Our experienced Aussie Team have hand-picked some of the best experiences to do in Australia. Whether you want to go on a cruise, scenic flight or a food and wine experience or maybe a day hike. We have loads of great options to suit all types of travellers. We hope you enjoy.
The Yarra Valley tour is a perfect match for wine lovers. Indulge yourself and discover award-winning vineyards, cellar doors, and wineries. We will visit four local wineries. Sample handmade chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Cream Company.
Take your time to spend a glorious afternoon amongst the flora and fauna of the Royal Botanic Gardens enjoying an indulgent picnic hamper curated by Luke Nguyen. Just collect your picnic box from Botanic House at your selected time, find a spot in the expanse of the gardens and simply indulge in an array of savory and sweet treats, where Australia’s seasonal produce has been blended in South East Asian flavors and native ingredients in a fresh modern twist, all paired with a bottle of wine
Winner of 2020 Best Tourism Experience, 2021 Best Tourism Operator & Attraction and 2022 Best Customer Service*.
The perfect day. Electric bike ride along the stunning coast followed by paddle boarding on the Onkaparinga River. Top it all off with a meal at a local eatery followed by a wine tasting in McLaren Vale. All in one day!
*Onkaparinga Business Awards
The Sydney Connection conducts inner city dining tours of Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Potts Point. Accompanied by a well-connected local guide, our walks are aimed at visitors and Sydneysiders who want to go ‘where the locals go’. We will welcome you like an old friend and take you where the locals dine.
We offer our guests the chance to experience Sydney’s fabulous small bar culture and dine at three different inner-city Sydney restaurants in one evening. It’s a great opportunity if you are only spending a short time in our city and want to gain an understanding of our food culture and night time vibe.
Bei is where our Darlinghurst dining tour begins. Located a few steps from the famous Darlinghurst Rainbow crossing and the high-energy pulse of Oxford Street. You can feel the grit that holds together this nightlife precinct, building on its rich history of gay-culture and the darker side of Sydney’s nightlife.
The Sydney Connection conducts inner city dining walks of Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Potts Point. Accompanied by a well-connected local guide, our walks are aimed at visitors and Sydneysiders who want to go ‘where the locals go’. We will welcome you like an old friend and take you where the locals dine.
We offer our guests the chance to experience Sydney’s fabulous small bar culture and dine at four different inner-city Sydney restaurants in one evening. It’s a great opportunity if you are only spending a short time in our city and want to gain an understanding of our food culture and night time vibe.
You can also ask your guide all your Sydney questions: our history, the demographics of the precinct, the latest real estate prices or just where to go for breakfast.
Potts Point has been entertaining locals & visitors alike since the 1940’s and she does it well. Whether your dining alfresco on a vibrant laneway or in an eccentric old terrace house on a back street.
Today is all about completely immersing yourself in quintessential Australian beach culture. Your local Splendour host will meet you bright and early at your hotel for an exclusive day exploring the best of Sydney’s Eastern beaches. Experience one of the most stunning coastal walks in Australia – taking you from Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach, and all the wonderful hidden beaches and coves in between. As you will be covering about 6 kilometres (4 miles) of coastline on foot be sure to wear your most comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen.
We’ve also arranged a private surf lesson on Bondi Beach with a highly experienced local instructor. No matter what your skill level, there is nothing better than experiencing Aussie beach culture from a board on Bondi Beach.
When you’re full of smiles, sun kissed and feel like a local, we’ll take you back to your hotel.
7.30am – 3pm
If you are a huge foodie, or just want something different to do in Adelaide, this food history tour is for you!
On this two-hour Adelaide food tour, discover the local meats and sweets of South Australia with a small group. As we detail the history of these locally made products, you’ll taste the city’s best chocolate, nuts, and iced coffee, plus oddities we grow up eating in Adelaide: a frog cake and some fritz. Finally, lunch will be provided from within the market at a popular bakery (a meat pie/pasty etc of your choice). You’ll take away a surprise dessert plus extra goodies to continue your Adelaide food journey!
*Vegetarians can be catered for if requested on booking or via email. Please nominate if you’d like a spinach and fetta roll, vegetarian pasty or vegan pasty so we can ensure this is reserved for you on the day.
*Children will receive a flavoured milk or juice instead of iced coffee unless requested otherwise.
*Tours run with a minimum of two guests.
Do you have a free day on Kangaroo Island, and wanting something fun to do? Discover nature & wildlife and Kangaroo Island wine & local produce on this fantastic new day tour. Apart from its amazing wildlife, Kangaroo Island is well known for its thriving food & wine industry and your local guide will introduce you to some of the island’s leading creators where you will taste some local Kangaroo Island produce. This tour departs from Penneshaw, American River and Kingscote hotels, and you will need to select your departure option at time of booking.
Make an appointment for your private 50-minute tastings & platter activity.
We tell the stories of our vineyard and our wines, and answer all your questions. Enjoy the art by Susan Denny in our authentic industrial workplace Cellar Door!
There are some places in the wilderness where nature over delivers and gliding downstream on the Kangaroo River from Beehive Point to the mouth of Yarrunga Creek with the backdrop of the Morton National Park in Kangaroo Valley, is one such place. It’s the MUST DO wildlife experience in NSW with its eerily beautiful backdrop of a convict-built sandstone road, winding uphill and linking the rainforest with our colonial past. Home to the majestic azure kingfisher, wedge-tail eagle, diamond python, rock wallaby, white-breasted sea eagle, water dragon and more, this is nature at its best, untouched and wild. On the drive down through the rainforest it is usual to see kangaroos, wombats and echidnas.
A 5-6-hour afternoon and evening experience you will never forget, this cruise is unique in Australia.
