Discovery K'gari 2 Day Tour

2 Day Small Group · Noosa & Rainbow Beach

4.7 / 5 | GuestTours Rating
2 days, 1 night
Tue, Sat & select Thu
Max 11 guests
Your guide drives
Noosa or Rainbow Beach
Pick-up and drop-off
From $795
per adult · child $715
Our Review

Discovery K'gari 2 Day Tour Review

Discovery keeps it small: never more than 11 guests, and your guide does all the driving. You spend one night in a powered bell tent at Discovery's own camp, with a sunset platter on the beach and a BBQ under the stars. Children from five are welcome, so it also works for families who want to skip the big coaches.

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GuestTours Verdict
GuestTours award: Best Small-Group Tour. GuestTours rating: 4.7 / 5.
Discovery K'gari 2 Day Tour
2 Day Small Group · Noosa & Rainbow Beach
4.7 / 5 GuestTours Rating
Discovery K'gari 2 Day Tour
From Rainbow Beach
Adult
18 to 64 years
$795
Senior
65 years and over
$715
Child
5 to 17 years
$715
Family fare
2 adults + 2 children
$2,715
Also bookable
From Noosa
per adult
$845

Seniors 65+ pay the child fare. Family fare (2 adults + 2 children) from Rainbow Beach.

Options & Prices

Discovery prices and departures

From Rainbow Beach

$795 per adult · senior $715 · child $715 · family $2,715

Back in Rainbow Beach around 3 to 4:30pm. 7:30am from Freedom Hostel, Rainbow Beach.

From Noosa

$845 per adult · senior $760 · child $760

Back in Noosa around 5:30 to 7pm. Pick-up 5:20 to 5:45am from your Noosa accommodation.

Inclusions

What your fare covers

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Noosa or Rainbow Beach
  • Small group of at most 11 guests in an all-terrain coach, with a guide who drives
  • Return ferry to K'gari, National Park entrance fees and permits
  • One night in a twin-share, permanent powered bell tent with bed, linen, towel and pillow (shared showers and toilets nearby)
  • One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner, plus a sunset platter on the beach
  • Central Station, Pile Valley, Wanggoolba Creek, Lake McKenzie, 75 Mile Beach, Eli Creek and the Maheno wreck
  • Lake Birrabeen, weather and tide permitting
  • Multilingual audio app (English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and more)
Who It's For

Is Discovery right for you?

Great fit
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Travellers who prefer small groups
At most 11 guests, so the guide has time for everyone.
Great fit
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Families with children 5 and up
Children from 5 are welcome, and there is a family fare from Rainbow Beach.
Great fit
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Non-drivers
The guide drives the whole way. You just enjoy the view.
Look elsewhere
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Driving a 4WD yourself
Look at the tag-along tours from Dingo's, Pippies or Drop Bear.
Look elsewhere
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Children under 5
They cannot travel on this tour because of the booster seat anchor rules.
Your Trip

How the days run

The order can change with the tides and weather. Your guide confirms the plan each morning.

Day 1
Pile Valley, Lake McKenzie and camp
Noosa pick-ups 5:20 to 5:45am, Rainbow Beach 7:30am. Ferry from Inskip Point, 75 Mile Beach, a rainforest walk at Pile Valley, then a swim and picnic lunch at Lake McKenzie. Late afternoon check-in at camp, sunset platter on the beach, BBQ dinner, campfire and, if the sky is clear, a short star walk.
Day 2
Eli Creek, the Maheno and Lake Birrabeen
Sunrise over the Pacific and breakfast, then north to Eli Creek and the SS Maheno. Inland via the Southern Lakes to Lake Birrabeen (weather and tide permitting), Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek. Picnic lunch, then the ferry back. Rainbow Beach around 3 to 4:30pm, Noosa around 5:30 to 7pm.
Practical Information

Before you go

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Departure days
Tuesdays and Saturdays, plus select Thursdays.
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Pick-up
Noosa: from your accommodation between 5:20 and 5:45am. Rainbow Beach: Freedom Hostel at 7:30am. No pick-ups in Hervey Bay.
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Return
Rainbow Beach around 3 to 4:30pm. Noosa around 5:30 to 7pm.
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Group size
A maximum of 11 guests.
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Child ages
Children 5 to 17. Not suitable for children under 5. If your child uses a booster seat with a lap belt, tell us when you book.
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Fitness
Moderate. Expect to walk 3 to 5 km a day on uneven, sandy tracks.
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Luggage
One soft bag of up to 15 kg plus a small day pack. No hard cases.
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Dietary needs
Tell us at least 72 hours before departure. No pork, no dairy, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and coeliac are catered for.
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Cancellation
Within 7 days of departure, or if you do not show, the full fare is charged.
Full Review

The full review

Discovery belongs to the same company as Dingo's, but it is a very different trip. Eleven guests at most, a guide behind the wheel and a camp with permanent bell tents. With a group that small there is no waiting for a convoy to regroup, and the guide has time to talk about the island and Butchulla culture.

The best part is the evening: a platter on the beach at sunset, then the campfire. On a clear night the guide takes you out to look at the stars. On day two the route includes Lake Birrabeen when the tides allow, a much quieter lake than McKenzie.

Know that the first day from Noosa starts before 6am, so stay in Rainbow Beach if you can. Everyone also helps with cooking and cleaning. Why it earns Best Small-Group Tour and a 4.7: no other overnight trip we compared keeps the group this small.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery K'gari 2 Day Tour FAQs

From Rainbow Beach: $795 per adult, $715 per child (5 to 17) or senior (65+), and $2,715 for a family of two adults and two children. From Noosa: $845 per adult and $760 per child or senior.
A maximum of 11 guests.
No. Your guide drives an all-terrain coach the whole way, so you can sit back and watch.
In a twin-share, permanent powered bell tent at Discovery's own camp, with a bed, linen, a towel and a pillow. Showers and toilets are shared and close by.
Tuesdays and Saturdays, plus select Thursdays.
Between 5:20 and 5:45am from your accommodation in Noosa, or 7:30am at Freedom Hostel in Rainbow Beach.
Around 3 to 4:30pm in Rainbow Beach and around 5:30 to 7pm in Noosa.
Yes, from age 5. Children under 5 cannot travel because of the booster seat anchor rules. If your child uses a booster seat with a lap belt, let us know when you book.
One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner, plus a sunset platter on the beach on the first evening.
No. This tour runs from Noosa and Rainbow Beach. From Hervey Bay the nearest start is Rainbow Beach, about 1.5 hours' drive.
Moderately. You should be comfortable walking 3 to 5 km a day over uneven and sandy tracks.
One soft bag of up to 15 kg and a small day pack. No hard suitcases.
Yes, a little. It is a participatory tour, so everyone helps with meal preparation and cleaning up.
If you cancel within 7 days of departure, or do not show up, the full fare is charged. A late change of date may be possible but is not guaranteed.
Discovery K'gari 2 Day Tour
2 Day Small Group · Noosa & Rainbow Beach
4.7 / 5 GuestTours Rating
Discovery K'gari 2 Day Tour
From Rainbow Beach
Adult
18 to 64 years
$795
Senior
65 years and over
$715
Child
5 to 17 years
$715
Family fare
2 adults + 2 children
$2,715
Also bookable
From Noosa
per adult
$845

Seniors 65+ pay the child fare. Family fare (2 adults + 2 children) from Rainbow Beach.

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