Where to Book Australia Safaris — Our Top 15

ABC Reef Safaris - Leaving Port Douglas on the custom catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,443 reviews · from $458Our pick

From Port Douglas, ABC Reef Safaris takes you by custom catamaran to remote outer Great Barrier Reef sites for guided snorkeling. Marine biologists such as Zoe, Will, Paula, Sam, and Callum explain the coral and wildlife, help beginners in the water, and keep groups small. Gear, tea, coffee, lunch, and optional GoPro hire are included.

“Very knowledgeable and professional staff. Paula did an excellent job managing the nervous snorkers in our group dealing with 2 foot swells. Small group was the only way to see all the sea life and learn about the reef. Would recommend ABC and if ever back in the area would snorkel with them again. Very good lunch to boot!”

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Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

2.Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · from $148

From Cape Tribulation, you’ll ride a powerful rigid inflatable boat to two Great Barrier Reef sites for about two hours of snorkeling. Expect coral, turtles, rays, giant clams, and tropical fish, plus reef talks from an experienced crew. Pickup is available from Cape Tribulation accommodation, with groups capped at 25.

“Superb experience. Very knowledgable and absolutely well worth the money. Saw turtles, rays, giant clams plus many that I can’t name. The reef was out of this world. The staff were great but I cannot remember their names. A massive thank you and thumbs up 👍 👍”

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Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

3.Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $63

Set out from Christmas Cove with guides such as Elijah, Alex, Gracie, or Kimberley for a 75-minute coastal cruise. Watch for bottlenose dolphins, long-nosed seals, eagles, seabirds, and seasonal whales. The boat returns to the same meeting point, with life jackets, spray jackets, sunscreen, and baby harnesses supplied.

“Beautiful day out on the water, learning about the local coastline and surrounds amongst beautiful dolphins and seals.”

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Marine Eco Safari – Swim with Manta Rays

4.Marine Eco Safari – Swim with Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · from $466

Start at 8 am in Coral Bay and spend about seven hours snorkeling Ningaloo Reef. You’ll visit coral gardens, a sea turtle sanctuary, and Bateman’s Bay, where a spotter plane helps locate manta rays. The crew, including guides such as Lou, Bodie, Tash, Dan, and Kai, puts safety and reef care first.

“Whale sighting and snorkeling on one of the most beautiful snorkel areas in the world beautiful corals and a lot of fish to be seen”

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Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

5.Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · from $426

From Darwin, travel to Top End Safari Camp for a river brunch, airboat search for saltwater crocodiles, rescue-crocodile feeding, and a 10-minute helicopter flight. Guides such as Josh, Jake, Ellie, and Jock lead the day, with pickup, self-drive, and groups of up to 24 available.

“Great day shame we didn't get to meet Matt or do the helicopter ride,but Jake & Josh looked after us every well loved the aircraft boat”

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Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

6.Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 366 reviews · from $107

Spend about six hours exploring the Proserpine River and Whitsunday wetlands with guides such as Stu, Steve, and Ian. The day includes a two-hour crocodile cruise, tractor-drawn wagon ride, billy tea, damper, and a generous Aussie BBQ. Hotel pickup is offered from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, and Proserpine.

“This tour was very well thought out and interesting. We saw many crocodile and learned about local birds and trees. The lunch was delicious and the facilities were very clean! Highly recommend.”

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Don’t just Visit Brisbane – Experience our Moreton Bay Safari

7.Don’t just Visit Brisbane – Experience our Moreton Bay Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $315

Start at Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens River Hub for a safety briefing and jet ski lesson, then ride along the Brisbane River toward Moreton Bay. You’ll pass South Bank, the Botanic Gardens, Kangaroo Point, Story Bridge, city apartments, and riverfront homes. No license or prior experience is needed, and one jet ski can carry two people.

“You go around the Brisbane CBD. You don't see a lot of nature. The guide is friendly. I enjoyed it and would recommend it for anyone looking to see more of Brisbane's city from a different angle.”

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Yarra Valley Foodies Tour with Chandon and Kangaroo Safari!

8.Yarra Valley Foodies Tour with Chandon and Kangaroo Safari!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 304 reviews · 7 hours · from $123

Leave Federation Square at 11:30am for a seven-hour Yarra Valley outing with a small group and local guide. Taste sparkling wine at Chandon, cheese at Yarra Valley Dairy, wines at Yering Station, and chocolate at the Chocolaterie. The day ends with a sunset search for wild kangaroos, with guides such as Craig, Kurt, Elliot and Tom leading recent tours.

