Top Australia Outdoor Activities

Q: Which Australia Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Australia Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Surf Academy - 3 Month Surf Instructor Course East Coast Australia 16 Day Comfort Tour from Sydney to Daintree 3 Days Kakadu Cultural Rock Art Experience 14 Day Tour from Sydney to Cairns Fraser Island and Whitsundays 15 Day Kimberley Ultimate Camping Tour 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: Multi-Day Fishing Safari from Darwin Staying Aboard a Mother Ship 3 Days Kakadu Cultural Rock Art Experience 9-Day Small Group Fully Accommodated Cape York 4WD Tour from Cairns The Explorers' Discovery Tour - Gold, Wine & Wildlife From the Mountains to the Bay - 4 Day Rediscovery Private 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 →

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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$125

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

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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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$124

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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$124

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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$125

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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$125

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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$125

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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$125

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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$125

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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$125

Buderim Forest Flight Owl Encounter and Tour

THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR FAMILY OR GUESTS. Bookings require a minimum of 2 spots and can accommodate up to 4 people. We …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

5.0 (19)

Buderim Forest Flight Owl Encounter and Tour

THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR FAMILY OR GUESTS. Bookings require a minimum of 2 spots and can accommodate up to 4 people. We...

60 to 90 minutes

5.0 (19)

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$122

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

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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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$124

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

VOTED #9 TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA 2026! VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD 2021! Multi award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Island’s …More

Magnetic Island, Australia

5.0 (1,482)

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

VOTED #9 TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA 2026! VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD 2021! Multi award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Island’s...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,482)

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$124

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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$124

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

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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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$124

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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$124

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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$124

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Palm Cove

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Palm Cove. Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail …More

Palm Cove, Australia

4.3 (47)

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Palm Cove

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Palm Cove. Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (47)

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$124

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove. …More

Palm Cove, Australia

4.0 (5)

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove....

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (5)

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$124

Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour

Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour Experience a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery with our Steam Train & Penguin Island Day …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.3 (46)

Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour

Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour Experience a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery with our Steam Train & Penguin Island Day...

11 to 12 hours

4.3 (46)

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$124

Croc Spotting Jetski Experience in Cairns City

Experience the thrill of jet skiing in Cairns with no license or experience needed! Join Terra Marine’s unique 1-hour Croc Spotting tour and explore the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.5 (4)

Croc Spotting Jetski Experience in Cairns City

Experience the thrill of jet skiing in Cairns with no license or experience needed! Join Terra Marine’s unique 1-hour Croc Spotting tour and explore the...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.5 (4)

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$122

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?

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

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?