Local Tours And Experiences
If you want to really experience a destination then who better than a local to show you around?
This collection of trips has been put together to showcase the very best experience providers on their home patch. These guys are super passionate about the area they operate in as it's their home and there's nothing they love more than showing it off to visitors.
From surf trips on quiet, out of the way beaches through wine country trips in the Hunter Valley to hunting mud crabs with First Nations guides who's ancestors have hunted those same mangroves for ten's of thousands of years. These trips will get you right under the skin of the area and give you an experience available nowhere else.
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The majority of these trips can be booked either fixed or open dated to give you maximum flexibility as you travel.
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Queensland
From £200/$388
Daintree Dreaming - Traditional Aboriginal Fishing And Dreamtime Walk.
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Walk in the steps of the Kuku Yalanji rainforest people's ancestors on an exclusive journey from coast to rainforest. Enjoy traditional spear fishing at Cooya Beach and a Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge.
From £321/$620
Maxi Yacht Adventure Whitsundays. 2D/2N
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Explore the magical Whitsunday Island aboard your own Maxi Racing Yacht. Snorkel pristine reefs, swim with sea turtles, whale watch (in season) and try your hand at sailing these amazing vessels. Inc all meals, accom and transport​
From £115/$219
Ocean Rafting - Northern Exposure Day Tour
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Experience an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, two pristine Whitsundays snorkeling reefs and Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Includes lunch, snorkeling gear, guided island walks and Airlie Beach pickup/drop off.
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From £76/$149
Noosa Everglades Explorer
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Canoe through the tranquil and mirrored waterways of Australia’s only Everglades. Explore this spectacular network of wetlands. This is one of Australia's most important ecosystems with nearly 45% of Australia's bird species native to the area. Inc Noosa pick up/drop off and snacks
From £166/$302
Silversonic Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Explore 3 different snorkeling sites along the breathtaking Agincourt Reef. Swim with Minke Whales during their migration and get face to face with spectacular marine life. Departs Port Douglas or pick up/drop off Cairns available. Pay locally ($35)
From £93/$179
Tangalooma Wrecks Adventure - Moreton Island
Choose 3 advantures. Whether you want to be segwaying along white sandy beaches, snorkeling around the Tangalooma Shipwrecks or Stand Up Paddle Boarding along the crystal blue waters; Moreton Island is yours for the taking!
New South Wales
From £86/$165
Blue Mountains Sunset Tour
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Avoid the crowds and explore the changing moods of the Blue Mountains in the late afternoon sunlight. Hike stunning bush trails, interact with Australian wildlife and explore quirky Katoomba, the capital of the Blue Mountains region.
From £93/$179
Port Stephens Dolphin Watching And Sandboarding
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Just over two hours from Sydney, Port Stephens boosts stunning beaches diverse marine life. Inc. dolphin cruise, stunning beaches and lookouts, take a 4WD trip on the beach and slide down huge dunes.
From £256/$495
The Experience - 3 Day Surf Camp
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Get a taste of the Aussie surf culture with a 3 day surf adventure! Progressive surf course with 2 nights accommodation at Surfcamp Australia in Gerroa. Start your Sydney trip with the experience of your life.
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From £76/$149
Byron Bay Dolphin Kayaking
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Canoe through the tranquil and mirrored waterways of Australia’s only Everglades. Explore this spectacular network of wetlands. This is one of Australia's most important ecosystems with nearly 45% of Australia's bird species native to the area. Inc Noosa pick up/drop off and snacks
From £186/$360
Spot X Surf And Stay, 2 Night
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Spend 2 days learning to surf and enjoying the beach lifestyle - it’s a perfect way to start your surfing career. Get off the beaten track and see the real Australia. Head to our absolute beachfront secret surf location at SpotX.
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From £88/$169
Big Day Out Byron Bay Hinterland
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Bushwalk through ancient rainforests in Nightcap National Park. Discover stunning Minyon Falls with, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch Visit the quaint town of Bangalow.
