Australia · FULL-DAY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Aaron, Max, or Jed. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Leura, Echo Point, and Scenic World, then cruise the Parramatta River to Circular Quay. Lunch is at your own cost, and hotel drop-off is not included.
“Great experience. First time ever to see Australian animals. Loved it so much.”
Spend eight hours with Red Cat Adventures cruising from Airlie Beach to two changing snorkel sites, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet Lookout. Expect a stable custom catamaran, guided reef time, stinger or wetsuit hire, homemade brownies, buffet lunch, and an upbeat English-speaking crew.
“overwhelming the natures beauty. l enjoy swimming at whiteheaven beach and snorkeling”
Take the 45-minute Rottnest Fast Ferries crossing from Hillarys Boat Harbour, collect a geared bike with helmet and lock, and spend the day exploring car-free Rottnest Island. Ride to beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, or West End, spot quokkas, and add snorkel gear for $15.
“We had a great day! Courtesy transfer was extremely well organised, such as the bike rental. We had a lovely day on the island, exploring the beautiful beaches and spotting the little quokkas around (spoiler alert: they are mostly hanging around the cafés and restaurants :)”
Ride a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD bus from Hervey Bay across K'gari’s sandy tracks and 75 Mile Beach. Your English-speaking guide, such as Hayden, Dean, Taylah, or Steve, leads walks at Central Station, swimming at Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, and the Maheno Shipwreck. Lunch and ferry transfers are included.
“Great visit to beautiful K’gari! One of the highlights was spotting a dingo family & the cutest little pup playing in the bush. The tour was informative & walking through the rainforest felt peaceful & serene. Our guide, Dean, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly & had a great sense of humour - dropping plenty of dad jokes throughout the day, keeping everyone smiling. He let the whole group use all his personal bug spray, which we were very grateful for! Thanks again! I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit. You do spend a bit of time on the bus reaching each destination, but this is understandable…”
Spend a fast-moving day on Moreton Island with guides such as Ryan, Will, Jacob, Darcy, and Sam. Cruise 75 minutes from Brisbane, snorkel and paddle transparent kayaks at the Tangalooma Wrecks, then ride a 4WD to the desert for sand tobogganing and a DIY beach-wrap lunch.
“We had a great day with Ryan, Michelle, and Josh. The lunch offering was great and all the activities were very well run. Would recommend!”
Take a 45-minute fast ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, then spend up to seven hours hiking rainforest trails, swimming, or viewing coral from a glass-bottom boat. Add snorkel gear or a picnic lunch to suit your day. The five main trails range from 30 minutes to three hours.
“Fitzroy island is a must visit. I had a better visibility of coral reef here. It was absolutely serene and beautiful. Would love to come back to the island.”
Take a modern catamaran from Cairns to Green Island National Park for a flexible reef day. Snorkel from shore, relax on the beach, or choose a glass-bottom boat and semi-submarine tour. Guides such as Zack, Kate, and Andrea help make the day friendly, practical, and fun.
“it was a fantastic day to see the Great Barrier Reef. A once in a lifetime experience. We saw lots of wildlife and learned loads. The trip with the semi submersible and glass bottom boat as extras was very well coordinated and the schedule was never rushed. Theimch was delicious. Staff were friendly and informative. Would really recommend this to anyone visiting Cairns”
Join Divers Den aboard AquaQuest for a full day at two outer reef sites near Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. You get guided snorkeling, quality equipment, prescription masks, wetsuits, meals, hot showers, and the option of a first-time scuba session. Guides such as Raj, Laura, and Naho are noted for patient support.
“We had a great time during snorkeling as we could see several amazing corals and fishes, a must-do at the Great Barrier Reef!”
Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island with Tassie Tours Tasmania. Guides such as Mark, Bryony, Jodie, Nathan, and Pascal lead small-group trips from Hobart, combining the Neck lookout, Adventure Bay, rainforest, lighthouse, honey, chocolate, and local oysters.
“Perfectly timed day with a great group & activities. Bryony was a super fun & informative guide. Hotel pick ups & drop off were also so helpful!”
From Cairns, cruise 90 minutes to the outer Great Barrier Reef aboard AquaQuest. Choose snorkeling, an introductory scuba session, or up to three certified scuba sessions, with gear, instruction, buffet lunch, snacks, and hot showers included. Crew members such as Miwa, Andy, and Chris help first-timers feel at ease.
“Reef proof sunscreen were provided. There was a Camera person onboard who captured reef and people for an 49AUD one adult. Really helpfel crew and will take care of you at every point ! Really super loving team! Andy, Chris and other crew members were amazing with instructions and did not make me (snorkeller) feel left out even with so many scuba divers. Lunch and coffee was good as well.”
Spend about 10 hours aboard Cruise Whitsundays’ fast Camira catamaran, sailing from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and a fringing reef. Expect guided walks, swimming, snorkeling, morning and afternoon tea, a BBQ lunch, and beer, wine, cider, soft drinks, and water.
“A good day’s sailing/snorkelling in the Whitsundays although disappointing that we were not able to get to Whitehaven Beach due to tide/weather conditions. Good lunch. Excellent, knowledgeable, very helpful staff who ran the trip, particularly with the snorkelling.”
Board Down Under Cruise and Dive’s 35-metre superyacht for two Outer Great Barrier Reef stops, Saxon and Hastings. You get gear, a lycra suit, lessons, five hours in the water, and a buffet lunch with prawns, fish, steak, salads, and vegetarian options. Crew members such as João, Phil, and Luca are noted for helping nervous swimmers feel safe.
“This was so worth it! Great experience and loved the commitment to safety. Don’t hesitate, book before it is full. We saw a feed shark and many fish not seen before. We also did the green island tour a few days before. The outer reef is spectacular! The food, especially the steak was delish and cooked perfectly! kudos to the young chef who grilled them! The wine and cheese is a nice touch on the way back to Cairns.”
Spend 11 to 14 hours with Go West Tours on the Great Ocean Road, stopping at Anglesea, the Memorial Arch, Kennett River, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles. Guides such as Ben, Sophia, Jools, and Robbo add local stories, wildlife tips, and humor to a long but memorable day.
“Our guide Aleks was terrific! She was extremely informative, personable and helpful. The scenic views on this tour take your breath away! Definitely recommend taking this tour to anyone who wishes to enjoy a day admiring the Ocean Road, taking awesome photos and making great vacation memories!”
Travel from Rainbow Beach to K’gari in an air-conditioned 4WD coach with guide Keith, Pete, John or Phil. Visit Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Eli Creek, 75 Mile Beach and the Maheno Shipwreck, with a resort buffet lunch and optional scenic flight.
“We loved our tour guide Keith, he made the experience great. He so knowledgeable about the island and you could tell how passionate and interested he was in the island and what he was talking about. He was so respectful when he spoke about the Butchulla people which I admired. You do spend quite a bit of time in the coach and not a lot of time at each stop is my only critique but I know the day is short and there’s lots to cover so it’s hard to avoid but overall it was an enjoyable day.”
From Coral Sea Marina, ZigZag Whitsundays takes you by fast, air-conditioned boat to Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beach time, lunch, and a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout. Choose the all-day beach option or add a one-hour snorkel stop, with equipment and stinger suits supplied.
“It was such a great experience, even when I was traveling alone. I’m met a lot of new people. I love Australia. I would recommend this tour to everyone.!! 😍😍😍”
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