The most popular day tours in Australia
The most popular day tours in Australia include Great Barrier Reef cruises and. But what is the number one experience?
Day tours in Australia are a big business. The Australian cities can be spectacular, but the real reason most overseas visitors come to Australia is the great outdoors. Often the best way to see the country’s nature and wildlife is on a day tour, and there are hundreds of options around the country.
But which Australian day tours are the most popular? To find out, Australia Travel Questions used global tours and experiences search engine Viator and searched every tour and experience it offers in Australia.
At time of writing, that is 4,188 tours. Putting them in featured order is not an exact way of identifying the most popular day tours in Australia, but it’s a pretty good proxy.
In compiling this list, there’s a one per city rule. Otherwise it’ll just be filled with Great Barrier Reef cruises from Cairns. So it’s one tour from Sydney, one tour from Melbourne, one tour from Cairns and so on.
Prices are correct at time of writing but may be subject to change in future.
Most popular day tours in Australia: Sydney and Cairns
Using this methodology, the most popular tour in Australia is a small group tour of the Blue Mountains from Sydney. This tour includes a visit to the novelty transport collection of Scenic World, and costs $269. BOOK NOW – or search for more Sydney tours.
Second on the list is the top day tour from Cairns. This is a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and diving cruise, which includes stops at two Outer Reef snorkelling hotspots and a barbecue lunch. Prices start at $215. BOOK NOW – or search for more Cairns tours.
Most popular day tours in Australia: Melbourne and Hervey Bay
The most popular day tour from Melbourne is a day-long bus trip along the Great Ocean Road. These small group, eco-friendly tours tick off the famous driving route’s highlights, including the Twelve Apostles. You’ll pay from $135. BOOK NOW – or search for more Melbourne tours.
The top day tour from Hervey Bay in Queensland, meanwhile is a full day’s outing to the world’s largest sand island. The K’gari Explorer tour (formerly known as the Fraser Island Explorer) takes in the island’s lakes, rainforest and beaches. It costs from $239. BOOK NOW or search for more Hervey Bay tours.
Most popular day tours in Australia: Port Douglas and Perth
Next on the list is Port Douglas, from where the most popular tour is the Silversonic Great Barrier Reef cruise. This goes to three different dive and snorkel sites on the Agincourt Reef, with prices starting at $272. BOOK NOW – or search for more Port Douglas tours.
In Perth, it’s no surprise to learn that the top day out is the return ferry trip to Rottnest Island. You can take the ferry from either Perth or Fremantle, and this is your chance to meet the adorably cute quokkas. It costs $79. BOOK NOW – or search for more Perth tours.
Most popular day tours in Australia: Brisbane and Hobart
From Brisbane, the most popular day tour is to Moreton Island. A package including the ferry transfer, kayaking and sandboarding costs from $149. BOOK NOW – or search for more Brisbane tours.
The top day trip from Tasmanian capital Hobart heads to Bruny Island. The tour includes lots of local produce tasting, an exclusive tour of the Bruny Island Lighthouse and hopefully some encounters with seals and penguins. BOOK NOW – or search for more Hobart tours.
Australia’s top day tours: Adelaide and Airlie Beach
From Adelaide in South Australia, the most popular day tour is to the Barossa Valley wine region. This indulgent trip includes several wine-tastings at Barossa Valley cellar doors and lunch. The tour costs from $159. BOOK NOW – or search for more Adelaide tours.
The top day tour from Airlie Beach, meanwhile, is a high speed boat trip to Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. Snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding are also included in the $189 ticket price. BOOK NOW – or search for more Airlie Beach tours.
Best day trips by destination
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