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Gold Coast: Snorkel Cook Island with Turtles & Fresh Fruit
Gold Coast: Snorkel Cook Island with Turtles & Fresh Fruit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (170)2h 30mYou’ll ride out from Gold Coast to Cook Island for a guided snorkel with sea turtles in their natural habitat. Expect close-up moments with marine life, easy-going guides who know their stuff, and fresh fruit waiting after your swim. If you’re up for saltwater hair and honest wonder, this is one of those days that sticks with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 169View ›
Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour: Land and Sea in One Hour
Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour: Land and Sea in One Hour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (170)1hThe Aquaduck Mooloolaba tour is a one-hour amphibious journey that starts on land along the Esplanade and Sunshine Strip, then transitions into the canals and waterways. You travel with a live guide who shares the region's history, local wildlife and stories of the area's grand homes, all from a vehicle that moves seamlessly between street and water. Kids get to steer the Aquaduck themselves and receive a captain's certificate at the end.Is it for me?Book the 9:30am Earlybird if you want to see the Esplanade and canals before the day gets busy and crowds build. The standard departure works just as well if a later start fits your morning better—both give you the full hour and the kids' driving time, so pick the time that suits your schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromAU$ 56View ›
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest ATV & River Cruise
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest ATV & River Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (170)6h 30mYou get picked up from your Port Douglas hotel, swim at a private waterfall, ride an ATV through the rainforest, tour the forest by Army truck with a local guide, eat lunch at Daintree Village, and cruise the Daintree River for an hour watching for wildlife. Return transfers are included, and the group stays small enough that you're not rushing between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Daintree experiences — waterfalls, rainforest riding, river wildlife — without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself; the small-group format and fixed itinerary mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb the forest instead of rushing between photo stops.Free cancellationKids −48%fromAU$ 245View ›
Mooloolaba Bushtucker Cruise: Indigenous Stories & Lunch
Mooloolaba Bushtucker Cruise: Indigenous Stories & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (170)2hThe Bushtucker Cultural Cruise is a two-hour guided activity aboard the Huon Pine sailing vessel Spray of the Coral Coast in Mooloolaba, where you eat native canapes and locally foraged dishes while listening to First Nations stories about Country, ecology and maritime history. The experience includes a welcome drink on arrival, all food and beverages, and runs year-round with a live English-speaking guide; vegan and gluten-free options are available.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the stories and the cultural commentary without translation or a separate audio device. Book this if you want to eat and listen at the same time, rather than move between stops or sit through a presentation before the meal arrives.Free cancellationKids −29%fromAU$ 120View ›
Townsville - Magnetic Island: Fast Ferry & Flexible Return
Townsville - Magnetic Island: Fast Ferry & Flexible Return★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (166)20mYou’ll feel the shift as soon as you board the fast ferry from Townsville — salt air, open water, locals chatting about koalas on Magnetic Island. Spend your day hiking wild trails or swimming at quiet bays before catching any of the 17 daily ferries back whenever you’re ready.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −47%fromAU$ 49View ›
Noosa Whale Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & Dolphins
Noosa Whale Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & Dolphins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (165)2hA two-hour whale watching cruise in Noosa aboard a rigid inflatable boat piloted by father-and-son crew Mike and Ozzie, searching for humpback whales and dolphins along the Noosa Headlands, Hells Gate, Alexander Bay and Sunshine Beach. The boat is the fastest of its type in town and built for speed and close viewing. Life jacket, raincoat and action goggles are provided; the guide speaks English and children from age 7 are welcome. Food and drinks are not included, and gratuities are optional.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the crew's calls as they spot whales — no translation needed, and children from age 7 can understand what's happening. Book this one if you want speed and close viewing rather than a larger, slower boat, and if you're comfortable with ocean chop and spray as part of the thrill.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromAU$ 99View ›
Cape Tribulation: Daintree Rainforest Night Walk & Wildlife
