Things to do in Queensland

Travel in comfort on board Calypso – a custom-designed motorised catamaran, complete with day bed-style seating and spacious decks, to 3 different Outer Barrier Reef sites that showcase the reef’s colourful marine life just a few metres below the surface. There’ll be the opportunity to listen to interpretive reef talks and enjoy guided snorkel tours. Departs from Port Douglas. Maximum passengers: 75.

Explore Cape Tribulation’s rainforest before crossing the mighty Daintree River. Enjoy morning tea and a tour at the Daintree Discovery Centre. Move on to Cape Tribulation Beach and its boardwalk for lunch in a stunning rainforest setting before re-crossing the river and cruising along its tranquil mangrove-lined waters. Visit the stunning Mossman Gorge before returning to Cairns.

Brisbane is vibrant, with historic sandstone buildings and a charming café culture. Discover some of this lovely city’s highlights during this three-hour tour. Enjoy a sky-high experience on the Wheel of Brisbane and take in panoramic views of the city. Embark on a relaxing cruise throughout the city centre, which finishes at the Southbank Parklands cultural precinct and man-made beach.

Experience the best of Steve and Terri Irwin’s Australia Zoo, seeing many exciting shows and demonstrations. The zoo is now a living legacy to Steve and his wildlife conservation efforts.

Get hands-on with cuddly koalas, as well as snakes and kangaroos. Hand-feed the elephants or even get your photo taken with a baby crocodile before returning

to Brisbane.

Depart from Noosa and journey through Cooloola National Park and onto Rainbow Beach to take the ferry across to Fraser Island. Board a 4x4 vehicle to enjoy a guided tour of this World Heritage-listed sand island. Travel along 75 Mile Beach to Central Station and enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest. Other highlights include Lake McKenzie, a barbecue lunch and a swim in a freshwater lake.

Depart from Hervey Bay by ferry for this thrilling full-day adventure on World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Explore the island’s unique environment in a 4x4 Hummer and discover highlights including Lake Mackenzie, Eli Creek, the Central Station rainforest, 75 Mile Beach, the stunning coloured sands of The Pinnacles and the iconic Maheno Shipwreck, which was beached during a cyclone in 1935

Thanks to its high speed, this 20-metre catamaran takes just over an hour to reach the Great Barrier Reef. Your first stop will be Upolu Cay – a naturally formed coral cay with protected clear shallow waters. Take a glass-bottom boat ride, swim, snorkel or dive (extra cost). Then cruise on to the Outer Edge Upolu Reef where there’s the chance for guided snorkelling. Departs from Cairns. Maximum passengers: 75.

Board Quicksilver’s 45-metre high-speed catamaran on a full-day cruise to Agincourt Reef on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the reef from a semi-submersible, an underwater observatory or snorkel and dive. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic 35-minute helicopter flight back to Port Douglas. This cruise is ideal for those keen to do lots of activities and the helicopter option (also possible on the way out) adds a wonderful airborne perspective. Departs from Port Douglas.

Travel on board this fast stable motor catamaran for 1½ hours to reach Marine World on the Outer Barrier Reef. You’ll spend around 5 hours at this private reef platform, which provides the ideal base for activities including snorkelling, glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory viewing and relaxing on the spacious sundeck. Other activities – such as scenic helicopter flights and diving – are available at extra cost.
Departs from: Cairns. Maximum passengers: 190.

Reef Sleep is a unique adventure, offering the chance to sleep under the stars on the Great Barrier Reef! By day, Cruise Whitsundays’ ‘Reefworld’ pontoon at Hardy Reef is used by day trippers as a base to explore the marine-rich waters. After 3pm, it’s an exclusive spot for a small number of guests. Enjoy quiet snorkelling time, sip Champagne at sunset,  and watch as the reef comes alive. Then let the waves lull you to sleep in your cosy swag, set up out in the open-air on the top deck of the pontoon.

Board your Sailaway vessel at Port Douglas Marina and set off on a sunset sail cruise along the Port Douglas coastline on board the luxury 'Lagoon' catamaran. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea with spectacular mountain views, and enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne, wine or beer, alongside a selection of canapés.
Departs from: Port Douglas. Maximum passengers: 40.

Enjoy a scenic 40-minute coastal flight from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliott Island, the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef. During your full-day experience on the island you will have the chance to join a glass-bottom-boat reef tour, hand-feed fish in the lagoon, take a guided reef walk or snorkel in search of incredible coral formations and marine life including turtles and manta rays.

From Port Douglas, head off on this personalised and engaging small group tour to spend the day with a local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal guide. Visit a number of culturally significant areas and learn about the amazing relationships that the Kuku Yalanji have with their land. Walk through the rainforest and coastal habitats to learn about the flora and fauna, stop at a freshwater creek to enjoy lunch, try traditional Aboriginal hunting practices and cool off in a freshwater stream.

Quicksilver’s 30-metre luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with a more sedate and luxurious small group experience. Depart Port Douglas on an hour’s cruise to Low Isles – a jewel in a Great Barrier Reef lagoon with a wide sandy beach and clear, calm waters. Arrive mid-morning and spend your day snorkelling, scuba diving, exploring on guided beach walks or simply relaxing on the beach. Departs from Port Douglas.

Board a catamaran at Hamilton Island Marina, Daydream Island or Airlie Beach and cruise to Whitehaven Beach with its crystal-clear waters and pristine white sands. Go ashore and transfer to a smaller vessel for a cruise along the full length of Whitehaven Beach and across Hill Inlet. Enjoy a guided walk and stunning views from a lookout before returning to the southern end of Whitehaven to relax.