Noosa & Hamilton Island Escape: Sunshine Coast & Whitsundays
Discover the best of Queensland on this 7-day journey blending coastal charm, pristine wilderness, and tropical island luxury. From Noosa's relaxed sophistication to Hamilton Island's breathtaking beauty, this itinerary promises unforgettable experiences.
Add a touch of flavor to your journey with our exclusive Food & Beverage credit at select hotels.
7 Day Noosa & Hamilton Island Escape
Brisbane (Meanjin) to Hamilton Island
This 7-day Queensland adventure takes you from the laid-back elegance of Noosa on the Sunshine Coast to the tropical paradise of Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays. Begin your journey in Noosa, where you’ll explore UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, sample local delicacies in the hinterland, and embark on thrilling wildlife and beach 4WD adventures in Great Sandy National Park. Then, fly to Hamilton Island, nestled at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll relax in chic beachfront accommodations, cruise the reef, and enjoy a variety of island activities. With curated tours, luxury stays, and stunning natural landscapes, this itinerary showcases the best of Queensland’s coastal treasures.
Experience the contrast between the Sunshine Coast’s sophisticated charm and Hamilton Island’s tropical bliss.
DIRECT TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE BONUS: AUD $100 Food & Beverage credit per room per stay at select hotels, when you travel by March 31, 2027.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Noosa - Sunshine Coast
• Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience: Full-day private tour featuring cheese, wine, and chocolate tastings, along with a 2-course lunch and panoramic views of McCarthy’s Lookout. Explore charming hinterland villages like Maleny and Montville.
• National Park Wildlife & Beach 4WD Adventure: Private tour of Noosa’s Great Sandy National Park with activities like sea kayaking, surfing, or stand-up paddleboarding. Encounter dolphins, turtles, humpback whales, and vibrant birdlife in their natural habitat.
Hamilton Island - Whitsundays
• Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Cruise: Snorkel or dive into the world’s largest coral reef system and marvel at its vibrant marine life.
• Island Activities: Unlimited use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers, and snorkelling equipment. Explore the island with a shuttle service or hire a buggy for ultimate convenience. Lounge by palm-fringed pools or unwind on Catseye Beach with panoramic Coral Sea views.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND OTHER INCLUSIONS
• Noosa Heads: The Rise Noosa Luxury Apartments (One Bedroom Premium Ocean View Apartment for 3 nights)
• Hamilton Island: The Sundays (Terrace Room with Great Barrier Reef Adventure Package for 3 nights)
• Private Transfers between airports, hotels, and tour locations
From culinary delights and wildlife encounters to reef exploration and island relaxation, this itinerary offers a perfect balance of adventure and luxury for travelers seeking the ultimate Queensland escape.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
This itinerary is designed to spark your imagination and inspire your next adventure. Our travel experts can personalize every aspect of your journey—whether it’s adjusting the destinations, adding unique experiences, or tailoring the pace to your preferences. Let us help you create a trip that’s truly your own.
Day 1: Brisbane (Meanjin)
Arrive and transfer to NoosaAccommodations: The Rise Noosa Luxury Apartments & Penthouses
Includes: Private Car/Driver Transfer from Brisbane Domestic Airport to Noosa Heads.
Sunshine Coast: Just north of Brisbane, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated lifestyle. Encompassing the coastline from Caloundra to Rainbow Beach and the lush countryside of the hinterland, the beauty of this region will captivate you. The beaches of the Sunshine Coast are varied from gentle waves to serious surf, while idyllic coastal towns are perfect for both romantic getaways and family holidays. If you prefer a cosy holiday nestled amongst the hills and beautiful Glass House Mountains, then head to the hinterland where you can browse among local delicacies at markets and fresh food stalls.
Noosa Heads combines natural beauty with award-winning restaurants and a sleepy-town atmosphere. Listed as an official Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Noosa is home to a range of pristine natural environments - from waterways full of birdlife to rocky headlands where you can watch whales swim past. Noosa's Main Beach is one of the only north-facing beaches on the east coast of Australia and is calm on most days. Noosa River connects with a series of beautiful lakes and is best experienced by canoe, kayak or river cruise. After exploring the natural wonders, head to Hastings Street - a relaxed, pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare where locals and visitors enjoy shopping, alfresco dining and people-watching.
This self contained apartment style property is located 700 metres from Noosa Main Beach. The shops, cafes and restaurants of Hastings Street are located 650 metres away. It is a stunning architecturally designed apartment complex, set amongst lush tropical style gardens featuring waterfalls and ponds. Each individually decorated and furnished apartment/townhouse is fitted with Miele kitchen appliances, open plan living area, stone floors, glass sliding doors and modern bathrooms. Some apartments have water or pool views.
This afternoon is at leisure to relax and explore on your own.
Day 2: Sunshine Coast
Hinterland Scenic Culinary ExperienceAccommodations: The Rise Noosa Luxury Apartments & Penthouses
Includes: Hotel pick up and drop off, private driver and guide, 2 course lunch, cheese tasting, cellar door wine tasting, sample of handmade chocolate.
Full Day Private Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience: Your 7.25-8 hour tour will combine the stunning scenery of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with the some of the region's finest local produce. Travel inland to McCarthy's Lookout for spectacular views and then onto Maleny, a picture-postcard dairy country town that attracts many painters, craftspeople and potters. You will get to enjoy a true cheese experience while you sample the finest Australian and International cheese made by artisan cheese makers. After lunch travel to the quaint hinterland village of Montville for some wine and chocolate tasting before spending some free time exploring the delightful shops and boutiques. Whilst in Montville, visit the Chocolate Country and experience a luxury handmade sampler box before making the scenic return trip down the range and be transferred to your Sunshine Coast accommodation.
