Scenic Freechoice

Guests’ Pick

Whether you’re a foodie, wanting to learn more about Aboriginal culture or simply a devotee of the great outdoors, our comprehensive range of Scenic Freechoice activities offers something for everyone.

On the Adelaide River just outside of Darwin, take the ‘jumping crocodiles’ cruise and come face to face with one of the world’s great predators. Take a camel ride along the white sands of Cable Beach or experience all the breathtaking beauty of Uluru and hear stories on an Aboriginal cultural tour.

In Broome, discover how rare ‘Australian South Sea’ cultured pearls come into being. Get up close and personal with stunning Rottnest Island’s native inhabitants, the quokkas, or enjoy a wine tour in Perth.

In Cairns, take a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef or sample cheese and wines at Norfolk Island’s Two Chimneys Vineyard. You can explore the contemporary artworks on display at MONA in Tasmania and so much more.

Each guest is different, so we appreciate that you may want to move at your own pace. Perhaps you’ll want to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed pace, or you may wish to unwind throughout. We’ve divided our extensive list of Scenic Freechoice activities into active, moderate and relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests.

Active – For those keen to explore further afield, for a longer or more demanding journey.

Moderate – A comfortable walking pace at which you can easily discover a beautiful city on a walking tour.

Relaxed – A slower pace to take in a museum or sightseeing tour.

Scenic Freechoice activities most highly rated by guests from 2020-21.

Guests’ Pick

Northern Territory & Western Australia

Darwin

Darwin Harbour Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a remarkable sunset cruise out on Darwin Harbour, aboard the steel-hulled tri-deck catamaran Charles Darwin. Includes commentary on the harbour.

Guests’ Pick

Cable Beach Camel Ride

Take an iconic one-hour camel ride along the white sands of Cable Beach. Look out over the Indian Ocean, and keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life that can often be seen from atop a camel. (Weight restrictions apply).

Broome Indigenous Tour

Join Robert Dann in the place where he was born for a cultural experience. Learn about a small slice of 40,000 years of Broome and Kimberley Culture. Visit local landmarks of Broome, the coastline and surrounding bush. Hear local Aboriginal stories and try some bush tucker.

Uluru Highlights and Cultural Tour

Uluru

Uluru Highlights and Cultural Tour

View Uluru at sunrise before a picnic breakfast and guided tour to the Mutitjulu Waterhole, highlighting Aboriginal mythology and creation stories. Finish with a drive around Uluru.

Dot-painting Experience

Take part in a dot-painting workshop with a local Anangu artist and learn about the culture and traditional arts of the Anangu.

Desert Camel Ride

Catch the Camel Train and enjoy a ride through the classic Red Centre’s desert landscape with spectacular views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. (Weight restrictions apply).

Uluru Base Trek

A guided sunrise trek around the 12 kilometre base trail of Uluru, embracing its culture, geology and environment. Enjoy a picnic breakfast as you listen to the variety of desert sounds from the surrounding environment.

Guests’ Pick

Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park abounds with permanent spring-fed waterfalls, remnant monsoon vine forests, unusual rock formations and interesting scenery. Spend a day exploring and relaxing in this wonderful park.

Jumping Crocs and Nature Adventure

Experience these reptiles in the wild on the beautiful Adelaide River, where crocs leap out of the water pursuing their prey. Tour also includes a visit to Fogg Dam, a wetlands nature reserve.

Darwin City Sights – Hop-on-hop-off Tour

The perfect introduction to the Top End city of Darwin. The tour takes in all of Darwin’s main historical and cultural attractions with an opportunity to stop and visit during the tour.

WWII Bombing of Darwin Tour

Learn about the history and significance of the Pacific Campaign of WWII; the largest attacks ever launched against Australia. Visit landmarks, view relics of the war and take a cruise on Darwin Harbour in this informative guided tour.

El Questro

Chamberlain Gorge Cruise

West MacDonnell Ranges

Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges and Standley

Chasm Tour

Take a walk through the Glen Helen Gorge and Simpson’s Gap. Experience the West MacDonnell Ranges and the deep red cleft of Standley Chasm on this full day tour. Lunch is included.

Palm Valley Tour

Travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges and along the Finke River bed to the oasis of Palm Valley.

A magnificent cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a three kilometre waterhole, bound by diverse flora and fauna and set beneath towering sheer walled cliffs.

Bush Culture and History Tour

Take an insight into the history of El Questro, changed from a working cattle station to a Wilderness Park. Learn about the legends and bush tucker of the local Aboriginal people.

Broome

Willie Creek Pearl Farm

During a guided farm tour and cruise, discover how the rare and beautiful ‘Australian South Sea Pearl’ is produced. Your guide will reveal the intricate process of today’s modern cultured pearling industry.

Broome Harley Davidson™ Tour

Tour Broome Town and surrounds on a Harley Davidson™ Trike. Learn about Broome’s colourful history, today’s Broome and its future. This informative tour is designed to give you your bearings of Broome.

Guests’ Pick

Monkey Mia Marine Life Cruise

Monkey Mia

Monkey Mia Marine Life Cruise

Relax on a morning cruise on Shark Bay. Experience the excitement of the daily lives of the Monkey Mia dolphins and search for the unique dugongs.

Sundown Shark Bay Cruise

Sail aboard your 18-metre sailing catamaran across the clear, calm waters of Monkey Mia and Shark Bay, watching the sun set in paradise.

Didgeridoo Dreaming

Sit around a campfire and learn the traditional way of cooking fish and bush tucker on the campfire as well as Aboriginal culture and history. Lose yourself in Dreamtime stories and be carried away by the ancient sounds of the didgeridoo.

Perth

Rottnest Island

Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Rottnest Island. From the comfort of an air-conditioned coach explore and discover its spectacular beaches, history and unique wildlife. A lunch is included.

Half Day Morning Perth & Fremantle City Explorer with cruise

A fantastic half day tour taking in Perth and Fremantle, the city and the alfresco lifestyle that Perth people enjoy. Sights include Kings Park Botanical Gardens, Cottesloe Beach and a cruise along the Swan River.

Half Day Swan Valley Wine tour

Explore the Swan Valley on a wine tour tasting some of the regions most premium wine, gourmet cheese and liquors.