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The picturesque and unique Rainbow Beach is a must see for anyone. Our full-day tour captures the best of this beautiful place, including lunch overlooking the beach, Carlo Sandblow, Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park, views of K’Gari (Fraser Island) from Inskip Point, Cooloola Berries, a unique brewery/farm and more. This Rainbow Beach Private Tour is unique as we take the inland route via the beautiful Noosa Hinterland and Great Sandy National Park.
Itinerary
- You will start your tour with a beautiful country drive to our first stop at a popular farm cafe for coffee/tea on our way to Rainbow Beach
- The next leg of out journey will get us to a clear sand filtered fresh water creek in the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park where you can freshen up and possibly see some of the creek’s local residents such as the large long-finned eel
- A short drive will take us through the Rainbow Beach township to the ever-growing Carlo Sandblow on its outskirts, part of the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park. Here you will be taken on a guided nature walk onto Carlo Sandblow to explore this amazing natural landscape that offers incredible views of the distant coloured sands, Double Island Point and K’Gari (Fraser Island).
- All this exploring will have built up an appetite, so it’s a good time to have some lunch, and there is no better place to eat than at the local beachside restaurant where you will eat your included lunch overlooking the beautiful Rainbow Beach and Wide Bay with views of the distant coloured sands and Double Island Point.
- Once you’ve eaten lunch you will have enough free time to explore Rainbow Beach shopping strip, its beautiful patrolled beach, where you can cool off between the flags if you wish
- A trip to Rainbow Beach wouldn’t be complete without a closer look at K’Gari (Fraser Island). You will be taken to the nearest mainland point to the island, where you can look across the channel to K’Gari and do a little nature walk too
- With a reasonable journey home, we break it up with a visit to a craft brewery and farm on the way where you can reminisce over a refreshing drink and maybe some live music on weekends
- We will finish the day with another lovely country drive to drop you at your accommodation in time for sunset and dinner.
What’s included?
- Coffee/tea or equivalent drink
- Crystal clear freshwater creek in the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park
- Lunch with a drink overlooking the ocean with free time to explore the Rainbow Beach township
- Sinking your feet into the ancient coloured sands at Carlo Sandblow in Cooloola section of the Great Sandy NP
- Panoramic views of K’Gari (Fraser Island), Double Island Point and the Coloured Sands
- Stunning scenic country drives
- Commentary throughout the day from expert guide
- Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
- Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating
NOOSA & SUNSHINE COAST Pick-ups and Drop-offs
Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers at their home or accommodation in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast regions, including the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking. Pick ups outside of the above locations may incur a surcharge.
Sunshine Coast Airport Drop-off Available
Make the most of your departure day and be dropped-off at the Sunshine Coast Airport after your private tour for no extra cost. We have plenty of luggage room on the bus to stow your bags for the duration of the tour or transfer. Ensure you select the appropriate airport transfer checkbox option when you make your tour or transfer booking.
Luxury Vehicle
You will be chauffeured around in comfort in our premium luxury vehicle with a maximum of 11 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.
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What a day! Montville, Maleny, and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland totally delivered — stunning views, beautiful towns, and lots of laughs. Our group clicked instantly, and Joel was the perfect guide: fun, full of local stories, and just the right amount of fun. 10/10 would tour again! Lina and Anna



Helen and Angela
Sydney








The Noosa Hinterlands tour was a highlight. The scenery was absolutely stunning, and we loved visiting the charming town of Pomona and the peaceful lakeside spot at Boreen Point on Lake Cootharaba. Joel shared interesting stories and local history along the way, without ever making it feel like a lecture, just good conversation.
Our second tour was to Eumundi, where the markets were buzzing with life. We especially enjoyed the local ginger beer and learning about the area’s rich history. Joel seemed to know just where to go and gave us plenty of time to explore at our own pace.
Both tours were well-organized, comfortable, and had a personal touch that’s often missing from larger group tours. If you’re looking for a more intimate, thoughtful way to explore the Sunshine Coast, we can’t recommend Joel’s Journey’s enough.

