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: Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck Small Group Tour Great Ocean Road Discovery Tour-12 Apostles & Golden Hour Wonders Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River Mackay Half-Day Daintree Rainforest Tour Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary + High Ropes & Zipline Adventure

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 →

Puffing Billy and The Dandenong Ranges Private Experience

One hour east of Melbourne awaits the spectacular and majestic Dandenong Ranges. From the rolling hills, lush fern glades and towering trees, to quaint village …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (1)

Puffing Billy and The Dandenong Ranges Private Experience

One hour east of Melbourne awaits the spectacular and majestic Dandenong Ranges. From the rolling hills, lush fern glades and towering trees, to quaint village...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$248

Private Luxury Tour: Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Choose the luxury option and take a private tour of the Blue Mountains World Heritage …More

Sydney, Australia

4.9 (117)

Private Luxury Tour: Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Choose the luxury option and take a private tour of the Blue Mountains World Heritage...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (117)

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$248

1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.9 (145)

1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (145)

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$248

Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off

Discover the Southern Highlands Through Exceptional Winery Tours (only 1.5hours away from Sydney's CBD). Immerse yourself in the charm, elegance, and flavor of New South …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (1)

Sydney Wine Tasting & Southern Highlands with Pick up & drop off

Discover the Southern Highlands Through Exceptional Winery Tours (only 1.5hours away from Sydney's CBD). Immerse yourself in the charm, elegance, and flavor of New South...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$249

Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest

Looking for some adventure in paradise? Get high in the sky on a tandem skydive over Cairns with spectacular bird's-eye views of the Great Barrier …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.7 (58)

Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest

Looking for some adventure in paradise? Get high in the sky on a tandem skydive over Cairns with spectacular bird's-eye views of the Great Barrier...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (58)

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$248

Join us for an unforgettable journey along one of the world's most scenic coastal drives! Departing from Melbourne, our expert guide will take you on …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (1)

Ocean Road Private Tour from Melbourne

Join us for an unforgettable journey along one of the world's most scenic coastal drives! Departing from Melbourne, our expert guide will take you on...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$251

MPT - Blue Mountains Luxury Private tour

Experience the best of Victoria with this great value combo deal! Two luxury private tours at a very special price. Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (3)

MPT - Blue Mountains Luxury Private tour

Experience the best of Victoria with this great value combo deal! Two luxury private tours at a very special price. Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$252

Ultimate Blue Mountains Private Tour with Scenic World and Wildlife Park

Experience the Ultimate Blue Mountains an all-inclusive private tour to this World Heritage Listed National Park! Meet a Koala and Kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park. …More

Sydney, Australia

4.9 (12)

Ultimate Blue Mountains Private Tour with Scenic World and Wildlife Park

Experience the Ultimate Blue Mountains an all-inclusive private tour to this World Heritage Listed National Park! Meet a Koala and Kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park....

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (12)

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$249

Sydney Blue Mountains Private Tour: The Three Sisters & Beyond

The Blue Mountains is one of Australia's great natural landscapes — an uplifted sandstone plateau cut by deep valleys, dramatic cliffs, cascading waterfalls and forests …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (16)

Sydney Blue Mountains Private Tour: The Three Sisters & Beyond

The Blue Mountains is one of Australia's great natural landscapes — an uplifted sandstone plateau cut by deep valleys, dramatic cliffs, cascading waterfalls and forests...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (16)

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$251

Port Stephens, Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Learn how to drive your own 4WD in the Worimi Conservation Lands, Stockton Sand Dunes safely and hassle free, with experienced and knowledgeable guides. The …More

Port Stephens, Australia

5.0 (90)

Port Stephens, Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Learn how to drive your own 4WD in the Worimi Conservation Lands, Stockton Sand Dunes safely and hassle free, with experienced and knowledgeable guides. The...

3 hours

5.0 (90)

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$255

Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Waterfall 2-Day Tours

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Far North Queensland with this 2-day Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour Package. Day 1, explore the breathtaking Atherton …More

Port Douglas, Australia

5.0 (4)

Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Waterfall 2-Day Tours

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Far North Queensland with this 2-day Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour Package. Day 1, explore the breathtaking Atherton...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$255

Canyoning at Twister and Rocky Creek: Two Canyons In One Day

Experience two of the best canyons in the Blue Mountains. Twister Canyon is pure fun, with more water jumps than any other Blue Mountains canyon. …More

Blue Mountains, Australia

5.0 (6)

Canyoning at Twister and Rocky Creek: Two Canyons In One Day

Experience two of the best canyons in the Blue Mountains. Twister Canyon is pure fun, with more water jumps than any other Blue Mountains canyon....

9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$256

Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin

A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine …More

Darwin, Australia

4.6 (203)

Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin

A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (203)

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$256

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

Small Group Luxe Bus Great Ocean Road Coastal Spectacular Tour

Introducing a new era in premium touring along the Great Ocean Road. The Luxe Bus offers something unique and unrivaled for those who like to …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (2)

Small Group Luxe Bus Great Ocean Road Coastal Spectacular Tour

Introducing a new era in premium touring along the Great Ocean Road. The Luxe Bus offers something unique and unrivaled for those who like to...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$259

Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

Skydive Airlie Beach tandem jump from up to 15,000ft is not to be missed during a visit to the Whitsundays. With such stunning views over …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.8 (234)

Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

Skydive Airlie Beach tandem jump from up to 15,000ft is not to be missed during a visit to the Whitsundays. With such stunning views over...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (234)

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$262

Sunshine Coast and Noosa Private Tour Inc. 2-Course Gourmet Lunch

Embark on a personalised Private Guided Scenic Day Tour of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, tailored to your pace and preferences. We prioritise your choices, …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

5.0 (15)

Sunshine Coast and Noosa Private Tour Inc. 2-Course Gourmet Lunch

Embark on a personalised Private Guided Scenic Day Tour of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, tailored to your pace and preferences. We prioritise your choices,...

1 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$263

Eden Shore Excursion: Merimbula Coastal & Nature Tour

Looking for an unforgettable Eden shore excursion? Our 5-hour boutique small-group tour (max 10 guests) is tailored for cruise passengers eager to escape the big-bus …More

5.0 (6)

Eden Shore Excursion: Merimbula Coastal & Nature Tour

Looking for an unforgettable Eden shore excursion? Our 5-hour boutique small-group tour (max 10 guests) is tailored for cruise passengers eager to escape the big-bus...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$263

Walking with Wild Kangaroos Private Half-Day Trip from Sydney

This is no tour around a wildlife sanctuary. Instead, we head to one of a number of areas where you are likely to see wild kangaroos …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (49)

Walking with Wild Kangaroos Private Half-Day Trip from Sydney

This is no tour around a wildlife sanctuary. Instead, we head to one of a number of areas where you are likely to see wild kangaroos...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (49)

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$263

See more of the Great Ocean Road and spend two full days touring one of the world's most scenic coastal roads. Traveling in a comfortable …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.7 (73)

Great Ocean Road Ultimate Two Day Tour

See more of the Great Ocean Road and spend two full days touring one of the world's most scenic coastal roads. Traveling in a comfortable...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (73)

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$264

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?