Top 10 things to do in Australia in November

Matey's picks for November: whale watching off Sydney, surf season on the east coast, backpacker classics, any time. Within each pick, trips are ranked by rating, reviews and price on Viator.

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Matey's picks

Whale watching off Sydney. Humpbacks pass Sydney on their yearly migration, roughly May to November.
Surf season on the east coast. Warm water and long days from Byron Bay to Noosa: the easy months for a first surf lesson.
Backpacker classics, any time. K'gari tag-alongs, the Great Ocean Road and the Blue Mountains work whatever the season.

Backpacker classics, any time
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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
Backpacker classics, any time
2
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
Backpacker classics, any time
3
Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch
4.9(763 reviews)10.5 hoursFree cancellation
Coast Warriors is Sydney’s chilled out small group tour operator own and run by Aussie locals. We target the fitter 14 to 70ish years of age travellers though older is fine if you can bushwalk and...
From A$120See on Viator
Backpacker classics, any time
4
Dingos 3 Day K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour
5.0(1,128 reviews)3 days
Dingo's K'gari Adventures is a fun-filled, self-driven three-day adventure that allows you to experience all the highlights of K'Gari (Fraser Island) by 4WD. Departing from Rainbow Beach...
From A$659See on Viator
Backpacker classics, any time
5
Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise
4.7(1,758 reviews)10 hoursFree cancellation
The Blue Mountains now World-Heritage listed, has deep gorges, steep cliffs, spectacular lookouts, excellent bushwalks and rich flora and fauna. On this tour, you'll discover the meaning of the...
From A$105See on Viator
Surf season on the east coast
6
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
7
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
Whale watching off Sydney
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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast
4.5(933 reviews)4 hoursFree cancellation
This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney's history both past and present, BBQ lunch and whale watch experience on the...
From A$89See on Viator
Whale watching off Sydney
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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney
4.9(691 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
We want to help you build lifelong memories of your personal experience with the biggest and most majestic animals of the ocean. Our custom built whale watching boat allows you to be right next to...
From A$149See on Viator
Backpacker classics, any time
10
Dingos 2 Day K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour
4.8(106 reviews)2 days
Dingo's K'gari Adventures is a fun-filled, self-driven two-day adventure that allows you to experience all the highlights of K'Gari (Fraser Island) by 4WD. Departing from Rainbow Beach, travellers...
From A$589See on Viator