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Hand-picked tours across Queensland

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

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Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate

Sail into the Gold Coast sunset aboard a 38-foot yacht with up to nine other guests. This two-hour cruise captures the day's final light dancing across the water before the sky transforms into a canvas of reds and golds. You'll sip two glasses of your choice—sparkling wine, beer, or water—whilst grazing on a plate of cheese, biscuits, fruit and a sweet treat, all set against the hinterland backdrop.

2 hoursfrom AUD $189

Brisbane City Walking Tour: local guide, small group, 100 mins

★ 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 who knows the stories behind the facades. This 100-minute small-group tour (capped at 8 people) moves through Queen Street Mall, past City Hall's imposing architecture, and down laneways most visitors miss—including the hunt for Brisbane's tiniest door. You'll get a feel for how the city actually works, built on genuine local insight rather than rehearsed patter.

Hook-A-Barra Fishing and Farm Activity

Spend two and a half hours at a Queensland barramundi farm learning how these prized fish are raised, then test your angling skills in the ponds before sampling fresh barra on a tasting board. You'll walk the farm grounds, understand the breeding and rearing process, and get hands-on with a fishing rod in a working aquaculture setting. A practical introduction to one of Australia's favourite table fish.

Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast

Direct sedan service linking Brisbane Airport and Gold Coast's beachfront, taking the 1–2 hour drive out of your hands. Your driver meets you on arrival or collects you from your accommodation, handling luggage and navigation so you can decompress after the flight or settle in before takeoff. Climate-controlled comfort, chilled water on board, and all charges included upfront—no surprises.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $89

★ 5.0 (39)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!

Start from Mt Tinbeerwah's ridge and coast downhill through Queensland's Hinterland on an electric bike, discovering subtropical rainforest, winding river corridors, and the wetland systems that feed into Noosa's waterways. A 3-hour assisted ride powered by comfortable e-bikes, with a bus shuttle handling the climb so you focus on descending through pristine landscape. A smart way to cover serious ground without the sweat.

Brisbane Small Bars and Street Art Tour

A 3-hour roam through Brisbane's bar scene paired with street art spotting. Your guide steers you to three neighbourhood bars—some tucked away from the usual trail—while pointing out murals and works by the city's best artists. Thursday routes venture through South Brisbane and West End via Fish Lane's gallery walls; Saturday stays central where the bar density peaks. You'll get a drink at the first stop and a curated map to revisit spots later.

Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours

Spend three hours with Taribelang Bunda guides exploring the deep history of their Country in Queensland. You'll visit significant sites, taste native bush tucker during morning tea, handle traditional artefacts like boomerangs, and hear directly from local Traditional Owners about 60,000 years of continuous culture. This tour weaves pre-colonial life with the complex story of European contact and survival of Taribelang Bunda people across the Bundaberg region.

Jellurgal Walkabout Small Group Tour

Walk through Burleigh Headland with a Yugambeh guide who shares Dreaming stories and the cultural landscape of the Gold Coast. Based at the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, this two-hour tour takes you into Burleigh Heads National Park to discover sacred sites, traditional food sources, and the practices that have shaped this country for millennia. You'll see the Pacific Ocean, spot dolphins and sea eagles, and understand why Tallebudgera Creek and Echo Beach matter to the people whose ancestors lived here.

Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast

Work hands-on with a master distiller to craft your own gin in this two-hour Gold Coast session. You'll trace gin's evolution, explore how distillation works, then select from 50 botanicals to build a signature spirit using copper alembic stills. Bottle your 500ml creation and taste the result before heading home with your pour.

Gold Coast Breakfast Sailing Cruise with Croissants & Sparkling

Start your Gold Coast morning aboard a 38-foot yacht, gliding past waterways whilst enjoying fresh pastries and sparkling wine. This two-hour cruise gets you back ashore by late morning, leaving your afternoon free. The sailing itself is the main event—relaxed, unhurried—with good company and a proper breakfast backdrop. Beats a standard café every time.

1 Hour Single or Double Kayak Rental to the Nth Bribie Island

Launch from Bills Boat Hire and paddle across Pumicestone Passage to the northern tip of Bribie Island, one of Australia's largest sand islands. This one-hour rental puts you moments away from a sheltered National Park beach and a tidal lagoon teeming with marine life. Bring a picnic, swim gear and sunscreen—you'll be paddling through a working nursery for fish and rays, with occasional sightings of pelicans and kites overhead.

