Local Leisure Tours & Day Trips from Haven Villa
Winery runs, river cruises, market mornings and Brisbane highlights — small-group days out with the planning done for you.
The Good Bits of Queensland, Minus the Planning
Our tour desk exists because guests kept asking the concierge the same question: 'what should we actually do?' Now it's a proper service — small groups, local drivers, and itineraries the team has personally tested.
Half-day and full-day options run Wednesday to Sunday. Everything leaves from the hotel lobby and returns in time for dinner.
Tour itineraries
Max group size
Tours run to date
Tours from
Tour Options & Prices
The two most-booked days out — full list at the tour desk.
City & River Half-Day
Brisbane highlights plus a river cruise — the easy morning.
- 4-hour guided circuit
- River cruise included
- Coffee stop at a local favourite
- Back by 1 pm for lunch
Winery & Hinterland Day
Three cellar doors, lunch and views — the favourite.
- 3 winery tastings included
- Hinterland lunch stop
- Lookout photo stops
- Return by 5:30 pm
Private tours available for groups of 6+ — ask the desk for custom itineraries.
How a Tour Day Works
Lobby pickup to lobby return — the shape of the day.
Pick a tour
See the itinerary list at reception or ask Sam for a recommendation.
Book your seats
Book at the desk or via contacts — groups cap at 12 so it never feels like a coach trip.
Morning departure
The minibus leaves the lobby at 9 am sharp — coffee's waiting on board.
The day itself
Local driver-guide, planned stops, zero rushing. These are tested routes, not guesses.
Lunch & tastings
Included where listed — dietary needs handled if you tell us when booking.
Home by dinner
Back at the hotel by 5:30 pm — enough time for the spa or a nap before dinner.
Goes Well With
Days Out from Haven Villa
Wineries, river views and market mornings — recent tour shots.
Your Tour Guides
Local drivers who know which lookout is worth the stop and which isn't — the difference matters.
Meet the Full Team
Sam Doyle
Tours & Leisure Lead
Built every itinerary by driving it first.
Jack Nguyen
Guest Experience Lead
Private tours and custom requests.
Annie Wu
Front Office Manager
The desk that books your seats.
Guided Tour vs Renting a Car
Both get you there — one lets everyone actually enjoy it.
| What You Get | Haven Villa Tour | DIY Day Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Driving | Someone else drives | You miss the tastings |
| Planning | Tested itinerary | Google roulette |
| Cost | From $85 all-in | Car + fuel + tastings |
| Local knowledge | Driver who knows the area | Whatever the signs say |
Tour Questions
What guests ask at the tour desk.
Book a Day Out
See the itinerary list at reception or message us — seats for the weekend go by Thursday.