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15 Best Day Trips from Brisbane

The escapes in every direction: North Stradbroke’s gorge walk and wild kangaroos, Mount Tamborine’s wineries and segway loops for the city itself. Brisbane’s day-trip radius covers islands, hinterland and vines without repeating itself.

1.From Brisbane: North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure

Discover North Stradbroke Island's wildlife, stunning lakes, and scenic walks on this 10-hour guided tour from Brisbane, perfect for nature lovers.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“The day was relaxed and also exciting! The walks were stunning and we saw turtles and sting rays. Brown lake was tranquil and stunning. The whole day was fun. We did see a koala although we had torrential rain and thunder and ended up at…”

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2.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Discover the best of Moreton Island with kayaking, snorkeling, and sandboarding on this full-day tour from Brisbane or Gold Coast, offering adventure and stunning scenery.

★ 4.5

“The trip has an excellent range of adventures. 4WD off roading, sandboarding, kyacking and snorkelling. We loved it. It is a 90 minute ferry trip each way.”

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3.Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour

Discover Brisbane on a fun, eco-friendly Segway tour. Explore riverside sights, Southbank, and Cliffs with expert guides for an authentic city experience.

★ 5.0

“This is a fab activity! We didn't know a lot about Brisbane - but we know LOTS more now thanks to Ewan, our guide. Ewan is a great communicator, very knowledgeable of Brisbane's historic buildings and passionate about 'his' Brisbane. When Ewan realised we knew…”

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6.North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane

Discover North Stradbroke Island’s wildlife, stunning beaches, and cultural stories on this small-group Brisbane tour. Perfect for nature lovers and curious explorers.

★ 5.0

“It was a great day exploring the island, got to see a koala, kangaroo family, iguana, wallaby. Very well organized, got to see beautiful beaches and spend time relaxing. A nice hike around the gorge. Aggie was a great tour guide and kept us out…”

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7.Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave

Discover lush rainforests, stunning waterfalls, and glowing worms on this full-day tour from Brisbane, led by expert guides in a small, intimate group.

★ 4.5

“James, our guide/driver was wonderful! Knowledgeable about the area and animals. Great eye for spotting the wallaby, birds, and other animals, making sure to help everyone in the group see them.”

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8.North Stradbroke Island Day Tour from Brisbane Small Group

Explore North Stradbroke Island from Brisbane on a small-group tour featuring wildlife, beaches, scenic walks, and whale watching—an authentic Aussie experience.

★ 4.5

“James our guide was phenomenal! Took us to beautiful walking trails along dramatic beaches. He has a keen eye for finding various types of sea life, such as pods of dolphin & sharks. He took us on a koala searching walk (we found several in…”

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10.Byron Bay, Bangalow & Gold Coast Day Trip from Brisbane

Discover Byron Bay, Bangalow, and the Gold Coast in one day with this guided Brisbane tour. Enjoy scenic stops, local flavors, and relaxed coastal vibes.

★ 5.0

“Felt very looked after. Trevor could not do more , water provided, WIFI on board. Information & history of the area given. Maps etc. provided. Clear instructions when required. Excellent insight into the area. Excellent communication prior & during tour.”

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11.Brisbane: Stradbroke Island Eco Tour – Small Group, Full Day

Discover the wildlife, beaches, and Indigenous sites of North Stradbroke Island on a small-group, full-day Brisbane eco tour with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“James was a brilliant guide. Full of interesting stories and facts and up for a bit of banter as well. Lovely tour, we got to see Koalas, turtles, manta rays and kangaroos along with nice beaches and gelato at the end. Perfect day!”

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12.Brisbane Mini Segway Tour

Discover Brisbane's highlights on a fun, eco-friendly mini-Segway tour. Perfect for families and first-timers, offering views, guides, and easy maneuvering.

★ 4.5

“Ruben was a fantastic guide, very friendly and helpful (with a great sense of humor). This was our first Segway experience and we were very unsure about it! We absolutely loved it and highly recommend it, thanks Ruben!”

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14.Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch

Discover Tamborine Mountain with this full-day deluxe wine tour featuring boutique wineries, a distillery, scenic views, and a gourmet two-course lunch.

★ 5.0

“This was a decent day of eating and tasting wine but mostly not very memorable. The stop for tasting spirits was quite interesting and the venues were all in beautiful surroundings. Driver was quite friendly and I recall it was overall a good trip.”

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15.2 hour Brisbane Segway Afternoon & Sunset Thrill Tour

Discover Brisbane's highlights on a 2-hour Segway tour, cruising past iconic sights at sunset. Fun, accessible, with a friendly guide—perfect for all.

★ 4.8

“Lots of fun, explored the southbank of brisbane. I would say this activity is more for the fun of segway riding, than a tour of the city itself as you stay on one side of the river.”

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More Day Trips from Brisbane

4.5Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast$60.25 5.0Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast$60.25 4.8From Brisbane: Byron Bay, Bangalow, and Gold Coast Day Tour1 day$187 4.7Brisbane: Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch8 hours$134 5.0Whales, Wildlife & Beach Eco Day Trip to Stradbroke$136.28 4.3Brisbane: Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain1 day$70 4.5Brisbane: Tamborine Mountain Local Winery Tour with Lunch6 hours$162 4.5Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane$235.97 5.0Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour$149.90 4.5Hop on Hop Off Bus – Tamborine Mountain$71.01 4.5Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain$118.35 5.0Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast$63.83 4.5Hop on Hop off – Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves$118.35 3.5Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon with 5 Star Champagne Buffet Breakfast$322.76 5.0Stradbroke Island 4WD Day Trip from Brisbane$225.93 4.7From Brisbane: Gold Coast Day Tour with Lunch11.5 hours$183 5.0Mount Tamborine Deluxe Wine Tasting with Two Course Lunch$161.38 3.5Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight 1 Hour – BEST PRICE!$235.26 5.0Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour$114.04 5.0North Stradbroke Island Private Tour with Pickup$197.24 5.0Tamborine Mountain and Paradise Point Tour from Brisbane$118.56 5.0Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane$185.77 4.8BNE – MtTamborine All Inclusive Tour with Lunch and Tastings8 hours$159 5.0Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops$857.11

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