Australia · TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 tours & days out justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Tour Sydney Opera House beyond the sails with an expert guide, theater access, rare views, and 300 stairs in one memorable hour.
“It was nice to hear the history of the Opera House and have her point out some of the architectural features. Also keep your tickets because we presented them when buying opera seats and got a $30 discount per ticket.”
Review of Go West’s Great Ocean Road eco tour from Melbourne, with koalas, rainforest, the Twelve Apostles, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Be prepared for a long day and lots of drive time. Sites visited are definitely worth seeing. Make sure to check weather forecast as it could be very different than central Melbourne. We would have enjoyed a few of the stops more if we were more appropriately dressed.”
Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour, with koalas, rainforest, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Warren is an excellent guide who knows the tour inside and out. He was able to answer any question that was asked of him.”
Review of Melbourne’s relaxed Yarra Valley tour, with wine, cider, gin, beer, chocolate, music, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“A great day where you get to visit multiple wineries, and also try gin and chocolate. Our tour guide Callum was great fun and we really enjoyed it.”
Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road reverse tour, with Twelve Apostles, koalas, rainforest, small groups, tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Although this is a long day (around 12 full hours), it didn’t feel that way because there was so much to do and see.”
Review of Go West’s Melbourne to Phillip Island eco tour, with Brighton boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies views, and the Penguin Parade.
“Absolutely incredible! Wonderful sceneries and landscapes. A perfect day. Geane was a great guide with great stories.”
Tour Sydney Opera House interiors, hear its design story, visit select performance spaces, and get practical tips on stairs, timing, and value.
“The tour guide was excellent and explained how the opera house was designed and built. Very informative and an amazing structure.”
Review of Diamond Tours’ Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney, with Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo, Three Sisters, and a ferry finish.
“Our guide made all the difference. Phil was wonderful. He stayed with us and made sure it was perfect”
Taste Yarra Valley wines, chocolates, and optional spirits on an easy Melbourne day trip with lunch, scenic stops, and friendly guides.
“We had a full day. We were well looked after at all our stops and had just the right amount of free time.”
Review of K’gari’s all-inclusive 4WD day tour, with Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, the Maheno wreck, lunch, ferry transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“The beginning was frustrating waiting around for the bus but everything else was fantastic. The ferry over was quick and got straight into the tour. The guide was fantastic, the food was so sooo good and the views and experience itself was just the absolute best. Highly recommend”
Ride a Sea-Doo through the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach, with wildlife, island views, expert guides, gear, transfers, and three tour choices.
“Great event! Good and clear lecture/instructions beforehand. Good size of each group going out (we were 6 persons plus our guide). Superfun to drive the jet-skis and the time allowed was fully ok (though you always want more ;) )”
Taste Bruny Island oysters, cheese, chocolate and honey, with ferry rides, scenic stops, lunch and a guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse climb.
“Great way to see the island! Anthony was knowledgeable and accommodating. Lunch was great! Views were spectacular.”
See Sydney and Bondi by open-top bus, then add a harbour cruise for bridge, Opera House, beach, and skyline views.
“Great got to. Do both the lines took about 3 hoird easy to. Hop on and off”
Big Bus Sydney review covering red and blue routes, Bondi Beach, timing, stops, commentary, value, cruise upgrade, and practical tips.
“Very good. Well worth the rice. Good route(red). Saw all the majority sites. Loved the New Sydney Fish Market and St. Mary’s Cathedral was beautiful.”
Review the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest, the Twelve Apostles, local guides, and practical tips for a long day out.
“It was an unforgettable day with our guide Julia (Jools)! She is not only an excellent guide and driver , but also a person of rare spiritual qualities, showing respect to every tourist, and radiating kindness in every word she speaks. I enjoyed every minute of the long day, the beautiful views of the Ocean Road. This day will stay with me forever , as a fond memory of my 25-day trip across Australia and at the very end with Jools. Wish her and her family all the best !! Irina, Russian -American from US,Arlington.”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
