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We compared all 380 experiences in Queensland so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Whitsundays: Ocean Rafting Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Tour
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K'gari Day Tour: Six Island Highlights with Guide & Lunch
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise from Cairns

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Gold Coast: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks & Tasting Plate
Gold Coast: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks & Tasting Plate★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (152)2hYou’ll watch Gold Coast’s skyline fade into color as you sail past islands and spot dolphins with a small group. Sip sparkling wine or beer, snack on cheese and fruit, and listen to your guide’s stories while the sun sets behind you. That feeling of calm — it sticks with you long after you’re back on land.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAU$ 549View ›
Sandbox VR Surfers Paradise: Full-Body Motion Capture Experience
Sandbox VR Surfers Paradise: Full-Body Motion Capture Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (191)40mSandbox VR is a full-body virtual reality experience in Surfers Paradise that uses motion capture cameras and haptic feedback to let you move freely inside immersive worlds. Eight themed experiences are available, from Stranger Things to Deadwood Mansion to Seekers of the Shard. The 40-minute session includes video highlights of your performance. Children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move your whole body inside the world instead of standing still with a controller. The motion capture and haptics are what make the difference -- you feel impacts and collisions, and your friends see you moving in real time. If you've tried home VR or other location-based venues and found them flat or limiting, this is the step up.Free cancellationfromAU$ 45View ›
Surfers Paradise: EFoil Lesson & Gold Coast Fliteboard Flight
Surfers Paradise: EFoil Lesson & Gold Coast Fliteboard Flight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (183)2hYou spend two hours learning to eFoil on the Gold Coast with an instructor who adjusts the board's power to your level. Most people are airborne within an hour, leaving time to actually ride. You get the board, life vest, and helmet included, plus the knowledge that you can come back and do this again anytime the water's calm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try something genuinely different on the water without needing wind, waves, or prior experience—the two-hour format means you learn the basics and actually fly in the same session, so you leave knowing you can do it again.Free cancellationfromAU$ 338View ›
Gold Coast: Jet Ski Safari with Island Stops & Local Guide
Gold Coast: Jet Ski Safari with Island Stops & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (158)2hYou’ll learn to ride a jet ski with a local guide right off Gold Coast’s sandy shores, zip past islands like Crab Island and South Stradbroke, and feel that salty wind in your face. Includes all safety gear plus waterproof storage for your stuff — just show up ready for a little adrenaline (and maybe some laughs at your own expense).Free cancellationfromAU$ 130View ›
Port Douglas: Outer Reef Snorkel & Dive Small Group Tour
Port Douglas: Outer Reef Snorkel & Dive Small Group Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (1,553)7h 15mYou’ll join a tiny group from Port Douglas for a guided day on the Great Barrier Reef — swimming alongside your marine expert, spotting wildlife without crowds, sharing stories over lunch on deck, and feeling like you’ve really been let in on something special.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 639View ›
1770 LARC Tour: Bustard Head Lighthouse, Sandboarding & Lunch
1770 LARC Tour: Bustard Head Lighthouse, Sandboarding & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (607)7hYou’ll ride the bright pink 1770 LARC across tidal creeks and along wild coastline with a local guide who knows every story. Climb Bustard Head Lightstation for windswept views, explore its keeper’s cottage museum, try sandboarding on giant dunes after lunch, and end your day with billy tea as sunset colors spill over Eurimbula. It’s not fancy — just real Queensland adventure.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −47%fromAU$ 168View ›
Brisbane Walking Tour: City History & Story Bridge Views
Brisbane Walking Tour: City History & Story Bridge Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (307)3hThis small-group walking tour of Brisbane covers the city's main attractions over three hours with a live English guide, starting at Queen Street and ending with views of the Story Bridge and the Brisbane River. The tour traces Brisbane's history from British colonisation and its impact on First Nations people through to its recent transformation ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Inclusions are a local craft beer or soft drink, a sweet treat, and group photos; the group stays small so you can hear the guide and move freely through the streets.Is it for me?Three hours is long enough to cover Brisbane's main attractions and history without eating your whole day—you'll have the afternoon free for South Bank, a longer lunch, or exploring the neighbourhoods the guide recommends. The small-group size keeps the pace steady and the experience intimate, so you're not herded through the streets or competing to hear.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromAU$ 83View ›
Port Douglas: Aboriginal Daintree Rainforest & Spear Throwing
