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Airlie Beach: Heart Reef & Whitsundays 1-Hour Scenic Flight
Airlie Beach: Heart Reef & Whitsundays 1-Hour Scenic Flight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (846)1h 30mYou fly out from Shute Harbour airport in a fixed-wing aircraft with oversized windows and guaranteed window seating, spending an hour over the Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef, and the Great Barrier Reef. Your pilot provides live commentary and makes multiple passes over the reef and Heart Reef so you have time to photograph and absorb what you're seeing. Hotel pickup from Airlie Beach is available on request, and all taxes and landing fees are included; the flight is weather-dependent, so the operator confirms your departure after booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Heart Reef and the Great Barrier Reef from the air without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed departure schedule and included pickup handle both, and the guaranteed window seat means you won't miss the view.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromAU$ 349View ›
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (827)10hYou start at Mossman Gorge with a guided boardwalk and coffee, then cruise the Daintree River hunting for saltwater crocodiles and birds. After a cooked lunch at a rainforest restaurant and a swim in Cooper Creek, you walk another boardwalk through Daintree National Park and drive to Cape Tribulation for a beach walk and lookout views. Hotel pickup and all park fees are included, and the pace is built for small groups so the guide can actually answer questions.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation in one day without arranging your own transport, park tickets, or timing—the fixed itinerary handles all three, and the small-group format means your guide can actually answer questions instead of rushing through stops.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 279View ›
Whitsunday Islands: 2-Night Sailing Adventure on Racing Trimaran
Whitsunday Islands: 2-Night Sailing Adventure on Racing Trimaran★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (811)2dYou’ll sail fast between Whitsunday Islands on a racing trimaran, snorkel coral reefs teeming with life, walk barefoot on Whitehaven Beach’s soft sand, and share meals under southern stars with your crew and fellow travelers. Expect laughter, salt spray, and moments that stick long after you’re back on land.Free cancellationfromAU$ 599View ›
Story Bridge Climb Brisbane: 360-degree city views from 80 metres
Story Bridge Climb Brisbane: 360-degree city views from 80 metres★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (797)1h 30mThe Story Bridge Adventure Climb is a guided 90-minute climb up Brisbane's iconic bridge to 80 metres, led by local guides who share the city's history and culture while you take in 360-degree views. Children from age 6 are welcome with an adult, and the climb operates in most weather conditions including rain. A minimum height of 110cm and maximum weight of 130kg apply; the experience is fully wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Day and night climbs run at multiple times throughout the day and evening, so you can slot the experience into a free afternoon or plan an evening out around it. The climb is fully accessible and welcomes families, solo travellers, couples and groups, making it flexible for almost any visitor to Brisbane.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 150View ›
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (782)2dYou sail from Airlie Beach for two nights aboard a maxi yacht, snorkeling three reef sites and landing on Whitehaven Beach to walk to Hill Inlet Lookout. All meals, snorkel gear, National Park entry and accommodation are included. You return by 9 AM on the final morning.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the Whitsundays without arranging their own boat or logistics—the sailing, meals, snorkel sites and beach time are all coordinated. Expect two full days on the water with early return on day three, which is what makes the itinerary fit so much into 48 hours.Free cancellationfromAU$ 650View ›
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' pickBest valuefromAU$ 30View ›
Cairns: Waterfalls & Rainforest Tour with Indigenous Stories
Cairns: Waterfalls & Rainforest Tour with Indigenous Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (766)11hYou get picked up from your Cairns hotel and spend the day moving through five swimming spots in the Atherton Tablelands rainforest, starting with a cultural presentation at the Cathedral Fig Tree and ending at Josephine Falls. Lunch and all entry fees are included, so you show up and swim — the logistics are handled. The drive between stops is part of the day, and your guide fills it with the stories that connect the landscape to the people who've lived here.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Cairns who want to see the Atherton Tablelands waterfalls and rainforest in one day without driving themselves. The full-day format is what makes five different swimming spots possible, and the cultural presentation at the Cathedral Fig Tree is built in, not optional.Free cancellation-15%Infants freefromAU$ 161View ›
Cairns: Rainforest River Tubing Tour with Pickup & Rapids
Cairns: Rainforest River Tubing Tour with Pickup & Rapids★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (744)4h 30mYou’ll float through lush rainforest rivers near Cairns on a guided tubing adventure with both gentle drifts and playful rapids. Expect laughter, cool water against your skin, friendly guides who know their stuff, plus hotel pickup and snacks to wrap things up. There’s something about those quiet moments between the splashes that really sticks with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −23%fromAU$ 99View ›
Whitsunday Islands Sail & Snorkel: Langford Sandbar & Reef
Whitsunday Islands Sail & Snorkel: Langford Sandbar & Reef★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (742)8h 30mYou board at Airlie Beach and sail to Langford Island, where you snorkel the fringing reef with full gear provided, walk to the lookout, and spend the afternoon between the water and the deck. Lunch and snacks are included, and the return sail catches the sunset. The whole day is about twelve hours, and the group stays under capacity so it doesn't feel like a floating bus.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Whitsundays reef and sandbar without the industrial-scale tour boat — the crew is trained in eco-guiding, the group is kept small, and the schedule gives you actual time in the water instead of rushing between five stops.Free cancellation-10%fromAU$ 197View ›
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Wheelchair Access
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Wheelchair Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (700)4hYou’ll rise before dawn for a hot air balloon flight over Gold Coast’s city or hinterland, with easy wheelchair access and plenty of space to move around. Feel that early morning chill as you float above fields, snap endless photos (they’re included), and maybe help pack up after landing. It’s quieter than you’d expect — and honestly, kind of magical.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 397View ›
