Top Australia Outdoor Activities

Q: Which Australia Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Australia Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Australia Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Australia Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Brisbane City View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Australia trip ideas?

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 →

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (933)

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (933)

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$59

Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary …More

Cape Tribulation, Australia

5.0 (926)

Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (926)

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$152

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Enjoy a guided rainforest …More

Palm Cove, Australia

4.8 (890)

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Enjoy a guided rainforest...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (890)

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$218

From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.9 (882)

From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (882)

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$163

Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour from Melbourne

Take in the spectacular Phillip Island Penguin Parade as you watch the colony of Little Penguins crosses the shoreline from the ocean. Heading out to …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.9 (872)

Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour from Melbourne

Take in the spectacular Phillip Island Penguin Parade as you watch the colony of Little Penguins crosses the shoreline from the ocean. Heading out to...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (872)

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$128

Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

Watch the Little Penguins waddle home at dusk. No big bus, just a small group and a great guide. Be treated to a visit at …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.9 (851)

Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

Watch the Little Penguins waddle home at dusk. No big bus, just a small group and a great guide. Be treated to a visit at...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (851)

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$172

Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

Taste your way across Bruny Island visiting some of our renowned artisan producers on an all inclusive adventure whilst discovering the spectacular scenery and cultural …More

Hobart, Australia

4.8 (832)

Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

Taste your way across Bruny Island visiting some of our renowned artisan producers on an all inclusive adventure whilst discovering the spectacular scenery and cultural...

9 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (832)

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$203

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests

Pickup from hotel. Why follow the crowd when you can flip the script? Our award-winning reverse itinerary tour from Melbourne takes you on a wild …More

Great Ocean Road, Australia

4.9 (826)

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests

Pickup from hotel. Why follow the crowd when you can flip the script? Our award-winning reverse itinerary tour from Melbourne takes you on a wild...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (826)

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$111

Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

Travel just 1.5 hours with a small group max 35 people to experience nature on a grand scale in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Blue …More

Sydney, Australia

4.9 (793)

Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

Travel just 1.5 hours with a small group max 35 people to experience nature on a grand scale in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Blue...

10 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (793)

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$149

Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond

Summit Mt.Wellington before enjoying a scenic drive along the Derwent River to Mt. Field National Park. Visit Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and end the …More

Hobart, Australia

4.9 (788)

Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond

Summit Mt.Wellington before enjoying a scenic drive along the Derwent River to Mt. Field National Park. Visit Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and end the...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (788)

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$132

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

An amazing and unforgettable experience. This is our most popular flight and with great reason! Combining both the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.9 (783)

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

An amazing and unforgettable experience. This is our most popular flight and with great reason! Combining both the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (783)

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$237

Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and …More

Palm Cove, Australia

4.8 (745)

Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (745)

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$132

Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach

Top deck cruising experiencing an outback sunset. Fully licensed cruise. Two course camp oven dinner under the stars. Table service dinner with outback hospitality. Bar …More

Longreach, Australia

4.9 (691)

Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach

Top deck cruising experiencing an outback sunset. Fully licensed cruise. Two course camp oven dinner under the stars. Table service dinner with outback hospitality. Bar...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (691)

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$127

Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure …More

Mission Beach, Australia

4.9 (691)

Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (691)

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$143

Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

Embark on an unforgettable one-day adventure along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, where stunning ocean views, lush rainforests, and fascinating history await. Start with a scenic …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.8 (677)

Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

Embark on an unforgettable one-day adventure along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, where stunning ocean views, lush rainforests, and fascinating history await. Start with a scenic...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (677)

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$69

Departing from Mandurah's Eastern Foreshore jetty, this 45 minute cruise offers amazing 360' views of the local waterways and canals. As you board The Pirate …More

Mandurah, Australia

4.9 (676)

The Pirate Cruise in Mandurah

Departing from Mandurah's Eastern Foreshore jetty, this 45 minute cruise offers amazing 360' views of the local waterways and canals. As you board The Pirate...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (676)

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$29

Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

Kangarrific Tours is excited to be able to offer you their Wine & Wildlife Tour.. We use a luxury minibus, our groups are small (11 …More

Sydney, Australia

4.9 (650)

Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

Kangarrific Tours is excited to be able to offer you their Wine & Wildlife Tour.. We use a luxury minibus, our groups are small (11...

10 hours

4.9 (650)

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$87

Maria Island Cruise & Walk Day Tour with Lunch (from Hobart)

Discover the remarkable coastline and history of Maria Island from both water and land, gaining a unique perspective on its ancient geology, secluded bays and …More

Hobart, Australia

5.0 (635)

Maria Island Cruise & Walk Day Tour with Lunch (from Hobart)

Discover the remarkable coastline and history of Maria Island from both water and land, gaining a unique perspective on its ancient geology, secluded bays and...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (635)

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$256

The Indigenous owned Yellow Water Cruises takes you on a discovery tour through the world famous Yellow Water Billabong. Operating year round, sunrise to sunset, …More

Kakadu, Australia

4.9 (634)

Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu

The Indigenous owned Yellow Water Cruises takes you on a discovery tour through the world famous Yellow Water Billabong. Operating year round, sunrise to sunset,...

90 to 120 minutes

4.9 (634)

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$74

Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch - Melbourne

The Great Ocean Road is travelled by more than 3.5million visitors each year. We have designed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour to avoid the …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.9 (633)

Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch - Melbourne

The Great Ocean Road is travelled by more than 3.5million visitors each year. We have designed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour to avoid the...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (633)

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$126

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Australia Outdoor Activities?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Australia Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Australia Outdoor Activities are:

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Which Australia Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which Australia Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

Australia Outdoor Activities 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 Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Australia trip ideas?

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