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Hand-picked tours across Queensland

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Low Island Snorkelling Private Charter Aboard Authentic Chinese Junk Boat
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 private day on the water around Low Island in Queensland. Over seven and a half hours, your group of up to 22 explores coral reefs with guided snorkel sessions, walks the island, and returns with morning tea, lunch, and afternoon provisions supplied. The local crew tailor the pace and stops to what your party wants, whether that's lingering underwater or anchoring for a swim.

7h 30mfrom AUD $2500
Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch
5.0 (66)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch

Spend six hours touring four of Brisbane's craft breweries with a knowledgeable guide who knows the makers and the story behind each beer. You'll walk through working production facilities, chat directly with brewers, and taste your way through the city's thriving independent beer scene. Small groups mean genuine conversation and support for local businesses doing something interesting with hops and grain.

6 hoursfrom AUD $209
Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group
5.0 (65)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group

Spot kangaroos and hunt for koalas across conserved bushland in Queensland's Springbrook National Park, then walk behind cascading waterfalls through Gondwana rainforest. This 7–10 hour small-group outing takes in two UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Natural Bridge, with swimming possible at waterfall pools. Mid-journey, you'll eat a home-cooked meal beside one of the park's falls, surrounded by subtropical and cool temperate forest types.

7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $189
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef
5.0 (64)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef

Spend nine hours diving the outer reef from Port Douglas with guides who know these waters intimately. You'll descend with certified instructors who log hundreds of dives annually on local sites, exploring coral gardens and the fish life that inhabits them. The outfit provides rental gear, meals, and transport, handling logistics so you focus on what's beneath the surface. Suited to certified divers looking for guided exploration rather than crowded boat runs.

9 hoursfrom AUD $715
Brisbane Bus Tour: Max 10 people | Half Day | Morning tea inc.
5.0 (45)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Brisbane Bus Tour: Max 10 people | Half Day | Morning tea inc.

A four-hour guided loop through Brisbane's key neighbourhoods and viewpoints, capped at ten travellers per van. Your guide—a local with genuine knowledge of the city—steers you past the riverside precincts, through pocket parks, and up to lookouts that matter. Morning tea is sorted. The outfit channels profits back into community projects, so your fare does tangible work.

4 hoursfrom AUD $125
Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour - Private Charter from Noosa to Rainbow Beach
5.0 (44)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour - Private Charter from Noosa to Rainbow Beach

A private 4WD journey along Queensland's coast from Noosa to Rainbow Beach, taking in 8 hours of shifting landscapes and coastal scenery. Your group of up to four adults and two children travels in a dedicated vehicle with hotel collection included, stopping for morning tea, a gourmet picnic lunch by the Coloured Sands, and all National Park entry fees covered. The itinerary bends to what interests you most.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1295
Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays
5.0 (41)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

Spend eight hours exploring Bowen, a quieter stretch of the Whitsundays coast north of the tourist trail. Your local guide reveals secluded beaches, geological formations, and stories tied to shipwrecks, indigenous heritage, and film locations. Walk past the Big Mango, see a restored Catalina aircraft, scout coastal lookouts with sprawling views, then settle into lunch at the waterfront. Snacks included throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $150
Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting
5.0 (32)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

Spend ten hours traversing the Atherton Tablelands, a plateau rising sharply west of Cairns where rainforest, farmland and waterfalls define the landscape. This guided loop covers ten stops across national parks and working properties, threading together regional history, wildlife encounters and tastings of local produce—spirits at Mt Uncle Distillery, cheese and chocolate at Gallos Dairyland, tropical fruit at Skybury Plantation. You'll travel by comfortable coach with a knowledgeable guide who knows the Wet Tropics intimately.

10 hoursfrom AUD $295
Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch
5.0 (31)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Port Douglas Tour Hook-A-Barra with Lunch

Land-based barramundi fishing at a working farm near Port Douglas, combined with a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable aquaculture and fresh-catch lunch. Four hours total, including transport through local bushland. You'll learn fishing basics from pros, then taste barramundi straight from the ponds to your plate. Safe, accessible, and built for all abilities—no experience needed.

4 hoursfrom AUD $155
Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast
5.0 (30)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast

Door-to-door transport from Noosa, Coolum, Marcoola, Twin Waters, Maroochydore or Mooloolaba to Australia Zoo with your driver sharing local knowledge en route. You'll arrive briefed on the layout and what to see, with roughly six hours to explore the wildlife park at your own pace before the return journey home. An eight-hour experience that treats the drive as part of the day rather than dead time.

8 hoursfrom AUD $149
Gold Coast Island Private Cruise
5.0 (29)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Gold Coast Island Private Cruise

Set sail on the Broadwater aboard the Beachcomber for a relaxed four-hour private charter accommodating up to 12 guests. Drop anchor at a secluded island to swim, fish, or lounge on the floating mat whilst sipping Prosecco. The Gold Coast's sheltered waters make for an unhurried escape where you can explore at your own pace—whether that means casting a line, paddling ashore via the boat's direct ladder access, or simply drifting on calm blue water with a drink in hand.

4 hoursfrom AUD $600
Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester
5.0 (29)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester

This seven-hour coastal exploration takes you past the crowded spots around Airlie Beach to five secluded stretches of sand and two tucked-away resorts along the Whitsundays. Your guide Cherene leads a small group at an easy pace, mixing gentle beach walks with swims in sheltered turquoise water and moments to simply sit and absorb the scenery. You'll cover terrain carved by millions of years of coastal weathering, stopping at Dingo Beach and Cape Gloucester amongst quieter bays most day-trippers miss entirely.

7 hoursfrom AUD $140
Private Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge Day Tour
5.0 (27)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge Day Tour

A 12-hour private tour through Queensland's Daintree Rainforest, one of Earth's most ancient tropical ecosystems. Your naturalist driver takes you from Cairns through Daintree National Park, stopping at Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation, with a ferry crossing of the Daintree River and time in Port Douglas. The rainforest canopy, endemic wildlife, and geological history unfold from your air-conditioned vehicle, with lunch and refreshments included.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1880
Airlie Waterfalls & Rainforest Bushwalk Eco Adventure
5.0 (26)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Airlie Waterfalls & Rainforest Bushwalk Eco Adventure

Spend four hours exploring Queensland's Whitsunday hinterland with a guide who knows the local ecology inside out. You'll trek through rainforest thick with native plants and wildlife, then seek out the waterfalls that cut through the landscape—conditions permitting. The pace is gentle enough for most fitness levels, the commentary goes beyond surface-level tourism, and you'll finish with a real sense of what makes this pocket of the coast distinctive.

4 hoursfrom AUD $120
Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour
5.0 (26)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour

Spend four and a half hours sailing a catamaran across Moreton Bay's marine park waters departing from Raby Bay in Cleveland. You'll get hands-on instruction at the helm, swim in sheltered spots, paddleboard, or simply recline on deck with antipasto and fruit whilst watching for dolphins and turtles. The boat suits solo travellers, couples, families and groups seeking an active yet unhurried afternoon on the water.

4h 30mfrom AUD $119
Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean
5.0 (22)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean

Six-hour coastal exploration along Queensland's shoreline featuring three distinct ecosystems. You'll track kangaroos through natural bushland, wade through mangrove channels teeming with wading birds, and visit a historic shipwreck site. The tour winds up at Scarborough Harbour, where local fishmongers sell the day's catch. Pitched for all fitness levels, the pace lets you absorb each habitat without rushing.

