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15 Outback Tours in Australia to Build a Day Around

32 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $28

The 15 best outback tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding - Sliding down Lancelin’s white sand dunes
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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

1.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176Our pick

Review the Pinnacles sunset BBQ, Lancelin sandboarding and stargazing tour from Perth, with practical tips on value, timing, food and comfort.

“Gavin the tour guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable and happy to answer all questions. The tour is also perfect for vegetarians. They even wrapped the veggie patty in extra parchment paper so it doesn’t come in contact with the meat grill!! We very much appreciate this gesture and were sooo surprised about the thoughtfulness! Thank you all very much! We can absolutely recommend this tour!”

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From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour - The long ride north from Cairns
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From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

2.Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,521 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Review of Billy Tea Safaris’ Daintree and Cape Tribulation 4WD tour, with crocodile cruise, rainforest swim, lunch, ice cream, and practical tips.

“It was fantastic. AJ is passionate, kind and very accomodating. He shared some very interesting stories and showed us the best sights. We also got to see 3 crocs! Wonderful experience, highly recommend Billy Tea Safaris and being guided by AJ if you are lucky:)”

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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour - Nilgen Reserve or Hangover Bay
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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

3.Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $178Top rated

Review of Perth’s Pinnacles sunset dinner and stargazing tour, with sandboarding, a barbecue, telescopes, beach stops, tips, and honest value advice.

“Great adventure, fun and food. The sand boarding was a lot of fun, lots of laughs. The guide was very informative and kept us updated on our journey. The pinnacles and star gazing were truly amazing.”

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Gold Coast: Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner & Show - Arriving, getting seated, and receiving your stockman’s hat
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Gold Coast: Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner & Show

Dingos 3 Day K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour - Day two: Eli Creek and the Maheno shipwreck
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Dingos 3 Day K’Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour

5.Dingos 3 Day K’Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 939 reviews · from $443

Review of Dingos 3-day K’Gari 4WD tag-along tour, with beach driving, Lake McKenzie, camping, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“We had the best time! Driving in the sand , blasting our music and just enjoying the sun , the beautiful island and each other‘s company. Totally recommend going and also watching the stars by night at the beach and a sunsrise ! ☀️ we also had the best guide , Lee did a great job :)”

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Drover's Sunset Cruise includes Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show - Setting off on the Longreach Explorer
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Drover’s Sunset Cruise includes Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show

Rainbow Beach: 3-Day K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure - The early start at Rainbow Beach and Inskip Point
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Rainbow Beach: 3-Day K’gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure

7.3-Day K’gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 635 reviews · 3 days · from $438

Review of Dingo’s 3-day K’gari 4WD tour from Rainbow Beach, with beach driving, Lake McKenzie, camping, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“It was amazing. Pete was the best EVER he made the trip so enjoyable for us all. He was the best part of the whole experience. So funny”

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Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour - Getting your first sandboard run right
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Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour

Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset + Outback Barbecue Dinner & Star Talk - Sunset viewing with wine and snacks
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Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset + Outback Barbecue Dinner & Star Talk

9.Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset + Outback Barbecue Dinner & Star Talk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · from $225

Watch Uluru glow at sunset, enjoy an Aussie barbecue nearby, and learn the Southern night sky on this memorable Red Centre evening.

“Absolutely magical! This was a perfect evening with amazing ambience and simultaneously kid-friendly. We enjoyed the sunset viewing, but the BBQ was what made it: very close to Uluru down a path lit with low lamps, plenty of creature coRead more”

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Pinnacles, Koalas, 4WD & Sandboarding Tour from Perth - The road north to Cervantes and a seafood lunch
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Pinnacles, Koalas, 4WD & Sandboarding Tour from Perth

10.Pinnacles, Koalas, 4WD & Sandboarding Tour from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 306 reviews · 11h 30m · from $176

See koalas, feed kangaroos, explore the Pinnacles, race across Lancelin dunes, sandboard, and enjoy fish and chips from Perth.

“Very good selection of activities. I enjoyed the wildlife park, Lancelin sandboarding and the Pinnacles walk very much. In my opinion though, I would have rather visited a stromtolites lake than doing the lobster factory tour.”

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Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth - Lancelin’s dunes: 45 minutes of sand and speed
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Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth

11.Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · from $179

Review of Perth’s Pinnacles, koalas, lobster lunch, 4WD dunes and sandboarding tour, with practical tips, costs and honest drawbacks.

“This is definitely worth going for. Many attractions in one day. First stop Caversham Wildlife- adorable koala, kangaroo, woombat. You got a chance to feed kangaroos, touch the animals and take photos with them. Next was Lancelin sand dune- adventurous 4x4 bus ride going through the hilly sand dune like going on a roller coaster. You then get to do sand boarding- a must try! After that headed to lobster shack in a fishing village Cervantes for lunch. Finally to the Nambung National Park to experience fantastic view of the pinnacle dessert. Really enjoyed the trip. Good narrative by the tour driver Pete.”

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Noosa: Epic Ocean Kayak with Dolphins & 4WD Beach Adventure - Meeting at The J Noosa
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Noosa: Epic Ocean Kayak with Dolphins & 4WD Beach Adventure

Perth: Pinnacles Desert Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner - The long ride north from Perth
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Perth: Pinnacles Desert Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner

From Cairns: Chillagoe Caves and Outback Full-Day Tour - Skybury Coffee starts the day gently
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From Cairns: Chillagoe Caves and Outback Full-Day Tour

14.Chillagoe Caves and Outback Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 176 reviews · 11 hours · from $169

Explore Chillagoe caves, Aboriginal rock art, copper smelters and wild rock wallabies on an 11-hour outback tour from Cairns.

“The caves were fascinating and the wallabies were enchanting. The smelters were interesting and the breakfast stop was great. A lot of travelling, though. Rowan was a great guide.”

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Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4WD Dune Transfer - The 10-minute 4WD transfer across the dunes
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Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4WD Dune Transfer

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