Tours and Trips in Australia

Ride the historic Puffing Billy train, sample Aussie specialties in the Yarra Valley and visit the Healesville Sanctuary on this action-packed full-day tour from Melbourne. Soak up the dramatic scenery as you chug through the Dandenong Ranges, then tuck into a delicious spit-roast lunch at the Fergusson's Winery and sample sweet treats at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. Finally, spot native Australian animals like kangaroos, koalas and emus, and enjoy an exclusive 'Meet and Feed' experience at the Healesville Sanctuary.

If you're a whiskey fan, don't miss the chance to visit three distilleries on a private tour from Hobart. You'll enjoy tastings and learn about the stories of Nant Distillery, Redlands Distillery, and Sullivans Cove.

Indulge in a private full-day tour that features the celebrated wines and food of the Hunter Valley region. Learn about the wines as you enjoy tastings at several boutique wineries and sample regional goods such as artisan cheese. Select your preferred lunch option: lunch at a local vineyard or a deluxe experience at Esca Bimbadgen, the Bimbadgen Estate winery's sophisticated restaurant.

Get a real taste of Melbourne on this 2-hour walking tour of the famous Queen Victoria Market, which dates back to the 19th-century. With a small group of no more than 12 people per guide, you'll enjoy a personalised experience with your local guide, as you browse the myriad stalls and mingle with the locals. Enjoy tastings of delicious seasonal delicacies (included). Tasting will depend on what is fresh on the day, but typically include Coffin Bay Oysters, grilled peppered kangaroo, pickled octopus, local goats' milk cheese, fresh dolmades and Victorian olives. Your tour ends with a famous hot jam doughnut from the iconic American Doughnut Kitchen.

Explore Sydney with a private guide who shows you the best of the city and coast. Drive to Ku-ring-gai National Park and the Northern Beaches, and enjoy lunch at Jonah's Restaurant, overlooking Whale Beach. See famous beaches such as Curl Curl and Manly as you return to central Sydney, then stop at top sights such as Sydney Opera House, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, the Gap and Watsons Bay. Morning tea, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this customizable sightseeing tour.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a skydiving adventure from Cairns. Enjoy incredible bird's-eye views of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef as you jump out of a plane on a tandem skydive with an experienced diver. Fall freely from 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) in the air before floating by parachute back down to the ground. First-timers are welcome.

Journey to the heart of the jungle and explore the UNESCO-listed rainforests of Northern Queensland on this full-day tour from Cairns. Pose for photos beside the gigantic Curtain Fig trees; marvel over the steaming pools of the Crater Lakes and tuck into an indulgent Devonshire Tea overlooking Lake Barrine. Then, look out for tree kangaroos as you hike to Ellinjaa and Zilliee Falls; cool off with a dip by Millaa Millaa Falls.

Enjoy the attention of a dedicated guide and a flexible itinerary on this half-day tour of Sydney's highlights. A great intro for first-time visitors, this Sydney tour hits all the hot spots and gives insider tips that you can use during the rest of your stay. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Go sightseeing over Sydney Harbour during a 20-minute private helicopter flight, then celebrate your time in Sydney with a delicious waterside lunch at Wolfies Grill. Your scenic helicopter flight provides fantastic views of iconic Sydney monuments including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, in addition to a bird's-eye view of the coast and city skyline. Top off this deluxe Sydney experience with lunch at a premier restaurant. Soak in views of Sydney Harbour while savoring your meal.

Journey to Phillip Island for a day filled with spectacular vistas and amazing wildlife encounters. On this private tour from Melbourne, visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park to observe sleepy koalas in their natural habitat and meet several Australian native animals such as wallabies, kangaroos and colorful birds and reptiles. As dusk falls, witness one of nature's most adorable spectacles at the Penguin Parade, when hundreds of tiny fairy penguins waddle out of the ocean and make their way across a local beach to their burrows. Enjoy the personalized attention of your guide and request customized stops to suit your interests.

