Tours and Trips in Australia

Take an immersive, four-day trek through the spectacular scenery of the Great Ocean Road - a journey that is celebrated as a Great Walk of Australia. Follow a network of moderate trails that traverse the beaches, forests and cliffs of one of the world's most beautiful coastlines. The tour includes three nights of eco-luxe lodging, many gourmet meals, an expert guide, ground support and a thrilling helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles for a grand finale. Numbers are limited to 12 for a personalized small-group experience.

Travel by helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to Green Island on a scenic flight, viewing the rainforest and coral reef from the air. Then spend four hours on Green Island where you can go swimming and snorkeling, take a glass-bottom boat tour, and enjoy beach or rainforest walks. A buffet lunch is included before your return to Cairns by high-speed catamaran.

Savor views of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef from all angles on this unforgettable full-day tour from Cairns. First soar overhead on a 40-minute high-wing aircraft tour and marvel over the vast reef from above. Next, look out for colorful corals and exotic marine life on a scenic 45-minute cruise through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Finally, land on Green Island where you can snorkel amid the corals, tuck into a delicious buffet lunch (included) or float around the reef on a glass-bottom boat tour.

Spend six hours on the Great Barrier Reef at two different snorkel and dive sites on this luxury catamaran cruise from Cairns. Travel in style aboard a comfortable catamaran to a mooring off of Upolu Cay. Take a glass-bottom boat to Upolu Cay, then have time to snorkel or scuba dive. Refuel with a buffet lunch on board the catamaran before heading to your next destination, Upolu Reef, for more water time, including a guided snorkeling tour.

Take in the scenery of the Great Ocean Road without the hassle of driving and navigation on this small-group tour from Melbourne. With just 11 travelers in the group, you'll be treated to extra attention from the guide and an intimate group atmosphere. Your small tour bus can stop at some of the off-the-beaten-path spots that mega tour buses can't access, giving you more views and experiences. Stops include the Gibson Steps, the Twelve Apostles, Teddys Lookout, a guided rainforest walk, and others, all accompanied by insightful guided commentary.

Ride to the Low Isles on this Great Barrier Reef sailing and snorkeling cruise from Port Douglas. You'll enjoy a full day relaxing on white-sand beaches, snorkeling and sailing the reef in a glass-bottom boat. With an expert marine biologist as your guide, explore pristine tropical waters filled with marine life. You're served a buffet lunch by an attentive crew aboard a luxury catamaran, limited to 33 passengers.

If snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef is on your bucket list, don't miss this day trip from Cairns. You'll spend five hours at two different locations on the barrier reef for the chance to see tropical marine life in the clear waters. Lunch is included on board the boat, and you have the option to upgrade to include additional adventures such as introductory or certified scuba diving or a helicopter flight over this UNESCO World Heritage site. Both water sports enthusiasts and novices are welcome!

Spend a full day exploring the landmarks of the Great Ocean Road. Watch the sunset at the famous Twelve Apostles rock formation, pass the Otway Ranges, spot koalas at Kennet River, explore landmarks in Port Campbell National Park and more. Known as one of Australia's most beautiful drives and one of Victoria's most popular destinations, the Great Ocean Road offers great photo ops of coastal scenery, picturesque seaside towns and pristine wilderness - a must-do excursion from Melbourne.

Marvel over the dramatic canyons, cascading waterfalls and wildflower valleys of the Grampians National Park on this action-packed full-day tour. Visit the gold rush town of Ballarat; take a bush walk to see the Silverband Falls and spot wild kangaroos at Halls Gap. After lunch (included), embark on a short hike to the Grand Canyon, stand in awe beneath the MacKenzie Falls and admire jaw-dropping views over Stringybark Forest, Victoria Valley and Lake Bellfield. This small-group tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Melbourne.

Take to the skies for an exhilarating 45-minute flight over the Great Barrier Reef. Set off from Cairns airport and soar over the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Barrier Reef. Fly over Green Island, swoop low over Arlington Reef and spot Vlasoff Cay, Upolu Cay and Oyster Reef from above. Best of all, you're guaranteed a window seat, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to soak up the views and take photos.

