Top 10 things to do in Australia in January

Matey's picks for January: waterfalls in the tropical wet season, tasmania in summer, great Ocean Road in summer, surf season on the east coast. Within each pick, trips are ranked by rating, reviews and price on Viator.

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Matey's picks

Waterfalls in the tropical wet season. Waterfalls around Cairns run fullest in the wet season, roughly December to March. Inland swimming holes beat the sea in stinger season.
Tasmania in summer. Long, mild summer days in Tasmania suit hikes and island trips.
Great Ocean Road in summer. Long summer days give the Great Ocean Road sunset tours late finishes at the Twelve Apostles.
Surf season on the east coast. Warm water and long days from Byron Bay to Noosa: the easy months for a first surf lesson.

Great Ocean Road in summer
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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
4.9(7,047 reviews)14 hoursFree cancellation
Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including...
From A$159See on Viator
Great Ocean Road in summer
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests
4.9(4,843 reviews)12 hoursFree cancellation
HIGHLIGHTS: Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline? If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this...
From A$138See on Viator
Tasmania in summer
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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)
4.9(1,396 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the official shuttle bus for kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Join us as we travel 1270 metres above sea level to experience spectacular views over Hobart and...
From A$55See on Viator
Surf season on the east coast
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2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure
5.0(251 reviews)2 hoursFree cancellation
This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of five students per instructor, you get lots of...
From A$65See on Viator
Surf season on the east coast
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Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast
4.9(316 reviews)2 hoursFree cancellation
Learn to surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and safe beaches, the conditions at Noosa are ideal for beginners. You'll learn...
From A$94See on Viator
Tasmania in summer
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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart
4.8(1,477 reviews)10 hoursFree cancellation
Discover the perfect blend of nature and local produce on a full-day, guided tour of Bruny Island from Hobart. This active tour offers easy to moderate level activities that allow you to explore...
From A$180See on Viator
Tasmania in summer
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Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
4.5(622 reviews)1 hourFree cancellation
Hobart Historic Cruises organises and operates the Derwent River harbour cruise tour, providing quality service to both global tourism and participating delegates. We have highly experienced crew...
From A$35See on Viator
Waterfalls in the tropical wet season
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From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls
4.9(906 reviews)10 hoursFree cancellation
The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full day in it. Departing Cairns, your small...
From A$229See on Viator
Waterfalls in the tropical wet season
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Cairns Rainforest & Waterfalls 4WD Half-Day Tour
4.8(84 reviews)5 hoursFree cancellation
Explore the stunning rainforest surrounding Cairns in just a half or full day, making it perfect for travellers with limited time who still want a real outback-style experience. Travel off-road by...
From A$184See on Viator
Waterfalls in the tropical wet season
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Cairns: Behana Gorge Rainforest Canyoning Tour
4.9(355 reviews)5 hoursFree cancellation
There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite walls inside World Heritage rainforest...
From A$251See on Viator