Top Queensland Classes & Workshops

Relax and get creative without worrying about supplies or experience at this paint-and-sip ceramics workshop. Bring your own favorite drink and follow simple, step-by-step guidance as you decorate your piece in a laidback studio setting. Perfect for beginners and casual artists alike, this session makes it easy to unwind, try something new, and leave with a finished artwork you can proudly take home.

Skip the typical sightseeing tour and try something different with this Turkish mosaic lamp-making workshop. Meet your group and instructor at an art studio in the Fortitude Valley neighborhood of Brisbane, and learn to lay mosaic tiles for your own Turkish lamp. Your instructor guides you every step of the way and provides apple tea with Turkish delights and homemade shortbread cookies.

Create a memory that lasts a lifetime with a small-group resin art class in the heart of Brisbane. Get personalized attention from your teacher as you craft a keepsake from start to finish—from mixing the resin to adding the final details. With a light snack and tea or coffee included, all you need to do is let your creativity flow.

What better place to learn to surf than at Surfers Paradise on Queensland’s Gold Coast? Master the basics, practice standing up on your board, and catch your first wave with this beginner-friendly 2-hour surf class. Pick a morning or afternoon start time to suit your schedule. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you can feel comfortable in the water and make real progress.

Don't miss the chance to learn how to surf when you're in Noosa during this 2-hour small-group lesson. Whether you're a beginner or advanced surfer, you'll enjoy a structured class with a low student to instructor ratio and follow a specially designed 1-2-3 teaching method that results in most students standing on the board during their first lesson.

Wesley Taylor Art Studios present the new ‘Paint & Sip’ sessions. These are two-hour art lessons with all art materials supplied. What’s more? You get to take your self-made masterpiece home! Sessions run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Food and Drinks for separate purchase, not included. The Studio is bring your own drinks and food, byo.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, the Sunshine Coast is a beautiful place to do it. Experience the thrill of catching your first wave at one of Australia’s most legendary surf spots during a surfing class in Noosa Heads. With all equipment provided and personal attention from a professional surf instructor, you’ll be taking to the waves in no time. Small groups keep the lesson personal.

Come alone, bring a friend or bring the whole family! Kids 9yrs+ with a passion for cooking are very welcome! Novice level and up – anyone can learn this. Enjoy our Asian St Food Cooking Class and end the class feasting on everything you've made. Ideal for everyone from novices to seasoned cooks, this class emphasizes a hands-on experience in a friendly environment. Gather with fellow food enthusiasts, share recipes, and enjoy the fruits of your labor in a communal meal. With a fully licensed bar, you can sip on a glass of wine while perfecting your culinary skills.

Learning the Ancient Art of Blacksmithing and taking your work home with you. This class is beginner-friendly, no experience is required. This class is great for solos or groups and is a perfect gift for a friend or loved one.

Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. Climb aboard a superyacht in Cairns and set sail to two different outer reef locations. Explore the colorful world underneath the water, and snorkel or dive for a closer look. A delicious barbecue lunch and light refreshments are included.

Enjoy a full-day tour of the stunning Whitsunday Islands, traveling on a sturdy motorized raft to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Beach. Choose from two tours that offer either more snorkeling or more beach time. Gain exclusive access to secluded spots where you can snorkel around pristine coral reefs, and take a walk with your guide in the national park to a lookout point with spectacular views.

Feel the thrill of catching a wave at one of Australia's most famous surf hotspots when you sign up for this 2-hour beginner surf lesson at The Spit in Surfers Paradise. Master the basics under the guidance of an expert instructor, and have fun in the process. Changing rooms, safe storage areas, and outdoor showers are also available to you.

A great way to kick off the weekend, this Friday night art class in the heart of Brisbane is fun, social, and creative—and you can even enjoy snacks and drinks while you paint (at own cost). Led by a local artist, this class will help you rediscover your innate creativity, find your flow, and forget the stresses of the week. Ideal for beginners, you’ll also learn some tricks of the trade and hone your artistic skills.

Spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef at two different snorkel and dive sites on this luxury catamaran cruise from Cairns. Travel in style aboard a fast, comfortable catamaran to the outer edge of Upolu Reef, "Wonder Wall," and the Upolu Cay reef area, where you can choose to snorkel or dive (additional cost) and observe the coral that's teeming with colorful fish. Refuel with a buffet lunch on board the catamaran, ensuring there's

Get active in beautiful surroundings while developing your skills on this basic-to-intermediate stand-up paddleboarding lesson and guided tour. Learn all you need to know to paddle safely, then cruise the warm, clear waters of Double Island lagoons. Spot turtles, dolphins, rays, fish, crabs, and birds along the way. Cap off your experience with a 4-wheel drive beach adventure.

Double Island Point is one of the best places in Australia to surf, and this half-day tour from Noosa is ideal for surfers of all levels. Follow the Great Beach Drive to the island by 4WD, and enjoy magnificent views of uncrowded point break waves that you can ride for hundreds of feet, even as a beginner. Need more guidance? Upgrade to add a group or private surf lesson.

Visit two of the most popular wildlife venues in the Cairns area with this combo admission to the Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld. Aussie animals are renowned for various reasons—from adorable (koalas) to elusive (wombats). You’ll have the chance to see an array of wildlife. Some activities are an additional fee.

Tackle the waves during a morning or afternoon surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. First, receive a safety briefing and basic instruction on the sand before heading into the water. You'll be provided with a long-sleeve rash shirt or a wetsuit (depending on the season), a soft beginner surfboard, leg ropes, and sunscreen. You’ll be able to continue practicing your technique on your own after catching some initial waves.

Create more than a souvenir create a piece of jewellery that tells your story. Our Sip & Jewel Workshop is a unique Gold Coast experience where you’ll have total creative freedom to design your own ring, pendant, or charm using the ancient lost wax technique. Unlike traditional jewellery workshops, there are no templates or set designs to follow. You’ll shape, carve, and personalise your wax design with guidance throughout the 2.5hours, bringing your own ideas to life. Choose your textures, details, and optional gemstone upgrades to make your piece truly personal. After your workshop, your creation begins its transformation. We’ll professionally cast your wax design into solid sterling silver, hand-finish and polish your piece, while keeping you connected through photos of the process along the way. Your finished jewellery will then be sent to you to treasure as a lasting memory of your Gold Coast experience.

Tackle the grade II and III rapids of the Barron River on this adrenaline-pumping half-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Prepare to get wet and wild as you hurtle over the rapids, then float downstream past the jagged cliffs, plunging ravines, and lush rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park. Best of all: With full instruction provided, this tour is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.

Learn to surf on Australia’s famed Coolangatta Beach with this small-group lesson. Throw on a long-sleeve rash guard or wetsuit (depending on the season) and receive a safety and training briefing from a professional surf instructor. Get comfortable catching a few waves on a soft beginner board, then work on standing up by the end of the lesson.

Experience the thrill of a half-day whitewater rafting trip on the Barron River from Cairns, Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Wet Tropics as you raft through tropical terrain, including highlights such as Barron Falls. There's no need to worry about gear or experience, as your guide provides all necessary rafting equipment and paddling instruction—so you can focus on having fun.

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.