Where exactly does the tour pick me up?

Pickup is from your Gold Coast hotel. The collection window runs from 06:30 to 07:05, with your specific time depending on your hotel's location on the route. You'll receive confirmation details after booking.

How much free time do I get in Brisbane?

You'll have the afternoon free to explore independently after the morning coach tour and river cruise. The group reassembles for the return journey to the Gold Coast, with drop-off at approximately 19:15.

Is food included beyond morning tea?

Morning tea is served on the cruise. Lunch and dinner are not included, so bring a card or cash to cover meals during your free afternoon.

Is this tour suitable for children?

The combination of a coach tour, a river cruise and free time in the city centre suits most ages. Check the ticket options at booking for any child pricing or age requirements.

Do I need to print my ticket?

A mobile ticket is accepted — simply have your booking confirmation ready on your phone when the driver arrives at your hotel.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The tour operates in most weather conditions. The cruise is a covered vessel, and the coach tour is unaffected by rain. If the operator cancels due to exceptional circumstances, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.

Brisbane Coach and Cruise Tour from the Gold Coast

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Duration

12 hours 15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Gold Coast)

Sightseeing coach tour of Brisbane

Brisbane River cruise

Morning tea onboard the cruise

Not included

Lunch and dinner

Personal expenses during free time

Gratuities

What to expect

Gold Coast hotel pickup
06:30–07:05
Your driver collects you from your Gold Coast hotel between 06:30 and 07:05.
Cathedral Square
The coach passes through one of Brisbane's most historic civic spaces, framed by the city's Anglican and Catholic cathedrals.
Botanic Gardens
A drive past Brisbane's lush riverside gardens, a green oasis in the heart of the CBD.
Parliament House & Conrad Treasury Hotel
See two of Brisbane's most distinguished heritage buildings side by side in the city's administrative heart.
Anzac Square & City Hall
Pass the solemn war memorial at Anzac Square and the grand sandstone facade of Brisbane City Hall.
Story Bridge
Cross and pass under Brisbane's most recognisable landmark, a cantilever bridge listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.
Fortitude Valley & Chinatown
The coach moves through Brisbane's vibrant entertainment precinct and its compact, colourful Chinatown.
Queen Street Mall
A stop at Brisbane's main pedestrian shopping street, the starting point for your free afternoon exploration.
Brisbane River cruise
Board the cruise for a scenic journey along the river, passing beneath the Story Bridge and alongside the South Bank Parklands, with morning tea served on board.
Free time in Brisbane
The afternoon is unscheduled — explore South Bank, browse the galleries, or find a spot for lunch entirely on your own terms.
Gold Coast hotel drop-off
~19:15
The coach returns you to your Gold Coast hotel, arriving at approximately 19:15.

Brisbane Coach and Cruise Tour from the Gold Coast

Brisbane Coach and Cruise Tour from the Gold Coast

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