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The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Australia

54 tours  ·  from $67 a head

Good full-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Featherdale Wildlife Park: your most hands-on stop
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

1.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,471 reviews · 10 hours · from $148Our pick

This 10-hour Blue Mountains trip combines Featherdale Wildlife Park, Leura Village, Echo Point, and all three Scenic World rides. Your English-speaking guide, often a driver-guide such as Ben, Aaron, Tony, Max, or Jed, keeps the day moving. You return to Sydney by ferry, arriving at Circular Quay instead of sitting in peak traffic.

“Absolutely loved this trip. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t kind and all I saw was rain and mist but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the day. Ben, our tour guide, was amazing and fun, he made the day very enjoyable. Thank you”

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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet - Getting from Airlie Beach to the marina
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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

2.Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Red Cat Adventures takes you from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and two Hook Island snorkeling sites aboard a fast, stable catamaran. Expect guided walks, reef time, buffet lunch, brownies, fruit, and a friendly English-speaking crew. Guides such as Tristan, Jordy, Jade, Flynn, and Hannah have been praised for keeping the day lively and reassuring.

“I had one of the best days I’ve had in Australia during this tour - everything ran smoothly without a hitch. I was most impressed when I was honest about a certain disability and, instead of ignoring it, they helped to accommodate it and made sure I felt super comfortable. Everything was high quality (boat, food, snorkel equipment etc.), even the friendly tour guides. Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach are so beautiful - you’ve to see it in person! Even off the app I’ve been recommending Red Cat to my other WHV friends”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - The 45-minute crossing to Rottnest
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

3.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,548 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Take a 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, with your bike, helmet, and lock ready for the ride. Spend the day exploring bays, beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End, and quokka country at your own pace. Hotel pickup may be available, and snorkel gear can be added for $15.

“We had a great day! Courtesy transfer was extremely well organised, such as the bike rental. We had a lovely day on the island, exploring the beautiful beaches and spotting the little quokkas around (spoiler alert: they are mostly hanging around the cafés and restaurants :)”

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From Hervey Bay: K'gari, Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour - Starting in Hervey Bay and crossing to K’gari
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From Hervey Bay: K’gari, Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour

4.K’gari, Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,328 reviews · 9 hours · from $184

Ride a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD bus across K’gari from Hervey Bay, stopping at Central Station, Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, 75 Mile Beach, and the Maheno Shipwreck. Guides such as Hayden, Dean, Taylah, Steve, and Andy fill the long sandy drives with island stories. Lunch, ferry transfers, park fees, and water are included; a scenic flight costs extra.

“Loved all educational stuff. Dean was great - very knowledgeable and personable. Opportunity for interaction to ask questions is the one thing I was sad about. You see things your passing, things you've never seen before, but can't ask questions, unless you were the ones sitting right up there with the driver. Loved having the stop at Lake Mackenzie way more than I had expected.”

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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip - Snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks
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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

5.Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,108 reviews · 1 day · from $126

Take a 75-minute cruise from Brisbane or the Gold Coast to Moreton Island, then follow guides such as Ryan, Will, Jacob, or Darcy through snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, transparent kayaking, 4WD tracks, and fast sand tobogganing. Lunch is build-your-own wraps. It is fun, active, and tightly scheduled.

“What an experience! So much fun packed into a few hours, definitely worth doing this trip to experience snorkelling, kayaking and sand boarding. Guides were amazing. Big shout out to Steve, Ryan and Darcy, absolute legends! Lunch was class too. Catered to all of our abilities (we had a group of 5 ranging from ages 10-62!). Would highly recommend”

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras - The ferry ride and your seven hours ashore
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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

6.Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,668 reviews · 8 hours · from $67Best value

Take the fast ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island for up to seven hours of free time. Walk rainforest trails, swim, snorkel near White Rock, or add a glass-bottom boat trip, snorkel gear, or picnic lunch. The $67 base fare covers return transport, with child pricing for ages 4 to 15.

“Stunning scenery. Private time to explore, walk, swim. Don't miss it!”

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From Cairns: Full-Day Green Island Cruise - Leaving Cairns from Marlin Wharf
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From Cairns: Full-Day Green Island Cruise

7.Full-Day Green Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,584 reviews · 8 hours · from $77

Spend eight hours sailing from Cairns to Green Island National Park on a modern catamaran. You can snorkel close to shore, relax on the beach, or choose a glass-bottom boat or semi-submarine tour. English-speaking crew members, including Zack, Kate, and Andrea on some sailings, keep the day moving.

“The crew are great. I was very sea sick and the crew were empathetic and helpful. Good value for money.”

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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart - The Neck lookout and Bruny’s best panorama
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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

8.Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,331 reviews · from $129Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island with guides such as Mark, Bryony, Jodie, Nathan, and Pascal. You’ll ride the ferry, climb The Neck lookout, walk through rainforest, visit Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and sample chocolate, oysters, and honey. Hotel pickup within 5 km of Hobart CBD, ferry tickets, and the national parks pass are included.

