Australia · DAY TRIPS IN BRISBANE
Good day trips in Brisbane fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Moreton Island day trip from Brisbane with guided snorkeling, transparent kayaking, 4WD beach rides, sand tobogganing, and lunch.
“We had a great day with Ryan, Michelle, and Josh. The lunch offering was great and all the activities were very well run. Would recommend!”
Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast combines wreck snorkeling, clear kayaks, sandboarding, 4WD travel, lunch, and useful planning tips.
“The staff was super nice and kind. Lunch was okay- was a buffer burrito making lunch. We felt super rushed and did not have time at each spot. There was a strong current pushing us away from the ship wreck site so it was difficult but it was so crowded we were literally on top of one another snorkeling. Was an okay adventure.”
Review of Tangalooma’s Moreton Island day trip, with ATV quad biking, resort access, lunch, dolphins, ferry tips, and honest value advice.
“I had a lovely day with my sister - we didn't get to see much of the resort, however we had some food with our $25 vouchers and the quad bike experience was so much fun!”
Review of Moreton Island’s Tangalooma day trip from Brisbane, with shipwreck snorkelling, resort access, lunch, dolphin talks, and practical tips.
“Great friendly guides, saw lots of fish and even a turtle or 2, loved the experience just wished snorkelling time was longer.”
Review of the Australia Zoo day trip from Brisbane, with hotel pickup, admission, Crocoseum shows, animal highlights, timing, value, and practical tips.
“An absolute box-ticker experience. Our guide, Steve, was so knowledgeable, informative and funny and helped our day go smoothly. Simply wonderful day.”
Review of North Stradbroke Island’s small-group tour from Brisbane, with beaches, wildlife, ferry views, guided walks, costs, and practical tips.
“Beautiful views, our tour guide was very informative. We did see Koalas and Kangaroos but none of the other animals mentioned.”
Review of the Byron Bay, Bangalow and Gold Coast day trip from Brisbane, with stop-by-stop advice, pricing, walking tips and booking guidance.
“It was a whirlwind. There was a lot of road time (expected). There was some moderate walking involved. The lighthouse stop was incredible; the lighthouse itself not such a big deal. Could have passed on Bangalow and the nut stop to allow more time on other stops.”
See the Glass House Mountains, Montville, Eumundi Markets, and Noosa on a full-day Sunshine Coast trip from Brisbane.
“Great trip. Bruce was friendly, welcoming and a terrific guide with his encyclopedic knowledge of the trees, plants, the wildlife, the history of the areas we passed and everything else. We covered a large area in the time but the time at each stop was judged right. The Eumundi markets are well worth a visit, but my favourite place was our stop in Montville which was a quaint town with beautiful upmarket craft shops. The weather was quite hazy so the view of the glass house mountains was restricted but still a great experience to see them.”
Review of the Moreton Island day trip from Brisbane, with resort access, lunch, sand tobogganing, cruises, and practical planning advice.
“Excursion très agréable. Si vous vous déplacez en transport en commun prévoyez un temps suffisamment long pour se rendre jusqu'à la marina. Ce prix comprend le déplacement en ferry. La luge sur sable est activité très sympa, même si le sable colle partout.”
Review of the Moreton Island Tangalooma day trip, with whale watching, ferry details, resort access, lunch, timing, costs, and practical tips.
“Friendly staff, clean & comfortable ferry, good lunch (vegetarian option was very nice) and the most important, amazing and respectful whale watching. Great day!”
See Byron Bay, Bangalow, and the Gold Coast from Brisbane on a small-group day tour with coastal views, local stops, and guide Trevor.
“Our guide Trevor was excellent. His commentary was really interesting and he was happy to answer our many questions. We had numerous stops during the day, with the walk near Byron Bay to the most easterly point, the highlight for me. Unfortunately we didn’t have the best weather, but Trevor was ready with umbrellas! We saw so much during the day! It was a marvellous introduction to this part of Australia.”
Review of the Stradbroke Island Eco Day Trip from Brisbane, covering wildlife, beaches, ferry rides, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Was raining most of the day but that didn't stop us from seeing, whales, kolas and tons of kangaroos. Highly recommend”
Taste beers at four Brisbane breweries, enjoy lunch, meet brewers, and ride in comfort on this relaxed six-hour craft beer tour.
“Made awesome friends. Learned a lot. Best way to get a dose of education while getting a very decent amount of beer!”
Review the Stradbroke Island 4WD day trip from Brisbane, with ferry travel, wildlife, beach driving, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“Had an excellent time with Barefoot Dave on Sunday. He’s so nice and we saw so many lovely things. Highlights were the Brown Lake and the swim at Flinders Beach, which was pristine and perfect. Dave was funny and informative. Highly recommend.”
Explore the Gold Coast from Brisbane with wildlife, Springbrook rainforest, SkyPoint lunch, Surfers Paradise, and expert local commentary.
“Our journey was really smooth and the tour guide was marvelously friendly. The other tourists along with us were really friendly as well so we were really lucky. Although we didn't really enjoy the lunch. The spit was a really great place. Even though we didnt see dolphins, the waves really made our day. Overall it was a great experience.”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