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Victoria
From £122/$235
Phillip Island Penguin And Koala Tour
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Witness hundreds of the world’s smallest penguins coming ashore. Sunset at the Penguin Parade with spectacular coastal views. Visit Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve and stroll along the boardwalk trails in search of koalas.
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From £62/$119
Melbourne Lane Ways And Foodies Tour
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Our Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour combines the highlights from all of our tours! Discover Melbourne’s best restaurants, coffee shops, and street food vendors with a local expert. Explore the city’s narrow laneways and arcades.
From £299/$575
Great Ocean Road And Grampians - 1 Night
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Experience the stunning scenery on this two-day journey. Explore Loch Ard Gorge to the limestone cliffs at the Twelve Apostles. Enjoy stunning mountain views in Grampians National Park, search for wildlife, waterfalls, and ancient Aboriginal culture.
From £78/$150
Great Ocean Road Day Tour
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The Great Ocean Road tour is a journey along one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives! Stop to spot kangaroos and the abundance of other Australian wildlife. Enjoy a guided walk in ancient rainforest. Visit the 12 Apostles. Marvel of these gigantic limestone stacks in Port Campbell National Park.
From £204/$395
Great Ocean Road, Melb<>Adelaide, 1 Night
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Experience the wild ship wreck coastline of Loch Ard Gorge, as well as the limestone cliffs of the Twelve Apostles. The Grampians National Park offers ancient mountain view, complemented by wildlife, waterfalls, and bush land that reflect the Aboriginal culture.
From £43/$82.50
Melbourne Street Art Tour
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Melbourne Street Art Tours takes you through the streets and laneways, highlighting local artists, giving you a sense of current influences, sharing technical aspects involved in spray painting and stencil art. Discover the role artists have played in making Melbourne an important street art destination.
South Australia
From £291/$562
Great White Shark Dive And Tour
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Join this Advanced Eco Certified one day Shark Cage Diving Tour! A full days charter to Neptune Islands Marine Park and cage dive with Great White Sharks.
From £1035/$1995
Adelaide To Uluru Adventure - 8 Days
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Experience moments in nature that will stay with you for a lifetime on this eight-day bucket list adventure from Adelaide to Uluru through Australia's outback. Visit some of Aboriginal Australia's most sacred sites.
From £98/$189
McLaren Vale Bike And Wine Tour
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Come along and enjoy a beautiful day of exploring the hills and vineyards of South Australia by bike and don’t worry, we will take the sting out of the climbs by starting at the highest point in the area and riding mostly downhill!
From £181/$349
Kangaroo Island Experience
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Visit unique Seal Bay where you’ll get up close to wild Australian sea lions on the stunning beach. Enjoy lunch, followed by a tour through the Flinders Chase National Park. View koalas and kangaroos on your last visit of the day.
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From £463/$895
Kangaroo Island Adventure Tour - 2 Nights
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Visit Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay, and enjoy unique experiences, such as participating in meaningful conservation work. Embark on magical hikes, snorkel in turquoise waters and sleep under the billions of stars of southern skies.
From £112/$215
Swim With Sealions
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Join this Advanced Eco Certified tour for a fun filled visit to view the cute, playful & mesmerising Australian Sea Lions and view their amazing performance. It's adventure, education and a whole lot of fun!
Western Australia
From £91/$175
Pinnacles Sunset And Dinner
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Join this tour and explore some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling twilight and wildlife in the native wonderland of the Pinnacles.
From £59/$114
Rottnest Island Bike And Ferry Combo​
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With no cars allowed on Rottnest Island, cycling is one of the best ways to explore. Set off at your own pace and make your way around to all of the different bays, cycle up to Wadjemup Lighthouse, or race out to rugged West End – the choices are endless!
From £31/$59
Perth Street Art Tour
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​Discover incredible artwork that colours Perth’s streets, laneways and public spaces that you might never find on your own! You'll see murals, graffiti and sculptures & learn about the artists, techniques used and stories behind the work.
