Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across Queensland

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Queensland for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour - Private Charter from Noosa to Rainbow Beach
5.0 (44)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour - Private Charter from Noosa to Rainbow Beach

A private 8-hour 4WD journey along the Sunshine Coast's most dramatic stretches, departing Noosa and finishing at Rainbow Beach. You'll navigate sand tracks, spot native wildlife, and stop at lookouts with views that shift constantly. The itinerary bends to your preferences—whether you want to linger at a particular beach or push on faster. Pickup from your accommodation, lunch, and park fees included. Fits up to four adults and two children.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1295
Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast
5.0 (30)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast

Get chauffeured from your Noosa or Sunshine Coast base to [Australia Zoo](/places/australia-zoo) with a knowledgeable driver who shares local insights en route. You'll receive a detailed map and pre-arrival briefing before spending roughly six hours exploring the zoo independently. The return journey includes drop-off at your accommodation, making this a hassle-free full day out without the stress of navigating.

8 hoursfrom AUD $149
Buderim Forest Flight Owl Encounter and Tour
5.0 (16)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Buderim Forest Flight Owl Encounter and Tour

Hand-feed and fly Barking Owls and Eastern Barn Owls through a Sunshine Coast forest park near Buderim. This 60–90 minute encounter pairs close-up wildlife interaction with a guided walk exploring the region's natural history and landscape. You'll handle the birds under expert supervision, learn owl behaviour and ecology, and move at a pace suitable for all fitness levels. Book for 2–4 people; solo visitors pay a minimum two-person rate.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $160
Mooloolaba Whale Watching – Small Group Tour
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Mooloolaba Whale Watching – Small Group Tour

A 2-hour small-group boat tour from Mooloolaba designed to watch humpback whales during their migration along the Sunshine Coast. With a maximum of 20 passengers, you'll observe breaches, tail slaps and other natural behaviours from close range. The skipper provides live commentary on whale biology and behaviour throughout the outing, combining observation with education in one compact experience.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99
Sunshine Coast and Noosa Private Tour Inc. 2-Course Gourmet Lunch
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sunshine Coast and Noosa Private Tour Inc. 2-Course Gourmet Lunch

A customised private tour of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa built around your interests, not a preset itinerary. Your local guide steers you towards both signature spots and quieter corners, keeping driving time minimal so you spend more time exploring. A two-course lakeside lunch for two is included, along with hotel pickups and dropoffs. Runs 1–7 hours depending on what you want to see.

1 hour – 7 hoursfrom AUD $375
Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa up to 2 pax
5.0 (12)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa up to 2 pax

Direct sedan transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to your Noosa accommodation, taking roughly 30 minutes. A driver meets you at the terminal and handles your luggage, whisking you away in a premium Lexus or Mercedes. Covers up to two passengers and standard checked bags. All fees included in the quoted price.

30 minfrom AUD $155
Stand Up Paddle Board Rental in Sunshine Coast
5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Stand Up Paddle Board Rental in Sunshine Coast

Self-guided paddleboard rental on Pumicestone Passage near Caloundra gets you onto one of the world's largest sand islands in minutes. The sheltered waterway reveals marine life beneath you whilst you chart your own route—find a secluded beach, anchor for a picnic, or simply drift away from crowds. A straightforward way to reconnect with the water and your travelling companions.

1 hourfrom AUD $27
Private Transfer from Noosa to Sunshine Coast Airport 7 seater
5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Noosa to Sunshine Coast Airport 7 seater

Door-to-door minivan service whisking up to seven passengers from any Noosa Heads address to Sunshine Coast Airport in roughly half an hour. The spacious seven-seater handles generous luggage loads with a trailer on standby, making it reliable for families and small groups heading out. Real-time driver tracking via smartphone keeps you posted from pickup through drop-off.

30 minfrom AUD $255
Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa up to 5 pax
5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa up to 5 pax

A private minivan whisks up to five passengers from Sunshine Coast Airport directly to your Noosa accommodation in roughly 30 minutes. Your driver meets you at the terminal, handles luggage, and navigates the coastal drive so you can relax. The spacious vehicle suits families and small groups, with child seats and boosters available if needed. All fees and taxes are included.

30 minfrom AUD $195
Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch
5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch

This eight-hour Sunshine Coast loop starts with a pickup from your accommodation and takes you through Noosa's best pockets: browse Hastings Street's boutiques and cafés, ferry across the river to a two-course lunch at a riverside restaurant, then drift through the Noosa Everglades on a three-hour cruise spotting native birds and waterways. Light snacks bookend the experience, and you'll have pockets of free time to wander beaches or national park trails before heading back.

8 hoursfrom AUD $695
Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa 7 seater + Luggage Trailer
5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa 7 seater + Luggage Trailer

Door-to-door minivan service whisks groups of up to seven from Sunshine Coast Airport to your Noosa accommodation in around 30 minutes. A driver meets you at arrivals, handles luggage loading into the attached trailer, and takes you directly to your hotel or private address. The spacious seven-seater suits families and small groups, with child seats and booster options available at no extra cost.

30 minfrom AUD $255
An Epic Bar Crawl Sunshine Coast: Sippin on Sunshine
Australia

An Epic Bar Crawl Sunshine Coast: Sippin on Sunshine

1h 30mfrom AUD $21
Private Transfer to or from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Australia

Private Transfer to or from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

30 minfrom AUD $160
Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (8pax)
Australia

Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (8pax)

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $195
Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (4pax)
Australia

Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (4pax)

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $150
Craft Beer Excellence: Sunshine Coast Private Brewery Tour
Australia

Craft Beer Excellence: Sunshine Coast Private Brewery Tour

7 hoursfrom AUD $495
Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (2pax)
Australia

Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (2pax)

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $145
Sunshine Coast: Luggage Storage in Noosa Beach
Australia

Sunshine Coast: Luggage Storage in Noosa Beach

1 dayfrom AUD $13
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