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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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151 tours in Australia · ★ 4.5 and upClear filters
★ 5.0 (119)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Sandbox Virtual Reality Experience - Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Step into a motion-capture VR environment at Sandbox on the Gold Coast where your entire body drives the action. This 40-minute session uses full-body tracking and tactile feedback to create a level of physical presence you won't find in consumer headsets or typical arcade VR. You'll leave with a video of your performance.
40 minfrom AUD $45
★ 5.0 (69)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Low Island Snorkelling Private Charter Aboard Authentic Chinese Junk Boat
Charter the Shaolin, a traditional Chinese junk, for a full day exploring Low Island off the Australian coast. Your private boat accommodates up to 22 guests with a local crew steering you between snorkelling sites, a guided island walk, and leisurely sailing. Morning and afternoon tea plus a buffet lunch are served aboard. The crew tailors the itinerary to your group's interests, whether that's extra time underwater, relaxation on deck, or island exploration.
7h 30mfrom AUD $2500
★ 5.0 (66)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch
Spend a morning and afternoon exploring four craft breweries across Brisbane with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll walk through working production floors, chat directly with brewers about their methods and philosophies, and taste a range of beers that showcase the city's thriving independent scene. Lunch is included, giving you time to absorb what you've learned before moving to the next brewery. Small group sizes keep things intimate and allow genuine conversation.
6 hoursfrom AUD $209
★ 5.0 (65)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group
Spend a full day spotting kangaroos and koalas roaming freely across protected bushland, then venture into Springbrook National Park to walk beneath cascading waterfalls and swim in rock pools. You'll traverse subtropical and temperate rainforest, visit two UNESCO heritage sites including the Natural Bridge, and finish with a homecooked meal served at a waterfall lookout. The 7–10 hour experience covers ground via private transport with a small group, making it ideal for those wanting wildlife encounters without the zoo setting.
7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $189
★ 5.0 (64)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef
A full-day guided dive expedition to the outer Great Barrier Reef departing from Port Douglas, designed for certified divers. Your guide stays with you throughout the 9-hour trip, revealing reef formations and marine life while you explore pristine local dive sites. All equipment, meals, and refreshments are provided, allowing you to focus entirely on the underwater experience.
9 hoursfrom AUD $715
★ 5.0 (49)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Brisbane City Walking Tour: local guide, small group, 100 mins
Walk Brisbane's inner streets with a local guide in a group capped at 8 people. This 100-minute tour threads through Queen Street Mall, past City Hall, and down laneways most visitors miss. Your guide unpacks the city's architectural layers and neighbourhood stories as you move at a steady pace. You'll come away with a real sense of how Brisbane ticks—the sort of knowledge that only comes from someone who actually lives here, not a scripted spiel.
1h 40mfrom AUD $59
★ 5.0 (47)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Hook-A-Barra Fishing and Farm Activity
This 2.5-hour session puts you on the farm where barramundi are raised, then into the water to catch your own. You'll walk through the breeding operation, learn how the fish are farmed, then spend time with a rod in hand trying to land one. Finish with a tasting board that showcases what these fish can become on a plate. It's hands-on and straightforward—no filler, just fishing and food.
2h 30mfrom AUD $115
★ 5.0 (45)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Brisbane Bus Tour: Max 10 people | Half Day | Morning tea inc.
A four-hour morning tour of Brisbane's key landmarks with a small group capped at ten people. Your guide navigates you through the city's riverfront precinct, standout parks, and elevated viewpoints whilst sharing local knowledge and neighbourhood anecdotes. The air-conditioned coach includes morning tea and a small gift, with proceeds supporting community initiatives.
4 hoursfrom AUD $125
★ 5.0 (44)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour - Private Charter from Noosa to Rainbow Beach
A private 8-hour 4WD journey along the Sunshine Coast's most dramatic stretches, departing Noosa and finishing at Rainbow Beach. You'll navigate sand tracks, spot native wildlife, and stop at lookouts with views that shift constantly. The itinerary bends to your preferences—whether you want to linger at a particular beach or push on faster. Pickup from your accommodation, lunch, and park fees included. Fits up to four adults and two children.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1295
★ 5.0 (43)
✈️ Transfers
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Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast
Dedicated private car service linking Brisbane Airport and Gold Coast, covering the 80-minute corridor with a driver who knows the route. You'll travel in a chilled, modern vehicle straight from terminal to accommodation—no shared minibus stops, no waiting for other passengers. Bottled water included, all charges upfront. Handy if you're touching down with luggage and just want to reach your destination without faffing about with taxis or ride-shares.
