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Australia Tours: The 15 Worth the Airfare

2,112 tours  ·  from $10

Three weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: the country is enormous and the itinerary is not. The 15 below are the days that earn their flight, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket - Starting at the Lower Concourse Welcome Center
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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

1.Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,312 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Our pick

Spend one hour inside Sydney Opera House with a live guide in English, French, Spanish, or German. You’ll visit foyers and theater spaces, hear the dramatic story of Jørn Utzon’s design, and may see a rehearsal or set work in progress. Comfortable shoes matter: the route includes about 300 stairs.

“The tour was very informative and enjoyable. Julia was a wonderful tour guide Would recommend it, plan to try to arrange a show or opera next time we visit”

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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Scenic World: three rides and a rainforest boardwalk
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

2.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Top rated

Travel from Sydney to the Blue Mountains for the Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, rainforest views, lunch, and a wildlife park visit. Guides such as Kat, Axel, Rin, and Grant add local stories and practical help. Finish with a ferry ride along the Parramatta River into Sydney Harbour. Expect a busy 10-hour day.

“Amazing tour of Australia. It was a nice and intimate experience. Grant, our tour guide, was fun and entertaining, as well as accommodating. He was very knowledgeable of all the sites. The schedule of activities was perfect. We were able to beat the crowds. The only complaint was the Wi-Fi not working.”

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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Torquay and the Memorial Arch set the scene
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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

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

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

Spend about 14 hours on the Great Ocean Road with Go West Tours, traveling in an air-conditioned mini-coach with up to 24 people. You’ll see Torquay, Kennett River koalas, Apollo Bay, Mait’s Rest rainforest, Gibson Steps, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. Guides such as Thomas, Lucy, Jacqui, and Reuben are known for safe driving, local stories, and good humor.

“A lot of travel time, but you’re getting to see so much beauty. The ocean Road with its 12 apostles., beach towns, beautiful farm lands, and walk through a rainforest.. Tom was an excellent driver and got as quickly to each area safely and always gave clear directions on where to meet… the information about each area was given before we got to the area so you could tour independently, but he was also readily available if questions..”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Torquay and the first taste of the coast
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

4.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

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

Spend 13.5 hours on the Great Ocean Road with an Australian guide such as Warren, Theo, or Lorraine. Visit Torquay, see wild koalas and parrots, walk through tall forest, and explore the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Transport, hotel pickup, and morning tea are included. Lunch and dinner are at your own cost.

“Warren is one of best guides I have ever meet. He is fun and caring. He definitely makes the Great Ocean Road tour more enjoyable and memorable than its originally is. Highly recommended for all.”

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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Starting at Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach
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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

5.Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149

Take a fast inflatable boat from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and secluded fringing reefs. Choose Southern Lights for extra beach time or Northern Exposure for longer snorkelling. Guides such as Georgie, Brad, Max, and Tori combine safety advice, island facts, and plenty of energy. Lunch costs extra.

“Taylor and Harry are awesome! Our ocean rafting activity was a favorite for all! So much fun! We would absolutely do this adventure again!”

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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Tokar Estate brings the broadest wine range
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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

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

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

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring the Yarra Valley from central Melbourne with Teepee Tours. You can taste wine, cider, gin, beer, and chocolate, with stops shaped around the group. Guides such as Matt, Callum, Andrew, and Peter are known for keeping the day friendly and flexible. Lunch is at your own cost, and the tour returns to Melbourne.

“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.”

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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

7.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

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

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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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - Loch Ard Gorge and the Razorback
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

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

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

Leave Melbourne at 6:50 am for a 12-hour reverse Great Ocean Road tour with up to 11 people. You’ll reach the Twelve Apostles early, then visit Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, Maits Rest, Apollo Bay, Kennett River, and Teddy’s Lookout. Guides such as Marty, James, Chris, and Anne are praised for humor, local knowledge, and wildlife spotting.

“A long day, but totally worth it to hit the Great Ocean Road highlights if you can’t/ don’t want to drive! Marty was a great guide - super knowledgeable, funny and put in so much effort to make sure we got to see wild koalas and kangaroos by taking us to the best spots. We had extra stops at the chocolate shop/ ice creamery and another viewpoint too, which were great bonuses. Would highly recommend - just make sure you sit on the right side of the bus to get the best coastal views as you drive!”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary: the best daytime wildlife stop
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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

9.Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,774 reviews · from $118

Spend about 12 hours exploring Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, Cape Woolamai, Cowes, the Nobbies, and Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi, a guide, and entry fees included. Expect a late return, cold evening, and no photography at the penguin viewing area.

“Our tour guide Cloe was excellent. Very nice tour would highly recommend it for amazing experience.!”

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - What happens during the one-hour route
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

10.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34

Spend one hour inside the Sydney Opera House with a guide such as Sheila, Michael, or Peter, a retired architect who worked on Opera House projects. See two performance spaces, elegant foyers, shell tiles, white birch chairs, and restricted areas. Expect about 300 stairs, a strict start time, and optional dining.

“A must! We only wish we booked a night comedy or concert. Quite the experience walking through and learning the history of the Opera House.”

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - The long crossing to the outer reef
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

11.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,714 reviews · from $190

Board Evolution in Cairns for a full day at two outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Snorkel with crew support, add an introductory or certified scuba session, or book a 10-minute helicopter flight. Marine biologists such as Indy and Phil may help explain the reef, while lunch, wetsuits, gear, afternoon snacks, and a glass of wine are included.

“Waves were pretty bad, but the entertainment and snorkeling were great. If big waves and strong wind skip and rebook. Great experience.”

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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

12.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161

Travel from Sydney to the Three Sisters, Scenic World, a Blue Mountains village, and Sydney Zoo in a group of up to 20. Guides such as Phil, Scott, Rod, and Leonard add local stories and humor. The day ends with a scenic ferry ride to Circular Quay.

“If you’re fortunate enough to get Scotty from Diamond Tours you’ve hot the jackpot! Knowledgeable, interesting and funny. He made our Blue Mountain experience! We have taken lots of tours and never had a tour guide who so genuinely Read more”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Starting in Melbourne, then taking the scenic way out
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

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

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

Spend about eight hours touring the Yarra Valley from central Melbourne, with wine tastings at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, ten chocolates at the Chocolaterie, and time for lunch at Hubert Estate. Guides such as Gilberto, Tom, Richard and Matt add local detail, humor and music to the comfortable small-group ride.

“Tommo was great, chocolate stop too crowded, Chandon should be a stop. Souma was beautiful and nice scenery”

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From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran - First reef stop: two hours in the water
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From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

14.Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,567 reviews · 9 hours · from $190

Take a nine-hour catamaran from Cairns to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites selected for the day’s conditions. Snorkel with turtles, fish, giant clams, and colorful coral, or try scuba with a certified instructor. Marine guides such as Lily, David, and Le’a add sharp local insight, while lunch, tea, gear, and wetsuits are included.

“Attention to detail and safety! Excellent adventure. Parker was awesome!”

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

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

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

Spend about nine hours exploring K’gari in an air-conditioned 4WD coach, with ferry transfers, lunch, park fees, and a local guide included. Swim at Lake McKenzie, walk through Central Station rainforest, float at Eli Creek, and follow Seventy-Five Mile Beach to the Maheno shipwreck. Guides such as John, Jean, Steve, and Pete add local stories and good humor.

“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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