Experience our Noosa Hinterland Tour, where 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 local arts and crafts.

Next, indulge in a gourmet lunch in Pomona, made with fresh, local ingredients at a beloved restaurant, paired with a refreshing drink. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore Pomona’s art gallery or experience a gin tasting at the local distillery, adding a delightful touch to your day.

The afternoon unveils a mead tasting at a historic estate, followed by a breathtaking secret lookout offering panoramic views of the hinterland and Noosa Heads. Cap off your day with a premium wine tasting and cheese platter at a local winery. Throughout the Noosa Hinterland Tour, you’ll enjoy comfort, expert guidance, and seamless transportation for an unforgettable experience.

ITINERARY

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Complimentary Tea or Coffee, served lakeside at the stunning Noosa Everglades
• A delicious Gourmet Lunch, made with local produce, accompanied by a refreshing drink
• Mead Tasting at a family-owned estate (Available every day except Sunday) *On Sundays, enjoy a drink at a local craft brewery when mead is unavailable
• Premium Wine Tasting paired with a delicious Cheese Platter at a renowned local winery
• Breathtaking Panoramic Lookout offering views of the Noosa Hinterland and beyond
• Scenic, leisurely country drives showcasing the natural beauty of the area
• Convenient door-to-door pick-up and drop-off from your home or accommodation
• Expert commentary from your friendly and experienced host throughout the day
• The comfort of a luxury vehicle featuring reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating for your utmost relaxation

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.