Australia · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES

9 2-Hour Experiences in Australia to Build a Day Around

9 tours  ·  from $48 a head

Good 2-hour experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise - Boarding at Southgate
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Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

1.2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,804 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

Cruise Melbourne’s Yarra River for two hours, with skyline views, city landmarks, gardens, commentary, tea, coffee, and open-deck photos.

“All went as expected, so no recommendations needed. Most enjoyable and relaxing.”

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Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast - Collecting your board and getting ready
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Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

2.2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,132 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $59Top rated

Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise with qualified instructors, soft boards, safety tips, and a strong chance of standing up in two hours.

“Our favourite experience whilst travelling the east coast!! Wow!! Kal was an amazing instructor, making sure we had fun and made sure we felt confident in the water. Kal was super helpful and would watch us in the water and give us some feedback. I’m quite nervous in the water but the sea was beautiful and I felt completely safe. It was so relaxing and enjoyable and we would definitely recommend this to anyone!!”

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Sydney: 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise - Check in at Circular Quay Wharf 6
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Sydney: 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

4.2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 756 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Review of Sydney’s 2-hour express whale cruise from Circular Quay, with fast access to open water, viewing decks, tips, value, and whale guarantee.

“A great experience. We had whales come right next to the boat for around 30 minutes. Would definitely recommend. You also get a great view of the harbour bridge and opera house”

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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson - The beach briefing is more useful than it sounds
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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

5.2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Learn to surf in Byron Bay with small groups, warm wetsuits, local instructors, safety coaching, and a real chance to stand up.

“The instructors were so patient with me despite the fact I was useless! They got me standing for a few seconds which quite frankly is unbelievable. Be prepared to be exhausted afterwards”

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Noosa Heads: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast - What happens during the two-hour lesson
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Noosa Heads: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast

6.Noosa Heads: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 644 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $59

Learn to surf at Noosa Heads with patient instructors, soft-top boards, warm water, and two hours of beginner-friendly coaching.

“10/10, the lesson was amazing and would definitely recommend! My instructor George was really friendly and chill, and had a great way of explaining everything. I've never surfed before, but with George's guide, I was quickly catching the waves and standing up for 10 seconds! It has been one of my favourite activities I've done in Noosa, and I can't recommend it enough!”

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Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine - Pioneer Bay at golden hour
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Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

From Fremantle: 2-Hour Luxury Whale-Watching Cruise - The Two-Hour Search for Humpback Whales
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From Fremantle: 2-Hour Luxury Whale-Watching Cruise

8.2-Hour Luxury Whale-Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 455 reviews · 2 hours · from $67

Cruise from Fremantle on a spacious catamaran, with expert commentary, warm seating, and strong chances of seeing humpback whales.

“Knowledgeable staff who went above and beyond. They brought my son to the front of the boat to be able to see the whales and really made him have the best experience. I would 100% do this again.”

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