Brisbane Day Trips & Day Tours

Head over to Moreton Island for a glorious day at the Tangalooma Island Resort and discover the hidden gems of the island with a guided ATV quad bike tour. Then take some time to explore the island’s resort facilities, restaurants and beaches. You’ll have plenty of time for a refreshing dip in the ocean or snorkel from the beach before the evening’s dolphin feeding program commences at sunset.

Take a leisurely river cruise from Brisbane to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to observe native Australian wildlife. This half-day tour departs from bustling Southbank and cruises along the Brisbane River with views of iconic landmarks on the way to Lone Pine. Upon arrival, enjoy ample time to meet the animals.

Spend a blissful day on Moreton Island exploring the beaches, reef, and dunes on this tour from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise. Travel with an experienced guide in a rugged 4WD. You’ll snorkel or bodyboard, paddle transparent kayaks, and try sandboarding on the dunes. Your day includes a picnic lunch on the beach.

Animal lovers—this one’s for you. Enjoy a hassle-free day out to Australia Zoo with round-trip transfers from select Brisbane hotels. Ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, then get into the zoo quickly as admission is included. Once inside, benefit from at least six hours to explore, catch live shows, and spot a variety of creatures, including tigers, giraffes, crocodiles, kangaroos, and more.

Enjoy a day in nature on an intimate small-group tour of the Springbrook National Park and Mount Tamborine. Visit the Natural Bridge, Manmade glowworm caves, meander on Gallery Walk and wander the impressive Tamborine Skywalk rainforest path. Lunch at Local Restaurant is included, to keep you fueled up for adventure.

Jump off the ferry and immerse yourself in a special kind of island paradise with this full-day small-group tour of North Stradbroke Island from Brisbane. A great way to combine sightseeing with learning about the fascinating history and stories of the island, including its Traditional Custodians, the Quandamooka People, this full-day tour is entertaining and educational in equal parts. You’ll also have the chance to see koalas, manta rays, turtles, and dolphins in the wild.

This tour is ideal for travelers who want to see a lot of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in one day. Get out of the city and travel with a small-group to see a ton of highlights including iconic beaches, the famous Eumundi Markets and artisan villages. Travel to Montville, Eumundi, Noosa, Yandina, and the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.