The 10 Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in Queensland, Australia

July 12, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Queensland (abbreviated as Qld) is the second-largest and third-most-populous state in the Commonwealth of Australia. Situated in the north-east of the country, it is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean. The state is the world's sixth largest sub-national entity, with an area of 1,852,642 km.
Restaurants in Queensland

1. 40-Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Cairns

Daintree Air Services, Building 97,Cairns General Aviation Airport , Tom McDonald Drive, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia Daintree Air Services
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The 40 minute Great Barrier Reef Flight is the perfect way to see and  gain a full appreciation of the immensity of the Great Barrier Reef. The best time to fly is between 09:30 a.m. and 02:30 p.m. to see the wonderful colours of the Great Barrier Reef. The 30 minute flight is adequate to gain a feel for the size and structure of the Great Barrier Reef, the 40 minute flight adds that little bit more for those wanting to snap those extra few pics to their portfolio.

Inclusions: Professional Pilot, Free Hotel Transfers from within the Cairns Central Business District , Live commentary on board

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Reviewed By David_Sydney

Cape York Day Tour Kept us totally informed of changes to the day for our flight due to bad wet weather and we were lucky enough to be able to do the trip on Saturday 1st May - there were six people on the trip which meant we had a brand new large 4 wheel drive for the second part of the trip to the tip. Our pilot/driver/guide (Aaron I think) was brilliant. Morning tea/lunch/afternoon tea all provided with refreshments. This trip is truly a highlight and highly recommended. Daintree Air are a wonderful company with safe, friendly and talented staff.

2. Gold Coast Skippered Canal Cruise

Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, Arm A, 60/70 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours
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Sit back and relax while your guide takes you on a 1 to 5-Hour Sea the Sights Tour of the Gold Coast in-style onboard your own luxurious, unique electric boat, providing the ultimate experience in relaxation, fun and soft adventure. Our custom built boats are safe, and are particularly good for those people who have never been on a boat before. When you glide across the water, you'll be treated to a totally different boating experience, silky smooth and whisper quiet, your senses will thank you! Truly unwind and feel at one with the shimmering waters as you enjoy the peaceful and serene experience of having a guide onboard. From the moment you embark, your tour will encompass all of what the Gold Coast is famous for: Cruising the the magnificent canals, showcasing some of the Gold Coast prestigious real estate, spectacular skyline and wildlife. Duration: 1-5 hours skippered cruise for up to 10 people.

Inclusions: Skippered Sightseeing cruise, Small-group tour (maximum of 10 people)

Exclusions: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks for breakfast, lunch or dinner (pre-order catering available to purchase)

Reviewed By Quest94814

The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyed by all of us, the boat was in excellent condition and the sights were really beautiful! Thank you Gordon for your friendly and most professional attention!!!

3. Gold Coast Boat Hire Self-Drive with No License Required

Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, Arm A, 60/70 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours
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Sea the Sights and stand out from the others - experience the thrill of being your own captain onboard our fleet of affordable, unique electric boats for hire, providing the ultimate experience in relaxation, fun & soft adventure. Our custom built boats are safe, and are particularly good for those people who have never been on a boat before. When you glide across the water, you'll be treated to a totally different boating experience, silky smooth and whisper quiet, your senses will thank you! Truly unwind and feel at one with the shimmering waters as you enjoy the ease to maneuver your vessel. From the moment you embark, your tour will encompass all of what the Gold Coast is famous for; cruising the the magnificent canals, showcasing some of the Gold Coast prestigious real estate, spectacular skyline and wildlife. Cruise between 1-5 hours to a maximum of 10 passengers.

