Port Douglas
Daintree UTV Adventure and Cassowary Falls Swim
A small-group Daintree off-road tour with creek crossings, rainforest guiding and a swim at private-access Cassowary Falls.
1 to 4 hours
A$184.00

Adventure tours are for travellers who want more than just standard sightseeing. In Australia, that can mean active day tours, fast-paced outdoor experiences, adrenaline-focused outings, or guided adventures in places that are harder to access on your own. They are a strong fit for backpackers who want memorable stories, a bit of a challenge, and experiences that feel bigger than a regular day of exploring. Not every adventure tour needs to be extreme, though. Some are simply more active, more immersive, or more remote than the usual city-based options. This page helps backpackers find adventure tours in Australia that match different comfort levels, from light thrill-seeking to proper bucket-list experiences. If you are looking for tours that get you outdoors, get your heart rate up, or give you something to talk about back at the hostel, start here.
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Explore adventure tours in Australia for backpackers, from adrenaline-filled outings to active guided experiences in memorable natural settings.
Port Douglas
A small-group Daintree off-road tour with creek crossings, rainforest guiding and a swim at private-access Cassowary Falls.
1 to 4 hours
A$184.00
Port Douglas
A small-group Daintree day trip with off-road action, a waterfall swim, wildlife cruise, lunch and Port Douglas pick-up.
4 hours to 1 day
A$245.00
Port Douglas
Two days in the Daintree with a wildlife cruise, Mossman Gorge cultural experience and an overnight safari lodge stay.
1 to 3 days
A$331.00
Port Douglas
A full-day rainforest trip with river drifting, swimming, lunch, a Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony and an easy guided walk.
4 hours to 1 day
A$285.00
Port Douglas
A self-guided eBike ride around Mossman with GPS, plus winery and chocolate farm tastings, Mossman Gorge access and a river swim.
1 to 4 hours
A$179.00
Port Douglas
A short guided trike ride around Port Douglas with scenic lookouts, local stories and a different way to see the area.
1 to 4 hours
A$265.00