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Hand-picked tours across Queensland

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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Tropical Dunk Island Half Day Activity from Mission Beach

🐠 Water Activities

Tropical Dunk Island Half Day Activity from Mission Beach

A half-day escape to Dunk Island from Mission Beach, featuring snorkelling on fringing reefs, beach time on secluded stretches, and rainforest walks through a primordial landscape. The boat ride is short enough that you'll spend most of your four hours actually on the island rather than travelling. Groups stay small at ten people maximum, which keeps things relaxed and personal. Light refreshments are provided, and there's a café for weekend visits. Suitable for all fitness levels from age six onwards.

4 hoursfrom AUD $150

Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide

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Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide

Set out from Townsville Breakwater Marina on a 6-hour voyage to Magnetic Island's fringing reef. You'll snorkel amongst coral and marine life, paddle across calm waters, and hear the island's cultural stories over morning tea. The boat departs at 7:30 am (meet 7:15) and returns by early afternoon. All gear—snorkels, wetsuits, paddleboards—is provided, making this accessible whether you're a first-timer or seasoned explorer. Runs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

6 hoursfrom AUD $189

Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

A full-day excursion from the Gold Coast exploring the northern coast's most compelling spots. Start at Cape Byron's lighthouse for panoramic views, grab morning tea at a local favourite, then explore Byron Bay's village culture—shops, galleries, cafes, and beaches. Visit the wildlife sanctuary to see native animals and taste fresh macadamia nuts. Round out the day in the hillside village of Bangalow before heading back south. Small-group format keeps things intimate across eight to nine hours.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $184

Airlie Beach: Kangaroos on the beach at sunrise

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Airlie Beach: Kangaroos on the beach at sunrise

Catch wild kangaroos and wallabies as they emerge at first light on an Airlie Beach shoreline, with the Coral Sea sunrise as your backdrop. This six-hour small-group outing includes a traditional Drovers breakfast of bacon and egg damper rolls, a guided chat about local wildlife, and an optional stop at a retro local café on the return. Eco-certified and built for early risers keen to see the Whitsundays on its own terms.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155

Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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

Brisbane City Art and Design Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

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

Private 2hr Yacht Hire Whitsundays

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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

1 Hour Jetski Tour Cairns

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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

Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch

This eight-hour Sunshine Coast loop starts with a pickup from your accommodation and takes you through Noosa's best pockets: browse Hastings Street's boutiques and cafés, ferry across the river to a two-course lunch at a riverside restaurant, then drift through the Noosa Everglades on a three-hour cruise spotting native birds and waterways. Light snacks bookend the experience, and you'll have pockets of free time to wander beaches or national park trails before heading back.

8 hoursfrom AUD $695

Brisbane Highlights includes Lone Pine Entry

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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 to viewpoints across the city, then to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can see native Australian animals up close. Lunch at the Botanical Garden Café and refreshments are included, making it a straightforward way to tick off Brisbane's highlights without navigating yourself.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $189

Gold Coast and Wavebreak Island Cultural Small Group Cruise

🛕 Culture & History

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

Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk

Spot kangaroos grazing at dusk, then venture into the rainforest after dark to hunt glow worms by torchlight and discover the nocturnal wildlife of Australia's Gold Coast hinterland. This five-hour experience deliberately keeps group sizes small to maximise animal encounters and minimise crowds. Walk roughly a mile to a waterfall base, where clear skies reveal the stars above the hinterland landscape.

5 hoursfrom AUD $149

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Admission Ticket

🛕 Culture & History

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Admission Ticket

Gain direct entry to Cairns Museum in the city heart, bypassing queues to explore Far North Queensland's frontier heritage. The air-conditioned galleries hold artefacts, photographs and interactive displays tracing the region's colonial past, Indigenous cultures, environmental shifts and tropical boom years. Staff and volunteers share stories that anchor the objects to real lives and places. The upstairs verandah delivers city views and a natural pause point mid-visit.

1 dayfrom AUD $15

Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops

Fly by helicopter between three hand-picked pubs across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the surrounding region in a 4–5 hour adventure. You'll land at each venue for 45 minutes (1.5 hours at lunch), taking in views of Moreton Bay, Straddie Island, and the Scenic Rim from the air. The aircraft is yours alone—no group mixing—and the route typically hits Harrigans, Eagle Heights, and Veresdale, though venues rotate based on local events. Vegetarian options and non-alcoholic choices are available at every stop.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $1195

From Cairns: Cooktown, Daintree & Outback 3 Day Small-Group Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

From Cairns: Cooktown, Daintree & Outback 3 Day Small-Group Tour

A three-day 4WD adventure through Far North Queensland's most compelling landscapes. You'll explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest, historical Cooktown, and the rolling Atherton Tablelands with a knowledgeable local guide who unpacks the region's natural and cultural significance. All meals, park fees, and accommodation are handled, leaving you to focus on what matters: red-dirt roads, World Heritage rainforest, and stories that stretch back millennia.