Port Douglas: Aboriginal Daintree Rainforest & Spear Throwing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (258)8hYou spend a full day walking the Daintree rainforest and coastal areas with a Kuku Yalanji guide, learning bush medicines and foods, trying spear throwing, and swimming in a freshwater stream. Meals, water and transport are included, and the pace is set by what's actually there rather than a fixed schedule.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone who wants to learn Aboriginal history and culture directly from a Kuku Yalanji guide on their own country, rather than from a museum or a non-Indigenous guide — the difference is that you're learning from someone whose family has lived here for thousands of years and still does.Free cancellationfromAU$ 245View ›
Learn to Surf Gold Coast: 2 Hour Lesson with 5-to-1 Ratio
Learn to Surf Gold Coast: 2 Hour Lesson with 5-to-1 Ratio★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (250)2hA 2-hour surf lesson on the Gold Coast with a maximum of five students per instructor, equipment and safety instruction included. The operator picks the best beach each day based on ocean conditions and guarantees you'll stand up. Guides speak English, Spanish and French, and children from age 5 are welcome. A free photo package of your session is included.Is it for me?If you speak Spanish or French, you can book a guide in your language so the instruction is clear and you're not translating in your head while learning to balance. The small group size also means you're not competing for the instructor's attention—five students per guide is the ratio that lets everyone get real feedback instead of a wave and a shout.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 65View ›
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Lunch & Beach Swim
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Lunch & Beach Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (190)4hA four-hour sailing cruise around Magnetic Island with a couple of hours anchored in one of the island's protected bays — you swim, explore the beach, relax on a giant inflatable mat and eat a prawn and antipasto lunch with Australian wine and local beer. The crew picks the bay (usually Radical Bay, accessible only by boat or hiking) based on the day's conditions and your preferences, and you can try steering the yacht on the return sail.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to get to a beach that has no road access — the boat is how you reach it, and the sailing is the way there. The crew adjusts which bay you anchor in based on the day's conditions, so you're not locked into a fixed itinerary.Free cancellationKids −25%fromAU$ 239View ›

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Cairns Museum: Entry ticket with exhibitions access
Cairns Museum: Entry ticket with exhibitions access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (27)1dStep into Cairns Museum and wander through stories of Far North Queensland — from sugar cane fields to cyclone tales. You’ll meet locals (and maybe a friendly guide), explore hands-on exhibits, and catch your breath on the upstairs verandah with city views you might remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −60%fromAU$ 15View ›
Cairns: Koalas & Wildlife at The Pier Family Day Out
Cairns: Koalas & Wildlife at The Pier Family Day Out★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (123)30mYou’ll hold a real koala in Cairns (yes, really), wander through recreated rainforest and Outback habitats, and meet native creatures with your family by your side. Admission is included and everything is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly. Expect laughter, unexpected facts from local guides, and one photo you’ll probably keep longer than you think.Free cancellationKids −40%fromAU$ 22View ›
Surfers Paradise: 1.5-Hour Canal & Waterway Cruise with Dolphins
Surfers Paradise: 1.5-Hour Canal & Waterway Cruise with Dolphins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (310)1h 31mYou board a two-level boat in Surfers Paradise and spend 90 minutes cruising the canals and Gold Coast Broadwater, spotting dolphins and sea eagles while a guide talks through the homes, history and wildlife. Morning, midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights departures run daily. Tea, snacks or antipasto platters come depending on the time you choose. You're back on the dock by early evening or mid-afternoon, depending on your slot.Is it for me?Right for anyone with a couple of hours free in Surfers Paradise who wants to see the Gold Coast from the water without arranging their own boat or worrying about timing — the daily departures across five time slots mean you slot in around your schedule, and the food and bar mean you're not just sitting, you're settling in.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-40%fromAU$ 23View ›
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda: Walk the aviary
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda: Walk the aviary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.31 (51)30m–1hThe Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda is a walk-through tropical rainforest aviary housing more than 1,500 hand-reared butterflies. Admission includes complimentary guided tours throughout the day, a behind-the-scenes laboratory tour where you see the breeding cycle and caterpillar rearing, and a guided food plant walk. The sanctuary closes at 3 pm and is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Kuranda with a few hours to spare and want to walk through live butterflies rather than view them behind glass—the included guided tours and rainforest setting let you spend as long as you like exploring at your own pace.Free cancellationKids −38%fromAU$ 26View ›
