Top Trips

The day and weekend trips on this page are some of the most popular activities that you could enjoy in Brisbane and throughout Queensland. To find out more about what you can do, and for information about special events, speak to the Activities Officer on Level 4.   

 

 Sunshine Coast

Visit the famous Eumundi Markets, Noosa and Sunshine Coast beaches. Find out more and book online with Queensland Day Tours

 

 

 

 

 

 Stradbroke Island

Visit one of the world's largest sand islands. Sights include Brown Lake, Point Lookout, Amity Point, and Cylinder Beach. Find out more and book online with Queensland Day Tours.

 

 

 

 

 

 Moreton Island

Camp on beautiful Moreton Island. This 2-day trip includes sandboarding, snorkeling, and kayaking. You will see shipwrecks, dolphins, whales (in season) and turtles. 1 and 2-day trips are available

Find out more and book online with Sunset Safaris.  ICTE Students receive a 10% discount if you use code ICTE UQ19

 

 

 

Byron Bay

Travel to the beautiful beach town of Byron Bay and enjoy the ocean views along with a visit to the famous lighthouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Springbrook National Park

Go for a walk in one of the Gold Coast hinterland's beautiful rainforests and see waterfalls, the 'Natural Arch' and more! Find out more and book online with Queensland Day Tours

 

 

 

 

Two & Three Day Tours

 

 Fraser Island

Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island! Very beautiful and stretching 125km along the Queensland coast. Enjoy a rainforest walk, swimming in beautiful blue water with pure white sand, see a shipwreck and spot some wild dolphins, whales, turtles and even sharks! 2 and 3-day trips are available.

Find out more and book online with Sunset Safaris.  ICTE Students receive a 10% discount if you use code ICTE UQ19

 

 

 Great Barrier Reef, Lady Musgrave Island

Lady Musgrave Island is around 500km north of Brisbane and is one of the most unique coral lagoons on The Great Barrier Reef. Over a fabulous 2.5 day weekend, you will spend 6.5 hours exploring the stunning submarine world of The Great Barrier Reef! You will also have time to relax on the beach, try surfing, bushwalking, fishing and more!
Find out more and book online with Sunset Safaris.  ICTE Students receive a 10% discount if you use code ICTE UQ19

 

STA Travel

Explore Queensland and Australia with STA Travel, based on the UQ Campus.  STA Travel can help you to book tours to places including the Great Barrier Reef, Moreton Island and the Gold Coast as well as other destinations around Australia such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Uluru.  Speak to one of their friendly travel consultants based in Building 21C (near to the Refectory).