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The 15 Best Brisbane Tours & Day Trips

26 tours  ·  from $34 a head

Brisbane is the gateway to Moreton Bay and the koala sanctuaries, and the river runs through the middle of it. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which need an early ferry.

From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip - Transparent kayaking over clear water
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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

1.Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,108 reviews · 1 day · from $126Our pick

Review of Moreton Island from Brisbane with guided snorkeling, transparent kayaking, 4WD beach driving, sand tobogganing, and lunch.

“We had a great day with Ryan, Michelle, and Josh. The lunch offering was great and all the activities were very well run. Would recommend!”

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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket - A brief look at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

2.Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,539 reviews · 9 hours · from $126

Review of the Australia Zoo day trip from Brisbane, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, wildlife shows, hospital visit, and practical tips.

“Great day, Steve was a entertaining guide. Lots of knowledge and pointed out lots of interesting facts on the way. Highly recommend”

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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - Starting at Southbank at 9:00am
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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

3.Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,522 reviews · from $82

Cruise Brisbane River to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for koalas, kangaroos, wildlife shows, and a relaxed half-day outing.

“This is a lovely way to get to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, with an hour long river cruise to a bespoke dock at the entry. The cruise includes commentary to describe the history and landmarks of the river. They have an onboard cafe to order a limited selection of hot foods and a variety of snacks and drinks. The best part of the cruise was the captain of the boat, who was so calm and kind. The sanctuary has been around for a long time and has a variety of animals in addition to the koalas, all set in a natural open area. We really enjoyed the raptor show…”

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Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit - Reaching Lone Pine from Southbank
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Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

4.Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,397 reviews · 5h 30m · from $81

Cruise Brisbane River to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for koalas, kangaroos, wildlife shows, river views, and three hours to explore.

“We loved the boat ride and commentary down the Brisbane river. The captain and crew were amazing so helpful and knowledgeable. We will recommend this trip to friends and family.”

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Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min) - Customs House and Brisbane’s early river trade
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Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

From Brisbane: North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure - Brown Lake: an unusual first stop
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From Brisbane: North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure

7.North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 869 reviews · 10 hours · from $105

Review of the North Stradbroke Island day tour from Brisbane, with Brown Lake, Gorge Walk, koalas, beaches, ferry travel, and practical tips.

“Rio is an amazing tour guide, he really made sure that we were able to spot some Koalas and Kangaroos as he knows a few places where they often like to hang out. I enjoyed that the tour wasn't rushed, that we actually were given time at each stop to spend a bit of time and take in the scenery insted of stopping for 10 minutes taking pictures and leaving again. For anyone who would like to learn a bit about the island's history and obviously see some of its wildlife I can really recommend this tour.”

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Brisbane: Story Bridge Adventure Climb - The first ascent, safety gear, and the pace
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Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb

8.Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $107Top rated

Climb Brisbane’s Story Bridge for 360-degree city views, expert guides, sunset color, and a safe high-altitude adventure over the river.

“Chap was exceptional at communication and personally called me to clarify our actual bridge climb time. Our guide Andrew, was a joy to climb with and had lots of knowledge about the city, the surrounding buildings and the story behind how the bridge received its name. Safety was a priority and getting into our jump suits was fairly quick and easy. As well, we appreciated having lockers to safely secure our belongings.”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - The 4WD ride to the Tangalooma Wrecks
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Moreton Island packs snorkeling, clear kayaks, sandboarding, a 4WD beach ride, and lunch into a long but thrilling day from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

“I really enjoyed the day. You did heaps fun stuff! For adrenaline junkies! It feels a bit rushed tho :) (therefore nothing for relaxers!) One small recommendation (if possible with ferry): leave 60 mins later or so, sothat people can chill at the beach longer during lunch or afterwards. Also a few more information about the dessert and the "man made" reef would be lovely.”

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Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour - The training session sets the tone
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Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour

10.Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 629 reviews · from $92

See Brisbane’s riverfront, bridges, South Bank, and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a small-group Segway tour with patient local guides.

“Excellent morning exploring Brisbane's riverside. It was 32C and too hot to walk around - the segway tour was the perfect mode of transport. We did spend a very long time getting training, so don't plan something immediately afterwards - your schedule needs to be a little fluid. Canadian Andrew was an wonderful guide with a very friendly attitude that brought our group together. Also, please note that if you're walking there - entry is on the river side, so if you're coming over the Kangaroo Point pedestrian bridge, you'll need to loop under the pedestrian bridge once you get to the Kangaroo Point side.”

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Brisbane: Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min) - Finding the Cultural Centre Public Pontoon
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Brisbane: Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass - Lorikeets, dingoes, platypus, and other native animals
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

12.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 512 reviews · from $42

Review of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane, with koalas, kangaroos, raptor and sheepdog shows, prices, timing, transport, and tips.

“Enjoyed the sanctuary and feeding the kangaroos. Terrain a little steep at times for a wheelchair. Nice to see these animals being cared for so well”

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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer - The morning coach and the road to Beerwah
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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr) - Morning tea aboard the MV Neptune
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Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

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