Whitsunday Coast Airport to Airlie Beach: One-Way Transfer
Whitsunday Coast Airport to Airlie Beach: One-Way Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (10)45m–1h 30mYou get picked up at Whitsunday Coast Airport and driven straight to your Airlie Beach resort or B&B in an air-conditioned van or coach, with luggage stored in a trailer so you travel comfortably. Infant car seats are included if you need them. Just provide your flight details at booking and confirm your drop-off location.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Whitsunday Coast Airport and want to skip the rental car desk and the guesswork of finding your accommodation — the driver takes you straight to your door, and luggage is handled so you arrive ready to settle in.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −46%fromAU$ 28View ›
Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach: Shared Shuttle with Local Driver
Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach: Shared Shuttle with Local Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.22 (82)40mYou're met by name at Proserpine Airport arrivals, your luggage is handled, and you're driven door-to-door to your Airlie Beach hotel in an air-conditioned shuttle. Your driver shares local knowledge of the region during the roughly one-hour transfer. Book your return at the same time to lock in your departure transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the rental car desk and taxi negotiation — the driver meets you by name, handles your bags, and drops you at your door, which turns an airport arrival into one less thing to think about.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −48%fromAU$ 29View ›
Private Tuk-Tuk Tours Airlie Beach: Local Guide, Your Schedule
Private Tuk-Tuk Tours Airlie Beach: Local Guide, Your Schedule★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (287)1hPrivate tuk-tuk tours of Airlie Beach run 30 to 120 minutes with a local guide in English, available any time from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. You choose the route—the town center, the full sweep from Port of Airlie to Coral Sea Marina, the beaches and parks stretching to Cannonvale, or the Conway Circuit—and the guide tailors the stops to what you want to see. A 45-minute sunset ride and a progressive food tour visiting three restaurants with tuk-tuk rides between courses are also available. Children from age one are welcome, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book a 30 or 60-minute tour if you want a quick overview of the town and its main spots without a long commitment. The 90-minute option suits travelers who want to see the beaches and wider area beyond the center. The 120-minute tour is for anyone who wants to shape the day around their own interests—the guide adjusts the route and pace to match what you want to explore. The progressive food tour works if you'd rather eat your way through Airlie Beach than sightsee, with the tuk-tuk rides and restaurant changes built in.Free cancellationKids −50%fromAU$ 30View ›
Gold Coast: ArtVo Trick Art Gallery & Photo Illusions
Gold Coast: ArtVo Trick Art Gallery & Photo Illusions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (152)2h–4hYou enter a 1400-square-metre gallery of hand-painted optical illusions spread across eight themed zones, pose in front of oversized murals of wild animals and landscapes, take as many photos as you want with staff help, and move through at your own pace. The whole visit is self-guided, wheelchair accessible, and works for all ages. Entry ticket included.Is it for me?A good choice if you want an interactive, photo-friendly activity that works for mixed-age groups and doesn't require a guide or schedule—you move through the zones at your own pace and the staff actively encourage you to take as many photos as you want.Free cancellationKids −33%fromAU$ 30View ›
Mackay sugar cane tour with tastings: Sarina Sugar Shed
Mackay sugar cane tour with tastings: Sarina Sugar Shed★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (331)1hTaste of the Tropics Tour is a one-hour guided tour of Sarina Sugar Shed in Mackay, where you walk past a working sugar cane patch and historic machinery, then move into the mill and distillery to watch juice extraction and taste award-winning rum and fruit liqueurs, chutneys, relishes, sauces, non-alcoholic ginger beer and freshly-spun fairy floss. A live English-speaking guide leads the whole experience. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour for a morning or afternoon when you want to understand how Queensland's sugar industry works without spending half a day on it — the guide handles the history and the process, and the tastings give you something to take home in memory and flavor.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromAU$ 30View ›
Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Tasting
Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (772)1h–4hA guided tour of the Bundaberg Rum Distillery in Australia combines a self-guided museum, a walk through the operating distillery (molasses storage, fermentation tanks, aging barrel house), and a tasting of two rums at the bar. Tours depart at 10am, 11am, 12pm, or 1pm daily, with a live English-speaking guide leading the distillery portion after you explore the museum at your own pace.Is it for me?Book the time that fits your arrival: the 10am tour suits an early start, while the 1pm departure works for a free afternoon without needing to plan transport or coordinate with other visitors.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromAU$ 30View ›
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