Cultural Tours in Brisbane

Explore beautiful North Stradbroke Island on this guided adventure from Brisbane. After a convenient pickup at the Roma Street Busway Station, hop on a ferry and head to Stradbroke. Search for koalas, kangaroos, whales, and other marine and wildlife, enjoy a delicious lunch, and stop by popular spots like Adder Rock Lookout and Brown Lake, where visitors can swim in its tea tree-infused waters.

Explore the world's oldest koala sanctuary after a cruise down the Brisbane River. Enjoy picturesque views of Brisbane's skyline and waterfront during a ride aboard the speedy Koala Express. Then spend time with 100-plus koalas at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Check out sheep dog and raptor shows, and feed wallabies, kangaroos, and other native species.

From Meeanjin (Brisbane City), cruise down Maiwar (Brisbane River) as local Aboriginal guides share dreaming stories of the land and waters. Enjoy an intimate weaving circle, learning local Aboriginal language and a display of ancient Indigenous artefacts on board. From Maiwar, traditional Yuggera Country, cruise into Quandamooka waters and across the bay to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). On Minjerribah, you will be welcomed with a traditional smoking ceremony. In a foreshore location of an ancient midden at Goompi (Dunwich), enjoy a guided walk identifying bush tucker and medicinal plants. Quandamooka chef will serve a lunch of native bush tastes and fresh seafoods under the shade of the gum trees. In the afternoon the Yulu-Burri-Ba Dance Group will play didgeridoo, sing and dance tribal songs to say yuwayi (farewell). On the return cruise to the city enjoy live acoustic tunes, Indigenous tasting platters and local Aboriginal artwork and gifts for purchase.