Top Brisbane Self-guided Tours

Avoid the boring ‘traditional’ guided tourist tour and instead opt for something different with this smart-device-based self-guided tour of Brisbane. After registering for the tour, receive a series of clues on your smart device, which slowly guide you around the city of Brisbane. This is a great way to explore the city while also having fun with your friends or significant other.

Step into a colorful mystery as you help Kid Quest search for the missing Sensi-Stone—source of all sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch. The magic of Brisbane becomes your playground as you solve puzzles and bring the city’s senses back to life! Follow story clues through central Brisbane, unlocking locations and completing challenges with a fun, kid-friendly narrative. You’ll explore real streets and landmarks at your own pace while using your phone to track your path, reveal storyline twists, and interact with on-screen characters like Pandi, Rocky, Sandy, and Zee. Each puzzle moves you closer to the truth—who took the Sensi-Stone? It blends a playful fantasy storyline with real-world discovery, encouraging families to explore, observe, solve, and learn together through Brisbane’s urban highlights. Perfect for families, curious kids, and travelers looking for lighthearted fun. Enjoy quality time outdoors, learn about the city, and complete your mission to restore the senses!

Start point: Queens Gardens (144 George St) - open the app and hit “Start.” Briefing in-app: your case file, suspects & how gameplay works (2–3 mins). Chapters: 10–14 bite-size missions guiding you through CBD highlights. Gameplay: decode ciphers, match details on buildings, choose story paths. Pacing: typical playtime ~90–120 minutes with optional cafe breaks. Finish: return towards Queens Gardens; get your team score & debrief screen. Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate. Walking: ~2–3 km on city pavements. Who it’s for: Couples, friends, families with older kids, team bonding.

Zip around Brisbane on a fun, self-balancing Segway. Cruise past Brisbane’s riverside sights, glide around the Southbank Parklands, and enjoy dramatic views of Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Choose from multiple tour durations and departure times to suit your schedule and budget. Best of all: full instruction and practice time are provided and there’s no experience necessary, so anyone can give it a go.

Instead of following a tour group around Brisbane, this self-guided trail game allows you to explore the city’s highlights at your own pace. Using your smartphone or tablet, access challenges and solve clues in order to progress around the city. The route showcases all sorts of local gems around South Bank—including cultural spots, parklands, and great places to eat and drink.

Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your ‘smart’ device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.

Rent your own wheels while in Brisbane for a fun spin around the city that lets you set your own pace. Choose to rent a bike, rollerblades or scooter from the friendly staff at the Kangaroo Point shop. Get pointers on good bike paths and routes through town, whether you want to make a short 1.5-hour jaunt to nearby hot spots such as South Bank, the City Botanic Gardens or New Farm Park, or keep your wheels for a full day or longer in order to see more.

Truly explore Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, one of Australia’s most beautiful cities, on this self-guided tour. You solve clues along the trail, accessed by your smart device. You can have some hints if needed, so don’t worry if you get stuck. This tour is great for visitors and locals alike, who will learn a lot about this city in about three hours.

An E-Trike makes cycling a breeze. Rediscover the joy of riding—without the lycra, the sweat, or the sore legs. Comfortable, stable, and seriously fun, an E-Trike transforms your holiday into an immersive, unforgettable, bucket-list experience. You get all the freedom and joy of cycling—minus the grind. E-Trike Tours are leisurely rides, reimagined for grown-up fun.

Start point: Lorraine Stumm Palmer Park - open the app and hit “Start.” Briefing in-app: your case file, suspects & how gameplay works (2–3 mins). Chapters: 10–14 bite-size missions guiding you through Gold Coast highlights. Gameplay: decode ciphers, match details on buildings, choose story paths. Pacing: typical playtime ~90–120 minutes with optional cafe breaks. Finish: return towards Kurrawa Park; get your team score & debrief screen. Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate. Walking: ~2–3 km on city pavements. Who it’s for: Couples, friends, families with older kids, team bonding.

Spend a fun day on the waters of the Brisbane River on this Jet Ski Safari. Your guide will sort you out with full safety briefing- no prior experience or license is required. You can cruise past the Botanical Garden, South Bank, millionaire properties, and check out the gorgeous Brisbane skyline. Jetskis can hold one or two persons, whatever you like.