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Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour: Nocturnal animals after hours
Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour: Nocturnal animals after hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (57)2hCairns Aquarium by Twilight is a 2-hour guided tour through the aquarium after closing, led by a wildlife educator who explains how the region's animals adapt their behavior from day to night. You get exclusive after-hours entry and come face to face with over 16,000 animals as they emerge from their daytime lairs. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour runs for 2 hours on foot through the aquarium after closing, so it suits an evening with time to spare rather than a quick stop—the pace is set by the guide's explanations and stops, not by rushing through exhibits.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromAU$ 89View ›
Port Douglas to Cairns: Private Transfer for 6 Passengers
Port Douglas to Cairns: Private Transfer for 6 Passengers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (51)1h 30mYou're picked up at your Port Douglas location and driven in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairns destination with luggage assistance included. Your driver offers local knowledge about the region if you want it, and infant or booster seats are available on request. The journey takes as long as the route takes; the price is fixed before you book.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling from Port Douglas to Cairns with luggage and don't want to arrange a rental car or negotiate a taxi fare — the fixed price and private vehicle mean one less thing to coordinate on arrival.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom · per groupAU$ 290View ›
Brisbane to Gold Coast Airport Transfer: Private & Direct
Brisbane to Gold Coast Airport Transfer: Private & Direct★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (51)1h–2hYou get picked up at the airport or your hotel and driven directly to your destination in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with no shared stops or detours. Bottled water is included, infant seats are available, and the price is fixed before you arrive, which removes the negotiation and the guesswork from ground transport on either end of your trip.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired or need to catch a flight without arranging a taxi, negotiating a price at the curb, or sharing a van with strangers — the fixed price and direct route take the logistics off your hands so you can focus on the trip itself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupAU$ 89View ›
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 ›
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Rainforest Tour from Palm Cove
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Rainforest Tour from Palm Cove★★★★★★★★★★ 4.14 (51)7hA day trip from Palm Cove combines the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, two heritage transport routes through Barron Gorge National Park and the rainforest village of Kuranda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You choose the order — rail first then cableway, or cableway first then rail — and the free time in Kuranda varies by option, letting you add wildlife parks and the butterfly sanctuary on your own.Is it for me?Choose the option with longer free time in Kuranda if you want to visit the wildlife parks and butterfly sanctuary; pick the shorter option if you prefer the village and markets without the extra stops. The order you select — rail first or cableway first — doesn't change what you see, only the direction you travel through the rainforest.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −42%fromAU$ 178View ›
Brisbane River Cruise, Ferris Wheel & Lunch: South Bank Combo
Brisbane River Cruise, Ferris Wheel & Lunch: South Bank Combo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (49)3h 30mThe South Bank Combo pairs a morning river cruise on the Brisbane River with a private gondola ride on the Wheel of Brisbane and lunch at the Plough Inn Tavern. The cruise departs at 10:30am from the Cultural Centre Public Pontoon, includes morning tea and commentary, and returns by noon; you then ride the Wheel and sit down to a set menu lunch with a complimentary beverage. All three are booked together, so the timing and transport between stops are already set.Is it for me?The 3.5-hour window from 10:30am to 2pm fits a free afternoon without eating into the rest of your day — the cruise, Wheel ride and lunch are timed to flow one into the next, so you're not waiting between stops or figuring out how to connect them.Free cancellationKids −18%fromAU$ 107View ›
Daintree Rainforest Discovery Centre Family Pass & Walks
Daintree Rainforest Discovery Centre Family Pass & Walks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.22 (49)1d–7dStep into the heart of the Daintree Rainforest with your family pass and climb above ancient trees on the canopy tower. Taste rainforest air, listen for cassowaries on winding trails, and explore interactive exhibits at your own pace. With self-guided audio tours and friendly staff around, you’ll find moments here that stick long after muddy shoes are washed clean.Free cancellationKids −100%fromAU$ 100View ›
Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise: 1.5 Hours on the Straits
Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise: 1.5 Hours on the Straits★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (48)1h 30mYou board at Great Sandy Marina, cruise ninety minutes through the straits with Urangan Pier and the city lights as your backdrop, eat fresh seafood with a complimentary drink, and return to your hotel as dark falls. Hotel pickup and drop-off handle the logistics.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Hervey Bay who want to see the city and K'gari from the water without arranging their own boat or transport—the ninety minutes are timed to catch the full sunset, and hotel pickup means you step on board without logistics getting in the way.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −31%fromAU$ 95View ›
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef 2-Day Tour
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef 2-Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.47 (47)2dYou spend day one in a small group exploring the Daintree Rainforest on foot and by river with a naturalist guide, swimming in a rainforest stream and eating homemade ice cream; day two is a full-day boat snorkelling at two Outer Reef sites with lunch and wine included. The two days don't need to be back-to-back, and return transfers from Cairns are covered on the rainforest day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both the rainforest and the reef without arranging separate operators, transport or timing — the two-day structure and included transfers mean you show up and the logistics are handled.Free cancellationKids −31%fromAU$ 455View ›
South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour: 2-hour lantern walk
South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour: 2-hour lantern walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (44)2hA 2-hour guided ghost tour through South Brisbane Cemetery (Dutton Park Cemetery) in Brisbane, led by historian Jack Sim with a lantern, visiting the graves of executed Boggo Road Jail prisoners, a ghost girl, a sea captain and a man buried alive. The tour includes a copy of the book Ghosts of South Brisbane Cemetery and a donation to the Heritage Fund. Children must be at least 10 years old; moderate walking on steep hills is involved, and flat-soled enclosed shoes are required.Is it for me?The tour involves a moderate amount of walking on steep hills over 2 hours, so it suits someone with reasonable fitness who doesn't mind uneven ground and is prepared to bring a torch and wear flat shoes. If you're looking for a sitting-down experience or have mobility concerns, this one is built for walkers.Instant confirmationfromAU$ 60View ›
3 Day K'gari 4WD Tour from Hervey Bay: Drive the Island
3 Day K'gari 4WD Tour from Hervey Bay: Drive the Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.41 (44)3dA three-day K'gari tour departing from Hervey Bay combines 4WD driving with guided exploration of World Heritage-listed sites including Lake McKenzie, the Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek and Central Station Rainforest. Eligible drivers aged 21+ with a valid license and two years' experience can take the wheel on the island's famous beaches and sand tracks. The small group—maximum 18 guests—stays in shared beach house accommodation with meals, return ferry transfer and Hervey Bay pickup included.Is it for me?Three days is long enough to drive multiple sections of the island yourself and spend real time at each stop without feeling rushed, but short enough to fit into a longer Queensland trip. If you're 21+ with a valid license and want hands-on control of the 4WD instead of sitting as a passenger, this tour gives you that; if you prefer to be driven the whole way, a standard island tour may suit you better.Free cancellationfromAU$ 795View ›
Sirromet Winery Tour and Tasting: 6 wines, lunch included
Sirromet Winery Tour and Tasting: 6 wines, lunch included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (42)3hA 3-hour winery tour at Sirromet on Gold Coast combines a 45-minute guided walk through the vineyard, barrel hall and production facility with a 45-minute tasting of 6 Granite Belt wines, followed by a 2-course lunch and glass of wine at Cellar Door. The guide is WSET-qualified and speaks English. Minimum age is 18; children must be accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?The three-hour commitment means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon without losing the rest of your day on the Gold Coast. If you want to taste wines and understand how they're made without a full-day commitment, this tour holds the production facility, the tasting and lunch inside a single block of time.Free cancellationfromAU$ 89View ›
Tamborine Mountain Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane - 2 Tastings
Tamborine Mountain Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane - 2 Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.44 (39)7h–8hA small-group wine tasting tour from Brisbane to Tamborine Mountain with pickup included, two guided tastings at family-owned wineries, time to explore Gallery Walk, and a flexible schedule so you spend longer at the stops that appeal to you. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours; lunch and any extra tastings are your choice at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided tasting experience without driving yourself—the minibus keeps groups small and the pace intimate, letting you focus on the wine and mountain views rather than navigation.Free cancellationfromAU$ 179View ›
Fraser Island 3-Day: Lake McKenzie, 4WD Tour & Resort Stay
Fraser Island 3-Day: Lake McKenzie, 4WD Tour & Resort Stay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (39)3dYou get a pre-tour night at a full-service resort, then two days in a 4WD with a local guide hitting Lake McKenzie, Central Station Rainforest, the Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek, and Indian Head—the order shifts with the tides. Accommodation, transport, park fees, and meals are included; you bring sunscreen and swimwear and confirm your pickup time 48 hours ahead.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both coasts of Fraser Island in one trip without arranging your own transport, park entry, or timing around the tides—the fixed itinerary and local guide handle all of that, and the pre-night at the resort means you arrive ready to go.Free cancellationfromAU$ 826View ›
Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Scenic Rail & Wildlife
Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Scenic Rail & Wildlife★★★★★★★★★★ 4.21 (39)8hThis full-day tour from Cairns combines three distinct experiences: a historic train ride through Barron Gorge National Park on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, a gondola journey across the rainforest canopy on Skyrail with two stops to explore from within, and admission to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures wildlife park near Cairns. The itinerary includes coach transport between each stop, time to wander the mountaintop village of Kuranda, a wetlands boat cruise, live crocodile and snake shows, and access to see koalas, wallabies and cassowaries. Pickup and drop-off from Cairns hotels are included; the full day runs about eight hours with up to two hours in transit between attractions.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to combine three different experiences—rail, cableway, and wildlife park—in one day with coach transfers between each, rather than booking them separately.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −47%fromAU$ 266View ›
Port Douglas Barramundi Fishing: Catch & Farm Lunch
Port Douglas Barramundi Fishing: Catch & Farm Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (37)4hYou drive to a barramundi farm near Port Douglas, fish for an hour with a guide helping you land one, tour the operation, then eat what you caught for lunch. Hotel pickup and all gear are included, and the whole experience is designed so you don't need fishing experience or physical agility to do it.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Port Douglas who want to fish without a boat or experience, and who'd rather eat what they catch than just release it. The land-based setup and guided help mean you'll actually land something, and the farm tour fills the gaps so the day feels complete rather than rushed.Free cancellationKids −17%fromAU$ 175View ›
K'gari (Fraser Island): 2-Day Camping & Lake McKenzie
K'gari (Fraser Island): 2-Day Camping & Lake McKenzie★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (32)2dYou spend two nights camping in a powered bell tent on K'gari's beach, swimming in Lake McKenzie and Eli Creek, driving 75 Mile Beach in a 4WD, visiting the SS Maheno shipwreck and Central Station rainforest, and eating meals cooked on-site. A local guide handles the route and the stories; pickup from Noosa or Rainbow Beach is included, as are all park fees and the ferry crossing. You return to the mainland by late afternoon on day two.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see K'gari's main lakes, rainforest and shipwreck without arranging their own transport or camping gear — the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you're not navigating logistics, just showing up and swimming.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 795View ›
Gold Coast Snorkeling: Wavebreak Island Kayak & Fish Feeding
Gold Coast Snorkeling: Wavebreak Island Kayak & Fish Feeding★★★★★★★★★★ 4.13 (32)2hKayak and snorkel the Gold Coast Broadwater in a 2-hour guided activity that combines paddling to Wavebreak Island, snorkeling with hundreds of subtropical fish in clear shallow water, and a hands-on fish feeding experience. Dolphins, turtles and stingrays are frequently spotted on the crossing. Two departure times — 11am or 2pm — fit easily around other plans. The guide meets you at the water's edge in Biggera Waters and provides all equipment, a safety briefing and a life jacket.Is it for me?The 2-hour window means you can snorkel and kayak without losing a full morning or afternoon to it — book the 11am slot if you want the rest of the day free, or the 2pm departure if you're doing something else first. The activity is easy-paced and designed for first-timers and families, so no prior kayaking or snorkeling experience is needed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 97View ›
Cape Hillsborough: Sunrise Kangaroos & Wallabies Tour with Breakfast
Cape Hillsborough: Sunrise Kangaroos & Wallabies Tour with Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (32)7hYou’ll start before sunrise with hotel pickup from Airlie Beach, then watch kangaroos and wallabies greet the day on Cape Hillsborough’s beach. Share breakfast surrounded by forest scents, join your local guide for a gentle bushwalk past volcanic rocks to a lookout over the bay—and leave with that quiet feeling only early mornings bring.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 160View ›
Cape Tribulation Day Tour: Rainforest & Wildlife Experience
Cape Tribulation Day Tour: Rainforest & Wildlife Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (29)12hThis private 12-hour day tour from Cairns travels through Daintree National Park to Cape Tribulation in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, stopping at Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, and multiple lookouts over the rainforest and Coral Sea. Hotel pickup and drop-off, morning tea, lunch at a local restaurant, and national park fees are included; you choose your group size at checkout, from a solo traveler to a party of 15–20.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants one guide and vehicle for the full 12 hours—you'll move through gorge, river, and reef edge without splitting up or coordinating separate stops.from · per groupAU$ 1,880View ›
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