An engaging tour with a guide through the ancient volcanic foothills, among forested hills and exotic fruit plantations, with walks through rainforest and a visit to a historic mountain village, the famous Irwin Zoo, or an oceanarium showcasing Australia's unique underwater world.

The tour program includes:

• Drive along a scenic mountain road to Glass House Mountains National Park, with its ancient landscape of 9 closely clustered, extinct cone-shaped volcanoes (70 km from Brisbane)
• Stops at lookout points with breathtaking views over the Valley of the Extinct Volcanoes
• Drive along the old road of the first settlers and gold prospectors through the historic town of Landsborough, where buildings from the 19th-century settlement of the east coast have been preserved
• A walk along well-maintained trails through the ancient rainforest of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve will leave unforgettable impressions of East Queensland's wildlife. Here you can (with a good chance of success) spot unusual Australian fauna such as rock wallabies, water dragons and goannas (1 hour)
• Visit the park's Eco Centre, purpose-built to give a deeper insight into the unique nature of the reserve, often called a 'living' museum of ancient flora
• Drive through plantations of tropical fruit (mango, pineapple, avocado) and Australian macadamia nuts
• Stops in mountain villages, where you can visit art galleries and souvenir shops selling work by local craftspeople

In the afternoon, you can choose from the following options:

Option 1

• Continue your journey through the ancient volcanic foothills with magnificent views of the valleys, Lake Baroon and the Sunshine Coast
• Visit the Botanic Gardens, with their unique tropical plant life, superb lookout points and the 'World of Birds' aviary, where you can get up close with exotic birds. Entrance ticket extra
• Stops in mountain villages to visit a dairy farm, cheese factory, winery or brewery, tasting local cheeses, boutique wines, beer and ice cream (tastings extra)

Option 2

• The zoo of famous Australian naturalist Steve Irwin, where you can hold a koala, watch two shows featuring colourful free-flying parrots and the 'Wildlife Warriors' show at the Crocoseum, plus an enormous variety of Australian, Asian and African animals. Entrance ticket extra

Option 3

• The Sea Life Oceanarium in the coastal town of Mooloolaba, showcasing thousands of species of Australia's underwater life across 11 interactive zones and an 80-metre shark tunnel. Entrance ticket extra
• Drive along the golden-beached coastline through popular seaside resorts

No entrance tickets are included in the tour price; they are paid separately