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Explore the McLaren Vale wine region at your own pace with a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. After departing from the Adelaide CBD or McLaren Vale, ride on a comfortable bus to your choice of more than 15 winery stops. Hop on or off at any of the selected stops and enjoy the offerings (own expense). The full circuit takes approximately one hour to complete.

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.

Witness Sydney’s landmarks lit up at night for the Vivid Sydney Festival on board a small catamaran that traverses the harbour. Enjoy canapes and an alcoholic beverage as you view the iconic skyline and landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge featuring dynamic light displays for the festival. Enjoy the comfort of the spacious catamaran with indoor and outdoor areas.

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.

Skip the hassle of planning the logistics of a night out at Phillip Island's penguin parade. This guided tour includes pickup from your Phillip Island accommodations and gets you to the boardwalk in time to see the penguins waddle across the beach under the magical light of the golden hour. There's also time to enjoy the visitor center and wildlife-spotting at the Nobbies.

Experience the magic of VIVID Sydney on a 1.5-hour evening catamaran cruise, offering front-row views of the city’s iconic light displays. Cruise past illuminated landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour while enjoying a welcome drink and dinner. Choose from two evening departure times and soak in the vibrant festival atmosphere from the water.

Join us for an exciting adventure combining the Puffing Billy steam train with the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Ride the Puffing Billy steam train on a scenic journey through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, crossing the famous Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge. You can even dangle your legs over the open-sided carriages as you take in stunning views of fern gullies and tall mountain ash trees. At Lakeside, you’ll have time to explore the peaceful walking trails at Emerald Lake Park, relax by the lake, or grab a coffee at the café. After some free time in Melbourne, join the afternoon tour to Phillip Island. Take in breathtaking views from the Nobbies clifftop boardwalk before the Penguin Parade begins. Watch the little penguins come ashore and waddle across the beach to their burrows. You'll see these adorable penguins in action as they feed & socialise. This tour offers a fun and informative experience with expert guides in small groups of up to 24 guests.

Spend a day immersed in the animal kingdom at the Melbourne Zoo. Encounter native species including koalas, wombats, and kangaroos, and local Victorian species such as indigenous penguins and seals splash. Also admire mighty Asian pachyderms at the Trail of Elephants, elegant African zebras and giraffes in open-air habitats, the energetic primates at Lemur Island, an elevated orangutan exhibit, and more.

Experience the best boutique wineries in Perth on this exclusive small-group Swan Valley tasting tour. Enjoy a guided full-day trip around Australia’s second-oldest wine-making region, with personalized tastings at four award-winning cellar doors, a delicious gourmet lunch, and an artisan cheeseboard. You’ll also end the day on a sweet note with a visit a local chocolate making factory, before returning to the city.

Explore the Mornington Peninsula in a small group, from hot springs to Arthurs Seat, with lunch at a winery included on this all-inclusive tour. Travel from Melbourne in a comfortable, W-Fi-equipped coach with charging ports and guaranteed window seats for everyone. Enjoy hours spent relaxing in Peninsula Hot Springs and soaking up the scenery.

Enjoy an authentic taste of the Yarra Valley on this full-day ecotour from Melbourne. Visit local farmers, family-run wineries, and artisan producers as you travel through the patchwork of vineyards and farmlands. Enjoy a guided wine tasting at Rochford Wines and a delectable cheese platter at Coldstream Dairy. Next up, a gin and tonic tasting paired with wood-fired pizza at Stag Lane Farm Distillery, plus, chocolate tasting at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Leave with your appetite thoroughly satisfied.

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.

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.

Get the best views of the Vivid Sydney Festival without the crowds on a 35-foot (10.5-meter) catamaran. Glide along the Sydney Harbour on a relaxing cruise with delicious antipasto and enjoy unobstructed views of the incredible light shows projected on to the Sydney Opera House and other landmarks. Spend a relaxing 90-minutes on the water and bring your own alcoholic beverage with no corkage fees.

If you are planning a romantic day in Perth, look no farther than the Bell Tower, located on the banks of the Swan River in Barrack Square. This Romance Package includes two tickets to the Bell Tower Experience tour and a personalized engraved love lock, which you can lock next to others on a chain at the Bell Tower or take home as a souvenir.