From £773/$1495
Yoga Retreat - Margaret River, 3 Days
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Surrounded by the nurturing forces of nature at your off-grid glamping accommodation. Replenish with local practitioners during yoga and meditation classes and unleash your inner adventurer on rewarding hikes.
From £1290/$2495
Perth To Adelaide Adventure Tour - 10 Days
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​Escape to secluded beaches where the white sand squeaks and the sunburnt outback country is dusted with vivid ochre dirt on the ultimate Perth to Adelaide camping tour.
From £103/$199
Cruising The Swan
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This full-day tour through Perth's gorgeous "Valley of Tastes" offers an extravaganza of fine wines, delicious food and a relaxing cruise on the Swan River.
Northern Territory
From £360/$695
Uluru Kata Tjuta Rock Tour - Bush Swag, 2 Days
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This Ayers Rock (Uluru) overnight escape is an introduction to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, guests will sleep on the ground outdoors under the stars. Finishes in Yulara / Ayers Rock on day 2 of the trip.
From £153/$295
Kakadu Wilderness Escape + Crocodile Cruise
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Home to a third of Australia’s bird species and a fifth of it’s mammal species, we are not exaggerating when we say there is nowhere else on earth to experience the true wonder of nature quite like Kakadu.
From £463/$895
Kakadu Overnight Retreat
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Join this tour of the highlights of the Top End’s during our famous green season. Kakadu offers the opportunity to discover some of the oldest and best-preserved Aboriginal Rock Art in the world. Cruise the wetlands by boat, and be immersed in the culture of the traditional owners.
From £163/$315
Katherine Gorge Cruise And Edith Falls Escape
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Tick off this bucket-list travel experience onboard one of the Top End’s most beautiful and popular attractions, Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park and Edith Falls.
From £91/$175
Litchfield National Park Tour
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Enjoy the breathtaking views, iconic magnetic termite mounds and crystal clear pools. Enjoy the majestic views of the Adelaide River floodplains where guests can have the opportunity to join the Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise and see these wild reptiles up close.
From £96/$185
Cage Of Death - Crocodile Experience
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Experience the ultimate face-to-face encounter as you are carefully lowered in to the water with a saltwater crocodile. Feel the sheer power of his 3 tonne bite force, and learn to appreciate his true strength and resilience as a modern-day dinosaur.
Tasmania
From £127/$245
Bruny Island Day Cruise
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Take a Full Day Tour and spend a day on Bruny Island, including return guided bus tour, morning tea, lunch and our award-winning 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise. See whales, seals, Orca and Dolphins in spectacular surroundings
From £88/$170
Maria Island National Park Active Day Tour​
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Maria Island is a special place, rewarding those that visit with World Heritage convict history, abundant wildlife, spectacular coastal cliffs and deserted beaches. Boasting a diverse range of highlights, our active day tour takes it all in!
From £96/$185
Gordon River Adventure
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Discover the untouched beauty of Tasmania's West Coast. Cruise down the world heritage listed Gordon RIver into the heart of the stunning Tasmanian wilderness.
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From £1535/$2965
Ultimate 10 - 10 Days
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Explore Tasmania’s famous National Parks, take a river cruise into the rainforests of the World Heritage Area, and get to see Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary. We’ll guide you on many of Tasmania’s best short walks, and throughout the tour you’ll gain an understanding of Tasmania’s fascinating history.
From £453/$875
Tassie 5 - 5 Days
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Visit Tasmania’s diverse national parks and wild places over five days. Starting on Tasmania’s East Coast, explore Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, and the Bay of Fires. Discover the alpine landscapes and wildlife at Cradle Mountain and the rainforests of the wild West Coast.
From £645/$1245
Super 7 - 7 Days
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Discover Tasmania’s world-class nature, wildlife, and history over seven super days. Explore Cradle Mountain National Park, the Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, the wild West Coast, Port Arthur and Crescent Bay on the Tasman Peninsula. Experience Tasmania’s world renowned walks throughout the journey.