Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across Queensland

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Queensland for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef

A full-day guided dive expedition to the outer [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) departing from Port Douglas, designed for certified divers. Your guide stays with you throughout the 9-hour trip, revealing reef formations and marine life while you explore pristine local dive sites. All equipment, meals, and refreshments are provided, allowing you to focus entirely on the underwater experience.

Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns

Tackle Smithfield's legendary trail network near Cairns on a guided 4-hour mountain bike adventure. Australia's oldest dedicated bike park sprawls across 60+ kilometres of terrain—everything from gentle green runs to gnarly black diamonds—carving through rainforest thick with vines, bridging creek crossings, and climbing ridges with [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) views. An e-mountain bike takes the sting out of climbs, letting you focus on the riding.

Heart Reef & Whitehaven Rest and Relax - 2.5Hr Helicopter Tour

Soar over the Whitsundays in a helicopter, landing on Whitehaven Beach for ninety minutes of swimming and snacking. You'll touch down on the famous white sand, refuel with drinks and canapés, then take flight again to spot Heart Reef's iconic turquoise outline from above. The route circles back via Hayman, Hook and the Molle Island chain, giving you sweeping views of this corner of the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef).

2h 30m – 3h 30mfrom AUD $1183

★ 5.0 (9)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

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Tandem Paragliding Cairns

Launch from a Cairns beach and climb to 1,000 feet harnessed to a certified tandem pilot. This 20-minute flight traces the coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas, delivering unobstructed views of tropical beaches, rainforest ridges, and the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) sprawling below. The takeoff itself is the rush—no runway, just sand and wind—followed by serene gliding and the option to request aerobatic moves if you want your stomach tested.

Reef and Rainforest 60 minute Scenic Flight

Take a comprehensive helicopter tour over north Queensland's most striking landscapes in a single hour. This flight weaves together coastal reef systems, emerald rainforest canopy, dramatic waterfalls, sandy cays and tableland plateaus. You'll see the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) from above, island formations and the contrast between developed areas and untouched wilderness. The pilot provides running commentary throughout. A complete aerial survey that captures everything the region's shorter flights offer, condensed into one continuous journey.

1 hourfrom AUD $879

Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Combo

★ 5.0 (8)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Combo

Combine two contrasting attractions in central Cairns over 2–3 hours. Begin at the Tomb of the Pharaohs, where 11 life-sized Egyptian tomb replicas showcase hieroglyphics and artefacts, then transition to the Cairns Aquarium to encounter over 16,000 marine species from the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) and adjacent waters. Both venues sit within easy walking distance, making this a straightforward double stop for history buffs and reef enthusiasts alike.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $107

Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770

★ 5.0 (6)

🐠 Water Activities

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Outer Reef Scuba Diving Day Tour from Agnes Water 1770

Eight-hour scuba expedition to the outer reefs of the Southern [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef), departing from Agnes Water 1770. Dive pristine, lightly visited sites where manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins and whales appear regularly. Small groups mean you'll work with experienced guides who tailor each dive to your certification level and interests. Contribute to marine conservation by participating in the Eye on the Reef monitoring scheme, gathering data that helps protect these vibrant ecosystems.

The Reef Spectacular - 60 minute reef scenic flight

Sixty minutes surveying the [Great Barrier Reef](/places/great-barrier-reef) from the air, tracking two major reef systems in a single flight. You'll spot rays, turtles and sharks moving across the coral gardens below. The scale of the reef—its sprawl, colour and complexity—hits differently from above. Complimentary refreshments included.

1 hourfrom AUD $879

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