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SUNSHINE COAST SELF-DRIVE TOUR
8 night self-drive tour from £ 1299pp
Waterfall near Montville , Sunshine Coast Hinterlands
Glass House Mountains
THE SUNSHINE COAST ADVENTURE
8 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE TOUR
Noosa National Park Maheno Shipwreck , K ’ gari
coastal & Hinterland destinations • day trip to K ’ gari included • charming seaside towns
DAY 1 Brisbane / Hinterland ( Montville )
On arrival , collect your hire car and head for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland , a drive which winds past the Glass House Mountains , an awe-inspiring collection of 11 ranges that dominate the horizon . Continue onto your home for the next two nights nestled in pristine rainforest . ( 61 miles ).
DAY 2 Hinterland ( Montville )
Make the most of your surrounding and the luxurious facilities on offer at your hotel or venture into Montville to explore this quaint village . Alternatively , head further afield to visit Kandalilla National Park , a great place to go walking , have a picnic or cool down in a waterfall .
DAY 3 Hinterland ( Montville )/ Mooloolaba
Drive along the coast to picturesque Mooloolaba which boasts a handful of beaches , and if surfing ’ s your thing , don ’ t miss Alexandra Headland ( 20 miles ).
DAY 4 Mooloolaba
The action in Mooloolaba is all along the shore and you really can ’ t leave here without diving into the ocean or walking along the esplanade . When it ’ s time to satisfy hunger pangs , the main street has a bucketful of cosmopolitan cafés , restaurants , surf clubs and bars .
DAY 5 Mooloolaba / Noosa
Travel further north along the Sunshine Coast to the sophisticated coastal town of Noosa . Be sure to check out Hastings Street , a buzzing hive of food and fashion ( 27 miles ).
DAY 6 Noosa
A day to relax or explore , the choice is yours ! You ’ ll find plenty of beaches speckling the coastline of Noosa National Park , while the Noosa Hinterland is a sleepy countryside region jam-packed with local produce and treasures . There ’ s also the Noosa Everglades , which is best explored on an eco-cruise or in a kayak .
DAY 7 Noosa / Hervey Bay
Continue your journey to Hervey Bay , which boasts an unspoilt coastline , quiet charm and raw nature . It ’ s also the world ’ s whale watching capital , with prime viewing season from June to September . You ’ re sure to enjoy the pick of world-class cafés and restaurants - with Hervey Bay scallops a local speciality ( 116 miles ).
DAY 8 Hervey Bay / K ’ gari ( Fraser Island )
A fabulous day lies ahead as you embark on an included tour to discover the world ’ s largest sand island . Led by an experienced local guide , see K ’ gari ’ s ( Fraser Island ) iconic sights including Lake McKenzie for a revitalising swim in the crystal-clear waters , a drive along 75 Mile Beach , Eli Creek for a float down this fast-flowing freshwater creek , and a glimpse of the historic Maheno Shipwreck .
DAY 9 Hervey Bay
Return to your car at the airport for your onward journey . Alternatively , why not continue your explorations and drive further up the northern Queensland coast ?
QUEENSLAND
Hervey Bay
Noosa Mooloolaba
Hinterland ( Montville )
Brisbane
Hinterland ( Montville ) 2 nights | Mooloolaba 2 nights Noosa 2 nights | Hervey Bay 2 nights
Perhaps go whale watching in Hervey Bay visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 900 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
Mooloolaba
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : Daily .
Accommodation : 4★Plus Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat , Montville ; 4★Plus Coco Mooloolaba ; 4★ Noosa Blue Resort ; and 4★Plus Oaks Hervey Bay Resort & Spa .
Meals : Room only except Montville which includes a breakfast hamper and lunch on day 8 .
Tour price : The price shown for this self-drive tour includes 9 days compact all inclusive car hire , accommodation as shown and K ’ gari Explorer Day Tour .
International flights are not included .
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