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South East Queensland

Cosmopolitan cities, surf beaches, lush hinterland, wine country and fertile farm valleys — all within easy reach of Brisbane.

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South East Queensland

Brisbane

River cruises, wildlife sanctuaries, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Moreton Island day trips and vibrant cultural precincts from Queensland's sunny capital.

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Gold Coast skyline and Surfers Paradise beach at dusk
South East Queensland

Gold Coast

Theme parks, whale watching, Lamington National Park, surf lessons and the glittering strip of beaches that define Australia's entertainment capital.

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Noosa Heads beach and national park on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
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Sunshine Coast

Noosa National Park coastal walks, Glass House Mountains, Eumundi Markets and the laid-back beach culture that sets the Sunshine Coast apart from the Gold Coast.

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Lamington National Park rainforest canopy walk in the Scenic Rim, Queensland
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Scenic Rim

Tamborine Mountain, Lamington National Park glow-worm caves, O'Reilly's rainforest lodge and the mountain villages of the McPherson Range.

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Green farmland and rolling hills of the Lockyer Valley, Queensland
South East Queensland

Lockyer Valley

Australia's Salad Bowl — farm-to-fork tours, indigenous bushfood experiences, artisan wine and cheese, heritage trails and horse riding just 90 minutes from Brisbane.

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Darling Downs agricultural landscape with fields and blue sky
South East Queensland

Toowoomba & Darling Downs

The Garden City in bloom, Carnival of Flowers, heritage rail journeys, and the sweeping agricultural grandeur of the Darling Downs plateau.

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Granite Belt vineyard with autumn vines and granite boulders near Stanthorpe
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Queensland Wine Tours

Granite Belt cool-climate cellar doors, South Burnett family wineries and tropical Far North Queensland wine experiences — all with tastings included.

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Why Queensland

Australia's Most Diverse Adventure State

No other Australian state packs this range of natural and cultural experiences into a single destination. Queensland is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites, countless islands, vast red outback, fertile wine regions and a coastline that stretches 7,400 kilometres — all with a warm subtropical climate year-round.

  • Great Barrier Reef — the world's largest coral ecosystem, visible from space
  • Daintree Rainforest — 180 million years old, older than the Amazon
  • 1,800+ islands including the Whitsundays, Fraser Island and K'gari
  • Outback Queensland — artesian springs, ancient fossils and open night skies
  • Gold Coast to Cairns — 2,200 km of Pacific coastline with world-class beaches
  • Year-round sunshine — 283 sunny days per year average across the state
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What Kind of Traveller Are You?

Queensland Has a Tour for Everyone

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Water & Reef

Snorkelling, diving, sailing, whale watching, island hopping and sea kayaking

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Nature & Wildlife

Rainforest walks, wildlife sanctuaries, birdwatching and indigenous ecology

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City & Culture

Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns — river cruises, galleries, markets and heritage

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Food & Wine

Granite Belt cellar doors, farm-to-fork experiences and gourmet regional trails

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Outback & Adventure

4WD expeditions, bush camping, fossicking and authentic outback culture

Trip Planning

Planning Your Queensland Tour

Everything you need to choose the right destination, season and tour style for your trip.

🌤 Best Season by Region

  • Reef & Tropical North — June–October (dry season, best visibility)
  • Outback Queensland — May–October (accessible roads, cool days)
  • Gold Coast & SE QLD — Year-round; Sep–Nov for whale watching
  • Whitsundays — April–September (calm seas, whale season Jul–Sep)
  • Granite Belt Wines — March–May (harvest) and Sep–Nov (spring)
  • Lockyer Valley — March–June (harvest season peak)

🚌 Getting There & Pickups

Most Cooee Tours Queensland tours offer pickup from one or more of these departure cities:

  • Brisbane — gateway to SE QLD, Outback and wine regions
  • Gold Coast — departs for Granite Belt, Lockyer Valley, day trips
  • Sunshine Coast — selected departures north and south
  • Cairns — base for Reef, Daintree and Atherton Tablelands
  • Airlie Beach — gateway to the Whitsundays

👥 Tour Styles

  • Day Tours — from $65 pp, no accommodation needed
  • Multi-Day Coach Tours — 3–11 days, all-inclusive comfort travel
  • Weekend Escapes — 2–3 days, perfect for couples and small groups
  • Private Tours — fully customised, your group only
  • Group Bookings — travel clubs, seniors groups, community organisations
  • Custom Itineraries — contact us to build your perfect Queensland trip
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What Queensland Travellers Say

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"The outer reef cruise was the highlight of our entire Australian holiday. Snorkelling with sea turtles, guided by a marine biologist who knew every fish by name — Cooee Tours made it completely seamless from start to finish."

— James & Karen, Edinburgh
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"The 11-day Outback tour was extraordinary — artesian hot springs at Cunnamulla and stargazing at the Charleville Observatory. I've travelled with many operators; Cooee Tours stands apart for how deeply their guides know Queensland."

— Margaret C., NSW
★★★★★

"Booked the Granite Belt wine tour for my wife's birthday — the winemakers came out personally at two of the cellar doors to meet our small group. That kind of access simply doesn't happen on a big coach tour. Highly recommended."

— David M., Gold Coast

Ready to Explore Queensland?

Browse tours for every Queensland destination — or talk to our team about building a custom itinerary that perfectly matches your travel style and dates.

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