Top Queensland Nature and Wildlife

Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with migrating whales on this half-day cruise from Brisbane, available only between June and November. Set sail around Moreton Bay on a luxurious high-speed catamaran and tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board as you soak up the scenery. Finally, keep your camera to hand as you spot humpback whales swimming and breaching beside the ship – a rare opportunity to spot the gentle giants in their natural environment.

Learn about geological history, local wildlife, and early explorers during a 1-hour Cathedral Cave tour at Capricorn Caves. Walk through the Zig Zag passage, cross a suspension bridge in the rain forest, and take in the underground splendor of the cave system.

Wooroonooran specialises in travelling to lesser known, but equally magnificent regions, which means we visit areas with less crowds and have more time in each location. We offer itineraries which includes World Heritage Rainforest walks, Crocodile viewing, bird watching, swimming opportunities and always provide a delicious meal as part of our tours. We aim to provides more of a first hand natural experience and provide guests more time immersed in the natural environment. Lifelong memories are created to take back home with them. We offer the unique advantage in Cairns. We specialise in supplying the following language speaking drivers, English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

We invite you to visit the Daintree Discovery Centre, an award-winning world class interpretive facility that allows visitors easy access to every level of the Daintree Rainforest; from the forest floor to the upper most reaches of the canopy. Established in 1989 the centre is widely recognised as a leader in the field of ecotourism, and in particular, environmental conservation. It provides an excellent introduction to the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest. The Daintree Discovery Centre is located in the heart of the Daintree rainforest, an easy 2 hour drive north of Cairns along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world.

Explore the natural beauty and history of Moreton Island on this guided excursion. After heading out on a Supercat ferry, step into a wetsuit before a boom netting ride and an optional snorkeling and fish feeding tour. Kick back at the beach, go swimming, and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch. Finish the day searching for marine life and learning about the region’s nature and history from a knowledgeable local guide.

We explore the rifts on Rangelands Station before enjoying the spectacular views from the sunset lookout. Bring your own drinks to enjoy at sunset and I'll provide the nibblies. Tour start/finish times depend on sunset times during the year.

Journey through Winton's mesa country to the Dinosaur Stampede where 3300 dinosaur footprints were preserved 95 million years ago. Travel through grazing property to discover the hidden treasures of Merton Gorge and Lookout. Hear how this vast landscape came to be, how people have lived off the land, and about animals and plants of the region.

Explore North Queensland's Paronella Park with this admission ticket. Move through the lush forest, punctuated by fountains, secret staircases, tunnels, castles, and bridges at your own pace. Darkness Falls Guided Tour and the Dream Continues Guided Tour are included in this admission ticket.  This ticket is good anytime during opening hours; most people spend around three hours for the full experience.

Journey through Winton's mesa country and Carisbrooke Station to the Dinosaur Stampede where 3300 dinosaur footprints were preserved 95 million years ago. Hear how this vast landscape came to be, how people have lived off the land, and about animals and plants of the region.

Bladensburg is one of the original homesteads of the area, now a national park. We take a look at some of the history and natural landscape of this park.

Leave your vehicle parked in Winton for the afternoon and join a tour to the Age of Dinosaurs Museum. Your tours/entry at the museum are included so no need to arrange things yourself, just hop on board with your camera!

Depart from the Porcupine Gorge Camping Ground helipad on a spectacularly scenic adventure flight over Australia’s little Grand Canyon. Witness the incredible contrast between towering cliffs of vibrantly coloured sandstone and the sparsely wooded, dry flat plains of the Savannah landscape. These sedimentary rocks, more than 500 million years in the making were carved out by Porcupine Creek, a meandering string of clear pools. We fly to the upper end of the basalt capped sandstone rock formation, an area only seen from the sky. Then it’s a final sweep of the canyon as your return to the landing pad. Includes complimentary water.

Enjoy an unforgettable close encounter with the marine life of Hervey Bay on this 4-5-hour cruise, including hotel pick-up. Step aboard the specially designed MV Whalesong and discover the bay’s majestic whales and dolphins with the help of an expert crew. As well as guaranteed whale sightings, you’ll have chance to spot dolphins, sea turtles and endangered dugong, plus a rainbow of tropical fish.

Experience the beautiful Daintree River on a guided cruise. Choose from a variety of tour options, including morning trips with complimentary coffee and slushies for children, a lunch excursion with a meat pie and a cold drink, and afternoon adventure with a glass of wine, beer, and snacks. See crocodiles and an array of beautiful birds.

