Top Noosa & Sunshine Coast Half-day Tours

Go kayaking with dolphins and 4-wheeling on the beach during a half-day tour on the Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane. Visit a National Park location that is only accessible by 4WD vehicle, and kayak around Double Island Point looking for dolphins, migrating whales, turtles, rays and more. Includes kayak equipment and instruction, light refreshments, and transportation by 4WD and ferry.

For a local scenic escape, we highly recommend this tour that takes you to visit the beautiful towns of the hinterland to taste local cheese, wine, beer and enjoy a delicious lunch made from local produce. We take in some beautiful scenery as we make our way up the range to our first stop at Flame Hill Vineyard, where you will enjoy a private wine tasting with a platter of local cheese. The next stop is the Maleny Cheese Factory, where you can purchase a range of local cheeses made exclusively from local milk suppliers, along with a range of other tasty local produce. We then take in the beautiful views of the Sunshine Coast and Glass House Mountains as we drive across the range to Brouhaha Brewery & Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious lunch with a range of tastings, or a glass of wine or beer, and relax in their beautiful restaurant. Our final stop is Clouds Vineyard in the iconic Big Wine Barrel. Here, you will enjoy a flight of wine or a tasting paddle of beer to finish the tour.

Go shopping at Eumundi market, considered one of Australia’s premier markets for artisan crafts. Round-trip transfers from your accommodation in Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum, or Noosa make it easy to visit this market for three hours on a Wednesday or Saturday morning during your vacation on the Sunshine Coast.

Woondum National Park is full of subtropical rainforests—and off-road trails ideal for exploring on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). This half-day ATV bike tour makes it easy to hit the trails in the park, even for first-timers. After a safety and tour briefing, ride the bikes on a specialized training track for roughly 30-40 minutes. Then, ride through the park to natural rock pools to swim, relax, and have snacks before making the return journey.

Planning your ride from the Sunshine Coast to the Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) can be difficult, but this Sunshine Coast Airport departure transfer makes it easy. End your trip on a good note, and ride this climate-controlled, comfortable transfer from your hotel to the airport. This transport service will pick you up anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, from Caloundra to Noosa.

Make the end of your vacation easier and avoid the hassle of planning rides for your return home with help from this Brisbane Airport departure shuttle transfer from Sunshine Coast hotels. You can get picked up at a hotel or private residence, anywhere along the coast from Caloundra to Noosa, and get dropped off at the airport.

Swoop over the dramatic landscapes of Australia’s Sunshine Coast on this exhilarating 10-minute seaplane flight from Maroochydore. Enjoy stunning aerial views as you fly over the golden sands of Mooloolaba Beach, swoop low over the Maroochy River and glide over Point Cartright. Best of all: with numbers limited to just three passengers, you’re guaranteed a window seat, ensuring magnificent bird’s eye views.

Double Island Point is one of the best places in Australia to learn to surf and this half-day tour from Noosa is ideal for first-time surfers. Follow the Great Beach Drive to the island by 4WD, enjoy magnificent views of Rainbow Beach, then join an expert instructor for a surf lesson on the island’s gorgeous beach.

Cruise deep into the tranquil mirrored waterways of Australias’ only Everglades. This spectacular network of wetlands showcases ancient landscapes and offers spectacular photo opportunities. Australia’s Everglades are found in the Northern end of the Noosa River system, perched within the sand dunes of the Cooloola National Park. An untouched, pristine wilderness area which is home to over 44% of Australia’s bird species. Pure fresh water pulses out of the Cooloola Sandmass and filters through the tea tree infused ecosystem into this unique river system – creating the most spectacular reflections you will ever see…. Choose to experience the Everglades in the comfort of our specially designed eco boats (OR) Cruise to our canoe launch area – grab a paddle, jump in a canoe and experience one of the best canoeing adventures in Australia (5km canoe leg to Harry’s hut – moderate fitness level required). You have the choice…….. Give us a day and we will give them memories for life!

This Hinterland Scenic Food & Wine tour includes local cheese tasting in Maleny, a fabulous 2-course lunch, wine tasting, a visit to the quaint Hinterland village of Montville followed by a touch of luxury with a platter of handmade Belgian chocolates.

Starting on the coast our first stop will either be at Your Mates Brewing for a tasting paddle and a behind the scenes tour of the brewery to see how beer is made. We then make our way up to the beautiful town of Maleny to Brouhaha Brewery for a tasty two course lunch featuring local produce, and another tasting paddle of locally crafted beer. Styles here range from sours to saisons, pale ales to stouts, and a whole range of seasonal beers. We then make our way down the range, to Glass House Brewing who will greet us with a tasting paddle and a few stories.  Finally we drop you back to the Coast at your choice of either Sneaky Baron or TAPS Mooloolaba where you can continue your craft beer experience! A great way to spend the day !!

Connoisseurs of craft beer can peek behind the scenes during this half-day brewery tour in the Noosa resort area. Your driver-guide leads a small group, limited to 11 passengers, to three unique breweries on the Sunshine Coast to chat with the brewers and observe the brewing process. Sample freshly crafted local beer and dig into a provided brewpub lunch. It's a great way to spend an afternoon.

The Ginger Factory is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most unique family attractions and this super pass offers great value and all-areas access. Learn all about Buderim Ginger and sample a variety of tasty ginger products, then watch a thrilling live Bee Show, set sail on a river cruise with the Gingerbread Man, and take a ride on the Ginger Train.

Discover Noosa on a simple, gentle and rewarding e-bike tour. Take in the beautiful Noosa River and Noosa Main Beach before arriving at the world famous Noosa National Park. After leaving the National Park and the hustle and bustle of Noosa's tourist strip we'll take you on the path less travelled, returning to the start via Noosa's rivers and mangroves.

This tour takes you to small towns in the Noosa Hinterland to meet the makers and sample a range of drinks. We start in the town of Cooroy, home to 2020 Distillery. Here you receive a drink on arrival, tour of the distillery and a guided tasting with a flight of gin. Next is the small town of Pomona where we visit the beautiful Pomona Distillery. This rustic venue is a perfect place to enjoy a delicious lunch with a choice of gin, wine or beer included. Our next stop is to one of the smallest breweries in the region, Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co where you can choose a drink from their range of beer or cider. This charming venue is located in the small town of Cooran and provides a relaxing stop on our way through the Noosa Hinterland. We then continue our scenic drive north to Dingo Creek Vineyard in Traveston for a wine tasting with a local cheese platter and souvenir glass included. Then, it’s a leisurely drive back into Noosa after a day of sampling the best of the local region.