Our Australia Zoo-Glass House Mountains Tour Combo is an amazing opportunity to experience two of Sunshine Coast's must see destinations in the one trip.

We start this combo in the Glass House Mountains Tour, where you will be in awe as we wind our way through this magnificent and unique landscape. You will have the best of both worlds with our experienced local guide taking you to the best viewing locations of the Glass House Mountains from near and afar, including a small nature walk into the Glass House Mountains National Park to get a closer view at the biggest and tallest peak. A delicious dine-in lunch and drink at a lookout cafe in the Glass House Mountains is also included on this tour.

You will then be dropped at Australia Zoo in time to see the famous Wildlife Warriors show that includes many Australian animals and the crocodile feeding. Your entry ticket  to Australia Zoo is included and you will have 3.5 hours to explore this wonderful zoo. 

To further compliment this tour, we provide you with an experienced local 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

• Our day begins with a nice country drive. The start of this tour may be shared with guests going to Australia Zoo, where we will drop them off on the way. So you will get to see what Australia Zoo look like on the outside.
• We then make our way to the biggest of the Glass House Mountains, Mt Beerwah, where we will wind our way on the bus through various other Glass House Mountains to get there with amazing views.
• You will be guided on a short walk into the Glass House Mountains National Park to a striking viewing area of Mt Beerwah, the biggest of all the Glass House Mountains.
• Next you'll see the many faces of Mt Coonowrin as you see it from different angles, with a stop at the best viewing location.
• Another scenic drive through forest and farms will land us at a lookout with a historic fire tower and views of all 14 peaks of the Glass House Mountains and beyond. 
• A delicious lunch with a drink is included on this tour at a wonderful lookout cafe with a beautiful landscape view. Here you also have an opportunity to buy a souvenir if you wish.
• After lunch we head back into the Glass House Mountains National Park to the best viewing location of Mt Tibrogargan and another little mountain we'll keep as a surprise.
• Just as you thought you had see it all, we will go on yet another scenic drive between more of the Glass House Mountains towards the town called Glass House Mountains for one last stop.
• We will then make our way to Australia Zoo and have you there in time for the Wildlife Warriors show and 4 hours to explore the zoo. Your entry ticket is included in this tour.
• You will be picked up at 4:00pm and returned to your accommodation in time for sunset and dinner.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Scenic guided tour through Glass House Mountains National Park
• Lunch and a drink at lookout cafe
• Australia Zoo Entry Ticket
• 3.5 hours at Australia Zoo
• All the best viewing locations of the Glass House Mountains
• Lookout with historic fire tower and panoramic views of all the mountains
• Visit the Glass House Mountains township
• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
• Full commentary from our experienced guide

Pick-up details

Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers at their home or accommodation in Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Castaways Beach, Marcus Beach, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Twin Waters, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and anywhere in between these hubs. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking and make sure you are ready at your pick up address 10 minutes before your allocated pick up time.

The scheduled pick up times:
7:50am - Tewantin
8:00am - Noosaville
8:10am - Noosa Heads
8:15am - Noosa Junction & Noosa Hill
8:20am - Sunshine Beach & Sunrise Beach
8:25am - Castaways Beach & Marcus Beach
8:30am - Peregian Beach
8:40am - Coolum Beach
8:45am - Marcoola
8:50am - Twin Waters & Mudjimba
9:00am - Maroochydore & Cotton Tree
9:10am - Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland
9:30am - Aussie World Theme Park, Palmview
9:50am - Beerwah Train Station

Minimum Passenger Requirement
This tour requires a minimum of 4 adults booked for the service to operate. We reserve the right to not operate this tour if we don't reach this minimum requirement. This minimum includes guests on the bus who have booked to go to Australia Zoo only.

Passenger Loads of 12 or more guests

Passenger loads of 12 or more guests are subject to the availability of a larger bus. Please provide us with as much notice as possible for group bookings of 12 to 24 guests. 

Experienced Tour Guide
Your host is an experienced tour guide and driver who lives in the Noosa region, is passionate about the natural world, respectful of indigenous culture and has received many positive compliments and reviews from customers.

Escape to the hinterland for the day on our Montville, Maleny & Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour with the unique Montville Artisan Village, lunch, wine tasting, chocolate tasting, rainforest walk, waterfall, and panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast.

