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Skene Creek drops 90m into the luscious rainforest valley below, and is surrounded by rock pools and lookouts to explore..\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_658493494_1094305042":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/nine-new-experiences-2022/Noosaaerial.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/nine-new-experiences-2022/Noosaaerial.jpg","alt":"Drone image of Noosa beach drone shot | 16 ways to budget along Australia's nature coast drive","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/16-ways-to-budget-holiday-along-australia-s-nature-coast-drive/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_658493494_1094305042.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759992354694/noosaaerial.jpeg","uuid":"6f4667ed-76a1-4e06-9f48-4a9f8b578104","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" Noosa Main Beach, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_2128110356":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E3. The best way to have a budget holiday along Australia’s Nature Coast Drive? Get to know the Sunshine Coast’s famously beautiful beaches. Special mention goes to Noosa Main Beach and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/the-ultimate-guide-to-noosa-national-park\" title=\"Noosa National Park\"\u003Eneighbouring Noosa National Park\u003C/a\u003E, as well as family-friendly \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e30aeeeaaf773cf066b-coolum-beach\"\u003ECoolum\u003C/a\u003E and Caloundra\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_658493494_251657696":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2021_SC_CottonTreeHolidayPark_Camping_MarkFitz_142651.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2021_SC_CottonTreeHolidayPark_Camping_MarkFitz_142651.jpg","alt":" Caravan beside the beach at Cotton Tree Holiday Park | 16 ways to budget holiday along Australia's nature coast drive","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/16-ways-to-budget-holiday-along-australia-s-nature-coast-drive/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_658493494_251657696.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759992354717/2021-sc-cottontreeholidaypark-camping-markfitz-142651.jpeg","uuid":"f7f4d7f5-3e98-4618-83f3-c4954fe87215","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Cotton Tree Holiday Park, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_2121473200":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E4. Spend the night at one of the region’s caravan parks. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/best-caravan-parks-sunshine-coast\" title=\"Caravan Parks\"\u003ECaravan parks and budget accommodation on the Sunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E are bountiful and an easy way to stick to your budget. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/sunshine-coast-accommodation-guide\" title=\"Budget Accomodation Sunshine Coast\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESome of these abodes\u003C/a\u003E have beachfront views, including \u003Ca title=\"Coolum Beach Holiday Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b2615baeeeaaf773cf47c6-coolum-beach-holiday-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECoolum Caravan Park\u003C/a\u003E, and \u003Ca title=\"Cotton Tree Holiday Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b2615b2880253d74c49dad-cotton-tree-holiday-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECotton Tree Holiday Park\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_658493494_1910267357":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/web-images/2019_SSC_NoosaEverglades_NaturalLandscapes_138365_desktop.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/web-images/2019_SSC_NoosaEverglades_NaturalLandscapes_138365_desktop.jpg","alt":" Aerial shot of kayaks gliding along Noosa Everglades","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/16-ways-to-budget-holiday-along-australia-s-nature-coast-drive/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_658493494_1910267357.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759992354740/2019-ssc-noosaeverglades-naturallandscapes-138365-desktop.jpeg","uuid":"7557e50b-bf0b-4174-aad6-5f36a119005c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" Noosa Everglades, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_2042959492":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E5. Paddle your way through \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/noosa-everglades\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa Everglades\"\u003ENoosa Everglades\u003C/a\u003E, one of only two everglade systems in the world. This protected natural wonder consists of a network of waterways and wetlands and is home to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/wildlife-australias-nature-coast-drive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Native Flora and Fauna\"\u003Enative flora and fauna galore\u003C/a\u003E. Explore solo or join an affordable kayak tour.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1775264008":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E6. Make it a memorable occasion with a stay at the affordable \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5bbc0c2b1777be0b6096ded4-habitat-noosa-everglades-eco-camp\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Habitat Noosa\"\u003EHabitat Noosa Everglades\u003C/a\u003E, with both glamping and camping options to enjoy. Set amongst 65 acres of national park, this waterside space also hosts activities galore from SUPs to tinnies available for hire.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1062740562":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E7. Explore \u003Ca title=\"Noosa National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260307b935fbe730dfa1b-noosa-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENoosa National Park\u003C/a\u003E, another of the best ways to budget holiday along Australia’s Nature Coast drive. This eye-catching beauty consists of a cluster of bushwalks and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/secret-beaches-sunshine-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Swimming in coves\"\u003Esurfable (and swimmable) coves\u003C/a\u003E all within arm’s reach of bustling \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/noosa/guide-hastings-street-noosa\"\u003EHastings Street.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_658493494_1909194853":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_EumundiMarkets_FoodBeverage_JesseLindemann_142910.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_EumundiMarkets_FoodBeverage_JesseLindemann_142910.jpg","alt":"Two women looking at fruit at the Eumuni Markets","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/16-ways-to-budget-holiday-along-australia-s-nature-coast-drive/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_658493494_1909194853.