An experience of a lifetime that will mark your stay in Australia
Brisbane Nature Tours offers a range of diverse tours for small and personalised groups. Your guide, Anita, loves to share her extensive knowledge and passion for the environment. You will get the chance to connect with the beautiful nature around you and see the natural world differently.
With tours ranging from tropical rainforests to native wildlife habitats, mangrove forests to sand islands, Brisbane Nature Tours has something for every age, taste, and fitness level. All tours include enough time at stopovers to admire and photograph the environment and its unique inhabitants.
Although we specialize in small and personalised groups, we can facilitate larger groups on some of the tours as well. If you are interested we need to know at least two weeks ahead
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or want to book a tour. The best way to contact me is by email: info@brisbanenaturetours.com
Tours
Maiala Rainforest Tour
• Abundant birdlife
• Kangaroos
• Waterfall
The Maiala Rainforest Tour will show you the flora and fauna of a subtropical rainforest with its majestic trees and beautiful canopy. The characteristic calls of the Whipbird, Catbird and Woompo Dove will help you to spot them. Besides the countless little birds, you might be lucky to see skinks, Land Mullets or Lace Monitors.
Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean
• Bird hides
• Mangroves
• Shipwreck
This coastal tour takes you to several different natural habitats with the chance to observe land and sea birds, mangroves, and kangaroos. There will be ample time and plenty of opportunities to photograph the wonderful variety of environments and their inhabitants throughout the day.
North Stradbroke Island Tour
• Humpback Whales
• Koalas and Kangaroos
• Rich culture and history
The North Stradbroke Island Tour takes you to some of the hot spots on the island, including spectacular coastal views on the North Gorge Walk, the small creek Myora Springs and the well-known Brown Lake. The walks will be relaxing and suited for all levels of fitness. We will take our time to spot and photograph the wildlife, both land and sea.
Bellthorpe Rainforest Tour
• Abundant birdlife
• View Glass House Mountains
• Waterfall
If you like to explore the rainforest without the crowds, this tour is made for you. Bellthorpe Stays is 400 private acres high in the hills of the hinterland at Bellthorpe, just over one hour north of Brisbane. At nearly 600 meters above sea level, the country varies from density-rich rainforest to open forest, with changing habitats in-between, including palm groves, wetlands, and open paddocks.
Bribie Island Birdlife Tour
• Coastal scenery
• Impressive flora
• View Glass House Mountains
If you are looking for an island getaway with abundant birdlife, look no further. Bribie Island is a hidden gem connected to the mainland by only one bridge. This island is a paradise and has a lot to offer. This walk has excellent birdwatching opportunities and wildflowers. The views of the Glass House Mountains are stunning.
Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Tour
• Subtropical rainforest
• Abundant birdlife
• Impressive flora
The Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Tour focuses on the different types of rainforest around Tamborine Mountain. During the tour, we will see a rainforest with distinctive Piccabeen Palm groves, a wet eucalypt forest dominated by tall Flooded Gums, an open forest with Bracken Fern understorey, and woodland.
Mount Glorious to Mount Mee Car Tour
• Lookouts
• Winetasting
• Farmlands
• View Glass House Mountains
The Mount Glorious to Mount Mee Car Tour gives you the possibility to enjoy beautiful views without having to drive yourself or having to walk long distances. Especially during the warm summer days, an airconditioned car tour is comfortable.
The Phoenix Sculpture Garden
• Paintings
• Sculptures
• View Moreton Bay
• View Stradbroke Island
The Phoenix Sculpture Garden, privately owned and funded by Graham Radcliffe, has been open to the public since 1995. With the creation of this Garden, Graham fulfilled his vision, in which the combination of the beauty of nature and his life’s work of sculptures and paintings create an ambiance where Peace becomes a reality.
Reviews
Anita runs her own company! She puts in a lot of effort. 💪 We went to see wild kangaroos. 🦘 She was able to communicate with them, which was amazing! We also saw lots of migrating birds. The restaurant she recommended was also delicious and a local favorite. I hope she keeps doing better.
October 2025
We were fortunate to spend three exceptional days with Anita, on a wonderfully well-organized tour. Thanks to her extensive naturalist knowledge, we were able to observe the flora and fauna in their natural habitat, without ever disturbing them. Each area we crossed was presented with clarity and passion, which allowed us to better understand the local ecosystems.
The vehicles used are perfectly suited to the various excursions, including 4x4s when necessary. Safety is always taken into account, with precise explanations of potential risks and the instructions to follow.
