Things to do in Brisbane, Queensland: The Best Day Trips from

The ultimate in rainforest adventure - this tour encompasses waterfalls, native flora and fauna and the chance to experience life in the canopy with a Tree Top Walk reaching heights of 30m above the forest floor.

Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Coffee and/or Tea, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

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Small-group day trip from Brisbane City in a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle. Experience a day in the country with your guide. You will meet the locals and view plunging waterfalls and stunning mountain scenery in the beautiful Scenic Rim. Wine tasting is included at a local Lavender Farm* and you will be spotting wild kangaroos grazing in a field near Brisbane before heading to Mt Coot-tha (Brisbane's highest point) for views over the city. Lunch is provided. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. *Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm may not be available some days. Where necessary, we will substitute another winery or attraction.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Still or sparkling, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch at a local winery, Wine tasting at Kooroomba Vineyard or The Overflow Estate 1895, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Pterodactyl team have handpicked some of the region’s best boutique wineries to share with our passengers. Our experienced pilots will fly you in comfort while you sit back in the helicopter, relax and enjoy breathtaking views matched by premium quality wines served by the region’s finest winemakers. With many wines to choose from, our tour also includes one bottle of handcrafted wine from each winery to take home with you!

Inclusions: Local guides, Private tour, Landing and facility fees, Wine tasting fees, Our tour includes 1 x bottle of handcrafted wine to take home with you from each winery.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Vehicle transfers to/from hotels or residential properties

Visit venues that capture the grandeur of our colonial past and enjoy their local wines. All while been chauffeur around in luxury Mercedes Benz Bus. First, one was home to three former Queensland Premiers. Expect history, elegance and a relaxing wine tasting. With glorious setting, sweeping drive, the colonnaded veranda and undulating hills covered with vines will provide an immaculate setting for what is sure to be an amazing experience. Second, Historic homestead ‘Killowen’ is Canungra Valley Vineyards with extensive grounds that stretch along the banks of the Canungra Creek and the Alpaca Farm located on the property, so you can feed and walk an Alpaca through lush Vineyard grounds. Here we enjoy our lunch basket with local wines. Third, George Gibson founded the Central Coast Winery Pty Ltd in the 1970s with assistance from his son Peter. Together they experimented with varieties of winemaking from using traditional grape to assorted fruits and vegetables and honey.

Inclusions: Lunch, Wine Tasting, Bottled water, Luxury Air - Con Mercedes Benz Bus

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Let “Bums On Seats Wine Tasting Tours” take you exploring the well-kept secrets of the spectacular vistas en-route the wine trail to Tamborine, often witnessing hang-gliders and paragliders as we venture between wineries. Let us personalise your tour, you will have a friendly driver and we take small groups only. You will be sampling the very best of Queensland award winning boutique wines, cheese, fudge and nuts.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Snacks

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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, and history. On this tour you will walk the Gorge Walk, awarded one of the most amazing coastal walks in Australia, where there are great chances to spot manta rays, turtles, dolphins, and much more. And the most important thing: with no rush! Just take your time enjoying the attractions. And the beaches! The tour guide will take you on a walk in a secret place to see Koalas in the wild and you will also have enough time to enjoy swimming at Amity Point Beach. Our objective is to create a more intimate experience with the travelers, that’s why the maximum number of people is 10 in each group. This tour focuses on creating remarkable memories, and also relaxing, and having a close and respectful encounter with mother nature, with wildlife, with history and culture. All in one day! Come and join in and see what all the fuss is about!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Ferry Crossing Return Ticket

Exclusions: The tour guide will recommend few options to buy takeaway food and have a beachfront picnic, or you can pack your own lunch., Optional Pick up from Gold Coast - extra AUD 60 (USD 44) regardless of the number of people

This small groups tour (max 10) leaves the city early and goes straight to Eumundi Markets, which first began in 1979 and has now become Australia's biggest craft market, with over 600 stalls setting up beneath the heritage-listed fig trees. Spend a decent amount of time and this is also the recommended morning tea stop (own expense). Noosa is one of the most charming beach villages of Australia and there are plenty of options for you on this stop: . Go for a 1-hour coastal walk at Noosa National Park; or . Visit the glamorous Noosa shops, Swim at Noosa Main Beach, Relax and indulge yourself with a drink on a Noosa beachfront bar On the way back to Brisbane we will stop at the picturesque Montville. Enjoy the charming Main Street and its hands crafted antiques and special art pieces shops. Last but not least will be the second “wow” of the day at Mary Cross Scenic Reserve and its stunning views of The Glass House Mountains.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Optional pickup from Gold Coast - extra AUD 60 per booking (regardless of the number of people)

Explore Stradbroke Island by 4WD on a day trip from Brisane. Seeing dolphins, manta rays, turtles and whales in season (from June to November) is always a treat. With pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Brisbane included, this tour has no stress attached to it. You'll enjoy morning tea at Brown Lake and a BBQ on the beach for lunch. Visiting all the hot spots and fantastic viewing points, you will take home many lasting memories of your visit with you.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Brisbane's best winery tour! Explore the Scenic Rim & Tamborine Mountain with a wine in hand! Our multiple award winning Deluxe Winery Tour includes a huge variety of quality wine & liqueur tasting at four boutique wineries / distilleries! Taste exceptional wine (white, red & rose available), artisanal liqueur & spirit tasting, a gourmet two course lunch at one of our scenic wineries, a local cheese board, snacks and water on the bus, spectacular viewpoints of the Scenic Rim, plus return transport with Tash Maree Tours & Events.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Wine tasting, 2-course lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of mentioned zones, Food and drinks, unless specified

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 exploring the trails that lie from Brisbane to the unique wine trails of Mt Tamborine.  This will be a unique opportunity to pleasure your senses by tasting a hand-picked selection of wines produced by seasoned wine makers and award-winning boutique wineries along the way. We will make stops at a number of family-run wineries where you can excite your palates with guided tastings of between 6-10 varieties of wine at each Venue. A Gourmet 2 Course Lunch is provided from an award winning chef. This tour also includes a tasting at the Mt Tamborine Distillery and time to shop and taste gourmet fudge along the Gallery Walk.

Inclusions: Full-day wine tour from Brisbane to Mt Tamborine, Full Day Tour with guided tastings included at each venue, A sumptuous two-course lunch by an award winning chef at one of the wineries, Get first hand knowledge from both your guide and the people working in the wineries, Door to Door Service., Fudge Tasting, Personalised small group tours so you get the exact experience you were hoping for., Live entertainment (depending on the day), Transport by new private air conditioned vehicles, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Alcoholic Beverages

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