Noosa & Sunshine Coast Self-Drive

Fill your day today with so many unique things to do and so much to see; Perhaps choose to visit the quaint townships and villages of the high on the plateaux of the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland, maybe explore parts of Tamborine Mountain National Park, (cascading waterfalls, Curtis Falls, Witches Falls, Cameron Falls and Cedar Creek Falls and the fabled Tamborine Mountain, (breathtaking scenery and the mountain top communities, set in the rainforest, cottage industries, making fudge, chocolate and interesting crafts); Eagle Heights (perfect destination for home made-take-home treats and jams),spend time in North Tamborine (Tamborine Mountain Distillery, where local organically grown fruits are used to make liqueurs, schnapps and spirits), see Mount Tamborine, and head north, perhaps inspecting the famous Beenleigh Rum Distillery and by-passing Brisbane, then passing the Glass House Mountains rising in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, with Mount Beerwah 556m above sea level, have your camera ready as you pass the unique quaint/quirky Ettomogah Pub and see the famous “Big Pineapple”. There is plenty to explore en route to Maroochydore and Noosa on to the iconic Sunshine Coast ready for a full day tomorrow. Direct driving 200km (2.5 hour) .

Overnight Sunshine Coast

Upmarket Noosa (beaches, river, enjoy the good-life and the unique taste of Hastings Street), Coolum (beaches and the beautiful world class golf resort owned by Clive Palmer, Queensland’s famous richest man), Beerwah (Beerwah State Forests, the big mower, Australia Zoo), Bli Bli (wetlands and fairy castle), Buderim (Buderim Ginger Factory, Mini-theme park, Cane Train ride through forest), Caloundra, Coolum (beaches, world class golf and family fun), Flaxton (pretty mountain village, orchards, Devonshire teas, galleries, arts, crafts), Kawana and Kawana Waters (canoeing, kayaking, dragon boat racing outrigging), Kenilworth (Kenilworth State Forest) , Landsborough, Maleny, Mapleton, Maroochydore, Montville (Kondalilla National Park, subtropical rainforest, 90m tall Kondalilla Falls, lookouts), Mooloolaba (patrolled beach, Esplanade with al fresco cafes and boutiques, Mooloolaba Surf Club), Mudjimba, Nambour, Noosa (river, beaches, coastal paths, upmarket eateries and boutiques), Palmview (Aussie World, Ettamogah Pub), Yandina.

Today you could play on some amazing beaches or play a round on an amazing Sunshine Coast golf course in Coolum, owned by the richest man in Queensland; Maybe take in the sights of the fertile region known as the Fruit Bowl of Queensland or visit Eumundi Markets (open Wednesdays and Saturdays, Australia's biggest art, crafts and produce markets in historical Eumundi town); or take the opportunity to indulge in a tour of the wineries. Maybe visit Blackall Range (mountain range behind Sunshine Coast, numerous lookouts toward coast), see the “Big Pineapple” (a pineapple standing 16m tall), Macadamia Nut Factory (ride in a Nut Mobile or a train around plantation and small animal farm), Bli Bli, Sunshine Castle, taste fresh Queensland honey at Superbee Honey Factory. Discover the Queensland Air Museum (large display of historic aircraft), Mooloolaba, Underwater World (marine mammal park, oceanarium and wildlife sanctuary), Buderim, Caloundra, Opals Down Under, the House of Herbs, The Big Kart Track, Elimbah, Caboolture Historical Village, Burpengary, Brighton, Alma Park Zoo, Strathpine and the iconic Australia Zoo. Perhaps visit the Rum Distillery at Beenleigh, Ormeau, Pimpama, Coomera, Oxenford, Sanctuary Cove, Helensvale, see breathtaking natural scenery or experience the man-made thrills at the theme parks, Dreamworld (Australia's largest theme park, The Giant Drop is the tallest free-fall in the world, Big Brother House and more), Sea World (the marine mammal park, oceanarium and theme park, promotes conservation of sea-life), Movie World, Wet'n'Wild, Water World, visit a casino or a National Park. Perhaps see Binna Burra and Green Mountain in Lamington National Park (the world's largest subtropical rainforest) or rise to great heights in the World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park (1000 meters above sea level, waterfalls and mountain scenery). Direct driving 200km (2.5 hour) .