Itinerary
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Stop At: Glass House Mountains Lookout, Glass House Woodford Road, Beerburrum, Queensland 4517 Australia
The Glass House Mountains, located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, offer a breathtaking and unique experience for those seeking a blend of natural beauty and cultural history. The cluster of ancient volcanic peaks, named by Captain James Cook in 1770, captivates visitors with its dramatic landscape and panoramic views. Rich in First Nations heritage, the area holds stories and traditions of the indigenous people. Made of trachyte and rhyolite, the mountains were formed about 25-27 million years ago as molten lava cooled and hardened within the vents of ancient volcanoes. Over time, the softer material surrounding the volcanic plugs eroded, leaving the striking peaks we see today.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: McCarthy's Lookout, 563 Mountain View Rd, Maleny, Queensland 4552 Australia
This lookout is located in Jinibara Country in Maleny. The vistas allow you to soak up the views of the Glass House Mountains and surrounding countryside. The views are nothing short of spectacular and allow you to see the majestic Blackall Range and Moreton Bay. As you gaze upon the panoramic views, you'll be captivated by the lush rolling hills, dense forests, and the mesmerizing silhouettes of the volcanic peaks in the distance.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gerrards Lookout, Maleny-Montville Road, Maleny, Queensland 4552 Australia
We take a drive through Maleny and Montville, 2 picturesque villages on our way to our morning tea stop at The Barn in Flaxton. On the way we'll enjoy the captivating views as we drive along the mountain ridge to make a brief stop at Gerrards Lookout so you can capture the essence of this beautiful area. Gerrard's Lookout, perched high on the Blackall Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, offers a truly awe-inspiring vantage point to appreciate the vast expanse of the region's picturesque landscape. As you stand at this tranquil spot, you'll be captivated by the panoramic views of the verdant valleys and glistening coastline. We will continue on driving through Montville and stopping at The Barn where you can grab some morning tea to go so we can continue on our journey.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Flaxton, Flaxton, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
The Barn On Flaxton for morning tea on our way to the zoo
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wildlife HQ Zoo, 76 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye, Queensland 4559 Australia
Wildlife HQ, formerly known as the Queensland Zoo, is a popular wildlife sanctuary. Wildlife HQ is home to over 200 species of animals, including native Australian wildlife like kangaroos, koalas, wombats, quokkas and Tasmanian devils, as well as exotic animals like monkeys, red pandas, ring-tailed lemurs, and sun bears. When Alma Park Zoo closed in March 2014 to make way for a housing development in the area. Julie Seabrook and her team negotiated with owners of the Zoo to assume ownership of the animal collection. Julie and her Keepers established the new Wildlife HQ in Woombye to accommodate the 200 animals safely in their new permanent home at the Big Pineapple.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Noosa Main Beach, Noosa, Queensland Australia
Noosa is a picturesque coastal town situated approximately 136 kilometers north of Brisbane. It is known for its stunning beaches, pristine national parks, and vibrant communities. Noosa encompasses several areas, including Noosa Heads, Noosa Beach, Noosa National Park, Noosaville, and Tewantin, each with its unique characteristics and attractions. While here you can swim, shop, dine and after all that take a walk in the National Park.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Noosa National Park, Noosa, Queensland Australia
Noosa National Park covers over 4,000 hectares (9,884 acres) of diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, and coastal heathlands. The park is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. You can take a small walk into the National Park visiting one of it's iconic lookouts and beaches.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Nutworks and the Chocolate Factory, 37 Pioneer Rd, Yandina, Queensland 4561 Australia
This attraction is a must-visit for those with a sweet tooth. The factory produces a variety of nuts, chocolates, and confectionery items that visitors can sample and purchase.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Rd, Yandina, Queensland QLD 4561 Australia
One of Yandina's most popular attractions, the Ginger Factory is a theme park that offers a range of experiences related to ginger, including factory tours, tastings, and educational exhibits. The park also features lush gardens, a train ride, and shops selling ginger products. If we have time and you wish to do The Ginger Factory Tour and Tasting, admission is under $18 per person and at your own expense.
