Tours and day trips in cities across Australia
The sights with published visitor numbers, heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out, city by city, from public data.
Top-rated experiences in Australia
The best-reviewed experiences in Australia from Viator, our tours partner: 5,338 to choose from, with the “from” price of each. You book on Viator, which takes payment and handles changes; free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $188.85 Free cancellation Likely to sell out
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $115.49 Free cancellation
Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $167.06 Free cancellation
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $93.70 Free cancellation
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $180.86 Free cancellation Likely to sell out
Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $100.24 Free cancellation
Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $36.32 Free cancellation
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $181.59 Free cancellation
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $199.75 Free cancellation
Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $199.75 Free cancellation
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $162.16 Free cancellation
Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $152.53 Free cancellation
All 5,338 experiences in Australia on Viator (opens viator.com in a new tab)
Prices are Viator’s “from” prices in US dollars as of 15 Sep 2026; the final price depends on date and group. We earn a commission on bookings made through these links, at no extra cost to you.
21 cities in Australia have a tours page: the sights with published visitor numbers, heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out. Largest first.
| City | Region | Population | Sights with visitor data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | New South Wales | 5,638,830 | 1 |
| Melbourne | Victoria | 5,435,590 | — |
| Brisbane | Queensland | 2,780,063 | 1 |
| Perth | Western Australia | 2,384,371 | — |
| Adelaide | South Australia | 1,469,163 | — |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | 640,778 | — |
| Newcastle | New South Wales | 508,437 | — |
| Sunshine Coast | Queensland | 398,840 | — |
| Canberra | Australian Capital Territory | 367,752 | 1 |
| Central Coast | New South Wales | 346,596 | — |
| Logan City | Queensland | 345,098 | — |
| Geelong | Victoria | 282,809 | — |
| Wollongong | New South Wales | 280,153 | — |
| Hobart | Tasmania | 254,930 | — |
| Townsville | Queensland | 201,313 | — |
| Cairns | Queensland | 153,075 | — |
| Toowoomba | Queensland | 142,163 | — |
| Darwin | Northern Territory | 139,902 | — |
| Ballarat | Victoria | 111,973 | 1 |
| Mandurah | Western Australia | 107,643 | — |
| Bendigo | Victoria | 103,034 | — |
Common questions
Which cities in Australia have a tours page?
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Central Coast and 11 more.
What currency is used in Australia?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.