Our all-inclusive luxury Montville, Maleny & Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour is delightful day out in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, where you’ll feel like you’re riding on a cloud as you look out at the panoramic views from mountain top all day long. By the days end you will have looked out at the entire Sunshine Coast coastline from Noosa to Caloundra, around to the Glass House Mountains, and on a clear day, Moreton Island. This tour has it all, from an old-growth rainforest walk, sightseeing and scenic ridgeline drives to novelty shops and the indulgence of the local produce, including lunch with a drink, chocolate tasting box and wine-tasting with ocean views on weekends and cheese and wine on weekdays.

To further compliment this tour, we provide you with an experienced local 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

• You will start the day with a nice country drive to our first stop where you will enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee alongside the picturesque view atop Mapleton Falls.
• A lovely ridgeline drive atop the Blackall Range will then land us in Montville Artisan Village, the prettiest and most unique little village on the hinterland.
• You will begin your Montville experience by indulging in some of the finest artisan Belgian chocolates in the region with a chocolate tasting included at Montville's favourite chocolate factory. You will then have close to an hour to explore the wonderful Montville Artisan Village and its many novelty shops, galleries and artisan delights.
• We will then go to a charming hinterland cottage cafe for your included lunch and drink. Attached to this cafe is shop filled with local produce, art and crafts.
• Following lunch on weekdays, you will indulge in local cheese and wine (or other preferred drink) at the Maleny's very own cheese factory; and on weekends you will settle in at the local’s favourite winery and vineyard for a generous wine-tasting (or equivalent drink) overlooking the Sunshine Coast.
• Next, a ridgeline drive will take us to a panoramic lookout with views of the entire Sunshine Coast coastline, from Noosa to Caloundra and as far as Moreton Island on a clear day.
• We then journey further along the ridgeline for a scenic drive through the Maleny region, including a panoramic lookout where you will and experience one of the most stunning and photographed views in Australia, with unimpeded views of the picturesque Glass House Mountains.
• We will then finish the day with at a place that our guests often refer to as a highlight, where we will take you on a guided nature walk through a mesmerising remnant old-growth rainforest with giant native trees, many singing birds, pademelons (wallabies) and more. This walk is 1.5km and relatively flat. For those who don't feel comfortable doing this walk, you can joyfully spend your time at the entrance, where there is a discovery centre and cafe with views of the Glass House Mountains. Glass House Mountains.
• You can now recline your seats and enjoy the journey back down the mountain in comfort, and we will have you back to your accommodation in time for sunset and dinner.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Complimentary Tea & Coffee at Waterfall
• Montville Artisan Village with plenty of time to explore
• Lunch and drink at hinterland cottage cafe
• Guided walk through remnant old-growth rainforest with birds, wallabies & giant trees
• Panoramic views of Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast
• Chocolate tasting box of handmade Belgian chocolates
• Wine-tasting at a Montville vineyard on weekends
• Cheese and wine at a Maleny cheese factory on weekdays.
• Sightseeing and stunning ridgeline drives
• Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
• Commentary throughout the day from experienced host
• Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating

This tour requires a minimum of 3 adults booked for the tour to operate. We reserve the right to not operate this tour if we don't reach this minimum requirement.

Door to Door Pick-ups and Drop-offs

For this tour Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers from their home or accommodation in Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Twin Waters, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and anywhere in between these hubs. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking, and please be ready 10mins prior to the allocated pick-up time.

The scheduled pick up times are:
7:50am - Tewantin 
8:00am - Noosaville & Noosa Waters
8:10am - Noosa Heads
8:20am - Noosa Hill & Noosa Junction
8:25am - Sunshine Beach & Sunrise Beach
8:30am - Castaways Beach & Marcus Beach
8:35am - Peregian Beach
8:40am - Coolum Beach
8:50am - Marcoola
8:55am - Twin Waters & Mudjimba 
9:10am - Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland
9:15am - Maroochydore & Cotton Tree
9:30am - Nambour Train Station

Luxury Vehicle
You will be chauffeured around in comfort in our luxury vehicle with a maximum of 9 guests. Our bus is equipped with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to recharge your phones and cameras throughout a day. The vehicle has a fridge running throughout the day to keep cool any cold produce you purchase.

Experienced Host
Your host is an experienced tour guide and driver who lives in the Noosa region, is passionate about the natural world, respectful of indigenous culture and has received many positive compliments and reviews from customers.

