Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in East Coast Australia December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [East Coast Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia.dx6209112)[Hotels in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia-Hotels.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to East Coast Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Flights)[East Coast Australia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Car-Hire-Guide)[East Coast Australia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in East Coast Australia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit East Coast Australia Types of activities Where to stay [East Coast Australia travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Australia.dx6209112) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29307-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29307-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29309-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29309-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29308-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29308-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29304-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29304-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29310-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29310-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg) ## East Coast Australia Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that East Coast Australia has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to East Coast Australia, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to East Coast Australia with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in East Coast Australia East Coast Australia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in East Coast Australia, and make it a breeze to explore East Coast Australia and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in East Coast Australia to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to East Coast Australia, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in East Coast Australia. #### East Coast Australia attractions East Coast Australia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in East Coast Australia to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of East Coast Australia. Looking for things to do in East Coast Australia can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of East Coast Australia or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to East Coast Australia attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in East Coast Australia ### Tours & day trips [See all 520 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Blue Mountains All-Inclusive Small Tour, Scenic World, Lunch, Koala, Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/286025/cef586c2-c455-4bfc-a2b0-ecc996952df6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blue Mountains All-Inclusive Small Tour, Scenic World, Lunch, Koala, Cruise 10h+ 9.8/10 431 reviews Free cancellation available £136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-mountains-all-inclusive-small-tour-scenic-world-lunch-koala-cruise.a286025.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/470655/1cf5f7fb-5c53-4eb7-a507-3afd0a863963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus 1d+ 8.6/10 482 reviews Free cancellation available £36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-bus-sydney-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-by-open-top-bus.a470655.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Blue Mountains Experience - Timeless Nature on a grand scale](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46310359/1afb4593-471e-4dd3-8503-b2f70f088ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blue Mountains Experience - Timeless Nature on a grand scale 10h 9/10 13 reviews Free cancellation available £93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-mountains-all-inclusive-day-tour-with-free-koala-photo.a46310359.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1304814/86e6490f-71e7-4ac8-a5b5-497c3b9fcb45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour 1h 9.6/10 48 reviews Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-opera-house-official-guided-walking-tour.a1304814.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/188986/4e814d56-d1d8-40f8-a06e-e9f969358e1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise 1d+ 8.8/10 133 reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taronga-zoo-ticket-with-hop-on-hop-off-sydney-harbour-explorer-cruise.a188986.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/809210/bcf9d7af-3723-4dfe-a966-f01769cd106f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise 6h 30m 9.4/10 41 reviews Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Canberra Day Trip from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401353/942cac2b-f845-4d02-9bb3-c3885c572e75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Canberra Day Trip from Sydney 12h 30m 9.8/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available £98 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canberra-day-trip-from-sydney.a1401353.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Port Stephens Experience: Incredible Adventure, Wild by Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46336912/0efb1739-a3a4-482d-8a64-7599ec5b131c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens Experience: Incredible Adventure, Wild by Nature 12h 8/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/port-stephens-day-tour-with-dolphin-cruise-4wdtour-sandboarding.a46336912.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400258/a35dba09-09e4-410a-bdc0-062bd4cdfe94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World 10h 9/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-mountains-day-trip-from-sydney-including-scenic-world.a1400258.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400274/ad585826-00fb-4144-af12-ab4b86daabb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park 9h 30m 10/10 40 reviews Free cancellation available £141 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-mountains-three-sisters-scenic-world-and-wildlife-park.a1400274.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 163 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/809210/bcf9d7af-3723-4dfe-a966-f01769cd106f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise 6h 30m 9.4/10 41 reviews Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/721350/a5691ba2-f5bf-4b37-a582-b92d142482a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour 9h 10/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available £138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ocean-free-green-island-and-great-barrier-reef-snorkel-cruise.a721350.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/395998/4b3c7a72-1bcf-45f0-814a-aff95c30b04d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day 3h 30m+ 8.8/10 43 reviews Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1005501/9669157b-6f66-40ee-b427-ceeeb1b81e1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel 8h 9.4/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available ~~£114~~£102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whitsundays-whitehaven-beach-day-tour-2-beaches-2-lookouts-1-snorkel-location.a1005501.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/807392/0285d145-1551-4804-90c9-16c038556970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise 8h 30m 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silverswift-dive-snorkel-adventure.a807392.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise from Circular Quay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44505017/d15eadbb-409b-43fc-8f91-a5eb4d573892.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise from Circular Quay 10/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-sydney-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44505017.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/255682/7a0f3cd8-d927-4258-80e9-8d2b5853a041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour 11h 30m 4/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-moreton-island-4x4-sightseeing-tour.a255682.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/292431/be358edc-14c0-41e4-9354-5090e73df5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise 4h 8.6/10 94 reviews Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-green-island-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a292431.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/426730/0ffdabbf-a06e-4503-8177-bf31dfb56b12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkelling Tour 9h 9.6/10 151 reviews Free cancellation available £131 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkelling-tour.a426730.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch - Brisbane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4135438/5ce4f365-9787-47fe-b62b-0cd66c7b9e96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch - Brisbane 8h Free cancellation available £133 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/all-inclusive-dolphin-and-tangalooma.a4135438.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 142 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/188996/36c6e3ea-5f59-41ce-a295-a392359c693f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise 1h 45m 9/10 126 reviews Free cancellation available £62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-harbour-sunset-dinner-cruise.a188996.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400408/ab5ed099-3023-4352-adeb-a9e3c0be8efc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney 11h 10/10 7 reviews £185 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-waterfalls-and-wine-day-tour-from-sydney.a1400408.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2515040/825f0a69-e955-4d18-bd9a-dbbfe739325e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise 2h 30m 10/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/all-inclusive-sydney-harbour-dinner-cruise.a2515040.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5202075/720ec65a-c5de-40ec-bc99-8cf2daed3be6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet 8h 8.8/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/airlie-beach-whitehaven-full-day-eco-cruise-with-lunch.a5202075.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401269/eedc2d7c-13af-4a12-b85f-0f11c05661d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney 11h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-hunter-valley-wine-tasting-tour-from-sydney.a1401269.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation Premium Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46486803/ed3f1241-b914-4ff2-8eb1-af426df0fc41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation Premium Day Tour 12h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/premium-daintree-mossman-gorge-cape-tribulation-day-tour.a46486803.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Brisbane: Sightseeing River Cruise with Morning Tea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4559738/53e0ef18-31e6-4069-abf3-5d5bde38b0fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brisbane: Sightseeing River Cruise with Morning Tea 1h 30m 9.4/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/brisbane-sightseeing-river-cruise-with-morning-tea.a4559738.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400271/67c4cafa-d191-4191-b5ac-89437b47fde9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney 10h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-hunter-valley-wildlife-wine-tasting-tour-from-sydney.a1400271.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596181/cdba5e8e-810f-4fb1-ae8a-f9af98360e33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise 1h 6/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-wildlife-experience-cruise.a4596181.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/733105/8558db12-ccdf-4dec-a74c-689d2fb5c390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney 11h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-hunter-valley-wine-and-cheese-tasting-tour-from-sydney.a733105.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 128 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1304814/86e6490f-71e7-4ac8-a5b5-497c3b9fcb45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour 1h 9.6/10 48 reviews Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-opera-house-official-guided-walking-tour.a1304814.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Canberra Day Trip from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401353/942cac2b-f845-4d02-9bb3-c3885c572e75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Canberra Day Trip from Sydney 12h 30m 9.8/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available £98 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canberra-day-trip-from-sydney.a1401353.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/343308/e2f721bd-cd25-4e56-a05b-884d0b45322d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour 6h 45m 8.4/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-kuranda-skyrail-rail-tour.a343308.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/343300/7040579a-2675-4c13-ad73-6c46e8bf8f48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour 8h 30m 9.6/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available £142 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-rainforestation-tour.a343300.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1408404/b18a0c9d-490e-4997-b3bb-fbd3de484aa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure 1h 30m 9.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-harbour-sightseeing-cruise-morning-or-afternoon-departure.a1408404.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/233771/707171de-bd7f-445b-a3b8-0407e28516db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: ,Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1) 9h 45m 9.2/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rainforestation-nature-park-rainforest-culture-wildlife-tour.a233771.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/190067/7a5c314d-250e-45b2-ba6a-66c6668e8d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour 11h 20m 9.4/10 32 reviews Free cancellation available £117 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-day-tour.a190067.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5089588/a633c890-ae4e-4781-b9dc-bf4a25948cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option 8h+ Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-port-douglas-kuranda-scenic-railway-and-palm-cove-tour.a5089588.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45726937/b2779e31-769e-4649-884e-bce90b1f2ebb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included) 3h 30m Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-sydney-walking-tour.a45726937.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm ...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1398991/406855a0-8b79-4a39-8b2f-c359c7324840.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm ... 9h 30m 10/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available £93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/springbrook-andtamborine-rainforest-tour-incl-natural-bridge-and-glow-worm-cave.a1398991.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 90 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3535194/eb69cd6d-1f9d-4de8-b0ee-04b0505ea8ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tamborine-mountain-hop-on-hop-off-tourist-shuttle.a3535194.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1407650/4ff2ac71-a9fc-4eaa-8191-fac6dd9b530e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour 8h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £141 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-mountains-small-group-tour.a1407650.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400394/1c08836b-8913-4ff6-896e-b067c771007a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more 10h £242 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-all-day-blue-mountains-tour-with-professional-guide-for-up-to-4-people.a1400394.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney Half Day Private Tour: see Sydney Opera House and Bondi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1240954/495ebe46-972a-4a8e-9890-9976909dc7a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Half Day Private Tour: see Sydney Opera House and Bondi 4h Free cancellation available £410 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-half-day-private-tour-see-sydney-opera-house-and-bondi.a1240954.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Maiala Rainforest Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5007556/bc3df701-55b8-4769-8a0e-57a2583255a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Maiala Rainforest Tour 8h Free cancellation available £118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maiala-rainforest-tour.a5007556.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/811455/e7e6c831-e03f-4c68-a9af-1b54e1a17728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise 2h 30m Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gold-coast-buffet-dinner-sightseeing-cruise.a811455.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Gold Coast: Parasail Flight by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635858/62011c69-1102-489d-8410-220b27618085.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gold Coast: Parasail Flight by Boat 1h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £98 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gold-coast-parasail-flight-by-boat.a44635858.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220004/cf2fb933-5c51-4c19-bfe8-3b69bb949d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall 5h £578 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-half-day-tour-exclusive-world-heritage-rainforest-and-waterfall-tour-from-cairns.a1220004.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in East Coast Australia | Number of things to do | 24 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Port Arthur Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/port-arthur-ghost-tour.a694222.activity-details): £18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Port Arthur full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise](/things-to-do/port-arthur-full-day-guided-tour-with-harbour-cruise.a45742472.activity-details)[Full-Day Port Arthur Historic Site Tour and Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/full-day-port-arthur-historic-site-tour-and-admission-ticket.a4245027.activity-details)[Port Arthur Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/port-arthur-ghost-tour.a694222.activity-details)[Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/port-arthur-historic-site-ghost-tour.a50390895.activity-details)[Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay](/things-to-do/wineglass-bay-cruise-from-coles-bay.a2565201.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Port Arthur Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/port-arthur-ghost-tour.a694222.activity-details)[Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/port-arthur-historic-site-ghost-tour.a50390895.activity-details)[From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise](/things-to-do/from-port-arthur-tasman-island-wilderness-cruise.a4865221.activity-details)[3-Hour Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur](/things-to-do/3-hour-tasman-peninsula-wilderness-cruise-from-port-arthur.a1398807.activity-details)[The Freycinet Paddle Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/the-freycinet-paddle-kayak-tour.a47232168.activity-details) | | With kids | [Port Arthur full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise](/things-to-do/port-arthur-full-day-guided-tour-with-harbour-cruise.a45742472.activity-details)[Full-Day Port Arthur Historic Site Tour and Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/full-day-port-arthur-historic-site-tour-and-admission-ticket.a4245027.activity-details)[Port Arthur Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/port-arthur-ghost-tour.a694222.activity-details)[Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/port-arthur-historic-site-ghost-tour.a50390895.activity-details)[Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay](/things-to-do/wineglass-bay-cruise-from-coles-bay.a2565201.activity-details) | ## What to do in East Coast Australia --- ### Popular places to visit ![Circular Quay showing general coastal views, a skyscraper and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152942-Circular-Quay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Circular Quay Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Circular-Quay-The-Rocks.d502951.Attraction) ![Sydney Opera House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/474000/474916-Sydney-Opera-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Opera House One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Opera-House-Sydney-Central-Business-District.d502962.Attraction) ![Sydney Harbour Bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/543000/543113-sydney-harbour-bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Harbour Bridge An iconic structure on a beautiful harbour with breath-taking views at any time of day or night. Climb it, walk it, photograph it or just stand back and admire it. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Harbour-Bridge-Sydney.d508804.Attraction) ![Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29323-Cairns-Esplanade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Esplanade Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Attraction) ![Movie World featuring rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54678-Movie-World.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Warner Bros. Movie World Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Warner-Bros-Movie-World-Oxenford.d6086995.Attraction) ![Star Casino featuring a sunset and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/333000/333744-Star-Casino.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Star Casino Why not roll the dice by visiting Star Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Sydney? Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Star-Casino-Sydney.d6233275.Attraction) ![Manly Beach featuring swimming, boating and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31185-Manly-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manly Beach Take one of Sydney's most popular ferry rides to discover calm coves and surf beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping and spectacular views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manly-Beach-Sydney.d6141018.Attraction) ![Hastings Street featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87372-Hastings-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hastings Street Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Street-Noosa-Heads.d6217115.Attraction) ![Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and cbd](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29818-Surfers-Paradise-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Surfers Paradise Beach This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Surfers-Paradise-Beach-Surfers-Paradise.d6086991.Attraction) ### Explore areas of East Coast Australia ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152944-Sydney-Town-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sydney Central Business District 4.5/5(343 area reviews) Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Sydney-Central-Business-District.dx6050650) ![Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149037-Surfers-Paradise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Surfers Paradise Visit one of Australia’s most popular vacation spots and dive in the waves, spot humpback whales, go shopping or enjoy the fun family attractions and nightlife. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Surfers-Paradise.dx9849) ![Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35921-Broadbeach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Broadbeach Visit one of Queensland’s most popular holiday spots with sparkling beaches, scenic canals, high-rise hotels, nightclubs, festivals and modern malls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Broadbeach.dx177549) ![Darling Harbour showing city views, a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31111-Darling-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Darling Harbour 4.5/5(93 area reviews) Once the site of rusting railroad yards and wharves, one of Sydney’s greatest urban renewal projects now buzzes with museums, boutiques and eateries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Darling-Harbour.dx6047418) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/462000/462875-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brisbane Central Business District 4.5/5(124 area reviews) Discover the beating heart of the capital of the Sunshine State with its shiny high-rises, subtropical parks, funky rooftop bars and classy riverside restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.dx6053112) ![Noosa Heads featuring tropical scenes and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29694-Noosa-Heads.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Noosa Heads Some of the east coast's best beaches, beautiful hinterland and stylish restaurants make this upmarket, ocean-front town one of Australia's favourite destinations. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Noosa-Heads.dx181632) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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