Embark on a journey of the senses as you wine, dine and savour the rich cultural flavours of this renowned location.
We have partnered with the oldest Australian owned/ operated pearl farm, Cygnet Bay Pearls, to give an interactive experience of wild pearl harvesting in the ocean, followed by enjoying this valuable pearl meat delicacy, and admiring the stunning pearl display on board.
Complimentary drinks are served throughout the cruise: your 7-course seafood banquet menu is paired with a selection of premium still and sparkling wines from Howard Park, plus local and international beers, and soft drinks. oak up the magic of what will feel like your very own Broome sunset, while relaxing on the front deck.
Take advantage of this exclusive vantage point to capture photos and videos to your heart’s content. You are not only watching this incredible sunset, you are part of it.
Wine, Food & Chocolate!
Enjoy Yarra Valley Wineries in our air-conditioned vehicles from approx. 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Wine Tasting at 4 beautiful venues morning through afternoon. Including lunch; either one course à la carte or shared italian style lunch with a glass of wine.
A visit to The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.. (Venues are dependent on availability)
Our recommended venues;
Rob Dolan Wines , Hanrahan Vineyard, Helen & Joey Estate, Yering Farm, Coldstream Hills, St, Huberts Vineyard, Domaine Chandon, Punt Road Winery, Helen’s HIll Estate, Badger’s Brook, Coombe Yarra Valley, Seville Hill, Many Hands Winery, Seville Estate, Medhurst Wines, Tokar Estate, Rochford Wines, Corniola Wines…
Planning a night out with friends or loved ones during Vivid? Get out your scrunchies, sweatbands and fluro spandex and join us for a funky, old-school party cruise with a three course menu!
Girls and guys just wanna have fun aboard our Vivid Retro Party Boat on Sydney Harbour under the glowing lights of the Vivid Festival! Get emerged in some retro decor and memorabilia, grab a drink from the bar and get settled in for a delicious ginger food. Don’t forget to grab some goodies from the 90s candy bar and enjoy the gorgeous sights from the observation deck. Before you know it, you’ll be ready to cut your best shapes on the dance floor as your retro DJ plays the most bangin’ beats from the 80’s & 90’s.
This is a hands-on Gin making from scratch experience like no other!
The first on the Australian Mainland and still the best!
You’ll learn our unique method of selecting, combining and balancing Gin botanicals to make your very on recipe. You’ll then have it distilled while you enjoy a 3 course lunch with a glass of wine or two. Then take home your very own, one of a kind, bottle of Gin
Departing from Brisbane, the Classic Whale Watching Day Cruise takes you across the bay to Moreton Island, where you can enjoy a short stop at Tangalooma Island Resort before venturing out into Moreton Bay to search for humpback whales. From the comfort of Australia’s largest, purpose built whale watching vessel, encounter these gentle giants up close and in their natural environment. Lunch is served on board. Enjoy another short stop at the resort – perfect for relaxing on the beach or grabbing an ice cream, before heading back to Brisbane.
Offering a land based tour that provide you with unique and memorable experiences within the beautiful Whitsunday Region tailoring a day trip to your individual desires.
Specialising in Families, Groups & Couples and with no more than 4 guests at a time our newly appointed Jeep’s are for your own exclusive private use. So whether it is visiting local attractions, sightseeing, exploring the coastline, or just relaxing at your own private beach for the day then this unique tour is for you.
Let take you for a closer look at the hidden gems that abound Bowen and this magnificent and unique part of the Australian Coast in the comfort and safety of the worlds most renown adventure vehicles. Don’t Dream it! Book It.
We are proud to give you Kangaroo Island as though you were driving yourself. Join us and hop on or off along our trail as you please. Having too good a time at a particular cellar door, or enjoying lunch a little too much? Stay on and catch a later bus! With a bit of planning you truly can Customise Your Tour.
A food experience like no other. Our chef takes you on a guided tour of the Port Douglas region, collecting fresh produce from local farms for a delicious three course lunch starring Barramundi. Take in the tropical scenery. Meet local farmers, hear stories and taste produce. Lunch is served a local winery and where you will enjoy a tasting. Sharing the experience with a small group of people guarantees a personal experience. We are passionate about the region and it’s produce and love sharing it with visitors. Farm store and cellar door sales avail
Please note that the tour operates Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Treat mum to 3 hours on Sydney Harbour with a freshly prepared seafood and carvery lunch, live music and the best harbour views in the world!
Come aboard and we’ll make mum’s day with a welcome glass of bubbles and a beautiful chrysanthemum as you settle in aboard your 3-hour cruise on spectacular Sydney Harbour. Sway to the rhythms of live music and easy-listening pop as you indulge in a delicious seafood and carvery buffet lunch followed by a selection of delicious cakes, fresh seasonal fruit, coffee and tea. Enjoy a cool drink from the bar and let time pass you by as you embrace the spectacular harbour views!
Take a hike in the stunning Dandenong Ranges and explore Victoria’s famous Yarra Valley.
We embark on an easy to moderate 6.6km hike in the Eastern Sherbrooke Forest through towering Mountain Ash trees and wetland ferns. Keep your eyes open for lyrebirds, wombats, wallabies, and echidnas that call the forest home.
Next up, we pull into one of Yarra Valley’s favourite wineries, YarraWood Estate, for lunch. There’s plenty of time for wine tasting too if you choose. After lunch, we skip over the road to visit craft beer brewery Matilda Bay, before jumping back in the van to visit the lads at Payten & Jones for more good wine and great tunes.
We top the day off with a visit to Four Pillars, a small craft distillery (that’s been named the world’s leading gin producer two years in a row) before hitting the road and returning to Melbourne.
Tastings at Yarrawood Estate and Four Pillars Gin Distillery are included.
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