The best family-friendly activities in Queensland for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Queensland, Australia
Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

Experience a peaceful, tranquil sunset during a sailing cruise from Port Douglas. After being welcomed aboard a luxury catamaran with a complimentary drink of your …More

Experience a peaceful, tranquil sunset during a sailing cruise from Port Douglas. After being welcomed aboard a luxury catamaran with a complimentary drink of your...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Daintree River Cruise

Join your one hour Daintree River cruise offering two different departure points along a twelve kilometre stretch of the river. This gives you the best opportunities …More

Join your one hour Daintree River cruise offering two different departure points along a twelve kilometre stretch of the river. This gives you the best opportunities...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (502)
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$28
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef from Port Douglas. You can watch fish feeding, go on …More

Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef from Port Douglas. You can watch fish feeding, go on...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (821)
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$240
Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights such …More

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights such...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$37
Brisbane: Story Bridge Adventure Climb

Best thing to do in Brisbane. Climb Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge. Discover Brisbane from above while laughing, celebrating together, connecting and creating memories with Brisbane's …More

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Best thing to do in Brisbane. Climb Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge. Discover Brisbane from above while laughing, celebrating together, connecting and creating memories with Brisbane's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$106
Cairns Jet Boat Ride

Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way. Admire stunning waterfront views and …More

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Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way. Admire stunning waterfront views and...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
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$61
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of …More

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We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (513)
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$127
Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises

Sea World Whale Watch is the Gold Coast’s Closest Operator to the Humpback Highway; spend less time in transit and more time with the whales! …More

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Sea World Whale Watch is the Gold Coast’s Closest Operator to the Humpback Highway; spend less time in transit and more time with the whales!...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (353)
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$63
Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic …More

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Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (565)
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$163
Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour

The one hour amphibious Aquaduck tour includes an informative tour along Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade and Sunshine Strip with a cruise through the canals and …More

The one hour amphibious Aquaduck tour includes an informative tour along Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade and Sunshine Strip with a cruise through the canals and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (168)
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$31
River Cruise

Lady Douglas is iconic to Port Douglas and has been cruising the Inlet for over 30 years. We have amazing success at spotting crocodiles in …More

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River Cruise

Lady Douglas is iconic to Port Douglas and has been cruising the Inlet for over 30 years. We have amazing success at spotting crocodiles in...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$37
Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning …More

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Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (604)
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$238
Currumbin High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

Australia’s only zipline over a crocodile enclosure! More than 100+ high-wire challenges! 14 absolutely epic ziplines reaching up to 100m! 7 courses: Easy Green to …More

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Australia’s only zipline over a crocodile enclosure! More than 100+ high-wire challenges! 14 absolutely epic ziplines reaching up to 100m! 7 courses: Easy Green to...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$57
Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary …More

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (922)
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$154
Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

A small group Advanced Eco Accredited tour specifically designed to showcase the very BEST of the Daintree Rainforest focusing on spending less time in the …More

A small group Advanced Eco Accredited tour specifically designed to showcase the very BEST of the Daintree Rainforest focusing on spending less time in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,530)
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$192
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily). …More

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily)....

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,009)
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$199
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day. The three-time Australian Gold Award-winning tour visits the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill …More

Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day. The three-time Australian Gold Award-winning tour visits the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,029)
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$177
Whitsunday Segway Rainforest Discovery Tour

Glide through the pristine Whitsunday Conway National Park on a 3.5-hour guided Segway tour. The only Segway tour in Australia to operate in a full …More

Glide through the pristine Whitsunday Conway National Park on a 3.5-hour guided Segway tour. The only Segway tour in Australia to operate in a full...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (155)
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$113
The Original 1-Hour Mooloolaba Canal Cruise

Mooloolaba Canal Cruise has been operating for over 30 years, and a recent refurbishment has added a modern luxe feel to a much-loved piece of …More

Mooloolaba Canal Cruise has been operating for over 30 years, and a recent refurbishment has added a modern luxe feel to a much-loved piece of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (335)
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$27
Bundaberg Rum Behind The Scenes Distillery Tour And Museum Experience

Discover the history of Australia's favourite Rum distillery - Bundaberg Rum. This is your chance to uncover over 130 years of award winning, Rum making …More

Discover the history of Australia's favourite Rum distillery - Bundaberg Rum. This is your chance to uncover over 130 years of award winning, Rum making...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (763)
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$21
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing …More

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing...

1 hour 31 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (305)
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$28
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