6 Island Tours with Lunch in Australia Worth Boarding

1.Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 16 hours · from $267Our pick

Travel from Adelaide by coach and ferry to Kangaroo Island with guides such as Hamish, Jo, Will, and Scott. Visit Seal Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and a wildlife sanctuary, with lunch included.

“Very nice Trip, very informative. Be Aware that the guides Change and you have to keep asking whether you are on the list for the specific tour”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 796 reviews · 8 hours · from $59Best value

Take Sunlover Reef Cruises from Cairns to Fitzroy Island for four-plus hours of beach time, snorkeling, and rainforest walks. Choose a picnic lunch, snorkel gear, or glass-bottom boat ride, then add guided kayaking, snorkeling, or a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit on the island.

“I enjoyed snorkeling at Fitzroy Island. Definitely recommend it and worth the money”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring Maria Island by boat and on foot. Crews such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, and Tamsyn lead wildlife viewing, geology commentary, lunch, and a two-hour Darlington walk. Expect a small group, open-water conditions, and chances to see wombats, seals, dolphins, and albatross.

“Staffs were very friendly and organised which made the trip very enjoyable. We will definitely come back and join the tour again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 10 hours · from $194

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by coach, ferry, and custom-built wilderness boat. Guides such as Zoe, Liam, and Jamie bring the island to life, while the cruise reaches sea caves, Friar Rocks, Breathing Rock, and wildlife-rich cliffs. Lunch and morning tea are included.

“What an incredible day! - From the start we were able to sit back & relax as Murray drove us to Adventure Bay with his funny & informative commentary: including a stop at the stunning views of The Neck at Truganini Lookout. Next, Jamie & Sam (also very funny and informative) took us out on the water & showed us the spectacular coastline & any wildlife within sight! How do you pick highlights when you've been treated to seals, dolphins, towering sea cliffs, the breathing rock, sea caves & a view across the open ocean where it's next stop Antarctica (& a cooling breeze to go with it!) ......a very…”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $138

Take SeaLink’s full-day Rottnest tour from Perth or Fremantle. You’ll ride the ferry, visit Oliver Hill’s gun fort and tunnels, tour the island by coach, and stop at beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka spots. Guides such as Leigh, Kim, Di, and Robbo bring the island’s past to life.

“That was our first time holiday to Rottnest islands and we were very enjoyed every minute went by. The guide man is very knowledgeable and funny also very helpful to us. The scenery was amazing, spectacular and seeing the quokkas were every where and so cute even though we cannot touch them. The food which is wraps and cookies also were delicious. Hopefully one day we can visit Rottnest islands again as we felt very spoiled with all the tour guides and their good work during our grand island tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 382 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Spend six hours cruising from Strahan through Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River, with stops at Heritage Landing and Sarah Island. Guides bring the convict past to life, including lively Sarah Island walks with guides such as Maggie, Shannon, and Lyell. Main Deck seating costs $109, with a more polished Premier option available.

“the boat was fantastic with a very good lunch and staff”

Check availability →Read our full review