I would also like to highlight Anita's friendliness and infectious enthusiasm, which greatly contributed to the quality of our experience.
A big thank you also to David for his personalized welcome to his estate. Despite the language barrier, he generously showed us the small botanical details of his land. Bravo for his commitment to the environment and biodiversity.
Finally, Anita was a great help with the German translation, as we have great difficulty with English. She also arranged our return transfer between the airport and the hotel, despite the access constraints.
Impeccable organization, a respectful approach to nature, and passionate people: we recommend them without hesitation.
Lien & Jean-Marc
October 2025
It was a wonderful day with Anita. We learned a lot about the local animals and mangroves and had a beautiful look to Moreton and Stradbroke Island. Thanks a lot for this day.
September 2025
I had a wonderful day with Anita at Mount Tambourine. It is a stunningly beautiful area but greatly enhanced by Anita sharing her knowledge of the trees, birds and animals we encountered on our walks. Coffee and cake, then a delicious lunch completed a thoroughly enjoyable and informative day.
September 2025
Fun time, very knowledgeable one friendly guide.
August 2025
Great family experience. It was a real plus to be accompanied by Anita. We saw dolphins, whales, koalas, pelicans, turtles, rays, etc. It was magical!
August 2025
Great experience! Great explanations. We saw so much thanks to our guide: whales, dolphins, kangaroos, manta rays, pelicans, koalas.... Book with your eyes closed!
August 2025
Had a great Bribie Island Birdlife tour with Anita today. How she knows so much is beyond me. Totally recommend for locals and travellers alike.
July 2025
Most wonderful trip with a very nice and helpful guide. I recommend this tour for everyone. Worth going even in winter.
July 2025
July 2025
Really enjoyed our time with Anita in Maiala Rainforest. She is knowledgeable and gives plenty of opportunities to appreciate such a beautiful place! Would book her again without a second thought.
July 2025
We had a very enjoyable trip to the Maiala rainforest with Anita. She is very knowledgeable and pointed out many things we would not have noticed ourselves. Would thoroughly recommend Brisbane Nature Tours.
May 2025
Brisbane Nature Tours - An Unforgettable Day on Minjerribah
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a day trip with Brisbane Nature Tours to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), and it was truly exceptional. Our guide Anita crafted an experience that perfectly balanced natural beauty, cultural education, and local cuisine.
The day began with a scenic ferry ride to the island, followed by our first stop at the studio of respected local Indigenous artist Delvene Cockatoo Collins. This thoughtful introduction to the island provided valuable context about the natural materials sourced from various locations and set the tone for a day of authentic experiences.
The highlights continued with the stunning Gorge Walk, where we were treated to breathtaking coastal views. One of the most magical moments was encountering kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat - not in a zoo, but living freely in their home environment.
Brown Lake was another standout experience. Swimming in its tea tree-infused waters was both refreshing and therapeutic. Our lunch featured the local delicacy of Moreton Bay bugs, which was absolutely delicious and perfectly showcased the region's seafood.
What truly sets this tour apart is Anita's genuine passion for the region. Her deep knowledge and obvious connections with local communities ensured we were welcomed warmly wherever we went. She provided rich context about the destination that transformed what could have been just a pretty sightseeing trip into a meaningful cultural experience.
If you're looking for a day trip from Brisbane that offers natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and cultural insights, I cannot recommend Brisbane Nature Tours and Anita highly enough. This tour is the perfect way to experience the wonders of Minjerribah with a guide who truly cares about creating authentic and respectful experiences.
April 2025
Anita was incredible! This tour was so much fun. We hiked through the pouring rain with the cyclone coming, and she was such a trooper. We were able to see koalas, kangaroo & the coast. It was the perfect day despite rainy weather!
April 2025
Fantastic day out and a good way to see nature near Brisbane. Anita was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we had a great trip despite the weather being bad!
April 2025
It's a good way to go out of the city and see landscapes, birds, animals, mushrooms, rainforest, ...
April 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Anita. She picked us up at the cruise port, we had a great tour of Stradbroke Island, and then she dropped us off at the airport. We saw wonderful views on our walk along the ocean, ate a yummy prawn/shrimp roll by Brown Lake, and Anita provided some tea/coffee and some snacks (lunch was on our own but the place Anita recommended for take away sandwich to eat at the lake was top notch!!). Anita also spotted a kangaroo family and a Koala on the way back to the ferry. It was so nice to see them in their natural habitat!! I would highly recommend this tour!
April 2025