Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley, Vignette Collection

No boat licence is required, so anyone can captain these eco-friendly boats—perfect for first-time skippers. With quiet, zero-emission electric motors, it’s a sustainable way to enjoy the Brisbane River without noise or fumes. Bring your own food and drinks for an unforgettable floating picnic. You may bring up to two alcoholic beverages per person, but the skipper must maintain a 0.00 BAC.

Includes:

• Safety briefing
• Map of operational area
• Life jackets and safety gear
• Private hire of vessel

Operates: Daily

Time: 9.00am

Duration: 1 hour self-drive boat rental

Price from $175 per group of 1-8 people

Make your own way to Brisbane’s Southbank district to board your boat. View the city’s skyscrapers, leafy suburbs, and waterside mansions pass by as your captain provides informative commentary about the sights.

Arrive at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and enjoy plenty of time to explore on your own.

More than 130 koalas reside at Lone Pine—the world’s largest koala sanctuary. Plus, you have the chance to visit the Platypus House to observe the elusive platypus.

The Birds of Prey show features owls, kites, and sea eagles, and colorful wild lorikeets fly in for feedings. Keep an eye out for Eastern Water Dragons—a lizard that grows up to three feet (90cm) long. Admire the working dogs at the sheepdog show as they round up sheep while responding to their master’s whistles, calls, and hand signals.

Meals are available for purchase on the river cruise and at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's cafe (own expense). After discovering Lone Pine, return to your boat for the cruise back to Southbank where your tour ends.

Includes:

• Food and drinks (available to purchase)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Koala Moments (Touch a Koala)bookings online

Operates: Daily 

Opening hours: 9.00am

Duration: 6hrs

Price from $135 per adult, $75 per child (3-13 years)

Spend an evening in Brisbane on a Sunset River Cruise along the Brisbane River, where you will have a guide to share with you all about the history and important landmarks along the way. You’ll see the attractions as you drift along, with the city lights in the background.

Includes:

• Snacks
• On-board restrooms

Operates: Thurs, Fri and Sat nights

Time: 6pm

Duration: 2hrs

Price from $69 per adult, $29 per child (6-15 years)

Benefit from a small-group tour as you discover the wines, food, and natural beauty of Mount Tamborine on this full-day tour from Brisbane. Save hours researching vineyards and planning logistics as a full itinerary is taken care of with door-to-door transport included. Along the way visit family-run wineries for guided tastings and curb hunger pangs with a sumptuous 2-course lunch.

Includes:

• Small Group Tour Maximum 13 people
• A sumptuous two-course lunch by an award winning chef at one of the wineries
• Fudge Tasting
• Door to Door Service.
• Guided tastings included at each venue

Operates:  DAily (except public holidays)

Time: 9.00am

Duration: 6 hours

Price from $379 per adult 

Start your Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure day or night climb 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Climbs depart from base headquarters at Howard Smith Wharves. After your expert guide describes the route and covers all-important safety procedures, you'll be safely attached to the static line. Then set off for the summit of this Brisbane icon, following your guide as your group ascends the eastern side of the bridge. Make your way up a steep incline to a top platform, reaching one of the two high points of the climb, each approximately 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. Enjoy uninterrupted, 360-degree views of the city skyline, spectacular on a twilight climb, and soak up the panorama including the Brisbane River, Moreton Bay, the Glass House Mountains, Mt. Coot-tha, and Lamington National Park in the distance. From the central platform, traverse the width of the bridge, high above six lanes of traffic. Your Story bridge adventure climb ends with the return to headquarters, where you receive one complimentary high-resolution group photo of your experience

Includes:

• Local guide
• 1 large group photo
• Safety demonstration

Operates: Daily (except public holidays)

Departs: Multiple departures during the day and early evening

Duration: 2 hrs

Price from $179 per adult, $139 per child (6-16 years)

After morning pickup from either Brisbane or Surfers Paradise, catch the ferry to Moreton Island. You might spot dolphins, migrating humpback whales, and other marine animals on the way to Moreton Island.

Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world. Travel by sturdy 4WD vehicle along the sandy beach to Tangalooma Wreck,s where you have a choice of activities.

Snorkel with your guide among the Tangalooma Wrecks, 15 ships that were purposely scuttled to create a break wall, now inhabited by colourful corals, tropical fish, sea turtles, and other critters. Alternatively, use the provided transparent bodyboards to look at the reef, or stay dry and enjoy the beach.

Refuel with a picnic lunch served on the beach, then hop into a transparent kayak and follow your guide on a tour of the Tangalooma Wrecks, watching an array of fish swim underneath your kayak.

Swap the sea for the sand as your guide steers your 4WD inland to reach the sand dunes. There, try sandboarding, an exhilarating sport that is comparable to tobogganing. Some people can reach speeds of up to 30 mph (50 kph) while zipping down the dunes.

If time allows after sandboarding, return to Tangalooma Beach for a swim before reboarding the ferry. Your tour ends with return to your starting point in Brisbane or Surfers Paradise in the evening.

(Please note: If conditions are unfavourable for snorkelling and kayaking, a 4WD island tour will be substituted.)

Includes:

• Life Vests for Non-swimmers
• Wetsuits
• Fully Guided Tour
• Transport by 4 Wheel Drive Bus on Moreton Island
• Jetski Assist for Non-swimmers
• Shuttle Bus Transfers from Brisbane Coach Terminal
• Sandwich lunch
• Kayaks, Sandboards & Snorkeling Equipment

Operates: Daily except Wednesday

Time: 7.00am

Duration: 6 hours 

Price from $219 per adult, $195 per child (4-13 years)

Jump off the ferry and immerse yourself in a special kind of island paradise with this full-day small-group tour of North Stradbroke Island from Brisbane. A great way to combine sightseeing with learning about the fascinating history and stories of the island, including its Traditional Custodians, the Quandamooka People, this full-day tour is entertaining and educational in equal parts. You’ll also have the chance to see koalas, manta rays, turtles, and dolphins in the wild.

Includes:

• Bottled water
• Ferry Crossing Return Ticket
• In-vehicle air conditioning

Operates: Daily (except public holidays)

Opening hours: 7.45am

Duration: 10hrs

Price from $165 per adult, $149 per child (7-13 years)

Animal lovers - this one’s for you. Enjoy a hassle-free day out to Australia Zoo with round-trip transfers from select Brisbane hotels. Ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, then get into the zoo quickly as admission is included. Once inside, benefit from at least six hours to explore, catch live shows, and spot a variety of creatures, including tigers, giraffes, crocodiles, kangaroos, and more.

Includes:

• • Driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off From 4 x Selected Hotels Marriott, Pullman Pullman Rydges South Bank

Operates: Daily (except public holidays)

Opening hours: 7.30am

Duration: 9hrs

Price from $209 per adult, $155 per child (3-14 years)