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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303 tours
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
Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770
★ 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](/places/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
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
Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk
★ 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
The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 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 Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

Earn your Open Water Diver certification over three days on the Gold Coast, then put it straight to use with two guided dives at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. You'll descend into one of the region's premier dive sites, encounter turtles and rays, and navigate colourful reef systems under professional supervision. All training, equipment, and those inaugural ocean dives are included—no hidden costs.

3 daysfrom AUD $595
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
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville
★ 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
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
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
Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach

Experience genuine sailing with a small crew of eight aboard a proper sailing vessel departing Airlie Beach. Unlike crowded sunset tours that motor out with minimal canvas, this two-and-a-half-hour journey actually harnesses wind and sail. You'll help trim sails, feel the boat respond to your input, and watch the sky transform over the Whitsundays. Champagne and canapés included; bring your own other drinks if you prefer.

2h 30mfrom AUD $120
Barron River Rafting & Waterfall Tour - 2 Tours
★ 5.0 (4)
Australia

Barron River Rafting & Waterfall Tour - 2 Tours

15 hoursfrom AUD $287
Eco HQ Experience Sea Turtle Rescue and Marine Conservation
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Eco HQ Experience Sea Turtle Rescue and Marine Conservation

2 hoursfrom AUD $90
Lizard Island Day Tour by Air from Cairns
★ 4.9 (54)
Australia

Lizard Island Day Tour by Air from Cairns

9 hoursfrom AUD $1200
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Adventurer
★ 4.9 (48)
Australia

Capricorn Caves Capricorn Adventurer

2 hoursfrom AUD $90
Private Transfer from Port Douglas hotels to Cairns Cruise Port
Australia

Private Transfer from Port Douglas hotels to Cairns Cruise Port

1h 20mfrom AUD $248
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane - Round-Trip Private Transfer
Australia

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane - Round-Trip Private Transfer

1 hourfrom AUD $232
Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane Port
Australia

Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane Port

25 minfrom AUD $141
Private Transfer from Cairns Cruise Port to Port Douglas hotels
Australia

Private Transfer from Cairns Cruise Port to Port Douglas hotels

1h 20mfrom AUD $248
Private Transfer from Cairns Cruise Port to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Australia

Private Transfer from Cairns Cruise Port to Cairns Airport (CNS)

20 minfrom AUD $114
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane - Arrival Private Transfer
Australia

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane - Arrival Private Transfer

30 minfrom AUD $116
Private Transfer from Brisbane Cruise Port to Brisbane
Australia

Private Transfer from Brisbane Cruise Port to Brisbane

35 minfrom AUD $141
Private Transfer from Port Douglas Cruise to Cairns hotels
Australia

Private Transfer from Port Douglas Cruise to Cairns hotels

1h 15mfrom AUD $222
Private Transfer from Brisbane Port to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Australia

Private Transfer from Brisbane Port to Brisbane Airport (BNE)

25 minfrom AUD $141
Departure Private Transfer: Gold Coast to Airport OOL in Luxury Van
Australia

Departure Private Transfer: Gold Coast to Airport OOL in Luxury Van

35 minfrom AUD $192
Private Transfer from Cairns hotels to Port Douglas Cruise Port
Australia

Private Transfer from Cairns hotels to Port Douglas Cruise Port

1h 15mfrom AUD $222
Arrival Transfer: Airport OOL to Gold Coast by Business Car
Australia

Arrival Transfer: Airport OOL to Gold Coast by Business Car

35 minfrom AUD $155
Private Transfer From Cairns Cruise Port to Cairns City Hotels
Australia

Private Transfer From Cairns Cruise Port to Cairns City Hotels

15 minfrom AUD $114
Private Transfer from Cairns City Hotels to Cairns Cruise Port
Australia

Private Transfer from Cairns City Hotels to Cairns Cruise Port

15 minfrom AUD $114
Private Transfer from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Australia

Private Transfer from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport (CNS)

1h 10mfrom AUD $222
Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port
Australia

Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port

35 minfrom AUD $141
Our Finest Hour An Escape Hunt Experience
Australia

Our Finest Hour An Escape Hunt Experience

1 hourfrom AUD $48
Cairns Airport(CNS) to Port Douglas - Round-Trip Private Transfer
Australia

Cairns Airport(CNS) to Port Douglas - Round-Trip Private Transfer

2 hoursfrom AUD $519
Gold Coast Airport Transfer: Airport OOL to Gold Coast in Luxury Van
Australia

Gold Coast Airport Transfer: Airport OOL to Gold Coast in Luxury Van

35 minfrom AUD $190
Arrival Transfer: Airport OOL to Gold Coast by Luxury Van
Australia

Arrival Transfer: Airport OOL to Gold Coast by Luxury Van

45 minfrom AUD $192
Blackbeard's Treasure - An Escape Hunt Experience
Australia

Blackbeard's Treasure - An Escape Hunt Experience

1 hourfrom AUD $48
High Ropes and Zipline Adventure - Adrenaline Pass
Australia

High Ropes and Zipline Adventure - Adrenaline Pass

3 hoursfrom AUD $165
Adventure Moreton Island Scuba Dive Tour
Australia

Adventure Moreton Island Scuba Dive Tour

1 dayfrom AUD $299
Gold Coast Airport Transfer: Airport OOL to Gold Coast in Luxury Car
Australia

Gold Coast Airport Transfer: Airport OOL to Gold Coast in Luxury Car

35 minfrom AUD $192
1 Hour Waterbike Experience on the Gold Coast
Australia

1 Hour Waterbike Experience on the Gold Coast

1 hourfrom AUD $60
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