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15 Day Trips in Australia to Give a Whole Day To

29 day trips  ·  from $67 a seat

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 day trips in Australia justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and still make the pickup.

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Early pickup from central Sydney hotels
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

1.From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

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

Travel from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura Village, and Scenic World with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Aaron, Max, or Jed. Feed kangaroos, see koalas, ride the Cableway, Skyway, and Railway, then return by ferry to Circular Quay.

“This was an excellent trip. Our tour guide Aaron was friendly and provided lots of information about the local area. The Blue Mountains are beautiful, my personal favourite was stopping at Echo Point. I would recommend this trip.”

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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Leura gives you a practical lunch break
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

2.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,420 reviews · from $150

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura, and Scenic World. You get three Scenic World rides, national park fees, a driver-guide, and a ferry ride toward Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Lunch and hotel drop-off are not included.

“A well organised and fun day out. We had some relatives visit from overseas and this was a great way for them to see and experience some of the gems of the Blue Mountains..”

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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip - The 75-minute cruise across Moreton Bay
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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

3.From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

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

Join Australian Sunset Safaris for a full-day Moreton Island trip from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Guides such as Ryan, Will, Darcy, Jacob, and Sam lead snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, transparent-kayak sessions, 4WD beach and bush travel, and fast sand tobogganing. Lunch wraps and equipment are included.

“Great day! So much fun and the tour guides were excellent. Would definitely recommend a trip to moreton island.”

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip - Searching for crocodiles on the Daintree River
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

4.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,961 reviews · from $164

Travel from Cairns in a small, air-conditioned coach for a Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony at Mossman Gorge, a Daintree River wildlife cruise, lunch, Cape Tribulation Beach, a guided rainforest walk, and optional local-fruit ice cream. Guides such as Patrick, Noel, and Michael bring the long day to life.

“If booking this trip in rainy season be aware that you might not be able to do all of the activities you have paid for in the trip disappointed that we did not get to mossman gorge and the ceremony. due to weather but also itinerary was changRead more”

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras - Seven hours among rainforest and reef
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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

5.Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

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

Take a 45-minute ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, then choose your pace for up to seven hours. Walk five national park trails, swim, snorkel, or book a glass-bottom boat ride. Add snorkel gear or a picnic lunch if you want an easier day.

“It was a wonderful experience travelling on Fitzroy Island with my parents! All of us enjoyed the Great Barrier Reef, which looked fabulous and indeed is a natural masterpiece!”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip - Your morning at B Finger Cairns Marina
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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

6.Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,528 reviews · 8 hours · from $166

Spend up to five hours at two outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns aboard AquaQuest. Divers Den supplies equipment, suits, lunch, guided snorkeling, and hot showers. English-speaking guides such as Vanessa and Mazie help nervous beginners with introductory scuba sessions.

“Vanessa and Mazie were amazing!!! I did an introductory dive, one with each of them, and Vanessa was super patient with us and it was awesome! The second dive with Mazie was just fabulous because we had more time to explore and really take in the reef! Lunch was delicious and the cruise manager was just as sweet as pie!! Truly an amazing Christmas I will never forget!”

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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns - Riding Skyrail above the rainforest
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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

7.Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,075 reviews · from $150

Travel from Cairns or the northern beaches to Kuranda by historic railway and return above the rainforest on Skyrail. Add Rainforestation, butterflies, birds, or koalas for an extra fee. Hotel pickup is included, but the day is mostly self-guided.

“Awesome waterfall and rainforest on the cable. Loved village market railway down with beautiful scene!”

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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns - The catamaran ride from 1 Spence Street
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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

8.Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 941 reviews · from $92

Take an air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns to Green Island, 27 kilometers offshore. Choose snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat, then add lunch, a semi-submarine ride, scuba, or Seawalker. You get beach time, rainforest paths, and reef viewing in an easy eight-hour outing.