Day 3: Sunshine Coast
National Park Wildlife Tour & Beach 4WDAccommodations: The Rise Noosa Luxury Apartments & Penthouses
Includes: Hotel pick up and drop off, picnic lunch, refreshments, 2 aquatic activities (sea kayaking, surfing or stand up paddles), equipment, instruction, National Park entry fees, ferry.
Full Day Private National Park Wildlife Tour & Beach 4WD: This thrilling 6-7 hour experience your day will commence by travelling from Noosa to Double Island Point. Within Noosa’s Great Sandy National Park we offer a variety of thrilling activities including our Dolphin View Sea Kayaking, surfing instruction – Australia’s longest wave and stand up paddle. These activities enjoyed within the Marine Park often encounter a variety of local and migrating wildlife frequent in the area. The local, fun and informative guides are highly passionate in the education, conservation and protection of our vulnerable National Parks and pride themselves on their high level of sustainable practices in the enjoyment and education of the Great Sandy National Park’s pristine natural surroundings. Wind swept, towering Rainbow Beach coloured sand cliffs, K’Gari (Fraser Island) views and Honeymoon Bay’s often buzzing hub of wildlife are some of many highlights. Each day is never the same in this raw and wild environment and expect to see many of the local wildlife on your private day tour adventure. Bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales (over 35000 to pass this season), turtles (Six of the world’s seven marine turtle species can be found here) are often seen feeding and resting in the clear shallows of the lagoons and ocean including the green sea turtle, loggerhead and hawksbill. Sting rays, manta rays and many different local and migrating bird species including the Brahminy and Whistling Kite, Eastern Osprey, and many others. Soldier crabs in their thousands around the salt water lagoons are also a fascinating site.
Day 4: Noosa to Hamilton Island
Accommodations: The SundaysIncludes: Private Car/Driver Noosa Heads to Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) Airport. Shared Transfer Hamilton Island Airport to Hotel Courtesy Transfer.
EXCLUSIVE BONUS: AUD $100 Food & Beverage credit per room per stay to be used at the onsite restaurant.Hamilton Island: Hamilton Island is nestled amongst the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Set amidst pristine surroundings, guests at Hamilton are spoilt for choice with a multitude of activities and accommodation options to suit the most discerning traveller. Of course, there is also the option of doing nothing at all and simply just enjoying island life by laying around one of the pools or by relaxing on the beach. Hamilton Island is also a gateway to other gems in the Whitsundays including Heart Reef, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.
The Sundays: This property is nestled at the northern end of Catseye Beach and captures the essence of Hamilton Island’s tropical surroundings. The pool, restaurant, and bar are all set on the prime, palm-fringed beach-front real estate. The accommodation is set slightly up the hill, with a bird’s eye views of the beach. Every room overlooks the Coral Sea and the hotel’s unique kidney-shaped pool. The contemporary interiors boast chic beach vibes with a Whitsundays colour palette; cool aqua and green with sand-toned floor tiles, and blonde timber furniture. A child’s bed is situated at the end of the main bed and can also act as a daybed. Choose from The Sundays Rooms or Family Connect Rooms (larger, interconnected rooms and ideal for families requiring more space to play).
Your flight today is not included in your arrangements. Ask for details.
Day 5: Hamilton Island
Accommodations: The SundaysIncludes: Breakfast.
Relax and explore Hamilton Island over the next two days. Use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers and snorkelling equipment, unlimited use of the scheduled Island Shuttle service (7am–11pm daily), access to gym, spa, sauna, and tennis court hire are included at this property. Enjoy a full day Great Barrier Reef Cruise operated by Cruise Whitsundays (pre-booking required).
Day 6: Hamilton Island
Accommodations: The SundaysIncludes: Breakfast.
Soak up the sun, or explore Hamilton Island further. Use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers and snorkelling equipment, unlimited use of the scheduled Island Shuttle service (7am–11pm daily), access to gym, spa, sauna, and tennis court hire are included at this property.
Day 7: Hamilton Island
End of TourIncludes: Breakfast. Shared Transfer Hotel to Hamilton Island Airport Courtesy Transfer.
This concludes your Noosa and Hamilton Island journey.
Terms & Conditions
All rates will be quoted in the applicable currency and will be valid for travel during the seasonality dates booked. Should existing Government charges change or new charges be introduced prior to travel, we reserve the right to requote. International airfares may be subject to fuel surcharges at the time of booking. Rates are not valid over special event periods when surcharged rates and/or minimum stays may apply. All tours must be started and completed within the validity dates of the rates shown for the specific rate to be applicable. Travel that crosses between rate validity, or where there is a seasonality note, will be subject to a special quotation. All prices are subject to the availability of the specified services and contracted rates at the time of booking. COST EXCLUDES • Internal Australian flights (unless otherwise specified) • Internation flights • Supplier surcharges when date/time of service required occurs on a public holiday or outside of standard hours • Optional tours and services • Meals other than those specified above • Beverages • Gratuities • Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone calls, mini bar, laundry, etc.) • Travel insurance (cancellations, loss of deposits, delays, etc.). For Bluey's World The Supplier is Andrew Kay Events Pty Ltd. Supplier hereby grants to Southern World a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use all logos, names or marks pertaining to “Bluey’s World: Brisbane” (the “Event”) for the purpose of merchandising and promoting the Event.