Brisbane

The Best of Brisbane Day Tours For A Great Day Out in 2026

Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia’s Sunshine State is a popular destination for Australians and overseas visitors. Not only has it one of the best climates in Australia it has so much to offer the traveller. If you have chosen to visit Brisbane, you have chosen well.

From Brisbane river cruises to a Brisbane crime tour, Brisbane winery visits and Brisbane brewery tours we have included something for everyone to do.

Whether you are in Brisbane for a few days or a week or two there is plenty for you to do with an array of Brisbane Day Tours on offer that are just not your run of the usual tours on offer.

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Brisbane River Cruises

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

The Lone Pine Sanctuary is on 5 acres of land and it is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world.

You will board your cruise at Southbank for your tour that includes:

Buy tickets to this great combo package for Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and a Brisbane River Cruise – no better way to visit the sanctuary than by water!

  • Entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • Modern river boat cruise
  • See Brisbane’s riverfront highlights
  • Entertaining & informative commentary
  • Brisbane’s best animal attraction
  • 3 hours to explore the sanctuary

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Brisbane’s Crime Tour

Brisbane at night
Brisbane at night

Brisbanes True Crime Tour

Another night tour where you will need to have your wits about you.

Take a deep dark walk on the dark side and learn about Brisbane’s brutal and bloody past. Up alleyways, past Brisbane’s historical buildings and as you wander you will learn about those brawlers, fraudsters and those infamous men you would not want to meet in a dark alley. This Brisbane local tour will surely be memorable!

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Winery Tours

Winery tours Brisbane
Winery tours ex Brisbane to Mount Tambourine

Vino Bus – Full Day Winery Tour from Brisbane

The Vino Bus collects you in the morning (designated pick-up points) and transports you to Tambourine Mountain outside Brisbane.

During your full day tour you will:

  • visit 3 award-winning wineries
  • a distillery
  • a gourmet two-course lunch
  • scenic look out if the weather permits
  • snacks and water on board
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Full-Day Mount Tambourine Winery Tour from Brisbane

WINE TOUR INCLUDES

– Premium Experience
– Guided Tastings at each venue
– Cheese tasting* (Optional)
– Fudge tasting (Optional)
– A two-course gourmet lunch by an award-winning chef at a winery
– Scenic Lookouts along the way
– Photos of your day
– Newest vehicles
– Eco Friendly
– Door-to-door Service*
– Premium Cheese Platter – Premium Package
– Glass of Wine with lunch – Premium Package
– Hand made Chocolates – Premium Package

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Best of Brisbane Brewery Tour

Brewery tours Brisbane
Brewery tours around Brisbane

6 hours of beer tasting in Brisbane with lunch at either Milton Common or Sea Legs Brewery. But before you can think about lunch you will enjoy a guided tour and tasting at the Newstead Brewing Co followed by more beer tasting and if cider is on tap at the Green Beacon Brewing Co.

After lunch, there is one more brewery stop before you head back home.

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Dash of Brisbane Tour

If you haven’t got time for a 6-hour beer-tasting experience the Dash of Brisbane tour is just for you and it is only 4 hours long. You will enjoy the delights of beer tasting at three of the best breweries in Brisbane.

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Conclusion

We hope you have enjoyed our unique day tours from Brisbane article. Have you done any Brisbane day tours yet? We would love to know what was your best day trips from Brisbane.

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