Our experienced Aussie Team have hand-picked some of the best experiences to do in Australia. Whether you want to go on a cruise, scenic flight or a food and wine experience or maybe a day hike. We have loads of great options to suit all types of travellers. We hope you enjoy.
• Opt to dive into the wreck of the HMAS Brisbane, a decommissioned guided missile destroyer that was scuttled 2.9 nautical miles off the Sunshine Coast
• Light snacks on board
• HMAS Brisbane dive includes marine parks fees and Guides. Equipment hire is not included but available for hire.
• Available 7 days a week
Prepare to be amazed and humbled as you witness these magnificent whales up close and in their natural environment as we cruise off the coast of Mooloolaba. Whale sightings guaranteed – if you don’t see any you can cruise again for free during the same season.
The opportunity to swim with a humpback whale is a rare and very special one – something that people who have experienced it have described as “life changing”.
A captivating day exploring the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Hinterland. Starting with a pickup from your coastal stay, venture into the lush hinterland, first stopping in the dairy-rich Maleny. Here, savour a variety of cheeses at renowned locales like Maleny Food Co or Maleny Cheese Factory, and pick a unique Chocolate Sample pack from Maleny Chocolate Co.
Next, absorb the breathtaking views of the Glass House Mountains, a National Heritage site, before heading to The Barrel @ Clouds Vineyard for a flight of wine, followed by a delightful lakeside two-course lunch at Secrets on the Lake.
The journey continues to the picturesque village of Montville. Spend time exploring its charming boutiques and discovering local artisan crafts in the fresh mountain air.
Your day concludes with a scenic drive back, stopping at the stunning Mapleton Falls Lookout, before returning to your Sunshine Coast and Noosa accommodation, enriched by the day’s scenic beauty and culinary discoveries.
Our Flavoursmith and Head Distiller will share insights into the Gin and Vodka making process and help guide you in choosing your botanicals to create a well balanced, flavourful Gin or Botanical Vodka.
Then, using our copper alembic mini stills, each guest distills their own spirit.
You also get to taste your spirit as it comes off the still to determine the best cuts for your 500ml bottle to take home.
You bottle, label and seal your spirit to take home and share with friends and family.
Highlights
The best day tour opportunity for a food & wine experience
Travel through the stunning Sunshine Coast Hinterland region for an unforgettable day
Sample a selection of award-winning local & international cheese
Try a critically acclaimed signature gelato and sorbet (optional)
Enjoy a scrumptious two-course lakeside lunch
Visit a local cellar door to sample great wines (flight of wine)
Enjoy free time in Maleny and Montville to discover locally-produced products
Visit 3 Scenic lookouts for amazing Glass House Mountain, Coastal and Obi Obi Valley views
The Clouds vineyard has inspirational views and the team will welcome you into The Barrel, a barrel-shaped tasting house that’s packed with opportunity to taste some of the best wines and craft beers in Australia.
You don’t find many authentic German restaurants in Australia, never mind the Sunshine Coast, so tuck into Bavarian specialties at King Ludwig’s, washed down with your pick of German beers. Alternatively lunch could be enjoyed at slower pace at Brouhaha, where fresh local produce is used to create their seasonal menu.
Rick’s Garage the real-deal retro diner, with vintage cars and bikes outside and 1950s decor just for the fun of it. Converted from an old petrol station, it’s a perfect addition to the trail, because this time it’s whisky. Upstairs at Rick’s is an outrageous whisky bar open Fri, Sat & Sun, with over 70 varieties waiting for you .
The Glasshouse Brewery, tucked away among the shops down at Forest Glen is where you will enjoy a beer tasting paddle to end the day.
This is an all-inclusive tour of the Mary Valley with award winning Joel’s Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour will operate with a minimum of 3 adults.
Our all-inclusive Mary Valley Tour is a great change of scenery from the beautiful beaches to the nearby country, which is equally as stunning and picturesque. This tour has it all, from sightseeing and a scenic country train ride to the indulgence of the local produce, and an energising guided nature walk through giant fig trees to finish the day. This tour includes a one-way train ride on the Mary Valley Rattler classic steam locomotive between historical Gympie and Amamoor stations.
To further compliment this tour, we provide you with an experienced local guide and door to door pick-ups in a luxury vehicle with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to charge your phones and cameras along the way.
This is an all-inclusive tour of Maleny, Montville and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with award winning Joel’s Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour will operate with a minimum of 3 adults.
Escape to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for the day on our Maleny and Montville Tour with the unique Montville Artisan Village, lunch, wine tasting, chocolate tasting, guided old-growth rainforest walk, waterfall, and panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast. By the days end you will have looked out at the entire Sunshine Coast coastline from Noosa to Caloundra, around to the Glass House Mountains, and on a clear day, Moreton Island.
This is an all-inclusive tour of the Noosa Hinterland with award winning Joel’s Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour will operate with a minimum of 3 adults.