1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $89
★ 5.0 (41)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays
Spend eight hours exploring Bowen, the quieter northern gateway to the Whitsundays. This guided day reveals the region's lesser-known beaches, geological formations and coastal lookouts alongside stories of shipwrecks, indigenous heritage and early exploration. Walk past the usual tourist trails to discover filming locations, quirky roadside landmarks and tucked-away swimming spots. Local guides with years of on-ground experience share the character of this working coastal town, finishing with lunch at the water's edge.
8 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (40)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
British Defender 3D2N Whitsunday Snorkelling Sailing Adventure
Three days sailing the Whitsundays aboard British Defender, a working sailing vessel that takes you to Whitehaven Beach and surrounding coral reefs. You'll spend mornings and afternoons in the water snorkelling, with meals and bunk accommodation included. The crew keeps things lively without pretence—expect a proper sailing experience rather than a floating resort, shared with other travellers keen on reef time and open ocean.
3 daysfrom AUD $739
★ 5.0 (39)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!
Start at Mt Tinbeerwah's summit and descend three hours through Queensland's Hinterland on electric bikes, gliding past rainforest canopy, river bends, wetlands and mangrove systems around Lake Weyba and Lake Doonella. The bus ferries you uphill; gravity and pedal-assist do the rest as you roll toward Noosa township. Snacks included, no climbing required.
3 hoursfrom AUD $140
★ 5.0 (37)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia
Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art Tour
A 3-hour guided roam through Brisbane's hidden bar scene paired with street art discoveries. Your local expert steers you towards three neighbourhood bars—some tucked away from the tourist trail—while pointing out murals by the city's top artists. Thursday routes venture into South Brisbane and West End via Fish Lane's gallery walls; Saturday stays central around the best small bars. Non-drinkers welcome.
3 hoursfrom AUD $73
★ 5.0 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Quicksilver Dive 4 Day PADI Learn to Dive Course
Earn your PADI Open Water certification over four days based in Port Douglas. Two days of theory and pool training at Quicksilver's 5-star facility are followed by two days on the reef itself, where you'll complete four mandatory training dives and two additional guided dives across more than 35 World Heritage sites at Agincourt. Small group sizes mean personalised instruction throughout, with all equipment, meals, and transfers from Port Douglas accommodation included.
4 daysfrom AUD $1310
★ 5.0 (31)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting
A 10-hour sweep through Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, connecting ten locations across a rising plateau landscape. You'll move through national parks, working farms and gardens, and waterfalls whilst sampling what the region produces—spirits from Mt Uncle, cheese and chocolate from Gallos, coffee and papaya from Skybury. The guide unpacks the ecology and history of the Wet Tropics as you travel in a comfortable minibus, with morning and afternoon tea included.
10 hoursfrom AUD $295
★ 5.0 (31)
🛕 Culture & History
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Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours
Taribelang Bunda guides lead a three-hour cultural tour across the Bundaberg region, sharing knowledge of their 60,000-year connection to Country. Walk significant sites while learning language, artefact use, and the layered history of Indigenous and European settlement. Morning tea features native bush tucker prepared traditionally, offering a tangible sense of the landscape's cultural depth.
3 hoursfrom AUD $105
★ 5.0 (31)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch
Chase barramundi in the safety of a working farm near Port Douglas, then eat what you've caught. This four-hour experience combines land-based fishing with a tour of an award-winning barramundi operation and a paddock-to-plate lunch. You'll get hands-on with the fish, learn how they're farmed, and taste the results with help from experienced guides throughout.
4 hoursfrom AUD $155
★ 5.0 (30)
✈️ Transfers
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Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast
Get chauffeured from your Noosa or Sunshine Coast base to Australia Zoo with a knowledgeable driver who shares local insights en route. You'll receive a detailed map and pre-arrival briefing before spending roughly six hours exploring the zoo independently. The return journey includes drop-off at your accommodation, making this a hassle-free full day out without the stress of navigating.
8 hoursfrom AUD $149
★ 5.0 (29)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester
Skip the crowded strips and explore five secluded beaches around Airlie Beach with a local guide who knows every hidden cove. This seven-hour adventure takes you to Dingo Beach and Cape Gloucester, stopping at quiet shorelines and two low-key resorts where you can wade into clear shallow water and simply breathe. You'll move at an easy pace—no rush, no performance—discovering landscapes that have taken millennia to form. The Whitsundays' quieter side, the one most day-trippers miss entirely.
