Tours & experiences

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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Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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
Reef and Rainforest 60 minute Scenic Flight
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Reef and Rainforest 60 minute Scenic Flight

Take a comprehensive helicopter tour over north Queensland's most striking landscapes in a single hour. This flight weaves together coastal reef systems, emerald rainforest canopy, dramatic waterfalls, sandy cays and tableland plateaus. You'll see the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) from above, island formations and the contrast between developed areas and untouched wilderness. The pilot provides running commentary throughout. A complete aerial survey that captures everything the region's shorter flights offer, condensed into one continuous journey.

1 hourfrom AUD $879
Brisbane Bike Tour with a Local | Small Group | Easy ride
★ 5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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
Private Gold Coast Airport Arrival Transfer to Byron Bay
★ 5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Gold Coast Airport Arrival Transfer to Byron Bay

Skip the airport queue shuffle with a private driver waiting at Gold Coast Airport, ready to whisk you straight to Byron Bay. Your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim with your name displayed, handling the drive so you can settle in and start unwinding. The air-conditioned vehicle gets you to your accommodation without fuss, tolls and parking already sorted. One-way journey, all inclusive except tips.

from AUD $240
Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to/from Cairns CBD
★ 5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to/from Cairns CBD

Skip the airport queue stress and arrive at your Cairns CBD accommodation in a private, air-conditioned car. This 15-minute transfer welcomes groups up to six people with a driver who handles luggage and knows the local area well. Book it one-way or arrange your return leg when you book, so you're sorted both directions without hunting down transport on arrival or departure day.

15 minfrom AUD $135
1 Hour Jetski Tour Cairns
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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
Half-Day Daintree Rainforest Tour
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Half-Day Daintree Rainforest Tour

A five-hour eco-tour through North Queensland's [Daintree Rainforest](/places/daintree-rainforest) and Cape Tribulation, where two World Heritage zones converge. You'll explore ancient rainforest tracks, reach dramatic coastal headlands, and cruise Cooper Creek searching for saltwater crocodiles from a historic vessel. The drive takes you through pristine tropical landscape, combining terrestrial and aquatic wildlife viewing in one compact outing.

5 hoursfrom AUD $895
Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise

Cruise the Gold Coast's waterways aboard an electric skippered vessel designed for maximum comfort. This 1–5 hour private tour takes up to 12 guests past canal-side mansions, the glittering skyline and local wildlife, all from a near-silent, ultra-smooth boat. Perfect for first-time boaters or anyone after a genuinely peaceful experience on the water without the rumble and vibration of traditional engines.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $330
Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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
Foiling Basics Instruction, from 0 to Hero
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Foiling Basics Instruction, from 0 to Hero

Learn hydrofoiling from scratch with Australia's most experienced instructor, a pioneer who's logged more hours on the foil than anyone in the country. This 90-minute session teaches the fundamentals that unlock surf foiling, wing foiling, and kite foiling. You'll ride an electric hydrofoil and build genuine skills in a single session—the instructor's methods compress weeks of fumbling into one focused lesson.

1h 30mfrom AUD $300
Stand Up Paddle Board Rental in Sunshine Coast
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Stand Up Paddle Board Rental in Sunshine Coast

Self-guided paddleboard rental on Pumicestone Passage near Caloundra gets you onto one of the world's largest sand islands in minutes. The sheltered waterway reveals marine life beneath you whilst you chart your own route—find a secluded beach, anchor for a picnic, or simply drift away from crowds. A straightforward way to reconnect with the water and your travelling companions.

1 hourfrom AUD $27
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 traverse historic landmarks, paddle the Noosa River by ferry, scout artisan shops and galleries tucked into Noosaville, and lunch at a beachfront restaurant overlooking the Pacific. Travel in a climate-controlled coach with reclining seats and USB ports, departing from accommodation between Noosa and Twin Waters. Minimum four adults required.

7 hoursfrom AUD $279
From Cairns: Cooktown, Daintree & Outback 3 Day Small-Group Tour
★ 5.0 (7)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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](/places/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
Barron River Rafting & Waterfall Tour - 2 Tours
★ 5.0 (7)
Australia

Barron River Rafting & Waterfall Tour - 2 Tours

15 hoursfrom AUD $287
Full-Day Private Wine Tour of the Stanthorpe Area with Lunch
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

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
Private 2hr Yacht Hire Whitsundays
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

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](/places/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
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 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
Brisbane City Art and Design Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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 Transfer from Noosa to Sunshine Coast Airport 7 seater
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Noosa to Sunshine Coast Airport 7 seater

Door-to-door minivan service whisking up to seven passengers from any Noosa Heads address to Sunshine Coast Airport in roughly half an hour. The spacious seven-seater handles generous luggage loads with a trailer on standby, making it reliable for families and small groups heading out. Real-time driver tracking via smartphone keeps you posted from pickup through drop-off.

30 minfrom AUD $255
Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa up to 5 pax
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa up to 5 pax

A private minivan whisks up to five passengers from Sunshine Coast Airport directly to your Noosa accommodation in roughly 30 minutes. Your driver meets you at the terminal, handles luggage, and navigates the coastal drive so you can relax. The spacious vehicle suits families and small groups, with child seats and boosters available if needed. All fees and taxes are included.

30 minfrom AUD $195
Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

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
Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

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
Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

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
Hartley Crocodile Park with Kuranda, Skyrail Cableway and Train
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

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
Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Admission Ticket
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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
The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

Sixty minutes surveying the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/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
Gold Coast and Wavebreak Island Cultural Small Group Cruise
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

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
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 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
Bladensburg National Park Half Day Tour From Winton
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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
Gold Coast Private Luxury Tour at Scenic Hinterland Waterfalls
★ 5.0 (5)
Australia

Gold Coast Private Luxury Tour at Scenic Hinterland Waterfalls

5 hoursfrom AUD $239
Half-Day Airlie Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Tour on Yacht
★ 5.0 (5)
Australia

Half-Day Airlie Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Tour on Yacht

5 hoursfrom AUD $250
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

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
Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

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
Private Catamaran Charter to Low Isles with Snorkelling and Lunch
★ 5.0 (5)
Australia

Private Catamaran Charter to Low Isles with Snorkelling and Lunch

6h 30mfrom AUD $3999
3-Hour Private Aboriginal Culture Tour Atherton Tablelands
★ 5.0 (4)
Australia

3-Hour Private Aboriginal Culture Tour Atherton Tablelands

3 hoursfrom AUD $451
Private Luxury Half Day Daintree and Crocodile Cruise Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
Australia

Private Luxury Half Day Daintree and Crocodile Cruise Tour

5h 45mfrom AUD $795
Rainforest River Tubing and Cairns Jetboating for 1 Day 2 Tours
★ 5.0 (2)
Australia

Rainforest River Tubing and Cairns Jetboating for 1 Day 2 Tours

6 hoursfrom AUD $160
Gold Coast Ballooning with 5 Star Breakfast
★ 5.0 (2)
Australia

Gold Coast Ballooning with 5 Star Breakfast

4 hoursfrom AUD $390
Gold Coast Private Sunset Catamaran Charter
★ 5.0 (2)
Australia

Gold Coast Private Sunset Catamaran Charter

2 hoursfrom AUD $65
Full Day Knife Making Classes at Brisbane
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Full Day Knife Making Classes at Brisbane

6 hoursfrom AUD $450
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