Australia · SHORE EXCURSIONS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 14 shore excursions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Sydney Opera House’s one-hour small-group tour, with insider stories, backstage access, stair details, meal options, and booking tips.
“What a great tour! Loved being able to see the interior of such an ionic landmark! Recommend everyone do this tour.”
Review of Kangaroo Island’s Scenic Trail shore tour, with sea lions, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, lunch, and cruise-port tips.
“Long day of driving to see a few nice, scenic sites. Good driver, very informative. Comfortable small van. Light box lunch provided.”
Review of Hobart Highlights Day Tour, with Mt Wellington views, Richmond, Salamanca Market, Bonorong wildlife, and cruise-port pickup.
“Tour delivered what was promised, which most of them typically do (Mother Nature notwithstanding). What ends up making a difference in how we remember the day is the driver/guide, in this case Tammie. She was welcoming, informative, efficient. Her clear instructions on meeting times, place, toilets made for a smooth day all around. Great day. Thank you, Tammie!”
Review of Kangaroo Island’s 7-hour cruise excursion, with Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, lunch, wildlife, and practical tips.
“The tour was amazing and I highly recommended it. I booked the tour online instead of through the cruise ship's shore excursions. Value for money when booking through the tour company. The tour guide was exceptional and was very knowledgeable. He had an amazing voice and was very entertaining. We had ample time at each location for taking photos and admiring the wonders of Kangaroo Island. This is a 'must-do' tour on Kangaroo Island. If you are coming from a cruise ship for the tour, the tour company is notified by the ship when the last tender is going back, and the tour guide will make sure you are back…”
Review of Hobart Wanderer, a small-group tour to Mount Wellington, Richmond, and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary from the cruise terminal.
“My wife and I enjoyed our experience on this tour. We had a great tour guide (Paul) who gave excellent commentary over the course of the tour. We got to see much of the countryside as we traveled from the cruise port to a animal sanctuary, a historic town, and Mt. Wellington. We had plenty of time in each stop.”
Taste Kangaroo Island honey, lavender scones, wine, gin and eucalyptus products on a cruise-friendly seven-hour island tour from Penneshaw.
“Great, informal wine tasting. I didn’t care for the gins. Too harsh Mostly white wine varieties. Enhanced port the best”
Review of Darwin’s hop-on hop-off shore excursion, with cruise-port pickup, 11 stops, open-top views, timing tips, value advice, and drawbacks.
“Excellent service that covered all points of interest around the Darwin and suburban area. My one issue is the condition of some of the buses which featured either no air conditioning or ineffective air conditioning (in hot humid conditions in March) and in some, loud engine noise and jerky transmissions.”
Review of the Cradle Mountain shuttle from Burnie, with Dove Lake walks, wildlife, timing advice, guides, price, and practical tips.
“This was a full day tour to the Cradle Mountains. Check in was easy and the small group made it more friendly and enjoyable than a cruise ship tour. Guide was very personable and caring. Excellent place to go for the day. And we got to Read more”
Review of Port Arthur’s 3-hour Tasman Peninsula shore excursion, with sea cliffs, seafood, chocolate, lavender, guide tips, and value advice.
“We did not get to do it .they changed the time on us. They offered a later one but would not work for us. I was dealing with a older lady in the group this time. Not sure if she ever got reimburse for it.”
Explore Sydney’s oldest streets on a 90-minute Rocks walking tour with expert guides, convict-era sites, harbour views, and easy cruise access.
“i am a local, this was a great tour, Sally was an excellent guide, very educational and lots to see, i learnt so much about early Sydney, the tour is great value for money”
Review of Burnie’s Wings Wildlife Park shuttle, with kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, scenic drives, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Loved it!! Appreciated a friendly, knowledgeable local as our tour guide. Good value for all the areas we covered”
Review of Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula shore excursion, with kangaroos, koalas, beach boxes, lunch, wine, and cruise-safe transport.
“If you want to actually touch a Koala or Kangaroo this is the tour for you . Feed them, touch them! Great place for lunch.”
Taste Kangaroo Island honey, lavender, wine, spirits, and eucalyptus oil on a cruise-friendly seven-hour food tour from Penneshaw.
“Bit hard to do a review when ship cancelled the port. No refund so be careful booking. Have claimed on insurance but will still be out of pocket. They offered a credit if we ever go back to kangaroo island which is highly unlikely as we live far away. If I had booked a tour through the ship they would have given a full refund.”
Review of Hobart’s 90-minute cruise excursion, with Mount Nelson views, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, value, meeting points, and booking advice.
“This tour was a very informative history lesson about the beginnings of Tasmania (Van Diemans Land). I was travelling with my two youngest grandchildren aged 7 & 9 and my nine year old grandaughter could certainly empathise with the yRead more”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
