Attraction Passes in Australia: The 15 We Would Pay For

1.Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,195 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $98Our pick

Take an early ferry from Brisbane’s Holt Street Wharf to Tangalooma Island Resort for a self-directed day of kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, beach time, and resort facilities. The shipwrecks are the main draw, with tropical fish and possible turtle sightings. Bring water, sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel, and expect extra charges for wetsuits, lockers, meals, and optional activities.

“It was everything I expected and got a bonus on the ferry ride back with a sighting of a whale and her calf. Amazing day!”

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2.Combo Pass for 2, 3, or 4 Top City Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 926 reviews · 1 - 2 months · from $38

Use one pass for two, three, or four Sydney attractions: SEA LIFE Sydney, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye, and Madame Tussauds. Visit SEA LIFE first if selected, then space your outings across 60 days. The harbor attractions sit close together, while Sydney Tower Eye requires a separate timeslot booking.

“It was confusing at first regarding the tickets as I had went in person to pick up on the allotted time from the tickets but was told the barcodes are the actual tickets for each activity. My kids found the activities fun, and 3 of them are all next to each other by the harbor. Good value”

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3.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 848 reviews · 60 hours · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 1,270 metres. Enjoy commentary from drivers such as Paul, Tony, Greg, or Jack, spend about 40 minutes at the summit, or hop off at Fern Tree, The Springs, The Chalet, and Big Bend for walks. The all-day pass costs $35 and includes Wi-Fi and a walking map.

“Amazing trip we are so pleased we booked this our tour guide tony was so informative and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others”

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4.Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild & More – 5 Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · 3 months · from $126

You get five consecutive days of entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild and Paradise Country after your first visit. The open-dated ticket is valid for three months before activation, includes parking, and suits families who want rides, shows, marine life, water slides and farm activities without buying separate tickets.

“It was good and fun, but we taught the parks would be bigger, for what we paid...”

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5.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 512 reviews · from $42

Spend 2 to 5 hours at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, about 20 minutes from central Brisbane. See more than 100 koalas, feed kangaroos and lorikeets under staff supervision, and catch free daily shows with raptors and sheepdogs. Koala encounters and kangaroo food cost extra, while admission includes the presentations.

“Enjoyed the sanctuary and feeding the kangaroos. Terrain a little steep at times for a wheelchair. Nice to see these animals being cared for so well”

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6.The Ultimate Sydney Attractions Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 430 reviews · from $89

Use the Smartvisit App to enter a choice of Sydney attractions, cruises, tours, museums, wildlife parks, and experiences. Choose three, five, or seven attractions over three months, or use an unlimited pass for two, three, or five consecutive days. Book ahead for jet boating, escape rooms, whale watching, and some guided tours.

“The unlimited passes are good if you plan your day out well and you haven't been to many of the attractions before.”

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7.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 358 reviews · 1 day · from $41

At Brisbane’s Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, you can see more than 100 koalas, hand-feed kangaroos in the free-range reserve, and meet wombats, dingoes, reptiles, and platypus. Your $41 day pass includes entry, keeper talks, and wildlife shows. Paid animal encounters, food, drinks, and kangaroo food cost extra.

“This was an amazing experience and so nice to see for real. I don’t think I could offer a recommendation for it to be improved!”

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8.Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 343 reviews · 2h 15m · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Hobart stories, allows 30 minutes at the top, and lets you hop off at five Wellington Park stops, including The Springs and Big Bend. Bring warm layers: the summit can be 10°C colder than the city.

“perfect for someone who needs a morning excursion from Hobart that returns by noon. For us is it was the perfect ending to Tasmania trip with absolutely stunning views before heading to the airport”

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9.Phillip Island: Penguin Parade and Multi Attraction Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 135 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Watch little penguins return from the sea at sunset, walk treetop paths beside wild koalas, and visit Churchill Island’s historic farm. The $38 pass includes all three attractions, with the Penguin Parade booked for a specific date and the other two visits available within six months. Bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

“Very poor. Seating area 50 - 100 metres long, and the penguins were only visible at the ends of the seats.”

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10.Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $32Top rated

Use a full-day Hopo Ferry pass to cruise between five Gold Coast stops, from Surfers Paradise to Southport. Boats run roughly hourly from 9:15 am into the evening, with onboard commentary, an onboard bar, and partner venue discounts. Guides such as Alan add friendly local color to the ride.

“Lovely cruise. Great sights. All captains were knowledgable of the area and made you feel so welcome! Even got a chance to use the service once more up to 7 days after your first trip. Amazing!”

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11.Sydney Explorer Pass: Save up to 50%* on Attraction Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · from $71

Use the Go City Sydney Explorer Pass for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 attractions within 30 days of activation. Choose from the Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Big Bus, harbor cruises, museums, wildlife parks, and Blue Mountains tours. The pass works from your phone, with reservations required for some popular activities.

“The places we went to, especially the Taronga Zoo, the lunch cruise, and dinner cruise were outstanding. But we had difficulty getting into our last activity, Wildlife. It was our 7th activity, but when we got to the door, the QR reader kept saying that we had used up all our activities even though we had just made the reservation successfully. There was a lot of back-and-forth between employees, the manager, apps, and reservation codes. Very confusing and frustrating.”

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12.South Bank Combo Pass: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $76

Start at South Bank with a 90-minute River City Cruises tour, commentary, tea, coffee, scones, and river views. Then take a private gondola ride on the Wheel of Brisbane before lunch and a beverage at the Plough Inn. The attractions are close together, and the Wheel ticket can be used later that day.

“The cruise was good, we enjoyed the ride on the Wheel, but then when we arrived at the Plough Inn we were told quite abruptly that we should have been there at 12.30 and they had given our table away. This was about 1.00 pm when we arRead more”

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13.Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild 14-Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 40 reviews

Use one pass for unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild, and Paradise Country across 14 consecutive days. Ride Batman and Superman coasters, meet Looney Tunes characters, see dolphins and penguins, race down water slides, and visit farm animals. The pass is wheelchair accessible and non-refundable after purchase.

“Pleins d’attractions fermés, dont les plus importantes. Pass de 14 jours, parcs entierement fermés 1 semaine”

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14.South Bank Combo Pass: 10:30am-2pm approx

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Spend about three hours seeing Brisbane from three angles: a guided morning cruise aboard M V Neptune, a set-menu lunch with a drink at The Plough Inn, and a private gondola ride on the Wheel of Brisbane. The small cruise group is limited to 10 people, with morning tea and commentary included.

“I liked it. Wished the speaker was louder on the boat bc sometimes it was hard to hear the guide and I missed a lot of the info being said about the area. That was a big part of why I chose to do the tour-to learn about the history of the city of Brisbane, so that was a bummer”

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15.Kunanyi & Mt Wellington Explorer Bus: One-Way Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 50 min · from $24Best value

Take the 50-minute Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to the 1,270-meter summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares stories about Hobart and the mountain, then you can walk 13.6 kilometers back to town or continue by mountain bike. Bikes are carried for $10, with four spaces per bus.

“Excellent excursion. Couldn't expect less, but this was much more. ChristIan was a fantastic driver, guide, storyteller, and entertainer—truly impressive and professional. Strongly recommended.”

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