Adelaide
3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour via the Great Ocean Road
A small-group 3-day trip from Adelaide to Melbourne with wine tasting, national park access and extra time along the Great Ocean Road.
1 to 3 days
A$2,100.00

Day trips are ideal for backpackers who want to see more of Australia without changing accommodation every night. They make it possible to reach beaches, national parks, wine regions, coastal towns, and famous sights that sit just outside the main cities, all while returning to base at the end of the day. That makes them especially useful if you are travelling without a car or only have a short window in a destination. This page covers the kinds of day trips that suit real backpacker itineraries: experiences that are scenic, manageable, and genuinely worth the time. Some are relaxed sightseeing escapes, while others are longer adventure-focused outings with packed schedules. If you are looking for the best day trips in Australia to add to your route, this subcategory helps you compare the main options and find experiences that make sense for your budget and travel style.
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Find the best day trips in Australia for backpackers, from easy coastal escapes to iconic regional highlights and guided full-day adventures.
Adelaide
A small-group 3-day trip from Adelaide to Melbourne with wine tasting, national park access and extra time along the Great Ocean Road.
1 to 3 days
A$2,100.00
Adelaide
A full-day Adelaide Hills trip with Mount Lofty views, Cleland wildlife, Hahndorf free time, plus chocolate, wine and cheese tastings.
4 hours to 1 day
A$250.00
Adelaide
A private half-day trip from Adelaide CBD to the Hills and Hahndorf, with flexible stops for small groups.
4 hours to 1 day
A$265.00
Adelaide
A 6-hour Hahndorf day trip with cheese, a gourmet lunch, beer or wine, and handy pickup from within 10km of Adelaide CBD.
4 hours to 1 day
A$155.00
Adelaide
A 2-day small group trip from Adelaide covering Kangaroo Island wildlife, coastal landscapes, historic sites and guided touring.
1 to 3 days
A$1,495.00
Adelaide
Spend a day out from Adelaide with a Murray River lunch cruise, scenic river views, coach photo stops and a sweet or savoury stop on the way back.
4 hours to 1 day
A$209.00
Adelaide
A private half-day Adelaide Hills trip with a local driver-guide, flexible stops and comfortable 4WD transport.
4 hours to 1 day
A$275.00
Adelaide
Small-group day tour from Adelaide with coastal lookouts, free time in Victor Harbor, and entry to d'Arenberg Cube with wine tasting.
4 hours to 1 day
A$250.00