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Hand-picked tours across Queensland

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57 tours in Australia · 4 h – 1 dayClear filters
Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch
5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch

This eight-hour guided tour pulls together Noosa's best bits in one day. You'll start with browsing time on Hastings Street, then ferry upriver to a two-course lunch paired with wine or beer at a riverside restaurant. The afternoon wraps with a three-hour cruise through the Noosa Everglades, where you'll spot native wildlife in their natural habitat. Hotel pickup and drop-off included from multiple Sunshine Coast locations.

8 hoursfrom AUD $695
Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast
5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

An 8–9 hour small-group outing from the Gold Coast taking in Byron Bay's coastal landmarks and the hinterland village of Bangalow. You'll start at the Captain Cook Memorial overlooking the headland, walk out to the lighthouse for photos, browse local shops and cafes, dip into the wildlife sanctuary for macadamia nuts, then cross to Bangalow's antique-lined streets before returning via the Gold Coast. Suits all fitness levels with a maximum of 10 passengers.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $184
Airlie Beach: Wild Kangaroos at Sunrise, Cape Hillsborough
5.0 (7)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Airlie Beach: Wild Kangaroos at Sunrise, Cape Hillsborough

Watch wild kangaroos and wallabies bound onto the beach as dawn breaks over the Coral Sea at Cape Hillsborough National Park, 90 minutes south of Airlie Beach. This six-hour excursion departs while the light is still soft, timing your arrival for when these animals naturally move through the rainforest to the shoreline. You'll travel in a small group with experienced guides, stop for a cooked breakfast of bacon and egg damper rolls, and return with the kind of wildlife encounter that rewires how you see the Australian bush.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155
Tropical Dunk Island Half Day Activity from Mission Beach
5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Tropical Dunk Island Half Day Activity from Mission Beach

A half-day escape to Dunk Island by boat from Mission Beach, Queensland, where you'll experience the island as locals do. Spend four hours exploring secluded beaches, snorkelling fringing reefs and walking rainforest trails beneath a dramatic prehistoric landscape. The small group limit of ten keeps things intimate on this World Heritage site, with a professional guide leading the way and light refreshments included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $150
Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Montville Tour from Brisbane
5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Montville Tour from Brisbane

An eight to nine-hour small-group outing through Queensland's Blackall Ranges, starting with sweeping vistas across the Glass House Mountains towards Moreton Island and Brisbane. Visit Mary Cairncross Discovery Centre's elevated platform for panoramic views, then explore the hilltop towns of Maleny and Montville—bohemian villages packed with local artists, galleries, independent cafés and boutique shops. The drive itself rewards with mountain-to-coast scenery. Limited to ten passengers, air-conditioned throughout, with an experienced guide driving.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $184
Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide
5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide

Board a boat from Townsville Breakwater Marina for a six-hour guided trip to Magnetic Island's fringing reef. Snorkel among coral and fish, paddle on the bay, and hear stories of the island's past over morning tea. Runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, departing 7:30 am and returning by early afternoon. All equipment supplied, no experience needed.

6 hoursfrom AUD $199
Brisbane Highlights includes Lone Pine Entry
5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Brisbane Highlights includes Lone Pine Entry

Spend six to seven hours exploring Brisbane's landmarks and wildlife in air-conditioned comfort. This guided tour takes you from the city's highest vantage points down through key neighbourhoods, then out to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for close encounters with native animals. Lunch at the Botanical Garden Café and a packed snack are included, making it a straightforward way to tick off the city's essentials without navigating transport yourself.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $189
Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops
5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops

Spot three distinct pubs across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the surrounding islands from a helicopter. This 4–5 hour private tour departs and returns to Archerfield Airport, with 45-minute stops at each venue and a longer 1.5-hour lunch break mid-tour. You'll see coastal strips, mountain ridges, and island landscapes between drinks, with Bose headsets and full commentary throughout. Groups up to 11 travel together in a dedicated aircraft; no mixing with strangers.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $1195
Hartley Crocodile Park with Kuranda, Skyrail Cableway and Train
5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hartley Crocodile Park with Kuranda, Skyrail Cableway and Train