Cape Tribulation: Daintree Rainforest Night Walk & Wildlife★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (163)1h 30mYou walk a trail through the Daintree Rainforest after dark with a local guide who spots nocturnal wildlife most visitors miss. The tour includes a poncho and torch, takes around 90 minutes, and works for any fitness level. You leave Cape Tribulation and return the same way, so no transport logistics to arrange.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Daintree's nocturnal wildlife and don't want to navigate the rainforest alone after dark — the guide's knowledge of where to look and what you're seeing is what makes a night walk work.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −23%fromAU$ 55View ›
Gold Coast: Tamborine Mountain Zipline & Ropes Course
Gold Coast: Tamborine Mountain Zipline & Ropes Course★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (163)3hYou'll work through eight courses at your own pace, starting easy and progressing to extreme challenges if you want. The day includes full safety training, all gear, and access to 140+ obstacles plus 13 ziplines through rainforest. Plan 2.5 to 3.5 hours, and book ahead since group sizes can fill up quickly on weekends.Is it for me?Right for families and groups with mixed fitness levels who want a real adrenaline experience without needing climbing skills or prior training — the eight courses and multiple difficulty levels mean everyone finds their challenge at the same location.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 80View ›
Cairns: Night Walk Macro Photography Tour & Tiny Wildlife
Cairns: Night Walk Macro Photography Tour & Tiny Wildlife★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (161)2hYou’ll join a small group led by an expert macro photographer for a night walk in Cairns Botanic Gardens—spotting frogs, insects, spiders, and fungi up close. Expect hands-on camera help (gear available), lots of laughter over missed shots, and moments where you’ll forget you’re even in a city. It’s real discovery—quietly unforgettable.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 60View ›
Kuranda tour from Cairns: Skyrail & Scenic Railway
Kuranda tour from Cairns: Skyrail & Scenic Railway★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (161)7hThis small-group Kuranda tour from Cairns combines the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the 1891 Kuranda Scenic Railway with a local guide fluent in English, Mandarin or Cantonese, limited to 10 guests. Hotel or cruise port pickup and all transport tickets are included. Your guide shares Djabugay cultural stories, Queensland railway history and tropical ecology as you travel above World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest, explore Kuranda Village's Heritage Markets, and witness Barron Falls cascading through Barron Gorge National Park. Skyrail undergoes major renovations from 20 July to 18 August 2026; during this period, van transfer replaces the cableway portion.Is it for me?The small group size and fixed itinerary mean you move through the rainforest and village without the crowds of larger tours, and the guide's knowledge of Djabugay culture and Queensland railway history adds context that self-guided visits don't offer. Choose Cairns City Pickup if you're staying in the city or Northern beaches; select Cruise Port Pickup if you're docking at Cairns City Cruise Terminal.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromAU$ 260View ›
Whitsundays: Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven & Hill Inlet
Whitsundays: Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven & Hill Inlet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (160)1hYou’ll board a small plane for a one-hour scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands, soaring above Whitehaven Beach’s white sand and swirling Hill Inlet before circling Heart Reef itself. Window seats mean every view is yours to keep—and your pilot shares stories along the way. Expect a few goosebumps as you spot that famous heart shape below.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 355View ›
Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese Platter
Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese Platter★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (159)1h 30mYou board 15 minutes early, settle in with a cheese platter and ambient music, then watch Brisbane's skyline transform from sunset gold to reflected city lights over 90 minutes on the river. The boat includes a licensed bar, coffee shop, and restroom. Seasonal timing means you depart at 5:30pm (April–September) or 6pm (October–March), returning within two hours. You leave with a souvenir map of the river.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Brisbane's transition from daylight to city lights without arranging your own transport or timing—the boat handles the schedule, and the slow pace means you're not rushing past the view.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −59%fromAU$ 59View ›
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 cancellationTop ratedfromAU$ 130View ›
Surfers Paradise: Sunset River Cruise with Snacks & Bar
