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From Sunshine Coast: Australia Zoo Entry Ticket and Transfer

From Sunshine Coast: Australia Zoo Entry Ticket and Transfer

Book a ticket to the Australia zoo and enjoy a convenient round-trip transfer from the Sunshine Coast. Admire the zoo's collection of exotic animals at your own pace. Get picked up from your hotel on the Sunshine Coast and relax in an air-conditioned vehicle on your way to the zoo. Arrive at Australia Zoo and begin exploring. You'll have approximately 6 hours, heaps of time to enjoy the most extensive zoo in Australia. Explore at your own pace and watch daily animal shows, including saltwater crocodiles and more. Don't miss the Wildlife Warriors show at 1.00PM. Get dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the day.

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Small Group Tour

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Small Group Tour

Depart Brisbane and journey past small villages and farms as you venture into the mountains of the Blackall Range. Get stunning views of the coastline of Queensland and stop at Mary Cairnscross Scenic Reserve for panoramic vistas of the majestic Glass House Mountains from the lookout. Continue past Gerrard's Lookout and marvel at the views of Coolum, Maroochydore, Caloundra, and Bribie Island along the coast. Arrive at Montville and get some free time to explore the quaint mountain village before going to Eumundi Markets to experience Australia’s premier artisan outlet for art and food. You can purchase lunch at Eumundi Markets before visiting the pristine beaches of Noosa Heads, where the rich and famous come to unwind by the sea. Return to Brisbane with a short comfort stop at the Ginger Factory at Yandina, where you can try their delicious ginger ice cream.

Sunshine Coast: Tandem Skydive with Beach Landing

Sunshine Coast: Tandem Skydive with Beach Landing

Experience tandem skydiving in Sunshin Coast, where you'll enjoy breathtaking ocean views and a beach landing. This location offers one of Australia's finest skydiving experiences, allowing you to jump from heights of up to 14,000 feet. After your exhilarating freefall at up to 200km/h, you will glide serenely under parachute to land on the sands of Currimundi Beach. Our instructors, certified by the Australian Parachute Federation, ensure a safe and thrilling adventure. Rated excellent by thrill-seekers, book your tandem skydive in Sunshine Coast now!

Noosa: Maleny & Montville Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting

Noosa: Maleny & Montville Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting

Our all-inclusive luxury Maleny and Montville Tour is delightful day out in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, where you’ll feel like you’re riding on a cloud as you look out at the panoramic views from mountain top all day long. By the days end you will have looked out at the entire Sunshine Coast coastline from Noosa to Caloundra, around to the Glass House Mountains, and on a clear day, Moreton Island. This tour has it all, from an old-growth rainforest walk, sightseeing and scenic ridgeline drives to novelty shops and the indulgence of the local produce, including lunch with a drink, chocolate tasting and wine tasting with ocean views. You will start the day with a nice country drive to our first stop where you will enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee alongside the picturesque view atop Mapleton Falls. A lovely ridgeline drive atop the Blackall Range will then land us in Montville Artisan Village, the prettiest and most unique little village on the hinterland. You will begin your Montville experience by indulging in some of the finest artisan Belgian chocolates in the region with a chocolate tasting included at Montville's favourite chocolate factory. You will have over an hour to explore the wonderful Montville Artisan Village and its many novelty shops, galleries and artisan delights. We will then go to a charming hinterland cottage cafe for your included lunch and drink. Attached to this cafe is shop filled with local produce, art and crafts. Next, a ridgeline drive will take us to a panoramic lookout with views of the entire Sunshine Coast coastline, from Noosa to Caloundra and as far as Moreton Island on a clear day. We then journey further along the ridgeline to the Maleny region where we will take you on a guided nature walk through a mesmerising remnant old-growth rainforest with giant native trees, many singing birds, pademelons (wallabies) and more. This walk is 1.2km and relatively flat. For those who don't feel comfortable doing this walk, you can joyfully spend your time at the entrance, where there is a discovery centre and cafe with views of the Glass House Mountains. Following our nature walk we take a short drive to another panoramic lookout where you will experience one of the most stunning and photographed views in Australia, with unimpeded views of the picturesque Glass House Mountains. A drive through the Maleny village and back along the ridgeline will get us to our last stop, where you can reflect on this amazing day as you participate in a mountain top wine tasting with ocean views at the local’s favourite winery and vineyard. You can now recline your seats and enjoy the journey back down the mountain in comfort, and we will have you back to your accommodation no later than approximately 5:30pm, in time for sunset and dinner.

