SHORE EXCURSIONS · BY REGION
The best days ashore.
The 14 most popular australia & tasmania shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
One-hour small-group Sydney Opera House walking tour with expert stories, headset audio, and optional Opera Bar lunch.
Most Popular“Exceptionally professional experience. The tour guide was so clear and explained everything and answered all questions”
A 3-hour Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula shore excursion with sea cliffs, Tasman Arch, chocolate, lavender, and seafood—plus port pickup.
“Great tour, nice small group and our guide, David, made the day lively and informative. Saw absolutely beautiful sights.”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks in Sydney, with convict-era streets, heritage stops, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.
“Could have covered more territory at the top end and towards the bridge itself. But reasonably interesting”
Cruise-day Mornington Peninsula tour with Moonlit Sanctuary kangaroos and koalas, bathing boxes, Arthurs Seat views, plus lunch and wine.
“Bill was very knowledgeable and this was an interesting ship excursion. We enjoyed our day and trip.”
Hobart cruise shore excursion to Port Arthur with a small group, live guide, chocolate tasting, and a lavender farm stop.
“Port Arthur was fantastic and Ross was a brilliant guide however my booking included a harbour cruise and this was missed out? Would have preferred that to the trip to Lavender farm and chocolate shop. Feel we should be recompensed for missing out on harbour cruise which is why I only gave 3 stars for…”
A smart Burnie shore excursion to Wings Wildlife Park in Tasmania: 100+ animals, daily presentations, gardens, and conservation moments in 3 hours.
“Mark was a great guide, very nice and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our excursion with him”
Half-day shore excursion from Hobart with port pickup, hand-feeding kangaroos at Bonorong, Richmond’s convict buildings, and a panoramic drive.
“Driver was personable and informative. Bonorong didn’t have as many animals as I’d hoped but I admire the work they do and we were happy we visited.”
Hobart cruise shore day to Mount Field and Bonorong: rainforest walks, Russell and Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees, and Tasmanian devils.
“Fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable and flexible with length of each part of the tour. Really enjoyed the sites we visited.”
Half-day Sydney shore tour by air-conditioned minivan with port pickup, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, and Bondi Beach views. Max 13 people.
“The trip was canceled at the last minute and having a problem getting my money back. Had to walk the city with a map.”
Hobart wine shore tour: pickup from your ship, up to 3 tastings, historic Richmond Village, lunch on your own, cheese stop.
“Day trip was absolutely amazing. Ross is extremely knowledgeable of the region and so welcoming! Definitely recommend x”
Cruise-only shore trip from Melbourne: Brighton Beach bathing boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, and a guided Melbourne city centre stroll.
“Had a great tour of Melbourne beach and wildlife park including handling a Koala! The guide was very friendly and flexible with dropping us off.”
A half-day Sydney and Manly highlights tour with port pickup, harbor viewpoints, and a walk in Manly Corso—small group, live guide.
“The ship arrived early. We could not use our American cell phone to get early pick up. The driver and tour guide, John was excellent.”
Cairns crocodile and wildlife park tour with Hartley’s, round-trip transfers, and a wetlands boat cruise for close saltwater croc views.
A private 5-hour Melbourne-to-Yarra Valley shore trip with winery wine-and-cheese stops, brewery tastings, and Melbourne laneway street art.
“Very nice tour with Peter. Enjoyed our time touring the City. Peter recommended a very good Italian Restaurant for lunch.”
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