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Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise
1h 30mfrom AUD $120
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Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Queensland for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.
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75 tours in Australia · 1–4 hoursClear filters
★ 5.0 (12)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Trevena Glen Farm Animal Experience
Spend an hour at Trevena Glen Farm getting up close with working farm animals. You'll move through the property observing daily farm operations whilst handling donkeys, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, chickens, guinea pigs, a turkey and a cow. It's a hands-on session designed for small groups keen to connect with livestock rather than a passive tour. All ages welcome, with children needing adult supervision.
1 hourfrom AUD $25
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight
Aerial tour combining two of Far North Queensland's most iconic landscapes in a single flight. Departing Cairns, you'll cross the coral formations around Green Island and Vlasoff Sand Cay before climbing inland over the Great Dividing Range towards Kuranda. The route descends through Barron Gorge to showcase the powerful Barron Falls, then sweeps back to Cairns with sweeping views of the coastal ranges. Total flight time is approximately 70 minutes.
1h 10mfrom AUD $659
★ 5.0 (11)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour
Throttle around Magnetic Island's coastline on a jet ski, weaving past granite outcrops and coral-fringed shallows. This two-hour stint puts you on the water where dolphins, turtles, dugongs and the occasional whale show up. You'll skim along North Queensland's best coastal scenery—white sand, palms, and the sort of marine activity you don't see from shore. All gear supplied: life jacket, goggles, safety run-through. Max two riders per ski.
2 hoursfrom AUD $400
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
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Sunset Jet Ski Tour on the Brisbane River
Pilot your own jet ski down the Brisbane River during golden hour, taking in the city's illuminated skyline and riverside landmarks from the water. This 90-minute tour launches from the CBD and guides you past Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, South Bank Parklands, and the botanical gardens. You'll handle a modern 2025 Sea-Doo with support from experienced operators who've been running these tours for over a decade. No prior experience or licence required—just the willingness to follow safety protocols.
1h 30mfrom AUD $320
★ 5.0 (10)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise
Door-to-door private car service from Gold Coast Airport directly to Surfers Paradise, taking 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver collects you promptly and delivers you to your accommodation without detours or shared stops. Seats up to three passengers in an air-conditioned sedan with onboard WiFi, ideal if you want to settle in straight after landing rather than wait for a shuttle or navigate public transport.
1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $75
★ 5.0 (10)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfers Cairns Airport to Port Douglas
Direct private car service from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas, taking around an hour. Choose from standard sedans through to spacious people movers depending on group size and preference. The operator has three decades of experience running reliable transfers across the region, with consistent attention to detail and customer service. Baby seats and specialised infant restraints available on request.
1 hourfrom AUD $307
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
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Raby Bay Wildlife Kayak Tour
Paddle through Raby Bay's sheltered waters just half an hour from Brisbane, spotting dugongs, turtles and dolphins along the way. This 90-minute guided kayak outing suits everyone from complete beginners to experienced paddlers, with local guides explaining the bay's marine life and heritage as you drift through calm conditions. Choose between a group paddle or private tour with friends and family.
1h 30mfrom AUD $79
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Trevena Glen 2hr Animal Tour
Spend two hours at Trevena Glen farm getting up close with a diverse mix of animals in hands-on encounters led by a knowledgeable guide. You'll interact with donkeys, alpacas, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs, turkeys and more across the property. Small groups of up to 15 people mean plenty of attention and genuine connection with the animals, making this ideal for families or anyone keen to step beyond the typical petting-zoo experience.
2 hoursfrom AUD $110
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Private Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Gold Coast
Learn to ride at Surfers Paradise with a dedicated instructor tailoring the lesson to your starting point. Based at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, this 90-minute session pairs you one-on-one with someone who'll stay in the water beside you, spotting technique tweaks and building confidence in real time. You'll progress faster with personalised attention than you would in a group.
1h 30mfrom AUD $230
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Trevena Glen Half Day Animal Tour
Spend three hours at Trevena Glen meeting farm animals up close on this hands-on tour. You'll interact directly with donkeys, alpacas, goats, sheep, horses and other residents across the property, with morning tea included. A guide leads groups of up to 15 people through the animals at a relaxed pace, making it suitable for all fitness levels and ages.
3 hoursfrom AUD $180
★ 5.0 (9)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Port Douglas Sunset Photography Walking Tour
Walk Port Douglas as light fades across the coast, learning to frame shots that work with your camera or phone. A three-hour guided tour that pairs photography technique with local knowledge, hitting key vantage points around town whilst a guide unpacks the area's history and cultural landmarks. You'll leave with both better images and a clearer read on what makes this corner of Far North Queensland tick.