John & Julie








Joel is very knowledgeable about the area and took us to places we would not have known about. Being British it was interesting to hear some of the Australian history.
We had a great lunch at a little village called Kenilworth and then a doughnut which was huge!
We had a thoroughly enjoyable day with a few laughs as well. Would definitely recommend





Joel was courteous and informative before we were even picked up notifying us of pick from our hotel.
The day was sunny and warm. From the minute the tour started, Joel told us an enormous amount of facts about the flora and the fauna. He was able to tell us about the custodial owners of the land and their words for landmarks, animals, and wildlife.
He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Our first stop was at a waterfall for a cup of tea or coffee.
I asked for a cup of Earle Grey with oat milk, and he had it. What a man!
Then it was onto Montville. First stop was the chocolate shop, where we all got a tasting box.
The chocolate was super yummy and none of mine made it home!!
We then had 45 minutes free time to look at Montville shops before lunch. Honestly, I could have bought every product from every store and gone back for seconds. The art was incredible. I am still salivating!
The view from the car park, looking towards the coast, was stunning. Montville shops on its own needs at least a week to do it justice!
Next was lunch. I had potato and leek soup and ginger beer. The view was delicious , a bit like the view from The Cuckoo in the Dandenong Ranges.
Lunch was delicious. The products in the shop were delicious. I found a Mary Poppins teapot.
After lunch, we walked under the tree canopy in a rainforest. Again, Joel's knowledge of wildlife was stunning. So that baby I could hear crying every night in Noosa was a bird haha!
We got pictures of the Glass House Mountains and travelled onto a winery.
Oh my goodness, the moscato was so light and fresh I will definitely be ordering some. The sommelier had the most seductive French french accent I have ever heard. I closed my eyes, and my ears were having orgasms!! His voice was like soft fingers and silk trailing across your back, neck, arms.. you get the picture. Truly, that man could have seduced anyone if you kept your eyes shut and just listened!!
Then it was time to go home after we stopped at a lookout, and Joel pointed out where all the landmarks were!
Joel was very passionate about his love of the environment and his beloved Noosa!
Joel's Journeys will now become a regular part of my Noosa holiday! There are so many great tours to go on!
Joel is a keeper. What a wonderful human being he is. He is grounded and intensely passionate about all things Noosa and the environment.
A thoughtful and wise human being. He said lots of things that show intention and maturity. I love supporting businesses that are truly about service to others. Joel's Journeys deserve a 20 out of 10. He is a local treasure!





History check. Atmosphere check. Good vibes check.
Met by Joel at Amamoor and we were off again for a day of touring the beautiful townships and surrounds of the Mary Valley. Lots of interesting and passionate commentary, short nature walks suited to young and old, incredible lookouts and wrapped up with a delicious lunch at Kenilworth with time to sample treats (artisan cheeses, bakeries, chocolatier).
A cracker of a day out with a friendly and passionate local, highly recommend the Mary Valley Rattler tour and we will definitely do further tours with Joel.





Despite the rain, Joel ensured that the tour was well-paced and completely worth the price. Joel himself is an incredible tour guide, going above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and got the most out of the experience. Even with the weather, we got to see so much, including breathtaking views and fascinating insights that we wouldn't have discovered on our own.
One highlight was the spot Joel found for lunch—it was perfect. Not only was the food great with plenty of options, but the view was absolutely spectacular. It really added to the whole experience.
After lunch, we headed to Australia Zoo, where Joel dropped us off just in time for the Wildlife Warriors show. We had over three hours to explore the zoo and still had plenty of time to see all the other exhibits.
In summary, if you're considering booking this tour, don't hesitate. Joel is an amazing guide who knows how to put on a top-notch tour. You're guaranteed to have a fantastic time, rain or shine. Highly recommended!











Friendly and fun, super informative and very attentive to all his passenger’s needs.

Had a recent family holiday experience with Joel’s Journeys & we couldn’t be more impressed. Joel catered for our private needs, bouncing between a number of locations on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Joel delivers a professional tour with a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. His local knowledge combined with his global travel experience, on show inside a wonderful vehicle, really made our whole family feel special. It feels like we’ve known Joel for years & now we will have a friend for life. Thanks heaps Joel, look forward to our next Journey with you mate:D




Highly recommend, great value for money and felt like a luxury trip given by a tour guide who really cares.

Highly recommend, great value for money and felt like a luxury trip given by a tour guide who really cares.



Would definitely recommend you book Joel. He was so friendly, kind and so accommodating and will be booking him again when we return to the Sunshine Coast for our next holiday.





Thanks Joel, not often you get a personal tour with the owner
Very impressive, thanks for turning the good weather on too
