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11 Half-Day Tours in Australia Worth the Day

11 tours  ·  from $63 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 half-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise - Daydream Island and Hamilton Island stops
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From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour - A small group with room for real help
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

2.Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $126

Review of Cairns’ fast, small-group Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour, with practical advice on price, timing, conditions, gear, guides, and value.

“Bucket list activity! Seemed good value compared to other trips. Lovely and friendly staff - Sofia, Bradley, Renee - they made everyone welcome, were very organised and safe. Music playing on the boat was a great addition. And they take photos with a gopro of everyone in and out the water as well as getting some pics of the reef which are amazing souvenirs to have.”

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Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour - Starting with The Rocks and Sydney’s early story
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Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting - Meeting at Lake Placid at 2:45pm
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Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting

4.Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 492 reviews · 150 minutes - 6 hours · from $81

Ride Grade 2 and 3 rapids through Barron Gorge near Cairns, with expert guides, rainforest scenery, safety gear, and optional transfers.

“Brilliant experience - our guide Jake was absolutely fantastic! The rapids met all expectations. Would 100% book this activity again and recommend to a friend.”

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Adelaide: Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour - Starting in Victoria Square at 12:30 p.m.
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Adelaide: Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour

5.Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 417 reviews · 5h 30m · from $63Best value

Taste McLaren Vale wines at two wineries, enjoy Adelaide Hills views, and watch the sunset at Glenelg on this relaxed half-day tour.

“It was great our tour guide Craig was lovely and the other guests were lovely. The wineries were great really loved Chapel Hill winery and its guide.”

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From Cairns: Green Island Half-Day Morning Cruise - A Comfortable Crossing on Reef Rocket
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From Cairns: Green Island Half-Day Morning Cruise

Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine - A four-hour route built for a short Hunter Valley visit
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Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine

From Cairns: Half-Day Afternoon Cruise to Green Island - Choosing snorkeling or the glass-bottom boat
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From Cairns: Half-Day Afternoon Cruise to Green Island

Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth - Starting in Perth and Guildford
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Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth

9.Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 359 reviews · 5 hours · from $74

Explore the Swan Valley from Perth with wine, cheese, gin, chocolate, friendly guides, and five hours of excellent value.

“i loved the tour today with Sue, so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, she looks like she genuinely enjoys her job which is lovely. It was so nice tasting unique quality wines, a genuine pleasure. Had a wonderful day and consider this good value for money.”

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Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour - Murrays Beach and Bowen Island from sea level
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Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

10.Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $104Top rated

Paddle Jervis Bay to Bowen Island and Murrays Beach, with wildlife, local stories, a rainforest beach stop, cake, fruit, and hot drinks.

“kayaking in Jarvis bay with Dane was the absolutely highlight of my nsw trip, I could seriously not recommend this more what ever your kayaking experience is . my partner and I will hopefully be back one day and I have no doubt Dane will go Read more”

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