3 hoursfrom AUD $94
★ 5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
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Port Douglas to/from Cairns RETURN TRIP Private Transfer 6 pax
Private transfer connecting Port Douglas and Cairns via a scenic 90-minute drive along Far North Queensland's coastal corridor. Your driver collects you from arrival point or accommodation, manages luggage, and delivers you door-to-door in air-conditioned comfort. With up to six passengers, this is straightforward point-to-point transport with a local at the wheel who knows the region well.
1h 30mfrom AUD $580
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Townsville City Tour
This 3-hour Townsville city tour gives you a proper look at the place beyond the guidebook. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through the city's key spots, getting the lay of the land and understanding how locals actually move around here. It's designed to work for everyone—families with prams, solo travellers, people of any fitness level—and you'll finish with enough of a feel for Townsville to know where you want to spend your time next.
3 hoursfrom AUD $75
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go
Rise above the Gold Coast Hinterland at dawn with Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast, Australia's most seasoned operator. This 3–4 hour outing combines the quiet thrill of floating over rolling hills and native bushland with a post-flight champagne toast and professional photo keepsake. Hotel transport bookends the experience, leaving you back by mid-morning.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $329
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Private Escape Room Pursuit of the Elixir of Life
Step into a puzzle chamber where you'll hunt for the legendary Elixir of Life, following clues rooted in alchemical history and Nicolas Flamel's enigmatic manuscripts. This 60-minute escape room in Australia challenges your wits as you decode riddles, uncover hidden artefacts, and race against the clock to solve one of alchemy's greatest secrets before time runs out.
1 hourfrom AUD $49
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Stand Up Paddle Private Tour
Paddle Noosa River's quiet waterways on a guided 90-minute SUP tour tailored to your ability. A local guide shares technique, safety, and the river's hidden corners while you explore at your own rhythm. All gear's included—just show up, learn, and glide across pristine water at whatever pace suits you.
1h 30mfrom AUD $255
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Tropical Trike Tours Port Douglas - Private Tour
Explore Port Douglas on a three-wheeled vehicle with a local guide steering you through rural valleys, coastal roads, and gorge country. This 90-minute to two-hour outing takes in elevated views, winding through farmland and bushland while your driver fills in the gaps with regional knowledge. Suits anyone after a different angle on the landscape—couples, groups, families—with routes you can adjust to your interests.
1h 30m – 1h 40mfrom AUD $265
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
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Stand Up Paddle Board Rental in Sunshine Coast
Self-guided paddleboard rental on Pumicestone Passage near Caloundra gets you onto one of the world's largest sand islands in minutes. The sheltered waterway reveals marine life beneath you whilst you chart your own route—find a secluded beach, anchor for a picnic, or simply drift away from crowds. A straightforward way to reconnect with the water and your travelling companions.
1 hourfrom AUD $27
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Combo
Combine two contrasting attractions in central Cairns over 2–3 hours. Begin at the Tomb of the Pharaohs, where 11 life-sized Egyptian tomb replicas showcase hieroglyphics and artefacts, then transition to the Cairns Aquarium to encounter over 16,000 marine species from the Great Barrier Reef and adjacent waters. Both venues sit within easy walking distance, making this a straightforward double stop for history buffs and reef enthusiasts alike.
2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $107
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
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Foiling Basics Instruction, from 0 to Hero
Learn hydrofoiling from scratch with Australia's most experienced instructor, a pioneer who's logged more hours on the foil than anyone in the country. This 90-minute session teaches the fundamentals that unlock surf foiling, wing foiling, and kite foiling. You'll ride an electric hydrofoil and build genuine skills in a single session—the instructor's methods compress weeks of fumbling into one focused lesson.
1h 30mfrom AUD $300
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Reef and Rainforest 60 minute Scenic Flight
Take a comprehensive helicopter tour over north Queensland's most striking landscapes in a single hour. This flight weaves together coastal reef systems, emerald rainforest canopy, dramatic waterfalls, sandy cays and tableland plateaus. You'll see the Great Barrier Reef from above, island formations and the contrast between developed areas and untouched wilderness. The pilot provides running commentary throughout. A complete aerial survey that captures everything the region's shorter flights offer, condensed into one continuous journey.
1 hourfrom AUD $879
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
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Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise
Cruise the Gold Coast's waterways aboard an electric skippered vessel designed for maximum comfort. This 1–5 hour private tour takes up to 12 guests past canal-side mansions, the glittering skyline and local wildlife, all from a near-silent, ultra-smooth boat. Perfect for first-time boaters or anyone after a genuinely peaceful experience on the water without the rumble and vibration of traditional engines.
1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $330
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Brisbane City Art and Design Walking Tour
This three-hour private walking tour traces Brisbane's vibrant street art scene across the city's streets, guided by someone who knows the work intimately. You'll move at your own pace with up to three companions, discussing what you encounter with a local guide who thrives on how each person reads the pieces differently. The tour wraps at QAGOMA—Queensland's premier art museum—leaving your afternoon open, or your guide walks you back to Queen Street.
