SURF & SAND SAFARIS
FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR
You can even book a private full-day tour to Noosa and take in some shopping at Hastings Street, a swim at Main Beach, and a bushwalk and koala spotting in the Noosa National Park. The tour will also travel through two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the Great Sandy Biosphere and the Noosa Biosphere. This is the only place in the world to have two biospheres side-by-side.
Travel in private in a 4×4 Wagon (up to 4 adults and 2 children), with the freedom to control the itinerary and benefit from one-on-one interaction with your tour guides.
Not sure what else you would love to fit into a private adventure? Your tour guide can take you through all the options on the day dependent on weather, season and tide conditions, or we can talk you through the possibilities when you place your booking.
DEPARTURE AND RETURN
LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Private Tours depart in the morning from Rainbow Beach. The tour takes around 8 hours, and depending upon tides and beach conditions, one way of the tour may need to be completed via Noosa Hinterland.
Pick up is from Rainbow Beach accommodation houses, or Surf Club car park at the end of the main street.
TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
RAINFOREST
A beautiful and unique rainforest drive through sand dunes.
HONEYMOON BAY
This area boasts a saltwater lagoon with some of the most scenic landscapes in Australia. Here we stop for a refreshing break where you can swim in the protected waters of the bay, or body surf on the longest right hand breaks in Australia all year round.
COLOURED SANDS
This world famous attraction has more than 40 different shades of colour. The tour includes a demonstration of the traditional techniques used by the Aboriginal people (with respect to the Gubbi Gubbi people) to create artwork and decorate boomerangs.
LIGHTHOUSE
Double Island Point Lighthouse offers breathtaking 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). We are the only operators with access to the lighthouse, allowing you to see a parts of this popular spot otherwise missed.
FRESHWATER
A scenic and relaxing picnic ground in the Great Sandy National Park where we might be visited by Lace Monitors (Goannas), who love being photographed.
RED CANYON
Here, red and yellow sands form a unique canyon in the sand dunes where you will enjoy magnificent views over Teewah Beach – a landscape you will never forget.
Credit : Larissa Dening Photography
40 MILE BEACH
A pristine stretch of white sand with stunning headland views all the way from Noosa to Double Island Point.
ACCESSIBILITY
Our tours are suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, however will benefit from fittings and fixates to aid balance. We are also suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair.
VEHICLES
We operate a modern fleet of air-conditioned 4WD wagons all with forward facing seating.
INCLUSIONS
Tour includes a two-course picnic lunch as well as morning tea, bottled water and National Park and barge fees.
PRICES
CANCELLATION POLICY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Private Charters 4×4 Wagons: No refunds will be offered for cancellations within 72 hours of the tour start time. Bookings cancelled with more than 72 hours notice will be offered an alternative tour date, subject to availability.
Private Charters 4×4 mini buses and Private Charter Group Bookings: No refunds will be offered for cancellations within 14 days of the tour start time. Bookings cancelled with more than 14 days will be offered a full refund or an alternative tour date, subject to availability.
Our tours are beach driving experiences, however due to tide and beach conditions, one way of the tour may need to be taken via the Noosa Hinterland. Tour guides will explain these circumstances to guests on the day, should they apply.
Surf & Sand Safaris Escapes reserves the right to operate substitute vehicles, amend tour timings and itinerary without prior notification. Prices are subject to change.