7D5N Brisbane, Farmstay & Sunshine Coast Family Fun
Family time is always quality time wherever you go, but why not make it even more special by taking a family trip? Have a blast on this 7D5N trip to Brissie and its neighbouring cities. Experience the simple life in a cosy Australian farm, shop ’til you drop at the Eunmundi Market, hop on a 4 wheel drive and take in the scenery on Queensland’s Great Beach Drive, and see the day-to-day operations of a cow farm in at Maleney Dairies. There’s always something fresh and fun for everyone in the family.
Complete your Aussie style experience with the farmstay* hosted by a local Australian Family. Here you get to take part in daily tasks, special seasonal farm activities and get a taste of what life is like “on the land”. Bask in the warm and friendly family atmosphere as you enjoy Aussie hospitality over delicious home-cooked meals, making unique memories that will last you a lifetime. Be greeted by wild kangaroos feeding on the farm’s property at sunrise and as the sun sets and night takes over, you will be dazzled by the amount of stars that fill up the skies in the Australian countryside.
Notes on Farmstay – The group will be split up into smaller groups as you will be hosted by different Aussie families. Bathroom facilities maybe shared unless your itinerary indicates a private bathroom. Farm activities may vary accordingly to the host. The hosts are friendly and welcome questions about their farm, livestock and what they do – so don’t hesitate to ask!
Bid goodbye to your farm host as we continue our journey north to Sunshine Coast.
Eumundi Market* – Located in a laidback town in Noosa Hinterland, one of Australia’s largest with over 600 stalls bursting with handmade or home-grown produce as well as original artworks, furniture, fashion and skincare. * Markets only open on Wednesday & Saturday
The Ginger Factory – Home of Buderim Ginger! Go on the Ginger tour to learn about how the world’s finest ginger is processed.
Next, head up to Noosa – the hub of Sunshine Coast, boasting one of Australia’s most elegant shopping strips. Noosa has been a holiday town since the 19th century. On Noosa’s swish Hasting Street you will find trendy cafes and bars, award winning restaurants and designer fashion boutiques all right next to the azure waters of Noosa Main Beach.
Dynasty Unique Experience: Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours – Capture the dramatic coastline, scenery and wildlife and indulge in a unique once in a lifetime experience driving on over 70 kilometres of golden sandy beaches from Noosa to Rainbow Beach on Queensland’s Great Beach Drive. You will be able to see red and yellow sands form a unique canyon in the sand dunes where you will enjoy magnificent view over Teewah Beach. Stopping at Double Island Point Lighthouse for 360 degree views across the Pacific Ocean and scenic surrounds of the Great Sandy National Park. It is here we often spot pods of dolphins, turtles, sharks, manta rays and the majestic Humpback Whales (season is June-October). Next, drive to the beautiful Rainbow Beach for a coloured sands demonstration of the traditional techniques used by the Aboriginal people to create artwork and decorate boomerangs. We will stop at Honeymoon Bay where you can swim in the protected waters of the bay .(Note: This tour is not suitable for children below 6 years of age)
Montville – Browse the quirky array of craft shops, gifts stores, art galleries and cafes lining the atmospheric main street.
Dynasty Unique Experience: Maleny Dairies – Go on the factory tours and lean all about the process of milk from cow to the bottle and everything in between. You will also visit the dairy to see where the cows are being milked, next on to the factory to see how the milk being processed and then bottled. Lastly sampling their range of award winning products.
Glass House Mountain Lookout – The lookout offers panoramic views of the mountain peaks, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Brisbane and Moreton Island.
Tonight we will be staying at Mooloolaba – a popular Sunshine Coast resort town, where there are heady mix of ocean beaches, riverfront restaurants and great nightlife.
Free and easy time to explore what Mooloolaba has to offer.
Visit the late Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo for taste of real Australian wildlife. With over 1200 animals and stacks of free show daily, it’s chock-a-block full of wildlife action and adventure. Join the snakes, free-flight birds and crocs live in the world famous Wildlife Warriors show in the Crocoseum and get you adrenalin pumping as you watch a crocodile launch a strike from the water’s edge.
Brisbane City Sightseeing: Drive thru Brisbane Story Bridge, City Hall, Parliament House, Treasury Casino, Southbank & Kangaroo Point for Brisbane city view.
If time permits, head to Queen Street Mall – the central hub for shopping and entertainment in the city. This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is one of Australia’s most successful pedestrian mall.