3 hoursfrom AUD $280
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa
Master electric foiling in Noosa with Australia's pioneering eFoil school. This 90-minute session teaches you to hover silently above water on a Fliteboard, the sport's most approachable craft. You'll spend the full time with an experienced instructor learning to balance and glide, supported by quality safety gear. The sheltered waters frame pristine coastal scenery where dolphins and other marine life often pass by.
1h 30mfrom AUD $225
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
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PRIVATE TRANSFER Port Douglas & Cairns Airport Minibus (6am-5pm)
Reliable door-to-door minibus service connecting Cairns Airport and Port Douglas hotels. This locally-run operation handles the 1-hour journey with a meet-and-greet at arrivals, water and seasonal fruit included. Available 6am–5pm daily; outside these hours and public holidays attract extra fees. Child seats (mandatory for under-7s) can be hired for $10. Pre-book oversized gear like surfboards or bikes, and note that multiple stops or CBD pickups cost extra.
1 hourfrom AUD $229
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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Ancient Egypt Sunset Tour
Step inside Cairns' Tomb of the Pharaohs for a 90-minute guided tour through 11 burial chambers, exploring three millennia of Egyptian death customs and royal rituals. Your guide walks you through recreated tombs of pharaohs and queens, decoding the artefacts and practices that shaped ancient funerary traditions. Time your visit for sunset to catch the atmospheric lighting, then settle into an optional three-course Egyptian-themed dinner at the on-site Squires Loft restaurant.
1h 30mfrom AUD $99
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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1 Hour Jetski Tour Cairns
Tear across Trinity Inlet on a jet ski with no prior experience required. This Cairns water adventure runs for one hour, taking you past mangrove forests and shipwrecks at your own pace. Solo or tandem options available—riders aged 16+ can pilot alone, though you'll need to be 18+ to carry a passenger. All gear and safety equipment included.
1 hourfrom AUD $200
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Private 2hr Yacht Hire Whitsundays
Charter a private yacht for two hours sailing Airlie Beach Bay at sunset, accommodating 2–25 guests. Watch the Whitsunday Islands turn golden as the coastline lights flicker on. An antipasto spread comes aboard, and you're welcome to bring your own drink (no glass or red wine). This is full-vessel hire, so the boat is entirely yours—perfect for marking an occasion without crowds.
2 hoursfrom AUD $3700
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Gold Coast and Wavebreak Island Cultural Small Group Cruise
A 2.5-hour cruise across the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard the Kokomo that centres First Nations perspectives on this waterway. You'll hear stories from an Aboriginal guide about cultural ties to the land and sea, begin with a formal Acknowledgement of Country, and join a Yarring Circle at Wavebreak Island where conversation flows freely. The boat moves through striking coastal scenery while you learn how this region has been understood and inhabited for thousands of years.
2h 30mfrom AUD $69
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Brisbane Bike Tour with a Local | Small Group | Easy ride
Pedal through Brisbane's riverside precincts on a relaxed 2-hour guided ride with a local who knows the city's layered stories. Small groups of eight mean genuine conversation and breathing space—no megaphone commentary or breakneck pace. You'll clock the skyline, parklands and cultural pockets that make Brisbane tick, all from a bike seat that beats any tour coach. Helmet, bike and sunscreen provided.
2 hoursfrom AUD $105
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise
Door-to-door drive from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise with a dedicated vehicle and driver. This private transfer covers the 60–90 minute journey with air conditioning, onboard WiFi, and reliable arrival timing. Accommodates up to three passengers comfortably, with infant seats available if needed. Service animals welcome.
1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $160
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
Experience genuine sailing with a small crew of eight aboard a proper sailing vessel departing Airlie Beach. Unlike crowded sunset tours that motor out with minimal canvas, this two-and-a-half-hour journey actually harnesses wind and sail. You'll help trim sails, feel the boat respond to your input, and watch the sky transform over the Whitsundays. Champagne and canapés included; bring your own other drinks if you prefer.
2h 30mfrom AUD $120
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
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The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight
Sixty minutes surveying the Great Barrier Reef from the air, tracking two major reef systems in a single flight. You'll spot rays, turtles and sharks moving across the coral gardens below. The scale of the reef—its sprawl, colour and complexity—hits differently from above. Complimentary refreshments included.
1 hourfrom AUD $879
★ 5.0 (5)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people
A private SUV or MPV whisks you from Brisbane Airport straight to your Noosa accommodation in roughly two hours, handling up to three passengers and their checked luggage without fuss. The vehicle arrives at your terminal, loads your bags, and deposits you at your hotel or private address. Child seats and boosters are fitted free on request. It's a straightforward point-to-point service that beats the airport shuttle grind, especially if you're travelling as a small group or with little ones.
2 hoursfrom AUD $411
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