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Brisbane Tours & Day Trips: 15 Sorted by Transfer

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Lone Pine by river cruise, Moreton Island by ferry, Australia Zoo up the highway. The 15 below are priced and clear about the transfers, which is what separates a good Brisbane day from a long one.

From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip - Crossing Moreton Bay on the 75-minute ferry
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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

Spend a full day from Brisbane or the Gold Coast exploring Moreton Island with guides such as Ryan, Will, Jacob, and Darcy. After a 75-minute cruise, you will snorkel around the Tangalooma Wrecks, paddle a transparent kayak, ride a 4WD through bush and beach, and sandboard at speeds over 40 miles per hour. Lunch wraps, gear, safety support, and ferry transport are included, but adult ferry and park fees cost an extra $80 in cash.

“all went good and smoothly, great day out. big shout out to the tour guide Will.”

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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - What you see on the 75-minute cruise
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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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

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

Cruise from Southbank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with live commentary, then spend about three hours among koalas, kangaroos, platypus, birds, and reptiles. The boat has a cafe, the sanctuary offers animal talks and shows, and the return cruise brings you back to Southbank. Dennis and the crew are praised for friendly service.

“Very friendly and professional staff. Great trip! We enjoyed the history of the Brisbane River and the Koala experience was a dream come true!”

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Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit - Getting from South Bank to Lone Pine
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Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

3.Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

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

Cruise from South Bank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary aboard Mirimar II, with live English commentary, river views, and three hours among koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, platypuses, birds, and reptiles. Captains such as Robbie and Robert are praised for their warm, entertaining hosting. Food is available onboard, while koala encounters cost extra.

“Really enjoyed this trip. We wanted to go to the sanctuary anyway but this cruise combination was an added bonus. Really friendly and helpful crew, beautiful trip up the river with informative commentary and a lovely couple of hours at the sanctuary itself.”

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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass - The early ferry from Brisbane
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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

4.Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,195 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $98

Take an early ferry from Brisbane’s Holt Street Wharf to Tangalooma Island Resort for a self-directed day of kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, beach time, and resort facilities. The shipwrecks are the main draw, with tropical fish and possible turtle sightings. Bring water, sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel, and expect extra charges for wetsuits, lockers, meals, and optional activities.

“It was everything I expected and got a bonus on the ferry ride back with a sighting of a whale and her calf. Amazing day!”

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Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - A comfortable crossing aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin
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Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

5.Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,039 reviews · 1 day · from $152

Spend a full day aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin, cruising from Brisbane to Moreton Island for guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, fish feeding, beach time, paddleboarding and wildlife viewing. Guides such as Jess, Georgia and Brooke have helped nervous swimmers feel safe. Lunch, equipment, marine park fees and morning refreshments are included.

“From the moment Callum picked us up, we were greeted warmly and had a smooth trip to the marina. The vessel as gorgeous. We had the best day and Callum was a huge part of that! He’s a great bartender too!”

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Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast - The ride across Moreton Bay
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Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

6.Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 997 reviews · from $114Top rated

Set out from Redcliffe aboard the purpose-built Eye Spy for a five-hour Moreton Bay whale-watching cruise. Captain Kerry and the crew provide live commentary while you look for humpbacks, calves, breaches, dolphins, and turtles. A fresh picnic lunch is included, with hotel pickup from selected Brisbane and Sunshine Coast locations.

“This company is really well organised. They’ve got an excellent boat which is designed for watching whales up close. The staff are friendly and a lot of information about whales is relayed. We saw many of these magnificent animals up close - it was truly awesome.”

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

7.Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 973 reviews · from $37

Spend 90 minutes cruising from South Bank along the Brisbane River and back. You’ll see Customs House, Story Bridge, Brisbane’s central skyline, South Bank, and Kangaroo Point Cliffs while hearing onboard commentary. The 10:30am departure includes tea or coffee with scones, jam, and cream. A bar, café, restrooms, and a souvenir river map are also available.

