Conference Tours - Optional
A number of optional conference tours are available on Wednesday 18th July. For further information and to book please visit the tour website or email or call the contact number provided
Click here to download a document outlining Brisbane's Best Tours
Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver an animal experience like no other.
Cuddle a koala, hand-feed our Asian Elephants, walk with a Sumatran Tiger and watch a crocodile launch from the waters edge. Australia Zoo is the ultimate wildlife adventure delivering conservation through exciting education.
Animal encounters, animal feeding, wildlife photos, tours and shows are scheduled daily - visit the website for times
Bookings: (07) 5436 2000
More information: Click here to visit the website
Lyn Nash
fundraiser@australiazoo.com.au
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
The Story Bridge Climb is a 2.5 hour experience at the very top ofBrisbane's iconic Story Bridge. The Bridge has been opened to the public for the first time in its 65 year history. This Brisbane tour is one of only 3 such experiences in the world with a journey of almost 1 kilometre up over the bridge's superstructure with a high point almost 80 metres above the Brisbane River.
From the summit of the Story Bridge Adventure Climb, enjoy uninterrupted views of Brisbane city, Glasshouse Mountains to the north, world heritage listed Lamington National Park to the south, west to Mount Cootha and views across Moreton Bay to the east.
Phone: 1300 254 627
Email: climbs@sbac.net.au
More information: Click here to visit the website
It is suggested that you make bookings up to 14-21 days before you intend to climb.
Brisbane Whale Watching
Brisbane Whale Watching invites you to come on board the magnificent ‘Eye-Spy’ for an encounter with the whales. Of all the great whales, the humpback is the most surface active displaying behaviour that will not only inspire you but leave you in awe. There quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty humpback than Brisbane’s Moreton Bay, recognised as one of the world’s best Whale watching areas.
Some of the benefits of whale watching in Moreton Bay are:
- GUARANTEED SIGHTINGS OF THE WHALES
- Only 2 vessels allowed in the marine park for Whale watching
- Regular sightings of other marine animals – e.g. pods of dolphins; green turtles; logger head
turtles - Calm clear pristine waters of the bay and surrounding waters
- Whales use the area to rest, bond and feed their young
- Same pods sighted 2 – 3 days
- Up close and personal
While keeping a lookout you’re given an excellent commentary from our onboard expert and female Captain, Kerry Lopez, which leaves you with a better understanding of these huge mammals.
Phone: (07) 3880 0477
Email: info@brisbanewhalewatching.com.au
More Information: Click here to visit the website
River City Cruises
Join Brisbane’s Sightseeing Cruise Specialists on our guided tour. More than just a “trip on the river”, our fully narrated daily sightseeing cruise will showcase the highlights of Brisbane.
Be entertained by our informative commentary and hear about Brisbane’s intriguing history and exciting future.
A perfectly timed cruise allowing you to see the best of Brisbane while still having plenty of time for your other sightseeing activities, a leisurely lunch at South Bank Parklands or some shopping in the Queen Street Mall.
Jump on board at Jetty A at Southbank Parklands as we cruise along the gorgeous Brisbane River to our destination “Newstead”. On the morning cruise, you have the option to disembark at Breakfast Creek and visit the historical Newstead House (Mon – Thurs) and it’s just a short stroll to the famous Breakfast Creek Hotel (arrive at Newstead at 1115 and depart at 1315).
Departs daily at 1030 and 1230 from Southbank Parklands Jetty A. Includes 1.5 hr sightseeing cruise, commentary of Brisbane's history, complimentary souvenir map, morning tea (1030 cruise only).
Phone: 0428 278 473
Email: info@rivercitycruises.com.au
More Information: Click here to visit the website
Cork 'n' Fork Winery Tour
Cork 'n' Fork Winery Tours will pick you up from your hotel for a small group winery tour in air-conditioned mini coaches. Visit wineries, vineyards and a distillery throughout the Mt Tamborine, Gold Coast Hinterland and the Scenic Rim region.
Phone: (07) 4041 3244
Email: admin@tourstogo.com
More Information: Click here to visit the website
Dolphin Express Safari
Let the Dolphin Express take you to hand feed rare Indo Pacific Humpback dolphins in the wild. Its the best place in Australia to hand feed wild dolphins. You can feed a wild dolphin while a friend takes a photo of you all for free. We then visit a very special rainforest with some of the biggest gum trees in the world (over 60 meters tall and more than 8 people holding hands around the base).
Phone: (07) 4041 3244
Email: admin@tourstogo.com
More Information: Click here to visit the website
1 Day Fraser Island Tour
Travelling north from Brisbane we pass the Glass House Mountains, inland from the Sunshine Coast, passing the gold mining town of Gympie before arriving at Rainbow Beach. From Rainbow Beach we take the 4WD bus on to the beach to meet our ferry at Inskip Point, where a short ferry ride will take us to the southern tip of Fraser Island.
Driving along Seventy Five Mile Beach we pass Eurong Beach Resort on our way to explore some of Fraser Island's rainforests and Freshwater lakes.
Our first stop is Lake Birrabeen, one of Fraser Island's beautiful crystal clear lakes. Take a swim in its pristine waters or stroll on the white sandy beaches.
Our next stop is Central Station to visit Fraser Island's lush subtropical rainforests. We take a fantastic 1 hour walk along the crystal clear flowing waters of Wanggoolba Creek and see the remnants of the now ceased logging industry for which Fraser Island was famous for.
Phone: (07) 4041 3244
Email: admin@tourstogo.com
More Information: Click here to visit the website
1 Day Moreton Island 4WD Tour
Explore the wilderness of Moreton Island National Park, with this exciting nature, bush and beach safari.
Depart Brisbane on this fully guided off-road adventure – an Eco-Experience on Moreton Island. Ferry Cruise down the Brisbane river to Moreton Bay Marine Park. Spot dolphins, fish, sometimes whales, dugong and turtles. Arrive at Moreton Island’s west coast and Sandy Beach – the world’s second largest sand island. Head south towards famous Tangalooma Resort, and their amazing shipwrecks for a photo or two. From here head inland to the desert, where you can experience sandboarding, reaching speeds of up to 60klmph. After this its time for a swim at Blue Lagoon, followed by a fresh picnic lunch (included). After lunch its time to visit the northern end of the island, visiting Queensland's oldest lighthouse. From here it is also a great vantage point to view dolphins, turtles, stingrays, sharks and whales (in season). After this its back across the island to the ferry for the return journey back to Brisbane.
Phone: (07) 4041 3244
Email: admin@tourstogo.com
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O'Reilly's Lamington National Park & Tree Top Canopy Tour
Experience the natural beauty of World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park on a Queensland day trip from Brisbane. You’ll visit an Alpaca farm, see unparalleled views from Mount Tamborine, watch for colorful birds, and enjoy a variety of rainforest activities at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, including a treetop canopy walk.
More Information: Click here to visit the website
Brisbane Afternoon City Tour, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary & Mt. Coot-tha
This tour takes you past some of Brisbane's historic buildings including the oldest "the Mill or Observatory." Get a feel for Brisbane's convict past before traveling through the leafy sub tropical suburbs. Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you will have the opportunity to "Cuddle a Koala".
Finish the afternoon with "top of the world" views of the city, bay and islands from Mt Coot-tha.
- See koalas, kangaroos and other wildlife.
- See the classic architecture of Brisbane homes
- Travel through trendy Paddington and past famous Lang Park Stadium
- Look down on the city from Mt Coot-tha
More Information: Click here to visit the website
