Tours and Trips in Australia

Enjoy a history tour from a unique angle: the seat of a World War II truck. The vehicle sets the scene for many of the places you'll drive past and the stories your guide will tell you. See important wartime sites and get the chance to visit a military museum (extra cost). An ideal tour for history buffs and travelers curious to learn more about Darwin.

This leisurely small-group walking tour explores the North Terrace area of Adelaide. Filled with cultural institutions and other public buildings, this mile-long avenue also boasts many historical buildings, including an 1838 church, the colonial-era Ayers House, and the Adelaide Casino in a restored 1920s railway station. Tour highlights include Parliament House, Adelaide University, the War Memorial, and more.

See wildlife and go ziplining in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest with an experienced guide. Travel from Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas to Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat where you get to meet cassowaries and other native Australian animals. Then head into Daintree Rainforest and take a cruise along the Daintree River. Stop for a picnic lunch, then soar over the tree canopy during a zipline tour that offers aerial views of Daintree Rainforest, the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. Includes lunch, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get an insider's perspective on the history and culture of Darwin on this walking tour with a local guide. Hear the background stories to the buildings and monuments that you'd miss if you just walked past them alone. There are many opportunities to stop and take pictures of the must-see sights as well as the more peaceful, hidden corners of central Darwin.

See an abundance of birds, crocodiles and other wildlife on this day trip from Darwin with a 2.5-hour Corroboree Billabong cruise. You'll board a shaded, open-sided boat for optimal wildlife viewing along the Mary River Wetlands, home to the largest concentration of saltwater crocs as well as 30 species of birds. Hear commentary from your guide throughout the full-day tour, which includes an informative stop at Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre as well as lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Learn about Melbourne's rich creative culture on a 3-hour small-group city tour. Visit cultural sites such as the Royal Exhibition Building, Lygon Street, and Flemington Racecourse and learn about the vibrant cultural and creative history of the city. Discover the famous cafe culture, renowned street art, and the unique Australian Football League, as you enjoy light refreshments and listen to informative commentary throughout the day.

A visit to Cradle Mountain is a must-do when visiting Launceston. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness Heritage Area and considered one of Tasmania's most iconic landmarks, Cradle Mountain offers excellent hiking opportunities in a spectacular natural setting. Your guide tailors your tour to your interests, with the option to take an easier walk to Dove Lake, or a more challenging hike up the mountain. Enjoy informative commentary, sweeping views, wildlife sightings of wombats and wallabies, and stops in Sheffield and at the Ashgrove Cheese Factory en route.

Darwin's beautiful beaches, dramatic sea cliffs, and lively harbour are even more impressive from above and a helicopter flight offers an unbeatable viewpoint. Hop aboard for a 30-minute helicopter ride and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Charles Darwin National Park, the Northern Beaches, Darwin city, and Mandorah.

Take time out from Perth to experience the Darling Ranges escarpment and the Swan Valley's celebrated products and wildlife on a 5-hour tour by Hummer 4WD. Admire the Darling Ranges' scenery, and walk across Mundaring Weir dam, built to supply Western Australia's goldfields with water. Then, explore the Swan Valley, visiting a wildlife park, gourmet chocolate and food tasting center, and enjoying a wine tasting. Hummer 4WD transport, entrance fees, and more included.

Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest on this diverse full-day tour from Cairns. Take a guided nature walk through some of the oldest rainforest in the world, spot crocs on a cruise down the Daintree River and stroll on the famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Enjoy a traditional Aussie barbecue at a private rainforest retreat, and learn about indigenous culture with a Kuku Yalanji heritage presentation at the Mossman Gorge Centre. Hotel pickup and drop-off and transport in a luxury coach complete this memorable adventure through the Wet Tropics of Queensland.

This 6-hour tour allows you to spend the day in the Dandenong Ranges and includes a visit to the William Rickets Sanctuary. See sculptures by the Aboriginal people and learn about their history on a walk through the serene forest, then sit down for a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant. Group size is limited to 3 people to ensure personalized attention from your guide and an intimate experience. Round-trip transportation from a central Melbourne location provided.

Experience the wildlife, mountains, sea and rainforest that define the Wet Tropics of Queensland on this diverse full-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Hand-feed kangaroos and observe other native creatures at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, and explore the World Heritage-listed biodiversity of Daintree National Park. Take a guided nature walk through the rain forest of Mossman Gorge, savor a delicious lunch at Cape Tribulation, swim in the Coral Sea and cruise down the beautiful Daintree River.

Combine stops at Tropical Fruit World and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on this tour from the Gold Coast. Visit the Tropical Fruit World for a mini train ride through the plantation and a miracle fruit tasting show. At the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, get to know some Australian wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, and wallabies. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Gold Coast hotels included.

Go sightseeing in Darwin with a hop-on hop-off pass that is valid for 24 or 48 hours. Cruise to top spots including Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront precinct and Fort Hill Wharf. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-top double-decker bus and informative onboard commentary. Simply hop on board to travel from sight to sight, and explore in depth on your own by hopping off at any of 10 convenient stops. It takes up to 90 minutes to complete the full loop around Darwin if you remain on the bus.

The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest are two of Queensland's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage landscapes and this 1.5-hour aerial tour takes in both. Hop aboard for a small-group helicopter tour and soar over landmarks such as Port Douglas, the Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Snapper Island and Upolu Sand Cay.

See firsthand how some of Australia's finest natural fiber products are made on a guided tour of the historic Creswick Woollen Mills. Meet and feed resident alpacas, and then follow the journey of yarn, from shearing through processing and weaving into luxurious products prized throughout the country. It's a great way to appreciate Australian-made craftsmanship and makes an easy excursion from Ballarat or Daylesford.

Explore the ancient history and modern vibrancy of Darwin on a half-day sightseeing tour. Travel by coach and listen as your local guide shares commentary about the tropical city's natural and cultural attractions. Delve into Aboriginal art at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and stroll past fragrant orchid blooms at the Botanic Gardens. Upgrade to cap off the day with a sunset cruise through Darwin Harbor while enjoying a fish-and-chip dinner with sparkling wine.

Take a full day to discover the West Kimberley by fixed-wing plane on a 10-hour tour from Broome. Land at Cape Leveque for beach time at the Indian Ocean, and take a boat tour of the waters and a pearl farm at Cygnet Bay. From the air, check out natural attractions such as the Kimbolton Ranges, Fitzroy River, Horizontal Waterfalls, Buccaneer Archipelago, and more. Includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments, boat tour, pearl farm tour, flights and ground transfers.

Driving the Great Ocean Road is a quintessential Aussie experience, but visiting on a group tour often means missing out on the road trip experience. This private full-day tour from Melbourne is the perfect alternative, allowing you to customize your trip, check off landmarks like the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, and venture off the beaten track to spot wild kangaroos and koalas.

Purchase your ticket ahead of time for admission to the Darwin Aviation Museum, including access to the Aviation Heritage Centre. Guarantee your admission to this popular attraction, which features a massive B-52 bomber as well as wreckage of a Japanese Zero fighter among other aircraft and engines.