6 hoursfrom AUD $240
Discover Toowoomba Tours
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Discover Toowoomba Tours

Build your own Toowoomba experience from over 30 venues and activities across Queensland's Darling Downs. This 4–6 hour guided tour operates on your schedule: contact the team to tailor an itinerary that suits your interests, whether that's gardens, heritage sites, local galleries or natural attractions. Door-to-door pickup and bottled water included. Departs around 10am, back by 4:30pm.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $99
Private Rainforest & Wildlife Tour - Build Your Own Experience
5.0 (20)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Rainforest & Wildlife Tour - Build Your Own Experience

Build a rainforest day tailored to your pace and interests across Queensland's World Heritage Gondwana forests. Choose your own mix: wade behind cascading waterfalls, track wild kangaroos through open forest, spot dozing koalas in the canopy, hunt for glowworms after dark, or climb to lookouts for sweeping views. Your private guide navigates everything from short strolls to full-day adventures, with packed lunch at waterfall bases and door-to-door transport from Gold Coast or Brisbane.

4 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $340
Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall
5.0 (19)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall

Your own guide and vehicle explore three World Heritage Wet Tropics parks in half a day across North Queensland. Visit Barron Falls, wade through pristine pools, and walk among towering rainforest giants. The landscape shifts from dense jungle to open savannah as you move between reserves. Morning departures at 7am or afternoon at 1pm suit different schedules, with hotel transfers included. Light refreshments provided.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1171
Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns
5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns

Tackle Smithfield's legendary rainforest trail network outside Cairns on a guided four-hour mountain bike adventure. Queensland's oldest and most respected bike park stretches across 60km of colour-coded tracks—green, blue and black runs—that cut through vine-draped jungle, ford crystal streams and crest ridges overlooking the Great Barrier Reef. Your guide navigates you through the best terrain for your skill level, revealing why this place remains Australia's benchmark for serious riding.

4 hoursfrom AUD $278
Koalas, 6 Springbrook Waterfalls and Natural Bridge Day Tour
5.0 (18)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Koalas, 6 Springbrook Waterfalls and Natural Bridge Day Tour

Spend nine hours tracking koalas and kangaroos through Coombabah Lake, then venture into Springbrook National Park's rainforest to find six cascading waterfalls and the remarkable Natural Bridge. Your guide keeps the pace relaxed with flexible stops for photography and wildlife-spotting. Small groups mean fewer crowds, and you'll leave with digital images, snacks, drinks and the knowledge that 1m² of native forest has been restored in your name.

9 hoursfrom AUD $179
Mossman Highlights eBike Tour
5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Mossman Highlights eBike Tour

Pedal through Queensland's Far North on an electric bike, covering local lanes between Mossman and neighbouring villages over four to five hours. You'll navigate using GPS to hit Mossman Gorge, Shannonvale Winery, and the Australian Chocolate Farm, with time for a river dip. The route suits all fitness levels and families, with shuttles handling the awkward bits and e-bike assistance taking the sweat out of hills.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $179
Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns

A 9.5-hour guided loop from Cairns combining three distinct landscapes: wetlands walk through feather palms and past Jabiru Lake, a cultural visit to Barron Falls with a Djabugay ranger, and a one-way Skyrail journey above the World Heritage rainforest. Meals include lunch with coffee tasting at Skybury plantation, afternoon ice cream, and morning refreshments, all in a small group with experienced driver.

9h 30mfrom AUD $317
Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park
5.0 (16)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park

Tackle Booloumba Falls and creek crossings in Conondale National Park via customised 4x4 Jeep Wrangler over seven hours. This Queensland off-road run lets you shape the day's route based on conditions and mood—pivot from rainforest tracks to creek beds as you please. The operator prioritises flexibility over fixed itineraries, responding to your appetite for exploration whether that means tackling technical terrain or discovering quieter pockets of the park.

