Top Australia Classes & Workshops

You don’t need an expensive camera to capture great photographs of Sydney. Improve your techniques and tick off some top Sydney sights along the way on a phone photography tour that focuses on the historic suburb of Balmain. No previous photography experience is required ot enjoy this tour.

Take to the waves at one of Sydney’s top surf spots with a surf class at the beautiful Maroubra Beach. In a small-group lesson with a qualified instructor and a maximum of 6 people, learn about water safety, master the basic skills, and enjoy a fun time on the water.

What better place to learn to surf than at Surfers Paradise on Queensland’s Gold Coast? Master the basics, practice standing up on your board, and catch your first wave with this beginner-friendly 2-hour surf class. Pick a morning or afternoon start time to suit your schedule. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you can feel comfortable in the water and make real progress.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, the Sunshine Coast is a beautiful place to do it. Experience the thrill of catching your first wave at one of Australia’s most legendary surf spots during a surfing class in Noosa Heads. With all equipment provided and personal attention from a professional surf instructor, you’ll be taking to the waves in no time. Small groups keep the lesson personal.

Tackle the waves during a morning or afternoon surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. First, receive a safety briefing and basic instruction on the sand before heading into the water. You'll be provided with a long-sleeve rash shirt or a wetsuit (depending on the season), a soft beginner surfboard, leg ropes, and sunscreen. You’ll be able to continue practicing your technique on your own after catching some initial waves.

**Pokolbin's Wine Paddles** Experience sensory delight with our Wine Paddles. Savour five exceptional wines, each paired with an assortment of cheeses or chocolates. Each wine, reflecting Pokolbin's rich terroir, has distinct notes. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, this tasting journey will enchant your senses. **Pokolbin's Junior Tasting Paddle** For our younger guests, we offer the Junior Tasting Paddle, ensuring a fun visit for the whole family. It features a rotating selection of vibrant juices and colourful lollies, pleasing young palates. This age-appropriate tasting is ideal for children aged 6 to 17.

Every neighborhood has its favorite local haunts, but it’s not easy for visitors to tap into the best insider eats. With this secret food tour, discover where those in the know dine in while learning about the neighborhood’s unique history and culture. Explore the area highlights on foot with your guide, stopping to sample a variety of popular dishes.

Get active in beautiful surroundings while developing your skills on this basic-to-intermediate stand-up paddleboarding lesson and guided tour. Learn all you need to know to paddle safely, then cruise the warm, clear waters of Double Island lagoons. Spot turtles, dolphins, rays, fish, crabs, and birds along the way. Cap off your experience with a 4-wheel drive beach adventure.

Unwind in Melbourne with a relaxed paint-and-sip ceramics class that combines creativity and conversation. Instead of simply buying a souvenir, create your own piece with guidance from a skilled instructor, who walks you through techniques step by step. Enjoy a cup of tea or glass of wine (own expense) as you paint, then take home your finished ceramic artwork—a fun, hands-on way to spend an evening in the city.

Enjoy a self-guided wine tasting experience surrounded by beautiful vineyards at the Rymill Coonawarra cellar door in Glenroy. Offering the opportunity to experience an array of vintages and varieties, this pre-booked tasting guarantees you a seated wine tasting experience with the assistance of the experienced cellar door host, who will also provide insights into the craft of winemaking and the rich history of the winery. Your wine tasting fee is redeemable on purchase.

Getting from Sydney to the Blue Mountains can be time-consuming if you’re relying on trains and local transport. This day tour connects the region’s highlights without wasting a second of your vacation time. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, experience the rides at Scenic World, and see native wildlife at either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo before returning with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River.

Enjoy an evening sipping wine and painting in Byron Bay with this Adults Art and Wine Class. It’s bring your own wine, which you will enjoy a glass of on arrival when you’re greeted by your Art Conductor. Then let the painting begin while you listen to vinyl records. You can try painting in Virtual Reality, or transform your art into a digital piece. At the end, enjoy another glass of wine on the deck.

During your visit to the Gold Coast, learn the basics of surfing with a 2-hour beginning surfing lesson at Main Beach. With gentle waves it is an ideal place to learn to surf, and your lesson includes use of all necessary equipment. Your guide ensures a safe and fun introduction to surfing.

Plan ahead and book roundtrip shuttle service to/from Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) to your Airlie Beach accommodations or the cruise ship port. Travel comfortably in air-conditioned buses, which means fewer stops, so you'll get to your destination quicker. Plus, you'll avoid the hassle of waiting in a long taxi line.

Relax and get creative without worrying about supplies or experience at this paint-and-sip ceramics workshop. Bring your own favorite drink and follow simple, step-by-step guidance as you decorate your piece in a laidback studio setting. Perfect for beginners and casual artists alike, this session makes it easy to unwind, try something new, and leave with a finished artwork you can proudly take home.

A piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is a favorite day trip getaway due to its white-sand beaches, isolated turquoise bays, biking paths and vehicle-free environment. Travel to the island on the high-speed ferry from either Perth or Fremantle—make your choice when booking. Then spend your time on the island however you please before returning the same day by ferry. Popular activities include snorkeling, biking and looking for quokkas, the resident wildlife.

Enjoy a wine-tasting experience with a difference: You have to guess the six selected wines. Discover if your palate is really as refined as you think. This guided experience includes a private seated tasting, house made charcuterie board, six wines, your tasting mat, and the wine experience booklet.

This blending experience is perfect for wine lovers of all levels – whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of wine. Come join us for an unforgettable interactive experience of red wine blending and education! We require a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 14 to run this experience.

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.

A great way to kick off the weekend, this Friday night art class in the heart of Brisbane is fun, social, and creative—and you can even enjoy snacks and drinks while you paint (at own cost). Led by a local artist, this class helps you rediscover your innate creativity, find your flow, and forget the week's stresses. Learn some tricks of the trade and hone your artistic skills.

Join a morning or afternoon excursion to Manly to snorkel in the calm waters of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. Just a short hop from Sydney, see diverse marine life on a guided snorkeling tour from Shelly Beach. After a swim test, your guide leads your small group into the water from the beach, so you can snorkel with confidence. Also stroll along the headland for great Northern Beaches views.

Tackle the grade II and III rapids of the Barron River on this adrenaline-pumping half-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Prepare to get wet and wild as you hurtle over the rapids, then float downstream past the jagged cliffs, plunging ravines, and lush rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park. Best of all: With full instruction provided, this tour is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.

Learn to surf on Australia’s famed Coolangatta Beach with this small-group lesson. Throw on a long-sleeve rash guard or wetsuit (depending on the season) and receive a safety and training briefing from a professional surf instructor. Get comfortable catching a few waves on a soft beginner board, then work on standing up by the end of the lesson.

Double Island Point is one of the best places in Australia to surf, and this half-day tour from Noosa is ideal for surfers of all levels. Follow the Great Beach Drive to the island by 4WD, and enjoy magnificent views of uncrowded point break waves that you can ride for hundreds of feet, even as a beginner. Need more guidance? Upgrade to add a group or private surf lesson.