Top Queensland Cultural Tours - page 4

Learn about a side of Queensland’s history that’s all too often forgotten with the help of a Taribelang Bunda guide to tell you all about Aussie life prior to colonisation. Taste local flavors, learn how traditional items such as the Boomerang were used, and get an insider’s look at Indigenous culture that lots of travelers miss out on.

Explore ancient Egypt's mysteries on a guided sunset tour of Tomb of the Pharaohs in the heart of Cairns. This exclusive experience offers an incredible insight into the 3,000 year history of ancient Egypt while walking through the recreated tombs of the Pharaohs and their Queens. Learn about the daily rituals and funerary practices of the ancient Egyptians. - 1.5-hour guided tour wit exclsuive after-hours access to the Tomb of the Pharaohs - Discover 11 burial chambers and learn about ancient Egyptian funerary practices - Optional 3 course Egyptian themed dinner at our onsite Squires Loft Cairns aquatic themed restaurant (Child menu is 2 Course)

Spot wildlife such as dolphins, turtles, and whales (in season) on this hassle-free day trip from Brisbane to Stradbroke Island. Enjoy other activities a BBQ on the beach and a walk to see koalas, all without the stress of having to make transport connections or buy ferry tickets yourself. A fun, relaxed day out in nature for the whole family.

Join us to explore the history and cultural significance of the majestic Cathedral Fig and Lake Barrine on the Atherton Tablelands on this 2-hour private tag-along tour. You meet your guide at the Cathedral Fig Tree carpark in Danbulla National Park where you will take a guided cultural walk through the rainforest to learn about the traditional rainforest Aboriginal lifestyles, and the role that fig trees play in cultural practices. Here you will also view a cultural display and presentation to learn about tools and weapons, foods, and traditional seasons. Getting back in your vehicle, you will follow your guide to Lake Barrine, just a 15-minute drive down the road. Gather by the lakeside where your guide will explain the creation story of the lake in Yidinji belief, and how the story is confirmed through scientific evidence. You will also take a short walk to view two ancient Kauri Pines and learn about the region's timber harvesting history, and its lasting impacts on the rainforest.

Explore the historical and natural attractions of the Atherton Tablelands on this small-group day tour from Cairns. Look for native wildlife in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforest; see wallabies at Granite Gorge Nature Park; take a boat cruise on Lake Barrine; and learn about Australia’s history at Herberton Historic Village. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Cairns is included.

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come and explore the lush tropical rainforest, mangrove & mudflats of Tropical Queensland. Join a Kubirri Warra clan member on an authentic coastal adventure across the beach, mudflats, and mangroves of their ancestral fishing grounds. Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods and try your hand at throwing a traditional fishing spear! Stroll along trails and elevated boardwalks through the World Heritage Listed rainforest as your driver guide shares stories and insights. Afterwards enjoy a delicious lunch infused with bush flavours served in the Mayi Café. Explore how Dreamtime stories about animals, the environment, and language are expressed through cultural art. Binna will personally guide you through his painting techniques as you create your own small canvas to take home.

Combine nature, culture, and food in one seamless day on an adventure from Cairns. Enjoy guided walks through the Cattana Wetlands, a Djabugay cultural ranger–led visit to Barron Falls, lunch and tastings of coffee and liqueur at Australia's oldest coffee plantation, as well as an unforgettable Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey over World Heritage–listed rainforest.

Journey from the buzzing cityscape of Brisbane to the ancient rainforests of the Daintree, designed for those seeking a boutique, comfort-first experience. This small-group journey blends iconic Queensland highlights with off-the-beaten-path gems, from the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays to crater lakes, tropical waterfalls, and ancient rainforests. Whether you're snorkeling vibrant coral gardens, gliding above the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail, or connecting with First Nations culture in Mossman Gorge, every day brings new, unforgettable experiences. With quality accommodation, domestic flights included, and a relaxed pace, you'll explore at your own leisure, with plenty of free time to soak in the sights or unwind by the pool. This is a perfect way to experience the very best of tropical Australia, all while enjoying insider access, stunning landscapes, and a chance to immerse yourself in nature and culture.

