Where to Book: The 8 Best Luxury Day Trips in Australia

1.Litchfield & Berry Springs VIP Adventure Day Tours (group of 11)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $157Our pick

Join a maximum of 11 people for a full day from Darwin to Berry Springs and Litchfield National Park. Swim at four water spots, see termite mounds and waterfalls, and enjoy lunch, snacks, cake, tea, coffee, and drinks. Guides including Freddie, Jason, Darren, Joey, and Abby bring local stories and practical help.

“Enjoyable day out visiting 4 beautiful swimming spots. Lots of yummy food and drinks. Easy walking from vehicle. Wear your swimming outfits with something light but multiple towels are useful as 4 swims over 250kms.”

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2.Kangaroo Island Luxury Small Group ‘Island Life’ Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $453

Spend about nine hours exploring Kangaroo Island with a guide such as Franck, Dave, Mark, or Craig. Walk through Stokes Bay’s rock tunnel, search for koalas and Glossy Black Cockatoos, visit Seal Bay, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and round-trip pickup in a group capped at 12.

“Our guide Franck was exceptional. He is extremely knowledgeable about everything from the animals to the history of the island. He is great company, interesting and fun to spend the day with. This really was the highlight of our trip. One of Read more”

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3.Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $204

Leave Sydney at 7:30 a.m. for a small-group Blue Mountains day with a driver-guide, Featherdale Wildlife Park, a guided Wentworth Falls bush walk, Leura lunch time, Three Sisters, and Cahill’s Lookout. Guides such as Mark and Ben add history, wildlife facts, and flexible pacing. Hiking includes steep sections and stairs.

“We LOVED this tour! It was so interesting and beautiful! We got to experience so much in one day! The visit to the animal park was delightful and the koalas and other animals were a sight to see! We saw a crocodile, wombat, dingos and kangaroos! We ventured on to the blue mountains and enjoyed the commentary by our awesome tour guide Mark and the magnificent hike. Be sure to wear close-toed shoes! What a great day!”

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4.Yeppoon: Great Keppel Island Luxury Sail & Snorkel Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 71 reviews · 7 hours · from $120Best value

Spend seven hours aboard a luxury catamaran from Yeppoon, with snorkeling, swimming, SUPs, island walks, morning tea, prawns, wraps, and a vegetarian platter. The crew chooses the safest snorkeling sites each day. Bring beer, wine, or premixed drinks, but no spirits or glass.

“A fun and fanatic day out. Awesome knowledgeable staff who helped everyone feel safe, welcome and relaxed. Flexible structure meant there were options for everyone. Snorkeling was incredible - two perfect spots on the reef and great support from the crew to make sure we got the most out of our experience.”

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5.Litchfield VIP Tours, Litchfield National Park, Day Tours,

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 10 hours · from $155

Join Litchfield VIP Tours for a 10-hour, 11-person maximum day from Darwin. Swim at Berry Springs, Wangi and Florence Falls, Buley Rockholes, and Lower Cascades, with termite mounds, lunch, snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup included. Guides such as Jason and Daryl add local knowledge and easy humor.

“Sensational day today with Jason running a great tour! Berry Springs with lovely warm clear water, Wangi Falls for swim and hike, lunch with swim above Florence Falls, then walked down stairs tho base of Falls and had the VIP treatment of being picked up at the bottom where everyone else had to walk back up in heat 😁 Saw both Cathedral and Magnetic termite mounds and a couple of sneaky beers. too good!!!!”

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6.Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Private Luxury Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $197

Spend 4.5 hours with a private driver-guide, often Bob, in a comfortable Land Cruiser Prado. Shape the day around wineries, breweries, distilleries, food, and Hahndorf. The route can include Mount Lofty, Bridgewater Mill, Grünthal Brew, Melba’s Chocolate Factory, Beerenberg Farm, and time to wander Hahndorf. Tastings, lunch, coffee, and drinks cost extra.

“A most enjoyable trip tailored to our choice of destinations. Bob was very knowledgeable and made us feel very relaxed enabling us to enjoy Mount Lofty, Nepenthe winery, Hahndorf town and the beautiful scenery within the Adelaide Hills.”

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7.Adelaide Hills Luxury Wine Tour – Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $645

Join guide Matt for a private 6 to 8-hour Adelaide Hills wine day from Adelaide or Glenelg. Travel in a luxury vehicle, visit Deviation Road, Shaw + Smith, and changing boutique wineries, enjoy lunch at Uraidla Hotel, and shape the day around your group’s wine interests.

“Thanks Matt for our personal tour. We appreciate your attention to making our tour so special for us and our tastes in wines.”

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8.City and Bondi Beach Private Luxury Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $297

Your English-speaking driver-guide collects you from your Sydney hotel for a private four-hour drive through The Rocks, Woolloomooloo, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach, and Milsons Point. You get short walks, lookout stops, bottled water, light snacks, and time for a swim if you bring a towel.

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