7 hoursfrom AUD $140
★ 5.0 (29)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast Island Private Cruise
Spend four hours aboard Beachcomber, a private charter vessel carrying up to 12 passengers across the Gold Coast's Broadwater. You'll anchor at an island to swim, fish, lounge on a floating mat, or wade ashore. It's a casual half-day on the water with light refreshments included—perfect for those wanting to escape the beach crowds without committing to a full-day expedition.
4 hoursfrom AUD $600
★ 5.0 (29)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast
A hands-on two-hour session on the Gold Coast where you'll learn gin's backstory, explore the distillation craft, and create your own 500ml bottle. Work with a master distiller to select from 50 botanicals, blend your spirit using small copper stills, and taste the result. You take home your custom gin.
2 hoursfrom AUD $180
★ 5.0 (29)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Jellurgal Walkabout Small Group Tour
Walk Burleigh Headland with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide who shares Yugambeh country knowledge across two hours. The tour begins at Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre with audiovisual storytelling about Dreaming narratives, then moves into Burleigh Heads National Park to see sacred sites, traditional food sources, and coastal landmarks like Tallebudgera Creek. You'll hear how the Yugambeh people have maintained this landscape for millennia while watching for dolphins and sea eagles against Pacific views.
2 hoursfrom AUD $59
★ 5.0 (28)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast Breakfast Sailing Cruise with Croissants & Sparkling
Catch the Gold Coast's best light from a 38-foot yacht during this two-hour morning sail. You'll drift past waterfront mansions and coastal inlets with fresh pastries and sparkling wine (or tea and coffee) in hand, finishing well before lunch plans kick in. It's a straightforward way to start the day without the usual breakfast rush, with room to chat, read, or simply watch the water pass.
2 hoursfrom AUD $169
★ 5.0 (27)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Private Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge Day Tour
A 12-hour private exploration of far north Queensland's ancient rainforest, departing Cairns with a naturalist guide. You'll drive through Daintree National Park to Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation, crossing the Daintree River by ferry and stopping in Port Douglas. The route threads through what's likely Earth's oldest tropical rainforest, with stops at key natural sites and guided commentary throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
12 hoursfrom AUD $1880
★ 5.0 (27)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
1 Hour Single or Double Kayak Rental to the Nth Bribie Island
Launch straight onto one of Australia's largest sand islands from Bills Boat Hire—Bribie Island's northern tip sits minutes away by kayak. Paddle the tidal lagoon past upside-down jellyfish, sea cucumbers and stingrays, or explore Pumicestone Passage, a nursery ground teeming with migratory waders, pelicans and kites. An hour's rental lets you reach this protected National Park shoreline with your own provisions and time to spare.
1 hourfrom AUD $22
★ 5.0 (26)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour
Set sail on a spacious catamaran from Raby Bay for an afternoon exploring Moreton Bay Marine Park. You'll get hands-on tuition at the helm, swim in clear waters, paddle on boards, or stretch out on the deck with a drink whilst drifting past untouched islands. The bay's residents—dolphins, turtles, dugongs—often make appearances. Antipasto and fresh fruit come aboard; bring your own wine if you fancy it. Suits everyone from solo sailors to multi-generation groups.
4h 30mfrom AUD $119
★ 5.0 (26)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Private Surf Lessons in Coolangatta
Get your feet on a board at Kirra Beach, one of Australia's premier breaks and the Gold Coast's most reliable learning ground. This 90-minute private lesson puts you with an instructor who reads swells and your progress in real time. You'll paddle out with supplied wetsuits and boards matched to your needs, whether you're touching water for the first time or refining your pop-up technique.
1h 30mfrom AUD $69
★ 5.0 (26)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Airlie Waterfalls & Rainforest Bushwalk Eco Adventure
Spend four hours exploring Airlie's twin waterfalls and rainforest interior with a guide who knows the Whitsundays intimately. You'll walk through thick bush, learn about local ecology and Aboriginal heritage, and get a genuine sense of what lies inland from the coastal strip. An accredited eco guide leads the way at a relaxed pace, sharing insights into native plants, wildlife, and the landscape's story. Bring moderate fitness and expect a proper outdoor experience—this isn't a manicured walk.
