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: The Gap and Natural Wonders Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour Full-Day Kangaroo Island Experience Departing from Kangaroo Island Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive GC Aqua Park 100 Minute Inflatable Water Park Activity, Southport

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 DINOSAUR and FOSSIL ZOO TOUR Rockhampton Sea Acres National Park: Aboriginal cultural 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: Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast Lake Moondarra Sunset Tour (3 hrs approx) Breakfast Bushwalk & Clifftop BBQ Tour Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport 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 →

Discover the tranquil beauty of Cairns’ Trinity Inlet on this relaxing 75-minute Cairns River Cruise—a perfect way to unwind and explore the region from the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

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Cairns Trinity Inlet Sightseeing Cruise

Discover the tranquil beauty of Cairns’ Trinity Inlet on this relaxing 75-minute Cairns River Cruise—a perfect way to unwind and explore the region from the...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (39)

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$49

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees & rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, & …More

Gold Coast, Australia

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees & rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, &...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

Explore Australia's World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda. The park is set on 100 acres (40 hectares) of pristine rainforest …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

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Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

Explore Australia's World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda. The park is set on 100 acres (40 hectares) of pristine rainforest...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

The Famous Red Shark Thrill Ride with Oz Jet Boating!

Feel your adrenalin rush on a 30-minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride. As the jet boat powers across Sydney Harbour, see the Sydney Opera …More

Sydney, Australia

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The Famous Red Shark Thrill Ride with Oz Jet Boating!

Feel your adrenalin rush on a 30-minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride. As the jet boat powers across Sydney Harbour, see the Sydney Opera...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (448)

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$50

Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience

Join our award-winning Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience in Coffin Bay. Wade out into the water and sit at our semi-submerged tour deck, …More

Port Lincoln, Australia

4.9 (160)

Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience

Join our award-winning Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience in Coffin Bay. Wade out into the water and sit at our semi-submerged tour deck,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (160)

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$53

Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you …More

Gold Coast, Australia

4.9 (96)

Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (96)

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Morning Cruise on the Murchison River in Kalbarri (April to Nov)

Experience Kalbarri's only River Cruise on the spectacular Murchison River in Kalbarri, featuring engaging and informative commentary throughout the journey. Perfect for those seeking a …More

Kalbarri, Australia

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Morning Cruise on the Murchison River in Kalbarri (April to Nov)

Experience Kalbarri's only River Cruise on the spectacular Murchison River in Kalbarri, featuring engaging and informative commentary throughout the journey. Perfect for those seeking a...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (112)

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Take a fun eco tour of Noosa River with one of our experienced guides. Learn the basics, improve your skills, get active and refine your …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

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Noosa Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson

Take a fun eco tour of Noosa River with one of our experienced guides. Learn the basics, improve your skills, get active and refine your...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Mt Buller Getaway Day Trip: Daily Departures & 6 Hrs Fun on Snow

Escape to the breathtaking slopes of Mt Buller on our exciting one-day snow trip! With daily departures from convenient pickup points in Melbourne CBD and …More

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Mt Buller Getaway Day Trip: Daily Departures & 6 Hrs Fun on Snow

Escape to the breathtaking slopes of Mt Buller on our exciting one-day snow trip! With daily departures from convenient pickup points in Melbourne CBD and...

14 hours Free Cancellation

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$53

Small-Group Trekking Experience in Daintree National Park

We venture deep into the Jungle only two kilometers from the Coral Sea on the slopes of a mountain blanketed in old growth rainforest amongst …More

Cape Tribulation, Australia

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Small-Group Trekking Experience in Daintree National Park

We venture deep into the Jungle only two kilometers from the Coral Sea on the slopes of a mountain blanketed in old growth rainforest amongst...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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Experience the beauty of Kangaroo Island first hand as your guide leads you past the dunes of Little Sahara and then on into the surrounding …More

Kangaroo Island, Australia

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Koala Walking Tour in Kangaroo Island

Experience the beauty of Kangaroo Island first hand as your guide leads you past the dunes of Little Sahara and then on into the surrounding...

1 hour 50 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (65)

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$54

Reimagined Great Ocean Road 1-Day Chinese Tour from Melbourne

Experience the Great Ocean Road from a fresh and unforgettable perspective. Departing early, this journey takes you straight to the dramatic western coastline, where you'll …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.4 (146)

Reimagined Great Ocean Road 1-Day Chinese Tour from Melbourne

Experience the Great Ocean Road from a fresh and unforgettable perspective. Departing early, this journey takes you straight to the dramatic western coastline, where you'll...

12 to 13 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (146)

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A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can! Fun for all the family. The perfect activity to do on your …More

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Hook A Barra Fishing Experience

A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can! Fun for all the family. The perfect activity to do on your...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (290)

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Overlooking the Tweed Valley, yet only 20 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, our award-winning farm delivers a unique experience of lovers of fun, food, …More

Tweed Heads, Australia

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Tropical Fruit World Farm Full Tour

Overlooking the Tweed Valley, yet only 20 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, our award-winning farm delivers a unique experience of lovers of fun, food,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (115)

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Follow your expert guide off the beaten track and explore some of our best kept hidden secrets. Visit spectacular locations like the highly decorated Deep …More

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Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer

Follow your expert guide off the beaten track and explore some of our best kept hidden secrets. Visit spectacular locations like the highly decorated Deep...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Lake Moondarra Sunset Tour (3 hrs approx)

The Outback has the most magnificent breathtaking sunsets. We take the opportunity to enjoy the views as the sun sets over beautiful Lake Moondarra. …More

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Lake Moondarra Sunset Tour (3 hrs approx)

The Outback has the most magnificent breathtaking sunsets. We take the opportunity to enjoy the views as the sun sets over beautiful Lake Moondarra....

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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Take a relaxing guided paddle around our own little slice of paradise only 30 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, any day of the week. Encounter dugongs, …More

Brisbane, Australia

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Raby Bay Wildlife Kayak Tour

Take a relaxing guided paddle around our own little slice of paradise only 30 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, any day of the week. Encounter dugongs,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Whale Watching Cruise in New South Wales

The Whale Watching Cruise gives you the rare opportunity to witness the majestic beauty of our migrating Humpback Whales. On the Northern migration we sight …More

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Whale Watching Cruise in New South Wales

The Whale Watching Cruise gives you the rare opportunity to witness the majestic beauty of our migrating Humpback Whales. On the Northern migration we sight...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (17)

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Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise

Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

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Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise

Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points...

50 minutes Free Cancellation

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$55

Great Ocean Road Discovery Tour-12 Apostles & Golden Hour Wonders

Discover the Great Ocean Road's coastal wonders, from charming seaside towns and wild koalas to the breathtaking Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Enjoy a …More

Great Ocean Road, Australia

4.8 (23)

Great Ocean Road Discovery Tour-12 Apostles & Golden Hour Wonders

Discover the Great Ocean Road's coastal wonders, from charming seaside towns and wild koalas to the breathtaking Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Enjoy a...

12 to 13 hours Free Cancellation

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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?