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Gold Coast Tandem Skydive: 12,000ft Jump & Beach Landing
Gold Coast Tandem Skydive: 12,000ft Jump & Beach Landing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (481)2h 30mYou'll complete 15 minutes of ground training, climb to 12,000 feet from the International Airport, freefall for 45 seconds over the beaches, float under parachute for 4 to 5 minutes, and land on Kirra beach with your jump certificate. All fees, training and the beach landing are included; no separate charges.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to skydive without the months of solo training — the instructor handles the technical work, so you get the freefall and the view without learning to pack a parachute or manage an aircraft exit on your own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromAU$ 525View ›
Tamborine Mountain: Wine & Distillery Day Tour with Lunch
Tamborine Mountain: Wine & Distillery Day Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (473)8hYou’ll swap city noise for fresh Tamborine Mountain air as you taste boutique wines and small-batch spirits with locals who know their stuff. Expect easy conversation over tastings, a relaxed 2-course lunch with valley views, and plenty of time to just soak it all in—with pickup included so you can unwind fully.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 200View ›
Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: 5 Viewing Decks
Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: 5 Viewing Decks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (467)4hA half-day whale watching cruise from Hervey Bay on the purpose-built catamaran Quick Cat II, with 5 viewing decks on 3 levels designed to give every passenger an unobstructed view of humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirds in the Great Sandy Straits and Platypus Bay. Choose between a morning tour with complimentary light breakfast or an afternoon departure; both include live crew commentary, tea, coffee and refreshments onboard. The vessel is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, with infants and small children able to ride in a pram or stroller.Is it for me?Book the morning tour if you want breakfast included and prefer an early start; the afternoon departure works better if you're exploring Hervey Bay earlier in the day and want to end your afternoon on the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −41%fromAU$ 119View ›
Port Douglas: Outer Reef Sail & Snorkel with Mackay Cay Stop
Port Douglas: Outer Reef Sail & Snorkel with Mackay Cay Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (466)9hYou’ll step straight onto a catamaran in Port Douglas and sail out by wind power toward Mackay Cay’s white sands. Guided by local marine biologists, you’ll snorkel vibrant reefs teeming with life, try out a glass-bottom boat ride if you want a break from swimming, and share lunch with fellow travelers before heading home sun-warmed and salt-haired.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −29%fromAU$ 370View ›
Brisbane: Australia Zoo Day Trip with Hotel Pickup & Entry
Brisbane: Australia Zoo Day Trip with Hotel Pickup & Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (455)8h 30mYou're picked up from your Brisbane hotel and driven to Australia Zoo in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, with entry and a driver included. You spend at least six hours exploring at your own pace, catching the live shows in the Crocoseum and visiting the Wildlife Hospital. The driver brings you back to your hotel in the late afternoon, so you don't arrange transport or tickets separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit Australia Zoo from Brisbane without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately — the pickup from your hotel and included admission are what make a full day possible without the logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromAU$ 189View ›
Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from Cairns
Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from Cairns★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (454)8hYou’ll spend an afternoon wandering ancient rainforest around Lake Barrine before searching for platypus at dusk in Atherton Tablelands with your local guide. Enjoy hearty country dinner in Yungaburra’s historic hotel before heading out under starlight to spot possums, owls, and bandicoots by torchlight—a night full of quiet surprises.Free cancellationfromAU$ 235View ›
Cairns Jet Boat Ride: 35 minutes of high-speed spins
Cairns Jet Boat Ride: 35 minutes of high-speed spins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (452)35mYou board a jet boat at Cairns' Marlin Marina and spend 35 minutes tearing through Trinity Inlet at high speed, with your captain performing spins and sharp maneuvers while you hold on and get soaked. The safety briefing is included, and the whole experience is designed to cool you off and get your adrenaline up in one short burst. Book it if you want a quick thrill without planning a full-day excursion.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a quick adrenaline hit without committing to a full-day tour—the 35 minutes is long enough to feel the speed and see the inlet, short enough to fit between other plans.Free cancellationBest value-15%fromAU$ 81View ›
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day Trip
