Best of · BUS DAY TRIPS IN AUSTRALIA
The good bus day trips in Australia sell their front seats first and the great ones sell out entirely. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Leave Yulara 90 minutes before sunrise for Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, where you watch Uluru catch the first light with tea or coffee. Then visit Kata Tjuta and walk the rocky 1.2-kilometre Walpa Gorge track with an English-speaking AAT Kings guide.
“Comfortable bus, tour operator was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!”
Take a 25-minute ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then circle the island on a 90-minute air-conditioned coach tour. Guides such as Ella, Eli, Jess, and Richard have brought local stories to life. You’ll have free time afterward for quokkas, beaches, lunch, or a swim.
“had a wonderful day, the guides were great and the views amazing. Will definitely do again.”
Take a winter day trip from Melbourne to Mt Buller by coach, arriving directly at Village Square around 10am. You get resort entry and more than six hours of free time for snow play, skiing, tobogganing, village walks, cafes, and mountain views before returning to Melbourne.
“Thanks very much SnowBus for gaving us the great driver he drove us all very safely got very good driver we feel so safe with his driving. He is very accomodating too! 10/10 experience. I would recommend this to my friend if they asked how we get to Bhuller. TA Jona+2 others.”
Take the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island, then join a 90-minute guided coach tour with stops at Wadjemup Lighthouse and West End. Guides such as Eli, Holly, Max, and Mark bring the island’s wildlife and past to life. You’ll also have free time for beaches, quokkas, museums, or a bike ride.
“The tour was excellent! I enjoyed the bus tour. The beaches, the waves and birds are so beautiful! The nature is well preserved and taken care of. Note : This tour has no tour guide except for the 90 minutes bus tour. So everything else that you purchased online including the ferry to & fro is by yourself. What you need to know is the place (Perth or Fremantle) for you to redeem your ferry tickets to & fro and the bus tour (voucher). It's easy to use the ferry tickets once you redeem it. For the bus tour voucher, you can ask the information counter of where to go…”
Travel by bus from Hobart to Triabunna, then cruise Maria Island’s coast with guides such as Mike, Ruby, Tamsin, and Steve. See sea caves, beaches, seals, and perhaps wombats or Tasmanian devils before exploring Darlington’s convict buildings. Lunch, morning tea, drinks, and transfers are included.
“The tour was well-organized. The food was great as well! Good job to the team!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Penneshaw to Kingscote and nearby producers. You’ll see eucalyptus oil made, taste Ligurian honey, browse Kingscote, view giant Silo Art, sample local beer, and stop at Pennington Bay. English commentary is provided, and Alan is one guide praised by name.
“Belle découverte de l'île. Le petit point négatif : un peu trop d'arrêts à caractère commerciaux (3) . Dommage qu'il n'y ait rien (audio guides , papiers...) pour les français, ou autres étrangers, qui ne parlent pas l'anglais.”
Travel from Central Station to the Blue Mountains with a guide, Sydney Zoo admission, koala photo, kangaroo feeding, Leura, Echo Point, and unlimited Scenic World rides. Return around 6pm, then use your 24-hour Big Bus ticket to see Sydney and Bondi at your own pace.
“Great, it was amazing 😃 Thank you for interesting stories our guide Alfie😀”
Hire a private 11-seat bus and driver for about eight hours from Adelaide. Build a day around Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, wineries, breweries, cafes, or scenic stops. Amanda, Ashley, and Harmit are among the named guides praised for friendly hosting and helpful local insight.
“Had the best day with Amanda as our guide, tasted so many amazing wines and visited lots of great spots, she gave us a great overview of the history of Adelaide and the barossa”
Travel from Adelaide with an English-speaking guide, including Liz on many departures, for two full days on Kangaroo Island. Ride the ferry, walk Seal Bay with a private guide, visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, taste wine and honey, and stay overnight in a quality hotel.
“Covered so much in the 2 days but not rushed. Saw everything promised and had a great time. Liz is a terrific guide.”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