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Reviewed By Lease13

We did a 3 hour boat cruise around the gold coast waterways. Nitsa the owner was our skipper for my Hens party. We had the best time! Honestly, it was the highlight of my hens weekend. Nitsa took heaps of photos of our group and allowed me to play my own music nice and loud! She also organized water, champagne glasses and ice buckets. The table on board was movable, meaning that after we’d eaten Nitsa moved the table so we had our very own dance floor! Nitsa also stopped at her mooring halfway through the cruise so we could use the ladies toilet (but there is also one on board!). The boat comfortably fit 8 of us girls. We ate, danced and drank whilst looking at some of the richest houses, people enjoying their meals at the wharf and some dolphins! So many great memories to cherish forever! Thanks Nitsa :)

4. Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise

Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, Arm A, 60/70 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours
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Stand out from the rest onboard our flagship vessel Limo on the Water. Sit back and relax while our guide takes you on a 1-5 Hour Sea the Sights Tour of the Gold Coast in our luxurious unique electric boat providing the ultimate experience in relaxation, fun & soft adventure. Our custom built boat is safe, and is particularly good for those people who have never been on a boat before. When you glide across the water, you'll be treated to a totally different boating experience, silky smooth & whisper quiet, your senses will thank you! Truly unwind & feel at one with the shimmering waters as you enjoy the peaceful serene experience of having a guide onboard. From the moment you embark, your tour will encompass all of what the Gold Coast is famous for: Cruising the magnificent canals, showcasing some of the Gold Coast prestigious real estate, spectacular skyline & wildlife. Duration: 1-5 hours Skippered Cruise for up to 12 people.

Inclusions: Private Small-group tour max 12 of your guest

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks (pre-orders available to purchase), Breakfast (pre-orders available to purchase), Lunch (pre-orders available to purchase), Dinner (pre-orders available to purchase)

Reviewed By Quest94814

The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyed by all of us, the boat was in excellent condition and the sights were really beautiful! Thank you Gordon for your friendly and most professional attention!!!

5. Stand Up Paddle Board Tour

25 River Dr, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia SUP In Paradise
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Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson. We offer stand up paddle board (SUP) lesson from Budds Beach, a beautiful stretch of waterway in the heart of Surfers Paradise, on the spectacular Gold Coast. We provide you with quality stand up paddle boards and paddles along with friendly and professional service so you can enjoy exploring the beautiful scenery. Come and have a SUP in paradise!

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Reviewed By chippytravels

I hired a SUP for an hour with a 15min intro session and it was so much fun. The boards were in good condition and Chris was extremely nice and helpful

6. Stand Up Paddle Board Hire

25 River Dr, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia SUP In Paradise
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We are a local family and look forward to being able to share with you the opportunity to enjoy paddle boarding in our quiet, little-known, beautiful piece of paradise! Budds Beach is a hidden gem on the river in the heart of Surfers Paradise and its ideal for paddle boarding as it is protected from prevailing winds. If you can time your paddle for the afternoon, then you will also get to see the spectacular sunsets we get here.

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Reviewed By chippytravels

I hired a SUP for an hour with a 15min intro session and it was so much fun. The boards were in good condition and Chris was extremely nice and helpful

7. Discover Brisbane - South Bank

Gallery Of Children's Art, 17 Manning St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia Trixity Brisbane
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Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round You will guide yourself on your ‘smart’ device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in.

Inclusions: A challenging set of clues for you to unravel, to guide yourself around our trail

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8. Discover Surfers Paradise

13 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia Trixity Gold Coast
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Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round You will guide yourself on your ‘smart’ device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in.

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Reviewed By Britabroad911

I absolutely loved this trail. I am from the UK so it was a fun way to see the sights of Broadbeach. Exploring this way is much better than a tour as you get see more than just the popular sights everyone goes to. The trail enables you to learn about the local area with a nice amount of challenge added in. What more could you ask for? I have never seen anything like this before and I was so impressed with how easy the app was to use. I would definitely recommend!

9. Discover Broadbeach

Event Cinemas Pacific Fair, Hooker Boulevard Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Level 1, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia Trixity Gold Coast
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Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your ‘smart’ device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.

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Reviewed By Benjamin N

Thoroughly enjoyed the Tricity experience having done both Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach trails. The ability to see the sights and get around at our own pace, while being taken on a mysterious journey through such an iconic location was very special. As a wheelchair user I found the experience very accessible and loved solving all the clues. Great way to get around and get the lay of the land as a visitor or a local seeing how well they know their unique areas.

10. Sunshine Coast Scavenger Hunt: Caloundra On The Coast

Spender Lane, Spender Ln, Kings Beach QLD 4551, Australia Let's Roam Sunshine Coast
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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

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