Take two days to explore the Cairns region on a group tour that visits the Atherton Tablelands and Daintree Rainforest. Go to spectacular national parks with waterfalls, lakes, volcanic craters, and ancient rain forest tracts, stopping at destinations such as Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Mossman Gorge, and Lake Eacham Crater Lakes National Park. Includes two lunches, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Kuranda Scenic Rail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience. Indulge in a tasty lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savour the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations. To complete your day board the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail. Pass through 15 tunnels, over 37 bridges and past cascading waterfalls, as you wind through the stunning Barron Gorge National Park.

Explore the Great Barrier Reef and a lush island rain forest on this catamaran tour to Green Island from Cairns. Create your own perfect day on this protected coral cay with a variety of activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, Seawalking, nature walks, and tours on a glass-bottom boat. Upgrade to include a delicious buffet lunch on board the catamaran and/or a ride in a semi-submarine. It’s a fantastic way to discover the underwater wonders of the world’s most famous reef.

Discover Brisbane through its stories, hidden corners, riverfront paths, and evolving city culture on this relaxed small-group walking tour through the heart of the Brisbane. Beginning and finishing at King George Square, this experience explores many of Brisbane’s key highlights including City Hall, Queen Street Mall, Post Office Square, the Brisbane Arcade, Burnett Lane, Anzac Square, and riverside sections of the city centre. Along the way, your local guide shares stories about Brisbane’s history, transformation, sporting culture, architecture, and how the city evolved from a quiet country town into one of Australia’s fastest-growing capitals. Designed as a conversational walk-and-talk experience, the tour moves at an easy pace with regular stops for photos, stories, and local recommendations. Perfect for travellers wanting a relaxed and authentic introduction to Brisbane and its city highlights.

Where skyline meets surf and neon meets nostalgia, this self-guided Gold Coast walking tour takes you from the buzzing heart of Surfers Paradise to the laid-back soul of Burleigh Heads. You’ll trace powdery beaches pressed right against glass towers, step inside wax museums and illusion worlds, soar in indoor wind tunnels, and rise 77 floors above the Pacific for horizon-stretching views. Along the way, uncover stories of swampland ambition, disco-era glamour, casino glow, cultural reinvention, and Indigenous roots beneath the sand. From arcade lights to rainforest trails, this is the Gold Coast in full contrast, bold, breezy, and impossible to ignore.

Experience the magic of the tropics with the Deadly After Dark Sunset Cruise, an unforgettable journey with our company. As the sun sets over the stunning waters of Cairns harbor, immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Mandingalbay Yidinji people. Enjoy traditional storytelling, cultural presentation from Traditional Owners, Crocodile spotlighting and delicious bush-inspired canapés under the starlit sky. This unique cruise blends breathtaking scenery with deep cultural connections, offering an evening of relaxation, discovery, and celebration. Step aboard and experience the spirit of country after dark!

Take a Walk down Vice City... Beautiful one day - deadly the next - and corrupt the day after that. Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of a criminal but alluring past. Visit the Headquarters of the Underworld Kingpins of the 1980s. Learn the location of the casinos that didn't exist. Drop into the Whisky Au Go Go Nightclub Firebombing of 1973 Re-enact sting operations from years gone by. Uncover the complete history of the Fitzgerald Inquiry's Corruption Commission Book your ticket for a unique investigation into the corruption that scourged this fine city. Travel to the Fortitude Valley, a rough and tumble place where the lights of Bris-Vegas shone the brightest during its most corrupt era. Forget the fake news stories about Brisbane, and join us for a memorable trip down the glamourous, glitzy and corruption-laden past. ...vices the city tried to forget...

Brisbane’s South Bank is often considered the city’s cultural and dining heart. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how this area evolved from originally a convict work site and then a rough waterfront of wharves and rowdy pubs into Brisbane’s most loved destination. The tour begins at the Nepalese Peace Pagoda, a remarkable structure hand-carved by 160 Nepalese master craftsmen, entirely without nails or power tools. Along the way you'll encounter some of South Bank’s more whimsical touches, like the upside-down elephant sculpture. You'll have a chance to immerse yourself in the Aussie lifestyle at parklands, beaches, and relaxed outdoor living at places like The Boat Pond, Streets Beach, River Quay Green, and Picnic Island. The tour ends at the historic Plough Inn, where you can enjoy a classic Aussie meal at an iconic and historic pub with live music – and, of course, plenty of cold beer and refreshments.