“A leisurely trip along the Brisbane River. Staff were friendly and drinks could be purchased. Small sweet treats were provided. Great views and interesting information.”

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From Brisbane: North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure - The early start and the ferry across Moreton Bay
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From Brisbane: North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure

8.North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure

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

Spend 10 hours exploring North Stradbroke Island with a small group of up to 11 people. Guides such as Rob, Rio, and Aggie lead you to Brown Lake, Myora Springs, Cylinder Beach, the North Gorge Walk, Point Lookout, and Amity Point, with chances to spot koalas, kangaroos, dolphins, whales, turtles, and rays.

“Great trip! Well structured with plenty of time at each location - took a swim in Brown Lake, amazing walk at Point Lookout and a relaxing time at the beach, and then got to see three koalas at Amity Point. Beautiful ferry ride as well, transport via the van was easy”

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Brisbane: Story Bridge Adventure Climb - The climb up Brisbane’s 1935 bridge
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Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb

9.Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb

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

Climb 262 feet above Brisbane with a trained guide such as Andrew, Jasper, Ethan, or Olivia. After a safety briefing and breath test, you follow the bridge’s eastern side, cross above six traffic lanes, and enjoy wide views of the river, city, Moreton Bay, and distant mountains. Choose day, twilight, or night.

“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 ferry from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

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

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

Spend 11 to 14 hours traveling from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise to Moreton Island for guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, transparent kayaking, and sandboarding. Guides including Michelle, Ryan, Will, and Darcy help with the activities, while non-swimmers can use flotation support. Ferry and national park fees cost extra.

“Try to go to the sand desert first as you get a lot of sand on you. Both ways to the desert we were delayed by stuck vehicles on the deep sand roads. This meant our “free time” to swim was about 5 minutes. That said, this was a great excursion and we had a blast.”

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Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour - Starting at Kangaroo Point Cliffs
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Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour

11.Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour

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

Learn to ride with one-on-one coaching, then cruise Brisbane’s river paths, South Bank, City Botanic Gardens, Story Bridge, and Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Morning, afternoon, and evening departures are available. Guides such as Ray, Matt, Uwen, Ewan, and Andrew are praised for patient teaching. No experience is needed.

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

12.Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 521 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34Best value

Board the MV Neptune at South Bank for a 90-minute English-language cruise along the Brisbane River. Hear stories about Brisbane’s past and future, pass Kangaroo Point, the city centre, and Story Bridge, and enjoy tea with scones. The covered upper deck offers open views, while a licensed bar and bathrooms are onboard.

“So much to see along the river, it was amazing. Very pleasant weather too. We barely made boarding time, crew was very nice.”

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass - Koalas are the main event, but admission does not include contact
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

13.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

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

Spend 2 to 5 hours at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, about 20 minutes from central Brisbane. See more than 100 koalas, feed kangaroos and lorikeets under staff supervision, and catch free daily shows with raptors and sheepdogs. Koala encounters and kangaroo food cost extra, while admission includes the presentations.

“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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Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr) - Bridges, cliffs, and Brisbane’s changing riverfront
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Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

14.Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 487 reviews · from $68

Cruise Brisbane River aboard the MV *Neptune*, with commentary on the city’s bridges, cliffs, and river development. You’ll receive tea or coffee with scones, then walk about 400 metres to the Breakfast Creek Hotel for lunch, a timber-keg tapping, and beer tasting before returning by boat. James is one of the guides mentioned by name.

“A well-organized experience. Enjoyed the lunch & history at the pub. The crew were very friendly and helpful.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour - Holt Street Wharf and the crossing to Tangalooma
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

15.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Take a 75-minute boat from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then spend the day with a guided 45-minute ATV ride over beach and bush tracks. Your $119 package includes resort access, a $25 lunch voucher, one boat drink, wildlife talks, and the 3:15pm dolphin presentation. Closed shoes are required.

“Great hosts and tour. I liked that the acknowledged that those with children on the back would perhaps be a bit more cautious than those of us without and took us single riders off on a slightly more adventurous course”

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