Top Noosa & Sunshine Coast Motor Sports

Double Island Point is one of the best places in Australia to learn to surf and this half-day tour from Noosa is ideal for first-time surfers. Follow the Great Beach Drive to the island by 4WD, enjoy magnificent views of Rainbow Beach, then join an expert instructor for a surf lesson on the island’s gorgeous beach.

The sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Double Island Point offer a stunning backdrop for a water sports adventure. On this full-day 4WD excursion, soak up the scenery within Great Sandy National Park, then take to the water for a thrilling SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) lesson, and look out for sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins, and stingrays as you paddle along the coast.

Woondum National Park is full of subtropical rainforests—and off-road trails ideal for exploring on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). This half-day ATV bike tour makes it easy to hit the trails in the park, even for first-timers. After a safety and tour briefing, ride the bikes on a specialized training track for roughly 30-40 minutes. Then, ride through the park to natural rock pools to swim, relax, and have snacks before making the return journey.

The long sandy beaches, dramatic sand dunes, and lush rainforest trails of the Sunshine Coast provide endless opportunities for an off-road adventure. On this tour, benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide as you explore the coast in a 4WD. Visit 40-mile Beach, the Red Canyon, and the Colored Sands; spot bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and sting rays along the coast; and stop to swim in a saltwater lagoon.

Rather than spending three hours or more driving yourself along the winding backcountry roads to and from Rainbow Beach, take a shortcut and cut along the coast in a 4x4 to start off this thrilling off-road day trip. Accompanied by your driver/guide, spend the day revelling in the dramatic landscapes of the around the Great Sandy National Parks. Go surfing off Double Island Point, take a kayak out to look for local marine life, or explore the sprawling native bush around this aquatic paradise.