11 Island Tours with Lunch in Australia Worth Boarding

1.Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 16 hours · from $267Our pick

Travel from Adelaide by coach and ferry to Kangaroo Island with guides such as Hamish, Jo, Will, and Scott. Visit Seal Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and a wildlife sanctuary, with lunch included.

“Very nice Trip, very informative. Be Aware that the guides Change and you have to keep asking whether you are on the list for the specific tour”

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2.Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 796 reviews · 8 hours · from $59Best value

Take Sunlover Reef Cruises from Cairns to Fitzroy Island for four-plus hours of beach time, snorkeling, and rainforest walks. Choose a picnic lunch, snorkel gear, or glass-bottom boat ride, then add guided kayaking, snorkeling, or a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit on the island.

“I enjoyed snorkeling at Fitzroy Island. Definitely recommend it and worth the money”

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3.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring Maria Island by boat and on foot. Crews such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, and Tamsyn lead wildlife viewing, geology commentary, lunch, and a two-hour Darlington walk. Expect a small group, open-water conditions, and chances to see wombats, seals, dolphins, and albatross.

“Staffs were very friendly and organised which made the trip very enjoyable. We will definitely come back and join the tour again.”

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4.Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 10 hours · from $194

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by coach, ferry, and custom-built wilderness boat. Guides such as Zoe, Liam, and Jamie bring the island to life, while the cruise reaches sea caves, Friar Rocks, Breathing Rock, and wildlife-rich cliffs. Lunch and morning tea are included.

“What an incredible day! - From the start we were able to sit back & relax as Murray drove us to Adventure Bay with his funny & informative commentary: including a stop at the stunning views of The Neck at Truganini Lookout. Next, Jamie & Sam (also very funny and informative) took us out on the water & showed us the spectacular coastline & any wildlife within sight! How do you pick highlights when you've been treated to seals, dolphins, towering sea cliffs, the breathing rock, sea caves & a view across the open ocean where it's next stop Antarctica (& a cooling breeze to go with it!) ......a very…”

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5.Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $138

Take SeaLink’s full-day Rottnest tour from Perth or Fremantle. You’ll ride the ferry, visit Oliver Hill’s gun fort and tunnels, tour the island by coach, and stop at beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka spots. Guides such as Leigh, Kim, Di, and Robbo bring the island’s past to life.

“That was our first time holiday to Rottnest islands and we were very enjoyed every minute went by. The guide man is very knowledgeable and funny also very helpful to us. The scenery was amazing, spectacular and seeing the quokkas were every where and so cute even though we cannot touch them. The food which is wraps and cookies also were delicious. Hopefully one day we can visit Rottnest islands again as we felt very spoiled with all the tour guides and their good work during our grand island tour.”

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6.Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 382 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Spend six hours cruising from Strahan through Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River, with stops at Heritage Landing and Sarah Island. Guides bring the convict past to life, including lively Sarah Island walks with guides such as Maggie, Shannon, and Lyell. Main Deck seating costs $109, with a more polished Premier option available.

“the boat was fantastic with a very good lunch and staff”

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7.Fitzroy Island Ferry, optional lunch, tours, snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 216 reviews · from $69

Take Sunlover Reef Cruises from Cairns to Fitzroy Island for a self-guided day among coral beaches, rainforest tracks, and clear water. Choose transfers only, or add a picnic lunch, snorkel gear, and a glass-bottom boat ride. You set the pace, with about 4.5 hours ashore.

“The boat river over was great. The glass bottom boat tour was a little short--could have been longer. The lunch was great and Rain Forest was easily trailed out so that we could tour at our own pace.”

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8.From Triabunna: Maria Island Cruise & Guided Walk with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 126 reviews · 1 day · from $208

Meet at Triabunna for a full-day cruise around Maria Island with guides such as Michael, Olivia, and Rachel. Expect dramatic cliffs, sea caves, seals, dolphins, wombats, a generous onboard lunch, and a guided walk through Darlington’s former convict station.

“Exceptional, great history and spectacular commentary. Crew were informative and friendly.”

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9.Rockingham: 3 Island Wildlife Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 3h 30m · from $176

Join Perth Wildlife Encounters from Rockingham for a 3.5-hour cruise around Penguin, Seal, and Bird Islands. You can snorkel with provided gear, watch dolphins and Australian sea lions, see nesting birds, and enjoy a grazing lunch. Guides such as Grace, Georgia, John, and Courtney have been praised for their care and clear wildlife talks.

“It was a lovely morning and we had a really good encounter with the sea lions. Our guides, Grace, Lara, Niamh and Georgia were very knowledgeable, professional and just lovely. They made sure everyone had a good time. Would highly recommend everyone to book this activity.”

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10.Yeppoon: Great Keppel Island Fast Boat Snorkel & Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 6 hours · from $123

Ride The Kraken from Yeppoon to Great Keppel Island for snorkeling, beaches, paddleboarding, wildlife spotting, and a cold buffet lunch. English-speaking guides such as Chris, Mia, Carl, Lauren, Terry, and Tom lead the day, with gear, water, and an inflatable pontoon included.

“The best.What a great day and would certainly do it again and recommend to anyone”

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11.Brisbane: Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $123

Spend eight hours racing from Brisbane across Moreton Bay to North Stradbroke and Moreton islands. River to Bay includes a high-speed boat, lunch at Amity Tavern, two island bars, swimming time, and chances to spot dolphins, turtles, dugongs, stingrays, whales, koalas, and kangaroos. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, water, and a towel.

“Wasted our time waiting 45 min at meeting point in the morning but no one came to pick up us when I called they said the meeting point is changed for about 1 hour far from the original meeting point. This is very disappointing to ruin my plan on second of January as i have planned for about 2 weeks earlier.”

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