Day Trips & Package Holidays
From the Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Australia
Join us for your next big adventure!
Step onto the largest sand dune in Australia on the cusp of a beautiful sunset. Reach the wind-battered pinnacle of a historic convict settlement as the waves crash endlessly below. Explore streets bursting with music and colour as a vibrant festival parade passes by. Soak in the blissful quiet of a pristine rainforest, broken only by the nearby call of the rifle-bird.
Where could you see yourself? These ideas only scratch the surface of possibilities on a Mystic Mountain tour. We make all of this—and much, much more!—possible with safe, friendly, personal travel experiences that put the best of Australia within your reach.
Starting with pick-up at your own front door, our package holidays take you to places you’ve always wanted to see—but perhaps didn’t know how you would ever get there—and share the hidden gems discovered on our travels. Meanwhile, our calendar of day trips, departing from set pick-up locations, makes it easy to enjoy regions just a short distance from the Sunshine Coast.
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Upcoming Tours
Eromanga & the Back of Beyond Dinosaur Tour
Reach the heart of Outback Queensland on this epic overland safari as we hunt down Australia's newest star of the fossil record—a gigantic titanosaur the locals call Cooper. Featuring the full range of Outback experiences, from iconic pubs and cattle stations to rolling red sandhills and bilby-spotting, this tour has highlights for opal hunters, military buffs, spa-goers, farm-fresh foodies, astronomy enthusiasts, and everyone in between.
Read MoreDecember over Antarctica – SOLD OUT
Celebrate the festive season in the most memorable way imaginable—soaring over the desolate beauty of Antarctica's untamed polar landscape. Discover the white continent with your own eyes, learn directly from Antarctic expeditioners, and enjoy the outstanding service aboard our 787 Dreamliner. Seats are limited for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Read MoreWild Western Plains & Waterfalls | 13-18 May 2025
Marvel at the beauty of nature on this fun-filled tour exploring astonishing geology, vibrant wildlife, and the cultural heritage that we create around them. From dining with the lions at Dubbo Zoo to viewing breathtaking waterfalls in Dorrigo National Park, we take you on a journey of exploration through the awe-inspiring power of nature and the communities shaped by it.
Read MoreFine Dining by the Creek | 31 May – 2 June 2025
Join us on this delightful retreat into the Gold Coast Hinterland, where the crystal-clear mountain air is home to beautiful rare birdsong and the locals pride themselves on delicious produce cooked to perfection. Reconnect with nature with a billy tea in the bush, be treated to sunset drinks with a panoramic mountain view, and relax at Canungra Valley Vineyard’s famous Longest Lunch, an unforgettable al fresco...
Read MoreWinter Harvest Festival Celebration | 27–29 June 2025
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Read MoreGrafton Jacaranda Festival | 28–31 October 2025
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Read MoreAway Trip FAQs
Have questions about our away tours? Explore the topics below, read the accessibility information or our main FAQs page, or get in touch and we’ll answer your query. No question is too big or small if it makes you confident to travel with us!
For all Australian Story Tours that include an overnight stay, for all guests based in the Sunshine Coast region—yes! We will collect you right from your home (or a similar location of your choice) and return you there when it’s time to say goodbye. You won’t need to make any separate transport arrangements to join our tours. We will advise you of your personal pick-up time in advance and one of our drivers will bring you to the group departure point ready to begin our journey together. There is no extra charge for this service.
For Day Trips or Part-Day Tours, convenient pick-up points close to parking and/or public transport facilities will be advertised. The bus will arrive to collect passengers at set times, and will return to the same places after the tour. Join us at one of these meeting points for a quick and efficient start to our journey, making the most of your day out.
Each tour has its own list of inclusions, carefully designed for that itinerary to balance ease and exploration. Transport, accommodation, activities, meals, and so on that have been planned for the whole group to enjoy together are always included, while most tours will also allow you to “free range” at times to make the most of your options for eating out or selecting activities. These interludes let you set your own pace for a while to enjoy the thrill of discovery. Please see the specific list of inclusions for the tour that interests you or enquire for further information.
If you want to, yes! All of our tours that include overnight stays are available for Single Occupancy or Twin Share travelers alike, so simply choose your option at the time of booking. If you would like to share a room, please book in conjunction with your partner/roommate so that we can link your bookings. There may be further room options available depending on the tour (for example, a double rather than twin bed arrangement for partners, or a family room for a trio of travelers) so do enquire about these for your tour if desired.
We handle all bookings personally, to ensure there can be no mix-ups from automated systems. To book, reach out to us by phone, email, or contact form, and let us know which tour(s) you would like to go on. We will let you know all the details we require to proceed with your booking, and will confirm your place once we have these on file. We will also let you know when payment is due, which depends on the tour type and distance to the departure date.
Australian Story Tours including an overnight stay will usually require a deposit to book (rather than payment upfront). The amount and time-frame for payments in advance varies by tour. We will clearly explain the details of all payments to be made at the time of your enquiry, and will confirm with you once your deposit has been received.
For tours including an overnight stay, payment in full is usually not required at time of booking. Instead, we will take a deposit, and make a request for further installments at a later time. The time-frame for this varies by tour and by distance from the departure date, so please make a specific enquiry to ensure you have the right information regarding your chosen tour.
Away Trip Testimonials
See what other travelers have said about their experiences on our tours, and discover the Mystic Mountain difference. Many of our travelers return again and again, becoming like family to us. We hope you can hear that in their words.
“Top class service and personal care”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A excellent company, we enjoyed a wonderful safe and comfortable trip to Mt Tambourine. In particular Andrew provided top class service and personal care for our group. We would recommend Mystic Mountain Tours to all travellers.
Read More“We were blown away by the experience”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My partner and I recently went on a Port Douglas tour with Mystic Mountain Tours and we were blown away by the overall experience. Lynn and Andrew made us feel right at home and we loved the togetherness we felt within the whole group by...
Read More“Definitely recommend as a way to see Australia”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We have been on two away tours with Lynn, one to Moreton Island and one to the Granite Belt. Both have been fantastic, with a vibe more like friends going away than like a typical package tour. We went to places we never would have...
Read More“We were blown away by the experience”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My partner and I recently went on a Port Douglas tour with Mystic Mountain Tours and we were blown away by the overall experience. Lynn and Andrew made us feel right at home and we loved the togetherness we felt within the whole group by...
Read More“Empathy & good nature in anticipating our needs”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gems, Legends & Fossils - 7 days to Central Qld Highlands included unscheduled surprises like you'd do if driving yourself. Andrew would fit in stops for our 19 tourers to admire and photograph scenery, unusual birds and wildflowers plus random historical curiosities - taking care...
Read More“Wonderful memories will stay with us forever”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It was a unique experience travelling around country Queensland on a recent Mystic Mountain tour highlighting Country Art. Good fun with many unexpected sights with destinations we had not ventured. We especially enjoyed the pre-arranged chats from locals that gave us an insight into their...
Read More“Top class service and personal care”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A excellent company, we enjoyed a wonderful safe and comfortable trip to Mt Tambourine. In particular Andrew provided top class service and personal care for our group. We would recommend Mystic Mountain Tours to all travellers.
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Respect to Country: Custodian Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands we visit on our tours and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We pay respect to their Elders—past, present, and emerging—and acknowledge all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples whose lands our tours travel through.