Experience the Aussie surf lifestyle and breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road on a full-day tour that includes a 2-hour surf lesson. Travel along the the Victoria coast to beaches with some of Australia's top surfing destinations. Learn to surf during a morning lesson in Torquay, then explore the region further, visiting Bells Beach, the town of Lorne, surf shops and waterfalls where you can swim. See native Australian wildlife in their natural habitat, including kangaroos and perhaps some koalas, before returning to Melbourne in the evening.

Take in breathtaking sights of long sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs on this guided, full-day tour of Australia's Great Ocean Road. See some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on Earth, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and the Gibson's Steps, site of a historic clifflines. Bushwalk in Great Otway National Park, and try out your koala-spotting skills at Kennett River. Travel in a deluxe minicoach with a small group for a relaxing, personalized experience.

Enjoy the VIP treatment as you soar over Australia's south coast and visit both the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island by helicopter. Take off from Melbourne for a thrilling helicopter flight over Apollo bay, Bells Beach and Torquay, then touch down at the 12 Apostles heliport and tuck into a picnic lunch looking out over the iconic coastal landmark. Next, swoop along the Mornington Peninsula to Phillip Island, visit the Koala Conservation Park and watch the spectacular evening Penguin Parade before being driven back to Melbourne.

Discover the past and modern-day highlights of Hobart on a 3-hour tour that combines a city history tour with a look around Salamanca and Battery Point.

Enjoy awe-inspiring aerial views of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef as you soar overhead on this 1-hour helicopter tour. Swoop over the colorful corals of the Arlington Reef and Koala Reef; spot landmarks like Green Island; and get a unique perspective of Michaelmas Cay and Vlasoff Cay. Best of all, you're guaranteed a window seat, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to soak up the views and take photos. This tour also includes hotel pick-up from Cairns.

Spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef with this tour by helicopter and optional catamaran ride from Port Douglas. Your base for the day is a pontoon platform on Agincourt Reef on the outer reef, where you can explore this magical, World Heritage-listed underwater world by snorkeling, semi-submersible submarine or the underwater observatory. When booking, you have three transport options to mix and match the 35-minute helicopter ride and high-speed catamaran cruise to get to and from the reef. Lunch is included.

Experience the Australian countryside on this tour exploring the Grand Pacific Drive. Pass through the Royal National Park with scenic views and then walk across the Grand Pacific Bridge, and stop for a pint at a classic Australian mining pub. Perfect for visitors who want to get a taste for life outside the big city and come home with great photos, your professional photographer guide shares local insights and pro tips for capturing the scene.

Discover some of Australia's most photographed landscapes on this full-day tour of the famous Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Stop for morning tea in Anglesea, spot wild koalas along the Kennett River and tuck into lunch overlooking the dramatic Apollo bay. After lunch, enjoy a hike through the Otway Rainforest, learn how the notorious Shipwreck Coast earned its name and marvel over natural landmarks like the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps.

Take the ultimate road trip from Melbourne aboard a private trike with your own driver-guide, heading out to Great Ocean Road for a captivating day of ocean scenery. Pass through landmark spots such as Jan Juc, Winki Pop, Bell's Beach, Point Addis, Anglesea, Lorne, Airey's Inlet, Fairhaven and Apollo Bay, spending time in the places that interest you. Discover the majestic coastline of Victoria and have the option to stroll on the beach or swim if you like. Your driver-guide can customize the itinerary for this epic 9-hour tour.

Explore the Great Ocean Road on a full-day tour from Melbourne that combines classic sightseeing with a visit to a heritage sheep station. Tour the sheep station in the morning, watching a sheep-shearing demonstration and enjoying home-cooked morning tea there before continuing to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Take in the scenery as you drive the Great Ocean Road through Apollo Bay, Kennett River, Lorne, Bells Beach and Torquay. You'll make stops for lunch, and photo ops of koalas, kangaroos, surf beaches and spectacular scenery.