The Great Beach Drive is a stunning stretch of sandy highway bookended by Noosa at the southern end, and Rainbow Beach to the north.  Craig Madden from Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours knows the stretch well, usually taking passengers in his vehicle with running commentary along the way. For those who have something like […]

The Fraser Coast is world-famous for some of the most interactive nature experiences anywhere on earth and you can discover them at your own pace with a yacht charter! Locally owned Sweet Escapes offers three-night or more yacht charters on this fully equipped Leopard 43 Catamaran.  “We’ll do about a two-hour induction,” said the […]

There’s something truly special about boating. The open waters, the fresh sea air, limitless views without any walls. Fraser Island Boat Charters allows you to explore the region’s waters at your leisure with skippered charters or bareboating and three vessels to choose from.  The beauty of a skippered charter is the opportunity to sit […]

It’s one of the natural wonders of the world and it’s right in our backyard, the Great Barrier Reef – the playground for migrating whales, an underwater oasis bursting with colour and life. A day trip out to see the natural allure has most wanting more than a couple of hours out on the water. […]

Who remembers summer holidays in the 70s in the days before affordable airfares? They began with sleepy kids in pyjamas being bundled into family wagons in the pre-dawn hours, for an inevitable road trip. And there were rules of the road in our family, that I’m guessing weren’t unique. All about the destination If you […]

On the Fraser Coast, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. On one hand, Hervey Bay is the ideal spot to kick back and relax. On the other, it’s the ultimate destination for adventure out on the water! Between the mainland and Fraser Island lies the Great Sandy Strait, a 70 kilometre stretch of […]

Go no farther than the stunning Sunshine Coast for a memorable backdrop to your ‘down on bended knee’ moment. There are so many gorgeous venues for a surprise gourmet picnic – from glorious beaches to the evergreen hinterland.  But if you really want to take the moment to the max, why not choose a […]

Long before holidaymakers and highrises, the Sunshine Coast was home to the Kabi Kabi –  or Saltwater people. The ocean, beaches and estuaries were the source of both their sustenance and their stories. To learn more about their rich indigenous culture, you can join a 2-hour sunset cultural cruise with Saltwater Eco Tours, onboard their […]

School holidays have officially begun, so if you’re thinking a taking a local trip with the family, you don’t always have to make a stay out of it, there’s plenty to see and do on North Stradbroke Island… even if it’s just for the day.  And there are many ways that you can get […]