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759992354783/2020-sc-eumundimarkets-foodbeverage-jesselindemann-142910.jpeg","uuid":"a25693cc-ae22-46a2-9146-135c5eed3d5c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" Eumundi Markets, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_813857588":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E8. Trawl the local markets. The Sunshine Coast is home to Sunday’s Noosa Farmers Market, a haven for foodies with its ample local producers and bites to eat, but on Saturdays and Wednesdays the legendary \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-592cced773e103cf416c042b-the-original-eumundi-markets\"\u003EEumundi Markets\u003C/a\u003E hosts hundreds of stalls, with knick knacks galore\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1479700382":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E9. Embrace affordable sightseeing with some time sauntering the local waterways aboard \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/transport/p-56b261a6aeeeaaf773cf4cdb-noosa-ferry--cruise-company\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa Ferry Cruise Book\"\u003ENoosa Ferry Cruise\u003C/a\u003E. Eager to amp it up a notch? Grab a bottle of wine and join in with the BYO sunset cruise.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_570754174":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E10. Pitch a tent waterside at one of Noosa’s further-flung campsites. Boreen Point Campground are a duo of picturesque options boasting both great views and ample solitude.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_642539068":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E11. Make the most of the \u003Ca title=\"Sunshine Coast cafes\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/farm-to-table/eat-local-sunshine-coast\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESunshine Coast’s casual eateries\u003C/a\u003E, getting an affordable bite to eat at the likes of Hand of Fatima in Peregian, or Alley Cat in Noosa. Dinner calling? Pay a visit to one of the many Surf Clubs in this region for a meal that’s easy(ish) on the wallet.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_781028938":{"text":"\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFraser Coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2020_FC_FraserIsland_LakeMcKenzie_Islands_Beaches.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2020_FC_FraserIsland_LakeMcKenzie_Islands_Beaches.jpg","alt":"A man diving into the blue Lake McKensize on K'gari","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/16-ways-to-budget-holiday-along-australia-s-nature-coast-drive/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759992354849/2020-fc-fraserisland-lakemckenzie-islands-beaches.jpeg","uuid":"5bcc2077-9f04-4beb-a546-f74db91e39c5","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lake McKenzie, K'gari",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_393327248":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E12. Make the most of the army of beachside \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/hervey-bay-caravan-parks-and-camping\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hervey Bay campaing and caravan park\"\u003Ecaravan parks and camping options\u003C/a\u003E in Hervey Bay with a stay. This is the cheapest way to base yourself in the world's whale watching capital, which sits within easy access of the idyllic \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/7-day-fraser-island-itinerary\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fraser Island day trip\"\u003EK’gari (Fraser Island\u003C/a\u003E).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2019_FC_WhaleWatching_WildlifeEncounters_MarkFitz_139913.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2019_FC_WhaleWatching_WildlifeEncounters_MarkFitz_139913.jpg","alt":"Spectators on a whale watching tour boat looking out at a whale breaching ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/16-ways-to-budget-holiday-along-australia-s-nature-coast-drive/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759992354880/2019-fc-whalewatching-wildlifeencounters-markfitz-139913.jpeg","uuid":"952d9798-7897-4dac-8f52-5b5b3af45ee2","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_306250763":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E13. A budget holiday along Australia’s Nature Coast Drive can include \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay\"\u003Ewhale watching\u003C/a\u003E (we promise). \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/which-whale-watching-boat\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Boat Club adventure \"\u003EBoat club Adventure Cruise\u003C/a\u003E offers an affordable way to see the giants of the deep out at sea. Adults can jump aboard for less than $100, and for every paying adult, one child under 14 is free.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_998518852":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E14. Post-breakfast at local favourite \u003Ca title=\"Aquavue\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5f0feead0e2e57a00810d338-aquavue-cafe-restaurant\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAquaVue\u003C/a\u003E, hire one of the eatery’s kayaks or SUPs for the day. Sitting right on the beachfront on Hervey Bay’s esplanade, the cafe not only specialises in tasty brunches, but watersports options aplenty\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_625329438":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E15. Pay a visit to\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/5-days-camping-fraser-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fraser Island\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\"\u003E K’gari (Fraser Island)\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E for the day. \u003C/span\u003EForgo expensive tours with a self-guided expedition along its beach highways. Just be mindful that a 4WD and some permits are required. You can even choose to stay at one of its many \u003Ca title=\"Fraser island camping\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-fraser-island-accommodation\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ebeach campgrounds overnight\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ELooking for more things to do?\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Australia Nature Coast Drive\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/wildlife-australias-nature-coast-drive\" target=\"_self\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHere are the best wildlife encounters on Australia's Nature Coast Drive\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_card_carou":{"maxNumber":20,"region":"","town":"","title":"You may also like","componentID":"editorial-card-carousel_1593428414","areaName":[],"notch":false,"goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"publicClassificationPathKey":"fraser-coast-road-trips","stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-card-carousel","button":{"label":null,"target":"_self"}},"spacer_2107517140_co":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"}},":itemsOrder":["editorial_hero_banne","editorialauthor","editorial_descriptio","editorial_descriptio_1337314818","image","editorial_descriptio_1925341674","image_copy_658493494","editorial_descriptio_1498746452","image_copy_658493494_1094305042","editorial_descriptio_2128110356","image_copy_658493494_251657696","editorial_descriptio_2121473200","image_copy_658493494_1910267357","editorial_descriptio_2042959492","editorial_descriptio_1775264008","editorial_descriptio_1062740562","image_copy_658493494_1909194853","editorial_descriptio_813857588","editorial_descriptio_1479700382","editorial_descriptio_570754174","editorial_descriptio_642539068","editorial_descriptio_781028938","image_copy","editorial_descriptio_393327248","image_copy_copy","editorial_descriptio_306250763","editorial_descriptio_998518852","editorial_descriptio_625329438","editorial_card_carou","spacer_2107517140_co"],":type":"wcm/foundation/components/responsivegrid"},"chat":{"title":"Bunji","welcomeMessage":"Hello 👋 I'm Bunji, your mate from Queensland. 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