Tours on the Sunshine Coast
From the marina at Mooloolaba to the farmland of the Hinterland, the heritage rail line at Gympie and the beaches of Noosa, Sunshine Coast tours cover a huge stretch of Queensland in a single easy trip. Here are some standout family tours worth booking ahead for your next Sunshine Coast holiday.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Entry Tickets
The SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Entry Tickets open the door to themed zones across Mooloolaba, from touch pools to a penguin exhibit, plus an indoor play zone for younger kids on rainy days. Child tickets apply for ages 2 to 15.
Aquaduck Tours Sunshine Coast
The Aquaduck Tours Sunshine Coast is a 1 hour amphibious ride through Mooloolaba, splashing from road to river, with kids invited to take the helm and earn a souvenir certificate. Suitable for all ages, with a dedicated infant ticket for under 2s.
Cow and Farm Animal Tour with Souvenir Plush Cow
The Cow and Farm Animal Tour with Souvenir Plush Cow is a hands on 2 hour visit to Highland Hideaway, meeting goats, sheep and pigs before getting up close to the resident Highland cows, finished with a farm fresh morning tea. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult one on one, while kids aged 5 to 12 can share one adult between three.
Mary Valley Rattler Heritage Railway Train Journey
The Mary Valley Rattler Heritage Railway Train Journey is a scenic steam train ride from Gympie through the Mary Valley, with a turntable stop at Amamoor and a station museum, gift shop and cafe to explore. Child tickets apply for ages 2 to 12, with Family tickets covering 2 adults and 2 children.
Noosa to Double Island Point 4X4 Beach Adventure
The Noosa to Double Island Point 4X4 Beach Adventure cruises the Great Beach Drive past the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, with surfing, paddleboarding and wildlife spotting at Honeymoon Bay. This one suits older kids and teens rather than little ones, minimum age, fitness and swimming ability all apply.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Sunshine Coast tours for young kids?
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, the Aquaduck ride and the Mary Valley Rattler train journey are all gentle options with child tickets from age 2, making them easy wins for younger families.
Is the Cow and Farm Animal Tour suitable for toddlers?
Yes, though children under 5 need to stay one on one with an adult throughout the hands on animal encounters, while kids aged 5 to 12 can share supervision between three.
How long is the Mary Valley Rattler train journey?
The return heritage railway journey from Gympie to Amamoor and back takes around 3.5 hours, including the turntable stop where the engine is turned around.
Can younger kids join the Noosa 4X4 beach adventure?
This tour is better suited to older kids and teens, as minimum age, fitness and swimming ability all apply for the surfing and paddleboarding stops.
Do Sunshine Coast tours need to be booked in advance?
Yes, especially train journeys and farm tours which run on set days each week, so it pays to lock in dates early, particularly during school holidays.
Local tip: pair a morning at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast with an afternoon Aquaduck ride, both depart from the same stretch of Mooloolaba so you can walk between the two.
Sort your family's Sunshine Coast tour above, SEA LIFE Mooloolaba, an Aquaduck ride, a hands on farm visit, the Mary Valley Rattler, or a 4X4 beach adventure for the older kids. All good days are waiting.
