Brisbane:
Best eco tours
Brisbane is blessed to be surrounded by nature at all angles from expansive green spaces, national parks, and marine reserves. From The City right through to day-trip destinations around Greater Brisbane, you can enjoy wildlife, culture, and pristine natural in stunning settings. The best way to ensure we preserve and protect these one-of-a-kind environments is experiencing nature in its natural habitat. Here's where you can tread lightly for an immersive nature or eco-tour experience around Brisbane.
Nature and Eco Tours
Sunrover Tours
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
Adventure to wherever you’re dreaming of in South East Queensland with Sunrover Tours. This specialised service offers one-to-three-day tours of some of Brisbane’s most beautiful spots. Moreton/Mulgumpin,North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah, and Bribie Island are just some of the places that they offer to help you adventure through.
Eco Safaris
Specialising in private nature and wine tours, Eco Safaris offer suggested tours but can also tailor the day to suit your needs. Safaris encompass the best of Brisbane’s hinterland views and nature with access to private land and the ability to come face-to-face with amazing Australian wildlife.
The Glow Worm Caves
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
Visit the naturally illuminating Glow Worm Caves at Cedar Creek Estate on Tamborine Mountain on a guided tour through a purpose-built cave. The conservation initiative keeps the little wrigglers safe plus you can view the native frog and insect exhibit for free with your tour.
Queensland Day Tours
Family owned-and-operated, Queensland Day Tours specialises in guided half-day and full-day tours to major Greater Brisbane destinations, such as North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah, Tamborine Mountain, Springbrook and the Sunshine Coast, with a focus on the area’s considerable natural attributes.
Straddie Kingfisher Tours
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
Straddie Kingfisher Tours is founded on a passion for North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah and adventure. It’s a truly unique experience to see the magnificent island from every vantage point than by a 4WD Eco Tour with a barbeque lunch and swim on the beach.
Gondwana Guides
The award-winning Gondwana Guides ruffles feathers in a good way, specialises in birdwatching and wildlife tours in Queensland and Australia. Choose from day tours or longer that take in the unique bird life of Lamington and Girraween national parks, Lockyer Valley, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.
River to Bay Tours
Unlock a world of wonder and adventure among the natural wonders of Moreton Bay and Stradbroke/Minjerribah. Explore nature with guided walks and snorkelling or focus on heritage experiences. All River to Bay Tours feature scenic cruising and encounters with local marine life.
Bushwacker Eco Tours
Family owned and operated, Bushwacker Eco Tours offer nature-based walks and hikes to World Heritage Rainforests through Springbrook, Tamborine Mountain and Moreton Island/Mulgumpin. Explore some of the most beautiful walks in the world in awe-inspiring national parks.
JPT Tours
Discover the best Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast adventures through JPT Tours’ significant array of tour options. See wild dolphins at Tangalooma, wander O’Reilly’s Rainforest or lose yourself in the glow worm cave at the Natural Arch Cave for an unforgettable Brisbane Region trip.
Moreton Island/Mulgumpin shipwrecks
Australian Sunset Safaris
Picture yourself on a scenic 4WD day tour or paddling in a completely transparent kayak over sunken Moreton Island/Mulgumpin shipwrecks, seeing an abundance of fish and colourful coral through the bottom of your kayak? You can do it all with Australian Sunset Safaris.
Mr Day Tours
Let Val, Mr Day Tours himself, guide you around the beauty of South-East Queensland. Experience the beautiful city, golden beaches, lush rainforests, unique animals and beautiful parklands and gardens, and leave with long-lasting memories of your stay in this spectacular part of the world.
Bushwacker Eco Tours
Family owned and operated, Bushwacker Eco Tours offer nature-based walks and hikes to World Heritage Rainforests through Springbrook, Tamborine Mountain and Moreton Island/Mulgumpin. Explore some of the most beautiful walks in the world in awe-inspiring national parks.
See Moreton
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
Enjoy a day in tropical paradise with See Moreton on an eco-tour around the Moreton Bay Marine Park and Tangalooma Wrecks. On the migratory path of the humpback whale from June to November, the Marine Park is also home to dolphins, turtles, and dugongs all year round.
Araucaria Ecotours
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
Learn about Australian wildlife with Araucaria Ecotours’ wildlife experts as you travel from Brisbane to the rainforest, bushland, wetland, beach, mountains and the outback. Seek all kinds of native wildlife and join citizen science and conservation efforts on your tour.
Brisbane Whale Watching
(Ecotourism Australia certified and Quality Tourism Framework Sustainable Tourism accredited)
Brisbane Whale Watching invites visitors aboard its Eye Spy catamaran to cruise for cetacean-viewing opportunities in season with the only female captain to operate a whale-watching venture in the South Pacific region at the helm. See humpbacks in all their glory during seasonal migration.
