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Discover the natural beauty and flavors of the Margaret River region on this small-group tour by luxury 4WD. Take a canoe trip on the Margaret River, enjoy an exhilarating off-road ride and hike on remote sea cliffs; stop for lunch and wine tastings at a renowned winery; and visit a waterfall; see an ancient waterhole where you learn about Aboriginal traditions and taste local honey.

Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour Experience a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery with our Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour. Start your adventure with a nostalgic steam train ride through lush Australian landscapes. Feel the excitement as you travel back in time, enjoying the scenic views along the way. Next, head to Penguin Island to witness the magical Penguin Parade. As the sun sets, watch hundreds of adorable little penguins waddle from the sea to their burrows, creating a truly unforgettable wildlife experience. Your expert guide will share fascinating facts about the penguins and their conservation. With comfortable air-conditioned transport, a guide, and Steam Train and Penguin Standard Viewing tickets included, this seamless tour offers the perfect day out for nature lovers and families. Book your Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour now for a memorable Australian adventure!

End a day in beautiful Broome with an unforgettable sunset cruise. Aboard the 42 foot catamaran the Ballena you can relax as you sail off into the sunset or take a refreshing dip in the boom net. Light canapes will be provided and you can make the most of the fully serviced bar.

Get onto a catamaran in Roebuck Bay and try your hand at catching Kimberly Mud Crabs for yourself. Your guide will help you meander through the mangroves to find the mud crabs, and then you get to cast your pot, and feel the suspense when it is time to pull your pot out and see what you’ve caught. Afterwards you’ll get to try the meat, prepared for you onboard.

Learn the art of creating one of the nation's oldest beers with a visit to Cascade, Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery. Learn how the company first started and how it makes its famed beer, and walk through a working brewery. Finish your guided tour with a refreshing tasting paddle of four Cascade beers.

Wine lovers who don’t have a lot of time for a full-day wineries tour will love this short hosted wine-tasting session right in the heart of Sydney. Choose between the 30 and 45-minute tasting sessions, conveniently located at a cellar door in The Rocks historic area. Sample rare, decades-old wines and learn more about the wineries that produce them.

Combine visits to two prominent nature attractions outside Melbourne without having to organize your own transport with this full-day shared tour to Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula. Drive to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to see its broad range of Australian wildlife. Then head to Phillip Island for the evening penguin parade, stopping at several coastal spots along the way.

See and taste the best of two top wine regions–the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills–on one full day tour. With a small group of like-minded travelers you’ll visit over the course of the day. Learn about the region’s winemaking traditions, and spend some free time in Adelaide’s oldest German settlement, Hahndorf.

Ending a day out means deciding between a sunset drink and sorting dinner, then getting between the two. This cruise combines them, gliding along the Thomson River with stories of local wildlife and Indigenous culture as you settle in on the top deck. As night falls, dock at Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show for a two-course camp-oven dinner and live entertainment.

It’s so tempting to explore further afield from the city when you’re on vacation, but between planning the route and the itinerary, it can feel like more trouble than it’s worth. But not so with this Puffing Billy tour Penguin Parade combo tour, which treats you to a side of Melbourne that way too many tourists don’t get to see, and with convenient pickup from a selection of hotels too.

Enjoy the comforts of our luxury Mercedes vehicles. Unlike others we include a chef-prepared lunch in our tour price. There are no hidden extra costs. We stop at 4 cellar doors and vary the cellar doors weekly. We also take requests. Our small group tours maximize interaction within the group and with the cellar doors. We are not just visitors to each stop - we are welcomed as friends. Our tours are relaxed, comfortable & easy-going and it doesn't matter if you have never tried a wine or if you are looking to stock you cellar with something unique - we try to ensure everyone enjoys our tour.

Secure your seat at one of Sydney’s most iconic venues and experience opera in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. Enjoy a concert at the Sydney Opera House—a UNESCO World Heritage–listed landmark—featuring beloved classics such as Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” Bizet’s “Au fond du temple saint,” and Rossini’s “Largo al factotum.” With English and Simplified Chinese subtitles provided, it’s an easy way to enjoy world-class opera, even if it’s your first time.

