Queensland tours, things to do and tickets

"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"

Visit three top destinations whilst having the ride of your life! Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks, all in one day! The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing you to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. 

Ocean Rafting offers two different Whitehaven Beach tours to choose from, the Northern Exposure and the Southern Lights tour. The significant difference between the two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights offers more Whitehaven beach time.

Ocean Rafting is the only tour operator to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and secret snorkel sites around the Whitsundays ensuring a memorable underwater experience.

Multi award winning Whitsunday Jetski Tours offers exciting adventure tours in the Whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands. Guests can ride the latest model Sea-Doo jetski into the beautiful world heritage Whitsunday Island Marine Park.

Three tours operate daily, the Airlie Adventure, also known as the ‘Turtle Tour’ with sea turtles often encountered, the Two Island Safari, exploring the waterways of South Molle and Daydream Islands and the Ultimate Island Trek, an epic jetski journey to the island oasis of Palm Bay Resort. 

No license is required and no experience is necessary!

If snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef is on your bucket list, don’t miss this day trip from Cairns. The 35-metre superyacht, Evolution, departs Cairns with a record 5 hours spent exploring 2 spectacular and exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef locations for an adventure-filled day!

You’ll visit 2 different locations on the barrier reef for the chance to see tropical marine life in the clear waters. Lunch is included onboard the boat, and you have the option to upgrade to include additional adventures such as introductory or certified scuba diving or a helicopter flight over this UNESCO World Heritage site. Both water sports enthusiasts and novices are welcome. Includes instruction and equipment provided by friendly and professional instructors.

Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. The 80-foot catamaran sails from Cairns to two unique locations where you can choose to dive or snorkel with colorful fish, turtles and an amazing array of coral. With a choice of 27 outer Great Barrier Reef destinations your friendly crew can select the location best suited to the weather offering you the best possible Great Barrier Reef experience on a luxury purpose built catamaran!

Lady Douglas is iconic to Port Douglas and has been cruising the Inlet for over 30 years. We have amazing success at spotting crocodiles in their natural habitat.

Join us on the "Adventure of a lifetime" around the crystal clear turquoise and untouched waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Departing Airlie Beach you will board "Thundercat" a certified climate action leader and custom-built vessel to suit your next adventure - say goodbye to seasickness!

During this action-packed day you will explore the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, climb to Hill Inlet lookout and snorkel two epic locations on the Great Barrier Reef. Of course, during all of these activities, we will also provide snacks, water and a buffet-style lunch !!

A small group Advanced Eco Accredited tour specifically designed to showcase the very BEST of the Daintree Rainforest focusing on spending less time in the vehicle and more time visiting 'must do' Daintree locations as The Mossman Gorge, The Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, Kulki Track, Alexandra Lookout, as well as being the only Port Douglas Rainforest company offering a private World Heritage Listed location in the heart of The Daintree Rainforest.
As a multiple award winner of 'Best Rainforest Tour' and 'Best Rainforest Guide", we pride on excellent and personal service.
Tony's Tropical Tours is a certified Green Travel Leader by EcoAccreditation Australia and a "Safe Travels" Quality Tourism Accredited Business in alignment with the global World Tourism Council for the COVID Clean protocol.

Please note this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Enjoy an outdoor adventure in Queensland with a 2-hour white-water rafting tour in Barron Gorge National Park. This experience is a suitable introduction to river rafting for first-timers, providing an exhilarating time with a rafting guide. Take in rainforest views along the Barron River as you navigate rapids up to grade III. When booking, you have the option to include pickup in Cairns and the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas, or drive yourself to the starting point.

AquaQuest is a brand new luxury vessel that was introduced to the Great Barrier Reef for the 2017 season and is fully equipped with modern state of the art facilities. As passengers, you will be provided with unrivalled comfort as you visit some of the best dive and snorkel locations on the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Norman, Saxon and Hastings Reefs. These reefs are approximately 45 miles (70 kilometers) offshore. These unique sites offer superb coral formations and an abundance of coral and marine life! Come on board and visit two different reef locations, where you'll have the opportunity to swim amongst the underwater locals, including inquisitive Nemos, Turtles, Stingrays and Wally the friendly Maori Wrasse. AquaQuest allows over four hours to explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef, offering quality diving and snorkelling experiences, value for money, and most importantly incredible memories that will last a lifetime!

Marvel at the natural beauty of Cape Tribulation and its surrounding attractions on a day trip from Cairns and Port Douglas. Get ready for a day of native culture and UNESCO World Heritage–listed wonders, as this guided tour delivers it all: coastal drives, a rainforest walk, Mossman Gorge, the Daintree Rainforest, an indigenous 'Welcome to Country' event and smoke ceremony, and a river cruise, if selected when booking (the river cruise is an optional upgrade). Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch are included.

Come and experience an iconic Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet day trip, captained by a true-blue Aussie skipper.

THE EXPERIENCE: Enjoy 5 hrs at 2 beaches with an Aussie Beach BBQ lunch served on Whitehaven! Ice cold beers and drinks taken ashore for your convenience.

Participate on a Guided Bush-Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout (+ an optional walk to Whitehaven Lookout) or simply relax on the beach.

Don't forget your camera as we cruise past Daydream & Hamilton Islands as well as the full length of Whitehaven Beach.

