Top Australia Nature Walks in 2026

Escape the city and experience the highlights of the Blue Mountains on a full-day tour from Sydney that takes the planning out of your hands. Instead of organizing transport and tickets separately, enjoy a seamless itinerary that includes wildlife encounters, rides at Scenic World, and panoramic views of landmarks such as the Three Sisters.

Get out of Sydney, and explore the amazing Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a private guide. Explore iconic sites like Katoomba Falls, Leura, and Wentworth Falls, and marvel at natural wonders including the stunning Three Sisters at Echo Point. Encounter Australian wildlife like koalas and kangaroos at Sydney Zoo or Featherdale Wildlife Park, and delve into Aboriginal culture with a boomerang throw. Ppt for an exhilarating ride on the world's steepest Railway at Scenic World and return to Sydney by river cruise.

Enjoy an in-depth experience of Sydney Taronga Zoo on a guided tour with a zoo guide who introduces you to Australian native animals including koalas and kangaroos. Learn more than you could on your own. This small-group tour is limited to ten people and includes admission tickets to Taronga Zoo.

Sample great wine, cheese, and other gourmet treats on a full-day tour to the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Known for its great climate and fine wines, the Hunter Valley also boasts fantastic food producers who make the most of local ingredients. Your guide takes your small group to boutique wineries and cheese producers to sample the goods. Learn more about the winemakers who have given the Hunter Valley its reputation.

Get your day off to a great start with a guided walk to the Captain Cook Monument, followed by a breakfast barbeque on a cliff top, with sweeping views. Choose the easy walk to the monument or a slightly more challenging trail up Mt. Bates. Either way, you’ll meet up with the rest of the group for breakfast. A fun way to get active at a cooler time of day.

Experience the sun, sand and surf at Australia’s most iconic beach, with this 1.5-hour walking tour of Bondi Beach. Learn about the area’s Aboriginal heritage, see where the famous ‘Bondi Rescue’ TV show is filmed and learn how Bondi Beach became a hotspot for tourists, celebrities and surfers. Along the way, admire the Bondi Aboriginal rock art sites; pose for photos by the Bondi Pavilion and take a peek at celebrity residences located nearby.

Enjoy the convenience of a private transfer by luxury vehicle from Sydney Airport (SYD) to your Sydney area accommodation. Skip the airport taxi lines and relax with door-to-door service operated by a professional driver. You'll travel directly to your Sydney hotel or residence in a spacious vehicle with a safe and reliable driver, a perfect way to begin your Sydney vacation or business trip.

This is the ultimate food and drink adventure in Hunter Valley! Enjoy a hassle-free intimate excursion with friends and family in luxury transport. Visit multiple boutique wineries to try the local produce. You won’t have to worry about getting hungry as a delicious lunch at Hunter Valley Gardens is included too. With time to explore a country styled village with specialty shops and galleries. You can try chocolate, cheese, liquors, wine and more on this comprehensive foodie experience.

Seeing Sydney’s major landmarks in just one day can be hard to plan on your own. This private trike tour connects key sights in a single, streamlined route, including a ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Cruise past Luna Park Sydney, Blues Point Reserve, and the Sydney Opera House, before continuing toward coastal areas such as Bondi Beach. End the tour having checked off all of the city's top attractions.

Katherine Gorge sits a few hours inland from Darwin, so seeing it in a day means a long drive plus a way onto the water once you arrive. Run out to Nitmiluk National Park by coach, then cruise between the sandstone cliffs with everything arranged for you. Look for rock art on the walls and crocodiles on the banks, and cool off in the pool below Edith Falls when conditions allow.

Soar in a seaplane, cruise in a power boat, and trek across the Kimberley on this small-group, full-day tour from Broome. Fly over the Buccaneer Archipelago and learn about the Kimberley’s rich Indigenous culture, land, and community. Next, venture off the beaten track and experience the powerful tides of the Horizontal Falls via powerboat. Travel overland through spectacular scenery to the Dampier Peninsula, before visiting Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community. Stop at the unique Mother of Pearl Church at the tip of the peninsula and visit Cygnet Bay for a fascinating tour of Australia’s oldest pearl farm.

Enjoy a full day out exploring both the highlights of the Blue Mountains, the Featherdale Wildlife sanctuary, and finishing with a river cruise ending at the Opera House. Some of the sights you’ll see in the Blue Mountains are the Grand Canyon, The 3 Sisters, Echo Point, and Kootomba Falls (plus more). You’ll see koalas and kangaroos at the sanctuary, and the iconic boat ride to finish the day.