4 hoursfrom AUD $120
★ 5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Self Guided Agnes to 1770 Scooter Hire
Rent a scooter in Agnes Water and cruise the 1770 area at your own pace for two hours. Navigate coastal roads and local hotspots with a helmet provided, stopping wherever catches your eye. No guided route means you set the rhythm—blast through highlights in one loop or meander between beachside cafés and scenic viewpoints. Solo riders only; perfect for travellers who prefer steering their own course.
2 hoursfrom AUD $88
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Resin Art Classes Brisbane: Cheeseboards & Coasters
Learn resin pouring in Brisbane with a one-hour guided session creating functional art like cheeseboards and coasters. Work alongside experienced artists who'll teach you mixing, pouring, and detail work from scratch, regardless of your experience level. All materials—quality resin, pigments, tools—are supplied, and you'll leave with a piece that needs 24 hours to cure before collection or delivery.
1 hourfrom AUD $129
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Great Keppel Island PADI Discover Scuba Dive with Keppel Dive
Test the waters of scuba diving with a three-hour introductory dive off Great Keppel Island. You'll descend into the Reef with a qualified instructor guiding you through the basics, exploring what lies beneath without committing to a full certification course. All gear and tuition included. Perfect for deciding whether diving is your thing before investing time in formal training.
3 hoursfrom AUD $185
★ 5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
2 Hour Private Brisbane Mountain Bike Coaching Session and Ride
Learn proper mountain bike technique on Brisbane's Mt Cootha trails over two hours with Ben Forbes, an enduro racing veteran and local guide with nearly two and a half decades of competitive experience. You'll cover genuine ground on two wheels, spot native wildlife, build fitness and pick up skills that'll stick with you long after the ride ends. All gear provided; bring your own water bottle or use the park fountains.
2 hoursfrom AUD $215
★ 5.0 (24)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour
Tear through Daintree's ancient rainforest on a four-wheel drive, fording creeks and crossing private bush tracks under expert guidance. This 2.5-hour adventure combines high-octane riding with a swim at Cassowary Falls, a croc-free waterhole where you can cool off and hand-feed native turtles and fish. Based on a secluded property in tropical North Queensland, it suits anyone after a genuine adrenaline hit paired with rainforest immersion—arrive ready to get soaked.
2h 30mfrom AUD $184
★ 5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour
Spend three to four hours exploring the Gold Coast's craft beer scene with a local guide. Visit three working breweries, taste their signature brews, and learn how the region's hop industry has flourished. Small groups keep things intimate whilst you chat directly with brewers and discover what sets each operation apart. The tour departs from designated Gold Coast meeting points—note that it's roughly an hour by train from Brisbane CBD to the starting location.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $159
★ 5.0 (23)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Magnetic Island Jet Ski Experience: Five Beach Bay in 90 Minutes
Pilot your own jet ski around Magnetic Island's Five Beach Bay for 90 minutes of coastal exploration. Departing from Horseshoe Bay, you'll navigate eight bays—seven reachable only by water—past granite outcrops, sea caves, and remote beaches. A local guide leads the way, sharing insights on marine ecosystems and wildlife while you spot turtles, rays, dolphins, and raptors. Stop for swims in sheltered coves and take home professional photos from your adventure.
2h 30mfrom AUD $260
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Discover Toowoomba Tours
Build your own Toowoomba tour from over 30 attractions and activities across the region. You choose what matters to you—gardens, galleries, local heritage, scenic lookouts—and the team crafts a bespoke itinerary. Four to six hours exploring the city at your pace, with door-to-door transport included. Bottled water provided. Minimum two passengers; group discounts available.
4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $99
★ 5.0 (22)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean
This six-hour coastal run takes you through three distinct ecosystems along Australia's shoreline. You'll spot raptors and waders across open water and mangrove thickets, track kangaroos in their natural setting, and explore a beached wreck at Osprey House Environmental Centre. The tour finishes at Scarborough Harbour, where you can pick up catch-of-the-day straight from the fishing boats.
6 hoursfrom AUD $240
★ 5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life
Walk through Australia's working coral farm to see how reef restoration happens on the ground. Over 75 minutes, guides show you the breeding tanks, juvenile colonies, and outplanting operations that are actively rebuilding damaged reefs. You'll see species at different growth stages and learn what makes some corals resilient while others struggle. Bring a phone—they loan a lens filter to capture the actual colours you're seeing without the blue-water distortion.
1h 15mfrom AUD $32
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