Outdoor Activities in Queensland

Enjoy an in-depth experience of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia on a full-day tour from Brisbane to Springbrook National Park. Your expert guide shows you examples of subtropical and temperate rainforest, stopping at stunning lookout points and cascading waterfalls. Sit down for a picnic lunch at Purlingbrook Falls, take a refreshing dip in natural freshwater pools and see the foliage up close on nature walks. This small-group tour is limited to 15 participants to ensure a more personalized experience.

See the towering waterfalls, ancient rain forest, and natural beauty of Springbrook National Park on a half-day tour from the Gold Coast. Experience the forest up close on a moderate hike to Purling Brook Falls, and soak in views of the Gold Coast Hinterland from lookouts along Springbrook Scenic Rim. Your tour includes morning tea, and hotel pickup and drop-off from the Gold Coast.

Get up close to Australia's native wildlife at the award-winning Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. Spot kangaroos and koalas as you wander through the Wetlands; tiptoe past crocodiles in the Savannah; then take in views of the Rainforest from the treetop canopy walk. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to include breakfast with the birds or lunch with the lorikeets.

Journey into the hinterlands on this 5-hour afternoon tour of the Springbrook National Park from the Gold Coast. Explore the UNESCO-listed Goondawanna rainforests by coach, stopping to walk through the jungle, peek into ancient caves and enjoy views of Mount Warning from the Best of All Lookout.  Visit natural wonders like Purling Brook Falls, Numinbah valley and Rainbow Falls, and soak up the scenery from the Canyon Lookout. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people for a personalised experience, and includes hotel pick-up and afternoon tea.

Hike through the Springbrook National Park, visiting the Scenic Rim and Natural Bridge lookouts, on this half-day tour from the Gold Coast. Follow your guide on an easy, scenic .6-mile (1-kilometer) hike, which gives epic payoffs in the form of waterfall, mountain, and rain forest views. Learn about the area's environment, plants, and animals from your guide.

Embark on a packed full-day adventure to Cape Tribulation, where the rain forest meets the reef. Spot crocodiles on a Daintree River cruise and take a 4WD ride through a World Heritage-listed rain forest on the rugged Bloomfield Track. Savor a traditional Aussie barbecue and break for afternoon billy tea in the company of wallabies. Group size is limited for a more personalized experience, and the tour includes round-trip transport from Cairns or Port Douglas hotels.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a skydiving adventure from Cairns. Enjoy incredible bird's-eye views of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef as you jump out of a plane on a tandem skydive with an experienced diver. Fall freely from 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) in the air before floating by parachute back down to the ground. First-timers are welcome.

See snapping crocs in action on this half-day tour to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Departing from Cairns or Palm Cove, explore the five different zones of this eco-park and working crocodile farm, including a narrated boat tour through a coastal lagoon. Stroll along elevated boardwalks to observe cassowaries, turtles, lizards and koalas, and admire the mighty stars of the attraction at the thrilling Crocodile Attack Show!

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Explore the World Heritage-listed rain forest of the Gold Coast hinterland on this full-day tour to Lamington National Park. Rumble along remote tracks in a 4WD vehicle, soak up spectacular views from the summit of Tamborine Mountain and explore the subtropical rain forest on a guided nature walk. At O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, get a closer look at native plants, birds and even koalas on an elevated treetop walk. A traditional Aussie barbecue lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off from Gold Coast complete this fantastic eco-adventure.

Soak up the sun, sea and sand of Australia's famous Sunshine Coast on this 6-hour off-road adventure, including hotel pick-up. Hop on a 4WD and zip along the sands between Noosa and Rainbow Beach. Stop to admire the scenery of the Great Sandy National Park, take in the views from Double Island Point and snap photos of the dramatic Red Canyon and Coloured Sands. After a delicious lunch, cool off with a dip in the Pacific Ocean and get a chance to glimpse dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

Go rock climbing at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane, an ideal place for both beginning and experienced climbers to have an exciting outdoors adventure in the heart of the city. Expert guides provide detailed instruction and safety equipment so that all levels of participants can enjoy a safe and fun climbing experience. Get a great perspective on the city as you negotiate 65-foot-high (20-meter-high) cliffs next to the Brisbane River - a memorable place to soak in views over the CBD and other iconic sights.

Get your adrenaline pumping with a tandem skydive over Fraser Island. Freefall from a plane at 14,000 feet for up to 60 seconds before floating under canopy in five to seven minutes. Take in the beautiful views of the Australian coastline and the wild Fraser Island before safely landing on the beach below.

Journey from reef to rainforest on this action-packed full-day tour from Cairns. First cruise out to Green Island at the heart of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef and marvel at the marine life as you swim, snorkel or glide around the reef on a glass-bottom boat. Then, embark on a thrilling 4WD adventure in the Barron Gorge National Park and admire dramatic views of the Barron Falls, Kuranda Mountains and the Coral Sea coast.