Top things to do in Queensland in Summer (Updated October 2026)

Queensland, Australia
Tamborine Mountain High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

Unlike other adventure parks, the TreeTop Challenge at Tamborine Mountain offers: Australia’s largest aerial adventure — more activities and ziplines than anywhere else in the …More

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Unlike other adventure parks, the TreeTop Challenge at Tamborine Mountain offers: Australia’s largest aerial adventure — more activities and ziplines than anywhere else in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$57
Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, …More

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (416)
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$218
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

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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
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$114
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist …More

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (229)
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$170
Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation

This full day amphibious adventure crosses four waterways and edges along the pristine Eurimbula National Park. You'll visit Queensland's only open, operating lighthouse, discover in …More

This full day amphibious adventure crosses four waterways and edges along the pristine Eurimbula National Park. You'll visit Queensland's only open, operating lighthouse, discover in...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (603)
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$119
Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax …More

Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax...

10 hours
4.8 (446)
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$184
Mossman Gorge Adventure Day

We spend more time in the rainforest than any other tour! Immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other. Beginning the day at a …More

We spend more time in the rainforest than any other tour! Immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other. Beginning the day at a...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (108)
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$202
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and …More

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Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (157)
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$39
50 Minutes, Southport GC Aqua Park Inflatable Water Activity

Book 50 minutes of non-stop inflatable fun with Gold Coast’s award-winning water park, crowned Queensland’s Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2024 and winner of multiple …More

Book 50 minutes of non-stop inflatable fun with Gold Coast’s award-winning water park, crowned Queensland’s Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2024 and winner of multiple...

50 minutes
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$21
Whitsundays Segway Sunset and Boardwalk Tour with Dinner

Enjoy spectacular views while you glide along the Whitsunday Bicentennial Boardwalk on a Segway. A Segway is a great way to get around, it is …More

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Enjoy spectacular views while you glide along the Whitsunday Bicentennial Boardwalk on a Segway. A Segway is a great way to get around, it is...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (82)
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$96
Whisper Cruises - One-Hour Turtle Spotting Bay Cruise

Airlie Beach's Only Emissions Free Whisper Quiet Electric Boat. Experience Mother Nature at her finest on our turtle spotting bay cruise. Embark on an extraordinary …More

Airlie Beach's Only Emissions Free Whisper Quiet Electric Boat. Experience Mother Nature at her finest on our turtle spotting bay cruise. Embark on an extraordinary...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (115)
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$49
Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling …More

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (255)
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$167
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

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 (58)
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$84
Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Gold Class VIP Lounge Package

Be our VIP’s for the day! Cruise to the Outer Reef onboard superyacht, Evolution, with access to your own private Gold Class lounge for the …More

Be our VIP’s for the day! Cruise to the Outer Reef onboard superyacht, Evolution, with access to your own private Gold Class lounge for the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$567
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

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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$120
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise the tranquil waters of the world's most ancient tropical rainforest on one of our 45-minute cruises on the Barron River in Kuranda. Your local …More

Cruise the tranquil waters of the world's most ancient tropical rainforest on one of our 45-minute cruises on the Barron River in Kuranda. Your local...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (358)
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$21
Brisbane Sightseeing Tour by Bus: Scenic Locations & Morning Tea

This sightseeing tour takes you to all the must-see spots in Brisbane, from the riverfront to the city’s best parks and viewpoints. Join our small …More

This sightseeing tour takes you to all the must-see spots in Brisbane, from the riverfront to the city’s best parks and viewpoints. Join our small...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (69)
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$89
Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour

Embark on a scenic cruise from Port of Airlie, stopping at Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests before discovering the Southern end …More

Embark on a scenic cruise from Port of Airlie, stopping at Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests before discovering the Southern end...

6 hours 15 minutes
4.1 (349)
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$88
Fraser Experience Small Group Full Day Guided Tour

With a cozy group of no more than 20 fellow explorers, you’ll enjoy a fun, relaxed tour with plenty of personal attention from our super-friendly …More

With a cozy group of no more than 20 fellow explorers, you’ll enjoy a fun, relaxed tour with plenty of personal attention from our super-friendly...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (94)
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$234
Gold Coast Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise

Reward yourself with an experience of a lifetime and ride aboard the Worlds most modern amphibious Quack’rDuck. Discover Surfers Paradise like never before. By esplanade, …More

Reward yourself with an experience of a lifetime and ride aboard the Worlds most modern amphibious Quack’rDuck. Discover Surfers Paradise like never before. By esplanade,...

1 hour 5 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (84)
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$39
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise! Book a transfer only, or opt for a package building your day by …More

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise! Book a transfer only, or opt for a package building your day by...

375 to 465 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (72)
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$77
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