Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Featherdale koalas, Echo Point 3 Sisters views, Scenic World rides, plus a ferry back to Circular Quay.
“Guide Ben was absolutely incredible. Smoothest, most caring, informative voice and his logistical and communication skills were impeccable. I would do any tour with him. Not to mention the itinerary and all the attractions and sights were perfect and perfectly curated.”
Beat Great Ocean Road crowds on a reverse day trip from Melbourne, hitting the 12 Apostles, Otways, Apollo Bay, koalas, and more.
“I think the tour quality depends on the drive of the van. There were times that I think the tour guide thought we were either in a coma for the past 20 years or we were a group of 3rd graders. I know what a cow is. I know what a wind turbine is. The sights are amazing. The 12 apostles is incredibly magical. Nothing more beautiful. It is a long drive but if you don't want to rent a car. It is worth it to see the Coast.”
Brighton Bathing Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies fur seals, then a dusk Penguin Parade from Melbourne, with WiFi and hotel pickup.
“We had a wonderful time on the Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary Tour. Jess was an amazing tour guide — very friendly, welcoming, cheerful and responsible. It was a very well organized and memorable trip. Would highly recommend everyone !”
1-hour guided Sydney Opera House walk with architecture stories, off-limits spaces, and optional Tour & Dine meal.
“A great tour of an iconic building. Our tour guide, Sheila, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and super friendly. A must-do tour if visiting Sydney.”
Snorkel two outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns on the Evolution, with BBQ lunch, safety training, and optional scuba or helicopter.
“Very cool experience, very much recommend it to anyone who is looking to do the Great Barrier Reef. The helicopter ride was absolutely incredible, with a brilliant captain of Jos!”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney: Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo wildlife, Three Sisters views, and ferry back to Circular Quay.
“Scott was an excellent Tourist guide, very knowledgeble, had explain all the history of the places we went.”
A full-day Yarra Valley tour from Melbourne with multiple winery tastings, a top chocolate experience, and plenty of included alcohol.
“Great tour of some fantastic wineries in Yarra Valley. Hilda, our tour guide, was amazing! Great playlist on the bus and takes requests :) I went as a solo traveller and made some new friends!”
Cairns catamaran cruise to two outer Great Barrier Reef spots with snorkeling support, chef lunch, and marine talks, about $190.
“Extremely well organized. Clear that safety was number one priority but at same time ensuring high levels of customer service. Lunch was excellent and well prepared and snacks were provided. Locally owned company and very green focused.”
All-inclusive K’gari (Fraser Island) day tour from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach with ferry transfers, 4WD, Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno.
“Good and adventurous tour, beautiful scenery driving on the beaches. Be prepared for a bumpy ride :) Superb bus driver and guide (John) at K'gari Explorer tours - in full control and fun comments and storytelling”
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