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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Australia

571 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Guides, boats, coaches and small buses, all in one list. The 15 below are the ones that justify giving up a whole day of a short trip, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket - Beneath the Sails: The First Look Inside
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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Kennett River and the search for wild koalas
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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

2.Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,607 reviews · from $106Top rated

Review of the Great Ocean Road eco tour from Melbourne, with koalas, rainforest, Twelve Apostles, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Awesome experience! We had a lovely day thanks to Jules, she was very thoughtful, proactive, smiling and always having a positive attitude throughout the day. When we will comeback, for sure we will go with Jules for another tour.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Leaving Melbourne for Torquay’s Surf Coast
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

3.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94

Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour to the 12 Apostles, wildlife stops, rainforest, beaches, and Loch Ard Gorge for $94.

“Overall trip was excellent and exceeded our expectations. This was helped by our guide Warren who I have to say is the best guide we have had on any excursion. He kept us fully informed on all aspects of the trip, timings at each stop was perfect, comfort breaks, jokes and caramello koalas were an added bonus. The scenery was superb and we saw both koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat. I am a wheelchair user but have enough mobility to get on and off bus and walk short distances, I could not do forest walk and this was not highlighted at the time of booking. Warren kept me…”

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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Meeting in central Melbourne at 9:00 am
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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93

Review of Melbourne’s relaxed Yarra Valley tour, with wine, cider, gin, beer, chocolate, lunch options, transport, and practical tips.

“This has been so much fun! Matt our tour guy was extremely friendly and helped everyone on the bus get to know each other which set the buzz for the day! It turns out that Matt is also an excellent Roo whisperer too! All the vineyards were brilliant and it’s hard to say a favourite but I must say I have never tasted cider like the apple cider at the first vineyard…. and I must give the Gin paddle a mention too ❤️ You won’t be disappointed with this tour, excellent fun and some great wines, gin and chocolate to taste.”

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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, and the Razorback
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

5.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,186 reviews · from $106

Review of Melbourne’s 12-hour Great Ocean Road reverse tour, with Twelve Apostles, wildlife, rainforest, small groups, costs, and practical tips.

“We expected this to be a long day but hoped we would at least be entertained along the way. However our guide was informative but not very entertaining. We did get to see koalas and also some kangaroos at a distance. Great to see the Read more”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary and Australia’s native animals
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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - Starting at the Welcome Centre
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - The 6:45 am start and ride across Sydney Harbour
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Soumah: Cool-Climate Wine With an Italian Accent
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

9.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93

Sample Yarra Valley wine, chocolate and optional spirits on an eight-hour Melbourne tour with tastings, scenic stops and lunch at your own cost.

“Had a wonderful day with our guide Gilberto!! Especially enjoyed the chocolate tasting experience , beautiful wineries and delicious lunch at Hubert’s winery.”

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K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour - Lake McKenzie: the day’s brightest reward
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K’gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour

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

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

See Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Central Station, and the Maheno wreck on a guided K’gari 4WD day tour from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach.

“Good and adventurous tour, beautiful scenery driving on the beaches. Be prepared for a bumpy ride :) Superb bus driver and guide (John) at K'gari Explorer tours - in full control and fun comments and storytelling”

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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour - Airlie Adventure: the best first ride
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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

11.Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,348 reviews · from $92

Review of the Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour from Airlie Beach, including routes, wildlife, safety, costs, guides, and practical booking tips.

“What an amazing experience! The guides Phoebe and Josh really made us feel comfortable and safe out on the water. When the water is nice and smooth you can really pick up some speed which is super fun. When it's a bit choppy it can get quite rough no matter what speed you're going, so definitely better on a less choppy day. Other than that though, we had a great time and would definitely recommend it!”

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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch - Morning tea with oysters, bread and cheese
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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

12.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · from $190

Taste oysters, cheese, chocolate and more on a full-day Bruny Island tour from Hobart, with a lighthouse climb, local lunch and ferry tickets included.

“Absolutely stunning views, great cuisine and overall lovely experience. David did a fantastic job guiding us with funny jokes and useful information about surroundings. Would do again, highly recommended.”

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Red City Route: Circular Quay, the Opera House, and central Sydney
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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Start with the red city route
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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

14.Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,690 reviews · from $52

Big Bus Sydney and Bondi review: routes, stops, timing, price, harbor cruise options, practical tips, and who gets the best value.

“Good idea to do the red city route to get an idea of where things are on a 24-hour ticket. We purchased the 48-hour ticket to do the blue route to Bondi beach next day and a half empty hop on bus went straight pass us all standing at the bus stop. Also the city is so easy to walk around that a lot of what you see on the red route is similar to part of the blue route. Luckily the normal buses stop at the same stop no 17 or 18 on the blue hop on bus route - normal bus no 333 and you just tap a…”

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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Melbourne pickup and the early run to Torquay
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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

15.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105

Review of Go West Tours’ Great Ocean Road day trip, with the Twelve Apostles, rainforest, koalas, small-group transport, and practical tips.

“Aleks is a wonderful guide. Her explanations were clear and engaging, weaving history and culture into vivid stories that made every stop meaningful. She carried herself with true professionalism, anticipating our needs and ensuring we felt comfortable and cared for throughout the journey.”

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