Top Activities on the Ground in Australia - page 7

Experience abseiling in the Blue Mountains on this tour from Katoomba. With a guide who provides instruction and encouragement, you'll rappel down a set of cliffs, from 16 feet (5 meters) to 49 feet (15 meters) to a 98-foot (30-meter) drop. During your adventure, don't forget to look around at the surrounding bushland scenery.

Exploring the Blue Mountains works best with flexible timing and a route tailored to your interests. This private tour includes hotel pickup and a local guide who adjusts the day to suit your pace. Start with a visit to Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park to see native animals such as koalas and wombats, then continue into the Blue Mountains National Park. Enjoy viewpoints and walking stops, with the option to ride a cable car for views of Katoomba Falls, and learn about Aboriginal culture along the way.

Visit top wilderness destinations and picturesque towns with ease on this hassle-free 3-day tour from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians. Transport is taken care of, with stops at surf beaches, seaside towns, and national parks along the way. Highlights of the trip include the 12 Apostles, Mackenzie Falls, and Grampians National Park, before finishing in Adelaide.

Escape to the majestic wonders of Australia's Kimberley region with an unforgettable all-inclusive experience! Join us for a full day cruise aboard our luxury vessel, Ohana, as we cruise past some of the most iconic Kimberley destinations, including the Horizontal Falls. Relax with us as we take you on a journey like no other, through awe-inspiring views that are sure to stay with you long after your trip ends. Be immersed in nature while enjoying eleven delicious gourmet courses cooked up by our expert chef.

Join us for a fun, refreshing 2-hour bike ride that uncovers the vibrant heart of Australia's river city. Forget the crowded tour bus and experience Brisbane like a local—from the best seat in the house! Your passionate local guide isn't just a navigator; they're a storyteller who will bring Brisbane’s history and culture to life. Feel the thrill as we pedal along the riverside bike path and feel the cool breeze upon your face. With a maximum of just 8 riders, this is a personalised adventure, not just a tour. You'll have plenty of time to chat, ask questions, and capture those perfect memories without ever feeling rushed. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking for a new perspective, this is the most enjoyable way to connect with the energy and beauty of Brisbane.

Go where few travelers can, as you enjoy exclusive access to scenic Normanby Island—part of the Frankland Islands and usually off-limits to visitors. Hop overboard to snorkel the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, keeping lookout for endangered green and hawksbill turtles, as well as a variety of native marine life. Back onboard, refuel with snacks and take in the sights as you cruise the Mulgrave River.

Squeezing in a workout while on vacation isn’t always easy, but this Melbourne running tour means you can work up a sweat and take in the sights along the way. Set out on a run around Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways; stop to admire the vibrant street art, local landmarks, and quirky shops; then re-fuel with coffee at a popular local café.

Cross Sydney's famous bridges in style: by riding over them on a Harley Davidson motorbike. This private tour offers the thrill of your life and the opportunity to let your hair down and feel the breeze on your skin as you roar across Sydney Harbour Bridge, Gladesville Bridge, and Anzac Bridge.

Our pedal assist electric bikes give you the opportunity to explore the network of bike trails within the McLaren Vale wine region and along the stunning Fleurieu Coastal esplanades. We have a range of eBikes including step-through cruisers, mountain bikes, cargo bikes, trikes, and tuktuks, with options for children and people with mobility limitations. We provide maps and can help you customise your itinerary, with lots of great suggestions such as routes for art lovers, or families with children, or wine connoisseurs, or those who like challenging themselves on the hills.... The region is blessed with more than 70 boutique cellar doors, gin distilleries and micro breweries to drop in on along the way, as well as award winning restaurants, country style bakeries, and seaside cafes. Enjoy the local wildlife and birds as you silently cruise past. There is something for everyone in McLaren Vale.

Keep active while sightseeing in Melbourne with a 2-hour guided running tour. Lace up your running shoes for a fun workout tailored to your fitness level and ability, and get plenty of inside tips on the best and safest places to run in the city. Wind your way around the historic lane ways, jog along the beach side or stop along the way to admire city landmarks, then celebrate with a complimentary coffee or cold drink at a local café.