Join our Mary Valley Tour to experience the best of this unique countryside, where you will ride on the famous Mary Valley Rattler Classic Steam Engine, indulge in the valley's food and drinks, whilst absorbing stunning sights and scenery.

Our all-inclusive Mary Valley Tour is a great change of scenery from the beautiful beaches to the nearby country, which is equally as stunning and picturesque. This tour has it all, from sightseeing and a scenic country train ride to the indulgence of the local produce, and an energising guided nature walk through giant fig trees to finish the day. This tour includes a one-way train ride on the Mary Valley Rattler classic steam locomotive between historical Gympie and Amamoor stations. 

To further compliment this tour, we provide you with an experienced local 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 (Please note change of train type for February and March 2027. Details below)

• You’ll be picked up to start the day with a beautiful scenic drive to the historical Gympie Station for your one-way journey on the Mary Valley Rattler classic steam locomotive. You will have time to explore the historical station and its museum, get a close look at the classic steam engine, buy a souvenir, and grab a drink from the station cafe if you wish.
• All aboard!! You will then depart on your train for a one-way, one-hour experience on the Mary Valley Rattler classic steam locomotive to the historical Amamoor station. Here you will have time to appreciate this small country town and watch the steam engine get turned around on a historical turntable.
• Next we take a nice country drive to a picturesque little town called Imbil, previously nominated as one of Queensland’s top tiny tourist towns. Here we’ll explore the corners of this pretty little town, including the town lookout with a panoramic views of the Mary Valley.
• We then continue our scenic country drive to the heart of the Mary Valley, Kenilworth, where you will be treated to a delicious lunch and drink of your choosing. Don’t eat too much for lunch, because you will want to save room for the delicious donuts, chocolates and cheeses on offer in the main street of Kenilworth, that you will have free time to explore after lunch.
• Your final experience on this tour will be a 1.2km guided fig tree walk through giant figs and a forest alive with birdsongs. This walk is paved and flat and optional. Alternatively, guest who don't feel comfortable doing this walk can enjoy the creekside park nearby the conjunction of the creek and the Mary River.
• We will then complete our journey with another country drive towards the coast to drop you at your accommodation in time for sunset and dinner.

SILVER BULLET RAIL MOTOR - February and March 2027

• During February and early March 2027, the Classic Rattler steam locomotive will be receiving maintenance and replaced with the historic Silver Bullet rail motor for your one-way train ride, before we pick you up from Amamoor Station to continue our tour through the Mary Valley.

  This Silver Bullet rail motor service will include a complimentary souvenir—a memento of your scenic adventure, as well as a delicious station made sweet treat, as you sip on a steaming cup of tea or coffee on the train.

  Apart from this change of train type, the remainder of our tour will operate as per usual.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Mary Valley Rattler experience - train ticket included (one-way)
• Lunch with a drink in the heart of the Mary Valley, Kenilworth
• Free time to explore the donuts, chocolates and cheeses in Kenilworth
• Panoramic view of the Mary Valley from hidden lookout in Imbil
• Guided Fig Tree Walk with giant figs and birdlife
• Sightseeing and stunning scenic country drives
• Door to door pick-up and drop-off from your home or accommodation
• Commentary throughout the day from experienced local guide
• Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats and USB port for each seat

Door to Door Pick-ups and Drop-offs

For this tour Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers from their home or accommodation in Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Twin Waters, Marcoola, Coolum Beach, Peregian Beach, Sunshine Beach, Noosa Junction, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Tewantin and anywhere in between these hubs. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking, and please be ready 10mins prior to the allocated pick-up time.

The scheduled pick up times are:
6:10am - Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland
6:20am - Maroochydore & Cotton Tree
6:25am - Twin Waters & Mudjimba
6:30am - Marcoola
6:40am - Coolum Beach
6:45am - Peregian Beach
6:50am - Marcus Beach & Castaways Beach
6:55am - Sunrise Beach & Sunshine Beach
7:00am - Noosa Junction & Noosa Hill
7:10am - Noosa Heads
7:20am - Noosaville & Noosa Waters
7:30am - Tewantin

Luxury Vehicle

You will be chauffeured around in comfort in our luxury vehicle with a maximum of 10 guests. Our bus is equipped with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to recharge your phones and cameras throughout a day. The vehicle has a fridge running throughout the day to keep cool any cold produce you purchase.