Surfers Paradise: Sunset River Cruise with Snacks & Bar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (158)1h 30mYou’ll step aboard in Surfers Paradise just as evening falls, cruising past waterfront mansions and marinas while snacking on cheese and crackers with a drink in hand. Listen to local stories from your guide as you watch city lights flicker on across the Gold Coast Broadwater. It’s relaxed, friendly, and leaves you with that warm afterglow only a real sunset can give.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 33View ›
Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Segway Rainforest Tour & Morning Tea
Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Segway Rainforest Tour & Morning Tea★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (158)3h 30mYou're picked up from your Airlie Beach hotel, trained on a Segway, then guided 9km through Conway National Park rainforest along the Whitsunday Great Walk. Midway, you stop for morning tea by Impulse Creek. The tour includes all National Park fees, a professional guide, helmet, and air-conditioned transport both ways — 3.5 hours total, no separate arrangements needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Conway National Park rainforest without the physical demand of hiking 9km on foot, and you'd rather not arrange your own transport or worry about park entry — the pickup, guide, and all fees are handled for you.Free cancellationfromAU$ 160View ›
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise & Sparkling Wine from Coral Sea Marina
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise & Sparkling Wine from Coral Sea Marina★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (157)2hYou board with a glass of sparkling wine, cruise Pioneer Bay and Turtle Bay for two hours watching the sunset over the Whitsundays, spot turtles and possibly dolphins, eat antipasto, and return to Coral Sea Marina as the town lights come on. The flat catamaran deck means you can wear heels and move freely without gripping railings.Is it for me?Book this if you want a sunset on the water without arranging your own boat or timing — the two-hour window catches the light at its best, and the flat catamaran means you can actually relax instead of holding on.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAU$ 75View ›
Gold Coast Kayak & Snorkel: Hand-feed tropical fish
Gold Coast Kayak & Snorkel: Hand-feed tropical fish★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (157)3hA morning kayak and snorkel adventure on the Gold Coast's Broadwater combines paddling to Wavebreak Island, snorkeling with tropical fish you can hand-feed, and a light breakfast served at the water's edge. The guides provide full instruction and safety briefing, so first-timers and anyone with low fitness levels can join; dolphins and stingrays occasionally appear along the route. Choose between a standard tour or a family pass.Is it for me?The three-hour morning timing and calm estuarine waters suit families with children aged 6 and up, first-time kayakers, and anyone with lower fitness levels—guides teach paddling from scratch and the pace stays relaxed. If you're looking for a full-day expedition or want to explore open ocean, a longer coastal tour would be better suited.Free cancellationfromAU$ 119View ›
K'gari West Coast cruise from Hervey Bay: Kayak and snorkel
K'gari West Coast cruise from Hervey Bay: Kayak and snorkel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (156)5hA 5-hour cruise from Hervey Bay to the remote West Coast of K'gari (Fraser Island) with hotel pickup, local guide, kayaks, snorkeling gear and lunch included. You choose how active to be: paddle the supplied kayaks, snorkel or tube ride in the shallows, or rest on a secluded beach while the boat moves between stops. The route passes Round Island, Big Woody Island and Pelican Bank on the way out.Is it for me?Staying in Hervey Bay and want K'gari's West Coast without a rental car? This cruise brings you there with guide and gear included, so you choose your pace—paddle, snorkel, tube or beach time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −43%fromAU$ 160View ›
Airlie Beach: Cedar Creek Eco Tour with Rainforest Walk & Tea
Airlie Beach: Cedar Creek Eco Tour with Rainforest Walk & Tea★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (154)3hYou’ll slip into cool rock pools near Airlie Beach, snack on homemade banana bread beside Cedar Creek, hear Aboriginal stories from your local eco guide, and wander through lush rainforest. It’s relaxed but full of those small moments that stay with you long after you’ve dried off.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −31%fromAU$ 95View ›
Gold Coast: Aqua Park Inflatable Water Fun for Families
Gold Coast: Aqua Park Inflatable Water Fun for Families★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (153)1h 40mYou’ll splash through giant inflatable obstacles right on Gold Coast’s waterfront with your crew—kids or grownups alike—cheering each other on as you climb, slip, and laugh together for 100 minutes. Local guides keep things safe and lighthearted while you soak up sun and salty air. Expect sandy toes, tired arms—and memories that stick around longer than your bruises.Instant confirmationfromAU$ 50View ›
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