Noosa, Rainbow Beach & K'gari (Fraser Island)
Head north along the Sunshine Coast through the hinterland and Noosa to Rainbow Beach, then spend two nights on the world's largest sand island.
Depart from Brisbane and drive through the Glass House Mountains and Montville hinterland. Spend two nights in Noosa to walk the coastal track and cruise the Everglades, then drive via Rainbow Beach to the Inskip Point ferry. Stay two nights on the western side of K'gari, join a guided 4WD tour to explore the island's iconic sights, and finish with whale watching in Hervey Bay. This itinerary is much more relaxed than a day trip, making it perfect for couples and nature lovers.
The Hervey Bay whale watching season runs from approximately July to October; during other months, this is replaced by a half-day coastal tour.
Day by day
Day 1 · Hinterland Towns to Noosa
Noosa（Glass House Mountains、Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve、Montville）
Drive north to the Glass House Mountains (approx. 1 hour), then continue via Montville to Noosa (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes).
Stay: Noosa Heads and Hastings Street
Day 2 · Noosa National Park & Main Beach
Noosa（Noosa National Park Coastal Walk、Hell's Gates、Hastings Street、Noosa Main Beach）
Walk from Hastings Street into the national park. The Coastal Walk takes about 2–3 hours return. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach.
Stay: Noosa Heads and Hastings Street
Day 3 · Noosa Everglades to Rainbow Beach
Noosa（Noosa River & Noosaville、Noosa Everglades） → Rainbow Beach（Carlo Sandblow、Rainbow Beach）
Take a morning wilderness cruise of the Everglades from Noosaville, then drive to Rainbow Beach in the afternoon (approx. 1.5 hours).
Stay: Rainbow Beach Town Center
Day 4 · Dolphin Feeding & Ferry to K'gari
Rainbow Beach（Tin Can Bay Dolphin Feeding） → Hervey Bay & K'gari (Fraser Island)
Drive to Tin Can Bay early in the morning, then drive to Inskip Point (approx. 2.5 hours total). Leave your car at the terminal and take the ferry to Kingfisher Bay (approx. 50 minutes).
The ferry must be booked in advance. Dolphin feeding takes place in the early morning; do not be late.
Stay: K'gari Kingfisher Bay
Day 5 · 4WD Island Highlights Tour
Hervey Bay & K'gari (Fraser Island)（Central Station & Wanggoolba Creek、Lake McKenzie、75 Mile Beach、Eli Creek、SS Maheno Shipwreck）
Join a full-day guided 4WD tour on the island (approx. 8–9 hours) traveling entirely on sand tracks, departing from and returning to Kingfisher Bay.
Driving yourself on the island requires a high-clearance 4WD and a vehicle permit; beginners should stick to guided tours.
Stay: K'gari Kingfisher Bay
Day 6 · Hervey Bay Whale Watching & Departure
Hervey Bay & K'gari (Fraser Island)（Hervey Bay Whale Watching、Urangan Pier）
Take the ferry back to Inskip Point, retrieve your car, and drive to Urangan (approx. 30 minutes). Join a half-day whale watching cruise before heading to the airport.