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Tour Type: Explorer
Tour Duration: 6 Days (5 Nights)
From: Sunshine Coast to Noosa
Tour Code: NFD
Operator: AAT Kings |
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Tour Description
Discover the Sunshine Coast and it's hinerland visiting the towns of Montville, Maleny & Eumundi home to the famous markets (Wed, Sat and Sun). Take time out to discover the boutique resort town of Noosa and cruise the stunning lakes and wetlands of the Noosa Everglades. Explore Fraser Island and 75 Mile Beach on an unforgettable two day wilderness adventure. Tour Inclusions:
- Welcome Drink
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (5) (B)
- Lunch (3) (L)
- Dinner (1) (D)
- Travel Wallet & Map
- Tour by private air-conditioned vehicle and 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
- Twin share rooms with private facilities in superior resorts
- Tour with experienced, professional Driver Guides
- Note: Please limit your luggage for two days on Fraser Island to a small soft travel bag maximum 5 kilos per person
Included Tour Highlights:
- Lush hinterland scenery
- Spectacular coastal regions
- Visit the village of Montville
- Cruise the Noosa Everglades
- Great Sandy National Park
- Stay in cosmopolitan Noosa
- Walk in Noosa National Park
- Dolphins at Tin Can Bay
- See the coloured sands
- 4WD Safari on Fraser Island
- Drive along 75 Mile Beach
- Beautiful Lake McKenzie
- Refreshing swim at Eli Creek
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Arrive Sunshine Coast
On arrival at the airport you will be transferred to your mountain retreat. The afternoon is yours to relax or if you’re feeling active, take a 2 kilometre rainforest trail to visit a waterfall where you can take a dip in the rock pool at the top of the falls. If you’re lucky, you may spot the resident platypus! Stay: Spicers Clovelly Estate, via Montville |
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Sunshine Coast – Noosa
A scenic hinterland tour leads you through the towns of Montville, Maleny and on to the village of Eumundi, home to the famous markets (Wed, Sat and Sun). On arrival in Noosa. Enjoy a delicious riverside lunch at Noosaville before boarding your boat for a cruise through the stunning lakes and wetlands to the magnificent Noosa Everglades. Celebrate your experience with chilled bubbly and orange juice and freshly baked afternoon tea on the jetty at the historic logger’s camp, Harry’s Hut. Alight the cruise at Hastings Street Jetty, where a short stroll leads you to your resort. Enjoy this evening at leisure and sample some of Australia’s finest cuisine at one of the many beachfront restaurants on Noosa’s Hastings Street. Stay: Sebel Resort Noosa (2 nights) (B/L) |
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Noosa 'Free Time'
Take time out to discover Noosa for yourself. Swim at Noosa Main Beach or venture a little further with an easy walk along the headland through to Noosa National Park. (B) |
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Noosa – Fraser Island
Get ready for an unforgettable two day wilderness adventure on Fraser Island. Travel aboard a purpose-built ‘Warrior’ 4WD vehicle. Experience the excitement of the world’s best beach driving and immerse yourself in pristine wilderness as your Guide leads you on an epic journey of discovery. First up we visit Tin Can Bay to view the wild dolphin feeding. Then we board a ferry for the crossing to Fraser Island. Travel along 75 Mile Beach then take in the beauty of the wilderness on a guided walk through Pile Valley and Central Station Rainforests. Stop for lunch and a chance for a swim at Lake McKenzie. Travel through the Satinay and Brushbox forests and take an exhilarating drive along remote beach stretches. This evening relax at your resort right on the beach as your Guide prepares a delicious barbecue dinner including cold drinks and chilled wine. Stay: Sailfish Resort, Fraser Island (B/L/D) |
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Fraser Island – Noosa
Explore more of the island as we travel north for a refreshing swim in Eli Creek. Continue to the Maheno Shipwreck, a huge steamer that was washed ashore after being hit by a cyclone off Fraser Island in 1935. There’s time for some bird-watching on a bushwalk after a picnic lunch in the wilderness. Take in the views from Indian Head before returning along our ‘sandy highway’ to Rainbow Beach, where you’ll have the opportunity to see the famous coloured sands (tide dependent). Return to Noosa late afternoon. Stay: Sebel Resort Noosa (B/L) |
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Depart Noosa
Say farewell to new friends this morning before we transfer you to the airport to connect with your onward flight. (B) |
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Tour Prices
Tour prices are per person. Operates Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays |
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| Tue, Fri & Sun Departures |
Twin Share |
Single* |
| 01 Apr 2011 - 31 Mar 2012 |
AU $1,995 |
AU $3,990 |
| Tue, Fri & Sun Departures |
Twin Share |
Single* |
| 01 Apr 2012 - 31 Mar 2013 |
AU $1,850 |
AU $2,832 |
Note: Operated by The Discovery Group. Single travellers must pay the single price. Please limit your luggage for two days on Fraser Island to a small soft travel bag maximum 5 kilos per person.