Set sail aboard a sailing yacht for a memorable small-group sunset cruise around the waters of Magnetic Island. Sip a complimentary glass of wine or beer, accompanied by a selection of local cheeses. Admire the colors of the sunset and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze during this sunset sailing cruise, which is limited to 12 people for a more intimate experience.

There are plenty of great Yarra Valley wine tours to choose from, but some of them feel a lot more rushed than others. With this tour, you move at a chilled-out pace, checking out three specially selected wineries with the option to indulge in a cheese platter or charcuterie at one of the stops to fuel up. Note that lunch is not included on this tour.

Discover the joy of coming face to face with majestic humpback whales while cruising across the ocean on a sailing boat on this fun-filled tour from Sydney Harbour. Running between May and November, the annual whale migration is a sight to behold. This small-group sailing tour gives travelers the chance to cruise alongside these incredible creatures without noisy engines or megaphones, so you can enjoy an immersive and wild natural experience.

Travelers short on time can still experience one of Melbourne’s best day trips with this afternoon tour to Phillip Island. After a free morning, travel in the early afternoon to Phillip Island, with time for some sightseeing before watching the famous penguin parade at sunset. For people not sure what to do in the morning, you can choose to include a morning trip to ride the Puffing Billy steam train.

Go wine tasting in the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf on a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. Ride into the scenic hills on a looping circuit that stops at 10–15 venues and takes about an hour to complete: most travelers have time to explore about four stops over the course of the day. Return to the city in the late afternoon with arrival in Adelaide CBD at approximately 5pm.

The rugged sea cliffs and white-sand beaches of the Kimberley Coast provide a magnificent backdrop for a whale-watching experience. With this tour, set sail from Broome on an afternoon viewing cruise and have a chance to spot humpback whales during their seasonal migration. Learn about the whales from your marine biologist guide, listen to whale song using the boat’s hydrophone, and look out for sea snakes, dolphins, and sea turtles.

Explore the best of the Mornington Peninsula, without worrying about transport logistics, on this small-group tour from Melbourne. Travel in a comfortable, Wi-Fi-equipped coach with charging ports and guaranteed window seats for everyone. Discover Arthurs Seat, enjoy an included gourmet winery lunch, and spend hours relaxing in Peninsula Hot Springs and soaking up the scenery.

When your cruise ship docks in Melbourne's port, make the most of your time ashore by booking this comprehensive tour in advance. Highlights include the Mornington Peninsula wine region and a wildlife experience at an animal sanctuary. Booking each of these experiences separately would be challenging; this tour rolls them all into one with a guide providing insightful commentary along the way.

Discover the secrets of the old taverns, brothels and pubs of old Hobart during a 1.5-hour walking tour. Your guide shares entertaining stories of the smugglers, convicts and other characters that were involved in shaping the city's history and legends.

Experience Phillip Island with locals, journeying from Melbourne for a full day of boutique wine, beachside charm, and native wildlife. You'll be able to indulge in wine tasting without worrying about driving, and discover hidden gems and secret beaches in Cowes that most visitors miss. You'll end at the world-famous Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach, where a general viewing ticket provides full immersion in this world-class wildlife experience.

There are so many amazing things to see in and around Melbourne that it can be tough to squeeze them all in, but this full-day group trip to Phillip Island is a great place to start. This way, you get to visit Brighton Beach, Nobbies Centre, the Penguin Parade, and a wildlife park, but don’t have to put up with any of the stress of organizing tickets, transport, and itineraries.

Taste your way through the Barossa Valley on this wine and food tour from Adelaide. Home to some of South Australia’s most renowned wineries, the region also produces culinary delights such as cider, baked goods, and jam. Visit both big and small wineries for tastings, plus enjoy lunch with wine at Lambert Estate. Travel with a guide and learn all about winemaking in the region.