Top Queensland Outdoor Activities

This Tully River rafting trip provides an action-packed full day of adventure in North Queensland, including five hours of white-water rafting with experienced river guides and a barbecue lunch. Paddle your raft through 45 or so rapids — some up to Grade 4 — with the World Heritage–listed rainforest as your scenic backdrop. Tully Gorge National Park boasts one of Australia's most popular rafting excursions, including opportunities to jump from the rocks into the tropical water. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Mission Beach.

Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with migrating whales on this half-day cruise from Brisbane, available only between June and November. Set sail around Moreton Bay on a luxurious high-speed catamaran and tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board as you soak up the scenery. Finally, keep your camera to hand as you spot humpback whales swimming and breaching beside the ship – a rare opportunity to spot the gentle giants in their natural environment.

Explore the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day cruise from Bundaberg to Lady Musgrave Island. Enjoy close views of the reef as you snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, and feed the fish, then see the island on foot during a guided walking tour. Keep your energy up with morning tea and a buffet lunch served on board your spacious boat, and have access to warm showers and quality snorkeling equipment. You can event try scuba diving (own expense) at this famous coral reef.

If you want to get far away from the crowded spots in the Great Barrier Reef, join this tour, which is the only operator visiting the pristine Frankland Islands. Following a river cruise and short open water crossing, embark upon an underwater adventure as you snorkel off the white-sand beach, looking out for colorful clown fish and maybe even a turtle. Includes morning tea and a buffet lunch, as well as the option to add on scuba diving or to rent a stand up paddle board or kayak.

Halfway up the Queensland coastline you’ll find Great Keppel Island, a protected hideaway smack in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. On this day trip from Keppel Bay Marina near Yeppoon, take a short ferry ride out to Great Keppel Island and explore the island at your own pace. Enjoy a tranquil bush walk, sunbathe, or immerse yourself in crystal-clear water.

Learn about geological history, local wildlife, and early explorers during a 1-hour Cathedral Cave tour at Capricorn Caves. Walk through the Zig Zag passage, cross a suspension bridge in the rain forest, and take in the underground splendor of the cave system.

We invite you to visit the Daintree Discovery Centre, an award-winning world class interpretive facility that allows visitors easy access to every level of the Daintree Rainforest; from the forest floor to the upper most reaches of the canopy. Established in 1989 the centre is widely recognised as a leader in the field of ecotourism, and in particular, environmental conservation. It provides an excellent introduction to the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest. The Daintree Discovery Centre is located in the heart of the Daintree rainforest, an easy 2 hour drive north of Cairns along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world.

Soar through the air while bungy jumping or riding the Giant Jungle Swing for an adrenaline-fueled day of high-flying fun at the Cairns Bungy Tower. Whether you are an experienced thrill-seeker or first-timer, the exhilarating aerial activities at Cairns Bungy Tower promise to make the memories of a lifetime. The professional staff ensures that you stay safe and enjoy the thrills throughout your experience. You can also enjoy views over the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef, and relaxing in this lush rainforest location complete with sundeck, bar and gardens.

Wooroonooran specialises in travelling to lesser known, but equally magnificent regions, which means we visit areas with less crowds and have more time in each location. We offer itineraries which includes World Heritage Rainforest walks, Crocodile viewing, bird watching, swimming opportunities and always provide a delicious meal as part of our tours. We aim to provides more of a first hand natural experience and provide guests more time immersed in the natural environment. Lifelong memories are created to take back home with them. We offer the unique advantage in Cairns. We specialise in supplying the following language speaking drivers, English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do" activities when visiting the tropics. Pickup and return transfers from Northern Beaches accommdation.

Explore the natural beauty and history of Moreton Island on this guided excursion. After heading out on a Supercat ferry, step into a wetsuit before a boom netting ride and an optional snorkeling and fish feeding tour. Kick back at the beach, go swimming, and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch. Finish the day searching for marine life and learning about the region’s nature and history from a knowledgeable local guide.

Journey through Winton's mesa country and Carisbrooke Station to the Dinosaur Stampede where 3300 dinosaur footprints were preserved 95 million years ago. Hear how this vast landscape came to be, how people have lived off the land, and about animals and plants of the region.