This 10.5-hour loop combines three of Far North Queensland's signature experiences. Depart your hotel at 8 AM for Hartley Crocodile Adventures, where you'll boat past feeding crocs and wander amongst koalas and kangaroos. Mid-morning, ascend the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with two forest floor stops, then explore Kuranda village's markets and cafés. Afternoon brings the Kuranda Scenic Railway back through the rainforest, finishing with sunset drinks at Palm Cove before returning to Port Douglas.

10h 30mfrom AUD $290
Full-Day Private Wine Tour of the Stanthorpe Area with Lunch
5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Full-Day Private Wine Tour of the Stanthorpe Area with Lunch

Spend a full day exploring Stanthorpe's wine region in a private vehicle with a dedicated driver. Visit hand-picked wineries, taste boutique vintages, and meet winemakers willing to share their craft. Lunch is included, as are all beverages throughout the tour. The itinerary flexes to your interests—whether that's food pairing, specific producers, or grape varieties. This isn't a standard group shuffle; it's designed around what you actually want to experience.

10 hoursfrom AUD $320
Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach
5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach

Board a heritage rail motor for sunset drinks and canapés across Queensland's floodplains, then transfer to an open-air dinner theatre beside the river. A local performer delivers songs and stories while you eat camp oven–cooked two courses under stars, finishing with damper and billy tea. Four hours total, based in Longreach.

4 hoursfrom AUD $169
Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns
5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns

Start your day drifting above the Atherton Tablelands in a hot air balloon, catching the sunrise over rainforest valleys with a qualified pilot guiding the way. Touch down to sparkling wine or juice and a light spread, then transfer to Trinity Inlet for a 35-minute jet boat charge—expect tight turns, high speeds, and a local's-eye view of Cairns and surrounding waters. Total time spans 4–6 hours depending on conditions and passenger numbers.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $555
Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk
5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk

Spot kangaroos at dusk, then venture into Queensland's rainforest after nightfall to hunt glow worms and nocturnal wildlife by headlamp. This five-hour private experience takes you to a waterfall base where the forest comes alive in darkness—fewer crowds, more creatures. Clear skies reward stargazers with Gold Coast hinterland views.

5 hoursfrom AUD $149
Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770
5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770

Eight-hour scuba expedition to the Southern Great Barrier Reef's outer atolls, where small groups chase encounters with manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales across pristine, uncrowded dive sites. Based from Agnes Water 1770, you'll dive reefs in excellent condition with knowledgeable guides who tailor each descent to your skills and interests. Between dives, tuck into locally made lunch and fresh snacks whilst the boat repositions to the next site.

8 hoursfrom AUD $429
Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton
5.0 (5)
Australia

Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton

4 hoursfrom AUD $100
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

Board a sailing yacht from Magnetic Island for six hours of coastal cruising, swimming and wildlife spotting. After ferrying from Townsville, you'll anchor in a sheltered bay where granite outcrops frame the shoreline. Swim or beach-walk between courses, then settle in with locally sourced charcuterie, regional wines and craft beers. Watch for turtles, sea eagles and reef fish gliding past. The crew invites you to take the helm if keen, sharing knowledge of the island's ecology and sailing basics.

6 hoursfrom AUD $279
Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour
5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

This 10-hour loop from Cairns ties together three distinct Queensland landmarks in one day. You'll start at Paronella Park, a 1930s castle surrounded by gardens and cascades, then explore Herberton's open-air museum with 60-plus heritage buildings capturing the region's pioneer roots. The tour wraps at Granite Gorge, where you'll hand-feed Mareeba Rock Wallabies in their natural rocky home. A local guide leads small groups (max six) in an air-conditioned vehicle, pitching the pace as unhurried.

10 hoursfrom AUD $285
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