Holiday Overview
Drive along Australia’s Sunshine Coast exploring some of Australia’s greatest natural wonders. Begin by exploring the metropolitan city of Brisbane, walk along James Street trying local cafes and restaurants or visit the local kola sanctuary. Begin your journey along the Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay located on the coastline with beautiful golden sand beaches to explore before crossing on the ferry to Fraser Island. Discovering the natural wonders, the island has to offer including crystal clear waters of Lake McKenzie.
Continue to Noosa Bay where you can visit one of the world’s only everglades, explore this unique eco system by taking a boat tour or canoe along everglades. Finish by visiting the magnificent 11 peaks of the Glass House Mountains. Hike around the mountains or just enjoy the view.
Days: 13 / Nights:12
Start: Brisbane Finish: Brisbane
States Visited: Queensland
Sunshine Coast Fly Drive includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- Car Hire
- 12 Nights accommodation
- Visit Glass House Mountains
- Explore the beauty spots of Fraser Island
- Explore the Noosa Everglades
Day 1 - UK to Brisbane
Arrive at Brisbane International Airport, after clearing customs and collecting your bags make your way to your hotel. Spending the rest of day at your leisure.
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Grand Chancellor Brisbane
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Rydges South Bank Brisbane
Spicers Balfour Hotel
Day 2 - Brisbane
Spend today exploring Brisbane.
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Grand Chancellor Brisbane
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Rydges South Bank Brisbane
Spicers Balfour Hotel
Day 3 - Brisbane to Hervey Bay
Today check out your Brisbane hotel and collect your car hire. Making the journey along the Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay. Spending the rest of the day at lesuire exploring Hervey Bay.
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Mantra Hervey Bay
Day 4 - Hervey Bay to Fraser Island
Today check out of your Hervey Bay hotel and make your way to the ferry port for your crossing to Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island.
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Kingfisher Bay Resort
Day 5 - Fraser Island Beauty Spots Tour
Explore the beauty of Fraser Island and learn about the natural and cultural history of K'gari, Fraser Island. Swim in the crystal-clear, blue waters of Lake McKenzie, the island's most beautiful perched lake. From Central Station, walk along the banks of Wanggoolba Creek as it flows silently through the rainforest. Marvel at the tall, majestic satinay trees of Pile Valley. Drive along spectacular Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Stop to swim in the cool, fresh Eli Creek. This swift-flowing creek, the largest on the Eastern beach, spills 80 mega litres of water into the ocean every day. Visit the Maheno shipwreck and marvel at the coloured sands of the Pinnacles. See an ancient forest being uncovered as Stone tool Sand Blow moves across the island.
Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and National Park fees.
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Kingfisher Bay Resort
Day 6 - Fraser Island to Noosa Heads
Check out your Fraser Island hotel and make your way to the ferry port for your crossing to Hervey Bay. Continuing along to Noosa Heads, after checking into your hotel spend the rest of day at leisure.
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Peppers Noosa
Day 7 - Noosa Heads
Spending the day at leisure to explore Noosa Heads.
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Peppers Noosa
Day 8 - Explore Everglades
Cruise deep into the tranquil mirrored waterways of Australia’s’ only Everglades. This spectacular network of wetlands showcases ancient landscapes and offers spectacular photo opportunities. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this unique eco system. 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 freshwater 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 the specially designed eco boats or cruise to the canoe launch area – grab a paddle, jump in a canoe and experience one of the best canoeing adventures in Australia.
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Peppers Noosa
Day 9 - Noosa Bay to Montville
Today check out of your Noosa Bay hotel and make your way to Montville. Spending the rest of day at leisure.
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Narrows Escape
Day 10 - Montville
Spend today at leisure to explore Montville.
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Narrows Escape
Day 11 - Montville to Glasshouse Mountains
Today check out your Montville hotel and make your way to Glasshouse Mountains. After you have checked into your Glass House Mountains hotel spend the rest of your day at leisure.
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Glass House Mountains Ecolodge
Day 12 - Glass House Mountains
Spend today exploring the Glass House Mountains.
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Glass House Mountains Ecolodge
Day 13 - Glasshouse Mountains to UK
Today check out your Glasshouse Mountains hotel and make your way to Brisbane airport for your onward flight home.
Alternatively speak to your consultant if you would prefer to add additional days to your itinerary.
Greand Chancellor Brisbane
Situated on the highest point in Brisbane’s Central Business District, Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane is a convenient address for business and leisure travellers. Discover an engaging blend of contemporary design, modern amenities and gracious hospitality, at a 4.5 star Brisbane hotel dedicated to the perfect guest experience - ideal for a relaxing corporate trip, family holiday or weekend getaway.
Rydges South Bank, Brisbane Holidays
Rydges South Bank Brisbane is located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and entertainment precinct with plenty of things to do and only minutes away from South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The friendly staff at our Brisbane Hotel will make you feel right at home the moment you check in. Rydges South Bank Brisbane features a variety of rooms and suites with state-of-the-art features and amenities.
Spicers Balfour Hotel, Brisbane Holidays
Spicers Balfour Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel just minutes from the Brisbane city centre, 16km from Brisbane Airport, and a 2 minute walk from Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane’s newest entertainment and lifestyle destination
Mantra, Hervey Bay Holidays
There are many reasons to stay and play at Mantra Hervey Bay, overlooking the famous calm waters where migrating humpback whales frolic with their newborns.
Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island Holidays
Kingfisher Bay Resort is the gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and is internationally renowned following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal visit, during their official Australian tour.
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas Holidays
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas is nestled in the serenity of Noosa National Park. Spend your days lazing in the inviting free-form swimming pool, pamper yourself in Stephanie’s Ocean Spa, or just take it easy
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Glass House Mountains
Sunshine Coast Sign
Noosa
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Glass House Mountains
Glass House Mountains
Noosa
Brisbane
Brisbane
Hervey Bay
Noosa Everglades
Noosa Everglades
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