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (451)10hYou board at Cairns Marlin Wharf at 8am and spend five hours snorkeling or diving across three outer reef sites, with a guided reef tour, lunch and all equipment included. Introductory divers are welcome, as are certified divers doing multiple dives. The boat handles logistics—you just decide how deep you want to go.Is it for me?Right for confident swimmers and water-lovers who want three different reef sites and five hours in the water without arranging their own boat or timing. Introductory divers are welcome, though you'll need to be at least 12 years old and in moderate physical fitness; the crew handles the logistics and the guide handles the reef knowledge.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromAU$ 308View ›
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Winery Breakfast with Pickup
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Winery Breakfast with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (450)4hYou’ll float over Gold Coast’s lush hinterland at sunrise in a hot air balloon, watch the world wake up below you, then tuck into a vineyard breakfast with fresh pastries and bubbly. Expect gentle landings, warm local hosts, wine tasting at O’Reilly’s Grand Homestead—and maybe an alpaca encounter or two.Free cancellationfromAU$ 495View ›
Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Morning
Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Morning★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (447)4h 45mYou get picked up from your Port Douglas accommodation and driven to the Daintree River for a wildlife cruise where crocodiles, snakes and birds are the point. After morning tea with Lamingtons, you walk the boardwalk at Mossman Gorge, learn the rainforest from your guide, and swim in the stream if conditions allow. Pickup and all entry fees are included, and you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you're based in Port Douglas but have only a few hours free, or if you want to see the Daintree Rainforest and river wildlife without committing to a full day—the half-day format means you're not rushed, but you're also back in time for lunch or an afternoon activity.Free cancellationfromAU$ 179View ›
Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef: Normanby Island Day Trip
Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef: Normanby Island Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (446)8hYou get exclusive access to Normanby Island with snorkeling gear, kayaks, and paddleboards included, plus a guided island walk and beachside lunch. The river cruise is calm and short, the groups stay small, and you're back in Cairns by late afternoon. Book early if you want the hotel pickup—it fills up fast.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef without the crowded pontoon experience and don't mind a full day out—the exclusive access to Normanby Island and the calm river crossing are what make the smaller groups and quieter pace possible.Free cancellationKids −38%fromAU$ 260View ›
Fraser Island: Full-Day Boat, Snorkeling & Wildlife from Hervey Bay
Fraser Island: Full-Day Boat, Snorkeling & Wildlife from Hervey Bay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (440)9h 30mYou're picked up from your Hervey Bay hotel and taken to the marina, then cruising to Fraser Island for snorkeling with turtles, kayaking in clear creeks, and a guided bushwalk on the dunes. Lunch and afternoon tea are served on board, and you're back at your hotel by evening. Whale season (July–October) adds the chance to spot humpbacks migrating through the strait.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Fraser Island's wildlife and water in one full day without arranging your own transport, timing multiple activities or deciding where to eat—the boat handles all three, and hotel pickup means you're not navigating Hervey Bay on your own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 269View ›
Kayaking at Double Island Point: Dolphins and 4WD beach drive
Kayaking at Double Island Point: Dolphins and 4WD beach drive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (438)6hKayak at Double Island Point in Great Sandy National Park, reachable only by 4WD beach drive through Teewah Beach. You paddle alongside dolphins, migrating whales, turtles and rays in their natural habitat, take a swim in the pristine water, and learn about the local ecosystem from a guide — the whole day runs six hours from Noosa North Shore.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle among dolphins and whales at Double Island Point—the 4WD beach drive gets you there from Noosa in one day, and the guide navigates both the sand and the wildlife so you can focus on kayaking.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 179View ›
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Full Day
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Full Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (429)9hYou start with a river cruise spotting crocodiles and wildlife in the mangroves, walk through Mossman Gorge alongside the Mossman River, and explore the Cape Tribulation section of Daintree National Park on a second boat tour. Lunch, morning tea, park fees and hotel pickup are all included. The full day is built around what a local guide knows—the animals, the geology, the way this rainforest actually works.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Port Douglas who want to see the Daintree without arranging their own transport or park logistics. The full day is what makes fitting the river cruises, the gorge walk and the Cape Tribulation section into one trip possible—expect to be out from early morning through afternoon, with the guide setting the pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 249View ›