7 hoursfrom AUD $770
Bribie Island 4WD Kayak and WWII Bunker Tour
5.0 (16)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Bribie Island 4WD Kayak and WWII Bunker Tour

A 4–5 hour blast combining 4WD beach driving, lagoon kayaking, WWII bunker exploration and kangaroo spotting on Bribie Island, just an hour north of Brisbane. Your local guide steers you through tea-tree waterways, along sand flats and into Fort Bribie's restored defences—all without the ferry queues or full-day commitment. Small groups mean real space to breathe, swim and capture genuine wildlife moments.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $139
Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

Hire a private boat with skipper for 6–8 hours to chart your own course through the Whitsundays. Anchor at quiet reefs and beaches, dive into prolific coral gardens, walk island trails, or simply drift with a book. The vessel, snorkelling kit, and refreshments are yours alone—steer away from the crowds and build a day that matches what you actually want to do.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $3819
North Stradbroke Island Private Tour with Pickup
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

North Stradbroke Island Private Tour with Pickup

A 10–12 hour private island loop combining coastal walks, wildlife spotting and freshwater swimming. You'll be picked up and driven across to North Stradbroke Island, where you'll track whales (June–October), dolphins and turtles, visit working artist studios in Dunwich, explore mangrove creeks at Myora Springs, tackle the North Gorge Walk for sweeping ocean views, and finish with a dip or afternoon tea at the tea-coloured Brown Lake surrounded by native bushland.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $275
Private Daintree Wanderer Tour
5.0 (13)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Daintree Wanderer Tour

Spend nine hours exploring the Daintree Rainforest with a local guide in a private minivan. This tour combines river wildlife viewing, rainforest walks, and coastal exploration. You'll cruise the Daintree River spotting crocodiles, enjoy morning tea surrounded by ancient vegetation, take lunch at a scenic location, visit Cape Tribulation Beach where rainforest meets sand, and finish at a local ice cream stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1016
Kangaroos and Mountain Views Day Tour from Gold Coast
5.0 (13)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kangaroos and Mountain Views Day Tour from Gold Coast

Spot kangaroos and koalas at Coombabah Lake before heading up to Mount Tamborine for morning tea at a heritage hotel and views across the Gold Coast. This five-hour outing from the hinterland town takes in native wildlife in their element, local artisan galleries, and ridge-top vistas. A local guide leads the way through conservation parkland and the mountain community's craft shops, finishing with the sprawl of coast and hinterland laid out below.

5 hoursfrom AUD $125
Airlie Beach: Bowen Beaches, Local Prawns & History Day Tour
5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Airlie Beach: Bowen Beaches, Local Prawns & History Day Tour

A 6-hour coastal tour from Airlie Beach exploring Bowen's lesser-known bays and historical sites across one of Queensland's most scenic drives. Small groups of ten travel with a local guide who shares genuine knowledge of the region's geography, culture, and past. The day culminates in fresh prawns and sparkling wine at a secluded beach. Eco-certified and built around authentic discovery rather than standard tourist stops.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155
Noosa Hinterland Tour with Lunch, Wine & Cheese Tasting & more
5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Noosa Hinterland Tour with Lunch, Wine & Cheese Tasting & more

A seven-hour guided loop through Queensland's Noosa Hinterland with award-winning local guide Joel, combining scenic drives, regional food and drink stops, and lakeside moments. You'll travel by luxury coach from your accommodation through quiet valleys and hilltop vistas, pausing at a mead estate (or craft brewery on Sundays), a working vineyard for wine and cheese, and a country restaurant for lunch with a glass of local wine or beer. The day wraps with tea or coffee beside the Noosa Everglades.

7 hoursfrom AUD $299
Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island

Board a 4-hour marine cruise departing Townsville seeking humpback whales during their migration season. Navigate the waters off Cape Cleveland and Magnetic Island with a crew versed in ocean ecology, scanning for breaching whales, sea turtles and seabirds. Complimentary refreshments, tea and morning or afternoon snacks included depending on departure time. Suitable for all fitness levels and wheelchair accessible.

4 hoursfrom AUD $175
Glass House Mountains Tour with Lunch, Lookouts, and Nature Walks
5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Glass House Mountains Tour with Lunch, Lookouts, and Nature Walks

Spend nearly eight hours exploring Queensland's dramatic volcanic peaks with an award-winning local guide. This shared tour winds through the Glass House Mountains landscape, taking you to elevated vantage points both near and distant, then into the national park itself for close-up views of the tallest formations. A guided walk through ancient forest near Maleny reveals towering trees and native wildlife. Lunch and a drink at a mountain-view café round out the day, with door-to-door transport included.

