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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: AUD
- Languages: English, with some communities speaking Indigenous languages and various immigrant languages
- Climate: Tropical and Subtropical
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Population: Approximately 5.3 million people
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season (May to October) to avoid heavy rains and tropical cyclones.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Queensland, Australia, generally require a visa. Citizens from countries like the US, UK, Canada, and EU member states can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor visa, which allows short-term tourism stays. Some nationalities may be eligible for visa-free entry for limited periods. Visa on arrival is not typically available. Travelers should ensure their passports are valid for at least six months and check the latest Australian government visa policies before travel.
About Queensland
Queensland is a diverse and vibrant destination in northeastern Australia known for its stunning natural landscapes, including tropical rainforests, pristine beaches, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. It offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences. Tourists are drawn to Queensland for its warm climate, world-class diving and snorkeling, and opportunities to explore the outback and lush national parks. The region’s appeal lies in its combination of natural beauty and modern cities like Brisbane and Cairns, which provide excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment. Visitors can experience Aboriginal culture, vibrant festivals, and a relaxed lifestyle. Queensland’s extensive coastline and islands make it a paradise for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. Whether seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural enrichment, Queensland offers something for every traveler.
Top Attractions
1. Great Barrier Reef – The world’s largest coral reef system, offering unparalleled snorkeling and diving experiences. 2. Daintree Rainforest – One of the oldest rainforests on Earth, rich in biodiversity and Aboriginal heritage. 3. Fraser Island – The largest sand island in the world, known for its freshwater lakes and unique wildlife. 4. Gold Coast – Famous for its surf beaches, theme parks, and vibrant nightlife. 5. Brisbane City – The capital city with cultural institutions, riverfront parks, and a lively arts scene.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, hiking in national parks like Lamington and Daintree, whale watching along the coast, and exploring Aboriginal cultural tours. Adventure seekers can try skydiving, surfing, and 4WD tours on Fraser Island. Recreational options include boating, fishing, and visiting wildlife sanctuaries. Cultural experiences include attending festivals, visiting museums, and sampling local arts and crafts.
Queensland Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Australia
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, hiking in national parks like Lamington and Daintree, whale watching along the coast, and exploring Aboriginal cultural tours. Adventure seekers can try skydiving, surfing, and 4WD tours on Fraser Island. Recreational options include boating, fishing, and visiting wildlife sanctuaries. Cultural experiences include attending festivals, visiting museums, and sampling local arts and crafts.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season (May to October) to avoid heavy rains and tropical cyclones. Pack lightweight clothing, sun protection, insect repellent, and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities. Respect local customs and wildlife safety guidelines. Use contactless payments or Australian dollars for transactions. Stay hydrated and be cautious of sun exposure. Always check local weather and safety advisories before heading to beaches or remote areas.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $220
1266 Available Tour Excursions in Queensland
Sun sailing offers intimate sunset cruises on our 38ft sailing yacht for a maximum of 10 guests. Sip on a sparkling wine, water or beer whilst you watch the sun lower with the backdrop of the Gold Coast hinterland. Truely spectacular. Our 2 hour cruise offers the best of both worlds. The sun glistening on the water at the start of our cruise and it’s array of colour as it sets towards the end of the cruise. A must see experience.
Price: $78.69
Duration: 2 hours
Your Tropical North Queensland experience should be exciting, enjoyable and most of all informative. When you choose your trip, you will want to go with people who give you personalised and " that little bit extra " special service and local knowledge.
Price: $165.31
Duration: 8-10 hours
The Shaolin is a unique original Chinese Junk Sailing Boat. Snorkelling Charter to Low Island, so you can charter the whole boat to yourselves and have our amazing local crew look after you and give you fantastic personalised service to make your day one to remember. We sail, snorkel, relax and have fun. We are happy to tailor the whole day to suit your individual needs. We only take up to 10 pax minimum. Any additional bookings up to 22 pax.
Price: $1,653.14
Duration: 7 hours
Book direct with Hop On Brewery Tours for the BEST price! Your educated, passionate guide will show you around four local craft beer breweries in Brisbane, and get behind the scenes information and history. We offer tours of the production floors, chat with the brewers and learn about the growing Brisbane beer scene. Small groups experience unique flavours and a fun day out sampling new beers and supporting the local community. Change your perception of beer with Hop On Brewery Tours!
Price: $138.20
Duration: 6 hours
Climb aboard and discover the best parts of the Sunshine Coast. Don't follow the leader, be the leader! Our tours put the power in your hands. We provide you with all of the important information en route to your beautiful destinations. Once off the bus, you're free to discover each location, exactly the way that you want to. Either buddy up with your newly made friends or go it alone and find all of the hidden gems. We'll be waiting for you at the pick - up location to get you to your next adventure.
