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: Access the Inaccessible: Sydney Luxury Golf Packages Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course DINOSAUR and FOSSIL ZOO TOUR Rockhampton Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience Private Sydney South Coast and Royal National Park 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 →

Blue Mountains Wildlife and Wonders - Private Tour

Take in all the big, well-known sights, as well as secret, out-of-the-way vantage points! This is your personalised, private tour of the Blue Mountains - …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (5)

Blue Mountains Wildlife and Wonders - Private Tour

Take in all the big, well-known sights, as well as secret, out-of-the-way vantage points! This is your personalised, private tour of the Blue Mountains -...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$351

Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before with Global Ballooning Australia, Australia's #1 hot air balloon operator for over 30 years. Gently rise with the …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.9 (513)

Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before with Global Ballooning Australia, Australia's #1 hot air balloon operator for over 30 years. Gently rise with the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.9 (513)

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$352

Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise

Experience the ultimate private tour. Your journey includes entry to the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you’ll enjoy unforgettable encounters with koalas and kangaroos. Explore …More

Sydney, Australia

4.7 (39)

Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise

Experience the ultimate private tour. Your journey includes entry to the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you’ll enjoy unforgettable encounters with koalas and kangaroos. Explore...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (39)

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$352

Sydney by Night | Private Luxury Night Tour | 3 Hour Tour

Experience the vibrant Harbour City come to life after dark on the Original, Sydney by Night Private Tour. This 3 Hour, Private Tour takes in …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (19)

Sydney by Night | Private Luxury Night Tour | 3 Hour Tour

Experience the vibrant Harbour City come to life after dark on the Original, Sydney by Night Private Tour. This 3 Hour, Private Tour takes in...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$352

Nature & Wildlife: Australia's Hidden Side, Private Tour

Embark on an epic journey with a real Australian from the bush! Say g'day to koalas and kangaroos, soak up stunning views, and discover secret …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (371)

Nature & Wildlife: Australia's Hidden Side, Private Tour

Embark on an epic journey with a real Australian from the bush! Say g'day to koalas and kangaroos, soak up stunning views, and discover secret...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (371)

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$355

Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)

Explore Sydney Harbour aboard Coral, your own self-drive boat. She takes up to six passengers, needs no licence and is beginner friendly: anyone can captain …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (41)

Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)

Explore Sydney Harbour aboard Coral, your own self-drive boat. She takes up to six passengers, needs no licence and is beginner friendly: anyone can captain...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$358

Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Perth

The ‘thrill of the catch’ will be yours to remember forever, as you pull up pots of Western Rock Lobster (or ‘crayfish’, as it is …More

Perth, Australia

5.0 (3)

Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Perth

The ‘thrill of the catch’ will be yours to remember forever, as you pull up pots of Western Rock Lobster (or ‘crayfish’, as it is...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$359

Perth 2-Day Tour: Kalbarri, Pink Lake & Pinnacles Small Group

• Day 1 (07:30): Depart from City Center • Day 2 (19:00): Arrive back at City Center Available every Tuesday and Friday, Small Group (4-11 …More

Perth, Australia

5.0 (2)

Perth 2-Day Tour: Kalbarri, Pink Lake & Pinnacles Small Group

• Day 1 (07:30): Depart from City Center • Day 2 (19:00): Arrive back at City Center Available every Tuesday and Friday, Small Group (4-11...

2 days

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$362

Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Overnight Tour from Melbourne

Coast, cliffs, rainforests, and mountains – experience two of Victoria’s most iconic landscapes in one unforgettable escape. Enjoy a thrilling 2-day journey blending the dramatic …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.9 (13)

Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Overnight Tour from Melbourne

Coast, cliffs, rainforests, and mountains – experience two of Victoria’s most iconic landscapes in one unforgettable escape. Enjoy a thrilling 2-day journey blending the dramatic...

2 days

4.9 (13)

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$363

Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide

Join our Coastlines and Culture tour and experience the rugged Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road alongside the dramatic mountain landscapes of the Grampians, …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (6)

Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide

Join our Coastlines and Culture tour and experience the rugged Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road alongside the dramatic mountain landscapes of the Grampians,...

2 days

5.0 (6)

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$363

Discover pristine, white-sand beaches and secret waterfalls, tea-tree lakes far from the crowds and plenty of quiet water holes only the locals know about. This …More

Byron Bay, Australia

5.0 (8)

Chasing Waterfalls - Byron Shire

Discover pristine, white-sand beaches and secret waterfalls, tea-tree lakes far from the crowds and plenty of quiet water holes only the locals know about. This...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$366

Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour

Travel in comfort and style in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle with your experienced guide. Let us take care of everything for you in this private, …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (5)

Wilson's Promontory & Phillip Island - 'Prom & Penguins' Tour

Travel in comfort and style in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle with your experienced guide. Let us take care of everything for you in this private,...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$369

A low frills express tour of the Great Ocean Road designed for cruise tourists and others who have limited time but want to experience the …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (1)

Great Ocean Road - Private Express Tour

A low frills express tour of the Great Ocean Road designed for cruise tourists and others who have limited time but want to experience the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$372

Half-Day Private Discover Dive at Australia's Iconic Beach

Ready to try scuba diving? Scuba diving is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have. It's like being a kid again—you get to …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (4)

Half-Day Private Discover Dive at Australia's Iconic Beach

Ready to try scuba diving? Scuba diving is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have. It's like being a kid again—you get to...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$373

Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta 1-Hour Scenic Flight: Lizard Safari

1hr Scenic Flight: Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Lake Amadeus Fly over the Northern Territory's largest salt lake and witness the spectacular contrast of colors. Fully …More

Uluru, Australia

4.9 (24)

Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta 1-Hour Scenic Flight: Lizard Safari

1hr Scenic Flight: Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Lake Amadeus Fly over the Northern Territory's largest salt lake and witness the spectacular contrast of colors. Fully...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (24)

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$379

Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of …More

Port Douglas, Australia

5.0 (2)

Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$379

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Escape to the pristine white sands of Jervis Bay, often compared to the idyllic beaches of the Whitsundays. Known for its crystal-clear waters, stunning national …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (1)

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Escape to the pristine white sands of Jervis Bay, often compared to the idyllic beaches of the Whitsundays. Known for its crystal-clear waters, stunning national...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$383

Rottnest Island Skydive Including Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

Have you ever tried it? Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane? Harness tight, sitting in the door with your Instructor the deafening sound of …More

Fremantle, Australia

5.0 (3)

Rottnest Island Skydive Including Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

Have you ever tried it? Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane? Harness tight, sitting in the door with your Instructor the deafening sound of...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$383

Get Picked up from your Hotel in a European Sedan/ SUV or Luxury Van. Its a 4hr Tour Hotel to Hotel. Let us help you …More

Sydney, Australia

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Luxury Sydney Tour

Get Picked up from your Hotel in a European Sedan/ SUV or Luxury Van. Its a 4hr Tour Hotel to Hotel. Let us help you...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (14)

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$384

Take the plunge and tandem skydive over the Gold Coast's beautiful beaches. Your friendly guide will ensure your experience is one to remember for all …More

Gold Coast, Australia

5.0 (471)

Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

Take the plunge and tandem skydive over the Gold Coast's beautiful beaches. Your friendly guide will ensure your experience is one to remember for all...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (471)

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$385

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?