Travel Tips from Cooee Tours
Hello curious travellers and surprise seekers!
You might sign up for a Cooee Tour expecting scenic views, tasty food, and a fun day out — and yes, you’ll absolutely get that. But what makes our tours extra special are the unexpected moments of insight that sneak up on you between stops. Whether you’re joining us for a coastal escape, coffee crawl, or cultural experience, you’re bound to walk away with more than just great photos.
Because the best parts of travel aren’t always on the brochure
Here are 9 unexpected — and unforgettable — things you just might learn on a Cooee Tour:
1. The secret ingredient to a perfect flat white
On one of our coffee tours, you’ll find out why Aussie baristas are so proud of their coffee — and what makes a flat white different from a latte (yes, there’s a reason it’s not just a trend!).
2. Why locals always know the best lunch spots
Our guides live and breathe the regions they tour in — so don’t be surprised if they take you to a hidden bakery, roadside produce stall, or market corner the guidebooks forgot to mention.
3. Stories that don’t show up in textbooks
From Indigenous Dreamtime legends to quirky tales about coastal towns, you’ll hear stories passed down through generations — some heartwarming, some hilarious, all unforgettable.
4. The magic of doing nothing (in the best places)
Sometimes the best part of the day is just sitting with a coffee, feet in the sand, or under a tree near a waterfall — learning to pause, breathe, and be present.
5. Coffee can be brewed… pretty much anywhere
Outback trail? Lakeside picnic? Beach car park? On a Cooee Coffee Tour, you’ll learn that with the right tools and beans, a great brew can happen almost anywhere.
6. Why your next road trip should definitely include a 4WD
Some of our Fraser Island or hinterland adventures prove just how fun and freeing a good 4WD route can be — especially when there’s coffee and snacks waiting at the other end.
7. How to spot wildlife without even trying
Our guides know the little signs — rustling leaves, distant calls, or tracks in the sand — that lead to surprise sightings of birds, wallabies, or even dolphins on coastal routes.
8. You don’t need to go far to feel far away
Many of our day tours are close to major cities — but once you’re out there, surrounded by forest, sea, or red dirt, it feels like a world away. It’s a reminder that adventure is closer than you think.
9. You’ll probably make a new friend — or three
There’s something about sharing coffee, food, and sunsets that brings people together. Many of our travellers stay in touch long after the bus ride ends.
Join a tour, leave with more than you expected
Every Cooee Tour is packed with laughter, local love, and little lessons that stay with you. Whether you’re in it for the coffee, the coast, or the culture — you’ll come home with more than just memories.
Browse all tours or book your next surprise-filled day today.