Sunshine Coast: Camels, Gin, and Beer Guided Tour

Sunshine Coast: Camels, Gin, and Beer Guided Tour

Situated in South East Queensland, 70mins North of Brisbane’s CBD, Caloundra is the gateway to Queensland’s stunning Sunshine Coast. Renowned for it’s laidback lifestyle, surf beaches and pristine waterways and with views stretching from the Glasshouse Mountains to Bribie and Moreton Islands, Caloundra is the perfect location to begin your Sunshine Coast experience. After a quick stop at our favourite café to pick up a freshly brewed coffee, you'll meet Lauren and her camel family at QCamel Dairy. She will take you on a guided tour of the dairy farm explaining its history, her absolute love of camels, passion for ethical farming and focus on providing premium health care products and produce including the only Certified Organic Camel Milk in the world. You'll get the opportunity see a live milking demonstration, then meet the camel family, where hugs are encouraged and welcomed by the affectionate camels. Morning tea will then be served offering you a range of gluten free crackers, chemical and spray free seasonal fruit, freshly made warm damper, cheeses including camel cheese, organic tea, percolated coffee and camel milk. For thousands of years, Indigenous Australians have been using native Australian flora as part of bush tucker. This includes extraordinary botanicals. The team at Beachtree Distilling Co. follow our ancestors by using ethical and sustainable methods to source and produce world-class products. And it shows, with them bringing home gold in the 2022 World Gin Awards. Each Beachtree product tells a story through its aromatic native botanicals. Not only are native Australian botanicals bursting with tasty flavours, but they also provide many health benefits for us too. Often referred to as ‘superfoods’, they contain tons of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Using these native botanicals, along with classic gin ingredients such as juniper berries. The base spirit used in our tasty gin and vodka is made from certified organically grown sugar cane. No pesticides, no chemicals and harvested with sustainable practices. Experience an informative distillery tour & tasting of vodka & gin. Moffat Beach Brewing Co. Since opening their Beachside brewpub in 2015, Moffat Beach Brewing Co. has quickly become one of the most popular destinations on the Coast, a place to enjoy a great beer, delicious meal, and live music. The craft beer world started to notice as well, with Moffat Beach picking up numerous critically judged Awards, including Champion Small Brewery (2018 Indies), Champion Independent Brewpub (2020 Indies); as well as Grand Champion Beer, Champion Brewpub and Champion IPA at the 2020 Queensland Food & Wine Show Beer Awards. To meet increased demand, the Moffat Beach Brewing Co Production House & Taproom was opened in late 2020. Here you’ll go behind the scenes of the brewery and learn about the brewing process. Then enjoy a beer tasting paddle of four beers and lunch.

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Overall rating

4.3
(47 reviews)

Thank you Kerry for your friendly and informative guiding. The trip to the Zoo was comfortable and enjoyable and the tips you gave us were very helpful and entry to the zoo was seamless. I loved visiting the wildlife hospital first - what wonderful work they do! We thoroughly enjoyed our day at the zoo and were lucky that Robert Irwin was feeding the crocs that day. Thank you Croc Tours for a memorable day 🙂

Bruce was a wonderful guide, full of facts and good humor. I learned a great deal about Queensland during the tour, including the flora and fauna. He was an amazing driver too. The tour itself was the highlight of my trip to Queensland. Noosa Heads National Park was incredible and the stops along the way were fabulous. I highly recommend!

Croc tours rule Our driver was a gentleman which are few and far these days Lovely day for visiting the zoo had a great time would recommend this for anyone who wants a day out without the hassles of driving

All round great day getting to see beautiful wildlife and learn about them too. Got picked up and dropped of at the hostel so super convenient. Would definitely recommend.

Bruce was great He was very informative and we had a lot of fun. I would recommend this tour.