Australia · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Good self-guided tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, explore rainforest markets, and glide over Barron Gorge by Skyrail on this well-organized Cairns day trip.
“It was excellent trip. Cable and train journeys were unforgettable. Kuranda village touch my heart. It was awesome. We will visit again next year.”
Ride 20 kilometers around Manly on a flexible self-guided bike tour with beaches, harbour views, North Head, lockers, and bike hire.
“This was a great way to see the Manly Beach area. They provided breakfast staff was held our stuff so we didn’t have to take it all with us.”
Sample 13 Bundaberg brews, explore the interactive gallery, watch the bottling process, and take home a six-pack for $14.
“I thought it was an interesting activity for the day and good for those of us who don't drink but wanted to learn some history”
Explore Ngilgi Cave near Busselton with a guided introduction, bushland stories, glowing formations, 350 steps, and self-paced cave discovery.
“It was good. We thought it would be cold, but not too bad. The rest of this review is because it says I needed to use a minimum of 100 characters.”
Paddle the Noosa Everglades at your own pace with a kayak, safety gear, map, and expert orientation from Elanda Point.
“We did an overnight self guided tour and had the best time. The Kanu Kapers guys were super helpful and friendly and gave great route instructions and tips. We even received some additional free gear because there was a thunderstorm cRead more”
Explore Mammoth Cave near Margaret River with a self-guided audio tour, ancient fossils, striking formations, and a peaceful karri forest walk.
“Ok for my husband who can't walk a great distance, but not as spectacular as other caves that are actively building stalactites and stalagmites. Still amazing stuff.”
Ride an e-bike from Blackheath to Baltzer Lookout and Hanging Rock, with safety gear, trail advice, mountain views, and flexible self-guided freedom.
“The organization was excellent and very professional sights were amazing Sam was excellent and had an enormous amount of knowledge”
Cycle downhill from Beechworth to Milawa on a self-guided food and wine tour with cheese, olives, tastings, lunch, and return transport.
“We loved the ride. The wine tasting at Pennyweight winery was lovely. Casual yet informative and beautiful wine. The service from Emily and Tony was great also.”
Explore Atherton’s Crystal Caves with a headlamp, guidebook, handmade tunnels, fossils, crystals, photos, and a jewelry shop.
“Staff were all so so helpful and patient while my three boys touched every item in the gift store. Cracking the geodes was excellent.”
Explore Mammoth Cave near Margaret River with an audio tour, ancient fossils, bushland, and a 50,000-year-old jawbone.
“It’s was perfect . Nothing to change . Would recommend anyone to visit that is physically able”
Explore Uluru and Kata Tjuta at your own pace with GPS audio stories, cultural insight, seven languages, and flexible walking or cycling access.
“Very convenient to discover all the information around Uluru and Kata-Tjuta during your visits in the park, especially for those who do not practice English well.Auto-translated”
Ride from Arthurs Seat to Merricks Beach with local wine, cider, food stops, wildlife, rail trails, bike hire, maps, and support.
“We had a fantastic day out cycling as a family, it was a perfect activity and way to see some of Mornington Peninsula on a perfect weather day. We have very mixed cycling experience as a family and Allison planned out a great route for us thRead more”
Paddle Noosa’s calm Weyba waterways through mangrove tunnels, spotting stingrays and birds on a relaxed two-hour self-guided kayak tour.
Review of Melbourne’s $8.99 self-guided VoiceMap audio tour, covering tram views, Federation Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Very interesting as we come from Perth WA historically educating only down fall is the lack of respect people have towards people with such great talent otherwise o totally enjoyed it loved loved the old buildings my mind wonders back to who may have walked down these street and lived and worked in these buildings”
Review of Agnes Water to 1770 scooter hire: costs, route ideas, safety, inclusions, limits, weather rules, and who will enjoy it most.
“We had the best time .we had never been on a scooter before. The owner was amazing she was so patient and made us feel comfortable. I would recommend the scooter experience to everyone..”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
