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SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY
Australia

Brisbane & The Sunshine Coast

8 NIGHTS FROM £3,489 per person

Fall completely in love with Australia on a self-drive tour of the Sunshine Coast and ending on beautiful K'gari. Kick things off with two days in Brisbane, drinking in the buzz of the city or choosing the nightlife and surfing beaches on the nearby Gold Coast. Pick up your hire car and head to Noosa, the beachfront town with a decidedly laidback atmosphere. Next up is World Heritage-listed K'gari (Fraser Island), relax or swim in the fresh waters of Eli Creek and see the rusting colossus that is the Maheno Shipwreck. Finish things off with a stroll through lush rainforests and discover the ancient volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains.  

Itinerary

place DAYS 1 - 2 - Brisbane

Brisbane

Arrive in Brisbane and transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. Striking, modern architecture and colonial charm combine in cosmopolitan Brisbane, Australia’s third largest city. Less than an hour’s drive away are the theme parks, nightlife and surfing beaches of the Gold Coast.

place DAYS 3 - 4 - Noosa

Noosa

Pick up your hire car and drive to the sleepy beachfront town of Noosa which is located on the Sunshine Coast and surrounded by riverside areas and hinterland communities. The following day join a relaxing afternoon cruise through Australia's Everglades. Admire the reflective waterways and watch the colours change as the sun starts to set while enjoying a beer or glass of bubbles. 

place DAYS 5 - 6 - K'gari (Fraser Island)

K'gari (Fraser Island)

Drive to Hervey Bay to catch the ferry to K'gari, a unique island destination which combines the best of nature’s adventure playground with beaches and sunsets that stretch forever, K'gari is a place like no other.

 

The following day meet your Ranger for a day’s adventure on the world’s largest sand island. Drive across this World Heritage-listed island in an air-conditioned 4WD coach to the golden sands of 75-Mile Beach. Swim in the fresh waters of Eli Creek on K'gari's eastern beach. See the rusting hulk of the Maheno Shipwreck and continue on to the Coloured Sands of the Pinnacles. Discover the former logging station at Central Station. Walk long the boardwalk of Wanggoolba Creek. Then visit Pile Valley, where the islands famous Satinay trees grow in the sand. Take a dip in the clears waters of Lake McKenzie, walk around the sandy shoreline or just relax and enjoy the spectacular view.

place DAYS 7 - 8 - Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Sunshine Coast Hinterland

After breakfast, take some time to relax and explore more of beautiful Fraser Island. This afternoon catch your ferry back to Hervey Bay. Drive the three hour journey to the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Discover the ancient volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains, stroll through the lush rainforests and admire the breathtaking scenery, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is a haven of relaxation.

DAY 9 - Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Return to Brisbane today and drop your hire car at the airport, before travelling to your next destination.

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8 NIGHTS FROM £3,489 per person

Price includes international economy flights, terms & conditions apply.

0141 955 4000