Looking for a Guided Tour?

Sunshine Coast Bus Lines specialises in charter — hire a vehicle with driver for your group's own itinerary. For guided tours with set departure dates, expert local guides, and curated experiences across Australia, our Waggie Group sister brand Cooee Tours handles the touring side.

If you'd rather join an organised tour than plan your own charter, browse the popular Cooee Tours destinations and categories below — then head to cooeetours.com.au to book.

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Charter or Tour — What's the Difference?

SCBL Charter Your group, your dates, your itinerary. Hire a vehicle with driver, decide your own route, schedule, and stops. Best for weddings, school groups, sporting clubs, corporate events, or private touring.
Cooee Tours Set itinerary, set departure dates, expert guide. Join other travellers on a curated tour with planned stops, included activities, and local commentary. Best for individuals or couples who want to be looked after.
Shared fleet Both brands use the same Waggie Group fleet of Mercedes-Benz coaches, so the vehicles and onboard experience are identical.
How to book SCBL charter: quote request form or call 0409 661 342. Cooee Tours: visit cooeetours.com.au for departure dates and bookings.

Popular Cooee Tours

Just a few of the tours travellers tell us they remember years later. Visit cooeetours.com.au for full itineraries, departure dates, and pricing.

Heritage Wine Tour

Heritage Wine Tour

Hinterland and Noosa Tour

Hinterland & Noosa

Golf Tour

Let's Go Golfing

Byron Bay and Point Danger Tour

Byron Bay & Pt Danger

Cooee Tours Categories

Browse by tour type — all bookings via cooeetours.com.au

City & Cruise Tours

Explore the vibrant heart of Australian cities or cruise along picturesque waterfronts. City and cruise tours combine iconic landmarks, local culture, and panoramic views with the comfort of modern Mercedes coaches. Knowledgeable Cooee guides provide commentary at every stop.

City and cruise tour
Wine and food tour

Wine & Food Tours

Indulge in regional cuisine and wines across Queensland, NSW, and beyond. Visit renowned wineries, boutique vineyards, and gourmet restaurants, with expert Cooee guides providing context on each region's specialities. Designated driver included — relax and enjoy.

Nature Tours

Escape to the great outdoors with tours through rainforests, waterfalls, coastlines, and wildlife sanctuaries. Cooee Tours nature itineraries balance comfortable coach travel with planned hiking, viewpoint stops, and time in nature reserves. Best for travellers who want to see Australia's landscapes without organising the logistics.

Nature tour
Golf tour

Golf Tours

Tee off at world-class courses across Australia, with Cooee Tours golf itineraries tailored for all skill levels. Curated rounds at premium courses, professional accommodation, and group transfers between courses are all arranged. Ideal for golf clubs travelling together or for golfing holidays with friends.

Book Your Cooee Tour Online

Full itineraries, departure dates, and online booking are all on the Cooee Tours website. Click below to head over and book your guided tour.

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Cooee Tours booking

Or Hire a Charter Instead

If you'd rather have your own vehicle with driver for your own itinerary, browse SCBL's charter services.

Onboard Coach Features

Whether you're on an SCBL charter or a Cooee Tours guided tour, the fleet is the same.

Free WiFi

Free WiFi

USB charging

USB Charging

Air conditioning

Air Conditioning

Reclining seats

Reclining Seats

Onboard restroom

Onboard Restroom

Panoramic tinted windows

Panoramic Tinted Windows

Disability access

Disability Access

The Shared Fleet — Mercedes-Benz Comfort

Most of our charter and touring fleet is Mercedes-Benz — sedans, Sprinter mini-buses, and Tourismo coaches. Guests on both SCBL charters and Cooee Tours enjoy smooth, comfortable travel in vehicles that are modern, well-maintained, and ultra-clean. Same fleet, two different ways to use it.

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Customer service priority

You're Always Our #1 Priority

Whether you're charter or tour, the same Waggie Group standards apply: comfortable vehicles, professional drivers, and a team that goes out of its way to accommodate requests and varying needs. Questions?

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Charter vs Tour — Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an SCBL charter and a Cooee Tours guided tour?

A charter means you hire a vehicle and driver for your group. You decide the itinerary, the dates, the stops — we provide the vehicle and the professional driver. Best for groups that already know where they want to go.

A guided tour through Cooee Tours has a set itinerary, set departure dates, and a professional tour guide who travels with you. You join a group of other travellers on a curated experience. Best for individuals or couples who want to be looked after and learn about each destination along the way.

Are SCBL and Cooee Tours the same company?

Both are brands of the Waggie Group, a family-owned Australian transport company. SCBL handles charter work; Cooee Tours handles guided touring. We share the fleet (Mercedes-Benz coaches), accreditation, and operational standards, but the booking systems and tour content are managed separately.

I want a small group tour but with our own itinerary. Which one is right?

That's a charter, not a tour. SCBL is the right brand. Submit a quote request with your group size, dates, and proposed itinerary, and we'll come back with pricing within one business day. You can use any of our vehicle sizes from 3-seater VIP through to 80-seater coaches.

I want to join a tour as an individual. Which one is right?

That's a guided tour. Visit cooeetours.com.au to browse departure dates, itineraries, and prices. Cooee Tours runs scheduled departures across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and other destinations — pick the tour and date that suits.

Are the vehicles the same?

Yes — both SCBL and Cooee Tours operate from the same Waggie Group Mercedes-Benz fleet. Onboard amenities (air conditioning, USB charging, PA system, reclining seats on larger coaches, optional WiFi) are the same regardless of which brand you book through. The difference is in how the trip is structured (your itinerary vs a planned tour itinerary), not the vehicles or drivers.

Can you arrange both? A guided tour with a private charter?

Yes — this is called a private tour or a customised group itinerary. Either contact SCBL for a private charter with a touring component (we can arrange a guide if you'd like one for specific stops), or contact Cooee Tours about customised group bookings. For groups of 15+ wanting a curated experience to a specific date/location, this is usually the best of both worlds.

How do I contact Cooee Tours directly?

Visit cooeetours.com.au for the Cooee Tours contact details, scheduled departures, and online booking. SCBL's phone (0409 661 342) handles charter enquiries.

Last updated: May 2026 Sunshine Coast Bus Lines team ABN 12 163 235 069

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CLIENT'S TESTIMONIALS

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5 star rating

Booking a charter with this company was the best decision we made for our vacation. The crew was professional, the coach luxurious, and the entire experience was unforgettable. Highly recommend!

John D. William

CO

John D. William

5 star rating

I've used several charter services in the past, but none have matched the level of service and attention to detail provided by this company. From start to finish, everything was seamless. Can't wait to book with them again!

Michael R

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Michael R

5 star rating

I was blown away by the exceptional service and the quality of the coach provided by this charter company. They truly went above and beyond to ensure our trip was perfect. I can't thank them enough!

Andrew B.

CO

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