Tours and Trips in Australia

Experience Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while supporting literacy among Australia's Aboriginal youth. Explore the Australian bush with a small group on a train journey from Sydney, and a four-six-hour hike.Trek through Wentworth Falls, down the tallest outdoor staircase in Australia, and into the Jamison valley. Stop for lunch surrounded by waterfalls and treat yourself to something cold at the conservation hut. All proceeds support Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Depart from Hobart for a full-day VIP day wine and art tour across the Derwent River at the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). Your day includes admission to the museum, a 2-course meal matched with wine at The Source restaurant, a private Moorilla winery tour, an intimate wine tasting in the owner David Walsh's private barrel room, a bottle of wine to bring home, and round-trip ferry transport from the Brooke Street Pier.

Experience the unique history and gorgeous scenery of North Queensland during this 10-hour day trip. Enjoy beautiful views at Barron Falls, the most famous waterfall in North Queensland and explore the pioneer village of Herberton, where you can check out the park's collection of vintage cars, steam-operated machines and old-time blacksmith shops, plus have an old-fashioned country meal. Spend the afternoon discovering the scenic Crater Valley along the highway to Mount Hypipamee, returning to Cairns through the Kuranda Range. A guide, morning tea, lunch, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

See the top attractions of the Tasman Peninsula on a full-day tour from Hobart. Take in towering sea cliffs, rock formations including Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen, and more as you explore the natural wonders along the coast. Next, discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, an infamous 19th-century penal colony with a fascinating history. Finally, stroll through the pretty streets of Richmond Village before returning to Hobart.

Indulge in a VIP day out with this 8-hour Hobart tour that combines wine and art. This 'posh-as' package includes round-trip ferry transport from the Brooke Street Pier, admission to Hobart's renowned Mona (Museum of Old and New Art), two courses at Mona's top notch restaurant with Moorilla wine pairings, a private tour of Moorilla's cutting-edge winery, an intimate tasting in David Walsh's private subterranean barrel room with a winery ambassador, and a bottle of Muse pinot noir to take home.

Combine an unforgettable animal encounter with a tropical beach adventure on this fun-filled combo tour from Cairns. First, get up close to Aussie wildlife at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures where you can cuddle a koala (extra cost), hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, and spot crocodiles on a thrilling cruise along the Hartley's Lagoon. Then, head to Palm Cove where you'll have the afternoon free to swim and snorkel, stroll along the white sand beaches or explore the nearby islands by kayak or jet ski (extra cost).

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is the only wildlife park here that offers a boat cruise as part of the admission fee. We also have our Gallery of Living Art where you will see many different Reptiles, marvel at the Komodo Dragon and giant reticulated python. Cassowary walk, see the new Cotton Top Tamarin monkeys, many crocodile displays, also an insight into our crocodile farm and how it contributes to the conservation of wild crocodiles and their habitat. Free flight aviaries. See koalas & wombats. Gondwana Gateway 'bridge between two worlds' The interpretative signage explains how isolation and adaption shaped our unique fauna over time.Educational wildlife presentations including, our snake show, crocodile attack show, crocodile farm tour, cassowary feeding and of course time to feed the wallaby's and kangaroos.Sit back and relax and enjoy a delicious meal in Lilies Restaurant overlooking Hartley's Lagoon (own expense) and find that perfect gift in the Paperbark Gift Shop.

Combine Sydney sightseeing with a white-knuckle speedboat ride on this 1-hour high-speed cruise to Bondi Beach. Feel a surge of adrenaline as you zoom along the coast and reach speeds of up to 100kmph, traveling on-board Sydney's fastest commercial vessel. Set out from Circular Quay; pass landmarks like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Lady Macquaries Chair; then zip around Shark Island and along the famous sands of Bondi Beach.

Visit Hastings Cave and Tahune Forest on this tour from Hobart. Pick from a 7-hour option, a 9-hour option, and a 10-hour option, depending on which you prefer. The 7-hour options takes you directly to explore Hastings Caves and to walk the Tahune AirWalk. The 9-hour tour takes a more leisurely route to explore the caves and walk the airwalk with additional optional stops at the Apple Shed Museum in Hounville and the Wooden Boat Center in Franklin. The 10-hour option offers everything the 9-hour tour does, but includes a stop at the summit of Mt. Wellington, too.

