Top Queensland Day Trips & Excursions

Q: What are the best options for Queensland Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Queensland Day Trips & Excursions are: Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Gold Class VIP Lounge Package All-Inclusive Waterfall Explorer Day Trip from Airlie Beach North Stradbroke Island Day Tour from Brisbane – Small Group Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour Fraser Experience Small Group Full Day Guided Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Queensland Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Queensland Day Trips & Excursions are: The Ginger Factory - Play All Day Bundle Unlimited Rides Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler Discover Toowoomba Tours Magnetic Island Tour Maggie Comprehensive Half Day Morning Adventure - Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Included View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Queensland Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Queensland Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: The Ginger Factory - Play All Day Bundle Unlimited Rides Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler Magnetic Island Tour Maggie Comprehensive Half Day Morning Adventure - Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Included Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Queensland Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Queensland Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Discover Toowoomba Tours Magnetic Island Tour Maggie Comprehensive Magnetic Island Tour Behind the Scenes Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Brisbane View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Queensland trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Queensland Tours. Top 10 Queensland 2026 Senior-friendly tours Queensland The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Queensland Top Day Trips from Queensland Things to do in Queensland this summer View all Queensland Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Queensland?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Queensland are: Queensland Luxury & Special Occasions Queensland Luxury Tours Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Queensland Tours & Sightseeing Queensland Boat Tours View all tour styles in Queensland →

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Hop on Hop off Bus from Brisbane

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tamborine Mountain with Pineapple Tours! Embark on an enchanting journey through the treetops on the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk. Feel …More

Gold Coast, Australia

4.5 (16)

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Hop on Hop off Bus from Brisbane

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tamborine Mountain with Pineapple Tours! Embark on an enchanting journey through the treetops on the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk. Feel...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (16)

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$95

Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's & Vineyard Tour

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.9 (64)

Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's & Vineyard Tour

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (64)

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$95

Brisbane: Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique heritage of Mt Tamborine. One of the first Tourism Destinations in QLD with …More

Brisbane, Australia

4.7 (32)

Brisbane: Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique heritage of Mt Tamborine. One of the first Tourism Destinations in QLD with...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (32)

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$95

Kuranda Highlights including Rainforestation Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife R1B

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park and …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.3 (38)

Kuranda Highlights including Rainforestation Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife R1B

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park and...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (38)

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$96

Bribie Island 4WD Kayak and WWII Bunker Tour

The only Bribie Island tour packing 4WD beach driving, mirror-lagoon kayaking, WWII bunker exploration & wild kangaroo sightings into one epic 4-5 hour adventure. Just …More

Moreton Bay Region, Australia

5.0 (19)

Bribie Island 4WD Kayak and WWII Bunker Tour

The only Bribie Island tour packing 4WD beach driving, mirror-lagoon kayaking, WWII bunker exploration & wild kangaroo sightings into one epic 4-5 hour adventure. Just...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$97

Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Explore Fitzroy Island’s coral reefs and Nudey Beach on a 6-hour day trip! Snorkel gear included—discover vibrant marine life and stunning landscapes. Departs Fitzroy Island's …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.0 (8)

Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Explore Fitzroy Island’s coral reefs and Nudey Beach on a 6-hour day trip! Snorkel gear included—discover vibrant marine life and stunning landscapes. Departs Fitzroy Island's...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (8)

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$97

North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane

There are lots of things to see and to do in one day: Freshwater lakes, coastal walks, paradisiac beaches, rich marine life, and wildlife, culture, …More

Brisbane, Australia

4.9 (538)

North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane

There are lots of things to see and to do in one day: Freshwater lakes, coastal walks, paradisiac beaches, rich marine life, and wildlife, culture,...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (538)

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$105

Half Day Tour to Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge

Embark on an exclusive small-group adventure through the breathtaking Southern Daintree Rainforest, guided by experienced experts. This unforgettable experience includes: Morning tea and a light …More

Port Douglas, Australia

4.7 (22)

Half Day Tour to Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge

Embark on an exclusive small-group adventure through the breathtaking Southern Daintree Rainforest, guided by experienced experts. This unforgettable experience includes: Morning tea and a light...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (22)

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$105

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

4.8 (374)

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (374)

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$105

All aboard our heritage Rail Motor as it travels over the Thomson River and its flood plains, highlighted by the stories that connect the romance …More

Longreach, Australia

4.9 (15)

Great Darr River Rail Run in Longreach

All aboard our heritage Rail Motor as it travels over the Thomson River and its flood plains, highlighted by the stories that connect the romance...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (15)

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$106

$Half-Day Historic Rail Excursion to Ilfracombe from Longreach$

Experience our heritage Rail Motor en-route to the one pub town of Ilfracombe, with stories of nostalgia to tell your mates about for years to …More

Longreach, Australia

3.9 (7)

Half-Day Historic Rail Excursion to Ilfracombe from Longreach

Experience our heritage Rail Motor en-route to the one pub town of Ilfracombe, with stories of nostalgia to tell your mates about for years to...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (7)

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$106

Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester

A must-do when visiting Airlie Beach, this experience takes you beyond the usual and into the hidden coastal gems most visitors never see. Escape the …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

5.0 (34)

Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester

A must-do when visiting Airlie Beach, this experience takes you beyond the usual and into the hidden coastal gems most visitors never see. Escape the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (34)

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$109

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120 …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.3 (388)

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (388)

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$109

Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.7 (22)

Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (22)

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$112

Enjoy a VIP Booth Shared Experience From Gympie

For a VIP Shared Booth Experience - Travel in style and enjoy a local cheese plate plus a souvenir tumbler, and a bottle of water …More

Hervey Bay, Australia

4.7 (31)

Enjoy a VIP Booth Shared Experience From Gympie

For a VIP Shared Booth Experience - Travel in style and enjoy a local cheese plate plus a souvenir tumbler, and a bottle of water...

3 hours

4.7 (31)

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$112

Enjoy Whitehaven Beach without feeling rushed. Our tour gives you over four hours to relax, swim and explore one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Your …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.6 (221)

Whitehaven Beach Day Pass

Enjoy Whitehaven Beach without feeling rushed. Our tour gives you over four hours to relax, swim and explore one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Your...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (221)

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$112

Sunrise with the kangaroos and wallabies

A sunrise encounter like no other, where the first light of day brings Kangaroos and Wallabies to the shores of Cape Hillsborough. This enchanting experience …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

5.0 (33)

Sunrise with the kangaroos and wallabies

A sunrise encounter like no other, where the first light of day brings Kangaroos and Wallabies to the shores of Cape Hillsborough. This enchanting experience...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (33)

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$112

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.5 (1,077)

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (1,077)

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$113

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.4 (233)

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (233)

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$113

Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

5.0 (44)

Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (44)

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$115

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Queensland Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Queensland Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

Which Queensland Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Queensland Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Queensland Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Queensland Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Queensland trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Queensland?