One of the best things about staying at Noosa Place Resort is just how easy it is to explore beyond Noosa. While Noosa itself offers plenty to fill your days, the surrounding region opens up into some of Queensland’s most memorable landscapes, all within reach for a relaxed day trip. These are the day tours from Noosa worth knowing about when you want to go off the beaten track.
K’Gari (Fraser Island) Explorer Tours
K’Gari (Fraser Island) is the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed destination, best explored on a guided 4WD tour departing from Noosa. Operators such as Fraser Island Adventure Tours and Discovery K’Gari Adventures run full-day experiences that include ferry transfers and guided access across the island’s sandy tracks. On a typical tour, expect to see Lake Mckenzie, Eli Creek the Maheno Shipwreck and long stretches of 75 Mile Beach. It’s a full-day adventure, but one that showcases one of Australia’s most unique natural landscapes – and we can’t recommend it enough.
Noosa Everglades Tours
Located just 30 minutes from Noosa is one of only two everglade systems in the world. Known as the River of Mirrors, this 60km stretch of glimmering waterways boasts spectacular natural scenery. It’s a rare and untouched ecosystem made up of dark, tannin-rich waterways, dense tea tree forests and an incredible abundance of birdlife. This unique environment is best explored slowly, with guided experiences led by operators including Everglades Eco Safaris and Kanu Kapers Australia. These tours typically depart from Boreen Point, but most of the local operators can pick you up from Noosa Place Resort.
Whale Watching Tours
From June through to November, the waters off Noosa become part of one of nature’s great migrations, as humpback whales travel along the Queensland coastline. This seasonal experience is best enjoyed on a guided whale watching tour departing from Noosa, where tours including Noosa Ocean Adventures and Noosa Whale & Dolphin Centre take you straight out into the action in search of breaching whales and pods moving along the coast. If there’s one tour you take whilst staying at Noosa Place Resort, make it this!
Noosa North Shore Tours
Just across the Noosa River, Noosa North Shore marks the gateway to a more untouched and remote side of the region. Accessible by ferry from Tewantin, this stretch of coastline is known for its wide, seemingly never-ending stretch of open beaches. Most visitors explore on guided 4WD tours that continue along the coastline to Double Island Point, with plenty of time spent just taking in the drive itself.
Glasshouse Mountains
A bit further into the Sunshine Coast region, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is an absolute must for everyone to experience at least once. The Glass House Mountains are one of the region’s most striking features, with dramatic volcanic peaks rising from the countryside and scenic lookouts that stretch across the hinterland.
From there, the drive winds through rolling farmland and rainforest pockets into the villages of Maleny and Montville, where the pace slows right down. These quaint and downright adorable country towns are known for their cafes, galleries, local produce and views across the stunning Blackall Range.
Final Thoughts
Staying at Noosa Place Resort means you’re perfectly positioned to experience all of the incredible day tours from Noosa that are on offer. Whether you’re heading out for a full-on island adventure, a hinterland road trip or a whale watching tour, you can enjoy everything to the fullest and know you’re returning to the comfort of your resort accommodation at the end of the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
From Noosa Place Resort, you can explore a wide range of day trips including K’Gari (Fraser Island), the Noosa Everglades, Sunshine Coast Hinterland towns like Maleny and Montville, whale watching tours, and 4WD adventures to Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach.
From Noosa Place Resort, the drive to the Noosa Everglades is generally around 30 minutes depending on the departure location and tour operator.
Yes, humpback whales can be seen off the Noosa coastline during migration season, which runs from June through to November.
Yes, access to Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach via the Noosa North Shore is by 4WD beach tracks. Most visitors choose guided tours, which include vehicle access, permits and experienced drivers, making it a simple way to explore this stunning part of the coastline.
For first-time visitors to the region, the Noosa Everglades or Glasshouse Mountains are often the easiest day trips. Both are relatively close and offer a relaxed introduction to the region beyond Noosa.
