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Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch
8 hoursfrom AUD $695
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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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★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast
A full-day excursion from the Gold Coast exploring the northern coast's most compelling spots. Start at Cape Byron's lighthouse for panoramic views, grab morning tea at a local favourite, then explore Byron Bay's village culture—shops, galleries, cafes, and beaches. Visit the wildlife sanctuary to see native animals and taste fresh macadamia nuts. Round out the day in the hillside village of Bangalow before heading back south. Small-group format keeps things intimate across eight to nine hours.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $184
★ 5.0 (7)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Airlie Beach: Kangaroos on the beach at sunrise
Catch wild kangaroos and wallabies as they emerge at first light on an Airlie Beach shoreline, with the Coral Sea sunrise as your backdrop. This six-hour small-group outing includes a traditional Drovers breakfast of bacon and egg damper rolls, a guided chat about local wildlife, and an optional stop at a retro local café on the return. Eco-certified and built for early risers keen to see the Whitsundays on its own terms.
6 hoursfrom AUD $155
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Tropical Dunk Island Half Day Activity from Mission Beach
A half-day escape to Dunk Island from Mission Beach, featuring snorkelling on fringing reefs, beach time on secluded stretches, and rainforest walks through a primordial landscape. The boat ride is short enough that you'll spend most of your four hours actually on the island rather than travelling. Groups stay small at ten people maximum, which keeps things relaxed and personal. Light refreshments are provided, and there's a café for weekend visits. Suitable for all fitness levels from age six onwards.
4 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Montville Tour from Brisbane
This 8–9 hour small-group tour from Brisbane climbs into the Blackall Ranges to explore the Glass House Mountains, Maleny and Montville. You'll start at Mary Cairncross Discovery Centre, where an elevated platform frames views across to Moreton Island and the coast, then wander through Maleny's galleries, studios and food shops—a creative hub in the hinterland. The final stretch takes you through mountain scenery to Montville's village of independent cafés, art spaces and local craftwork. Max 10 travellers, air-conditioned throughout.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $184
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide
Set out from Townsville Breakwater Marina on a 6-hour voyage to Magnetic Island's fringing reef. You'll snorkel amongst coral and marine life, paddle across calm waters, and hear the island's cultural stories over morning tea. The boat departs at 7:30 am (meet 7:15) and returns by early afternoon. All gear—snorkels, wetsuits, paddleboards—is provided, making this accessible whether you're a first-timer or seasoned explorer. Runs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
6 hoursfrom AUD $189
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 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
★ 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
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 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
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Silver-Tails Rail Sunset With Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach
Board a heritage rail motor for Longreach's sunset crossing of the floodplains, where you'll graze on locally made canapes and a drink as the light fades. The journey leads directly to Smithy's riverside camp—a two-course dinner cooked over coals, followed by damper and billy tea under stars whilst a local performer shares outback songs and yarns. Four hours, start to finish.
4 hoursfrom AUD $169
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns
Start your morning floating silently above the Atherton Tablelands rainforest in a hot air balloon, catching the landscape come alive at dawn. After landing, toast the experience with bubbly or juice, then swap the sky for spray on a 35-minute jet boat blast across Trinity Inlet. This 4–6 hour combo pairs aerial serenity with high-speed adrenaline, hotel pickups included.
4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $555
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 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
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770
Eight-hour scuba expedition to the outer reefs of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, departing from Agnes Water 1770. Dive pristine, lightly visited sites where manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins and whales appear regularly. Small groups mean you'll work with experienced guides who tailor each dive to your certification level and interests. Contribute to marine conservation by participating in the Eye on the Reef monitoring scheme, gathering data that helps protect these vibrant ecosystems.
8 hoursfrom AUD $429
★ 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
★ 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 a short ferry from Townsville, you'll anchor in a sheltered bay with granite outcrops and hoop pines as your backdrop. Swim or beachcomb, then settle in for locally sourced prawns and antipasto paired with regional wines and beers. Watch for sea eagles, kites, reef fish and turtles in their natural habitat. The crew invites you to take the helm or learn sailing basics if keen. Return ferry included.
6 hoursfrom AUD $279
★ 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
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