“It was a great day out with Jodie. She was very knowledgeable and was a great driver. The ride was very smooth. She also structured the tour in a way that we avoided big crowds at lookouts and bush tracks! Thanks Jodie!!”

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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns - First reef site: Norman, Saxon, or Hastings
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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

9.Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,316 reviews · from $197

Travel 90 minutes from Cairns aboard the purpose-built AquaQuest to two outer reef sites on Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. Choose snorkeling, an introductory scuba session, or up to three sessions for certified participants. Crew members such as Miwa, Andy, and Chris have been praised for patient instruction and careful water support.

“Once in a lifetime experience. Anyone plans to visit Australia must keep this tour in his/her bucket list.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure - Whitehaven Beach and the walk to Hill Inlet
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

10.Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,307 reviews · 10 hours · from $183

Join Cruise Whitsundays for a full-day catamaran sail from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. You’ll get morning tea, a BBQ lunch, afternoon snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus a guided walk and fringing-reef snorkeling. Crew members such as Dakota, Mossi, and Alison have been singled out for friendly, helpful service.

“Such a great day! The team went above and beyond for the entire day! Special shoutout to Joel who was so accommodating with my gluten allergy and also for his amazing music playlist - everyone was loving it! :)”

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Cairns: Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Starting at the Reef Fleet Terminal
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Cairns: Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch

11.Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,298 reviews · 8h 30m · from $187

Cruise from Cairns aboard the 35-metre Evolution to Saxon and Hastings reefs. You get five hours for snorkeling, optional introductory or certified scuba, lessons, safety support, a BBQ buffet, and wine with cheese on the return. Crew members such as João, Phil, and Luca have helped nervous swimmers feel at ease, though seasickness can be an issue in rough water.

“The whole experience from start to finish was great. Very professional staff and great fun and the view of the barrier reef was amazing! I would highly recommend this trip”

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Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch - Seal Bay and the sea lions
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Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch

12.Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 16 hours · from $267

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by coach and ferry for a full day of wildlife and coastal scenery. You’ll visit Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and a wildlife park, with a two-course lunch included. Guides such as Richard, Jo, Hamish, and Scott add local stories, though the 16-hour schedule demands stamina.

“It was the best tour I had! It was a long activity but very worth it- well time-managed and I learned so much about Kangaroo Island in one day. Richard our tour guide was awesome- told every interesting fact/back stories there is to help you understand how things came about: history, flora and fauna, magma formation- love the details that he puts to it. Lunch was very refreshing and tastes really well, it was a treat to be honest. I highly recommend this tour to those who want to experience Kangaroo island but do have enough time to do it - very worth it!”

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Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne - Lorne, lunch, and the cost of a long stop
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Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

13.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,085 reviews · from $114

Spend 11 to 14 hours on a small-group Great Ocean Road journey from Melbourne, led by guides such as Ben, Sophia, Jono, or Jools. See wild koalas at Kennett River, hear the Loch Ard shipwreck story, stop at coastal viewpoints, and reach the Twelve Apostles for sunset. Pickup, WiFi, transport, and park fees are included.

“Excellent tour and my guide Woody was great. Very informative and considerate for all tourists. I must recommend this trip.”

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From Rainbow Beach: K'gari Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour - Central Station and the Wanggoolba Creek walk
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From Rainbow Beach: K’gari Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour

14.From Rainbow Beach: K’gari Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,075 reviews · 1 day · from $184

Spend a full day crossing to K’gari with guides such as Keith, John, Pete, or Phil. Ride a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD coach along sand tracks and 75 Mile Beach, walk through Central Station, swim at Lake McKenzie, float down Eli Creek, and see the Maheno shipwreck. Lunch, ferry transfers, water, and park fees are included.

“We had an amazing day out with our EXCELLENT guide Keith! We managed to fit in so much without feeling rushed at all. Keith provided so many fun facts and interesting history throughout the day which made it all the better! Excellent buffet lunch too!! Would thoroughly recommend this day out to everyone, especially because even though it was only a day, it didn’t feel like we missed out on anything! Keith also gave us a great sunset spot to check out after the tour - Carlo Sand Blow!”

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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel - South Whitehaven Lookout is worth the uphill walk
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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

15.Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,028 reviews · from $164

Spend about eight hours on ZigZag Whitsundays’ high-speed boat from Airlie Beach, with four hours at Whitehaven Beach, a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout, buffet lunch, and flexible boat-to-beach transfers. Choose the beach-only option or add a reef snorkeling stop with equipment included.

“Staff so nice helpful and friendly! Everything provided that you need. Food plentiful and delicious. Snorkelling spot perfect, saw plenty of colourful fish, corals, HUGE ray and a turtle! Dave, Jess, Emily, Fi, Cass, Mr Mustache, Mr Magnetic, Chickybabe and the others (did my best) are all wonderful, engaging staff. Definitely choose this tour, you won't regret it!”

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