Top Queensland Day Trips & Excursions

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

Queensland Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky' Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays The Ultimate All Inclusive Gourmet Tasting Experience Private Tangalooma Wrecks Tour 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: The Ultimate All Inclusive Gourmet Tasting Experience Private Tangalooma Wrecks Tour Byron Bay Private Group Tour from Brisbane 4 Days Daintree, Outback Chillagoe, Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Noosa Heads and Eumundi Markets Private Tour 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 →

Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.8 (418)

Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver,...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (418)

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$215

Sunlover Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Moore Reef Pontoon

Sunlover Reef Cruises takes you from Cairns to its own pontoon at Moore Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, every day. Depart at 10:15am, …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.5 (806)

Sunlover Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Moore Reef Pontoon

Sunlover Reef Cruises takes you from Cairns to its own pontoon at Moore Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, every day. Depart at 10:15am,...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (806)

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$214

Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck Small Group Tour

Discover Kuranda's legendary railway and World Heritage rainforest on a small-group tour of up to 10 guests, with multilingual guides (English, Mandarin, Cantonese). Ride the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.7 (7)

Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck Small Group Tour

Discover Kuranda's legendary railway and World Heritage rainforest on a small-group tour of up to 10 guests, with multilingual guides (English, Mandarin, Cantonese). Ride the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (7)

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$210

Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising …More

Palm Cove, Australia

5.0 (40)

Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (40)

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$206

Noosa Hinterland Drinks Tour - distillery, winery and brewery

Enjoy a relaxed and flavour-filled day exploring the hidden gems of the Noosa Hinterland. We begin with a scenic drive through rolling countryside to a …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (10)

Noosa Hinterland Drinks Tour - distillery, winery and brewery

Enjoy a relaxed and flavour-filled day exploring the hidden gems of the Noosa Hinterland. We begin with a scenic drive through rolling countryside to a...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (10)

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$209

Full Day Winton Discovery Day Tour from Longreach

You can’t pack much more experience into an outback day! This memorable tour deeper into the Queensland outback gives you a local’s insight into the …More

Longreach, Australia

4.6 (36)

Full Day Winton Discovery Day Tour from Longreach

You can’t pack much more experience into an outback day! This memorable tour deeper into the Queensland outback gives you a local’s insight into the...

9 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (36)

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$209

K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure - From Noosa

Explore the beauty of K'gari (Fraser Island) on a full-day tour from Noosa. With an experienced and passionate guide, discover what makes the island a …More

Fraser Island, Australia

4.8 (178)

K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure - From Noosa

Explore the beauty of K'gari (Fraser Island) on a full-day tour from Noosa. With an experienced and passionate guide, discover what makes the island a...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (178)

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$209

K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach

Explore the beauty of Fraser Island on a full-day tour from Rainbow Beach by purpose-built 4WD vehicle. Discover what makes the island a World Heritage-listed …More

Rainbow Beach, Australia

4.8 (94)

K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach

Explore the beauty of Fraser Island on a full-day tour from Rainbow Beach by purpose-built 4WD vehicle. Discover what makes the island a World Heritage-listed...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (94)

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$209

Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.8 (177)

Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (177)

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$206

Lady Enid Sailing and Snorkeling Day Trip including Whitehaven Beach

A true sailing experience through the Whitsunday Islands on board the rare Australian classic yacht Lady Enid for adults only. Take a turn at the …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.9 (185)

Lady Enid Sailing and Snorkeling Day Trip including Whitehaven Beach

A true sailing experience through the Whitsunday Islands on board the rare Australian classic yacht Lady Enid for adults only. Take a turn at the...

9 to 11 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (185)

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$206

Green Island Seawalker & Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat from Cairns

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.4 (84)

Green Island Seawalker & Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat from Cairns

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (84)

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$203

Cairns Tableland experience, Paronella Park and Herberton Village

Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring Queensland’s historic gems and unique wildlife encounters. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a journey to …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

5.0 (5)

Cairns Tableland experience, Paronella Park and Herberton Village

Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring Queensland’s historic gems and unique wildlife encounters. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a journey to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$203

Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.7 (153)

Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (153)

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$202

Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.9 (661)

Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (661)

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$202

We spend more time in the rainforest than any other tour! Immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other. Beginning the day at a …More

Port Douglas, Australia

5.0 (111)

Mossman Gorge Adventure Day

We spend more time in the rainforest than any other tour! Immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other. Beginning the day at a...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (111)

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$200

Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.5 (51)

Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (51)

from
$199

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

After a short ferry ride from Townsville to the paradise of Magnetic Island, you'll board a luxury sailing yacht for a few hours of sailing, …More

Magnetic Island, Australia

5.0 (7)

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

After a short ferry ride from Townsville to the paradise of Magnetic Island, you'll board a luxury sailing yacht for a few hours of sailing,...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$199

If you are looking for an island getaway with abundant birdlife, look no further. Bribie Island is a hidden gem connected to the mainland by …More

Brisbane, Australia

4.5 (2)

Full Day Birdlife Tour in Bribie Island

If you are looking for an island getaway with abundant birdlife, look no further. Bribie Island is a hidden gem connected to the mainland by...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$197

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Trip: Chill and Grill

Explore the stunning white, silica sand of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on this full-day excursion. This is the best way to experience all that Whitehaven …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.7 (189)

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Trip: Chill and Grill

Explore the stunning white, silica sand of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on this full-day excursion. This is the best way to experience all that Whitehaven...

11 hours 30 minutes

4.7 (189)

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$196

Hinterland Cheese & Wine Tasting Tour - with 2 course lunch included

Uncover the flavours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland on a full-day guided tour designed for food and drink lovers. Wind through rolling hills to a …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

5.0 (23)

Hinterland Cheese & Wine Tasting Tour - with 2 course lunch included

Uncover the flavours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland on a full-day guided tour designed for food and drink lovers. Wind through rolling hills to a...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$196

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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:

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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:

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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?