Tully River: Full-Day White Water Rafting & Rapids Adventure
Tully River: Full-Day White Water Rafting & Rapids Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (697)12hYou’ll crash through roaring rapids beneath ancient rainforest trees on this full-day Tully River adventure. Paddle alongside locals and travelers with expert guides leading every twist. Feel adrenaline on Grade 4/5 rapids, pause for lunch by the riverbank, and end your day soaked but smiling—maybe still hearing the rush of water in your ears.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 160View ›
Longreach sunset river cruise with dinner and show
Longreach sunset river cruise with dinner and show★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (689)4h 30mA 4.5-hour sunset cruise on the Thomson River in Longreach combines top-deck river views with a two-course camp oven dinner and live musical performance under the stars at Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show. The fully licensed cruise includes a warm welcome, complimentary savoury nibbles on the water, and a stop at Sunset Bend before docking for dinner. Hotel pickup is included; call ahead to arrange dietary needs or mobility support, as the team cannot accommodate requests without advance notice.Is it for me?Book this if you want a single evening that combines river cruising at sunset with a sit-down dinner and live show, all in one outing rather than moving between separate venues.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −29%fromAU$ 169View ›
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Small Group Sail
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Small Group Sail★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (679)9hYou’ll sail from Cairns with just 25 others, snorkel an exclusive Great Barrier Reef site, enjoy lunch on deck, then take a tender to explore Green Island’s beaches or rainforest at your own pace. Crew are relaxed but attentive, making it feel personal without fuss. If you want space and real moments instead of crowds, this is your kind of day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAU$ 289View ›
Brisbane: Segway City Tour with River, Cliffs & Landmarks
Brisbane: Segway City Tour with River, Cliffs & Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (662)1h 30m–2h 30mYou’ll glide through Brisbane’s riverside paths and gardens by Segway, cross Story Bridge with city views all around, and pause at Kangaroo Point Cliffs as climbers scale the rocks below. Expect small group energy, local stories from your guide, and maybe even a Water Dragon sighting if you’re lucky—it’s more fun than you’d think.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromAU$ 159View ›
Maleny Botanic Gardens: Bird Aviary Entry & Glass House Views
Maleny Botanic Gardens: Bird Aviary Entry & Glass House Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (661)1h–4hYou’ll wander Maleny’s lush botanic gardens, meet over 700 friendly birds in walk-through aviaries (yes, they might land on you), picnic with sweeping Glass House Mountain views, and find quirky spots like fairy tale gardens or a giant chair. With entry included plus a local guide leading interactive tours, it’s a day that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 47View ›
Kuranda: Skyrail, Scenic Railway & Wildlife Park Day Trip
Kuranda: Skyrail, Scenic Railway & Wildlife Park Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (636)10hYou ride two different railways and an Army Duck through World Heritage rainforest, spend time with Australian wildlife and Aboriginal performers, and eat lunch in the middle of it all. Entry to every attraction is included, as is the transport between stops. The full day takes you from Cairns up into the mountains and back down, so you don't arrange tickets or timing yourself—it all happens in sequence.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Kuranda attractions and rainforest experiences in one day without arranging separate tickets, transport, or timing—the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and move through the day as a group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 336View ›
Paronella Park Admission: Castle Tour & Night Lights
Paronella Park Admission: Castle Tour & Night Lights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (624)10hYou get entry to both the daytime Dream Continues guided tour and the evening Darkness Falls night tour, plus a self-guided walk through the botanical gardens with an identification booklet. Allow at least three hours to move through the park at your own pace between the two guided experiences. Uneven surfaces mean it's manageable but not entirely smooth underfoot.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the park's architecture and gardens without arranging their own transport or timing — the two included tours bookend the day and the self-guided time fills the middle, which is what makes three hours feel complete rather than rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −45%fromAU$ 62View ›
Kuranda: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Gold Class Skip-the-Line
Kuranda: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Gold Class Skip-the-Line★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (608)8hYou ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the canopy to Kuranda, spend 2–3 hours exploring town and optional wildlife attractions, then return via the Kuranda Scenic Railway in Gold Class open-air seating. Skip-the-line entry, hotel pickup and drop-off, and Barron Falls views from both directions are included. The whole day takes around 6–7 hours door to door.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the rainforest from two vantage points in one day without arranging separate transport or standing in entry queues — the skip-the-line access and included pickup are what turn a half-day activity into a full, seamless loop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −26%fromAU$ 230View ›
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' pickTop ratedfromAU$ 168View ›
Hot air balloon ride over Atherton Tablelands from Cairns
Hot air balloon ride over Atherton Tablelands from Cairns★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (605)4h–6hA hot air balloon flight over the Atherton Tablelands departing from Cairns with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You fly at dawn—the best time to spot wallabies, kangaroos and native birds—over fruit and vegetable crops, then help your pilot and crew pack the balloon before returning to your accommodation. The experience runs 4 to 6 hours and includes a commemorative certificate, a glass of bubbly or juice, and a digital photo package.Is it for me?Rise over the Atherton Tablelands at dawn when wildlife stirs, with hotel pickup and drop-off included so you can focus on the views.Free cancellationfromAU$ 495View ›
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