Duration: 25 minutes
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The Westin Brisbane, 111 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Traveler pickup is offered
• I will confirm with you a pick up time the evening before the tour (usually around 8pm).
07:00 AM
11 to 12 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is an outdoor experience that will involve walking around a zoo, shopping precincts, beaches and national parks. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : oshikai
A wonderful experience with Trevor! The tour was well planned out, with sufficient time catered for everyone to have a gander and explore. I never felt rushed throughout the tour and got to enjoy each and every venue. The chosen venues are well thought out, with not too long a distance in between each location. None of the locations really came across as "filler" locations. As the schedules aligned, our tour had the visit to Wildlife HQ Zoo swapped for Eumundi Markets after a unanimous vote, which was great. The tour bus was clean and very spacious and can easily accommodate the maximum tour group size with ease.
Trevor himself is a friendly, polished and experienced guide who is able to interact and manage the tour group well. He would genuinely communicate with each and everyone of us, even with one of the guests who could only speak Turkish! His meticulousness is highlighted by comprehensive guidebooks that he provides for his tour. They are filled with information specific to the tour as well as Australia in general. It also helps that he is a graphic designer and his guidebooks are well framed and conceptualized. For his tour, he also created audio tracks to share more information for some of the historical venues as well.
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Posted On : 2024-01-04
Posted By : obizerokenobi
Trevor runs a great tour of Noosa and the surrounding environs. He’s able to pick you up at your hotel, and then you go to the Glass House Mountains Lookout, where you get a commanding view of the surrounding mountains and state forest. From there, the tour goes to McCarthy’s Lookout, which offers another great view of the area, and Gerrard’s Lookout, which has similarly stunning views. Then the tour stops in Flaxton for a late breakfast at a great little café. After breakfast, you go to the Wildlife HQ Zoo, where you can interact up close and personal with some animals, including emus (if you choose – not for the faint of heart). Trevor then turns you loose at the beach at Noosa Heads for a while, and you can get lunch in the area if you so choose. After lunch, you go to the neighboring beach, Tea Tree Bay. The tour then takes a turn and you go to a macadamia nut factory where you can learn about mac nuts, try various methods for opening them, and buy just about any flavor of mac nut you can think of. Following that, you go across the street to a ginger factory. Depending on your timing, you can explore the place, or if not, buy just about anything ginger-related you can imagine, before the tour concludes and you drive back to Brisbane.
We really, really, really enjoyed this tour. While the day was long, it neither felt like a marathon nor a sprint. The timing of the tour felt laid back and definitely not rushed. Trevor is really smart and incredibly kind and easygoing, which is an awesome combination for a tour guide. Trevor also comes prepared: in case you inadvertently forgot something you might need on a tour, Trevor more than likely has it in his vehicle. The tour also has elements of flexibility built in. For example, our time at the beach at Noosa Heads, Trevor went and did his own thing and left us to enjoy the beach on our own, which was great, because each person could customize that time (including grabbing lunch) to their needs or desires. We also passed a roadside fruit stand somewhere, and stopped for like 3 minutes to grab some fruit for all of us. Basically, this tour is highly recommended. Alternatively, if you can’t / don’t want to do this tour, we highly recommend one of Trevor’s other tours; even though we didn’t do them, our experience with Trevor was so great that we are confident any tour he leads will be amazing.
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Posted On : 2023-08-12
Posted By : mirandahP6730NW
A great day out, got to see plenty of lookouts, a couple tourist spots and really nice places off the beaten track. We got to see a bit of everything, the mountains, Noosa’s beach and even got to stop off at Wildlife HQ and see some native animals. Trevor our guide was very informative and friendly, and the bus was clean and had anything you could have needed (water, sunscreen, etc.). It was amazing how much we got to see yet we didn’t feel rushed at all, it ticks all of my tour boxes.
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Posted On : 2023-05-29
