Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour - Private Charter from Noosa to Rainbow Beach
At a glance
Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour - Private Charter from Noosa to Rainbow Beach is a 8h private experience in Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia, operated by Surf Sand Safaris. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $917.92 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Booster seat for child 4 years old & above, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Escape the city for this private 8-hour 4WD drive experience as you take in the constantly changing scenery and locations that will take your breath away, have you wondering when you can do it again. This tour can seat up to 4 adults and 2 children and with the itinerary fully customizable, you are given a more personalized, unique experience. Enjoy included pickup from your Sunshine Coast accommodation, lunch, morning tea, refreshments, National Park and entrance fees.
What's included
What's included
- Booster seat for child 4 years old & above
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Gourmet Picnic Lunch on Rainbow Beach in the Coloured Sands paired with a wine, beer or soft drink
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Child seats for infants
Itinerary
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After pick up from your accommodation or centralized meeting location at 8am, begin your travels over more than 43.5 miles (70 km) of iconic beaches in your private 4WD vehicles traveling across the sand. Many of these beaches only accessible by 4×4, enjoy the views of white sandy beaches with the Pacific Ocean on one side and natural bush land on the other side.
Enjoy the choice of a gourmet picnic lunch or lunch at Rainbow Beach Surf Club as a refreshing break before continuing your tour.
Experience each of these locations as your tour progresses:
40-mile Beach: A pristine stretch of white sand with stunning headland views all the way from Noosa to Double Island Point
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 breathtaking beautiful landscape.
Lighthouse: Double Island Point Lighthouse offers breathtaking 360-degree views across the Pacific Ocean and scenic surrounds of the Great Sandy National Park. This location often spots pods of dolphins, turtles, sharks, manta rays and Humpback Whales (June-October).
Colored Sands: This world famous attraction has more than 40 different shades of color. The tour includes a demonstration of the traditional techniques used by the Aboriginal people to create artwork and decorate boomerangs.
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.
Rainforest: A beautiful and unique rainforest drive through sand dunes.
Take advantage of the optional 8 mile (13km) detour through the freshwater track of Yuraygir National Park to Rainbow Beach. This track gives a full 4WD experience and travels through world growth hardwood timbers through a unique rainforest growing in sand dunes.
Your day trip ends with return to your departure point at 3:30pm.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Not recommended for child aged under 6 months
- A maximum of 4 adults and 2 children under 14 per booking
- Dress code casual and comfortable
- Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour - Private Charter from Noosa to Rainbow Beach take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $917.92 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Booster seat for child 4 years old & above; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Bottled water; Private tour; Gourmet Picnic Lunch on Rainbow Beach in the Coloured Sands paired with a wine, beer or soft drink; Coffee and/or Tea.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Noosa & Sunshine Coast.
