The 7 Bus Day Trips in Australia That Earn the Fare

1.Yulara: Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta Day Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 469 reviews · 5 hours · from $140Our pick

Leave Yulara about 90 minutes before sunrise for Uluru views, hot tea or coffee, and commentary on Anangu culture and the Red Centre. Then visit Kata Tjuta, pause at a lookout, and walk the rocky 1.2-kilometre track through Walpa Gorge. Guides such as Glenn, Hayley, Alex, and Dani add useful local detail.

“Glenn was excellent and he added a personal context that was really appreciated to the overall tour.”

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2.From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 1 day · from $112Best value

Take the 25-minute ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then circle the island on a 90-minute air-conditioned coach tour with an English-speaking guide. You’ll hear stories of Wadjemup, spot beaches and bays, visit the area around Wadjemup Lighthouse, and have free time for swimming, food, quokkas, or a bike ride before returning.

“Smooth travel on ferry and bus. Great service, polite and happy employees. Excellent guide on bus - Ms Ella”

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3.From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Travel from Perth to Rottnest Island by ferry, then join a 90-minute guided coach tour with stops at Wadjemup Lighthouse and West End. Your English-speaking guide explains the island’s wildlife, culture, and past, while free time lets you find quokkas, visit beaches, or rent a bike. Guides such as Eli, Holly, Max, and Mark have earned praise for their clear commentary.

“It was fantastic we had plenty of time to explore and then the guided tour was great Max and Mark were full of information and very helpful. Would do it again”

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4.From Hobart: Day Tour to Maria Island with Bus Connection

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 11 hours · from $230

Travel by bus from Hobart to Triabunna, then cruise Maria Island’s coast with guides such as Michael, Tamsin, Ruby, and Steve. Expect sea caves, beaches, seals, dolphins, fossils, lunch on board, and two hours at Darlington for convict history and wombat sightings. Central pickup is included, but hotel pickup is not.

“trip was amazing! 😍 we have seen so many interesting places and wombats! highly recommend to everyone!”

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5.Kangaroo Island: Half-Day Tour Guided Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 24 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Travel from Penneshaw to Kingscote and back by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Ligurian Bee Co, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island Brewery, and Pennington Bay. You’ll taste local honey, sample beer or cider if you’re 18 or older, see silo art, and hear English commentary from your driver-guide.

“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.”

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6.Blue Mountains Day Tour & Hop-on, Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Travel from Central Station to Sydney Zoo, Leura, Echo Point, and Scenic World with an English-speaking guide. You’ll meet Australian wildlife, ride Scenic World’s cable car, skyway, and railway, then use a 24-hour Big Bus ticket to see Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace. Guides Alfie and Said have earned special praise.

“Great, it was amazing 😃 Thank you for interesting stories our guide Alfie😀”

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7.Adelaide Day Trip Bus Hire – Private Vehicle with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews Top rated

You get an eight-hour private bus charter from Adelaide for up to 11 people, with a professional driver helping shape the day. Plan four winery stops, a brewery outing, cafés, or scenic roads across the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Adelaide Hills. Amanda, Ashley, and Hamad have all been praised by name for friendly hosting and careful service.

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