Price: $102.49
Duration: 6-7 hours
Exclusive, small group adventure tour showcasing the best of the Daintree Rainforest, in tropical North Queensland. Highlights include swimming in the pristine, freshwater of Cassowary Falls, a Daintree waterfall located on a magnificent private property, deep in the Daintree Valley. Here you’ll take an all-action ATV ride, crossing creeks and rivers and cruising up and down hills, with jaw dropping views. You’ll also enjoy an Army Truck ride, where you’ll learn more about this ancient forest from an experienced rainforest guide. A light lunch at Daintree Village is included, as is a 1-hour Daintree River Wildlife Cruise, where you have the chance to see native wildlife and maybe even a saltwater crocodile. This tour is for people of all ages who love adventure, nature and the thrill of getting offroad. It includes return transfers to and from Port Douglas, with pick-ups from your accommodation.
Price: $162.01
Duration: 6 hours
Prepare to get a taste of Noosa from the water and discover the cheeky dolphins that play along the coast on the amazing Dolphin Safari! Departing from Noosa Marina, Captain Christian will take you on a relaxing scenic cruise down the Noosa River and around the headland where you will soak up amazing views of Noosa, spectacular scenery and iconic sights including Hells Gate and more! Once at sea, our mammal mates will come and play – they know the Ocean Rider well! Get up close and personal with the beautiful dolphins as they feed and socialise, and look out for the varied species of birds before finishing with a relaxing cruise back to Noosa Marina.
Price: $52.24
Duration: 1 hours
You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the safari-style vessel. This whale watch is unique, and our highly experienced skipper and crew are on hand throughout to make this experience personal as well as professional. They have a wealth of knowledge and passion for whales and the stunning Gold Coast region they look forward to sharing with you.
Price: $85.30
Duration: 2 hours
Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be possible) and explore others from lookouts throughout Springbrook National Park Visit 2 UNESCO heritage locations including Natural Bridge. A homecooked meal is provided at the top of one of the many beautiful waterfalls that we will visit. This experience is great for anyone that wants to witness the beauty of nature with an adventure surrounded by waterfalls and ancient flora of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Explore subtropical, warm & cool temperate rainforest types and a experience a diversity of natural vegetation. The area with kangaroos & koalas is not a zoo, but a conserved piece of land for the animals to live happily in their natural environment.
Price: $115.06
Duration: 7-10 hours
Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, offer years of experience, having completed 1000's of dives on our local Port Douglas dive sites. We are passionate about scuba diving, the Great Barrier Reef, and above all - sharing this amazing place with divers from all over the world. In your own private group, your guide will be with you the entire time, providing insight into the reef and its inhabitants while showing you the most amazing sights. As well as our first-class guides, you will be provided with high-quality rental dive equipment, making your day easier, safer, and overall more enjoyable. With access to the best, local Port Douglas sites, along with our fantastic guides, Scuba QI is unrivaled in offering the best, guided dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef
Price: $446.35
Duration: 12 hours
THE ULTIMATE BARRAMUNDI EXPERIENCE. FARM TOUR, FISHING FUN AND GOURMET TASTE TESTING. 2.5 HOURS OF BARRA LOVING.
Price: $72.74
Duration: 2 hours
Learn to stand-up-paddleboard (SUP) and explore the Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island National Park surrounds with this 1-hour stand up paddle board hire. Paddleboard the crystal clear waters of the Pumicestone Passage at high tide and/or visit the many sandbars at low-tide. Feel like an explorer as you discover new beaches and lagoons where only boaters and very keen swimmers can venture. See what wildlife you can spot on the trip: stingrays, soldier crabs, kangaroos, turtles, dolphins and a myriad of sea birds. If you'd like to adventure for more than one hour, the staff at Golden Beach Hire are happy to discuss further ventures you can take on the water, sandbars and islands for anywhere from one-hour to a full-day of adventuring.
Price: $18.65
Duration: 1 hours
Spacious boat 'Beachcomber' is big enough for guests to comfortably be able to move around, yet small enough to be versatile for Calm-water Fishing on the Gold Coast's Broadwater. A Private Fishing Charter on 'Beachcomber' allows for up to 8 Guests to be sheltered from the rain or sun with an extended roof, and we can drop the side 'clears' if the wind picks up - so to keep your day out fishing as comfortable as possible. We also have a marine toilet and hand washing facilities on board! We supply complimentary soft drinks and bottled water, plus snacks. We also provide our Charter guests a range of fishing rods so they can try various techniques to try for the 'Catch of the Day!'.
