Joel's Journeys Noosa Heads Tours

Escape the coastal shores of Noosa and discover the hidden gems of the hinterland with our Noosa Hinterland Private Tour. Travel through scenic country roads, taking in breathtaking views of rolling hills and lush valleys. Your journey begins in Cooroy, where you’ll explore the town’s rich heritage, vibrant art scene, and charming village atmosphere. Next, enjoy a gourmet lunch in Pomona at a beloved local restaurant, accompanied by a refreshing drink. Afterward, take time to wander the quaint streets, visit galleries, or even sample a local gin distillery’s finest creations.
The adventure continues with a visit to a secret lookout, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Noosa Everglades, hinterland, and coastline. Stroll along the tranquil shores of Lake Cootharaba before heading to Kin Kin, a charming historic village where you’ll enjoy a refreshing drink at a 100-year-old hotel and explore locally made crafts. The afternoon concludes with a mead tasting at a beautiful estate, where this unique beverage has been crafted by the same family for generations.
Designed for comfort, exclusivity, and discovery, the Noosa Hinterland Private Tour offers luxury door-to-door transport, expert local insights, and an unforgettable exploration of the region’s best-kept secrets. Book now for a truly unique and personalized experience!
ITINERARY
Below is our New and Improved Itinerary for 2025!!
Your journey begins with a short scenic drive to our first stop in Cooroy, where you will be guided on a heritage, art and culture walk. You will then have some time to explore the village, which could include the Butter Factory Arts Centre exhibits, or maybe a coffee at one of the local coffee shops. A lovely country drive will then land us in the heart of the Noosa Hinterland, Pomona, for a gourmet lunch made with local produce at the local’s favourite restaurant. A drink is also included. After lunch, use your free time in Pomona to explore the streets, local art gallery or maybe settle in for a gin tasting at the local gin distillery. A scenic drive to a secret lookout will give us a panoramic view of the Noosa Everglades, hinterland, coastline and beyond. We will then arrive alongside the picturesque lake Cootharaba, the biggest lake in the Noosa Everglades. Here you will enjoy the tranquility and be taken on a guided lakeside walk. A lovely country drive will then land us in Kin Kin, deep in the Noosa Hinterland, where you will been shown through this lovely little village, including a refreshing drink at a 100+ year old historical hotel, and on the odd occasion have the chance to purchase locally made art & craft at the unique town gift store. From Kin Kin we continue our country drive through the scenic Kin Kin ranges to the where the afternoon delves into a mead tasting at a beautiful local estate, where the mead-making has been in this family for 3 generations. [Mead tastings are not available on our Sunday tour and replaced with a drink at an equally amazing hinterland craft brewery] We will then make our way back to your accommodation and have you home in time for sunset and dinner.
WHAT'S INCLUDED Guided walk through Cooroy's heritage, art and culture Gourmet Lunch with a drink in Pomona Refreshing drink at 100+ year old hotel in Kin Kin Mead tasting [everyday except Sunday] *Drink at Craft Brewery when Meadery is unavailable Panoramic lookout with views of the Noosa Hinterland and beyond Sightseeing and stunning scenic country drives Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation Commentary and storytelling throughout the day from experienced local tour guide 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 for Passenger Loads of 11 or Less
Groups of 11 or less will be chauffeured around in comfort in our luxury 12-seater vehicle. 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.
Passenger Loads of 12 or More

Passenger loads of 12 or more guests are subject to the availability of a larger bus, which will be different to the 12-seater bus described above. Please provide us with as much notice as possible for group bookings of 12 to 24 guests.
Experienced Guide
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.