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Top things to do in Queensland in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Queensland, Australia
Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

VOTED #9 TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA 2026! VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD 2021! Multi award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Island’s …More

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VOTED #9 TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA 2026! VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD 2021! Multi award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Island’s...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as …More

Brace yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling from Hamilton Island

Come on board with Explore Group and experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef - the …More

Come on board with Explore Group and experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef - the...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure …More

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$143
Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast

We are a PADI 5 star Scuba Diving Centre. Enjoy the weightless experience of exploring the underwater world on the Gold Coast, Australia. Experience the …More

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We are a PADI 5 star Scuba Diving Centre. Enjoy the weightless experience of exploring the underwater world on the Gold Coast, Australia. Experience the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$90
Gold Coast Ultimate High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure

Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more …More

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Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time …More

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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Swim with Whales Gold Coast

Cooly Eco Adventures uses the ‘soft in-water encounters’ approach which is a proven method to achieve a successful and sustainable whale swim. Every whale swim …More

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Cooly Eco Adventures uses the ‘soft in-water encounters’ approach which is a proven method to achieve a successful and sustainable whale swim. Every whale swim...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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Brisbane City Twilight Kayak

See Brisbane from the water as daylight fades and the city lights begin to shimmer across the river. Launching from Kangaroo Point in the heart …More

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See Brisbane from the water as daylight fades and the city lights begin to shimmer across the river. Launching from Kangaroo Point in the heart...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise

A short and sweet Jet Ski Tour that will leave you wanting more! Start with a practice ride on our 1km track allowing riders to …More

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A short and sweet Jet Ski Tour that will leave you wanting more! Start with a practice ride on our 1km track allowing riders to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Self-Guided Noosa Everglades Kayak Tour

Adventure through the diverse waterways of the Noosa Everglades, located within the heart of the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park during this …More

Adventure through the diverse waterways of the Noosa Everglades, located within the heart of the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park during this...

6 hours
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$85
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes

Brace yourself and hold on for an exhilarating 55 minute jet boat thrill ride on the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater. Jump aboard a powerful turbo-charged …More

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Brace yourself and hold on for an exhilarating 55 minute jet boat thrill ride on the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater. Jump aboard a powerful turbo-charged...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets with the 2024 BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS in the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Tourism Awards). Fun and informative ECO tour …More

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets with the 2024 BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS in the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Tourism Awards). Fun and informative ECO tour...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$138
Premium Half-Day Outer Reef Snokel Tour

Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience …More

Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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ABC Reef Safaris

We actually get in the water with you and take you snorkelling 6 guests to 1 in water marine expert guide creating an informative personal …More

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ABC Reef Safaris

We actually get in the water with you and take you snorkelling 6 guests to 1 in water marine expert guide creating an informative personal...

7 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef, …More

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast

Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and golden …More

Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and golden...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the …More

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the Northern …More

Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the Northern...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$69
Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp …More

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Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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