Top Activities on the Ground in Australia - page 5

Experience the natural beauty of the Adelaide region on a downhill bike tour from the summit of Mount Lofty. With a guide, you’ll start your bike ride at the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges, where you can marvel at the panoramic vista before hopping on your mountain bike and taking off down the hill. Make a stop at Cleland Wildlife Park to spot kangaroos and koalas, and stay energized with morning tea. Round-trip transportation by comfortable 4WD vehicle from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is included. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention.

Take a private 3.5-hour trike tour of the Barossa Valley that can be customized to your interests. Via headsets in the helmet you can hear your driver-guide’s commentary as you travel to top sights and stop to sample the region’s great food and wine. The itinerary is customizable but you can visit farm shops, a cheese maker, breweries, and wineries.

Maximize your time in Adelaide and experience sights that many tourists miss on a bike ride between the city and the sea. At a relaxed pace, you’ll cycle to the vibrant Riverside Precinct and visit Henley Beach for morning brunch. Pedal along the River Torrens Linear trail and parallel to the south Australian coastline to discover its white sand beaches. Finally, explore Glenelg town and return to Adelaide on the iconic Glenelg tram.

Explore more of Kangaroo Island than you could on foot when you tour on the back of a fat electric bike. You can cover more ground than when riding a regular bike, and get less tired. Save your energy for admiring the views. Ride easily over sand dunes and other challenging terrain. Look out for many species of birds, as well as koalas in the wild.

Mountain biking is one of the best ways to experience the epic and varied landscapes of the Blue Mountains—and e-mountain biking is even better. Just under an hour west of Sydney, Glenbrook is the gateway to the Blue Mountains. You’ll meet your group here before hitting the trails, traversing the mountains on dirt tracks and occasionally stopping to take in incredible panoramic views over ancient forests, deep valleys, and gorges.

Taking in some of the most stunning sights in the Red Centre over three days, this small group adventure presents a snapshot of some of the most beautiful places in the area, including Uluru, Kings Canyon, the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge and Kata Tjuta. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park was added to the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1987 after the international community recognized the park's spectacular geological formations, rare plants and animals, and outstanding natural beauty. You will discover incredible secrets of the Red Centre with commentary, stories, and hidden gems that will really put this place into perspective. We provide two different sleeping arrangements at our exclusive private campsites, with twin shared safari tents, or a traditional swag experience. (canvas-covered bedroll) This tour concludes in either Alice Springs or Uluru/Ayers Rock/Yulara, depending on shuttle availability. Please confirm your preferred drop-off location when booking.

A great way to explore Euchuca is on a guided E-bike cycling tour. You’ll get on a path that not everyone knows about near the wharf and Riverboat Dock. You’ll experience the natural beauty of this place, hear the birds chirping and the paddle steamers going up and down the river. This experience is a must if you’re going to Eucha or Moama.

Take a beautiful e-bike ride alongside the Murray River and visit a local winery with this tour. Depart Echuca and bike along the river, taking in amazing views and stopping at Horseshoe Lagoon in Moama and Moama Wharf. Then visit St Anne’s Winery, enjoying a complimentary wine and possibly a platter too (to be pre-ordered in advance at additional cost).

Customize this trike tour of Airlie Beach to suit your interests. Speak directly to the guide and your travel buddy via the in-helmet Bluetooth system. While driving your trike motorcycle, cruise around town, head to Shute Harbour, explore Cedar Creek Falls, and more. The duration of the tour depends upon the attractions and sights you chose to visit.

Enjoy a day in the pristine surroundings of Daintree Rainforest on this small-group walking and boating tour. Hike through lush forest glades and a creekside valley and take a refreshing swim under a secluded waterfall. After a delicious lunch, cruise through the Daintree River on a solar-powered boat in search of crocodiles and other native wildlife.

A few hours north of Perth, the coastal town of Lancelin is known for its amazing white dunes. An adventure-lover’s playground, this is the best place to go sandboarding close to Perth. Pre-book your sandboard and head up for an exhilarating adventure, where after a quick safety briefing, you’ll be free to climb up and speed down the dunes, enjoying the great views of the sea sparkling in the distance.

Admire one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Australian outback on this tour from Mount Isa to nearby Lake Moondarra. After taking in the magnificent sight of the sun setting over the lake, head back to the bay where drinks and a delicious and generous Ploughmans platter will be served.