Get up close and personal with the nightlife in Surfers Paradise—the natural nightlife, that is! Take a nocturnal walk in the lively, subtropical rainforest of the Gold Coast and see some of its local inhabitants waking up ready for a busy night. This walk is particularly good for spotting glow worms in their natural habitat, and your knowledgeable guide will help you spot other creatures in the depths of the forest too.

Walk through the Australian bush at Morialta Conservation Park while learning about the native flora and fauna from your guide. During this half-day excursion, see seasonal waterfalls, deep gorges, and sheer rock faces. Explore bush trails that lead to the Valley Walk, Kookaburra Rock, Giant’s Cave, Morialta Falls Plateau, and Eagles Nest Lookout. With a relaxed pace and small group setting, hike to three waterfalls along Fourth Creek, spot wild koalas among the gum trees, and learn about the park’s rich history and native plants.

The Granite Skywalk at Porongurup rewards you with Southern Ocean views, but reaching it means a moderate walk and a scramble that's easier with a guide who knows the route. Head out from Albany with the driving and trail sorted, tackling the 2.6-mile (4.2-kilometer) climb to Castle Rock over rocks and up an enclosed ladder to the skywalk. Finish with a stop at a local winery for Western Australia's regional food and wine.

Enjoy the independence and freedom of a scooter or ebike hire around Agnes Water, Queensland. Skip the taxis and the rental car parking dramas. Instead, enjoy the breeze on your face as you zip around the area. Our staff will instruct first-time riders on the ins and outs of the vehicles.

Spend the day exploring Echuca Moama by e-mountain bike, great for the environment and makes it easy for you to see the sights without getting winded. The bikes can be picked up near the Visitor Information Center, where we will give you recommendations on where to cycle, including the Echuca Scenic Trail, to St Anne’s Winery or Three Black Sheep Cafe in Moana.

Cycling is THE best way to see the Murray River region and riding around these parts is easy, with friendly trails for all abilities. Our super popular Green Pedal e-bikes (electric bikes) are available for hire for a couple of hours, half a day or a day or two! We offer delivery to your holiday accommodation (within 5km of Echuca CBD), or you can collect, by arrangement, from just near the Visitor Information Centre, located at 2 Heygarth Street Echuca. Bike riding has never been more FUN and easy!

With a two-hour e-bike rental you can explore some of seaside Narooma’s outdoor highlights. Pedal along the coast, looking out for a range of wildlife including pelicans, or part of the way along the Narooma to Dalmeny cycle track. E-bikes save you time and energy as you don’t need to work so hard to cover ground. Rental can be extended for longer excursions.

Experience Western Australia beyond the usual tourist route with our Travel Like Local small-group tour. See koalas at Yanchep, enjoy Lancelin’s white sand dunes and beach, discover the unique Wedge Island shack community, and explore the spectacular Pinnacles Desert—all with a relaxed pace, local insights, and more time to enjoy each destination.

Fremantle must be the most perfect location for an electric bike tour in Australia, with an abundance of bike lanes, leafy streets and history. The other thing about Fremantle is that it is relatively spread out, so to see all of the sites and get an appreciation of the area you really need a bike. Perth Electric Bike Tours is run in conjunction with our shop Perth Electric Bikes, right in the heart of Freo at the corner of Adelaide and Point streets. This means that we have an a large selection of new and perfectly maintained electric bikes and all the appropriate safety gear. Riding an electric bike is as easy as riding a regular bike, but without the effort, any level of fitness can do this tour.

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.

Experience the best of both worlds in Perth, where a thriving metropolis of curated street art, creative restaurants and small bars meets soft-sand beaches and scenic parks. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. You will learn about the history of Perth and some of the events that have helped shape the city. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your ‘smart’ device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.

Leave busy Brisbane for a small-group full-day tour that showcases the natural beauty of North Stradbroke Island. Swim in the surf or freshwater lakes, take a short guided hike, view whales and other marine animals from the beach and coastal lookouts, visit small towns including historic Amity Point, and go in search of the island’s population of wild kangaroos and koalas.

Experience the adrenaline rush of rock climbing and abseiling in one of South Australia’s most beautiful locations. With clear guidance from instructors, learn the basics of rock climbing and abseiling before scaling the natural rock faces of Morialta Gorge. With wonderful views of Morialta Conservation Park and St Vincent Gulf in the background and the chance to see koalas in the surrounding trees, this promises to be an memorable experience.