Private Surf Lessons in Coolangatta

Learn to surf at Kirra, one of the Gold Coast's premier breaks, with instructors who know every sandbank and swell pattern. This 90-minute private lesson gives you a dedicated coach tailored to your ability—whether you're paddling out for the first time or refining your technique. You'll work with experienced surfers in a protected beach setup designed specifically for progression, not just thrills.

Resin Art Classes Brisbane: Cheeseboards & Coasters

Craft resin cheeseboards and coasters in this hands-on Brisbane workshop led by experienced artists. Over one hour, you'll master mixing, pouring, and detailing techniques to produce a finished piece. All resin, pigments, and tools are supplied, so you walk out with the know-how to make more at home. Your work cures for 24 hours; collect it within a month or request delivery to your door.

2 Hour Private Brisbane Mountain Bike Coaching Session and Ride

Spend two hours on the trails around Mt Cootha with Ben Forbes, an enduro racer and local MTB coach with nearly two decades of experience. You'll ride mountain bikes through Brisbane's bushland, building bike handling skills and fitness whilst spotting wildlife and capturing some decent shots. The session suits riders keen to improve technique and cover proper distance on two wheels.

Self Guided Agnes to 1770 Scooter Hire

Rent a scooter and explore Agnes Water and 1770 at your own pace across Queensland's southern coast. Choose your adventure: a quick 2-hour spin hitting the highlights, a half-day dawdle through preferred spots, or a full-day mission covering everything. Navigate by map, park easily, and feel the salt air as you discover beaches, viewpoints and hidden corners without a guide dictating your route.

Great Keppel Island PADI Discover Scuba Dive with Keppel Dive

Test the underwater world on Great Keppel Island with a three-hour PADI Discover Scuba dive led by qualified instructors. You'll descend into the reef environment with full gear support and professional supervision, ideal for first-timers deciding whether diving suits them. Based off Queensland's coast, this introductory course gives you genuine time underwater rather than theory alone.

UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

Tear through the Daintree rainforest on a four-wheel ATV, fording creeks and rivers across private property in tropical North Queensland. Your guide navigates you through one of Earth's oldest forests, sharing the ecology and history of this World Heritage region. The payoff: a swim and snorkel at Cassowary Falls, a croc-free natural pool where you can feed turtles and fish. Two and a half hours of mud, adrenaline and cool water. Includes transfers from Daintree Village and an army truck rainforest leg.

Magnetic Island Jet Ski Experience: Five Beach Bay in 90 Minutes

Pilot your own jet ski around Magnetic Island's Five Beach Bay in a 90-minute guided tour departing Horseshoe Bay. You'll navigate eight bays—seven reachable only by water—spotting granite formations, hidden caves, and wildlife including turtles, rays, dolphins, and humpback whales. A trained local guide leads the way, offering insight into the island's ecosystems and conservation work while you swim at secluded anchorages and collect tour photos taken by your guide.

Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour

Explore Gold Coast craft beer culture across three local breweries in this 3–4 hour guided tour. Led by a knowledgeable local, you'll taste your way through the region's growing beer scene, learning production methods and brewery histories while supporting independent operators. Small group format keeps things intimate. Note: tour departs from Gold Coast (roughly an hour by train from Brisbane CBD).

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $159

One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life

★ 5.0 (21)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life

Walk through Australia's largest coral farm and see how scientists cultivate reef species from scratch. Over 75 minutes in Queensland, you'll learn the mechanics of coral propagation, meet the team doing restoration work, and watch thousands of polyps in various growth stages. It's a working aquaculture operation, so expect wet floors and genuine working conditions—not a polished display tank. You'll leave with a clearer picture of what reef recovery actually involves.

The Jolly Roger

Tear across Pumicestone Passage on a jet ski for an hour of genuine thrills on Queensland's coast. Your guide calibrates speed and route on the fly—whether you're after white-knuckle acceleration or a steadier pace—making it genuinely accessible from age eight upwards. You'll get proper kit, professional instruction, and keepsake photos of the day.

