Joel's Journeys - Noosa Heads, Queensland

Trish Knox

We had a fabulous day exploring the Hinterlands. Joel has great local knowledge with lots of interesting stories to tell. The tour was a great balance between walking on the edge of stunning Lake Cootharaba, views of Hinterland mountains, wandering around the quaint town of Pomona ( great local art) to sampling delicious mead ( first time I have ever tasted mead I am sold on it!!) and local craft beer ( the beer tasting was very enjoyable even for a non beer person!!). My son (19) and daughter (21) both loved the tour. Thanks Joel again, fantastic day. Hope to see you on another tour in the future.

gaelyn mann

Had a great trip to Australia Zoo with Joel who is lovely.
Pick up was on time and Joel gave an interesting chat as we drove down the coastline. He stopped briefly to watch a whale blowing as it surfaced. He does other trips to interesting places that I would be keen to do next visit to Noosa.

Ivy

Fantastic tour of Australia Zoo with Joel! Despite the school holiday crowds and missing out on a koala photo, Joel's tips for great photo spots with koalas and fun facts really made the day memorable. He’s knowledgeable and friendly, excellent driver and tour guide. Highly recommend this tour!

Holly Kallmeyer

Excellent experience, I recommend unreservedly! My colleague and I booked a full day excursion with Joel and were so glad we did. Joel picked us up in Brisbane and took us on a beautiful hike in Noosa National Park - he is extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife, which really added to our experience (we spotted whales, dolphins, and several rare birds). We then did a tour of some of the local spots in Noosa (including a stop to see some wild kangaroos) and ended with a stunning sunset on Timbeerwah peak. Joel really goes above and beyond for his guests - for example, on the drive back to Brisbane I mentioned how beautiful the stars were, and Joel pulled over to get out of the van and show us the Southern Cross. A truly remarkable day that we will not forget. Thank you, Joel!

Leon Giorgi

Joel was an incredible tour guide, he was very informative and enthusiastic and made our trip to Australia zoo an unforgettable one! I highly recommend Joel’s Tours to anyone visiting the area!

L R

Several weeks ago, I was in Noosa and wanted to do a day trip to Montville and Maleny. The lovely people at the tourist infomation place showed me what was on offer, and I picked Joel's Journeys.
Joel was courteous and informative before we were even picked up notifying us of pick from our hotel.
The day was sunny and warm. From the minute the tour started, Joel told us an enormous amount of facts about the flora and the fauna. He was able to tell us about the custodial owners of the land and their words for landmarks, animals, and wildlife.
He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Our first stop was at a waterfall for a cup of tea or coffee.
I asked for a cup of Earle Grey with oat milk, and he had it. What a man!
Then it was onto Montville. First stop was the chocolate shop, where we all got a tasting box.
The chocolate was super yummy and none of mine made it home!!
We then had 45 minutes free time to look at Montville shops before lunch. Honestly, I could have bought every product from every store and gone back for seconds. The art was incredible. I am still salivating!
The view from the car park, looking towards the coast, was stunning. Montville shops on its own needs at least a week to do it justice!
Next was lunch. I had potato and leek soup and ginger beer. The view was delicious , a bit like the view from The Cuckoo in the Dandenong Ranges.
Lunch was delicious. The products in the shop were delicious. I found a Mary Poppins teapot.
After lunch, we walked under the tree canopy in a rainforest. Again, Joel's knowledge of wildlife was stunning. So that baby I could hear crying every night in Noosa was a bird haha!
We got pictures of the Glass House Mountains and travelled onto a winery.
Oh my goodness, the moscato was so light and fresh I will definitely be ordering some. The sommelier had the most seductive French french accent I have ever heard. I closed my eyes, and my ears were having orgasms!! His voice was like soft fingers and silk trailing across your back, neck, arms.. you get the picture. Truly, that man could have seduced anyone if you kept your eyes shut and just listened!!

Then it was time to go home after we stopped at a lookout, and Joel pointed out where all the landmarks were!
Joel was very passionate about his love of the environment and his beloved Noosa!
Joel's Journeys will now become a regular part of my Noosa holiday! There are so many great tours to go on!
Joel is a keeper. What a wonderful human being he is. He is grounded and intensely passionate about all things Noosa and the environment.
A thoughtful and wise human being. He said lots of things that show intention and maturity. I love supporting businesses that are truly about service to others. Joel's Journeys deserve a 20 out of 10. He is a local treasure!

Karen Egan

Fabulous tour with Joel’s Journeys! Joel is very knowledgable of the region and Montville and Maleny are gorgeous areas to explore! This was an all inclusive tour with a fabulous lunch and Chocolate and wine tasting! Highly recommend!

Samantha Gibson

Joel was super lovely, knowledgeable, and on time with pickup/drop off for Australia Zoo from Noosa Heads. We also got a tour of the beaches along the Sunshine Coast which was fantastic as a tourist. We stopped briefly to do some whale watching, and we were serenaded with thoughtful facts throughout the trip, haha. I highly recommend Joel’s Journeys, and will definitely book another one of their tours next trip! Thanks Joel!!