Experienced Local Guide
Your guide is an experienced local tour guide and driver who lives in the Noosa region, is passionate about the natural world, respectful of indigenous culture and has received many positive compliments and reviews from customers.

Uncover Noosa’s best-kept secrets on our Noosa Everglades and Hinterland Private Tour, an all-inclusive adventure blending nature, gourmet delights, and local culture. Unwind amidst the tranquil beauty of the Noosa Everglades and Hinterland, where lush valleys, lofty peaks, and pristine waterways converge to create a serene paradise.

Start your day sipping tea or coffee by Lake Cootharaba, the largest lake in the Noosa Everglades. Then, wind through the scenic hinterland to Kin Kin, a charming tiny village with a 100+ year old hotel.

As you traverse the picturesque country roads, soak in the breathtaking panoramic views of rolling hills and tranquil landscapes, as we make our way to the best panoramic view in the hinterland.

Next, savour a gourmet lunch in Pomona, crafted from the finest local ingredients and paired with a refreshing drink. Wander through Pomona’s art gallery or opt for a gin tasting at a boutique distillery, adding a flavourful twist to your day.

Then, step aboard an eco-boat cruise through the Noosa Everglades, where mirrored waters and untouched wilderness set the scene for a truly magical experience. Enjoy a glass of beer or bubbles as your expert guide unveils the wonders of this pristine paradise.

With luxury transport, expert commentary, and effortless convenience, this Noosa Everglades and Hinterland Private Tour is a must for those seeking Noosa’s hidden gems. Book now—adventure awaits!

ITINERARY

• Your journey begins with a relaxing tea or coffee by the tranquil Lake Cootharaba, the largest lake in the Noosa Everglades.
• The scenic journey then leads to Kin Kin, a charming village nestled in the hinterland, where you’ll have the chance to explore, and see the town's 100+ year old hotel.
• Next, we’ll take a scenic drive to a hidden lookout that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the country we’ve explored, including the Noosa Hinterland, Everglades and beyond.
• A lovely country drive will then land us in the heart of the Noosa Hinterland, Pomona, for a gourmet lunch made with local produce at the local’s favourite restaurant. A drink is also included. 
• After lunch, use your free time in Pomona to explore the streets, local art gallery or maybe settle in for a gin tasting at the local gin distillery.
• We will then arrive alongside Noosa's largest lake, where you can have a refreshment at the brewery or explore a little before you set off on your Everglades boat cruise.
• Once you have boarded the Everglades Eco Safari boat, you will enjoy a relaxing 2.5 hour boat cruise through the  Noosa Everglades, with stunning views, including the 'River of Mirrors', where your host will provide commentary and a glass of beer or bubbles.
• On the journey home, we will endeavour to have you back at your accommodation in time for sunset and dinner.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Complimentary Tea or Coffee, served lakeside at the stunning Noosa Everglades
• Gourmet Lunch with a drink in Pomona
• 2.5-hour Serenity Cruise in the Noosa Everglades with Everglades Eco Safaris
• Panoramic lookout with views of the Noosa Everglades, hinterland, coastline and beyond
• Sightseeing and stunning scenic country drives
• Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
• Commentary throughout the day from experienced host
• Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating

Door to Door Pick-ups and Drop-offs

For this shared small group tour Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers from their home or accommodation in Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Twin Waters, Marcoola, Coolum Beach, Peregian Beach, Sunshine Beach, Noosa Junction, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Tewantin and anywhere in between these hubs. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking.

The scheduled pick up times are:
7:40am - Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland
7:50am - Maroochydore & Cotton Tree
7:55am - Twin Waters & Mudjimba
8:00am - Marcoola
8:10am - Coolum Beach
8:15am - Peregian Beach
8:20am - Marcus Beach & Castaways Beach
8:25am - Sunrise Beach & Sunshine Beach
8:30am - Noosa Junction & Noosa Hill
8:40am - Noosa Heads
8:50am - Noosaville & Noosa Waters
9:00am - Tewantin

Luxury Vehicle
You will be chauffeured around in comfort in our luxury vehicle with a maximum of 10 guests. Our bus is equipped with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to recharge your phones and cameras throughout a day. The vehicle has a fridge running throughout the day to keep cool any cold produce you purchase.

Experienced Host
Your host is an experienced tour guide and driver who lives in the Noosa region, is passionate about the natural world, respectful of indigenous culture and has received many positive compliments and reviews from customers.