7h 45mfrom AUD $279
Hervey Bay: Premium Small Group Whale Watching Safari - Half Day
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Hervey Bay: Premium Small Group Whale Watching Safari - Half Day

Chase humpbacks across the Great Sandy Straits aboard Wipeout, Hervey Bay's speediest catamaran. This half-day safari prioritises small groups to beat the crowds onto the water, where you'll track migrating whales with experienced skippers. Morning departures offer the chance to enter the water alongside these giants—a privilege governed by strict wildlife protocols and seasonal conditions. Four-and-a-half hours of raw marine encounters, Queensland.

4h 30mfrom AUD $199
6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour – Popular Sights in One Day
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour – Popular Sights in One Day

Explore Brisbane's signature landmarks with your own private driver and guide over six to seven hours. Starting from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal, you'll visit the city's most recognisable spots at a pace that suits your group. This is a straightforward city introduction—skip the rushing, take in what matters, and let someone else handle the navigation. Flexible pickup times and a relaxed itinerary make it practical for newly arrived travellers keen to get oriented without the tour-group shuffle.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1650
Bike & eBike Hire
5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Bike & eBike Hire

Pedal around Port Douglas at your own pace, with hire options from 4 hours to a week. Explore Four Mile Beach, duck into beachside cafes and pubs, or spread a picnic on the sand without worrying about parking. The included treasure hunt guides you to Port Douglas's quieter corners—perfect for families wanting to cover ground under their own steam in a safe, traffic-free way.

4 hours – 7 daysfrom AUD $42
Wunyami Cultural Tour on Green Island's Eco Adventure
5.0 (9)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Wunyami Cultural Tour on Green Island's Eco Adventure

Spend a full day on Green Island learning directly from Wunyami indigenous guides who share saltwater stories and reef knowledge rooted in ancestral connection to the land. The 45-minute ferry from Cairns gets you there by mid-morning, leaving seven hours to explore at your own pace. Snorkel the reef or cruise by glass-bottom boat, absorbing both the marine environment and the cultural narratives woven through it. Your visit supports indigenous employment and cultural preservation on the island.

7 hoursfrom AUD $197
Cassowary Coast Goondoi Culture Tour
5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Cassowary Coast Goondoi Culture Tour

Spend eight hours in Queensland's wet tropics rainforest with Goondoi Culture Tours, learning directly from knowledgeable guides about Aboriginal history, land management, and living culture. This Ecotourism Australia–certified operation partners with the local community to support conservation of the rainforest and reef while you explore the landscape through an Indigenous lens. You'll move at a measured pace through the forest, stopping to eat fresh local cake and tropical fruit as part of the day's rhythm.

8 hoursfrom AUD $255
Secrets of Noosa Tour with Oceanview Lunch, Nature & Noosa River Ferry
5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Secrets of Noosa Tour with Oceanview Lunch, Nature & Noosa River Ferry

A seven-hour guided exploration of Noosa's quieter corners, led by an award-winning local guide. You'll travel by premium coach through historic Tewantin, browse the regional gallery and organic marketplace, cross the heritage footbridge, then ferry down the Noosa River to the Heads. Lunch with ocean views at Sunshine Beach is included, along with drinks throughout. The route loops between Noosa, Coolum and Twin Waters, revealing the art galleries, craft breweries, chocolate makers and antique shops tucked away in Noosaville.

7 hoursfrom AUD $279
Half-Day Daintree Rainforest Tour
5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Half-Day Daintree Rainforest Tour

Spend five hours in North Queensland's Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where two World Heritage zones converge. This half-day tour takes you through ancient tropical forest, along pristine beaches, and down Cooper Creek on a crocodile-spotting cruise. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with park fees and ferry included, seeing the landscape where the rainforest meets the reef.

5 hoursfrom AUD $895
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