A Segway tour offers an offbeat experience and the ability to cover more ground than walking. On this tour from Airlie Beach to Cannovale, you can zip along the Whitsunday Bicentennial Boardwalk, and glide by Pioneer Bay, Shingley Beach and the Coral Sea Marina while listening to your guide share insights into the area. Wrap up the tour with a stop for some dinner while watching the sun set over the Whitsunday Islands.

Discover the wild side of the Whitsundays on an adreniline-fuelled 3.5-hour Segway tour. Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then follow your guide on a scenic 5.5-mile (9km) tour through the Conway National Park. Glide along serene rainforest trails, following part of the Whitsunday Great Walk and hop off to enjoy morning tea overlooking Impulse Creek. Best of all: full instruction and practice time is provided and there’s no experience necessary, so anyone can give it a go!

Aquaduck & Paradise Jet Boating Gold Coast make a fantastic combination for families, couples and groups visiting the Gold Coast. The combination of the 55 minute Premium Adventure Ride and the 1 hour Aquaduck tour can be done on the same day or different days. The Aquaduck tour is an ideal way to see the sights of the Gold Coast from land and water. Suitable for all ages, the tour runs 5 times per day from the heart of Surfers Paradise. Paradise Jet Boating 55 minute adventure ride accesses exclusive Northern Broadwater and Marine park areas and offers more thrills, spins, slides, drifting and other exciting manoeuvres that jet boats are famous for. Have the opportunity to perhaps experience the magic of seeing dolphins in the wild, and enjoy a cruise by Sovereign Island's amazing waterfront mansions. Aquaduck departs from Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise and transfers are included to Paradise Jet Boating's departure point at Mariners Cove Marina.

Finally a tour that tells the stories behind the glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast! Secrets, Scandals and Sunsets is a fun look at the tales of the millionaire high flyers, fraudsters, celebrities and their lives on the Gold Coast complete with beer, bubbles and snacks. The one and a half hour tour is a fantastic way to celebrate summer, kicking off at 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays This tour is ideal for a pre dinner drink and some fun with your partner or a group of friends. From 15 years and above This is Aquaduck as you have never seen it before. Tickets include alcoholic or soft drinks and snacks. Please note you are unable to book on this site within 48hrs of travel. Please contact us if you wish to book within this timeframe.

Aquaduck & IFly Gold Coast make a fantastic combination for families, couples and groups visiting the Gold Coast. The combination of an Intro iFly experience and the 1 hour Aquaduck tour can be done on the same day or different days. The Aquaduck tour is an ideal way to see the sights of the Gold Coast from land and water. Suitable for all ages, the tour runs 5 times per day from the heart of Surfers Paradise. While iFly includes the unique and amazing experience of two flights in the indoor wind tunnel. The iFly experience can be done by anyone who is 3 - 103 years old. The experience takes 1.5 hours with your safety brief and equipment fitting done before your head to the wind tunnel with your trained professional skydive instructor. Aquaduck and iFly are both located in Surfers Paradise just 5 minutes walk apart.

Experience the Gold Coast’s beautiful Surfers Paradise on a tour aboard an amphibious Aquaduck. Bring the kids and hop aboard this unusual dual-purpose vessel for a jaunt along the area’s picturesque beaches and past local landmarks like Palazzo Versace and Marina Mirage. Then, enjoy a thrilling river cruise past the glitz of millionaire’s row as the Aquaduck transforms from a bus into a boat.

Consult with your dedicated personal tour guide to develop a hiking itinerary best suited to your group. With two national parks to explore, we offer trails with distance and difficulty ranging from 1km strolls to 20+km epics. Want to focus on waterfalls, ancient Antarctic Beech forests or a spectacular sunrise? Book a Private Tour and create your own unforgettable rainforest experience!

See the towering waterfalls, ancient rain forest, and natural beauty of Springbrook National Park on a full-day tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Experience the forest up close on a moderate hike to Twin Falls Circuit, 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.

Explore Queensland’s Lamington National Park on this small-group hiking tour with an experienced guide. Part of the UNESCO–listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Lamington boasts a pristine landscape of waterfalls, ancient trees, and native wildlife. Hike past Brush Box trees en route to Picnic Rock and then on to Elabana Falls before returning via the Tree Top Walk. Transportation from Gold Coast and Brisbane hotels is included. This tour is limited to 11 people to provide a small-group experience.

Some call Hervey Bay the Whale Watch Capital of the World for the migrating humpbacks which glide through between July and late October. Marvel at these playful 44-ton (40-tonne) mammals from the comfortable MV Amaroo catamaran with guaranteed sightings (conditions apply). While packages include morning or afternoon tea on board.