Explore the Blue Mountains with ease on this full-day private tour from Sydney. Stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park on the way, then see landmarks like the Three Sisters, Cahill's Lookout and Wentworth Falls. Enjoy the rides at Scenic World (extra cost), then return to Sydney Harbour via a scenic cruise down the Parramatta River to Sydney Harbour.

Experience the sunrise over Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) on an early morning tour that helps you beat the heat and the crowds. Before dawn, travel into UNESCO-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and admire the colors of the sunrise over one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Australia's Red Centre. Enjoy an outback picnic breakfast followed by a walking tour of stunning Walpa Gorge. This small-group tour promises a more personalized experience.

Hike through a stunning rainforest teeming with exquisite local birds on this exclusive tour. Be witness to the impressiveness of the Heritage Waterfall all the while taking in the majesty of Bellthorpe Stays. Snacks/Tea are included for the hike, and lunch will be served at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at a cafe nestled in the rainforest.

Experience Tasmania's natural beauty and native wildlife on a full-day tour to Maria Island National Park from Hobart. Only accessible by ferry, this island is home to native wildlife like Tasmanian devils and kangaroos, sheltered bays perfect for swimming, and stunning "Fossil Cliffs" with millions of years of history. Watch for whales and dolphins on the ferry journey and enjoy guided walks on the island, an experience you wouldn't be able to do on your own.

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure arrives at 9:30am and the 10:15am departure at 11:00am. Both leave the island at 3:30pm, back at Cairns Marina about 4:30pm. Fitzroy Island is a rainforest-covered national park on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel the fringing reef straight off the beach at Welcome Bay, walk 15 minutes to Nudey Beach, or take a national park walk, from the 700 m Secret Garden to the 4.2 km Summit Circuit and its granite lookout over the Coral Sea. Book the ferry only, or upgrade to Island Essentials (snorkel hire or a glass bottom boat tour), Island Value (adds a lunch box) or Best of Island (full-day snorkel hire, glass bottom boat and lunch box). No fuel surcharge applies. Sunlover Reef Cruises has operated from Cairns since 1991. In 2025 it was one of 11 Australian operators inducted into the Ecotourism Australia ECO Certification Hall of Fame.

Skip the trial and error of exploring Melbourne’s food scene and visit eateries you wouldn’t find on your own on this shared evening food tour. Follow your guide to hole-in-the-wall eateries around Melbourne, including in Chinatown and by the Yarra River. As you walk, explore the city’s laneways, including Hosier Lane with its popular street art.

Most visitors experience Alice Springs Desert Park during the day, but this evening tour offers a rare chance to explore the desert after dark, when the environment comes to life in a completely different way. Join your guide on a nighttime walking tour and discover how plants and animals adapt to cooler desert temperatures. As nocturnal creatures begin to emerge, keep watch for species such as echidnas and mala, and gain insight into Australia’s central desert ecosystems in a setting few visitors get to experience.

Delve into the beautiful Maiala Rainforest, inside D’Aguilar National Park, for a full day of exploration. This private tour gives you maximum attention from your experienced nature guide who will take you to the rainforest’s most scenic spots, including a waterfall, eucalypt forest, pine groves, and mountain views. You will see plenty of wildlife including various bird species along the way. A scenic stop for coffee/tea and a snack is included.

Take in the sights as you travel from Melbourne to Adelaide on a 2-day tour that features the highlights of the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians. Visit destinations such as Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge; look for koalas in the wild and explore the natural beauty and Aboriginal culture of Grampians National Park. Your tour includes overnight accommodation in the Grampians with breakfast, and transportation.

Embark on an exhilarating off-road adventure on this 4-hour 4x4 tour of Pemberton's National Parks. Explore the ancient Karri forests of the Warren National Park, then head to D'Entrecasteaux National Park to stroll around Dead Man’s Lake, climb the Yeagarup sand dunes and if you’re lucky, marvel over the incredible wildflower valleys (Sept-Nov only). This small-group tour is limited to 15 people to ensure a personalized experience.

Freycinet Bay National Park is renowned for its pristine white beaches and rugged, pink granite peaks. On this small-group tour, explore the park’s natural wonders on a guided one-way walk to Wineglass Bay Beach, Hazards Beach, and other beautiful lookouts. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, stop for morning tea in Wineglass Bay, and enjoy lunch on the beach before traveling back to the starting point by boat.

Journey through the iconic Australian Bush and meet some unique Koala, Wombat & Bird ambassador species. Meet our mob of kangaroos, the rangers who care for them and if you’re lucky, our charming Tamar and Swamp wallabies. • Embrace the early morning with before-hours access to Melbourne Zoo. • Visit our iconic Australian animals as they wake up for the day. • You'll also hop into the back of house - kangaroo exhibit for an intimate behind-the-scenes experience with our kangaroos.