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Noosa Hinterland Tour with Gourmet Lunch, Wine and Cheese, Mead, Lookout, Villages & Everglades Lake
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Noosa Hinterland, surrounded by lofty peaks and verdant valleys.
- Savour a gourmet lunch in Pomona, complemented by refreshing beverages and local produce delights.
- Experience mead-tasting at a charming estate, indulging in the finest local beverages and culinary excellence.
- Travel in luxury with reclining seats and USB ports, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
Join them on a memorable journey beyond Noosa’s bustling shores with the all-inclusive Noosa Hinterland Tour. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the hinterland, enjoying a variety of delights amidst its lofty peaks and verdant valleys. Travel through picturesque country roads, taking in breathtaking panoramic views along the way.
The Noosa Hinterland Tour offers a comprehensive experience designed to satisfy every taste and desire. Enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch in Pomona, accompanied by refreshing beverages, and a mead-tasting with at a charming estate and cellar door. Indulge yourself without limits on this excursion, with opportunities to taste the finest local produce and beverages. Each moment celebrates culinary excellence.
To further compliment this tour, they provide you with an experienced local tour guide and door to door pick-ups in a luxury vehicle with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to charge your phones and cameras along the way.
Itinerary highlights
Coffee and Tea beside Noosa Everglades largest lake
Kick off your day with a scenic drive that will lead us to our first stop, where you’ll sip on a complimentary tea or coffee as you take in the stunning views of Lake Cootharaba, the largest and most serene lake in the Noosa Everglades.
Explore the tiny village of Kin Kin and its 100+ year old hotel
Next, we’ll hit the open road, winding through the picturesque countryside to the charming village of Kin Kin in the Noosa Hinterland. Here, you’ll get a glimpse of the past with its 100+ year-old hotel and, on occasion, the chance to pick up some locally crafted art and handmade treasures.
Gourmet Lunch and drink in Pomona with time to explore
Our journey continues through the rolling hills of the Kin Kin Ranges to the historic town of Pomona, where we’ll treat you to a gourmet lunch at the locals’ favorite restaurant, made with the freshest local produce. And yes, a drink is included to perfectly complement your meal.
After lunch, enjoy some free time to wander the quaint streets of Pomona, explore the local art gallery, or perhaps treat yourself to a gin tasting at the nearby distillery.
Mead-tasting at Amrita Park Meadery
In the afternoon, we’ll delve into a unique mead tasting at a stunning local estate, where mead-making has been passed down through three generations. Note: Mead tastings are replaced by a delightful drink at a local craft brewery on Sundays.
Panoramic Views of the Noosa Everglades and Hinterland
Next, we’ll take a scenic drive to a hidden lookout that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the country we’ve explored, including a glimpse of Noosa Heads in the distance.
Wine tasting paired with a cheese platter at local vineyard
To cap off your unforgettable day, we’ll indulge in a premium wine tasting paired with a delicious cheese platter at the beloved local winery.
Finally, we’ll whisk you back to your accommodation in time to catch the sunset and enjoy a relaxing dinner.
Tour details
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Available from 6 January 2022 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Operation information
Joel's Journeys
Joel’s Journeys is an award-winning Noosa-based tour operator, curating bespoke experiences in and around Noosa, the Hinterland, Sunshine Coast, and surrounds.
Offering a range of all-inclusive guided tours for guests to experience locations that are a must-see, lesser-known or both. The expert knowledge and commentary of experienced local guides, offer guests the opportunity to discover and learn about new and memorable destinations in the comfort of a luxury vehicle.
Joel’s Journeys offers tours within Noosa, and to the Noosa Everglades, Noosa Hinterland, Rainbow Beach, Maleny and Montville, Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Mary Valley, Eumundi Markets and more. Joel’s Journeys also offers Australia Zoo Transfers including entry ticket, and a combo option to see Australia Zoo and the Glass House Mountains in the same trip.
The range of tours include a variety of experiences, such as lunch, tastings, sightseeing, guided nature walks, panoramic views, markets, novelty shops, scenic country drives, adventures, cultural experiences, and many great memories.
Awards won by Joel’s Journeys include:
Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award – Top 10% globally
Queensland Top Tour Guide 2024 – Bronze
Queensland Top Tour Guide 2023 – Gold
Australia Top Tour Guide 2023 – Silver
Best of Queensland Experience 2023 and 2024
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- State/Territory Bus Operators Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Tour Guiding Association
Memberships
- Professional Tour Guide Association of Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Visit Sunshine Coast