Tours and Trips in Australia

Enjoy front row seats for the festivities for Australia Day on this special 3-hour Sydney Harbour cruise. Watch the Sydney Festival's Ferrython, the Tug and Yacht Ballet, the Harbour Parade and the Tall Ships race towards Sydney Harbour Bridge. See the Sydney Opera House from the water and enjoy the events that take place throughout the day from a prime spot on Sydney Harbour. Your cruise departs from Darling Harbour and includes a light lunch with tea or coffee.

Australia Zoo is home of the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. Explore the vast zoological park and see over 1,200 animals from native Aussie animals like wombats, dingoes and crocodiles, to exotic creatures like red pandas, Bengal tigers and komodo dragons. Choose from a 1- or 2-day admission ticket and enjoy thrilling educational wildlife shows, supervised feeding demonstrations and amusement rides.

Venture into the rainforest of the Atherton Tablelands with an expert guide to observe Australian native animals in the wild. From Cairns, travel into the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland to observe kangaroos, lizards and possums by daylight, then continue after sundown to look for nocturnal critters like the elusive platypus and Lumholtz tree kangaroo. Enjoy afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and dinner at a country restaurant. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, which ensures a more personalized experience with your guide.

Wander around Adelaide on this easy-paced, small-group walking tour that explores Victoria Square. Learn about the city's history, heritage, and culture through the architecture and buildings, as well as the people associated with them. Tour highlights include Sir Francis Xavier Cathedral, Three Rivers Fountain, Adelaide Town Hall, and much more.

Hop aboard an authentic Tall Ship for an Australia Day to remember! Celebrate Australia's national day on a 4-hour cruise through Sydney Harbour, either joining the traditional Tall Ship Race on an afternoon cruise or watching the famous fireworks on an evening party cruise. Tuck into an Aussie-style barbecue (included) as you glide past Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, make the most of unlimited beer and wine, then get in the festive mood with live music and on-board entertainment.

The Australia Multi-City Attractions Pass allows you to visit top attractions throughout Australia at a great savings. Choose from five, seven or ten tickets to be loaded onto a smartcard, which you then use for easy entry to the best attractions in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and destinations throughout Tasmania. You have an entire three months to use your tickets from the date of card activation. Use your tickets all in one city, or spread them over as many cities as you like, and save up to 40% on regular admission prices.

Celebrate Australia Day in style on-board a 3-hour dinner cruise! Indulge in a delicious seafood and carvery buffet as you glide around Sydney Harbour and admire the glittering illuminations of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Then, head to the open deck to watch the show-stopping Australia Day fireworks display over Darling Harbour. With an on-board bar and an all-night DJ, this will be a party to remember and tickets are sure to sell out, so book now before it's too late!

Combine two of the best ways to see the Australian outback - by air and on a quad bike - on a single tour. Fly over Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Lake Amadeus and Kings Canyon, landing to transfer to a quad bike. With a guide in the lead and all equipment and instruction provided, explore the rugged territory, learning about the area's unique flora and fauna.

Step aboard the AquaQuest, a luxury dive and snorkel vessel, for an 8-hour cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Visit dive sites such as St. Crispin's Reefs, Opal, and Agincourt. Comfortable seating area, freshwater showers, and Nitrox available on board the boat. Lunch and snacks provided, all snorkel equipment (including wet suits) provided.

Experience the natural wonders of Queensland's Atherton Tablelands to visit different parts of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest on this outdoorsy day trip from Cairns. With a guide, you'll take easy walks to three waterfalls - Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls and Dinner Falls - and take a refreshing swim in Lake Eacham. See the Cathedral Fig Tree, take in views of the volcanic crater in Mt Hypipamee National Park, and enjoy lots of time for swimming and photo ops. Morning and afternoon snacks are picnic lunch provided

Go behind the scenes at AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), Australia's premier elite sporting precinct and , one of Canberra's most popular tourist attractions. Your guide takes you on a comprehensive 90-minute tour through the world-class facilities to see where Australia's top athletes train. How fast can you throw a ball? You can find out at Sportex, an interactive sports zone with different physical tests for your athletic skills.

See some of Australia's most fearsome wildlife up close during a visit to the Australian Reptile Park in Gosford. As well as wildlife such as koalas and kangaroos, you'll observe fearsome crocodiles, venomous snakes, and the deadly funnel web spider. For kids, there's a reptilian adventure playground and for adults, free access to car parks, picnic areas, and gas BBQs, guaranteeing a fantastic family day out.  

Discover the vibrant capital of Western Australia on this 2.5-hour walking tour of Perth. An ideal introduction to the city for first-time visitors, you'll visit landmarks such as the Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay, and Yagan Square as you go off the beaten path into the city's laneways and arcades. End your guided tour with a drink at a pub in lively Northbridge.

Delve into the extensive natural history and anthropology collections of the Australian Museum, the first museum to be established in Australia. Your admission ticket takes you into the internationally heralded museum that preserves more than 18 million items inside a massive colonial building located across from Hyde Park. Walk through halls that contain indigenous artifacts, dinosaur skeletons, rare minerals and fossils, and mega-fauna such as giant wombats that once roamed the continent. Younger children can explore fun educational exhibits, making it a great excursion for all ages.  

Explore the Atherton Tablelands from a culinary perspective on this day trip from Cairns. With a guide, journey to off-the-beaten-path locations where you'll visit a coffee plantation, macadamia nut and dairy farms, and a winery for samples of cheese, chocolate, tropical wine and more. Stop at natural attractions like the Curtain Fig Tree and Lake Barrine in Crater Lakes National Park, and enjoy a seafood lunch at a local pub. This tour is limited to 20 people.

Visit top attractions in and around Australia's most popular cities at a great savings by using the Australia Sightseeing Pass. Make your own itinerary, choosing from a variety of sightseeing day tours offered in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, the Gold Coast, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, or Ayers Rock. Your pass can include either 4, 8, or 12 coupons, which are exchanged for your selected excursions across the land down under. Travel independently and save money with the Australia Sightseeing Pass, which is valid for 12 months.

Enjoy a guaranteed shark encounter as you plunge into the warm waters of the Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA). Mingle with seven different shark species, plus turtles, stingrays, and a wealth of fish as you snorkel with our qualified divemasters in a group no larger than three. Start with a comprehensive briefing; leave with a certificate.

Get a taste of the tropics on this full-day tasting tour of the Atheron Tablelands from Port Douglas, including hotel pick-up. Visit boutique wineries, meet with artisan producers and stroll around coffee and banana plantations, stopping to sample a variety of wines, chocolates, cheeses and beers. After a delicious lunch at the Mount Uncle Distillery, enjoy a tour of Coffee Works, spot platypus in the outback and indulge in homemade ice cream at the Emerald Creek Ice creamery.

Take a full-day tour by deluxe 4WD-vehicle to explore the Kimberley region from Broome. See three famous places in the Kimberley including the Prison Boab Tree, Windjana Gorge, and Tunnel Creek. You'll learn about the history of the Australian Outback and visit stunning locations on a 15-hour excursion that includes lunch, guide, entrance fees, and transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Escape the city for the day to explore the sublime nature and beautiful waterfalls of the Atherton Tablelands on a flexible-length, small-group trip. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed area is known for its stunning rainforests, waterfalls and rolling dairy pastures. Visit several falls, including Malanda Falls, Milaa Millaa Falls, Ellinjaa Falls and Zilliee Falls, along with a historic dairy farm and numerous panoramic overlooks. This small-group trip, limited to no more than 10 guests, also includes a guide, morning tea, lunch, all entrance fees and round-trip coach transport from your hotel.