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Hand-picked tours across Queensland

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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
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
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
Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa
5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa

Master electric foiling in Noosa with Australia's original eFoil school. This 90-minute hands-on lesson teaches you to ride a Fliteboard—a hydrofoil board that lifts you silently above the water. You'll spend the full session with an experienced instructor learning the fundamentals, discovering how quickly the technique clicks, and enjoying the Noosa waterways. Spot local wildlife between runs and experience what many describe as genuinely surprising for how approachable it feels.

1h 30mfrom AUD $225
Brisbane City Art and Design Walking Tour
5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Brisbane City Art and Design Walking Tour

Explore Brisbane's vibrant street art scene on this three-hour guided walk through the city's evolving murals and installations. Your guide leads you through neighbourhoods discovering both prominent pieces and tucked-away gems, discussing artistic styles and meanings along the way. The tour concludes at QAGOMA, Queensland's premier art institution, leaving you free to grab lunch or wander the galleries at your own pace. A private experience capped at four people.

3 hoursfrom AUD $280
Private 2hr Yacht Hire Whitsundays
5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Private 2hr Yacht Hire Whitsundays

Hire a private yacht for two hours on Airlie Beach Bay and watch the sun sink over the Whitsunday Islands. You'll have the boat to yourself or share it with up to 25 guests, with antipasto and hot drinks provided. Bring your own wine or spirits (no glass bottles or red wine) and toast the day from the water. Book ahead to secure your date.

2 hoursfrom AUD $3700
1 Hour Jetski Tour Cairns
5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

1 Hour Jetski Tour Cairns

Tear across Trinity Inlet on a jet ski with no prior experience required. This Cairns water-based adventure runs for one hour and takes you past shipwrecks, through mangrove channels, or on a dedicated crocodile-spotting route where you'll spot saltwater crocs and birdlife. Solo or tandem options available, with all safety gear included. Suitable for anyone aged 8+.

1 hourfrom AUD $200
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
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
Gold Coast and Wavebreak Island Cultural Small Group Cruise
5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Gold Coast and Wavebreak Island Cultural Small Group Cruise

Navigate the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard the Kokomo, a boutique vessel designed for small groups seeking genuine cultural knowledge. Over 2.5 hours, you'll learn directly from Aboriginal guides about the region's First Nations heritage, waterways, and seasonal traditions. The journey includes a formal Welcome, time at Wavebreak Island for deeper conversation, and waterside perspectives rarely available to visitors. This is cultural learning anchored in storytelling rather than surface-level sightseeing.

2h 30mfrom AUD $69
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
Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Admission Ticket
5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Admission Ticket

Gain entry to Cairns Museum in the heart of the city's business district, where the region's history unfolds through interactive exhibits. Housed in a climate-controlled space, the collection traces Far North Queensland's evolution—from its frontier origins through environmental shifts and the people who shaped it. You'll move at your own pace through displays covering the region's dynamism and tropical character, then retreat to the upstairs verandah for views across the city centre.

1 dayfrom AUD $15
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
From Cairns: Cooktown, Daintree & Outback 3 Day Small-Group Tour
5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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

A three-day small-group 4WD expedition through Far North Queensland's most striking terrain. Based from Cairns, you'll traverse the Atherton Tablelands, push into Daintree National Park, and reach the frontier town of Cooktown with a knowledgeable local naturalist guide. All meals, park entry and accommodation are included, leaving you to focus on the landscape, wildlife and stories of one of Australia's oldest inhabited regions.

3 daysfrom AUD $2235
Brisbane Bike Tour with a Local | Small Group | Easy ride
5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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

Pedal through Brisbane's riverside corridors on a small-group bike tour led by a knowledgeable local who shares the city's stories as you ride. This 2-hour loop follows dedicated cycling paths along the water, moving at a conversational pace with just 8 riders maximum. You'll discover how Brisbane ticks—its history, neighbourhoods, and character—from vantage points you'd miss on foot or from a bus window.

2 hoursfrom AUD $105
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
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
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
Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers
5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers

Shared shuttle service whisks you from Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre in 30 minutes, leaving the driving to someone else. Two departure windows (9.30am or 10.30am) let you set your own pace exploring the ancient rainforest. The route cuts through sugar cane country and Daintree views north of town. Air-conditioned comfort, child seats included. Book ahead—slots fill quickly.

30 minfrom AUD $40
Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa 7 seater + Luggage Trailer
5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

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

Door-to-door minivan service whisking groups of up to seven from Sunshine Coast Airport straight to your Noosa accommodation. The spacious seven-seater handles the luggage trailer, so you're not wrestling suitcases at the carousel. Your driver meets you in the terminal, loads everything up, and gets you settled for the 30-minute drive north. All fees included. No faffing about with rideshare queues or cramped taxis.

30 minfrom AUD $255
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
Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise
5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise

Direct car service whisking you from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise in roughly 90 minutes. A private vehicle means no shared stops, no waiting around—your driver knows the route and keeps to the schedule. Seats up to three passengers comfortably, with WiFi to catch up on messages or work during the drive.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $160
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
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
Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton
5.0 (5)
Australia

Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton

4 hoursfrom AUD $100
Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach

A genuine sailing experience off Airlie Beach with a small crew of eight, rather than a crowded cattle-boat affair. You'll help manage the sails as the sun drops over the Whitsundays, with champagne and canapés on deck. Two and a half hours of actual sailing—not just motoring with a token scrap of canvas.

2h 30mfrom AUD $120
Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people
5.0 (5)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

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

Door-to-door private car service from Brisbane Airport to your Noosa accommodation, covering the two-hour coastal drive in a comfortable SUV or MPV. Designed for solo travellers and small groups of up to three passengers with luggage to match. Your driver handles the route while you settle in—no shared minibus waits, no multiple drop-offs. Child seats and infant restraints available on request, making it practical for families with young kids.

2 hoursfrom AUD $411
Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course
5.0 (5)
Australia

Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

3 daysfrom AUD $595
The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight
5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

Sixty minutes above the Great Barrier Reef in a scenic flight that covers two major reef systems off Queensland's coast. You'll spot marine life—rays, turtles, sharks—from the air whilst taking in the sprawl of coral formations below. It's the most direct way to grasp the sheer scale of the reef without getting wet.

1 hourfrom AUD $879
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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