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Brisbane: Best eco tours

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Brisbane is blessed to be surrounded by nature at all angles from expansive green spaces and urban bushland to stunning national parks, marine reserves and heritage-listed sites. From The City right through to day-trip destinations around Greater Brisbane, you can enjoy wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and pristine natural attributes in stunning settings. The best way to ensure we preserve and protect these one-of-a-kind environments is on an eco tour with expert guides. Here's where you can tread lightly for a naturally immersive eco tour experience around Brisbane..

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk 

This eco 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 . 

The Glow Worm Caves  

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.

Sunrover Tours  

Adventure to wherever you’re dreaming of in SEQ with Sunrover Tours . Moreton/Mulgumpin and North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah are obviously highlights but they’ll also trek you to Springbrook Rainforest and Bribie Island if that’s where your heart’s set.

A close up shot of three people preparing for beach fishing at North Stradbroke Island.

Straddie Kingfisher Tours  

Straddie Kingfisher Tours  is founded on a passion for North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah and adventure. There’s no better way to see the sights – every vantage point and every animal – than on a 4WD Eco Tour with a barbecue lunch and swim on the beach, every time. 

Eco Safaris  

Specialising in private nature and wine tours, Eco Safaris offer suggested safaris but can also tailor a tour to suit. 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. 

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. 

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. 

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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. 

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See Moreton  

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.

Country Charm Discovery Tour  

The Country Charm Discover Tour offers a self-drive, two-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.

Gondwana Guides  

The award-winning Gondwana Guides ruffles feathers in a good way, specialises in birdwatching and wildlife tours in Queendsland 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. 

JPT Tours  

Discover the best Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast adventures through JPT Tours ’ significant array of tour options. Hand-feed 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. 

An image of driver in front of 4WD on beach with G'Day Adventure Tours.

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. 

Araucaria Ecotours  

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. 

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 eco marine safaris will not only net you wild dolphin sightings, but you’ll also see dugongs and turtles swimming in the pristine island waters of Moreton Island/ Mulgumpin while you snorkel around the Tangalooma Wrecks. 

Brisbane Whale Watching  

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. 

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. 

Group discussing Native Flora on Yura Tours - Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

Yura Tours  

Led by an experienced Quandamooka guide on Country, Yura Tours  showcases the natural beauty and Indigenous culture of Stradbroke/Minjerribah. Be immersed in a cultural island experience that traverses driving, whale-watching and walking tours. 

Brisbane Nature Tours 

With an abundance of tour options to choose from in various locations from the rainforests to coastlines, Moreton Bay to North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah, Brisbane Nature Tours has something for everyone. 

Nature Freedom

Nature Freedom offers inclusive outdoor activities that are enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their abilities. These accessible outdoor adventures are offered in a range of locations across Brisbane and the surrounding regions and include paddling, bushwalking and green thumb crafts. 

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. 

Binna Burra Lodge  

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  

On the other side of Lamington National Park,  O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat  is an eco-haven in a birding and waterfall paradise on the Gold Coast hinterland. Visit to seek out wildlife encounters, glow worm experiences, guided walks, e-bike tours, stargazing and much more. 

Spicers Canopy  

Escape the city life and swap camping for glamping at  Spicers Canopy  for an intimate, safari-style experience through the Scenic Rim. This permanent glampsite promises no cars, computers or TVs – and limited mobile coverage – for a premium adventure. Nature by day, luxury by night. 

People crossing river, O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Scenic Rim

Mt Barney Lodge 

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. 

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