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General Information
The information below relates to this itinerary only. |
Tour Operator: AAT Kings
An AAT Kings escorted coach tour is the hassle-free freeway to holiday. Everything has been arranged in advance so travellers don't have to worry about getting lost, finding attractions and reading maps or speeding tickets. On an AAT Kings tour, there is a perfect balance of planned sightseeing and free time for independent exploration or just relaxing and doing nothing at all.
Tour Type: Explorer
Get off the beaten track and explore some of a region's less accessible locations while staying in a mix of quality accommodation styles. AAT Kings Explorer tours average around 20 travellers on itineraries small enough for a more intimate experience, but large enough to meet plenty of other like-minded travellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, AAT Kings have one of the newest coach fleets in Australia. Their modern and luxurious Mercedes Benz and Scania coaches are equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, seatbelts, restrooms, two door access, ample legroom and large panoramic windows, so you won't miss a thing.
AAT Kings have designated certain departures as Guaranteed Departures, which means they have reached minimum passenger numbers and will definitely run as scheduled. Global Journeys continue to add Guaranteed Departure status to tours online as they achieve minimum numbers. If you book on a non Guaranteed Departure AAT Kings will determine if the tour will operate no later than 6 weeks prior to departure. If the tour is withdrawn we will work to offer you a suitable alternative. If you aren't happy with the options offered any money paid on your booking will be refunded.
This depends on the touring style you are booking. Short Break bookings will receive e-documentation. If you are booking an AAT Kings escorted tour (Premium, Cost Saver, Explorer or Camping) you will receive paper documents in a complimentary leather travel wallet as well as luggage labels and a useful booklet containing valuable holiday information. You will also receive a map of the region you are visiting when you get on tour.
Documents for AAT Kings guided tours are delivered to the hotel or address you are staying at prior to your tour depending on the tour type chosen. We also provide you with a tour itinerary and arrival instructions by email, once we have all your flight information and personal details.
To suit all different holiday styles AAT Kings offer a range of different touring types.
- Premium tours are guided by a Tour Director and Driver and include more luxurious accommodation and facilities, more meals and exclusive dining experiences as well as extra sightseeing and cultural highlights.
- CostSaver tours are designed to offer value for money with clean and comfortable accommodation, breakfast daily, some dinners and plenty or free time, while also benefiting from an expert Tour Director and Driver throughout.
- Explorer tours are run in our luxury mini-coach vehicles and average around 20 travellers. These active itineraries explore less accessible locations, stay in a mix of Premium tour standard accommodation and character-filled boutiques and are escorted by a dedicated Driver guide.
- Short Breaks showcase the highlights of a region or city in a short time, they allow extra flexibility as standalone or pre or post tour options. Short Breaks are run by our expert Driver guides.
With such a diverse range of destinations and touring styles there is no set age or type who travel with AAT, you can expect a wide-range of like-minded travellers. Families with children, young couples, baby boomers, solo travellers, small groups and more can be found on our Guided tours.
There is certainly no age limit for touring, with children as young as 6 through to seniors travelling, however, the general demographic tends to be over 40.
As AAT Kings is sold internationally you will also find that there are people from all over the world on their tours, particularly North Americans, British, Europeans and many Asian nations.
Depending on the tour you choose and the time of year you are travelling our group sizes can vary from fewer than 21 people up to 50 people, so there is a great opportunity to mingle and make new friends.
While it's not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand, tipping is becoming an increasingly accepted practice in all areas of the service industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxis. Likewise on your AAT Kings tour, if you feel that your Tour Director, Driver, Driver guide or Private cook has done an excellent job, then we would recommend tipping up to the equivalent of AU $5 per day. However, it's not compulsory. It is up to you!
The beauty of travelling with AAT Kings is that you won't be travelling alone. You'll have a group of like-minded travellers and soon to be friends to share in the experience with. They also offer a room matching service on all Guided tours (not applicable on Explorer or Short Breaks) so you don't have to pay a single room supplement. AAT Kings room matching service means they will work to match you with another solo traveller of the same sex but if they can't they will provide a single room at no extra cost.
Yes, they can accommodate children, however they must be over 6 years of age. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. AAT Kings do recommend that people travelling with children consider whether the itinerary is suitable, in particular the activities involved and the duration of the tour to ensure children's comfort.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on AAT Kings including more FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on what to expect on tour, and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Airport Transfer Information
Free Airport Transfers
AAT Kings offers a hotel or airport transfer at the start and end of your tour, or in-conjunction with pre or post accommodation booked with Global Journeys & AAT Kings. All flight information must be given to Global Journeys at least 6 weeks prior to departure so that transfers can be booked. If you book your own pre or post accommodation then transfers cannot be included.
AAT Kings Short Breaks in the Northern Territory only include airport transfers in Ayers Rock (these meet all incoming flights and leave Ayers Rock 2 hours prior to your departure flight time). In Alice Springs and Darwin they have a range of transfer options negotiated at competitive prices.
Terms & Conditions:
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