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What to do on the Nature Coast

Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours

Great for

Adventure
Wildlife & nature

Travel from Noosa up the glorious east coast to Rainbow Beach, an unexplored paradise home to a beautiful stretch of beaches, stunning coloured sand cliffs and clear turquoise oceans. Highlights include stops off at 40 Mile Beach, the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, Honeymoon Bay and Red Canyon. The local guides know the area inside out, and will share their knowledge and love of the area with guests.

From £109 per person

Please Note: Tour picks up from Sunshine Coast accommodation at around 8am and includes lunch, refreshments, and National Park fees. Please bring with you suncream, swimmers, towel and camera!

Fraser Island Discovery

Great for

Adventure
Beaches & boats
Wildlife & nature

Why not take a guided 4WD tour from Noosa where you can experience the best of Fraser Island in just one day. Drive along famous Seventy-Five Mile Beach then turn inland to follow the sand tracks through the tall rainforests. After an action-packed morning it’s time to relax and enjoy an authentic Aussie BBQ, before a freshwater lake swim and afternoon tea on a remote stretch of stunning beach.

Overnight tour from Noosa from £256 per adult, including one night stay on Fraser Island.

Please Note: Tour includes return vehicle transfers from accommodation Mooloolaba to Noosa (limited service), air-conditioned purpose built 20 seat 4WD 'Warrior' coach, visit to Rainbow Beach Coloured Sands, Central Station and Lake McKenzie, plus morning tea and BBQ lunch. Departs daily except 25 December and 26 December.

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