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Sunshine Coast Seaside Explorer Private Tour with Lunch & Hidden Villages, Mountains & Islands
Highlights
- Traverse quaint villages and serene beaches, uncovering the Sunshine Coast's hidden treasures along the way.
- Ascend Emu Mountain for breathtaking panoramas that showcase the stunning coastal landscape.
- Indulge in a sumptuous lunch overlooking Coolum Beach, savouring the flavours and ocean views.
- Relax in a luxury vehicle with reclining seats and climate control, ensuring comfort throughout your journey.
Take a journey through the Sunshine Coast’s hidden treasures with the Sunshine Coast Seaside Explorer Private Tour. Traverse quaint villages and serene beaches, ascend Emu Mountain for breathtaking panoramas, and stroll along Coolum Headland for coastal views. Indulge in a sumptuous lunch overlooking the rolling waves of Coolum Beach and savour a refreshing drink at a secluded lakeside bar.
Discover hidden islands and meander through Peregian Village’s charming shopping precinct. Marvel at scenic coastal drives while enjoying commentary from our experienced host. Relax in the comfort of a luxury vehicle equipped with reclining seats, individual USB ports, and climate control. With door-to-door service, they ensure a seamless experience from pickup to drop-off at your accommodation. Uncover the allure of the Sunshine Coast’s northern beaches on our Sunshine Coast Seaside Explorer Private Tour, where adventure and tranquility converge in perfect harmony.
Itinerary highlights
Peregian Beach and Village
You will be picked up at 9am for a short drive to our first stop at Peregian Beach Village to explore the wonderful variety of boutique locally owned stores in what’s becoming one of Noosa’s favourite shopping hideaways. Make sure you save some time to also walk through the park to the secluded Peregian surf beach. There is a couple of good coffee shops here too.
Hill Climb to a Panoramic View Point
After another short drive we will take an easy climb to the top of the 70 metre high Emu Mountain, which is not much of a mountain, but offers incredible panoramic views of the area. Our experienced guide will point out some endemic plants that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Coolum Beach Coastal Walk and Lunch
Next we visit Coolum Beach, home of one of Australia’s best surfers, where we will take in the sea views from the clifftops of Point Arkwright before walking the coastal boardwalk down to Coolum Beach esplanade.
As it is now time for lunch, you will be seated at your table overlooking the Coolum surf, where you will indulge in your included lunch with a drink. Once you’ve eaten you can decide whether to stay for another drink or go explore the beach, park, or shops until it’s time to leave.
Mudjimba
A scenic drive south of Coolum will land us in a hidden part of the Sunshine Coast called Mudjimba where you can peer across at Old Woman Island from this little paradise and get some sand between the toes.
Maroochy River Mouth
Our most southerly stop of the tour could easily be your favourite as we walk the Maroochy river mouth and visit the smallest hidden island on the coast, with uninterrupted views of Maroochydore and Cotton Tree.
Twin Waters
We finish the day with a hot or cold drink at a wonderful cafe in Twin Waters overlooking a lovely lake. We’ll get the first round of drinks and let you sit back and reflect on your day or go explore a little before we leave to drop you back to your accommodation in time for sunset and dinner.
Tour details
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Available from 5 February 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)
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