Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome back to My Way! In this episode, we are diving deep into the natural beauty of Queensland to uncover four unforgettable eco-tourism experiences. From hidden urban waterways to ancient rainforests, these passionate local guides are showing us how to connect with the land, preserve history, and experience nature like never before.
Sponsored by Tourism & Events Queensland.
Here is what’s coming up on today’s episode:
⛺ Glamping in the Noosa Everglades with Habitat Noosa
For 50 years, Habitat Noosa has been a gateway for travelers looking to fully immerse themselves in the wild. Situated in a unique biosphere, manager Wade Batty and his team are on a mission of eco-education, running daily tours into the pristine Noosa Everglades. Whether you’re looking for a classic campsite or a luxury Paperbark Glamping tent, it’s the ultimate wilderness getaway.
👉 Explore Habitat Noosa: https://habitatnoosa.com.au/
🛶 Hidden City Waterways with Australian Kayaking Adventures
Think you know the Gold Coast? Local guide Steven Vah is here to show you a completely different side of it. Launching from Budds Beach right in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Steven’s new stand-up paddleboard tours take you down the tranquil Nerang River to Macintosh Island. It’s a beginner-friendly eco-escape teeming with marine life, peacocks, and swans, right under the city skyline.
👉 Book your paddleboard adventure: www.australiankayakingadventures.com.au/
First Nations Culture with Yura Tours
Elisha Kissick, a proud Quandamooka woman, is one of the few Aboriginal women in Australia to completely own and operate a tourism business. Through Yura Tours, she guides visitors across the magical sands of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). As 100% First Nations-owned caretakers, Elisha shares the sacred culture, stories, and history passed down from her Elders, offering an authentic, deeply respectful lens of the island.
👉 Experience Yura Tours: https://yuratours.com.au/
🌳 A 100-Year Rainforest Legacy at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Tucked away in the breath-taking rainforest, the O’Reilly family is celebrating a massive 100-year legacy of eco-tourism. From its origins as a remote 1926 guesthouse to the legendary 1937 plane crash rescue by Bernard O'Reilly, this family’s history is legendary. Today, third-generation Managing Director Shane O’Reilly keeps that spirit alive, blending conservation with luxury off-grid retreats and world-famous treetop walks.
👉 Discover O'Reilly's: https://oreillys.com.au/
🔔 Subscribe to Channel 9 for more incredible Aussie stories
Tell us in the comments—are you hitting the Everglades, the island, the city waterways, or the rainforest first?
#MyWay #Channel9 #Queensland #NoosaEverglades #GoldCoast #Minjerribah #OReillys #EcoTourism
Welcome back to My Way! In this episode, we are diving deep into the natural beauty of Queensland to uncover four unforgettable eco-tourism experiences. From hidden urban waterways to ancient rainforests, these passionate local guides are showing us how to connect with the land, preserve history, and experience nature like never before.
Sponsored by Tourism & Events Queensland.
Here is what’s coming up on today’s episode:
⛺ Glamping in the Noosa Everglades with Habitat Noosa
For 50 years, Habitat Noosa has been a gateway for travelers looking to fully immerse themselves in the wild. Situated in a unique biosphere, manager Wade Batty and his team are on a mission of eco-education, running daily tours into the pristine Noosa Everglades. Whether you’re looking for a classic campsite or a luxury Paperbark Glamping tent, it’s the ultimate wilderness getaway.
👉 Explore Habitat Noosa: https://habitatnoosa.com.au/
🛶 Hidden City Waterways with Australian Kayaking Adventures
Think you know the Gold Coast? Local guide Steven Vah is here to show you a completely different side of it. Launching from Budds Beach right in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Steven’s new stand-up paddleboard tours take you down the tranquil Nerang River to Macintosh Island. It’s a beginner-friendly eco-escape teeming with marine life, peacocks, and swans, right under the city skyline.
👉 Book your paddleboard adventure: www.australiankayakingadventures.com.au/
First Nations Culture with Yura Tours
Elisha Kissick, a proud Quandamooka woman, is one of the few Aboriginal women in Australia to completely own and operate a tourism business. Through Yura Tours, she guides visitors across the magical sands of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). As 100% First Nations-owned caretakers, Elisha shares the sacred culture, stories, and history passed down from her Elders, offering an authentic, deeply respectful lens of the island.
👉 Experience Yura Tours: https://yuratours.com.au/
🌳 A 100-Year Rainforest Legacy at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Tucked away in the breath-taking rainforest, the O’Reilly family is celebrating a massive 100-year legacy of eco-tourism. From its origins as a remote 1926 guesthouse to the legendary 1937 plane crash rescue by Bernard O'Reilly, this family’s history is legendary. Today, third-generation Managing Director Shane O’Reilly keeps that spirit alive, blending conservation with luxury off-grid retreats and world-famous treetop walks.
👉 Discover O'Reilly's: https://oreillys.com.au/
🔔 Subscribe to Channel 9 for more incredible Aussie stories
Tell us in the comments—are you hitting the Everglades, the island, the city waterways, or the rainforest first?
#MyWay #Channel9 #Queensland #NoosaEverglades #GoldCoast #Minjerribah #OReillys #EcoTourism