Gold Coast Skippered Canal Cruise

Glide through Gold Coast waterways aboard your own electric skippered vessel for 1–5 hours, discovering mansions, waterfront landscapes and local wildlife from the water. These custom-built boats operate whisper-quiet and smooth, ideal for first-time boaters or anyone wanting a gentler pace. Your guide navigates the canals and coastline while you settle in with up to nine others, taking in the region's skyline and natural character without engines roaring.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $205

Gold Coast 2 hr Sailing Cruise with Drinks & Tasting Plate

★ 5.0 (18)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Gold Coast 2 hr Sailing Cruise with Drinks & Tasting Plate

Sail the Gold Coast on a 38-foot yacht with up to 10 others, spending two hours on deck with views of dolphins and calm waters. Two glasses of sparkling wine, beer or water arrive with a cheese, fruit and sweet plate. It's a straightforward way to step out of your day—no pretence, just good company and the water.

Sirromet Winery + CBD & Mt Coot-tha Private Helicopter Experience

Fly by private helicopter from Brisbane CBD across Mt Coot-tha to Sirromet Winery, taking in city landmarks and vineyard landscapes over 2.5 hours. You'll land at the winery for a leisurely afternoon—grab lunch at the Tuscan Terrace or simply soak in the views. Everything onsite (wine tastings, tours, food) is separate, so you control the pace and spend. Perfect for three people maximum.

Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

Sail the sheltered Gold Coast Broadwater aboard a private yacht with up to ten guests, watching for dolphins and sea eagles as you drift through calm waters. This two-hour charter includes wine, beer or soft drinks and a spread of deluxe snacks, leaving you to recline while the crew handles everything. Perfect for both first-timers keen to learn the basics and experienced sailors after a lazy afternoon on the water.

Private, luxury Gold Coast Gondola cruise with cheese & wine

Hire a private gondola for up to five people and drift through Main Beach and Surfers Paradise's canal network for 90 minutes. Your crew poles you past grand waterfront estates while you work through a cheese board and a bottle of wine, arriving on a red carpet. It's a slower way to see how the Gold Coast's wealthiest live, best suited to celebrating something specific rather than casual sightseeing.

Buderim Forest Flight Owl Encounter and Tour

Fly a Barking Owl and Eastern Barn Owl through Buderim's forest parks on the Sunshine Coast. This 60–90 minute experience combines falconry with guided nature walks, giving you direct contact with trained owl ambassadors whilst learning about their behaviour and the local landscape. Groups of 2–4 people book together; solo travellers pay the two-person minimum.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $160

Half Day Outer Reef Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

★ 5.0 (16)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Half Day Outer Reef Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

Reach the Outer Reef in under four hours from Port Douglas aboard a rapid catamaran, hitting an exclusive snorkelling site reserved for small groups. With just 14 passengers maximum, you'll have genuine breathing room to explore the reef at your own pace. The boat ride itself demands respect—quick enough to keep nausea at bay, thrilling enough to justify the early start.

Aquascene Magnetic Island Quick Dip Trip

A three-hour coastal cruise departing Nelly Bay that pairs snorkelling with afternoon tea along Magnetic Island's shoreline. You'll explore local waters, spot marine life, and enjoy refreshments in a scenic setting. The boat accommodates all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible, making it an accessible way to experience Queensland's reef environment without committing to a full-day expedition.

Mooloolaba Whale Watching – Small Group Tour

Board a 20-person catamaran off Mooloolaba for two hours tracking migrating humpbacks along the Sunshine Coast. You'll witness breaches, tail slaps and spy hops from the deck whilst the skipper shares marine biology insights. The small group size means unobstructed views and genuine interaction with these animals in their natural habitat, not a crowded cattle-run.

The Mystery of the Missing Professor Escape Room in Brisbane

Step into an alternate reality where Professor H Geber has vanished mid-research in Brisbane's Realm of Mystery. You've got 60 minutes to decode his cryptic notes, uncover what he discovered, and find him before his breakthrough disappears forever. This escape room demands lateral thinking and collaborative problem-solving as you piece together clues scattered across a world that's almost—but not quite—like ours.

