Tours & short breaks around Australia
Smokos is a free guide to day trips and short tours across Australia. We explain what each trip is like, when to go and what to check before you book, then point you to Viator for live prices and availability.
Tour buttons take you to our booking partner, Viator. We may earn a commission.
Trip ideas
A quick guide to each one. Times and seasons are typical, not guaranteed. Tours vary by operator, so check the details on the booking page.
Cairns & Port Douglas, QLDGood to know: November to May is stinger season. Most reef boats supply stinger suits, so check this is included.
View more detailsGood to know: It is a lot of driving in one day. A two-day tour gives you more time at the lookouts.
View more detailsRed Centre, NTGood to know: Climbing Uluru has been closed since 2019 out of respect for the Anangu traditional owners. Walks around the base are a highlight.
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From Sydney, NSWGood to know: Echo Point and the Three Sisters get crowded by mid-morning. Early tours are quieter.
View more detailsGood to know: Weather turns quickly, even in summer. Pack a warm, waterproof layer.
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From Adelaide, SAGood to know: The ferry from Cape Jervis takes about 45 minutes. Check whether ferry tickets are included in the tour.
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Two tours to the same place can be very different. These are the details worth reading on the booking page.
Tours booked in Australia are covered by the Australian Consumer Law. If a service isn't delivered as described, contact Viator or the tour operator first. For trips overseas, check travel advice on Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au) and consider travel insurance.
How it works
Use the guides above to find a trip that suits your time, budget and season.
Each tour button opens Viator, where you see live prices, dates and full tour details.
You book and pay on Viator's site. Your booking, payment and any refunds are with them.
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Smokos is free to use. We earn money through affiliate links. When you click a tour button and then book, Viator may pay us a commission. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go to Viator directly.
We are not a travel agent, we don't sell tours and we never take payment from you. We don't see or store your payment details. Commissions don't decide what we write, and we don't publish made-up reviews, ratings or limited-time offers.
FAQ
No. Smokos is an independent guide. We help you compare trip ideas and send you to Viator. We don't sell, run or take payment for tours.
You book directly with Viator on their website. Your contract is with Viator and the tour operator, under their terms and conditions.
No. You pay the same price. We may receive a commission from Viator, which pays for running this site.
Prices and availability change often. To avoid showing you out-of-date information, we leave live prices to the booking page.
Contact Viator or the tour operator. Cancellation rules are set by them and shown on the booking page before you pay.
Email us at aff@casperltd.com. We're happy to help with questions about this site, but we can't change or cancel bookings.
Go back to the trip ideas and open any tour to see live dates, prices and what's included on Viator.
About & contact
"Smoko" is Aussie slang for a short break. Smokos is a small travel guide for people who want to make the most of their time off. It is run by Smokos Casper Group.