SUNSHINE COAST TOURS

A little over an hour’s drive north from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast attractions around Noosa include the famed Australia Zoo where Steve Irwin and his staff do their best to present Australia’s fauna; plenty of water-based activities; quaint hinterland mountain villages; national parks and some excellent hinterland drives. One of the best Sunshine Coast tours is a Fraser Island tour.

To make your stay more interesting and enjoyable, The Sebel Resort Noosa can organize Sunshine Coast tours for you. Just ask at the front desk and our friendly staff will be happy to help.

Day trips to Sunshine Coast attractions:

Australia Zoo

Home to over 550 animals, this 20-ha zoo has displays of fish, birds and the world’s oldest captive giant tortoise. The biggest attraction, however, is the crocodile show. Courtesy bus departs daily from Noosa transit centre. Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Drive, Beewah; open daily 7:30am–4pm
Phone 5494 1134

Big Pineapple

Known for its landmark huge pineapple, this long-established pineapple plantation and macadamia farm offers tours, an animal nursery, a rainforest walk, picnic grounds and a souvenir shop.
Nambour Connection Road, Woombye; open daily 9am–5pm.
Phone 5442 1333

Boreen Point

Set on Australia’s largest saltwater lake, Boreen Point is a sleepy village that comes alive on regatta weekends when all number of small craft are on Lake Cootharaba in a series of races. The Apollonian Hotel, another focus for the village, is renown for it Sunday spit roast and country pub ambience.

Maleny and Montville

These mountain-top villages, set in the pretty Blackall Range, are packed with craft galleries, specialty shops, potteries and cafes and restaurants. The Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve has excellent views of the dramatic Glasshouse Mountains and a rainforest walking trail.

Eumundi

This small country town is home to the best art, craft and produce market in Australia. On Saturday mornings hundreds of stallholders gather to sell their wares. A smaller market operates on Wednesdays. The small town of Kenilworth, 32km to the southwest, has an excellent cheese factory.

Fraser Island

Visit the world’s largest sand island and explore its heathlands and rainforests, coloured sands, perched lakes and long, sandy beaches
Phone 5449 0393

Noosa Hinterland Tours

Take in the sights of the Blackall Range travelling through spectacular mountain scenery and visit local attractions
Phone 5474 3366

Pomona

Mt Cooroora forms a dramatic backdrop to this small country town, about a 30-minute drive northwest of Noosa. On Thursday evenings the old Majestic Theatre shows the old classic, The Son of the Sheik, to an organ accompaniment
Phone 5485 2330.

Wine Trail

The Sunshine Coast has many budding vineyards and it is possible to visit them for a tasting experience.
Phone 5485 1731

Yandina and the Ginger Factory

The big attraction here is the Ginger Factory with its ginger-making display, nursery, cafés and train rides. Yandina Markets, a genuinely local market held on Saturday mornings, has produce, plants and second-hand goods. The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina; open daily 9am–5pm.
Phone 5446 7096