Kids Only Surf Lessons at The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 6- 13)

Kids learn to surf in waist-deep water at The Spit, a sheltered local beach with views across to Surfers Paradise. Small groups of four per instructor mean your child gets genuine attention from qualified coaches who keep things safe and playful. The two-hour session includes all boards and wetsuits, showers and changing facilities, plus all-day parking. Bring your own swimmers and towel.

Jet Ski Safaris - 30 Minute Jet Ski Hire

Rent a jet ski and open the throttle on the Gold Coast's largest closed circuit. This 1.5-hour session lets you pilot your own machine around a safe 1-kilometre loop, no prior experience needed. Our team runs a thorough safety briefing before you hit the water, so whether you're testing lines around marker buoys or pushing maximum speed, you'll have the skills to do it. The setup prioritises control and confidence in a dedicated training environment.

Ancient Egypt Night Tour

Walk through Cairns' recreated Egyptian tombs after dark on this 90-minute guided tour. You'll move between eleven burial chambers, learning how ancient Egyptians prepared their dead and what rituals accompanied the afterlife. A nighttime setting lends genuine atmosphere to the 3,000-year-old practices on display. The tour suits all fitness levels and is fully wheelchair accessible.

Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jetski Tour from Surfers Paradise

Tear across Gold Coast waters on a jet ski, starting with a gentle run through Surfers Paradise' riverside mansions to get your bearings, then opening up onto the Broadwater for proper speed. This two-hour outing gives you control over throttle and pace—cruise leisurely past islands and mangroves or push hard through open water. Your guide rides alongside on their own ski, available for anything you need.

2 hoursfrom AUD $199

Sunshine Coast and Noosa Private Tour Inc. 2-Course Gourmet Lunch

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sunshine Coast and Noosa Private Tour Inc. 2-Course Gourmet Lunch

A private guided tour of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa tailored entirely to your interests, spanning 1–7 hours depending on what you want to see. Your local guide steers you towards both signature spots and quieter corners of the region, keeping travel time minimal so you spend more hours actually exploring. The tour includes pick-up from your accommodation and a two-course lunch for two at a lakeside venue, all in an air-conditioned vehicle. Adjust your itinerary on the fly if something catches your eye.

1 hour – 7 hoursfrom AUD $375

Heart Reef & Whitehaven Rest and Relax - 2.5Hr Helicopter Tour

★ 5.0 (14)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Heart Reef & Whitehaven Rest and Relax - 2.5Hr Helicopter Tour

Fly by helicopter to Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island for ninety minutes of swimming and exploring, with refreshments provided mid-tour. The route sweeps past Hill Inlet, skims over Heart Reef in the Great Barrier Reef marine park, then traces the islands of the Whitsundays—Hayman, Hook, and the Molle group—on the return flight. The full experience runs two and a half to three and a half hours.

2h 30m – 3h 30mfrom AUD $1183

Helicopter Tour - Sirromet Winery & Scenic Flight

★ 5.0 (12)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Helicopter Tour - Sirromet Winery & Scenic Flight

Fly by helicopter from Brisbane to Sirromet Winery atop Mount Cotton, then spend two hours exploring the vineyard before returning by air. This three-hour experience combines scenic flight with winery access—you control the timing of your return journey with a simple text to your pilot. The package includes commentary and noise-cancelling headsets both ways, with options to extend your airtime via the Gold Coast route. Groups up to 30 can be accommodated across multiple aircraft.

Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple

Launch yourself 400 feet above Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast with a solo, tandem, or triple parasail flight. You'll drift above the turquoise waters and glittering coastline of the Broadwater whilst tethered to a speedboat, taking in views that stretch for kilometres in every direction. This 2-hour experience includes all gear and a qualified operator—no experience needed.

Rainbow Beach: Surf Lesson Safari & Beach 4WD Double Island Point

Learn to surf on Australia's longest wave at Double Island Point, a pristine break tucked within a Queensland National Park. This 3-hour session takes you by 4WD along Rainbow Beach to waist-deep, gin-clear waters where beginners routinely ride waves stretching hundreds of metres. Small group instruction with qualified coaches and quality boards means you'll progress quickly in a quieter, family-friendly setting far removed from crowded beach breaks elsewhere.

3 hoursfrom AUD $139

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