Introduction

Embark on a 17-day eco-friendly journey from Brisbane to Cairns aboard an electric car, exploring in harmony  Queensland's stunning coastlines, lush rainforests, and the Great Barrier Reef. Highlights include the Everglades, turtle encounters at Mon Repos, Whitehaven Beach, and Low Isles Cruise. Each stop prioritizes sustainability, with eco-accommodations, guided tours, and educational experiences that protect and celebrate Australia's natural wonders. This journey combines adventure, relaxation, and responsible tourism, making it an unforgettable  way to explore Queensland's diverse landscapes.

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Habitat Noosa Sunshine Coast

2 nights

RO

day 2

Turtle Sands Bundaberg

2 nights

RO

day 4

Castle Rock Farm Byfield National Park

2 nights

RO

day 6

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park Cape Hillsborough

2 nights

RO

day 8

Airlie Beach Eco Cabins Airlie Beach

2 nights

RO

day 10

Hidden Valley Cabins Paluma Range National Park

2 nights

RO

day 12

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Atherton Tablelands

2 nights

RO

day 14

Thala Beach Nature Reserve Port Douglas

2 nights

RO

Key

RO: Room Only

 

Sunshine Coast: Habitat Noosa

Bundaberg: Turtle Sands

Byfield National Park: Castle Rock Farm

Cape Hillsborough: Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

Airlie Beach: Airlie Beach Eco Cabins

Paluma Range National Park: Hidden Valley Cabins

Atherton Tablelands: Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

Port Douglas: Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Fast Facts

17 Days / 16 Nights

Reference Number: RESSDA - REST Self Drive Packages / BNEPKRESSDABCECO

Price

Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Pick-up rental car. Drive from Brisbane to Noosa.
  • Day 2: Noosa Everglades Tour
  • Day 3: Noosa to Bundaberg/Mon Repos. Evening Turtle Encounter tour
  • Day 4: Lady Musgrave Tour
  • Day 5: Drive from Mon Repos to Byfield National Park
  • Day 6: Day at leisure to explore Byfield National Park
  • Day 7: Byfield National Park to Cape Hillsborough
  • Day 8: Day at leisure at Cape Hillsborough
  • Day 9: Cape Hillsborough to Airlie Beach
  • Day 10: Ocean rafting - Whitehaven Beach tour 
  • Day 11: Airlie Beach to Paluma National Park
  • Day 12: Day at leisure.
  • Day 13: Drive from Paluma National Park to Atherton Tablelands
  • Day 14: Day at leisure. 
  • Day 15: Atherton Tablelands to Thala Beach
  • Day 16: Sailaway – Low Isles Cruise
  • Day 17: Drive to Cairns. Drop-off car.
     

Includes:

  • Digital Documentation Pack
  • 16 Nights accommodation 
  • 16 days rental of an electric vehicle such as a Polestar 2 or Tesla
  • Noosa Everglades Tour
  • Complimentary Mon Repos Turtle Encounter (November - March)
  • Lady Musgrave Day tour
  • Ocean Rafting - Whitehaven Beach Tour
  • Sailaway Low Isles Tour

Excludes:

  • ALL flights are excluded
  • Optional Excursions
  • Breakfasts
  • Meals unless stated
  • National Park Fees

Sunshine Coast: Habitat Noosa

Bundaberg: Turtle Sands

Byfield National Park: Castle Rock Farm

Cape Hillsborough: Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

Airlie Beach: Airlie Beach Eco Cabins

Paluma Range National Park: Hidden Valley Cabins

Atherton Tablelands: Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

Port Douglas: Thala Beach Nature Reserve

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