Top Queensland Day Trips & Excursions

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

Queensland Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise Snorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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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 →

Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Tour from Gold Coast

Spend a morning exploring the World Heritage Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge on this small-group tour from the Gold Coast. You'll enjoy a guided …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.7 (271)

Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Tour from Gold Coast

Spend a morning exploring the World Heritage Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge on this small-group tour from the Gold Coast. You'll enjoy a guided...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (271)

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$88

All-Inclusive Waterfall Explorer Day Trip from Airlie Beach

Travel with a company that are certified Climate Action Leaders - the highest level of ECO certification that can be awarded in Australia and WINNER …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.7 (257)

All-Inclusive Waterfall Explorer Day Trip from Airlie Beach

Travel with a company that are certified Climate Action Leaders - the highest level of ECO certification that can be awarded in Australia and WINNER...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (257)

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$119

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

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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$111

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

Join this full day guided group tour from Brisbane to discover the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy your tour with experienced local Australian guide who knows the …More

Brisbane, Australia

4.5 (205)

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

Join this full day guided group tour from Brisbane to discover the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy your tour with experienced local Australian guide who knows the...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (205)

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$133

Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.4 (189)

Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (189)

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$155

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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$195

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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$201

Cairns Super Saver: Reef Cruise, Daintree & Kuranda Rail/Skyrail

Save up to 10% when you purchase this Super Saver Package. Combining the most popular attractions in Cairns, this three-day super saver is perfect for …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.5 (149)

Cairns Super Saver: Reef Cruise, Daintree & Kuranda Rail/Skyrail

Save up to 10% when you purchase this Super Saver Package. Combining the most popular attractions in Cairns, this three-day super saver is perfect for...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (149)

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$412

Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.4 (127)

Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (127)

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$218

Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)

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

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.6 (108)

Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)

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

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (108)

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$220

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.5 (94)

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (94)

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$87

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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$202

Sunlover: Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns by Fast Catamaran

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.4 (73)

Sunlover: Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns by Fast Catamaran

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (73)

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$76

Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate …More

Gold Coast, Australia

4.7 (68)

Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (68)

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$230

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to …More

Port Douglas, Australia

4.4 (61)

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (61)

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$154

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.7 (60)

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (60)

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$83

Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Gold Coast

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.7 (60)

Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Gold Coast

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (60)

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$230

Mount Tamborine Winery Tour with Gourmet lunch from Gold Coast

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.6 (59)

Mount Tamborine Winery Tour with Gourmet lunch from Gold Coast

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (59)

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$181

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)

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$199

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?

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?

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