Once you arrive on location, you will be given a safety and tour briefing. We will demonstrate how to operate a Quad Bike correctly. Then we give you the best practical training on our specialised training track This usually takes 30 to 40 minutes. Our Training is rated as one of the best in the world. Once all guests are competent on the Quad Bikes, we venture off for an amazing ride through the Woondum National Park, to the Awesome Rock Pools. Here we have a break where you can go for a swim in the pools, laze about or go for a short bush walk. Time to hydrate with complimentary bottled water, fresh fruit and snack bars. We then venture back at a slightly faster pace with a short stop trackside for the adrenaline fun if you so desire. We supply all safety gear and take excellent care to ensure you have a safe but fun filled time with us. Do something different, you will find our Quad Biking Adventure the best thing to do.

Uncover the hidden wonders of secluded gorges and marvel at the beauty of rock formations such as Arch Rock and The Sphinx. Learn about Australian wildlife and unique cultural sites, including authentic Aboriginal rock art and learn about the Axe Factory. This guided tour, hosted by one of our highly experienced Ecologists, will give you exclusive access to a privately-owned 71,000 acre working cattle station nestled in Outback Queensland’s scenic and iconic Carnarvon Ranges.

Journey through Winton's mesa country to the Dinosaur Stampede where 3300 dinosaur footprints were preserved 95 million years ago. Travel through grazing property to discover the hidden treasures of Merton Gorge and Lookout. Hear how this vast landscape came to be, how people have lived off the land, and about animals and plants of the region.

We explore the rifts on Rangelands Station before enjoying the spectacular views from the sunset lookout. Bring your own drinks to enjoy at sunset and I'll provide the nibblies. Tour start/finish times depend on sunset times during the year.

Embark upon an adventure that goes beyond the usual city tours on this Cairns ATV and Skyrail tour. Journey over and through the UNESCO-listed rainforest, gliding just above the canopy, in the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway's gondola. Next, board your quad bike for an adrenaline-pumping adventure through the rainforest on dirt tracks and over creek crossings.

This tour starts by driving through the short National Park beach access track at Woorim once reaching the beach our first stop will be Norfolk Lagoon & followed by Mermaid Lagoon. These areas provide fantastic photo ops with friends and iconic Australian wildlife and scenery. For Mermaid Lagoon we jump back in the 4WD and head north along the pristine beach to our next destination within Bribie Island National Park. Arriving at the WWII Bunkers (Fort Bribie) you’ll be amazed by the history of these great forts built in the 1940’s. There will be plenty of time to explore and learn the history of these structures, that are slowly descending into the ocean and may one day cease to exist. After the WWII Fort Bribie tour we head south through the National Park with plenty of time to keep a lookout for local dolphins. The tour ends by returning you to your original pickup point. Don’t miss this great experience, add to your story and book today!

Leave your vehicle parked in Winton for the afternoon and join a tour to the Age of Dinosaurs Museum. Your tours/entry at the museum are included so no need to arrange things yourself, just hop on board with your camera!

Explore North Queensland's Paronella Park with this admission ticket. Move through the lush forest, punctuated by fountains, secret staircases, tunnels, castles, and bridges at your own pace. Darkness Falls Guided Tour and the Dream Continues Guided Tour are included in this admission ticket.  This ticket is good anytime during opening hours; most people spend around three hours for the full experience.

During your visit to the Gold Coast, learn the basics of surfing with a 2-hour beginning surfing lesson at Main Beach. With gentle waves it is an ideal place to learn to surf, and your lesson includes use of all necessary equipment. Your guide ensures a safe and fun introduction to surfing, and provides hotel pickup and drop-off.

If you're vacationing in Surfers Paradise, there's no excuse not to learn how to surf. With a private lesson, you can enjoy a personalized experience with instruction tailored to your surfing level, whether beginner or advanced. A dedicated coach works with you to help you achieve whatever your surfing goal may be.

Experience a thrilling three-in-one adventure with this flyboarding, parasailing, and jet skiing combo tour. Choose your preferred departure time (they’re available every 30 minutes throughout the day), take a brief training lesson, and get outfitted in all necessary equipment before you embark. Then, enjoy a sampling of three adrenaline-pumping water sports in one exciting excursion in the Gold Coast Broadwater.

Enjoy a sky-high adventure on the Gold Coast on a parasailing tour. As you float through the air behind the boat, admire views of Surfers Paradise and the islands of the Gold Coast. You can go by yourself or with a partner.