This self guided audio tour takes you around Coochiemudlo Island. The island appears uninhabited, sitting just off the seaboard of Greater Brisbane, but stroll through the 'Emerald Fringe' that hides this place and you'll discover why it's one of Australia's best kept secrets. Just one hour from Brisbane's central business district, sink your toes in the sands of iconic Morwong Beach, and share the slower pace of this special place. Island resident and local Heritage Society member David Paxton narrates this journey into Quandamooka country, where sites of ancient Aboriginal culture and tales of settlers and farmers are woven into the ongoing conversation to interpret and understand this unique landscape.

Discover the hidden stories of Brisbane's dark past on this immersive tour. Walk in the footsteps of early convicts, explore historic sites, and learn about the harsh realities of life under penal settlement rule. Uncover the legacy of convict labor etched into the city's fabric. A journey through Brisbane's convict history like never before! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

Uncover Brisbane's Dark Secrets - Embark on a fascinating self paced walking tour through the city's hidden history. Explore haunted sites, discover chilling tales, and find out the untold stories of convicts, politicians, and outcasts that shaped Brisbane's past. From the Battle of Brisbane to whispered ghost stories, delve into the shadows of this vibrant metropolis. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

From St John’s Cathedral to Kangaroo Point Cliffs, this Brisbane self-guided walk blends heritage, river views, and skyline moments with effortless charm. Wander past St Andrew’s Uniting Church Brisbane, reflect at ANZAC Square Brisbane War Memorial, stroll through Queen Street Mall Brisbane, and admire Saint Stephen’s Cathedral Brisbane. Breathe deep in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, rise above it all at Sky Deck Brisbane, explore Brisbane Arcade and King George Square Brisbane City QLD, and cross the striking Kurilpa Bridge Brisbane. Discover art at the Gallery of Modern Art Brisbane Australia, relax in South Bank Parklands Brisbane, pause at the Nepalese Peace Pagoda Brisbane, dip into Streets Beach Brisbane, and finish overlooking the river at Kangaroo Point Brisbane.

Explore ancient Egypt's mysteries on a guided sunset tour of Tomb of the Pharaohs in the heart of Cairns. This exclusive experience offers an incredible insight into the 3,000 year history of ancient Egypt while walking through the recreated tombs of the Pharaohs and their Queens. Learn about the daily rituals and funerary practices of the ancient Egyptians. At the conclusion of your tour enjoy a 3-course dinner at the onsite Squires Loft Cairns aquatic-themed restaurant. - 1.5-hour guided tour wit exclsuive after-hours access to the Tomb of the Pharaohs - Discover 11 burial chambers and learn about ancient Egyptian funerary practices - 3 Course dinner at Squires Loft Cairns aquatic themed restaurant

K’gari, the world’s largest sand island, beckons with its stunning lakes and lush rainforests. This day tour immerses you in the island's natural beauty, featuring stops at iconic sites like Lake McKenzie. With small group sizes and expert guides, this tour promises an engaging and informative adventure for nature lovers and families alike. - Visit top attractions such as Lake McKenzie and the Rainforest - Travel in comfortable 4x4 vehicles with panoramic views - Enjoy personalized attention from knowledgeable guides in small groups (10-24 passengers) - Full-day tour from Rainbow Beach, with comfortable seating and individual air conditioning

K’gari, the world’s largest sand island, beckons with its stunning lakes and lush rainforests. This day tour immerses you in the island's natural beauty, featuring stops at iconic sites like Lake McKenzie. With small group sizes and expert guides, this tour promises an engaging and informative adventure for nature lovers and families alike. -If tides and conditions allow, we'll drive via Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach. - Visit top attractions such as Lake McKenzie and the Rainforest - Travel in comfortable 4x4 vehicles with panoramic views - Enjoy personalized attention from knowledgeable guides in small groups (10-24 passengers) - Full-day tour from Noosa or Rainbow Beach, with comfortable seating and individual air conditioning

Discover the hidden gem of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) on this enriching cultural day trip from Meanjin (Brisbane). Guided by the proud Quandamooka People, immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom and stories tied to the land and sea. Experience breathtaking landscapes, sacred sites, and iconic Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, and seasonal humpback whales. Visit the world’s oldest known day spa, Tea Tree Lake, and enjoy stunning views from tranquil beaches and dramatic headlands. - Duration: 8 hours of cultural immersion on North Stradbroke Island - Enjoy guided exploration of sacred sites and natural wonders - Spot unique wildlife in their natural habitat - Connect with the Quandamooka culture through storytelling and traditions