9 Day Queensland Nature Coast & Hinterland Self Drive
✓ Your time is important. We have designed the perfect road trip so all you need to do is pack the car and hit the road!
✓ 8 nights accommodation booked and selected for you
✓ Included Sightseeing - 2 Day Fraser Island Explorer 4WD Tour
Meals - 2 Lunches & 1 Dinner
Suggested experiences throughout to ensure you always know the best places to visit and explore:
✓ Explore Caloundra, a little slice of Paradise on the coast, which is home to several of Queensland’s best beaches
✓ Stop by the world famous town of Noosa, home to one of 2 Everglades ecosystems in the world
✓ Enjoy the famous Hinterlands, home to areas such as UNESCO World heritage listed Lamington National Park and the Scenic Rim.
✓ Superior twin share accommodation
✓ Sightseeing and transportation as per the itinerary
✓ 7 DAY GUARANTEE - Free date change up to 7 days prior to departure for COVID related travel disruption (see here for T&Cs)
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Travel north to Caloundra, the gateway to the Sunshine Coast. Surrounded by six beautiful beaches, Caloundra and is an aquatic playground for boating, fishing and surfing enthusiasts. The region is also home to some of the most striking natural scenery in Queensland.
Approx 94 km
Today is at leisure for you to explore the Sunshine Coast. Perhaps start your day with a dip at the Kings Beach ocean pool, followed by a leisurely stroll around the Caloundra headland. In the unlikely event that the sun is not shining, you may wish to discover Caloundra's thriving art scene. The 1.7km street art trail allows visitors to discover acclaimed works of art, with many of the street artworks having powerful themes and stories of the coastal community’s heritage.
Journey north onto Rainbow Beach, a small coastal village nestled against Great Sandy National Park and encircled by the natural beauty of sculpted coloured sand cliffs, tall coastal forest and ocean.
Approx 167 km
Today is at leisure for you to explore Rainbow Beach and surroundings. Rainbow Beach is a nature-lover's paradise. Spend the day exploring the famous Coloured Sands, Carlo Sand Blow and Double Island Point.
Today you will start your 2 Day Fraser Island Tour with Fraser Explorer Tours.
Enjoy two full days of fun and adventure on Fraser Island, led by an experienced local guide who’ll take you to see the very best the island has to offer.
Your adventure on Fraser Island ends as you return to Rainbow Beach.
Travel to Montville, the cultural heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. This iconic region is renowned for the beauty and tranquility of its walks, parks and waterfalls.
Approx 158 km
Today is at leisure for you to explore Montville and the Hinterland region. Montville and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland offers wonderful cultural pursuits, breath-taking natural wonders and award winning food and wine experiences. You may wish to spend the day at Kondalilla National Park, home to a magnificent 90 metre waterfall and outstanding Aboriginal rock art. Or you may wish to explore the many boutique art galleries and artisan workshops dotted throughout the region.
Depart the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and continue on the final leg of your journey to Brisbane, the City of Sun Days and the capital of Queensland. The compact city centre is built along the banks of the Brisbane River, making it easy to explore on foot. Follow the golden arrows set into the footpath for a walking tour of Brisbane’s remaining early buildings, notably the Mansions and Harris Terrace, Old Government House, Parliament House, The Old Windmill and Observatory on Wickham Terrace.
Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip from an extra $1599 subject to availability.
Triple Share
Not available.
Children
Children 2 years old and under travel free and must share a room with parents at all times.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
There is the option to hire a car for the length of your journey from $68 per day.
Rates Include:
Unlimited Kilometres, Damage Cover (DC) subject to Accident Damage excess, Vehicle Registration Fees (VRR), Admin Fee (AF), Location Fee (LF), 24Hr Breakdown Roadside Assistance, Goods & Service Tax (GST)
Note: Location Surcharges apply at following locations: Burnie Downtown, Burnie Airport, Devonport Airport, Devonport City, Devonport Ferry, Exmouth Learmonth (to be paid direct)
Rates Exclude:
Optional Renter Protection upgrades (e.g. SNO), Fuel, One Way Fees, Optional Extras (baby seats etc), Accident Damages Excess (ADE), Optional Renter Protection Services (AER/MAX/SNO), out of hours pickup, Road tolls, premium roadside assistance, private parking charges, delivery and collection fees, Personal Accidents and Effects Cover
Damage Excess for 2WD vehicles
Damage Excess @ AUD 4800.00
Reducible to AUD 1100.00 on purchase of AER at the rental counter @ AUD 27.00 per day for 2WD vehicles (except Prestige vehicles)
Reducible to NIL on purchase of MAX cover at the rental counter @ AUD 38.00 per day (available at participating locations only) for 2WD vehicles (except Prestige vehicles)
Damage Excess for 4WD and AWD Vehicles
Damage Excess @ AUD 6001.00
Reducible to AUD 1100.00 on purchase of AER at the rental counter @ AUD 34.00 per day
Reducible to NIL on purchase of MAX cover at the rental counter @ AUD 50.00 per day (available at participating locations only)
MAX Cover is not available in Arncliffe (Sydney), Ballarat, Ballina, Bendigo Brooklyn, Byron Bay, Broome, Campbellfield Trucks, Coffs Harbour, Klemzig (Adelaide), Lismore, Plympton, West Melbourne.
One Way Fees
Payable directly to Hertz for rental vehicles and Neverlost GPS devices
Young Driver Fee
Where a renter is aged between 21-24 a young driver fee of $16.50 inclusive of GST (Capped at $115.50 in each 30 day period) will apply for Standard passenger vehicles.
Drivers Licence -
Renters must present a valid driver's licence that has been held for at least one year. A foreign driver's licence issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation of the licence or a current International Drivers Permit. Both the International Drivers Permit and the driver's national driver's licence must be presented at the time of rental.
Deposit
All rentals are subject to a deposit to cover additional costs. A min of AU$200 applies for Metro Locations, $200 for Remote Locations, $200 for Licensee locations and $400 for 4WD locations in Sydney and Melbourne if using a credit card in the name of the renter. A cash deposit is not accepted
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