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The 15 Best Tours in Australia

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Australia is five hours of flying from one side to the other, so the question is never what to see but what is worth a whole day. This page carries every tour on the site with the strongest at the top: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which corner of the country it belongs to, with the rest of the catalogue underneath if none of the leaders fits your route.

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket - One Hour, 300 Stairs: What the Walking Really Feels Like

All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Getting started at Circular Quay, Wharf 4, and what that means

2.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Top rated

One packed day from Sydney: Three Sisters views, Scenic World rides, diet-friendly lunch, koalas at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, then a river ferry back.

“We arrived a little early for our tour and the bus was already there. Grant was our guide. He is very informative and took good care of us. Lunch was tasty. Highly recommend this tour”

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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Torquay, the Great Ocean Road start, and why early stops matter

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Koalas and parrots, plus the mindset for wildlife spotting

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Coral Sea Marina Check-In and the Safety Brief That Sets the Tone

Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Meeting point in East Melbourne, and why logistics matter

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Hotel pickup and the coach ride out of Sydney

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - Small minivan logistics that actually affect your comfort

Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes: quick color, easy photo stops

9.Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,774 reviews · from $118

Melbourne to Phillip Island for Brighton Bathing Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies seals, and the Penguin Parade at dusk.

“We had such a great day, full of fun and our tour guide Jools was super informative and went out of her way to make us all feel welcome. She made sure that we saw as much wildlife as possible. She was super friendly. Phillip Island penguin parade was fantastic, we got so close to the little guys.”

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - The Danish Architect Story, Plus the Engineering Reality Behind the Roof

10.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34

A 1-hour guided walk inside the Sydney Opera House, with access to usually off-limits spaces, architecture stories, and optional dining.

“Seeing the inside of the Sydney, Opera House and hearing, but it’s history is an absolute must when you’re visiting Sydney. Our guide spoke clearly, and we all had individual headsets so there was no problem hearing her. The most challenging thing about the tour was finding it. There’s very little signage regarding tours. There’s one small sign that tells you go to the lower level that we found after some difficulty.”

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - Two Outer Reef Locations: Saxon or Norman First, Hastings Second

11.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,714 reviews · from $190

Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns with snorkel gear, lycra suit hire, BBQ lunch, two outer reefs, and optional scenic helicopter.

“The trip was SO well organised, even though there is a lot of people on the boat, you don’t even realise because everything runs so smoothly. The reefs we were taken to were absolutely amazing & the staff were especially friendly and helpful all the time. I would 100% reccomend this trip if you want to go to the barrier reef.”

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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Pickup and Timing: The 6:45 am Part You Actually Need to Plan For

12.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161

Blue Mountains views, Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo wildlife, then a ferry back to Circular Quay, in a small group.

“At first, we wanted to cancel this booking because we thought our trip to Sydney was too short. Eventually, we managed to visit the city and join this tour. Unfortunately, we were unlucky—the day was extremely cloudy and foggy, and we could barely see anything. Only small parts of those beautiful views were visible during our visit. However, our tour leader and driver (Scott, if I recall correctly) was amazing. He was very optimistic, fun, and kind. He truly tried to find good spots for us to see the scenery and even changed the original itinerary to check other locations where there might be less fog. Unfortunately, we still couldn’t…”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - NGV Flinders Street start, and how to avoid missing the bus

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran - Cairns reef departures and the morning flow that keeps things easy

14.From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,567 reviews · 9 hours · from $190

Premium catamaran reef cruise from Cairns with two outer reef stops, snorkeling gear, guided coaching, and a chef-made lunch.

“Crew were highly trained, efficient, couldn’t have been more helpful. Catamaran was clean, smooth on the seas, spacious for the number of people. Timings were spot on. Great Barrier Reef was awesome ofc & Food was super delicious and well appreciated! Thank you so much :)”

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K’gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour

K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour - Central Station Rainforest: Boardwalk Time and Older-Than-You-Think Plants

15.K’gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,477 reviews · from $187

All-inclusive K'gari day tour with ferry and air-conditioned 4WD, Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Wanggoolba Creek, Maheno, lunch.

“It was an amazing day and our guide Steve was extremely knowledgeable about K'gari sharing many stories. Sometimes it was difficult to hear with people (kids) chatting. The sites were spectacular, I just wish at Eli Creek we had a floating device so if you do the day trip take your own. I was surprised how much is loved the Shipwreck, just amazing. It was alot of driving but given i had limited time was expected.”

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