
Byron Bay
Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour
A guided bush food walk in Bangalow focused on native plants, Bundjalung culture and traditional knowledge.
1 hour 30 minutes
A$75.00

Tours are one of the easiest ways for backpackers to experience more of Australia without needing a car, a big budget, or weeks of planning. Whether you are joining a guided city walk, heading out on a full-day adventure, or hopping on a scenic harbour cruise, tours can help you see the highlights while learning the local stories behind them. They are also a good option when you are short on time and want a simple, organised way to make the most of a destination. This category brings together the kinds of tours backpackers actually look for in Australia: practical sightseeing, fun social outings, foodie experiences, memorable day trips, and active adventures that suit a range of travel styles. Some are relaxed and easygoing, while others are built around packed itineraries and big bucket-list moments. If you want help finding the best tours in Australia for backpackers, this is where to start.
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Discover the best tours in Australia for backpackers, from easy city sightseeing and walking tours to memorable day trips and scenic cruises.

Byron Bay
A guided bush food walk in Bangalow focused on native plants, Bundjalung culture and traditional knowledge.
1 hour 30 minutes
A$75.00

Byron Bay
A guided Aboriginal walk at Broken Head with coastal scenery, local cultural insight, bush tucker tasting and bush tea.
1 hour 30 minutes
A$75.00

Byron Bay
An easy arvo tour with transfers, local brewery and distillery stops, and 10 to 15 tastings included.
4 hours 30 minutes
A$169.00

Byron Bay
A full-day Byron Bay drinks tour with guided tastings, lunch and transfers, visiting four local breweries and distilleries.
6 hours 30 minutes
A$229.00
Byron Bay
A guided hinterland day trip with a rainforest walk to Minyon Falls, freshwater swim, BBQ lunch and hotel pickup included.
4 hours to 1 day
A$169.00
Byron Bay
A short guided trip covering Bangalow, Cape Byron Lighthouse and sweeping coastal views, with transport included.
1 to 4 hours
A$99.00

Byron Bay
Jump from 15,000 feet above Byron Bay with a scenic flight, tandem instructor, 60-second free fall and parachute ride down.
3 hours 30 minutes
A$369.00

Byron Bay
A guided wildlife day trip near Byron Bay with koalas, kangaroos, birdlife, picnic lunch and return transport included.
7 hours
A$189.00

Byron Bay
An easy cultural walk exploring Cape Byron’s Aboriginal history, stories, language and bush tucker, finishing with tea and tastings.
1 hour 30 minutes
A$75.00

Byron Bay
A full-day nature tour through Byron Shire’s quieter spots, with waterfalls, tea-tree lakes, white-sand beaches and local knowledge.
7 hours to 8 hours
A$900.00
Byron Bay
Ride out after sunset on a guided e-bike tour from Byron Bay and see glow worms inside a 500m tunnel.
1 to 4 hours
A$125.00
Byron Bay
An evening hinterland trip with rainforest walks, waterfall swims when possible, a lookout stop, vegan dinner and glow-worm spotting.
4 hours to 1 day
A$139.00