4WD G’Day Adventure Tours
Experience the beautiful beaches of Bribie Island with G'Day Adventure Tours. See iconic Australian wildlife, be mesmerised by the tea-tree-stained lagoons of the area and learn the fascinating history of the island while exploring the World War II fortifications, only a short drive from Brisbane.
Park Tours
Embark on small-group walking tours to national parks and natural regions around Australia with Park Tours. Queensland walking holidays range from three to four-day short breaks, one-week hiking tours or extended walking tours of two to three weeks for travel to more remote areas.
Dolphin Wild Island Cruises
Take to the bay with Dolphin Wild Island Cruises. The incredible marine safaris will not only let you experience wild dolphin sightings, but you’ll also see dugongs and turtles swimming in the pristine island waters of Moreton Island/Mulgumpin while snorkelling around the Tangalooma Wrecks.
Nyanda Cultural Tours
Step back in time with Nyanda Cultural Tours led by First Nations tour guides. Visit Brisbane’s Nudgee Waterholes, Bora Ring and Bush Food Gardens site and learn cultural insights and stories and Indigenous history and witness cultural performance elements.
Tanga Tours
(EarthCheck certified)
If you love to take your adventures into crystal clear waters, then Tangatours has an activity for you. From snorkelling, parasailing, clear bottom kayaking and so much more, there is something so that everyone can enjoy the beautiful waters that Moreton Bay Island has to offer.
Yura Tours
Led by an experienced Quandamooka guide on Country, Yura Tours showcases the natural beauty and Indigenous culture of Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah. Be immersed in a cultural island experience that traverses driving, whale-watching, and walking tours.
Spicers Scenic Rim Trail
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
Immerse yourself on a breathtaking journey in the undiscovered Scenic Rim through a 2-to-6-day sustainable journey. Spicers Scenic Rim Trail is inclusive of the guided walks through the trail, beautifully unique eco accommodation and delicious food and wine.
Tangalooma Whale Watching
(EarthCheck certified)
Between the months of June to October you can take the opportunity to witness the incredible marine giants up close and personally. Tangalooma Whale Watching operates 7-days a week throughout this season and provides educational commentary by an Eco Ranger.
Riverlife Adventures, Brisbane River
Nature and Eco experiences
Riverlife Adventures
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
From abseiling to kayaking Riverlife Adventures has all your entertainment sorted in the most eco-friendly way. Located at the Kangaroo Point cliffs, you don’t need any previous experience or equipment as Riverlife supplies everything you need.
Walkabout Creek Adventures
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
If you are looking for a quick escape from the city, you can explore the serene Enoggera Reservoir by just a 20-minute drive from The City. You can explore this area by kayaking, standup paddle boarding or even mountain biking by hiring the equipment from Walkabout Creek Adventures.
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
This picturesque adventure will take you up into the trees for a bird’s eye view over privately owned rainforest in stunning Tamborine Mountain. Traverse 1.5km of steel bridges as you soar high above Cedar Creek and the tree canopies on the thrilling Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk.
Country Charm Discovery Tour
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
The Country Charm Discover Tour offers a self-drive, three-day itinerary to the pristine Scenic Rim with visits to national parks, with specialised interpretation of the flora, fauna, and landscapes; boutique agritourism operations (including a vineyard tour); wildlife safari and a heritage site.
Nature and Eco Stays
Spicers Hidden Vale
Tucked away in Ipswich, Spicers Hidden Vale offers sumptuous accommodation and a host of eco-friendly adventures. Join the resident Field Guide on a guided Nature Walk of the property that delves into the history, geology and ecology of the area and spy koalas at the onsite sanctuary.
Spicers Canopy
(Ecotourism Accredited as part of the Spicers Scenic Rim Trail)
Escape the city life and swap camping for glamping at Spicers Canopy for an intimate, safari-style experience through the Scenic Rim. This permanent glamping campsite promises no cars, computers or TVs – and limited mobile coverage – for a premium adventure. Nature by day, luxury by night.
Binna Burra Lodge
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
Located in Lamington National Park, Binna Burra Lodge is ensconced in the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforest and home to a plethora of wildlife. Enjoy an eco-stay high above sea level in either rainforest campsites or safari tents or opt for views for days from the luxury Sky Lodges.
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
On the other side of Lamington National Park, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is an eco-haven in a birding and waterfall paradise in the hinterland. Visit to seek out wildlife encounters, glow worm experiences, guided walks, e-bike tours, stargazing and much more.
Mt Barney Lodge
(Ecotourism Australia certified)
Connect with Country at Mt Barney Lodge in the ancient landscapes of the Scenic Rim, which offers an immersive three-day Yarriba Dreaming journey. Walk, share stories, learn traditional First Nations ways of living, and consider your place in nature on this immersive environment.
Tangalooma Island Resort
(EarthCheck certified)
Incredible beachfront accommodation surrounded by luscious gardens and national parks; this resort truly makes you feel like you are on an island off Australia. Tangalooma Island Resort has an array of accommodation types, activities, and day trips available for everyone.