Price: $330.63
Duration: 5 hours
This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton. From there we strike out to the inner edge of the Reef and Green Island, a 6,000 year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainforest eco-system. Tracking to the north, we explore the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine creatures – turtles, sharks and sting rays. Continuing north we’ll circle Vlasoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide. From Vlasoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest-covered eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.
Price: $274.42
Duration: 0 hours
Our day cruise is ideal for both first-time snorkelers and experienced snorkelers alike. Our professional staff will ensure both your safety and provide you with the confidence to enjoy the underwater scenery on offer. If you would like to try your hand at fishing, our vessel is fully equipped with all fishing gear and our crew will assist you to reel in that big one. Whether you catch and release or keep for dinner, we will make your fishing experience a memorable one. The running commentary provided by the Master of the vessel will be both informative and entertaining with some of Maggie's secrets surprising all on board. Certain times of the year offer exciting and memorable moments such as Whales breaching near the vessel. Whatever is on your ocean bucket list, your trip on Magnetic Island Cruises is sure to tick it off around the beautiful waters of Magnetic Island.
Price: $85.96
Duration: 4 hours
Our travellers love our small groups of like minded people. We seat up to 11 passengers. Our tour guide is qualified and knowledgeable in the Wet Tropics he offers personalised and interactive experiences. The tour offers extensive information on culture, wildlife and history while offering a diverse range of scenery and interactive experiences. A 1 hour Daintree River Cruise to learn and explore the diverse eco system. The chance to see the elusive crocodile the array of birdlife and other species of wildlife. A succulent lunch of Australian Cuisine awaits at the Daintree Tea house before we continue our journey into the oldest rainforest on the planet. At Mossman Gorge we enjoy up to 3 hours of this extraordinary biodiverse environment of flora and fauna. An interactive journey with our guide into the rainforest you learn about cultural history and the significance of the flora and fauna in this region. It is a time to immerse and connect to this extraordinary life experience.
Price: $175.23
Duration: 9 hours
Diving by Design - Each dive trip is as unique as our guests. Your guide will tailor the day to you! We’re the only one providing genuinely privately guided scuba diving experiences from Port Douglas on the best of the Agincourt Reefs. You’ll experience the Great Barrier Reef in your own private group, with an expert instructor to guide you underwater and show you the best marine life. [Yes, there are other divers on the boat but we do our own thing as a private group.] If you are newly qualified or slightly nervous, our guide is right there to support and assist you. If you’re an experienced diver who wants the freedom to break away from the crowds, we make it happen. If your group is a mix of qualified and unqualified divers, we can still privately guide you all to a maximum of 12m. **Important: With the Viator booking System you must book Certified Divers and Introductory Divers separately with seperate vouchers. The system does not allow for "cart" feature unfortunately.
Price: $591.82
Duration: 8 hours
Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Brisbane. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the art of traditional ceramic painting. With our expertise and guidance, we can help you unleash your inner creativity and discover your full artistic capabilities. After you attend the workshop you will take your very own artistic masterpiece with you.
Price: $45.63
Duration: 2 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Queensland’s cuisine features fresh seafood such as barramundi, mud crab, and Moreton Bay bugs. Signature dishes include the classic Aussie barbecue, tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, and bush tucker inspired by Indigenous ingredients. Dining customs are casual and outdoor-friendly. Noteworthy restaurants include those in Brisbane’s South Bank precinct and Cairns’ waterfront, offering modern Australian cuisine with local produce.
Getting Around
Queensland is accessible by air through major airports in Brisbane, Cairns, and Gold Coast. Within cities, public transport includes buses, trains, and ferries. For regional travel, renting a car or taking coach services is common. Getting around urban areas is affordable and convenient, but remote destinations often require private transport. Domestic flights are popular for covering large distances quickly.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season (May to October) to avoid heavy rains and tropical cyclones. Pack lightweight clothing, sun protection, insect repellent, and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities. Respect local customs and wildlife safety guidelines. Use contactless payments or Australian dollars for transactions. Stay hydrated and be cautious of sun exposure. Always check local weather and safety advisories before heading to beaches or remote areas.
Culture & Customs
Queenslanders are known for their friendly and laid-back attitude. Social customs emphasize politeness and respect for Indigenous cultures. Major events include the Brisbane Festival and Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. It is customary to greet with a handshake and maintain casual but respectful conversation. Visitors should be mindful of environmental conservation and wildlife protection rules. Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory.
