Tours and Trips in Australia

Travel with a small group from Ayers Rock to Cave Hill, the land of the Anangu located deep in the desert. Meet with an indigenous guide and hear Aboriginal creation stories of the Seven Sisters that have been handed down by elders over the generations. Be amazed by the ancient rock art of Cave Hill, one of Central Australia's most significant Aboriginal rock-art sites. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to glimpse the history and culture of Australia's indigenous people. Numbers are limited to 11 participants, ensuring an intimate experience with your guide.

Explore Melbourne as you wish with a 24-hour or 48-hour City Sightseeing bus pass. Board the double-decker and enjoy panoramic views of highlights like the Eureka Tower, Federation Square, and seaside St. Kilda as you learn their history via the onboard commentary. Hop off and on to explore on foot, or stay aboard to get your bearings and decide your sightseeing plans. Ideal for first-time visitors and those short on time.

Head to The Rocks to learn about Sydney's colorful past. Your historian guide will regale you with stories of the first convicts to arrive in Sydney, their early experiences in Australia, and how they ultimately transformed a shanty camp to an enduring settlement. Listen to tales of street gangs, see the city's oldest cottage, visit the Customs House, and check out maps and murals of old and new Sydney.

Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Yarra River while feasting on a delicious seafood lunch. Watch the sights of central Melbourne go by as you relax on the spacious Melbourne Showboat, a beautifully renovated vintage ferry. Sip on a welcome glass of bubbly as you cruise away from Docklands, and then dine to your appetite's delight on a fresh seafood buffet.

Try beer production school lessons rather than a pedestrian tasting. Cascade Brewery - one of Australia's oldest working breweries - offers two drinks of cider or beer to pair with informal lessons in food matching and their own beer and cider production. School is quick, inexpensive, probably fun, and holds lessons daily.

Follow in the footsteps of Western Australia's first pioneers on this 3-hour walking tour of Claremont, including round-trip transfers from Perth. Learn about the arrival of the Brits in Western Australia and the founding of the Swan River Colony as you stroll around the 19th-century heritage town. Pass landmarks like the Claremont Museum and Claremont jetty, and admire the town's striking colonial buildings, then finish with an indulgent morning or afternoon tea.

Experience beautiful Sydney Harbor on a Christmas Day cruise. Take in picturesque views of the city skyline while your favorite holiday tunes hum in the background. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal of seafood, traditional roasts, salads, and dessert - it's included in the tour price - as well as fresh coffee and tea. Add to your merriment with alcoholic beverages from a fully licensed bar at an extra charge.

Meet some of Australia's most beloved native animals on this day trip from Adelaide to Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills. Learn about koalas, feed wallabies and kangaroos under staff supervision, be amused by wombats and emus, and observe dingos, Tasmanian devils and more. You'll also visit the Mt Lofty Summit for panoramic views and photo ops.

Spend a memorable Christmas Day in Sydney on board a cruise on the harbor. Enjoy a buffet with seafood, roast meats, salads, and desserts. Dance to Christmas music while admiring great views of the harbor. The cruise makes a good gift, and is a fun way to spend the day with travel companions or friends and relatives.

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders and Aboriginal heritage of Australia's tropical north on this full-day tour from Cairns. First, head to the Mossman Gorge to take part in a traditional smoke ceremony with the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people. Then, enjoy a close encounter with native wildlife on the Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk and visit Cape Tribulation, the meeting point of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest. After lunch at Cape Trib Beach House, embark on a scenic cruise along the Daintree River (optional).

Enjoy a brewery tour of the famous Carlton and United Brewery, an Aussie powerhouse that makes some of the continent's favorite beers, including Carlton Draught, VB and Crown Lager. Your tour takes you behind the Abbotsford Brewery doors to explore the craft of brewing and more than 150 years of history at this landmark brewery. Wrap up your tour by tasting several frosty brews from the brewery tanks.

Indulge your inner foodie with a full-day gourmet tasting tour of the Hunter Valley, including breakfast and lunch. Follow your guide, a professional chef, to shop for fresh fish and seafood at the Sydney Fish Markets and sample local specialties with a visit to an artisan producer. Then, visit three of the region's best boutique wineries, where you'll indulge in fine wines paired with regional delicacies like pan-fried barramundi, kangaroo steak or freshly rolled sushi. This small group tour is limited to 11 people, ensuring an intimate local experience.

Get in the 'holiday spirit' thanks to this fun-filled 3-hour 'Christmas in July' cruise on Sydney Harbour. Marvel at the scenery of Sydney's breathtaking harbor and dig into a mouth-watering holiday-themed buffet of carvery and seafood accompanied by desserts, coffee, and tea. The ship's holiday d ecor, live musical entertainment and fun on-board contests add to the festive atmosphere.

Get a peak into Australia's dark past with a guided tour of Goat Island. Visit this convict stockade-turned-national park with an informative local guide and take an entertaining walking tour. take Take a cruise through Sydney Harbor, enjoy a delicious champagne lunch, and explore the country's history as a penal colony - all on one fun and fascinating excursion.

Venture off-the-beaten-track and explore the UNESCO-listed wilderness of Australia's tropical north on this full-day tour from Cairns. Journey along the Captain Cook Highway; take a guided hike through the Mossman Gorge and cool off with a dip in the Mossman River. After lunch (included), look out for crocodiles on a scenic cruise down the Daintree River, then continue to Cape Tribulation to trek through the Daintree Rainforest and enjoy magnificent views over the Great Barrier Reef. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people for a personalized experience.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kuranda Rainforest and observe native Australian wildlife on a full-day tour from Cairns. View the rainforest as you ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway to Kuranda. Tour the Rainforestation Nature Park in an amphibious Army Duck vehicle that offers another vantage point on the forest, visit the koalas, kangaroos and other critters at the Koala and Wildlife Park. Learn about Aboriginal culture at the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. After a classic Aussie barbecue lunch, return to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Discover the natural wonders of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour to Chillagoe Caves and Granite Gorge. Travel from Cairns by rugged 4WD vehicle with a naturalist guide, passing over the McAllister Ranges and the Great Dividing Range as you explore the Australian Outback. Visit Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife and stop by historic mining towns. Numbers are limited to 16 people on this small-group tour, with morning tea and a pub lunch included.

Visit Tasmania's historic Cascade Brewery and learn about the history of this important local institution. Go on a guided tour and learn about the ingredients and craft that go into the beer-making process. Then, head for the brewery's tasting room for fresh beer and cider made on site. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Cascade's beer garden, grab a bite from the caf e, and purchase souvenirs from the brewery store.

Make a new tradition this Christmas Eve, and leave the holiday planning up to someone else with this Christmas Eve dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour. Along with an included dinner buffet, Christmas treats, beautiful harbor views, and festive decor throughout the ship, you'll also enjoy live music from a band who plays modern and classic Christmas songs to keep everyone aboard in the holiday spirit.

Enjoy a spectacular journey that is just as pleasurable as the destination: the historic township of Cooktown, home of Australia's first European settlement. Travel by 4WD through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park and the Bloomfield Track, two highlights of northern Queensland. Venture into the rainforest and cross the Daintree River before reaching Cooktown, where you have free time to visit the James Cook Museum (optional). Includes round-trip transport by 4WD and an optional flight for hotels in Cairns, the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas.