Title: Things to Do in East Coast Australia in 2026 | Expedia.com [East Coast Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Australia.dx6209112)[Hotels in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Australia-Hotels.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to East Coast Australia](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in East Coast Australia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Coast Australia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Australia.d6209112.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in East Coast Australia ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit East Coast Australia Types of activities Where to stay [East Coast Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Australia.dx6209112) ![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. This tree is located on private property and you can get permission to access the paddock from the owner as per the sign on the gate. You can easily photograph the landscape from the roadside as well. #roadtrip #queensland #australia #mountains #weekendgetaway ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127562/f66f45df-19fd-45c9-af3f-37ca7b7cedec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. This tree is located on private property and you can get permission to access the paddock from the owner as per the sign on the gate. You can easily photograph the landscape from the roadside as well. #roadtrip #queensland #australia #mountains #weekendgetaway ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127562/f66f45df-19fd-45c9-af3f-37ca7b7cedec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the best ways to experience a place is from the skies. If you feel like splurging, a helicopter flight over Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef is a must-do when visiting Tropical North Queensland in Australia. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/11c11526-e35d-4a6c-870c-459efb6ce75b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Snorkelling the fantastic lagoon around Lady Musgrave Island! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282460/cf7fcda9-9b2d-4fa4-8019-ce8245d30bf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Noosa National Park hosts a treasure trove of magical spots on the coastline. I hiked almost through to Hell's Gates to find this gem. :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181632/b4c0a49b-5b9d-46c4-a115-ba977f640a44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![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 vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in East Coast Australia ### Tours & day trips [See all 560 activities](https://expedia.com/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 9.6/10 445 verified reviews Free cancellation available $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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+ 8.6/10 498 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~$52~~$49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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) ![Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46310359/91f673a0-e655-437d-b174-57b277e46550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World 10h 45m 9.4/10 92 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-sydney-blue-mountains-with-zoo-koala-photo-scenic-world.a46310359.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+ 8.8/10 134 verified reviews Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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) ![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 10/10 576 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/blue-mountains-three-sisters-scenic-world-and-wildlife-park.a1400274.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 9.8/10 1,806 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sydney-opera-house-official-guided-walking-tour.a1304814.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 9.4/10 1,397 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/blue-mountains-day-trip-from-sydney-including-scenic-world.a1400258.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 8.6/10 7 verified reviews Free cancellation available $147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-kuranda-skyrail-rail-tour.a343308.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 8.8/10 52 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/canberra-day-trip-from-sydney.a1401353.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 verified reviews Free cancellation available $202 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-rainforestation-tour.a343300.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 179 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/9c7f5dd8-7dfa-4f9f-803c-990da2ec98d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise 9h 9.8/10 898 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $177 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling 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 & Snorkeling Tour 9h 9.6/10 151 verified reviews Free cancellation available $186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.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 95 verified reviews Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-half-day-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a292431.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 verified reviews Free cancellation available $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.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 verified reviews Free cancellation available $208 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silverswift-dive-snorkel-cruise.a807392.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399026/b6cea031-406f-428d-bc3e-ecdacb618b78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef 8h 9.4/10 50 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/frankland-islands-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a1399026.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 10/10 201 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ocean-free-25-guest-great-barrier-reef-visit-green-island-tour.a721350.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 verified reviews Free cancellation available $123 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-moreton-island-4x4-sightseeing-tour.a255682.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/428695/fc02908e-9704-419d-bacd-5c2dd6f4e614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package 9h 7.8/10 24 verified reviews Free cancellation available $277 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-helicopter-package.a428695.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 9.8/10 117 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$161~~$145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whitehaven-beach-tour-2-options-all-day-beach-or-snorkel.a1005501.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 157 activities](https://expedia.com/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 verified reviews Free cancellation available $88 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sydney-harbour-sunset-dinner-cruise.a188996.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 verified reviews Free cancellation available $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sydney-harbour-dinner-cruise.a2515040.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 9.8/10 144 Viator reviews $263 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wildlife-waterfalls-and-wine-day-tour-from-sydney.a1400408.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 9.6/10 41 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-hunter-valley-wildlife-wine-tasting-tour-from-sydney.a1400271.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Chill & Grill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/970380/7c38c652-5d70-4376-a264-d204f7381a25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Chill & Grill 8h 40m+ 8/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whitehaven-beach-hill-inlet-chill-grill.a970380.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Brisbane: Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am-2pm (3.5hr)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4535264/3824d768-bc44-4135-8cb5-d7645a01b9ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brisbane: Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am-2pm (3.5hr) 3h 30m 9.4/10 137 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/brisbane-river-cruise-with-lunch.a4535264.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Afternoon Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5203118/705beae4-7002-413f-9b76-c11200298b43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Afternoon Cruise 1h 30m 9.4/10 172 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sydney-harbour-tall-ship-afternoon-cruise.a5203118.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese in Small-Group Tour from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/512643/b40760b1-2c71-463b-a816-99d83b1ab2b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese in Small-Group Tour from Sydney 11h 9/10 6 verified reviews Free cancellation available $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hunter-valley-wine-cheese-tour-in-small-groups-from-sydney.a512643.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Lunch Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5085341/7b1eadaa-a28f-4908-903c-7a2881892713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Lunch Cruise 2h 9.4/10 35 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sydney-harbour-tall-ship-lunch-cruise.a5085341.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Jazz Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1402654/4444e837-b3b6-4959-b55d-2a59cdc54556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jazz Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour 3h 8.8/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/jazz-lunch-cruise-on-sydney-harbour.a1402654.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 96 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![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 9.8/10 44 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sydney-luxury-blue-mountains-adventure-as-a-small-group-day-tour.a1407650.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![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 9.2/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-bus-tamborine-mountain.a3535194.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1219224/1bc6b617-b99b-403f-bfb9-063407777b71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour 6h 10/10 201 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-sydney-city-highlights-hidden-gems.a1219224.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 9.6/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $344 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/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) ![Ultimate Sydney Food Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/654820/e83f3465-bd98-4ffc-813a-b4efcdf3aeaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Sydney Food Experience 3h Free cancellation available $229 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ultimate-sydney-food-experience.a654820.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46348939/0ece5651-adf2-4d51-927d-2b62405c5cd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Luxury Blue Mountain Tour with Wildlife and River Cruise 9h 9.4/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $365 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-luxury-blue-mountain-tour-with-wildlife-and-river-cruise.a46348939.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46441289/0afe7455-ee66-4685-847c-746240a04e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game 1h 50m 8/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $9 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/convict-life-in-cockatoo-island-sydney-quest-experience.a46441289.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Bondi & Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1.5hrs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/923127/5b2e9dee-eae1-4de3-af71-69e17f3dbdf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bondi & Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1.5hrs 1h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bondi-sydney-sights-trike-tour-1-5hrs.a923127.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Forkabout Sydney foodie walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1243203/7f22548e-6741-484d-a7b7-123c3b9e5a94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Forkabout Sydney foodie walking tour 4h 10/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/forkabout-sydney-foodie-walking-tour.a1243203.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 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $168 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/maiala-rainforest-tour.a5007556.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 74 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/233781/b31957da-42da-4d05-8bb7-a4c4328a1ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT) 12h 9.2/10 24 verified reviews Free cancellation available $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-daintree-wilderness-tour-with-river-cruise-tct.a233781.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 verified reviews Free cancellation available $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.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 verified reviews Free cancellation available $123 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-moreton-island-4x4-sightseeing-tour.a255682.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 35 verified reviews Free cancellation available $167 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-day-tour.a190067.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4734910/d27fbc3a-719d-4cb7-a4be-9a98ab9afcc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise 2h 30m 9.2/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-manly-sydney-harbour-hands-on-2-5-hour-yacht-cruise.a4734910.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold C...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399045/a0232bae-62ac-4d0a-9964-d15ef2833d90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold C... 14h 9/10 243 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $182 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/moreton-island-day-trip-kayak-snorkel-sandboard-frm-brisbane-or-gold-coast.a1399045.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Sydney: Blue Mountains Glow Worms Wild Adventure by Night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4562335/48232418-ad58-4625-b90f-6a9e07088e27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sydney: Blue Mountains Glow Worms Wild Adventure by Night 5h 9.8/10 74 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sydney-blue-mountains-glow-worms-wild-adventure-by-night.a4562335.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5218782/9221c72e-6cba-4805-9e15-d09d61d4c9e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure 8h 9.6/10 29 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $158 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/airlie-beach-whitehaven-beach-bbq-hill-inlet-adventure.a5218782.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3478195/bc2d3e7c-9ec0-4594-b44e-5f6b7dc15b19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package 1d 8.4/10 5 Viator reviews $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/adventure-moreton-island-wrecks-adventure-package.a3478195.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ![Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138634/21abb0ab-5f2a-44e5-bb6c-f4210e7169f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns 11h 30m 9.6/10 64 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $168 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/chillagoe-caves-and-outback-day-trip-from-cairns.a2138634.activity-details?