This luxury tour is designed for our guests to see the best of the Noosa Hinterland and get an all-round experience of this beautiful, friendly place. This tour captures the picturesque natural scenery and landscapes, local art and crafts, the delicious food and drinks of the hinterland, and the wonderful views from the many joyful country drives.
Our tour includes locally grown coffee alongside the biggest lake of the Noosa Everglades, a gourmet lunch with drink in Pomona, premium wine-tasting with cheese platter, mead tasting and more.
On Sundays we have a gourmet buffet lunch with drink at Kin Kin’s highly regarded Black Ant Gourmet restaurant. Mead tastings are not available on our Sunday tour.
Whether you’re a seasoned local, or you’re visiting the Sunshine Coast for the first time, this Heli Lunch and Noosa Scenic is designed for the boys, the girls, and the whole family!
The tour kicks off from Noosa Aerodrome, a short drive from Hastings Street and about a 30 min drive from Maroochydore. As we lift off, the famous Noosa World Surfing Reserve will come into view. Noosa heads is home to plenty of marine life, so keep an eye out you never know what you might see.
Arrive in style as we land at the Apollonian Hotel (at Boreen Point) for lunch and a few drinks.
Round up your mates and ask about group bookings!
Kayak Noosa’s “Mangroves and Mansions” kayak tour offers you the most unique perspective of the Noosa River and inlets. You will hear tales of the waterways and the natural landscape along the way and invite you to have your senses wide open for this most incredible paddling adventure.
Discover the UNESCO Noosa Biosphere Reserve and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The UNESCO Noosa Biosphere Reserve is a unique area where sub-tropical and temperate zones overlap, providing varied ecosystems home to 300+ Australian bird varieties, with 60 ecosystems, 1300 plant species, pristine coastal & mountain landscapes. Further inland along the eastern escarpment of the vast Great Dividing Range lies the pristine and remote Blackall and Conondale Ranges providing gullied rain forests over topped by towering eucalyptus stands and an enormous diversity of plants, wildlife and bird-life to discover.
We have luxury vehicles that pick you up and take you to the Famous Eumundi Market for you to wonder the market at leisure and enjoy the fun of the music and street art and more before you join us after 2 hours for your distillery tour and tasting where you can purchase discounted lunch before heading back to your accommodation These experiences are offered for Market days Wednesday and Saturday
Skydive Noosa and marvel at the incredible views of beautiful Sunshine Coast region. Tandem skydiving is one of the best things to do in around Noosa – you’ll see stunning beaches and ocean views as you free fall from up to 15,000ft and land into one of Australia’s favourite tourism destinations.
Prepare for an experience like no other as you witness the majestic beauty of the humpback whale in Noosa’s aquatic playground during their annual migration.
Beginning with a relaxing cruise down the Noosa River, you’ll soak up the sights and views over Noosa from the water before Captain Christian cruises out off Noosa heads in search of the friendly giants.
Your nature focused cruise will take you to locations that cannot be fully appreciated from the land, including amazing natural cliff formations, emerald forests, hidden coves and sweeping beaches.
On finding the whales, you’ll enjoy an awe inspiring experience that is difficult to put into words – Breaches, tail lobs & pectoral slaps are all part of the spectacular display, and if you come in the later half of the season you may even see a mama with her calf!
THE BEST WHALE WATCHING TOUR IN MOOLOOLABA!
Enjoy the spectacular humpback whale migration onboard Adventure Rafting! Our high-speed RIB means less travel time and more whale watching time!
In a group of only 9 guests, your guaranteed to get up close and personal, making memories to last a life time without the crowds! Our guests can watch the whales frolic and play with the spectacular scenery of the Sunshine Coast as their background – on Adventure Rafting everyone has a window seat! BOOK NOW for an experience you’ll never forget!
Our Nauticycle Water Bike tour is a fun and eco friendly self guided tour, that lets you get into nature and away from the crowds. The bikes glide easily and silently through the water allowing amazing opportunities for wildlife watching. The scenery is beautiful and the water is clear, match this with a secluded stop and it makes for a sensational day on the water. This is the best way to get out and explore Noosa River. Our self guided tour comes complete with a dry bag, map and suggested itineraries, or alternatively, you can hire the bikes and head out and choose your own adventure.
It’s easy to do, even if you can’t ride a bike you can ride one of these. If you love cycling, even better, this is cycling on water, without the stress of the road. They’re agile and efficient and will surprise everyone on just how much fun they are.
So join us for an amazing, sustainable, eco experience.
Encounter the majestic Humpback Whales in the pristine waters of Noosa on a unique and intimate Whale Watching cruise with one of the most experienced whale watch skippers in Australia.
Enjoy a 6-hour tour through the Noosa Everglades by Kayak. Follow your professional guide to see Lake Cootharaba, Kinaba, Fig Tree Lake and the Upper Noosa River (The River of Mirrors). Travel in comfort in your expedition sea kayak, and and enjoy a delecious lunch. Experience the unique waterways tailored to your kayaking experience and fitness level complete with all necessary equipment.
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