“Wonderful trip. Our guide Kurt was amazing. He remembered every single person’s name and spent time speaking to each person, making the whole day feel personalized and welcoming. His commentary was great and the pacing of the trip was perfect. We saw so many kangaroos on the safari - definitely the highlight!”

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Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour

9.Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $641

Leave Darwin at 1 pm for two days of Top End action: cruise the Finniss River by airboat, watch rescued saltwater crocodiles, take a 10-minute helicopter flight, sleep in a Deluxe Lotus Belle Tent, and return after sunrise breakfast. You can finish back in Darwin or continue your self-drive trip.

“The Top End Safari Camp Overnight tour was excellent the staff were well organised and friendly. The activities were fascinating and enjoyable and the food was great. We really enjoyed the glamming experience and are recommending the the tour to all our friends Thank you for a memorable experience 😊👍”

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From Airlie Beach: Two-Island Safari

10.From Airlie Beach: Two-Island Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 229 reviews · 3 hours

Spend two action-packed hours jet skiing around Daydream and South Molle Islands with Whitsunday Jetski Tours. You can ride solo or share with a friend, and no previous experience or license is needed. Guides such as Jarrod, Izzy, Darragh, and Brooke are known for clear safety briefings, humor, and patient help for first-time riders.

“For those that like the adrenaline, this one is hard to pass! Terrific guides and scenic surrounds combined with speed and adventure, time flew!”

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Coral Bay: Marine Eco Safari – Swim With Manta Rays

11.Coral Bay: Marine Eco Safari – Swim With Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $247

Join Coral Bay Ecotours aboard the Kurni-Ku for reef snorkelling, manta ray searches and wildlife viewing at Ningaloo Reef. A spotter plane helps find mantas at Bateman’s Bay, while guides such as Dan, Lou and Paul have been praised for calm help and clear reef advice. Gear, wetsuits, tea and buffet lunch are included.

“Brilliant day out the guides were knowledgeable friendly and fun. We saw southern right Wales, humpback whales and Sean with Many’s rays and turtles- it could not have been better”

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Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari – Great Barrier Reef Adventure

12.Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari – Great Barrier Reef Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 4h 30m · from $146

From Cape Tribulation, Ocean Safari carries up to 25 people by rigid inflatable boat to two Mackay Reef sites. Expect a fast 25-minute ride, two hours in the water, reef talks, snorkel instruction, and possible turtles, rays, sharks, clams, and tropical fish. Guides such as Josh, Cody, Liam, and Kiyanna help make the outing personal and safe.

“We had an amazing day with Josh and Cody were brilliant and very knowledgeable. We saw turtles and loads of beautiful coral and fish”

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Kangaroo Island: 75-Minute Coastal Safari

13.Kangaroo Island: 75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 1h 15m · from $62

From Christmas Cove Marina in Penneshaw, you’ll spend 75 minutes cruising Kangaroo Island’s wild coast with an English-speaking skipper. Look for dolphins, seals, sea eagles, and other birds while hearing about local wildlife, coastal rocks, and island history. Jackets and life jackets are supplied, but sightings depend on the animals and the day’s conditions.

“We were lucky to see tons of dolphins around the ship. Great explanations by the guides who really seems to love their work :)”

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Monarto Safari Park: General Admission Tickets

14.Monarto Safari Park: General Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 173 reviews · 1 day · from $38Best value

Spend a full day at Monarto Safari Park in South Australia, seeing lions, giraffes, rhinos, chimps, meerkats, and native animals across open plains. Ride the free Zu-loop shuttle, walk more than 15 kilometres of trails, and join daily English-language keeper talks. Bring your QR ticket, picnic supplies, and time to explore at your own pace.

“there were alot more buses this year which reduced wait times and made it enjoyable for adults taking kids.”

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Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs

15.Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $713

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon in a small group of up to 23 people. You’ll hike at all three sites, watch Uluru at sunset and sunrise, learn from an Aboriginal guide, and camp in tent cabins or swags. Guides such as Ty, Mishka and Lorrie have been praised for their care and local knowledge.

“I had one of the best trips of my life. The tour guide was awesome and new a lot about the Aboriginal culture. The places were spectacular. It's really worth it! The camping was also very good and comfortable.”

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