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1-Day Tours in Australia: The 15 We Would Pay For

96 tours  ·  from $32

Good 1-day tours sell out well ahead and the pick of them go first. Here are 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they part company.

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Featherdale Wildlife Park: kangaroos, koalas, and wombats
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

1.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,471 reviews · 10 hours · from $148Our pick

Spend 10 hours visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura Village, and Scenic World from Sydney. You will feed kangaroos, see koalas and wombats, ride the Cableway, Skyway, and Railway, then take a Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ben, Aaron, Max, and Jed keep the long day moving.

“Great day out picked up 7.30am at hotel and back in Sydney by 6pm Leura was a lovely stop for lunch and lots of choices to eat which meant nowhere was too busy Loved our picture with the koala bear and also feeding the kangaroos The railway ride and cable car fantastic stop at Scenic World. At scenic world no need to go around the dinosaur walk unless you have children with you, we did that accidentally and cost us about half an hour Great day out and would highly recommend”

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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Leura gives you lunch and a change of pace
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

2.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,420 reviews · from $150

Spend 10 hours visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura, and Scenic World on a guided day trip from Sydney. Your ticket includes the Cableway, Skyway, Railway, national park fees, and a river cruise back to Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Guides such as Ben, Robert, Aaron, and Jed have led recent departures.

“This was a great one day excursion. Lots to see and experience. Robert did a fantastic job. The water taxi at the end was a great way to see the harbor.”

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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip - Crossing Moreton Bay on the 75-minute ferry
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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

3.Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,108 reviews · 1 day · from $126

Spend a full day from Brisbane or the Gold Coast exploring Moreton Island with guides such as Ryan, Will, Jacob, and Darcy. After a 75-minute cruise, you will snorkel around the Tangalooma Wrecks, paddle a transparent kayak, ride a 4WD through bush and beach, and sandboard at speeds over 40 miles per hour. Lunch wraps, gear, safety support, and ferry transport are included, but adult ferry and park fees cost an extra $80 in cash.

“all went good and smoothly, great day out. big shout out to the tour guide Will.”

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip - The Daintree River cruise looks for crocodiles
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

4.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,961 reviews · from $164

Travel north from Cairns in a small, air-conditioned coach for a Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony at Mossman Gorge, a Daintree River wildlife cruise, lunch, Cape Tribulation Beach, a guided rainforest walk, and optional local-fruit ice cream. Guides such as Patrick, Noel, and Michael are known for lively commentary, though the full day can feel rushed.

“Get to walk in the oldest rainforest in the world, learn about the first people’s culture, rituals, bush plants uses, flora and faunas.”

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras - Getting to know a 339-hectare National Park island
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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

5.Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,668 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Take a 45-minute fast catamaran from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, then set your own pace for up to seven hours. Walk five National Park trails, swim, snorkel near White Rock, or add snorkel gear, a glass-bottom boat ride, or lunch. Guided snorkeling with marine biologists may also be available as an optional activity.

“Perfect :) Beautiful day and good snokelling We saw turtles !!”

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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns - Hotel pickup and the shape of the day
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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

6.Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,075 reviews · from $150

Travel from Cairns into the rainforest by historic railway and Skyrail cableway, with time in Kuranda for markets, food, and optional wildlife stops. Choose extras such as Rainforestation, Birdworld, the Butterfly Sanctuary, or Koala Gardens. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but this is mainly a transport-and-admission package, not a guided walking tour.

“Lovely experience visiting Kuranda. The touring service provided prompt service with the pick up and drop off from the designated stop. It smoothened the process to book the Skyrail and Scenic Railway. Everything was managed within a single booking.”

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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns - Snorkeling from the beach
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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

7.Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 941 reviews · from $92

Travel by air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns to Green Island, then choose your pace: snorkel from the beach, walk the rainforest trail, ride a glass-bottom boat or semi-submarine, or book scuba and Seawalker activities locally. The 8-hour trip includes reef tax and selected equipment, with lunch and departure time available as booking options.

“Amazing experience.... Gorgeous beaches, good staff, amazing views, delicious creamy pasta and good trip”

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Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns - Babinda Boulders begins the water adventure
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Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

8.Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · from $121Top rated

Spend 12 lively hours from Cairns visiting Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Milla Milla Falls, and Lake Eacham. You’ll walk through rainforest, swim in mountain water, enjoy morning tea and a hot two-course lunch, and may spot a platypus. Guides such as Conrad, Sam, Troy, and Courtney keep the day moving with stories, music, and games.

