See the very best of the country on our amazing range of Australian day tours, including wine tours, guided walks, food tours, scenic day trips, scenic flights and day cruises.
Choose from hundreds of amazing Australian day tours and activities from many of the country’s leading tour providers. If you find the same tour elsewhere at a cheaper price, we will beat it by 10%. Some conditions apply**.
Search all other destinations here.
Five top reasons to book with us
1. We’re Australian owned and operated
The Big Bus tour and travel guide is proudly Australian owned and operated, with a passion for local experiences. We work with many of the country’s leading tour operators.
2. You can book online or give us a call
Booking online is easy and secure. Browse our great range of tours and experiences at your leisure – and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, we’ll find it for you. Call our booking line on 1300 330 189 (Mon-Fri 8am-7pm AEST) or email [email protected].
Australian day tours and guided experiences: Go hot air ballooning in the outback. Image: Adam Ford
3. We specialise in small group tours
The majority of our tours carry 14 passengers or less, and offer a highly personalised experience.
4. We guarantee the best tour price and no booking fees
If you find the same tour elsewhere at a cheaper price, we will beat it by 10%**. We also guarantee that you’ll never pay booking or credit card fees on The Big Bus tour and travel guide. We will cover any fees imposed by our suppliers or tour operators.
5. Your details will be kept safe and secure
Book with confidence on our SSL encrypted website. You data and details will remain private and confidential.
Image courtesy of A Classic Carriage Hire
Save on top Aussie attractions
Travelling to Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart or the Gold Coast? Consider an Australia Multi-City Flexi Attractions Pass. Save up to 40% on many of Australia’s most famous attractions and things to do. Choose from five, seven or ten attraction passes. Your pass can be used in more than one city, over a period of three months.
Australian day tours and guided experiences
Best price guarantee
If you find the same tour elsewhere at a cheaper price, we will beat it by 10%. This best price guarantee applies to tours available on The Big Bus tour and travel guide website and does not apply to tours we offer via affiliate websites, including Viator.
To claim, please call our booking line on 1300 330 189 or email [email protected]. The tour must be available for booking on the date you have selected on the competitor’s website. We do not offer the guarantee on tours where a discount or promotional code from the competitor has been applied.
Australian day tours and guided experiences: Climb the majestic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Image: Bigstock
Gift certificates
You can purchase a gift certificate from The Big Bus tour and travel guide, which the recipient can put towards the tour or activity of their choice. Gift certificates are available to the value of $50, $100, $150 and $250 (AUD). Gift certificates can also be purchased for specific tours and activities.
Many Australian day tours will introduce you to the country’s unique wildlife.
Destination highlights
Looking for tours, activities and experiences in Australia’s major cities? Here’s a handy overview of the highlights. Simply click through to your choice of city and browse all the tours and activities on offer.
Sydney
Sydney has a large number of food walks and history tours on offer that explore the city’s colonial past, along with a variety of day cruises on the world-famous harbour. The Blue Mountains National Park and Hunter Valley are two of the country’s most popular destinations for Australian day tours.
Watch our video of top Australian day tours:
Top Aussie Day Tours (Part 1) – Tour the World TV
Looking for ideas on Australian day tours? In this episode of the Tour the World TV travel series we bring you part one of our Aussie Touring Special – showcasing a range of unique guided experiences from across Australia.
Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia’s unofficial capital of sport, culture, food, wine and shopping. The city has a large number of food, history and architectural walks, and guided walks through the inner-city laneways are also a popular option. Australian day tours to the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island penguins should not be missed.
Australian day tours: Visit the 12 Apostles on the famous Great Ocean Road.
Brisbane
Brisbane offers a number of food walks and history tours, and cruises on the Brisbane River are understandably popular. To the south lies the Gold Coast, which is a popular day tour option, while half way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast is the Mount Tamborine wine region. Shimmering Moreton Bay offers a number of day cruises and island-hopping tours.
Hobart
Hobart is Australia’s second oldest capital city. The Tasmanian capital offers a wealth of colonial architecture to enjoy. Guided walks around the city centre are a must, as are day tours to some of the region’s spectacular natural landscapes, including Bruny Island.
Australian day tours: Book a wine tour from Hobart.
Adelaide
Over in South Australia, Adelaide is renowned for its wine and food experiences. World-class wine producing regions such as the Barossa Valley can be easily accessed on Australian day tours from the city.
Perth & Fremantle
To the far west, and while Perth is the world’s most remote state capital city, it’s packed with cosmopolitan touring experiences. Food and bar safaris in the inner city will reveal a vibrant dining and social scene. With spectacular beaches and the beautiful Swan River, there are also plenty of activities on the water.
Watch our video of top Australian day tours:
Top Aussie Day Tours (Part 2) – Tour the World TV
Looking for ideas on Australian day tours? In this episode of the Tour the World travel TV series we bring you part two of our Aussie Touring Special – showcasing a range of unique guided experiences from across Australia.
Darwin
Located in the Top End, laid-back Darwin is the gateway to many of Australia’s most iconic landscapes – including Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land. Fishing tours are particularly popular, as are wetland cruises – where you can go in search of the infamous saltwater crocodile. You’ll also come face to snout with big salties at Crocosaurus Cove.
Image courtesy of Crocosaurus Cove
Cairns & Tropical North Queensland
In tropical North Queensland, two World Heritage-listed landscapes meet side by side near Cairns – the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. There are plenty of Australian day tours that will introduce you to these pristine natural environments. Prepare to be amazed!
*Applies to bookings made directly on The Big Bus tour and travel guide website and may not apply to bookings made via affiliate websites, including Viator.
**Applies to tours available on The Big Bus tour and travel guide website and does not apply to tours offered via affiliate websites, including Viator. If you find the same tour elsewhere at a cheaper price, we will beat it by 10%. To claim, please call our booking line on 1300 330 189 or email [email protected]. The tour must be available for booking on the date you have selected on the competitor’s website. We do not offer the guarantee where a discount or promotional code from the competitor has been applied.
Tour the World was produced by Late Night Media Productions, under a co-production agreement with Peppercorn Productions – publisher of The Big Bus tour and travel guide. Copyright © Late Night Media Productions.
Additional images: Bigstock