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip & Snorkel with Lunch
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip & Snorkel with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (423)9hYou’ll sail from Cairns with a small group toward Upolu Reef, guided by locals who know every patch of coral and current. Snorkel alongside turtles and giant clams in clear water, then share a tropical buffet lunch on deck as sunlight flickers off the sea. There’s plenty of laughter (and snacks) before drifting back toward shore—leaving you sun-warmed and quietly happy.Free cancellation-15%Kids −25%fromAU$ 229View ›
Longreach sunset cruise: Dinner show Thomson River night
Longreach sunset cruise: Dinner show Thomson River night★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (418)4hA 4-hour evening cruise down the Thomson River in Longreach, Queensland, aboard a heritage paddlewheeler with riverside seating, followed by a moored camp-fire dinner and the Starlight's Spectacular Sound & Light Show at Outback Pioneers' river camp. The boat departs at sunset, includes a 2-course stockman's meal, billy tea and damper, live bush poet entertainment, and concludes under the stars. Pickup is included; dietary requirements can be arranged in advance.Is it for me?The cruise moves at a gentle pace with no walking required beyond boarding and moving around the boat and camp, so it suits anyone who wants the outback experience without physical strain. The evening runs 4 hours from sunset onwards, which means a late finish by the campfire—ideal if you're staying in Longreach and want to make the most of a single night.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 165View ›
Jet Ski Safari Brisbane: 2.5 hours on your own ski
Jet Ski Safari Brisbane: 2.5 hours on your own ski★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (413)3hYou ride your own jetski for 2 to 2.5 hours through Brisbane River and Moreton Bay, guided by certified staff, with no license or experience needed. The tour includes a 30-minute safety briefing, a 2025 Seadoo, life vest, bottled water, and a maximum group of ten. You'll see the city skyline, bridges, and waterfront mansions, with a chance of dolphins or turtles. Book at least 15 minutes before your departure time at City Botanic Gardens River Hub.Is it for me?Right for anyone 16 or older who wants to control their own watercraft and see Brisbane from the river and bay without needing a license or prior experience—the guided format and small group size mean you get instruction and safety without the learning curve.Free cancellationfromAU$ 440View ›
Port Douglas: Low Isles Snorkelling Half Day with Glass Bottom Boat
Port Douglas: Low Isles Snorkelling Half Day with Glass Bottom Boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (412)4hYou snorkel the Low Isles coral gardens with or without a guide, take a guided walk around the island, and ride the glass-bottom boat to see the reef from below — all in four hours from Port Douglas with a max group of 23. Snorkelling gear, coffee, tea and snacks are included; pick morning or afternoon depending on your schedule.Is it for me?Right for snorkellers of any level who want to see the reef without arranging their own transport or gear — the 4-hour window and small group size mean you're back in Port Douglas by early afternoon or evening, depending on which departure you choose.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromAU$ 246View ›
Green Island Snorkeling Tour from Cairns with Glass Bottom Boat
Green Island Snorkeling Tour from Cairns with Glass Bottom Boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.22 (408)5h–9hSnorkeling at Green Island combines reef diving from the beach with a glass bottom boat tour of the same waters, 45 minutes by catamaran from Cairns. The island itself is a 6,000-year-old coral cay ringed by rainforest—the only one on the Great Barrier Reef with one—so your day splits between the water and the lush canopy. Equipment, pool access and a self-guided island walk are included; you choose between a morning or mid-morning departure and a half-day or full-day stay.Is it for me?Pick the half-day if you want to snorkel and see the reef without leaving most of your day; choose the full-day option to add the rainforest walk and pool time between water activities.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −45%fromAU$ 156View ›
Cape Tribulation: Rainforest Walk, Daintree River Cruise & Beach Lunch
Cape Tribulation: Rainforest Walk, Daintree River Cruise & Beach Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (403)12hYou’ll step into ancient rainforests on guided walks, cross the Daintree River by ferry, enjoy a picnic lunch right on Cape Tribulation Beach, and spot crocodiles during a river cruise. Swim at Mossman Gorge if you feel brave (the water’s cold!), or just listen to birdsong under giant trees. It’s less about ticking boxes and more about feeling part of something wild.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 199View ›
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