Glass House Mountains Tour with Lunch, Lookouts, and Nature Walks

5.0 (14 reviews) 7 h 45 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

This is an all-inclusive tour of the Glass House Mountains and surrounds with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour will operate with a minimum of 4 adults.

Our Glass House Mountains Tour will have you in awe as we wind our way through this magnificent and unique landscape. You will have the best of both worlds with our experienced local guide, who will take you to the best viewing locations of the Glass House Mountains from near and afar, including a small nature walk into the Glass House Mountains National Park to get a closer view of the biggest and tallest peaks.

A delicious dine-in lunch and drink at a lookout cafe is included. We also explore the most picturesque part of Maleny with a nature walk through old growth forest with giant trees and wildlife.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Joel's Journeys

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Picturesque views from Maleny
Included: All-inclusive tour with award-winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide
Included: Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
Included: Commentary throughout the day from experienced tour guide
Included: Visit the Glass House Mountains township
Included: All the best viewing locations of the Glass House Mountains
Included: Lunch and a drink at lookout cafe
Included: Lookout with historic fire tower and panoramic views of all the mountains
Included: Comfort of a premium luxury vehicle with reclining seats, USB ports, air-conditioning & fridge
Included: Guided nature walk through old-growth forest with giant trees and wildlife

Itinerary

Glass House Mountains National Park

2 hours Admission included

We start the day with a scenic country drive towards the biggest of the Glass House Mountains, Mt Beerwah. On the way there, we drive between various other Glass House Mountains peaks.

Glass House Mountains is approximately 75 minutes drive from Noosa.

You will be guided on a short walk into the Glass House Mountains National Park to a striking viewing area of Mt Beerwah and the organ pipes.
Stop 2

20 min

Soon after admiring Mt Beerwah, we will drive to the best viewing location of Mt Coonowrin, the second tallest of the Glass House Mountains, with a distinctly unique shape.
Glass House Mountains Lookout

30 min Admission included

Another scenic drive through forest and farms will offer us more incredible views of Mt Beerwah, then land us at a lookout with a historic fire tower and views of all 14 peaks of the Glass House Mountains and beyond.
Stop 4

45 min Admission included

A delicious lunch with a drink is included on this tour at a wonderful lookout cafe with a beautiful landscape view. Here you also have an opportunity to buy a souvenir if you wish.
Stop 5

20 min

After lunch we head back into the Glass House Mountains National Park to the best viewing location of Mt Tibrogargan and another little mountain we’ll keep as a surprise.
Glass House Mountains Visitor and Interpretive Centre

30 min

Just as you thought you had see it all, we will go on yet another scenic drive between more of the Glass House Mountains towards the town called Glass House Mountains where you can explore the visitor centre and maybe buy a souvenir or some local relish.
Landsborough

20 min

Next we visit an ancient cultural site, with evidence of activities from long ago by the local aboriginal and the early settlers.
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

1 h 30 min Admission included

A scenic drive will land us in the most picturesque part of Maleny with some of the best views of the Glass House Mountains and we take you on a guided walk through ancient old-growth forest with giant trees and plenty of wildlife.
Maleny

1 h 30 min

We will then make our way back down the mountain, with a quick stop at Australia Zoo pick up guests who booked our Glass House Mountains and Australia Zoo Combo.

We should have you back at you accommodation no later than 5:30pm.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Nambour Heights Motel
Nambour Lodge Motel
Santorini Twin Waters
Atlantis Marcoola
Red Bridge Motor Inn
Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge
Mount Pleasant Hotel
Top Spot Motel
M1 Resort
Maroochy River Motel
Clouds Montville
The Falls Montville

and 90 more pickup points

Pick-up Details

Private Tour - Joel's Journeys will pick-up from anywhere in the Noosa, Sunshine Coast and Hinterland regions when this tour is booked as private tour.

Shared Tour - Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers from their home or accommodation in Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Castaways Beach, Marcus Beach, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Twin Waters, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Aussie World, Beerwah and anywhere in between these hubs, when this tour is booked as a shared tour. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking.

Shared Tour pick up times:

7:50am – Tewantin

8:00am – Noosaville

8:10am – Noosa Heads

8:15am – Noosa Junction & Noosa Hill

8:20am – Sunshine Beach & Sunrise Beach

8:25am – Castaways Beach & Marcus Beach

8:30am – Peregian Beach

8:40am – Coolum Beach

8:45am – Marcoola

8:50am – Twin Waters & Mudjimba

9:00am – Maroochydore & Cotton Tree

9:10am – Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland

9:30am – Aussie World Theme Park, Palmview

9:50am – Beerwah Train Station

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Private Tour

Private Tour: This all-inclusive Glass House Mountains Private Tour is exclusive to the group who books this tour.

Pickup included
Glass House Mountains Tour

Pickup included