3 daysfrom AUD $2235

Brisbane Bike Tour with a Local | Small Group | Easy ride

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

Hartley Crocodile Park with Kuranda, Skyrail Cableway and Train

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Hartley Crocodile Park with Kuranda, Skyrail Cableway and Train

A full-day loop through Far North Queensland's natural attractions, starting with crocodile encounters at Hartley's, then ascending the rainforest canopy via Skyrail before exploring Kuranda's markets and galleries. The journey concludes with a scenic train descent through the ranges and a sunset drink at Palm Cove. Small groups of 20 ensure personalised attention throughout the 10.5-hour itinerary, with hotel pick-up and all transport included.

10h 30mfrom AUD $290

Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns

Start your morning floating silently above the Atherton Tablelands rainforest in a hot air balloon, catching the landscape come alive at dawn. After landing, toast the experience with bubbly or juice, then swap the sky for spray on a 35-minute jet boat blast across Trinity Inlet. This 4–6 hour combo pairs aerial serenity with high-speed adrenaline, hotel pickups included.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $555

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

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Board a heritage rail motor for Longreach's sunset crossing of the floodplains, where you'll graze on locally made canapes and a drink as the light fades. The journey leads directly to Smithy's riverside camp—a two-course dinner cooked over coals, followed by damper and billy tea under stars whilst a local performer shares outback songs and yarns. Four hours, start to finish.

4 hoursfrom AUD $169

Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers

✈️ Transfers

Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers

Shared shuttle service connecting Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre, giving you freedom to explore the ancient rainforest at your own pace. The 30-minute drive north passes through Daintree landscape and sugar cane plantations. Two departure windows daily—9:30am (returning 12:30pm) or 10:30am (returning 1:45pm)—let you choose your own rhythm. Air-conditioned comfort throughout, with child seats included for younger travellers.

30 minfrom AUD $40

Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa 7 seater + Luggage Trailer

✈️ Transfers

Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa 7 seater + Luggage Trailer

Door-to-door minivan service whisks groups of up to seven from Sunshine Coast Airport to your Noosa accommodation in around 30 minutes. A driver meets you at arrivals, handles luggage loading into the attached trailer, and takes you directly to your hotel or private address. The spacious seven-seater suits families and small groups, with child seats and booster options available at no extra cost.

30 minfrom AUD $255

Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770

🐠 Water Activities

Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770

Eight-hour scuba expedition to the outer reefs of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, departing from Agnes Water 1770. Dive pristine, lightly visited sites where manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins and whales appear regularly. Small groups mean you'll work with experienced guides who tailor each dive to your certification level and interests. Contribute to marine conservation by participating in the Eye on the Reef monitoring scheme, gathering data that helps protect these vibrant ecosystems.

8 hoursfrom AUD $429

Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise

✈️ Transfers

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

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

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Spend ten hours exploring Stanthorpe's wine region with a dedicated driver and guide crafting the day around your interests. Visit boutique vineyards at your own pace, taste vintages often reserved for serious collectors, and meet winemakers in their cellars. You'll move between estates in private comfort, break for a substantial lunch, and sip water between tastings. The itinerary bends to what matters to you—whether that's deep-diving into production methods, finding wines for your cellar, or simply enjoying the granite belt's cool-climate drops.

10 hoursfrom AUD $320

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

🐠 Water Activities

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

Board a sailing yacht from Magnetic Island for six hours of coastal cruising, swimming and wildlife spotting. After a short ferry from Townsville, you'll anchor in a sheltered bay with granite outcrops and hoop pines as your backdrop. Swim or beachcomb, then settle in for locally sourced prawns and antipasto paired with regional wines and beers. Watch for sea eagles, kites, reef fish and turtles in their natural habitat. The crew invites you to take the helm or learn sailing basics if keen. Return ferry included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $279

Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton

Explore Bladensburg National Park on a four-hour guided tour from Winton, visiting one of the region's earliest settlements now preserved as parkland. You'll travel through the park's rugged terrain and pastoral history in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping to discover how early settlers shaped this landscape and what the natural environment tells about the area's past.

4 hoursfrom AUD $100

Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach

🐠 Water Activities

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

Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people

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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

Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

🐠 Water Activities

Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

Earn your Open Water Diver certification over three days on the Gold Coast, then put it straight to use with two guided dives at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. You'll descend into one of the region's premier dive sites, encounter turtles and rays, and navigate colourful reef systems under professional supervision. All training, equipment, and those inaugural ocean dives are included—no hidden costs.

3 daysfrom AUD $595

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

🐠 Water Activities

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

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour

This 10-hour loop from Cairns connects three distinct Queensland landmarks in one day. You'll explore Paronella Park, a 1930s castle surrounded by gardens and cascades, then step into Herberton's open-air museum with its 60-plus restored buildings from the pioneering era. Finish at Granite Gorge where you hand-feed the endemic Mareeba Rock Wallabies. Your local guide leads a small group of up to six, travelling in air-conditioned comfort.

10 hoursfrom AUD $285

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