Brisbane to Rainbow Beach road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

Overnight stay in Noosa?

Things to do in Noosa include shopping on Hastings Street, surfing at Little Cove and spotting koalas in Noosa National Park.

For tours, try cruising through the Noosa Everglades, going whale-watching, taking a beginners’ surfing lesson or viewing marine life on a speedboat.

Top Noosa accommodation picks include Seahaven Noosa, Habitat Noosa and Sofitel Noosa.

Brisbane to Rainbow Beach drive attractions

If sticking the highway however, only slight details are required to visit the Aussie World theme park and the Treetop Challenge at the Big Pineapple in Woombye.

Also close are Buderim Falls, Wappa Falls and Yandina. Here, you can walk on Mount Ninderry, take a cooking class at Spirit House, visit the Ginger Factory and browse the Yandina Markets.

Further north, the Noosa Botanic Gardens in Cooroy and the Eumundi Markets are excellent bets.

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