Scenic guided tour through the Glass House Mountains National Park where we take you to the best viewing locations and lookouts,  include a delicious lunch & drink at a lookout cafe and a nature walk with giant trees and wildlife.

Our Glass House Mountains Tour will have you in awe as we wind our way through this magnificent and unique landscape. You will have the best of both worlds with our experienced local guide taking you to the best viewing locations of the Glass House Mountains from near and afar, including a small nature walk into the Glass House Mountains National Park to get a close view at the biggest. A delicious dine-in lunch and drink at a lookout cafe is included. We also explore the most picturesque part of Maleny with a nature walk through old growth forest with giant trees and wildlife.

You have the option to combine the first half of this tour, including lunch at lookout cafe, with 4 hours at Australia Zoo on the same day. Click here for more details.

To further compliment this tour, we provide you with an experienced local 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

• Our day begins with a nice country drive. The start of this tour may be shared with guests going to Australia Zoo, where we will drop them off on the way. So you will get to see what Australia Zoo look like on the outside.
• We then make our way to the biggest of the Glass House Mountains, Mt Beerwah, where we will wind our way on the bus through various other Glass House Mountains to get there with amazing views.
• You will be guided on a short walk into the Glass House Mountains National Park to a striking viewing area of Mt Beerwah, the biggest of all the Glass House Mountains.
• Another scenic drive through forest and farms will offer us incredible views of Mt Coonowrin and Mt Beerwah, then land us at a lookout with a historic fire tower and views of all 14 peaks of the Glass House Mountains and beyond. 
• A delicious lunch with a drink is included on this tour at a wonderful lookout cafe with a beautiful landscape view. Here you also have an opportunity to buy a souvenir if you wish.
• After lunch we head back into the Glass House Mountains National Park to the best viewing location of Mt Tibrogargan and another little mountain we'll keep as a surprise.
• Just as you thought you had see it all, we will go on yet another scenic drive between more of the Glass House Mountains towards the town called Glass House Mountains where you can explore the visitor centre and maybe buy a souvenir or some local relish.
• Next we visit an ancient cultural site, with evidence of activities from long ago by the local aboriginal and the early settlers.
• A scenic drive will land us in the most picturesque part of Maleny with some of the best views of the Glass House Mountains and we take you on a guided walk through ancient old-growth forest with giant trees and plenty of wildlife.
• We will then make our way back down the mountain, with a quick stop at Australia Zoo pick up guests who booked our Glass House Mountains and Australia Zoo Combo.
• We should have you back at you accommodation in time for sunset and dinner.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Scenic guided tour through Glass House Mountains National Park
• Lunch and a drink at lookout cafe
• All the best viewing locations of the Glass House Mountains
• Lookout with historic fire tower and panoramic views of all the mountains
• Picturesque views from Maleny
• Guided nature walk through old-growth forest with giant trees and wildlife
• Visit the Glass House Mountains township
• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
• Full commentary from our experienced guide

Pick-up details

Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers at their home or accommodation in Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Castaways Beach, Marcus Beach, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Twin Waters, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and anywhere in between these hubs. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking and make sure you are ready at your pick up address 10 minutes before your allocated pick up time.

The scheduled pick up times:
7:50am - Tewantin
8:00am - Noosaville
8:10am - Noosa Heads
8:15am - Noosa Junction & Noosa Hill
8:20am - Sunshine Beach & Sunrise Beach
8:25am - Castaways Beach & Marcus Beach
8:30am - Peregian Beach
8:40am - Coolum Beach
8:45am - Marcoola
8:50am - Twin Waters & Mudjimba
9:00am - Maroochydore & Cotton Tree
9:10am - Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland
9:30am - Aussie World Theme Park, Palmview
9:50am - Beerwah Train Station

Minimum Passenger Requirement
This tour requires a minimum of 4 adults booked for the service to operate. We reserve the right to not operate this tour if we don't reach this minimum requirement.

Passenger Loads of 12 or more guests

Passenger loads of 12 or more guests are subject to the availability of a larger bus. Please provide us with as much notice as possible for group bookings of 12 to 24 guests. 

Experienced Tour Guide
Your host is an experienced tour guide and driver who lives in the Noosa region, is passionate about the natural world, respectful of indigenous culture and has received many positive compliments and reviews from customers.