Top Australia Day Trips

Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

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Enjoy a hassle-free way to experience the best of Rottnest Island on this full-day trip. Travel to Rottnest by ferry from either Perth or Fremantle, then embark on a sightseeing tour of the island by coach. While listening to your guide’s narration, check out landmarks including the West End and Wadjemup Lighthouse. Then, have free time to explore the car-free island at your leisure, and see the sights that interest you most.

from $131

Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

4.5

(760)

8 hours

from $107

Explore the Blue Mountains the easy way on a full-day group tour from Sydney. It’s an action-packed trip with spectacular views, railway and cable car rides, forest walks, and wildlife encounters at Sydney Zoo. See much more than you could touring independently. This thorough tour appeals to travelers with many interests. Return to Sydney’s Circular Quay by ferry in time for dinner in the city.

Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

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Explore beyond Sydney as you head to Australia’s capital, Canberra—without the hassle of planning or navigating—on this full-day tour. Learn how smart, future-focused design shaped Canberra into one of the world’s most modern and liveable cities. Take in sweeping views from Mount Ainslie, walk through Parliament House—an architectural landmark at the center of Australian democracy—and visit the Australian War Memorial for a powerful look at the nation’s history and commitment to peace. Enjoy lunch by the lake at the National Museum of Australia (own expense), then make the most of free time to explore the collections at your own pace.

from $164

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

4.5

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12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $145

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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

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$100

$108

Take in breathtaking sights of long sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs on this guided, full-day tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road. Explore some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and Gibson Steps. Enjoy a rainforest walk among towering ash trees and spot koalas in one of the area's largest koala colonies. Travel in a deluxe mini-coach as part of a small group, ensuring a relaxed and personalized experience.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

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14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $116

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Visiting the Blue Mountains independently can be tiring to do independently, with long distances between viewpoints. This full-day tour from Sydney simplifies the journey, connecting the region’s highlights while a driver tackles the roads. Take in sweeping views from Kings Tableland, walk to scenic spots such as Wentworth Falls or Leura Cascades, and visit the towns of Leura and Katoomba to see the Three Sisters. The day ends with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River back to Circular Quay.

Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

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Journey to the heart of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney, including hotel pick-up. Kick-off your adventure seeing a koala or a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then enjoy a dramatic view of the Three Sisters rocks from Echo Point. After lunch (own expense), head to Scenic World to ride the Cableway, Skyway and Railway for unbeatable aerial views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Finish with a leisurely cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney’s Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.

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$69

Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

4.6

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from $153

Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $207

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests

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13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $116

Three Sisters Rock formations at Katoomba

Trade the bustle of Sydney for the picturesque Blue Mountains—and make your travel logistics easy and hassle-free—on this full-day tour. Catering to active adult travelers, this tour includes scenic views, waterfall hikes, and more. You can look forward to visiting Wentworth Falls, stopping at the Three Sisters, and spotting wildlife. All national park fees, lunch, and transportation from central Sydney are included.

Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

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Dive into the spectacular underwater realm of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day snorkel and scuba cruise from Cairns. Travel aboard a luxurious catamaran to three renowned dive sites to swim among coral gardens and tropical marine life. All experience levels are welcome, and guides are on hand to assist with your choice of snorkeling, introductory scuba diving, or certified diving. A buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea on the catamaran are included.

from $87

Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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from $224

Explore the beauty of Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park on this full-day small group trip from Launceston. You'll enjoy hotel pickup and drive in a coach to the Cradle Mountain region. Make stops at Sheffield to see the murals, the Cradle Mountain Visitor Center to stroll the Enchanted Forest Walk, Dove Lake, Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese, and have a walk in Weindorfers Forest.

Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston

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9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $164

Explore some of the most incredible natural landscapes of far northern Queensland the easy way on this full-day group tour. Avoid the hassle of self-driving and just sit back and enjoy the views. Take a walk in Mossman Gorge, cruise in the Daintree Rainforest, check out Cape Tribulation Beach, and much more. This tour includes hotel pickup for added convenience and is a must for nature lovers.

Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

(2,376)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $196

Kakadu NP Ubirr lookout
Image credit: Tourism NT-Shaana McNaught 128022-56

Let us take you on a tour to one of Australia’s most ancient and beautiful places, Kakadu National Park. At Cahills Crossing lookout spot Saltwater Crocodiles in their natural habitat! Travel through World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park on a guided walking tour to explore the 20,000 years old rock art and the amazing views from Ubirr rock. For an additional cost you can also add in an optional "Jumping Crocodile Cruise" (option WKDC-B).

Kakadu National Park Wildlife & Ubirr Rock Art Tour from Darwin

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $187

Cradle Mountain National Park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Tasmanian Wilderness and home to the famous Overland Track. This day tour is ideal for anyone who want to explore the natural landscapes without committing to a long-distance hike. Admire views of Cradle Mountain from various vantage points, enjoy guided walks, and see the acclaimed Sheffield Murals. A picnic lunch is also included, to keep you energized.

Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch

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Nature lovers—this is the tour for you! Swap the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a day exploring the natural beauty outside the city. Avoid spending time stuck in traffic by going on a tour designed to miss peak hour traffic jams. A guided bushwalk is included, so you won’t have to worry about studying a map. See Wentworth Falls, and the Three Sisters rock formation. A highlight is an incredible sunset over the Blue Mountains—the ideal photo opportunity.

from $164

Blue Mountains Sunset Nature-based & Waterfall Tour from Sydney

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10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $131

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach that takes care of all the logistics. Discover natural attractions from Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks. Then, discover wildlife ranging from wallabies and echidnas to fur seals and sea lions, and even get up close with koalas and kangaroos.

Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide

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(755)

16 hoursFree Cancellation

from $292

Enjoy an iconic experience when visiting Australia’s Red Centre—a full trek around the base of Uluru. As you start your sunrise walk around the 7.5-mile (12-kilometer) base trail, learn about the monolith’s culture, geology, and environment. Stop along the trail for a picnic breakfast with a close-up view. Your guide tells Indigenous creation stories associated with Uluru. Watch the sunrise, visit waterholes, see rock art sites, and more.

Full Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise Including breakfast

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $181

With a wealth of artisan food producers, it can be hard to know where to get started if you want to tackle Bruny Island's gourmet food scene. Take out the guesswork and join a guided tour that takes you from Hobart, straight to a variety of delicious food tastings. Sample award-winning cheeses, premium wines and beer, freshly shucked oysters, handcrafted fudge, mead, and local honey—and top off the day with a delicious lunch at a beachside restaurant. There's also time to take in the island's pristine vistas during scenic stops around the island.

Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

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9 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $211

One of the Northern Territory's key attractions is its isolation, but an increasing number of visitors means that the Territory's most popular attractions are becoming very busy. Cruise the Adelaide River without bumping into lots of other groups on this early-morning tour, with the chance to swim in picturesque—and croc-free—locales and meet a crocodile without a horde of onlookers spoiling the experience.

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

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11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $175

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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $181

Private Melbourne Tour with a Local: Custom Highlights & Gems

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2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $65

Price varies by group size

Special Offer

Panoramic drive thru beautiful local suburbs of Sydney

With spaced-out highlights and an overwhelming mix of transport options, it can be hard to cover the best of Sydney on your own—especially if you're short on time. Keep things simple with this guided tour—with private and small-group options—and maximize your day with an itinerary that checks off plenty in one seamless experience. From the comfort of a private vehicle, visit The Rocks, Bondi Beach, and Watson’s Bay, and enjoy time to linger at sights such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour

5.0

(432)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $181

Price varies by group size

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North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane

Timothy_N, Apr 2026

The day was one of the best

A full day with plenty of activities and beautiful sights to see. Peter was our guide and clearly had a great deal of experience and knowledge which he generously shared with us. A picture I took of one of the many beautiful beaches we saw and visited is doubted as real by the folks I shared it with. Peter knew the best places to see koalas, kangaroos and even sea turtles. Great to see them in their own habitat. I ate lunch (traditional Aussie fare) looking out at a scene which definitely made it one of the Top Ten all-time picnic locations.

Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

kellylh85, Apr 2026

Loved the Moonlit Sanctuary and Penguin Parade tour!

I highly recommend this tour. I have done this tour twice now and would book it again. First, you stop at the beautifully colored bath houses on the beach, then you drive on to the Monlit Sanctuary where you can pay a couple dollars to get a cup of food to feed the kangaroos and wallabies. You can also pay a small amount of money to interact with the koala. They also have other animals you can walk around and see; wombat, dingo, Tasmanian devil. Then you go on to the beautiful stops along the coast headed out to Phillips island for the penguin parade. Then when you arrive at the penguin parade you can eat dinner, the fish and chips was real good. Then you spend about 2 hours outside (cold) for the penguin parade watching the penguins surf up on the waves and waddle to their burrows. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Mandi_N, Apr 2026

We had an amazing day and...

We had an amazing day and the crew were brilliant especially given the rocky conditions! Despite needing the sick bags due to the weather; I had a brilliant time snorkelling once the boat stopped. Hubby had the best day too. Thanks everyone. Thoroughly recommended

Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

Thomas_M, Mar 2026

We had a great tour of...

We had a great tour of the Moonlit sanctuary and headed to the Penguin Parade. We were disappointed that we didn’t find out until 15 minutes before arriving at the Penguin Parade that photos of the penguins were not allowed. The description of the tour should mention this. Even some of the tourist photos show the penguins and those should be removed.

Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

CHERIE_P, Mar 2026

Fantastic Day Trip

A very scenic trip from Hobart to Port Arthur with a few nice short stops along the way. The bus driver Phil kept us entertained the whole way and provided a lot of history. We had plenty of time at Port Arthur which had so much to see. The short ferry ride was a nice extra as well. So scenic all around.

Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

Alex_C, Mar 2026

Perfect day at Bruny

Excellent full-day tour of Bruny Island. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience even better, Andrew even tracked down white wallabies for us to see. We got lucky and spotted a wild echidna too! The bush walk was great, and trying native foods straight from the tree was a unique touch. The beach spots and views were incredible, we couldn’t get enough. Strongly recommend!

Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

Linda_J, Mar 2026

Highly recommend

Rottnest Island is beautiful with clear blue waters and the added attraction of the quokkas. The ferry ride to the island takes approximately 30 minutes from the ferry terminal in Fremantle. We took the guided bus tour around the island which I would recommend since it gives great context to the history of the island with stops along the way for photo opportunities. Ella, our guide, did a great job together with Larry our driver.

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

William_F, Mar 2026

A Great Trip

Our tour operator picked us up on time and gave us a hardy welcome and overview of our day. We first rode the sky lift which wss very relaxing and nice to see the top of the rain forest. We had two stops where we could view the surrounding beauty, water falls, that was not rushed. We stopped at the village and plenty of time to relax,dine, and visit optional sites. From there we rode the train which was great. We arrived at freshwater station where our transportation returned us to our hotel. A very pleasant day.

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

H_R, Mar 2026

Was one of the first...

Was one of the first people on the modified itinerary (ferry had been destroyed in the storm). Overall, it was a great tour! Patrick, the driver/guide had terrific energy and passion for the region (including a deep passion for birding). We got to explore the amazing rainforest, swim in the gorge, check out a lot of spiders, and then spend some time at Port Douglas and the beach.

Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

Dianne_C, May 2025

A Beautiful Day in Nature

Absolutely beautiful day taking in the sights, water holes and sensational vistas in the Litchfield National Park. Mike was an excellent Guide/Driver, extremely knowledgeable, with a good sense of humour. He regaled us with so much information as we drove along, which made the kilometres go by so quickly. The water holes were so refreshing and the lunch provide was both fresh and enjoyable Thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Highly recommend this tour with Outback Dreaming