Top Australia Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which Australia Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Australia Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Australia Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Australia Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne All Inclusive Bruny Island Day Tour Plus Guided Lighthouse Tour Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Australia Tours. Top 10 Australia 2026 Senior-friendly tours Australia The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Australia Top Day Trips from Australia Things to do in Australia this summer View all Australia Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Australia?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Australia are: Australia Luxury & Special Occasions Australia Luxury Tours Australia Tours & Sightseeing Australia Outdoor Activities Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in Australia →

Uluru Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

Experience the wonders of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory adventure. Travel in air-conditioned comfort, hear intriguing stories and learn the secrets of this …More

Alice Springs, Australia

4.6 (615)

Uluru Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

Experience the wonders of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory adventure. Travel in air-conditioned comfort, hear intriguing stories and learn the secrets of this...

18 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (615)

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$285

Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.7 (609)

Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (609)

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$236

Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic …More

Palm Cove, Australia

4.6 (569)

Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (569)

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$174

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

4.4 (548)

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim,...

10 hours

4.4 (548)

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$230

Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

Travel along the world-famous Great Ocean Road on an unforgettable day trip from Melbourne, packed with iconic sights and hidden coastal gems. This legendary stretch …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.7 (512)

Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

Travel along the world-famous Great Ocean Road on an unforgettable day trip from Melbourne, packed with iconic sights and hidden coastal gems. This legendary stretch...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (512)

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$83

This food and wine experience showcases the boutique and the more well know 3-4 wineries and culinary delights of South Australia's famous wine region - …More

Adelaide, Australia

4.6 (489)

Barossa Valley Food & Wine Tour

This food and wine experience showcases the boutique and the more well know 3-4 wineries and culinary delights of South Australia's famous wine region -...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (489)

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$125

Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

Visit some of the Yarra Valley's finest attractions from the picturesque Dandenong Ranges through to the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary. You will get to ride the …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.7 (486)

Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

Visit some of the Yarra Valley's finest attractions from the picturesque Dandenong Ranges through to the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary. You will get to ride the...

8 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (486)

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$137

Sip, Savour & Stroll: Barossa to Hahndorf

Barossa / Hahndorf Tours This food and wine experience showcases the boutique and the more well know wineries and gourmet culinary delights of South Australia's …More

Adelaide, Australia

4.6 (459)

Sip, Savour & Stroll: Barossa to Hahndorf

Barossa / Hahndorf Tours This food and wine experience showcases the boutique and the more well know wineries and gourmet culinary delights of South Australia's...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (459)

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$127

Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling …More

Perth, Australia

4.7 (450)

Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (450)

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$140

Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne

Escape the crowds and experience the spectacular scenery and sunset over the Great Ocean Road on this small group tour. Depart mid-morning making your way …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.7 (442)

Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne

Escape the crowds and experience the spectacular scenery and sunset over the Great Ocean Road on this small group tour. Depart mid-morning making your way...

11 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (442)

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$98

Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Enjoy the relaxed casual environment of Rottnest Island, one of the most unique islands in the world, just off the coast of Perth. After cruising …More

Fremantle, Australia

4.3 (441)

Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Enjoy the relaxed casual environment of Rottnest Island, one of the most unique islands in the world, just off the coast of Perth. After cruising...

8 hours

4.3 (441)

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$86

Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Tour from Darwin with Lunch

A spectacular Katherine Gorge day tour is one of the many unforgettable experiences available to you in the Top End in Australia's Northern Territory. Traveling …More

Darwin, Australia

4.5 (427)

Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Tour from Darwin with Lunch

A spectacular Katherine Gorge day tour is one of the many unforgettable experiences available to you in the Top End in Australia's Northern Territory. Traveling...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (427)

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$262

Premium Hunter Valley Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch from Sydney

Spend a delightful day in Australia's oldest wine production region of the Hunter Valley on this premium full-day tour from the Hunter Valley. Your guide …More

Hunter Valley, Australia

4.7 (416)

Premium Hunter Valley Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch from Sydney

Spend a delightful day in Australia's oldest wine production region of the Hunter Valley on this premium full-day tour from the Hunter Valley. Your guide...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (416)

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$209

Blue Mountains Deluxe Small-Group Eco Wildlife Tour from Sydney

AEA Luxury Tours is the proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, will operate for a minimum of …More

Sydney, Australia

4.7 (405)

Blue Mountains Deluxe Small-Group Eco Wildlife Tour from Sydney

AEA Luxury Tours is the proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, will operate for a minimum of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (405)

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$214

Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

Journey through the Western Australian wheat belt region to Wave Rock, one of Australia's most incredible natural monuments. Visit the historic township of York and …More

Perth, Australia

4.4 (405)

Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

Journey through the Western Australian wheat belt region to Wave Rock, one of Australia's most incredible natural monuments. Visit the historic township of York and...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (405)

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$188

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

After being picked up from a convenient central Melbourne CBD location in air-conditioned comfort on this full-day tour, your first stop will be the picturesque …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.7 (400)

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

After being picked up from a convenient central Melbourne CBD location in air-conditioned comfort on this full-day tour, your first stop will be the picturesque...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (400)

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$140

Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle …More

Uluru, Australia

4.7 (388)

Kings Canyon Day Trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru)

Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (388)

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$241

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120 …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.3 (388)

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (388)

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$109

Moreton Island & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Brisbane

Fully inclusive day cruise with no additional costs. Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail with See Moreton to discover this world-renowned island …More

Moreton Island, Australia

4.7 (367)

Moreton Island & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Brisbane

Fully inclusive day cruise with no additional costs. Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail with See Moreton to discover this world-renowned island...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (367)

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$169

Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

Witness one of Australia’s most spectacular and ancient nature experiences on our tour to Kakadu National Park. Spot numerous species of animals including being able …More

Darwin, Australia

4.6 (338)

Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

Witness one of Australia’s most spectacular and ancient nature experiences on our tour to Kakadu National Park. Spot numerous species of animals including being able...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (338)

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$206

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What are the best options for Australia Day Trips & Excursions?

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Which Australia Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Australia Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Australia Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Australia Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Australia trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Australia?