15 Private Car Days in Australia to Build a Day Around

1.Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,539 reviews · 9 hours · from $126Our pick

Travel from selected Brisbane CBD hotels to Australia Zoo with an English-speaking driver such as Steve or Bruce. Your $126 ticket includes transport, entry, a brief Wildlife Hospital visit, and about six hours to see crocs, koalas, kangaroos, tigers, and live shows at your own pace.

“Great day, Steve was a entertaining guide. Lots of knowledge and pointed out lots of interesting facts on the way. Highly recommend”

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2.Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 495 reviews · from $105

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Brisbane to Australia Zoo, with Glass House Mountain and pineapple-farm views along the way. Your ticket includes entry and about six hours to see kangaroos, crocodiles, snakes, giraffes, rhinos, and more, with time for the Crocoseum show.

“We had a lovely day it was easy on arrival we went straight through no lines.we saw everything in our own time and bus was on time”

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3.Gold Coast Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast Suburbs

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 371 reviews · from $22

Book a shared, air-conditioned Con-X-ion transfer from Gold Coast Airport to hotels between Coolangatta and Sanctuary Cove. A blue-shirted driver meets you outside arrivals, handles luggage, and delivers you door to door. Give exact flight and hotel details, and allow extra time for other pickups.

“We were a little late getting from baggage claim due to a lost bag and thanks to viator not actually passing our booking on to the bus company they didn’t know to wait or look for us. Upon ringing the bus company they bent over backwards Read more”

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4.Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Visit with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 354 reviews · 6h 30m · from $88

Take an afternoon coach from Cairns, the Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Walk rainforest and woodland paths, watch the snake and crocodile attack shows, spot native wildlife, and join a wetlands cruise. Guides such as Bruce, Jason, Sue, and Paul have earned praise for their lively commentary.

“Great day, my grandchildren loved it. Loved everything about it especially the crocs.”

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5.Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · from $63

Book a one-way shared minivan from Brisbane Airport to your Sunshine Coast hotel or residence. Con-X-ion provides air-conditioning, luggage help, door-to-door drop-off, and professional drivers, with services from both terminals and space for up to 10 people.

“It was wonderful! Super easy to find, very friendly and laid-back. I will definitely be using this service again!”

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6.Australia Zoo Entry Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 9 hours · from $119

Ride from your Sunshine Coast hotel to Australia Zoo in a comfortable, air-conditioned Croc Tours vehicle. Your day includes the Wildlife Hospital, zoo entry, tiger presentations, and the 1:00 PM Wildlife Warriors crocodile show. Drivers such as Bruce, Mark, and Kerry also share useful tips along the way.

“The driver, Mark, was punctual, courteous, competent and professional. The trip was great!”

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7.Unlimited Sandboarding with 4WD Dune Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Meet Sand Dune Safaris at Anna Bay Lower Car Park for a 10-minute 4WD ride into the Worimi Conservation Lands. Learn sit-down or stand-up sandboarding, choose from three boards, use the shaded picnic area, and stay for as long as you like.

“So much fun ! Must have when you in Port Stephen’s ! Very nice and helpful operators of the experience!”

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8.Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · from $60

Book a shared Con-X-ion shuttle from Brisbane Airport to your Gold Coast hotel. Staff meet you at the Domestic or International terminal, then a driver takes you in an air-conditioned 21-seat mini coach. The trip is scheduled for about an hour, though traffic and shared hotel stops can add time.

“We were left waiting at the airport 3 hours after our landed. We were stressed and thought we had been forgotten. The website wasn’t working correctly so we could not view when our ride was coming. Once the cab did finally arrive everything was great and the driver was friendly. I will not be booking with this company again.”

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9.Established Return Airport Transfer Proserpine to Airlie Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $30Top rated

Book a shared, air-conditioned shuttle between Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine and Airlie Beach hotels, ports, or cruise facilities. The ride takes about 35 minutes, luggage trailers handle bulky bags, and drivers such as Nifty, Simon, and Raymond may add local tips along the way.

“100% service. They do all the thinking..making sure everyone is going to each person's accommodation. Pick up in plenty of time for flight . Very friendly and professional 👌 thanks”

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10.Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Experience and Express Transfer Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $129

Ride from central Melbourne to Peninsula Hot Springs with priority Bath House entry, about three hours to soak, and photo stops at Arthurs Seat and Safety Beach. Guides such as Cory and Jodie add friendly commentary, while towels, lockers, food, and hotel transfers cost extra.

“Fabulous day, Cory the driver provided a bit of funny banter on the drive down, got us there safely, without incident 3 5 hiurs was plenty of time to bathe eat and relax in the hammocks, before a sleepy drive back to tge city”

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11.Kuranda Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $147

Travel from Cairns by luxury coach, ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway through tunnels and gorges, enjoy one hour in Kuranda, then cross the rainforest by Skyrail. Your Kuranda Boarding Pass includes reserved rail and cableway tickets, a map, and selected hotel transfers.

“We had a wonderful day,enjoyed the lovely views from both the train and the sky rail”

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12.One Way Airport Transfer: Proserpine-Airlie Beach (or vice versa)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $17Best value

Travel between Whitsunday Coast Airport and Airlie Beach in about 35 minutes aboard a shared, air-conditioned minibus for up to 24 people. Drivers such as Jenny, Bernard, and Matt help with luggage, point out local sights, and can recommend places to eat.

“Easy to find, friendly and comfortable. Great staff that were friendly and gave clear instructions on what to do and which one to go too.”

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13.AIRPORT TRANSFER between Cairns Airport & Port Douglas (6am-5pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $42

Travel one way between Cairns Airport Terminal 2 and Port Douglas in a small shared shuttle operated by BEEP BEEP TOOT. Drivers including Leanne, Lyndie, Michael, and Lindsay meet arriving passengers, share local tips, and follow a timetable along the coastal road past Rex Lookout.

“Very pleased with service, pointed out some landmarks and places to visit and some tips about PtDouglas. Plane was late, they patiently waited ,”

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14.Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $140

Travel from selected Gold Coast hotels to Australia Zoo with Croc Tours Pty Ltd, entry included. Your English-speaking driver, including drivers such as David, helps you plan the day. Allow for a long road journey, then see the wildlife hospital, kangaroos, crocodiles, daily shows, and more at your own pace.

“A fantastic experience yesterday, totally worth the day trip. We travelled up from the Gold Coast and it took about 3 hours, with a stop for refreshments/bathroom. The trip was a full 12 hours total. We had 5 hours at the zoo which was more than enough time to see everything including the croc show at 1:15. Highlight was feeding the kangaroos!! Our driver David was wonderful, so kind and caring. Thank you so much, this was a great addition to our holiday.”

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15.Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road + Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $282

Travel from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road for a tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet. Certified instructors such as Chico guide you through training, freefall, and the parachute ride. Choose return CBD transport, then buy photo or video packages at the dropzone.

“Surreal experience. This is a once in a lifetime experience. Skydive australia , the activity providers were professional to the core and provided a safe experience. Please note the pickup stop is near the station. Read the note mentioned to go to the exact spot if pickup option is selected.”

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