“Sam aka Will Ferrell was an extraordinary guide while ascending through the mountains the bus popped and lost its turbo. Sam managed to limp the bus to the next stop and then worked feverishly to acquire a new bus to finish our trip. Read more”

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Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart - The Neck lookout and Bruny’s big views
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Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

9.Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · from $197

Spend about 9 hours and 45 minutes touring Bruny Island by air-conditioned vehicle, with a local guide, ferry crossing, food tastings, lunch, The Neck lookout, rainforest walks and producer visits. Guides such as Murray, Claire, Dan and Liam are known for local stories, gentle humor and careful driving.

“Bruny Island day trip was excellent- highly recommend! Our guide, David, was amazing! Tour included cheese tasting, honey tasting, oysters, chocolates, lunch, great viewing at Neck point outlook, walk through private gardens and lots more!”

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From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner - The five-hour road to Uluru
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From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

10.Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $254

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru with Emu Run Experience, stopping at Erldunda and the Cultural Centre before guided Mala and Mutitjulu Waterhole walks. Guides such as Yad, Miguel, Matt, and Charlie explain local culture and outback life. Finish with a steak BBQ, drinks, and sunset views, then return late at night.

“Uluru was a very long day but well worth it. The driver Matt (who does the 5 hours there and back from/to Alice Springs) gave us lots of indie action on the way to the rock. We even saw some wild camels! We were greeted by Yad at the village who took over for the tour of the rock. His knowledge and stories were fabulous. The bbq was great with lots of food and drink and only one word for the rock at sunset - stunning The tour was really well organised and well worth the 17 hour day.”

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Melbourne Zoo: 1-Day Entry Ticket - Start with the Australian bush animals
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Melbourne Zoo: 1-Day Entry Ticket

11.Melbourne Zoo: 1-Day Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 747 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

Explore Melbourne Zoo for one full day, just 10 minutes from the city centre. See lions, tigers, monkeys, meerkats, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, penguins, and fur seals. Your ticket includes keeper presentations, while paid upgrades offer closer behind-the-scenes encounters. Plan for several hours of walking.

“Great day. Eady to walk around and see the animals.”

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Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling - Lady Musgrave Lagoon: the main event
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Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

12.Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 683 reviews · from $240

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Burnett Heads to Lady Musgrave Island aboard a spacious catamaran. You’ll snorkel the lagoon, ride a glass-bottom boat, walk the island with guides such as Danny or Georgia, and enjoy morning tea, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, equipment, and warm showers. Scuba sessions cost extra.

“An excellent day out. Every minute was accounted for, be it with entertainment on the journey, to organised activities and ample food and drink. The island itself is an exceptional place, with snorkelling unlike any I have done before - it's likRead more”

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Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth - Cheese, chocolate, liqueurs, and gourmet food
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Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth

13.Ultimate Swan Valley Food and Wine Day Trip from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 650 reviews · from $121

Leave central Perth in an air-conditioned minivan for a food-and-wine circuit through Swan Valley. Expect guided tastings at several wineries, local cheese, chocolate and liqueurs, a winery lunch with a drink, and a final beer tasting. Guides such as Wes and Ron are known for adding useful local context and good humor.

“A really great experience. We’ve done a few different winery tours before, Ron was a great tour guide, very relaxed and knowledgeable. Would absolutely go again!”

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Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner - The five-hour road to the red centre
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Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

14.Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 639 reviews · from $262

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and guides such as Gary and Yad. Learn about Anangu traditions at the Cultural Centre, walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, hear stories on the Mala Walk, then watch sunset with sparkling wine and a barbecue before returning late at night.

“I enjoyed the experience and the guide. He was knowledgeable about the history of the region. I would recommend Emu run to everyone.”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - The ferry from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

15.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Spend 11 to 14 hours traveling from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise to Moreton Island for guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, transparent kayaking, and sandboarding. Guides including Michelle, Ryan, Will, and Darcy help with the activities, while non-swimmers can use flotation support. Ferry and national park fees cost extra.

“Try to go to the sand desert first as you get a lot of sand on you. Both ways to the desert we were delayed by stuck vehicles on the deep sand roads. This meant our “free time” to swim was about 5 minutes. That said, this was a great excursion and we had a blast.”

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