&rid=6209112&location=East+Coast+Australia&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in East Coast Australia | Number of things to do | 29 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Port Arthur Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/port-arthur-ghost-tour.a694222.activity-details): $25 | | 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)[Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay](/things-to-do/wineglass-bay-cruise-from-coles-bay.a2565201.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)[From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise](/things-to-do/from-port-arthur-tasman-island-wilderness-cruise.a4865221.activity-details)[90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry](/things-to-do/90-minute-cape-raoul-cruise-and-port-arthur-historic-site-entry.a49706431.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [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) | | 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)[Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay](/things-to-do/wineglass-bay-cruise-from-coles-bay.a2565201.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)[From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise](/things-to-do/from-port-arthur-tasman-island-wilderness-cruise.a4865221.activity-details)[90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry](/things-to-do/90-minute-cape-raoul-cruise-and-port-arthur-historic-site-entry.a49706431.activity-details) | ## What to do in East Coast Australia --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in East Coast Australia? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in East Coast Australia ![Circular Quay featuring general coastal views, modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502951/972c7825-5b25-4814-a0ac-6497e997c233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Circular Quay 4.5/5(1,399 reviews) Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world. [](https://expedia.com/Circular-Quay-The-Rocks.d502951.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sydney Opera House showing a bay or harbor, modern architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502962/459302cf-7b27-4cb8-9e39-fbe072c060d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Opera House 4.5/5(1,512 reviews) 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.com/Sydney-Opera-House-Sydney-Central-Business-District.d502962.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sydney Harbour Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508804/7fecd070-d63b-4e64-8f81-83ae63ed464a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Harbour Bridge 4.5/5(1,379 reviews) Stroll from end-to-end or climb to the top; either way, Sydney’s “Coat Hanger” serves up memories to last a lifetime. [](https://expedia.com/Sydney-Harbour-Bridge-Sydney.d508804.Vacation-Attraction) ![Movie World which includes rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086995/3869365c-abfa-4288-88bf-0bfef4eed72f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Warner Bros. Movie World 4.5/5(61 reviews) 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.com/Warner-Bros-Movie-World-Oxenford.d6086995.Vacation-Attraction) ![Manly Beach showing swimming, a coastal town and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141018/3470a13c-d063-49b6-8ad9-4c5ca978230d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manly Beach 4.5/5(584 reviews) Take one of Sydney's most popular ferry rides to discover calm coves and surf beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping and spectacular views. [](https://expedia.com/Manly-Beach-Sydney.d6141018.Vacation-Attraction) ![Australia Zoo which includes zoo animals and hiking or walking as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086989/328cabf3-30e9-4194-9b9c-dd1ec226e3af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australia Zoo 5/5(25 reviews) Cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos or watch a crocodile show at this famous wildlife park, the former playground of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin. [](https://expedia.com/Australia-Zoo-Beerwah.d6086989.Vacation-Attraction) ![Star Casino showing a sunset and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6233275/b5db99a6-d3e7-4d66-9ca8-6a912f57ee4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Star Casino 4/5(84 reviews) Dining, gambling, pampering, cultural shows and clubbing are on the menu in this entertainment venue by Sydney’s Darling Harbour. [](https://expedia.com/Star-Casino-Pyrmont.d6233275.Vacation-Attraction) ![Snapper Rocks, iconic surf spot and the most southerly beach of the Gold Coast, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160757/27035ca5-3cc1-47ba-b480-0ac30ce3214f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kirra Beach 4.5/5(37 reviews) Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Kirra Beach, a popular beach in Gold Coast. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Kirra-Beach-Coolangatta.d6160757.Vacation-Attraction) ![Taronga Zoo featuring zoo animals and bird life as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502977/fcad8710-51d9-4d39-8c6b-1881869914b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taronga Zoo 4.5/5(331 reviews) This world-renowned zoo is cherished for its Sydney Harbour views and its residents. [](https://expedia.com/Taronga-Zoo-Mosman.d502977.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in East Coast Australia ![Sydney Town Hall featuring heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502950/3976c6f9-4173-4359-8a39-120bd8a7447d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sydney Central Business District 4.5/5(1,320 area reviews) Historical and commercial heart of Sydney, the CBD boasts towering skyscrapers, lively café culture, and nightlife in areas like Darling Harbour. Explore parks such as Hyde Park and cultural institutions, while enjoying easy access to public transport. [](https://expedia.com/Sydney-Sydney-Central-Business-District.dx6050650) ![Surfers Paradise which includes a city, a beach and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9849/ff0369e1-1ca5-4110-9524-8407520977e5.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.com/Gold-Coast-Surfers-Paradise.dx9849) ![Broadbeach featuring a high rise building, skyline and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177549/0d0489e9-597c-4d99-a9fe-b0d5d2d7f321.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.com/Gold-Coast-Broadbeach.dx177549) ![Darling Harbour which includes central business district, night scenes and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047418/a2d5eb62-42ce-4fd4-aa40-0b3492929009.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Darling Harbour 4.5/5(269 area reviews) Adjacent to Sydney's city centre, Darling Harbour boasts a pedestrian precinct with attractions like the Australian National Maritime Museum and Chinese Garden of Friendship. Enjoy dining at Cockle Bay Wharf, explore Tumbalong Park, and access various transport options, including the Inner West Light Rail and ferry services. [](https://expedia.com/Sydney-Darling-Harbour.dx6047418) ![Brisbane Central Business District which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053112/6444e17a-08a3-4035-8b13-10a92fdbb57d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brisbane Central Business District 4.5/5(304 area reviews) Densely concentrated skyscrapers and parks define this central business hub, with attractions like City Hall, Story Bridge, and City Botanic Gardens. Enjoy seamless connectivity via road bridges, public transport, and the scenic Brisbane Riverwalk. [](https://expedia.com/Brisbane-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.dx6053112) ![Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181632/7bbd2106-c031-4ce0-b6f5-d47c7fa825f7.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.com/Sunshine-Coast-Noosa-Heads.dx181632) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Australia.dx6209112.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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