Day Trips in Australia

Let someone else take care of navigation and logistics while you spend a day exploring Byron Bay - Australia's alternative lifestyle, haute-bohemian capital. Stop for tea at a working farm, visit Cape Byron's lighthouse, and have a beachside meal. Once the planned itinerary is done, spend a few hours exploring on your own.

Take a break from Gold Coast beaches to discover the livable urban charm of Brisbane on a full-day tour that offers plenty of time to explore Queensland's capital on your own. Take morning tea at a lookout atop Mt. Coot-tha or the Botanical Gardens, and see most of the main sights, including Kangaroo Point, King George Square, trendy South Bank, China Town, and more. Customize your day during free time to cruise along the Brisbane River, visit the Science Centre, or perhaps dine at one of downtime's excellent restaurants.

Unlike most other Blue Mountains day trips, this experience includes breakfast with the kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park, making it an ideal choice for nature lovers. Rather than worrying about the timings of public transport, you'll travel from Sydney in climate-controlled comfort and explore the Blue Mountains National Park, home to the iconic Three Sisters and Scenic World, with a guide. Plus, included lunch and round-trip hotel transfers make for a seamless experience.

Journey to the heart of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney, including hotel pick-up. Kick off your adventure petting a koala or hand feeding a kangaroo at the Featherdale Wildlife Park, then enjoy a dramatic view of the Three Sisters rocks from Echo Point. After lunch (own expense), head to Scenic World to ride the Cableway, Skyway and Railway for unbeatable aerial views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Finish with a leisurely cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney's Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.

Soak up the natural beauty of Queensland's Scenic Rim area on this small-group day trip from Brisbane. Enjoy a classic Devonshire tea, walk to Queen Mary Falls, admire panoramas over Condamine Gorge and the Scenic Rim mountains, and enjoy a wine tasting and kangaroo-spotting on route back to Brisbane. Your tour includes Devonshire tea, lunch, National Park fees, wine tasting, and air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the dramatic landscapes of the Blue Mountains from different perspectives on this action-packed full-day tour. Ride the world's steepest railway at Scenic World; observe kangaroos and koalas at the Featherdale Wildlife Park; and snap photos of the Three Sisters from the Echo Point lookout. The fun doesn't stop there! Discover the region's rich indigenous heritage at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre; stock up on sugary treats at Leura's famous candy store and finish your day with a scenic cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney Harbour.

Enjoy a full-day tour from Sydney to the Blue Mountains to discover the charms of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed region. Stop at the Nepean River, then get sweeping views of the Blue Mountains from Kings Tableland or Evans Lookout. Take a walk at Wentworth Falls; visit Leura and Katoomba; stop to see the Three Sisters rock formations and explore the rides at Scenic World (own expense). See ancient Aboriginal rock carvings, then take a boat cruise down the Parramatta River to Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour.

Explore the Blue Mountains the easy way on an all-inclusive, full-day tour from Sydney. Receive personalized service from your guide on a small-group tour with a maximum of 16 participants. It's an action-packed trip with spectacular views, railway and cable car rides, a forest walk, wildlife encounters, and more. See much more than you would if touring independently on this thorough tour that appeals to many interests

Venture off-the-beaten-track on this full-day Blue Mountains adventure from Sydney. Enjoy morning tea at Calmsley Hill Farm and admire indigenous animals such as kangaroos, emus, and wombats. Next, get a unique view of the Three Sisters from the little-known Eaglehawk Lookout; and enjoy spectacular views of Jamison Valley. Then, set out on a 2-hour self-guided hike from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap, stopping to tuck into a picnic lunch (included) overlooking the dramatic canyon and waterfalls of the Grose Valley.

Get set for an authentic Aussie adventure on this full-day tour of the Blue Mountains from Sydney. Get up close to kangaroos in their natural environment, walk the famous Fuber Steps and enjoy spectacular views of the Jameson Valley, the Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls. After tucking into a delicious picnic lunch, take a ride on the Scenic World railway (extra cost), the steepest in the world, then end your day sampling some classic Aussie beers.