This family owned and operated tour is hosted by Capt Dan & crew, and has been in the family since 1989.

FARE INCLUDES: BBQ lunch, stinger suits, morning & afternoon tea and transfers from your accommodation.

THE VESSEL: Indoor, outdoor and upstairs seating - the choice is yours. With a licensed bar & toilets onboard for your convenience. One of the few fast vessels you can walk around when underway.

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef, both regarded as some of the most significant sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkeling is the easiest way to experience the reef or try an introductory dive, no experience required. For the advanced divers, certified diving is available. Let Calypso take you to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef and explore the rich and diverse coral gardens.

Enjoy the most customer-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling sleek, luxury catamaran from Cairns! Snorkel and dive 2 very different and unique Great Barrier Reef Sites . "Wonder Wall" on the outer edge Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay reef area - an aquarium style coral garden with the most beautiful clear blue azure waters . Spend six hours (more than any other reef tour) to snorkel or scuba dive (see options below) these Marine Park protected areas . Absolutely no rush in the day .Enjoy complimentary Glass- Bottom Boat tour and Adventure Drift Snorkel tours with your onboard marine naturalist, . This cruise is limited to 75 guests, ensuring quality customer service and passenger comfort.

1 hour Daintree River wildlife and crocodile cruise on the only solar electric boat on the Daintree river. The boat it is nice and quiet and there are no petrol fumes or exhaust , it is also good for getting close to the wildlife without disturbing it. We aim to treat this fragile ecosystem with respect and have minimal impact, our boat does not create a wake so we do not erode the mangroves. We are the only boat with "Croc Cam"; a digital video with a very good zoom for showing hard to see animals on a big screen. Wildlife includes Salt Water Crocodiles, snakes, frogs, and birds and also interpretation of the mangrove environment. The business is locally family owned and operated and has been going since 2002. We offer a unique eco experience with minimal impact; see, hear and smell nature at its best. We also offer longer two or three hour cruises by bookings only, maximum 10 people great for photography or those that want a longer more personalised tour.

We customise the day based on the weather and how long our guests feel like staying at each location... If we have extra time up our sleeves then we will make addition stops. Adventure lovers can enjoy the natural beauty of the Atherton Tablelands on this active full-day tour from Cairns to visit parts of the Wet Tropics Rainforest. This outdoorsy tour features easy walks to stunning waterfalls including Dinner Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls and Josephine Falls. You can also splash in the clear waters of Lake Eacham, admire the Mount Hypipamee crater and get a look at the Cathedral Fig Tree. Throughout the day, your guide gives you plenty of time to swim, take photos and explore each location at your own pace. Lunch and morning and afternoon tea are included.

New Horizon is truly the best value for money vessel on the market. She is a stunning 21-meter traditional sailing vessel that has beautiful old-world charm with modern comforts such as air conditioning.

She is a 21m sailing schooner that accommodates 32 passengers and 4 crew. She has 2 showers, 2 toilets, plenty of sheltered outdoor spaces and sun tanning space. Her beds are spacious and comfortable, there are 8 doubles and 16 singles.

Snorkelling, intro & certified scuba dives (to be booked and paid for on board the tour), SUP boards, bushwalks, beach games, movie lounge, 8 metre water slide and more.

Our 4 fantastic crew will ensure you have the trip of a lifetime by creating an atmosphere and culture that’s lively, engaging, and entertaining.

WHY OUR CRUISE IS THE BEST IN THE DAINTREE:
• Meeting Bruce Belcher and the team on your Daintree Discovery Tour.
• Experienced Local Guides.
• Located at a private boutique location, away from the touristy crowds.
Nature walk to private jetty in a Conservation Park.
• Small personalized groups, make for a more memorable experience.
We provide good quality binoculars -Pentax 8x40 for our one-hour cruises .
• Enjoy our delicious Daintree Tea and freshly brewed coffee.
• A local Aussie family business that live a great lifestyle in the Daintree and want to share our Daintree river tours with you!

We operate Daintree tours from our home on the banks of the Daintree River in a secluded wildlife boutique facility. Come and relax in our garden room, listen to the surrounding wildlife and enjoy a complimentary Daintree Tea or coffee before or after your Daintree river tours experience. Peruse our tropical souvenir collection. Meander through our lush tropical garden to our private jetty
 

Brace yourself and hold on for an exhilarating 55 minute jet boat thrill ride on the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater. Jump aboard a powerful turbo-charged Jet boat for an adrenaline-packed ride, full of 360-degree spins, slides and shallow-water skimming.

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. There are five options to choose from that provide different activities, so select what interests you most. All options include a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Other Package Options include Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park or Rainforestation Nature Park, and you’ll have free time in the village of Kuranda to browse its markets, have lunch or visit wildlife attractions like Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens. (Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense, unless otherwise stated.)

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural wonder in different ways.

Marine World's location is selected for its water clarity, coral quality, and diversity of marine life, which you can see while snorkeling or taking a tour by glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible vessel.

Learn about the wildlife from on-board marine biologists, and choose to participate in more activities, if you wish, like scuba diving or a helicopter ride (additional expense). All ages and swimming abilities are welcome. Buffet lunch is included as well as morning and afternoon tea.