Top Australia Unique Experiences - page 3

Learn the basics of surfing with a 2-hour small-group lesson at a beach near Torquay along the Great Ocean Road. Your instructor chooses the best surf location of the day so that you have the ultimate experience of Australia's Surf Coast.

Visit four craft breweries in Brisbane on a full-day tour that introduces you to some of the city's best suds. Drink a variety of handcrafted beers and soak them up with a tasty lunch, all while learning about the beer-making process. Your expert guide is a beer lover who shares in-depth commentary and entertaining stories throughout your tour. They'll also get you behind the scenes, chatting with the brewers and sampling fresh releases.

Sample some of Queensland’s finest wines during a 1.5-hour wine tasting experience at the Sirromet Winery in Mount Cotton. Stroll around the vineyards, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the family-run winery, then try the award-winning red, white, and sparkling wines during an expert-led tasting.

Discover Melbourne’s growing craft beer scene and get the inside scoop on where to drink in the city. This private tasting tour can be customized to suit your tastes, whether you want to uncover the latest start-ups, visit the city’s most famous brew pubs, or sip bespoke microbrews. During the evening, visit three different venues and sample a range of beers from wietbier to pilsners to bocks, accompanied by delicious snacks and local delicacies.

Enjoy the unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience of harvesting your very own pearl, straight from the oyster. Sip on Margaret River sparkling wine and enjoy canapés while your guide reveals fascinating insights about pearl harvesting and demonstrates intricate techniques. If the pearl is valued between $500 and $3,000 AUD, it's yours or exchangeable for a gift card. Pearls under $500 receive a $500 gift card; over $3,000 earns a $3,000 card.

Beginner surfers often have to fumble through surf shops to find the right rental equipment—and then fumble through their first waves. This private surf lesson helps you find the right equipment and hit the waves with a surf instructor, who gives you and your group lessons and undivided attention for several hours.

Perfect for beer lovers or just those wanting to get out and explore the Hunter Valley, this brewery tour takes you to visit 3 great craft breweries. Jump on the air conditioned minivan and then head out for the day, enjoying plenty of fresh craft beer and cider. With lunch and snacks included, this is sure to be an enjoyable, stress-free day out in one of Australia’s most charming regions.

If you are new to a city, it can be challenging to figure out how to best spend your evening. This private and personalized tour of Sydney after dark helps make those decisions for you by customizing an itinerary specifically to your own interests.

Create your own tailored tour of Sydney led by a local. Your new friend will take you wherever you want to go, creating a custom itinerary based on your needs, interests, and timing. This walking tour will give you a resident’s perspective, allowing you to experience the city like a local and not a tourist.

Take to the treetops for a thrilling ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with this customizable full-day tour from Port Douglas. Ride the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, browse the stalls at the Kuranda Heritage Markets, or pay a visit to Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, or Kuranda Koala Gardens (extra cost).

Surfs up! Live out your surfing fantasies with a 2-hour beginner-friendly surf class at Anglesea beach, located on Australia’s famous Great Ocean Road. Make the most of the shallow waters and gentle waves as you master the basics, practice standing up on your board, and try to catch your first wave. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you’ll be hitting the waves in no time!

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Melbourne outing? On this craft beer tour, you'll visit the city's hip Collingwood district, and will head to locals-loved beer bars that most visitors miss, all with just a small group for company. Led by your beer-expert guide, learn more about Melbourne’s beer scene. You'll also enjoy tutored tastings at three different venues, the opportunity to try numerous beer styles, and even snacks to go with.

If you're short on time but still want to sample some great craft beer in and around Brisbane, this tour provides the perfect overview of the vibrant brewing scene in Queensland. With transit included, and in the company of your beer expert guide, you'll visit three breweries in just one afternoon. Enjoy generous tastings at each, try a range of styles, go on behind-the-scenes tours, and learn more about how beer is made.

Connoisseurs of craft beer can enjoy a delicious introduction to some of Noosa’s top breweries—all without having to worry about transport or logistics—during this brewery tour in the Noosa area. Your driver-guide leads a small group, limited to 11 passengers, to three unique breweries, where you learn about the brewing process, sample a wide range of local beers, and enjoy a hearty lunch in between. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Learn to surf at Torquay Beach—located on Australia’s scenic Great Ocean Road—with a beginner-friendly, small-group lesson. Receive hands-on instruction from professional surf coaches as you learn basic techniques, practice standing up, and work toward catching your first wave. All equipment is provided, including wetsuit and soft beginner surfboard, so there's no need to bring your own gear.

Escape Melbourne for a full day of world-class wine, exquisite food, and breathtaking Yarra Valley scenery on this exclusive private tour. With just you and your group — maximum six guests — every element of the day has been curated for an intimate, unhurried experience that simply can't be replicated on a large group tour. Your private guide and vehicle will collect you from Melbourne at 9:00am and whisk you to the heart of the Yarra Valley, where four handpicked estates await. Taste exceptional wines, graze on artisan platters, sit down to a two-course lunch at a stunning cellar door, and finish the afternoon with Champagne at one of Australia's most iconic sparkling wine estates. By 5:00pm you're back in Melbourne — relaxed, satisfied, and having experienced the very best the Valley has to offer.

Surfing can be a great way to get to know a new area, but it can be a challenge to find the right beaches in unfamiliar territory. The instructors on this half-day surfing lesson take care of finding surf spots for you, taking you to the best beaches depending on the weather conditions. That means you can spend more time enjoying yourself and improving your surfing.

Visit four craft breweries on the Gold Coast during a full-day tour that includes lots of beer tastings and a delicious lunch. Meet the brewers, sample plenty of fresh beer, and learn what goes on behind the scenes during the brewing process. For added convenience—and so you can focus on enjoyment without worrying about driving—round-trip transfers from the Gold Coast are included.

With its abundance of breweries and bars, Melbourne is a mecca for beer lovers. Visit some of the bars favored by locals on a private craft beer tour that promises to take you off the beaten path. Taking a private tour means that you’ll benefit from the undivided attention of a guide and receive recommendations tailored to your craft beer preferences.

Learn to surf at one of Victoria’s best spots along the Great Ocean Road. Take a surf lesson in Lorne and learn all the basics from your instructor before taking to the waves to give it a go. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Great Ocean Road and get a true Aussie surf experience on this 2-hour tour.

If you've always wanted to surf, a long weekend or mid-week break in Byron Bay offers the perfect opportunity to learn to master the waves. Avoid the stress of learning on your own, or from an exasperated friend; with these progressive classes, go from success to success with the help of a patient tutor.

Learn how to catch a wave on this two-day ‘surf school’ on one of Byron Bay’s stunning beaches. Learn all the skills you need to surf and keep safe over two half-day sessions with a surf coach. Then apply your lessons at a Byron Bay beach specifically chosen by your coach to match your level of experience.

Indulge your inner foodie and learn to make dumplings like a pro with this cooking class in Melbourne. Enjoy a hands-on experience in a fun atmosphere and discover how to prepare the perfect dough for Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese dumplings using a variety of meats and vegetables. Then, savor your creation in a small group setting.

Take a surfing lesson at Middleton Beach, located in South Australia just outside of Adelaide. Your qualified surfing instructor teaches the basics of how to surf or assists you to refine your existing skills. Choose a morning or afternoon lesson that includes the use of a high-quality surfboard, rash top, sunscreen, and wetsuit.