Feast your senses on the offerings at the Queen Victoria Market during this 4.5-hour culinary walking tour from Melbourne. Additionally, explore the suburb of Carlton, Melbourne's 'Little Italy', which features vibrant gastronomic history from multiple cultures. Follow your local foodie guide through the stalls, shops, bars and restaurants of the bustling market, indulging of plenty of samples and tastings along the way. With your intimate group of 8 people or fewer, sit down for lunch including soft drinks, coffee and a glass of the region's best wine. You are free to explore the market further on your own after the tour has concluded.

Explore vibrant, multi-cultural Melbourne with a private guide and an itinerary customised to suit your interests. Admire architectural landmarks like the Town Hall, St Paul's Cathedral and Parliament House; learn about the city's fascinating colonial history; or stroll around the idyllic botanical gardens. Alternatively, visit beachside St Kilda, browse the shops of the Block Arcade or Chapel Street, or discover 'Little Italy' in the Carlton district. This 4-hour tour includes hotel pick-up and morning tea.

This morning you are going to enjoy some good old fashioned fun amidst some of the most beautiful rainforest in Victoria. The journey will take you through Melbourne's eastern suburbs with views of the Dandenongs in the distance.Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow gauge railway. Enjoy lush ferns and dense forests of the neaby Dandenong Ranges.

Visit three of Tasmania's finest whisky distilleries by private helicopter on a deluxe half-day tour. Enjoy tastings and distillery tours at Redlands Distillery, Nant Distilling Company and Lark Distillery, then top off your tour with lunch at Frogmore Creek Winery (own expense) if desired. You'll hear informative commentary about the region from your expert pilot while in the air. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Hobart.

See one of the world's most spectacular coastlines from an unbeatable perspective with a private helicopter tour of Australia's Great Ocean Road. Experience a day of VIP treatment with pickup at your Melbourne hotel in a limousine or luxury SUV, and then enjoy a thrilling helicopter ride above and around the remote beaches, dramatic cliffs and massive limestone stacks of this majestic coastal landscape. A gourmet picnic lunch near the famous Twelve Apostles is included.

All aboard for a thrilling half-day mountain adventure on the historic Puffing Billy steam train! Ride the authentic heritage railway through beautiful rainforest valleys and fern gullies as you cross the Blue Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave to Menzies. Stop for a typical Aussie morning tea of Bush Billy Tea and lamingtons, then pay a visit to the crafts village of Sassafras. Or why not make a day of it and upgrade to include a Melbourne City Tour or an evening tour to see the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island?

Take a 1-hour scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef that provides unobstructed views of tropical islands surrounded by turquoise ocean and coral reef. Your pilot-guide shares informative commentary and points out landmarks including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Airlie Beach.

Discover the underwater world of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef without having to step outdoors at the Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville. Learn about the reef's unique ecosystems, admire a rainbow of coral and get up close to giant trivially, blacktip reef sharks and clown fish. That's not all - spot sharks and rays in the underwater tunnel, visit the sea turtle hospital, hold a starfish in the interactive Discovery Lagoon and watch the feeding demonstrations.

Sample the gastronomic charms of the Mornington Peninsula on this private full-day tour, including pick-up and luxury transport from your accommodation in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula. Go behind-the-scenes at a local olive grove, sample regional cheeses and chocolates at Main Ridge Dairy, then enjoy a private barrel tasting at the renowned Red Hill winery. Finally, tuck into a delicious lunch of seasonal foods and expertly matched wines at the Red Hill Estate.

Enjoy a quintessentially Australian experience with a ride on the historic Puffing Billy steam train, followed by wine tasting in the Yarra Valley. Wind your way through the dramatic scenery of the Dandenong Ranges, tuck into a hearty spit-roast lunch at the Fergusson's Winery and indulge your sweet tooth at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. Then, spend the afternoon enjoying tours and tastings at the Rochford and Dominique Portet wineries. This full-day tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Melbourne.