The Hunter Valley is a renowned wine region outside of Newcastle in New South Wales. With this half-day tour, you not only get to visit several local wineries, you also take the slow and scenic route by traveling between them in a horse-drawn carriage. Take it easy as you’re leisurely taken to three venues, including one for a cheese or chocolate tasting.

Spend the day immersing yourself in the food and wine culture of Margaret River—with all logistics and driving taken care of by someone else—on this small-group tour. Following hotel pickup, enjoy a chocolate tasting and a chance to see whales in season. Then, participate in a unique blind wine tasting, followed by lunch. Visit three more wineries and a brewery for a complete Australian wine experience.

Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine & Food Tour Travellers’ Choice Award Winner | Lunch at Own Cost Join us for a relaxed, top-rated experience in the heart of the Hunter Valley. This boutique tour showcases premium, small-batch wines, artisan food, and the region’s stunning scenery—all led by a passionate local guide. Tour Highlights: Premium wine tastings at handpicked boutique cellar doors Cheese & wine pairing at one stop with a local tasting board Vodka & gin tasting at a local distillery (venue-dependent) Lunch at a local brewhouse – Choose what you like from the menu (own expense) Artisan cheese & chocolate sampling (venue-dependent) Wildlife spotting – Keep an eye out for kangaroos along the way Travel in comfort – Modern, air-conditioned vehicle Expert local guide – Friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing a memorable day Perfect for couples, friends, and food & wine lovers looking to experience the best of the Hunter in a fun, friendly, small-group setting.

The hidden bars of Melbourne are so well-hidden that even locals have trouble finding them. Take the guesswork out of your evening by joining this small-group tour that leads you to the city's best secret spots. The tour includes some bar snacks, and you can purchase your own drinks at each bar. At the end of the tour, you'll find a treasure map of several other hidden bars in Melbourne, so you can extend your night out.

Explore the Barossa Valley, one of South Australia’s most important wine regions, without the risk of self-driving on this full-day small-group tour from Adelaide. The itinerary showcases the diversity of the region’s wines. Visit boutique wineries; sample the region’s famous shiraz, grenache, and mataro wines; and indulge in a gourmet lunch with a premium beverage overlooking the vineyards. Unlike some tours, tasting fees are included so you won’t pay extra.

Get a different perspective on the Gold Coast by soaring over it in a hot air balloon. Get a bird's eye view over the city or hinterland, (depending on the wind pattern) and enjoy plenty of room to move around and take photos in Australia's only basket with doors. You have the option of helping to pack the balloon up afterward and will also receive a photo and movie package.

Step back in time and explore the vibrant history of Hobart, all while enjoying some of the finest local brews, wines and ciders! Join a Dave on a fascinating, fun-filled walking tour that combines the stories of Hobart’s past with a taste of its present-day pub culture. This experience takes you to Australia’s oldest pub and some of its oldest buildings, where you’ll hear captivating tales of early settlers, convict heritage, maritime legends, and the rise of Hobart’s social scene, all narrated with a dose of humor and enthusiasm by your expert guide, Dave. As you stroll through the charming streets of Hobart’s waterfront and historic districts, you’ll stop at four local watering holes where you’ll enjoy samples of Tasmania’s finest craft beers, ciders, and wine, all made on the island. Come thirsty for knowledge and drinks—Dave will make sure you leave with a smile (and maybe a few more pub stories of your own)! Cheers!

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.

Important:The exact departure time will between 8am to 12pm, the exact time provided 12 Hours before departing by SMS or E-mail. Start a day with the Brighton Bathing Boxes, are one of the most photographed locations in the city and its environs and have come to represent the suburbs of Melbourne. Then experience a trip down memory lane at Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved vintage steam train, located in the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges. Finally,we go to the Penguin Parade before dusk, where you can explore the "Penguin Experience" exhibit to find out more about these amazing creatures. Penguins, seals, koalas, wallabies, and other Australian animals abound on Phillip Island! Take a stroll to Summerland Beach and see the Penguin Parade from the main grandstand.