“It was very professional tour. The boat has 3 floors and there were many crew members present who were very helpful. The ride was smooth. We took the glass bottom boat option which was great. It was really easy to board as that boat came to the main boat for us. We could easily see a lot of coral, clams and fish. Green island itself was very fun. Beach had chairs and umbrella to rent. Also a trail through the forest. And plenty of eating options on the little island.”

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Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns - Babinda Boulders and the first mountain swim
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Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

9.Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · from $121Top rated

Spend 12 hours with Uncle Brian’s Tours exploring Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, and Lake Eacham. Expect rainforest walks, several swim stops, hot lunch, snacks, music, and guides such as Conrad, Sam, or Troy, depending on the day.

“BEST TOUR FOR YOUNG FAMILIES! This is an idea tour for families with kids aged 5-10 and above. My 7 yo had the best time. It’s Cairns hidden little secret. Not only do you get tonnes of snacks which we know kiddos love but there are lots oRead more”

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Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart - Starting the food trail
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Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

10.Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · from $197

Spend about 9 hours and 45 minutes touring Bruny Island with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys. Expect a ferry crossing, local cheese, beer, wine, oysters, honey, fudge, mead, lunch, The Neck lookout and guided walks. Guides such as Murray, Dan, Claire and Liam are known for warm commentary and careful driving.

“You might think you are on a "small group tour" but in reality you are on the island with multiple buses and every location is swamped with tourists. Over-rated and we'd never do it again.”

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Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne - Meeting koalas at the conservation reserve
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Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

11.Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $125

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring Phillip Island with a local driver-guide. Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, pause in Cowes, walk the Nobbies boardwalks, and watch little penguins come ashore at sunset. General Penguin Parade entry, coach travel, and reserve admission are included.

“The tour was great. We managed to see some animals in their natural habitat The penguin parade tour is one of the best in Melbourne”

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From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner - Erldunda and the road to Uluru
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From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

12.From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $254

Spend a very long but rewarding day with Emu Run Experience, driving from Alice Springs to Uluru and back with guides such as Yad, Miguel, Matt, or Charlie. Visit the Cultural Centre, walk to Mala sites and Mutitjulu Waterhole, then watch sunset over Uluru with sparkling wine and a BBQ.

“Liked the guides, the scenery and the bbq. It was a long old day. I would suggest the overnight stop for most people”

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Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling - Snorkeling with turtles, fish, and coral
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Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

13.Lady Musgrave Day Trip from Bundaberg Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 683 reviews · from $240

Spend about 10 hours cruising from Burnett Heads to Lady Musgrave Island, with a marine biology presentation, reef snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat tour, guided island walk, morning tea, buffet lunch, and warm showers. Staff such as Danny, Georgia, Mandy, and Phil may add extra insight.

“The experience was phenomenal! I loved how relaxing the atmosphere was, how informative and passionate the staff were about their job and educating the visitors about the ecosystem at Lady Musgrave Island. The views are breathtakinRead more”

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Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time - Meeting in central Sydney at 7am
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Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

14.Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 643 reviews · 12 hours · from $120

Travel south from Sydney in a small air-conditioned minibus for a dolphin cruise, Hyams Beach, the White Sands Trail, and wild kangaroos in Booderee National Park. English and Portuguese guides such as James, Aurelio, and Al keep the day moving, with lunch in Huskisson at your own cost.

“It was a bit fresh to actually go swimming but the scenery was still amazing. when we werr at the national park with the kangurus the sun decided to come out :)”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - The ferry ride from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

15.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Spend a long, action-packed day on Moreton Island with guides such as Michelle, Ryan, Will, and Darcy. Ride a 4WD along the beach, snorkel around the Tangalooma Wrecks, paddle a clear kayak, and sandboard the dunes. Bring sun protection and expect a tightly timed schedule.

“I had a great excursion with Australian Sunset Safari. It was my first time snorkeling and Will helped me navigate the water. I had a life jacket but he also gave me a floatation device. It was also my first time sand surfing. I'm 6'3 and was a little tall for the board but still had fun. Darcy was also great hosting that event.”

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