Dive deep into the cultural roots of Australia during this Blue Mountains tour from Sydney including round-trip transport, morning tea and scones, and a 2-course lunch. Watch a traditional aboriginal smoking ceremony at Katoomba Waterfall, and then head to the Waradah Aboriginal Centre and Featherdale Wildlife Park. End your day with a ferry ride up the Parramatta River into Sydney Harbour.

Immerse in the beauty of the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains National Park. During this day trip from Sydney you’ll go off the beaten track while exploring magnificent valleys, rivers and gorges with an expert guide. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens, hike the Jamison Valley and sightsee along Cliff Drive. Morning tea, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included. Numbers are limited to 10 people, allowing for a small-group experience.

Ride in comfort through the Blue Mountains in a comfortable coach during this full-day tour from Sydney. Listen to commentary about the local sights from your Cabin Manager/Guide and indulge in some snacks, coffee, or beer and wine. Stops include the Featherdale Wildlife Park, a guided guided bushwalk at Govett's Leap, and Scenic World. Pause for high tea lunch at the Hydro Majestic hotel.

Leave the bustle of Sydney behind during a full-day tour of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. See the highlights of Blue Mountains National Park including the Three Sisters rock formation and Govetts Leap before a picturesque morning tea picnic at Calmsley Hill. Have the option to include a 2-course lunch at the elegant Hydro Majestic Hotel. This is a small group tour, with numbers limited to 17 people, for a more intimate experience.

Discover the highlights of the Blue Mountains on a full-day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park from Sydney. Stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park to see Australian native animals including kangaroos, koalas and wombats. Continue into Blue Mountains National Park to lookout points over the Three Sisters, Jamison Valley, Kings Tableland, Grose Valley and Wentworth Falls. In the picturesque town of Leura, have lunch accompanied by a glass of wine or beer. Your tour includes informative guide, morning tea and lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Palm Cove. See crocodiles up close and take a boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon where you can witness crocodiles feeding. Get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, quolls and other iconic Australian wildlife. Enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations throughout the day. Optional professional koala holding photos are also available (extra cost applies).

Discover the gourmet delights of Bruny Island during an all-inclusive tour full-day food tour with a knowledgeable guide who takes you to meet seven local producers. You can expect enough food and drink to satisfy a hearty appetite, enjoying seven courses that include oysters, award winning cheeses, berries (in season), local honey, wine, whiskey and chocolates, along with a delicious winery lunch. Soak in the island's breathtaking scenery during visits to the Bruny Island Neck, historic Two Tree Point in Adventure Bay, white-sand beaches and nature reserves where rare white wallabies live.

Let a guide showcase the Great Ocean Road during this day trip from Melbourne. Take postcard-worthy snaps of iconic spots such as Teddy's Lookout, Mt Defiance and the Twelve Apostles. Your itinerary includes morning tea plus a luncheon of locally sourced seafood at La Bimba Restaurant at Apollo Bay. Upgrade your tour by reserving one of the best seats in the minibus, positioned in the front for added comfort and optimal viewing of Australia's incredible coastline. Numbers are limited to 11 people, allowing for a small-group experience.

When you arrive in Hobart, visit two of the most popular attractions outside the city on this tour to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Mount Wellington (officially known as kunanyi or Mount Wellington). You'll have the chance to see Tasmanian animals and admire views of Hobart from the summit of the mountain.

Discover the natural beauty of the Bungle Bungle Range as you explore West Kimberley in a small airplane on a full-day tour from Broome. Fly to Purnululu National Park and land there to see the Beehive Domes and Cathedral Gorge up close. You'll also pass over vast plains, Halls Creek, and the Windjana Gorge on a tour that includes breakfast and lunch, flights and ground transfers, and hotel pickup and drop-off.