The Great Sunshine Way- Highlights

Brisbane

Begin your journey in Queensland’s capital Brisbane.
Vibrant yet laidback, it features a picturesque city skyline amid lush parks and a meandering river.

Highlights:

  • Explore the colorful weekend markets at Riverside Centre and South Bank.
  • Dine alfresco by the Brisbane River.
  • Climb the Story Bridge and enjoy awesome views of the city and beyond.
  • Shop at Queen Street Mall and other funky precincts such as Fortitude Valley.
  • Handfeed wild dolphins at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort, just 75 minutes by boat from Brisbane.

Gold Coast

Have fun at world-class attractions, enjoy beautiful beaches and indulge in shopping, dining and endless entertainment.

Highlights:

  • Have a blast at the theme parks including Dreamworld, Movie World and Sea World.
  • Go sailing on the Gold Coast Broadwater and watch the sunset.
  • Check out Circle on Cavill, a new lifestyle precinct with stylish shops, cool cafes and bars.
  • Shop till you drop at Harbour Town and Pacific Fair.

Gold Coast Hinterland.

Discover a lush hinterland with national parks, mountains and waterfalls, barely an hour's drive from the coast.

Highlights:

  • Take an enchanting night tour of Springbrook national park and see Australia's largest colony of glow worms.
  • Try delicious fruit liqueurs at the award-winning Tamborine Mountain Distillery.
  • Stay at Binna Burra Mountain Lodge or O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat and enjoy splendid mountain views.
  • Enjoy a rainforest retreat at Songbirds, with its award-winning restaurant and beautiful villas.
  • Visit Peppers Hidden Vale, a 10,000-acre cattle station with luxurious cottages.

Sunshine Coast

Just an hour north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast is picture perfect with pristine beaches and chic resorts.

Highlights:

  • Go camel riding along sun-kissed beaches. It’s an adventure you won’t forget!
  • Dine at one of the acclaimed restaurants along Noosa’s Hastings Street or Mooloolaba’s sea-facing esplanade.
  • Join a learn-to-surf class and try riding the waves.
  • Enjoy a 4WD journey along the beach where you’ll see cliffs of coloured sands.

Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Journey through rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges - the views are nothing short of stunning.

Highlights:

  • Explore quaint villages such as Montville, with cafes and craft shops housed in log and stone cottages.
  • Sample ginger cocktails, ginger jams and other goodies at the world’s largest Ginger Factory.
  • Browse hundreds of stalls at Eumundi Markets, which offer local crafts, food and more.
  • Visit the multi award-winning Australia Zoo, home of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin.
  • Have fun at Animal Farm @ Maleny, where you can try horse riding, cow milking and more.

Fraser Coast

Visit the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island. Stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort, which overlooks lakes, bush land and the sea.

Highlights:

  • Take a 4WD journey along miles of pristine beach with cliffs of colored sands.
  • Go on a ranger-guided tour of the lush rainforest, freshwater lakes and creeks.
  • Go on a whale watching cruise (Aug to Oct) and get up close to the magnificent humpback whales.

Beaudesert, Rathdowney, Boonah

Explore this scenic region and discover rolling hills, mountain ranges and tranquil lakes.

Highlights:

  • Hike the craggy peaks, rugged mountain trails and beautiful rainforests of the Scenic Rim.
  • Enjoy a luxurious country retreat at Peppers Hidden Vale, a 10,000 acre working cattle station.
  • Fish at Lake Moogerah, where you can catch Australian bass, Golden Perch and Mary River Cod.
  • Enjoy lunch at the picturesque Kooroomba vineyard, which is surrounded by lovely lavender fields.