Tucked away off the south coast of the Australian mainland, Tasmania is an isolated island known internationally for its untouched wilderness. Instead of wasting valuable time on building an itinerary, join this five-day tour and visit many of the island's natural landmarks. Hike through World Heritage Site-listed national parks like Cradle Mountain and Mount Field and meet some of the island's adorable native wildlife, including the iconic Tasmanian Devil, at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

This 10-hour tour from Cairns allows you to visit Paronella Park, Herberton Village, and Granite Gorge in a single day. Round-trip transportation from central Cairns, as well as a light lunch, are included.

This tour allows you to combine visits to the Heberton Historic Village, Kuranda Village, and a ride on the Skyrail Ranforest Cableway in a single 9-hour day trip from Cairns. Learn about the history, culture, and environment of the region through guided tours and exploring each site independently. Round-trip transportation from Cairns hotels and a light lunch are provided.

Enhance a Hobart sightseeing tour with included admission to the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), one of the most fascinating - and talked-about - museums in Australia. Start with the city tour to see top Hobart attractions like Salamanca Place, Victoria Dock, Battery Point and Cascade Brewery. Then arrive at MONA for a look at its varied collection, from Neolithic artifacts to controversial art installations. A ferry ride on the River Derwent is also included for a well-rounded Hobart sightseeing experience.  

Experience Australian wildlife and rainforest up-close and personal with a full day trip to Healesville Sanctuary and the Puffing Billy Steam Train from Melbourne. Explore Healesville's bushland setting with an experienced guide, and meet animals that range from koalas to kangaroos, dingos to monitor lizards. Watch birds of prey and parrots perform in a remarkable show, and learn about local conservation efforts. Soak up the wild atmosphere of a mountain rainforest while riding a century-old steam train along scenic tracks before returning to Melbourne.

Enjoy a full-day tour to two of the top attractions near Cairns: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and Tjapukai Cultural Park. The toothy star attraction of Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures leaps out of the water during the Crocodile Attack Show, and can be viewed up close during the included boat tour. Explore the living history of the Aboriginal Tjapukai people during your visit to Tjapukai Cultural Park, learning about traditions like making fire, boomerang and spear throwing, and didgeridoo music and more. Includes admission and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairns.

Pair two of the Hobart area's top attractions - Mt. Wellington and the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary - on a single tour. Learn about the Hobart area's wildlife, culture, and Tasmanian history through a guide's commentary as you travel. Summit majestic Mt. Welllington at 4,170 feet (1,271 meters) above sea level, then see Tasmanian wildlife at the Bonorong Sanctuary, home to many Tasmanian devils.

'Hartley's Breakfast with the Koalas' A great way to start your day is breakfast at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Breakfast relaxing on the deck overlooking Hartley's Lagoon. A delicious cooked breakfast, including scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, sausages & toast with fruit juice, tea or coffee. One of our Wildlife Keepers will be on the deck between 9:00am & 9:30am with a Koala. This is a great time to ask questions & pat the Koala. After breakfast, enjoy all the wildlife presentations at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures including a boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon.Breakfast is available daily from 8:30am - 9:30am.Self-drive visitors should arrive at 8:30am in readiness for an 8:45am start for breakfast.The breakfast package includes general admission, a boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon & all of the daily wildlife presentations.Koala holding photos are not available during breakfast. Optional Koala photos are available at the photo area at scheduled times after breakfast.

Brave a face-to-face encounter with one of Australia's most deadly creatures with this Big Crocodile Feeding Experience at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Join zookeepers for an unforgettable experience as you help feed the crocs and even pose for a photo holding a baby crocodile. The fun doesn't end there: spend as long as you like exploring the zoo independently after the tour ends, including watching the koala feeding, cruising Hartley's Lagoon and hand-feeding kangaroos and wallabies.

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Queensland. This self-guided tour includes hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Palm Cove, plus full-day all-access tickets to the wildlife park. During your visit, set sail on a cruise around Hartley's Lagoon, take a tour of the crocodile farm, and watch the crocodile, wallaby, and koala feedings.

Learn about the indigenous Aboriginal people of northern Queensland and spot some unforgettable wildlife, all on a convenient day trip from Cairns. At the Tjapukai Indigenous Culture Park you'll witness a variety of Aboriginal cultural ceremonies, and get the chance to throw a spear and boomerang yourself. At Hartley's Crocodile Adventures you'll get up close to incredible animals (at a safe enough distance!) as well as other Australian wildlife that's hard to spot in the wild.