Top Australia Outdoor Activities

Q: What are the best options for Australia Outdoor Activities?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Australia Outdoor Activities are: Coffin Bay National Park Half-day 4WD Tour Yarra River Half-Day Rafting Experience Ultimate All Inclusive Blue Mountains with Scenic World Tour Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour Cradle Mountain - Hobart to Launceston Day Tour

Q: 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: Sandboard Hire: Lancelin Sand Dunes, Australia Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus DINOSAUR and FOSSIL ZOO TOUR Rockhampton Cairns Koalas & Creatures at the Pier View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Australia Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Australia Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Sandboard Hire: Lancelin Sand Dunes, Australia Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus Sea Acres National Park: Aboriginal cultural tour DINOSAUR and FOSSIL ZOO TOUR Rockhampton 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: Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast Lake Moondarra Sunset Tour (3 hrs approx) Breakfast Bushwalk & Clifftop BBQ Tour 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 →

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

Explore Noosa's Great Sandy National Park, only reachable by 4WD, offering an untouched and pristine environment for wildlife encounters. Get the chance to paddle alongside …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (451)

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

Explore Noosa's Great Sandy National Park, only reachable by 4WD, offering an untouched and pristine environment for wildlife encounters. Get the chance to paddle alongside...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (451)

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$126

Half Day Sea Kayak Tour from Batemans Bay with Morning Tea

This is the best way to discover the natural wonders of the NSW South Coast! Kayak along the coastline spotting wildlife such as dolphins, seals, …More

Batemans Bay, Australia

5.0 (103)

Half Day Sea Kayak Tour from Batemans Bay with Morning Tea

This is the best way to discover the natural wonders of the NSW South Coast! Kayak along the coastline spotting wildlife such as dolphins, seals,...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (103)

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$126

Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour

Cradle Mountain is a not to be missed highlight when visiting Launceston, Tasmania. Discover this amazing wilderness area as you enjoy around 4 hours exploring …More

Launceston, Australia

4.8 (99)

Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour

Cradle Mountain is a not to be missed highlight when visiting Launceston, Tasmania. Discover this amazing wilderness area as you enjoy around 4 hours exploring...

11 hours

4.8 (99)

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$126

Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

This is a great tour for those who only want to spend a half-day out or are short on time. We visit two areas on …More

Port Douglas, Australia

4.8 (448)

Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

This is a great tour for those who only want to spend a half-day out or are short on time. We visit two areas on...

4 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (448)

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$126

Self Guided E Bike Ride - Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail

Enjoy a self-guided e-bike ride through the best of the Tweed hinterland, finishing at the award-winning Husk Farm Distillery. Starting from our Mooball location, opposite …More

5.0 (18)

Self Guided E Bike Ride - Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail

Enjoy a self-guided e-bike ride through the best of the Tweed hinterland, finishing at the award-winning Husk Farm Distillery. Starting from our Mooball location, opposite...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$126

Kuranda 60 minute Quad Bike Experience and Petting Farm

If a quarter horse wasn't the kind of horsepower you had in mind to discover this working farm, swap to four wheels and take an …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.7 (7)

Kuranda 60 minute Quad Bike Experience and Petting Farm

If a quarter horse wasn't the kind of horsepower you had in mind to discover this working farm, swap to four wheels and take an...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (7)

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$126

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.6 (659)

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD...

9 to 13 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (659)

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$126

Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience

This is the very first tour in Melbourne’s metro area to offer an immersive, nature-focused experience that combines hiking, culture, and history. This unique journey …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (11)

Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience

This is the very first tour in Melbourne’s metro area to offer an immersive, nature-focused experience that combines hiking, culture, and history. This unique journey...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$126

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 (634)

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 (634)

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$126

Blue Mountains Sunset Nature-based & Waterfall Tour from Sydney

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Enjoy the changing moods of the region in the late afternoon sunlight and capture …More

Sydney, Australia

4.8 (170)

Blue Mountains Sunset Nature-based & Waterfall Tour from Sydney

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Enjoy the changing moods of the region in the late afternoon sunlight and capture...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (170)

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$126

Yarra Valley Redwoods Tour with Winery Lunch or Wildlife Option

Experience the best of nature and indulgence on our Redwoods Day Tour, a small-group journey through the stunning Yarra Valley with the option of indulging …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.9 (31)

Yarra Valley Redwoods Tour with Winery Lunch or Wildlife Option

Experience the best of nature and indulgence on our Redwoods Day Tour, a small-group journey through the stunning Yarra Valley with the option of indulging...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (31)

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$126

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

Short in time, on this tour we will pick you up from your preferred location then show you the city highlights and will take you …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (5)

Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

Short in time, on this tour we will pick you up from your preferred location then show you the city highlights and will take you...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$127

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

Lake Mountain Snow Trip including Yarra Valley Chocolaterie from Melbourne

Experience an action packed day on this day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and the iconic Yarra Valley departing from Melbourne. Toboggan, winter snow …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.9 (211)

Lake Mountain Snow Trip including Yarra Valley Chocolaterie from Melbourne

Experience an action packed day on this day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and the iconic Yarra Valley departing from Melbourne. Toboggan, winter snow...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (211)

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$128

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

SHORE EXCURSION - Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

THIS PRODUCT IS SPECIFIC FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS. Explore the beaches, national parks, rugged coastline and native wildlife of Bruny Island on this full-day, guided …More

Hobart, Australia

4.9 (57)

SHORE EXCURSION - Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

THIS PRODUCT IS SPECIFIC FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS. Explore the beaches, national parks, rugged coastline and native wildlife of Bruny Island on this full-day, guided...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (57)

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$126

With Broome Whale Watching you can rest assured you are in safe and friendly hands. As Broome’s most experienced eco-cruise company, we offer you a …More

Broome, Australia

4.9 (585)

Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome

With Broome Whale Watching you can rest assured you are in safe and friendly hands. As Broome’s most experienced eco-cruise company, we offer you a...

4 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (585)

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$129

Cairns Rainforest & Waterfalls 4WD Half-Day Tour

Explore the stunning rainforest surrounding Cairns in just a half or full day, making it perfect for travellers with limited time who still want a …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.8 (82)

Cairns Rainforest & Waterfalls 4WD Half-Day Tour

Explore the stunning rainforest surrounding Cairns in just a half or full day, making it perfect for travellers with limited time who still want a...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (82)

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$129

UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North …More

Port Douglas, Australia

5.0 (57)

UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (57)

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$129

Sydney: Sunrise Escape – Middle Harbour Kayaking Experience

Start your day in the most spectacular way possible on our Middle Harbour SUNRISER Sea Kayak Tour—a guided sunrise experience that reveals Sydney at its …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (19)

Sydney: Sunrise Escape – Middle Harbour Kayaking Experience

Start your day in the most spectacular way possible on our Middle Harbour SUNRISER Sea Kayak Tour—a guided sunrise experience that reveals Sydney at its...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$130

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Australia Outdoor Activities?

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

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:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

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?