An engaging tour with an English-speaking 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: adult $35.00, child (under 14) $14.00
• 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: $71.95 per person, child (under 14) $46.95

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: $40.00 per person, child (under 14) $28.00
• Drive along the golden-beached coastline through popular seaside resorts

 All entrance tickets are not included in the tour price and are paid separately