Queensland 2026 Calendar of Events

Amazing experience to do while on GC. Saw loads of whales. 1st day was cancelled due to deal conditions so moved to following day.

We have had an excellent experience at Gold Coast lunch and sightseeing on the boat, food was delicious and the services was great. We definitely recommend this.

We had a fabulous day with Dean, he was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge of the island (our first time). Loved every minute, could have spent a lot more time there and will definitely be coming back. Lake Mackenzie was the highlight for us, just beautiful!

Excellent river tour on the Daintree, operator was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife, located a number of crocodiles, snakes and birds up close, boat is very quiet and allows close access, location was easy to get to.. great value and happy to recommend

Was an amazing day. We got to see so many different things and learnt so much from our guide Dean. He was funny and informative.

We did the 2-hour tour with David and it was absolutely worth paying for the extra hour!David is incredibly knowledgeable about the crocodiles, wildlife and the whole Daintree River environment. We saw so many crocodiles, and they were completely unfazed by the boat, which meant we were able to get incredibly close while still feeling completely safe.David has such a calm and lovely energy, and you can genuinely tell how much he loves what he does and cares about the crocodiles and the environment. We could have happily spent the whole day on the boat listening to him and exploring the river!The whole experience was fascinating, relaxing and so much fun. Thank you so much, David, for such a brilliant experience. We would absolutely recommend the 2-hour tour to anyone visiting the Daintree — it’s definitely worth the extra time!

The staff were friendly and the guide was amazing, she was knowledgeable and passionate. The displays were very clean and the signage was great. Highly recommend.

The Passion of Paradise crew under Captain Darcy are consummate professionals. Our day trip to the GBR was faultless from start to finish. Check in, directions and entrance to the boat were so warm and clear. Coffee & fruit upon boarding was such a nice welcome. The snorkelling equipment was clean and instructions great condition and instructions to be safe in the water were very clear, with the team watching out to keep us safe. The team got straight in with us to help guide any unsure swimmers and point out marine life we may have otherwise missed! Their commitment to customer service was evident when the swimming team got straight out and straight onto serving lunch, we were super grateful. The food at lunch time was impeccable and of super high restaurant standard- a stunning range of salads and hot food. On the journey back to land we had a 30 minute marine talk from one of the team, which was so so educational, concise and beautifully presented. The captains, skippers, chefs and stews have such an evident passion for hospitality and genuine care for their passengers. We have had an incredible day on board Paradise III, thank you to the incredible crew for such an unforgettable day! I cannot recommend this company, crew and day enough.

Great experience, the facilities are amazing and the crew are very accommodating. Make sure to bring sun protection and get there early enough to not hold up the rest of the group.

Had a lovely day out, despite the warning for 1.5-2mtr swell the ride was still quite smooth so dont let the big swell deter you. Our guides Chris & Georgie were great, kept the vibes up all day and were just lovely people. The price is up there but you do get the whole day out with lunch & afternoon snack included so worth it. We had a full boat the day we went but it wasn't over crowded. My daughters 9 & 14 had a ball and were amazed at how beautiful everything is. Highly recommend 👌🏻

Worth it. Would definitely recommend this. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Absolute great experience - from the staff picking us up, check in and our skipper for Thunderstruck (name of boat) Josh and helper Ally were just the best! Had a ball and would highly recomend.

Everything was great. Experience, crew, food

Very good experience, great food and the complimentary drink was fantastic.

Did the 1hr tour which was fantastic and well priced too. Jono the guide made it a great tour with his mix of humour and facts. Loved the LARC vehicle…

Excellent shuttle service by a female driver Quick and informative safety information A bit bumpy due to the winds but this just added spice to the experience Good information from the pilot Everybody got a window seat The pilot turned around so everybody got a super view over Whitehaven and the Heart Reef I highly recommend this experience It’s not cheap but it’s worth every cent I’m considering doing it again!