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and the Glow Worm Caves. Travel in comfort and enjoy the flexibility to explore Tamborine Mountain’s unique charm at your leisure. • Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk: A scenic eco-adventure through elevated walkways, bridges, and forest trails, offering spectacular views and a deeper connection to nature. • Glow Worm Caves: Experience the enchanting glow of thousands of bioluminescent glow worms in a specially designed cave. A unique and unforgettable encounter!

Only a short boat ride from Mission beach and you can enjoy the beautiful Dunk Island, just the way a local would. Dunk island has everything from secluded sandy beaches to laze on, fringing reefs to snorkel on and rainforest tracks to hike on. Surrounded by a Jurassic backdrop, dunk island is so close to the mainland, ensuring most of your time is spent on or around the island. Let us showcase it for you. Light snacks and drinks included and a café to visit on the weekends. A maximum group of 10 people on each journey will ensure a more intimate experience on our world Heritage treasure.

Step Into the Wild and Then Take to the Skies! Start your day immersed in the lush, tranquil setting of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary—home to Australia’s most beloved animals. Then, gear up for adrenaline-pumping aerial action at TreeTop Challenge Adventure Park, located inside the sanctuary itself. Located just 200 metres from Currumbin Beach, TreeTop Challenge combines the beauty of ancient rainforest with the thrill of 14 ziplines, 7 high ropes courses, and over 100 climbing, swinging, and leaping challenges—all while soaring above iconic Australian wildlife. This self-paced, fully supervised adventure caters to all thrill levels—from beginner-friendly green circuits to Australia’s most extreme black diamond high ropes. Test your courage with the famous Croc Shock zipline and climb over kangaroo country before conquering ninja obstacles and sky-high platforms. This experience offers unforgettable moments and epic views.

Far North Queensland's big-ticket experiences—reef, rainforest, and railway—each take a full day and require separate bookings to arrange from Cairns. Combine all of them in one package across three days: a snorkeling cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway over Barron Gorge, and a full-day 4WD trip to Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation.

The Blue Mountains is a beautiful area to explore but if you want to get up close and embark upon a real adventure, book this guided abseiling and canyon tour. The first half of the day is spent abseiling, beginning with small cliffs and building up to those more challenging ones. After an included lunch walk to the start of the canyon, wade into a creek, and jump into a rock pool. After some exhilarating water jumps and swims, abseil out of the canyon and into the rock pool below.

Experience the rich cultural history and nature of Kepa Kurl—Esperance—with new eyes on this cultural heritage and bush tucker tour. After a Welcome to Country ceremony at Taananeditj (the Rotary Lookout overlooking West Beach) you’ll go on a gentle guided Walk on Country, learning all about the Nyungar history of the area and the seasonal plants and food that sustained life here for tens of thousands of years.

Drive off the beaten path with the help of a guide to show the way on this scooter tour around the backroads of Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy. Keep your eyes peeled for a host of local wildlife, from kangaroos to kookaburras, as you drive your scooter around this coastal area before stopping to soak up the sunset.

Get out from behind the tour bus windows to see the top sights in Sydney on this motorcycle tour. Spend an hour zooming around on the back of a professional guide/driver's motorcycle; since you're not in charge of driving, you can enjoy the sights. Listen to your guide share their local knowledge about Sydney as you travel and take the opportunity to ask questions.

Take your sightseeing to the next level on a private trike tour of Eastern Sydney. Sit on the back of the trike in a customized seat while your driver-guide takes you to Sydney's top landmarks. See Sydney Harbour and its famous bridge, Kings Cross, and stop to photograph the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

The towering peaks of the Three Sisters are among the most photographed sites in the Blue Mountains. With this tour, hop aboard a Chopper 4 trike and zip along the mountain roads in your unique form of transport. Escape the crowds to stop at quiet lookout points, admire the views from Govetts Leap, and spot the Three Sisters and Bridal Veil Falls.

Shake up your routine and get out of your comfort zone with a rope course and ziplining adventure park near the Sunshine Park. Climb up to the treetop canopy to navigate six courses that combine over 100 different challenges, including 10 ziplines, for a thrilling session of activities in the rainforest high above the ground. Start with the basics and gradually challenge yourself with harder and harder ones.

Enjoy the fun and thrills of abseiling down the cliffs of Kangaroo Point. Using the provided equipment and following expert instruction, you’ll have a safe, adrenaline-fueled descent along a rocky cliff next to the Brisbane River. Your guide explains the process of abseiling (aka rappelling) and shows you how to master your descent. Admire the scenery as you wait your turn, then savor the feeling of accomplishment once you make your way down to the ground, with your guide there to assist throughout the 90-minute experience.