Brisbane

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.

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

“A great day out at Moreton Island and truly the full day experience. The snorkeling was definitely the highlight.”

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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

“Very cool way to explore the city, Uwen was super nice and friendly! I enjoyed doing this as first tour in Brisbane”

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4.Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast

Explore Mount Tamborine’s boutique wineries with a guided tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Enjoy tastings, a gourmet lunch, and scenic views—stress-free and personalized.

“Good wineries and wines to sample. Would have preferred more options. Lunch was not very good. I chose the brisket, and it was disgusting, full of fat. The restrooms at the restaurant were horrible, filthy, and not fit to be used. The driver of the…”

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5.North Stradbroke Island: Whales, Wildlife & Beaches Day Trip

Explore North Stradbroke Island with this eco-certified day trip featuring whale watching, wildlife, stunning beaches, and scenic views from Brisbane.

★ 4.9

“Jack was incredible! We had the best day and saw everything - kangaroos, koalas, whales, dolphins and all kinds of birds! We cannot recommend this tour enough. The perfect Aussie day!”

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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

“AMAZING tour! Aggie was the best guide! I enjoyed beach time, beautiful views, and spotting kangaroos + koalas in the wild. Also the Brown Lake was gorgeous and so fun to learn about. This was the perfect way to spend my first time in Brisbane.”

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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

“We really enjoyed seeing some of the little gems in the national rain forests -- it was a great opportunity to get out of the city. Keep in mind that there is a bit of driving, and going up and down the hills means curves,…”

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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

“Our tour guide Brian was excellent, with lots of interesting information provided during the trip. We saw koalas, kangaroos and even some whales in the distance.”

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9.Deluxe Tamborine & Springbrook Day Tour with Skywalk & Glow Worms

Experience Brisbane’s natural beauty on this small-group tour exploring Springbrook, Tamborine Mountain, glow worms, rainforest skywalk, and more for $115.

★ 4.5

“What a brilliant day. Small group was brilliant and our guide Tanya was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and great host. Saw lots of wild life, 1st time in a rain forest and wow, amazing. Glow worm caves were out of this world and the host was…”

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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

“It was fun trip ,and we got to see lots of the sights but be prepare to do abit of walking in heat up and down bendy paths near cliff but beautifull . Trevor our tour guy is a very funny and nice man ,he…”

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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

“Segways are always fun so I like it as always, but I do prefer the bigger type of Segways, they are more stable”

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13.Brisbane: Springbrook and Mt Tamborine Glow Worm and Skywalk

Discover the beauty of Queensland's rainforest and scenic villages with this full-day tour from Brisbane featuring Skywalk, Glow Worm Cave, and scenic views.

★ 4.7

“Mark was an amazing tourguide with the perfect mix of humor and information. All the major stops were beautiful to look at and absolutely stunning.”

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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

“Our guide Hunter was great. He is easygoing, calm and excellent with the kids. We really enjoyed the training and the tour of our hometown, and will probably do it again.”

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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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