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 →

Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

• Explore scenic bush trails, take in sweeping views of deep gorges and admire seasonal waterfalls. • Spot koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and a variety of …More

Adelaide, Australia

5.0 (12)

Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

• Explore scenic bush trails, take in sweeping views of deep gorges and admire seasonal waterfalls. • Spot koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and a variety of...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$87

Be amazed by the breathtaking landscape of this national park. As you follow the trails with your guide, witness an abundance of native flora and …More

Adelaide, Australia

4.9 (7)

Morialta Wilderness and Wildlife Hike

Be amazed by the breathtaking landscape of this national park. As you follow the trails with your guide, witness an abundance of native flora and...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (7)

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$86

Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit

Take a walk on the wild side and engage with some of Australia’s much-loved wildlife on a tour to Cleland Wildlife Park, just 30 minutes …More

Adelaide, Australia

4.9 (80)

Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit

Take a walk on the wild side and engage with some of Australia’s much-loved wildlife on a tour to Cleland Wildlife Park, just 30 minutes...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (80)

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$86

Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Enjoy the relaxed casual environment of Rottnest Island, one of the most unique islands in the world, just off the coast of Perth. After cruising …More

Fremantle, Australia

4.3 (441)

Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Enjoy the relaxed casual environment of Rottnest Island, one of the most unique islands in the world, just off the coast of Perth. After cruising...

8 hours

4.3 (441)

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$85

Old Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine Interpretive Tour (4 hrs approx)

Departing Mount Isa. This is a fully guided interpretive tour of the now abandoned Mary Kathleen uranium mine that was first discovered in 1954 and …More

4.8 (36)

Old Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine Interpretive Tour (4 hrs approx)

Departing Mount Isa. This is a fully guided interpretive tour of the now abandoned Mary Kathleen uranium mine that was first discovered in 1954 and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (36)

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$85

Sydney Shore Excursion: Half-Day Sydney City Highlights with Bondi Beach and Watsons Bay

When your cruise ship docks in Sydney, enjoy a 4 hour shore excursion to explore the city's top sights, as well as the eastern suburbs …More

Sydney, Australia

3.8 (5)

Sydney Shore Excursion: Half-Day Sydney City Highlights with Bondi Beach and Watsons Bay

When your cruise ship docks in Sydney, enjoy a 4 hour shore excursion to explore the city's top sights, as well as the eastern suburbs...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.8 (5)

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$83

Sydney Shore Excursion: Half-Day Sydney City Highlights and Manly

When you arrive in port in Sydney, take a 4 hour shore excursion to see the city's top sights and the North Shore. You'll catch …More

Sydney, Australia

3.5 (4)

Sydney Shore Excursion: Half-Day Sydney City Highlights and Manly

When you arrive in port in Sydney, take a 4 hour shore excursion to see the city's top sights and the North Shore. You'll catch...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.5 (4)

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$83

Fraser Island & Dolphin Sailing Adventure

Enjoy this half-day dolphin watching tour from Hervey Bay allowing guests to see, experience and learn about the variety of wild dolphins that exist in …More

Hervey Bay, Australia

4.9 (207)

Fraser Island & Dolphin Sailing Adventure

Enjoy this half-day dolphin watching tour from Hervey Bay allowing guests to see, experience and learn about the variety of wild dolphins that exist in...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (207)

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$84

Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner

Experience stunning views of Melbourne's skyline on this 3 hour kayak paddle along the Yarra River at sunset, led by an experienced, friendly guide. Explore …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.9 (195)

Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner

Experience stunning views of Melbourne's skyline on this 3 hour kayak paddle along the Yarra River at sunset, led by an experienced, friendly guide. Explore...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (195)

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$83

Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

Travel along the world-famous Great Ocean Road on an unforgettable day trip from Melbourne, packed with iconic sights and hidden coastal gems. This legendary stretch …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.7 (512)

Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

Travel along the world-famous Great Ocean Road on an unforgettable day trip from Melbourne, packed with iconic sights and hidden coastal gems. This legendary stretch...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (512)

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$83

Enjoy a once in a lifetime, close encounter with Humpback Whales! (June- November). Join us and our marine biologist on our Premier Whale Watching Cruise. …More

5.0 (426)

Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay

Enjoy a once in a lifetime, close encounter with Humpback Whales! (June- November). Join us and our marine biologist on our Premier Whale Watching Cruise....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (426)

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$83

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Palm Cove

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experienced Park staff. You …More

Palm Cove, Australia

4.5 (10)

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Palm Cove

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experienced Park staff. You...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (10)

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$83

Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise

A short and sweet Jet Ski Tour that will leave you wanting more! Start with a practice ride on our 1km track allowing riders to …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

5.0 (19)

Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise

A short and sweet Jet Ski Tour that will leave you wanting more! Start with a practice ride on our 1km track allowing riders to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$83

Melbourne Puffing Billy Train and Penguin Parade Day Tour Escape

- IMPORTANT NOTE for dates from Oct 1 to Oct 7: Puffing Billy + Penguin Parade are only offered on Oct 5 & 6, while …More

Phillip Island, Australia

4.6 (9)

Melbourne Puffing Billy Train and Penguin Parade Day Tour Escape

- IMPORTANT NOTE for dates from Oct 1 to Oct 7: Puffing Billy + Penguin Parade are only offered on Oct 5 & 6, while...

10 to 12 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (9)

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$83

Mooloolaba Whale Watching – Small Group Tour

SMALL GROUPS…. ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO MOVE AROUND! Whale watching like you've never experienced before. Our team gives you …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.8 (25)

Mooloolaba Whale Watching – Small Group Tour

SMALL GROUPS…. ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO MOVE AROUND! Whale watching like you've never experienced before. Our team gives you...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (25)

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$83

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 (221)

45 Minute Extreme Adrenaline Rush Ride

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...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (221)

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$83

Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After …More

Rottnest Island, Australia

4.4 (71)

Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (71)

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$83

Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour. Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle …More

Palm Cove, Australia

4.9 (302)

Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove

Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour. Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (302)

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$83

Gold Coast: Kayak & Snorkel Adventure with Marine Life

What sets our tour apart is our commitment to providing an exceptional experience that combines adventure, education, and safety. As the longest running and safest …More

Gold Coast, Australia

4.7 (152)

Gold Coast: Kayak & Snorkel Adventure with Marine Life

What sets our tour apart is our commitment to providing an exceptional experience that combines adventure, education, and safety. As the longest running and safest...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (152)

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$83

Join us on our newest Noosa sightseeing tour complete with bus transport to the summit of Mt Tinbeerwah. This tour is a captivating one-way e-bike …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

5.0 (59)

eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!

Join us on our newest Noosa sightseeing tour complete with bus transport to the summit of Mt Tinbeerwah. This tour is a captivating one-way e-bike...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (59)

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$83

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?

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?