Queensland Coastal Tour — Holiday Home Times Investment Tours

About this tour

Queensland's coastal property market is the fastest-moving in Australia right now — a combination of interstate migration, pre-Olympics infrastructure investment (Brisbane 2032), and a lifestyle that has finally been legitimised by the work-from-anywhere economy. But Queensland's coast offers three very different propositions: Noosa's strictly constrained boutique market, the Gold Coast's resort-scale liquidity, and the Whitsundays' reef-access island potential.

James Harrington of Pacific Coast Property has spent fifteen years as a buyer-only advisor on Queensland's coast. This tour is structured to give buyers a direct comparison rather than a sales pitch for any single location.

Your tour guide

James Harrington

Managing Director, Pacific Coast Property · Queensland

James arrived in Queensland from the UK in 2008 and has been working as a buyer-only advisor on Queensland's coast since 2010. His coverage of three distinct coastal markets (Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Whitsundays) is unusual — most agents specialise in one area. He built the multi-market model deliberately so he could give buyers a genuine comparison rather than a pitch for a single location's merits.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 — Sunday 14 Feb

Arrivals in Brisbane

Arrive Brisbane Airport. Private transfer to Noosa Heads (1.5 hours north). Welcome dinner with James at a Noosa Heads restaurant — introduction to the Queensland coast's three markets and the structural reasons for their different risk/return profiles.

Day 2 — Monday 15 Feb

Noosa — Constrained & Premium

Three Noosa properties: a 2-bed apartment with Laguna Bay views in Hastings Street area (AUD 1.8M); a 3-bed house in Noosaville (AUD 1.45M, canal access); and a beachside apartment 200m from Noosa Main Beach (AUD 2.2M). Discussion of Noosa's National Park border and why no new high-rise is possible.

Day 3 — Tuesday 16 Feb

Gold Coast — Broadbeach & Surfers Paradise

Drive to Gold Coast (1.5 hours south of Noosa). Three properties: a 3-bed beachfront apartment in Broadbeach (AUD 1.5M); a studio in a managed holiday pool in Surfers Paradise (AUD 380k, verified rental yield 7.1%); and a penthouse in Chevron Renaissance (AUD 1.1M). James's comparison: Noosa scarcity vs Gold Coast liquidity.

Day 4 — Wednesday 17 Feb

Whitsundays — Island & Marina

Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, Proserpine (1 hour from Brisbane). Two properties: a marina apartment in Airlie Beach (AUD 620k); and a resort villa on Hamilton Island (AUD 1.2M, fully managed). Afternoon sailing charter in the Whitsunday Passage — understanding what the Whitsunday lifestyle buyer is actually paying for.

Day 5 — Thursday 18 Feb

Legal & Departures

Queensland property briefing: stamp duty rates, FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) approval for non-Australian buyers, land tax, depreciation schedules for investment properties. Fly back to Brisbane for afternoon departures.

What's included

✓4 nights across Noosa, Gold Coast and Airlie Beach
✓Brisbane–Whitsundays internal flight (return)
✓Whitsunday sailing charter (half-day)
✓All ground transport
✓Welcome dinner and two hosted group dinners
✓Expert guide: James Harrington, Pacific Coast Property
✓FIRB briefing for international buyers
✓Post-tour follow-up call

Not included

–International flights to/from Brisbane
–Lunches
–Property purchase costs

Noosa, Gold Coast & Airlie Beach, Queensland

What past attendees say

“I came sceptical and left with a signed reservation. The local partner knew every corner of the market — including deals that never reach the portals.”

R.M. · London

“Six viewings in four days, all pre-vetted. No time-share pressure, no developer sales rooms. Just real properties with honest pricing.”

P. & A. Chen · Singapore

“The group dynamic surprised me — twelve serious buyers comparing notes creates a remarkably useful signal on what's genuinely worth pursuing.”

D.K. · Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before reserving your seat.

Do I need a visa for this destination?+

Visa requirements depend on your passport. We send pre-departure guidance with current entry rules to all confirmed attendees. Most destinations offer visa-on-arrival or e-visa for major passport holders.

What happens to my deposit if I change my mind?+

Your deposit is fully refundable up to 8 weeks before departure, no questions asked. After that, we work with you to defer your place to a future tour in the same region.

Can solo travellers join?+

Absolutely — around a third of our attendees travel solo. Tours are structured around property viewings and expert sessions, not couples activities. Solo travellers consistently tell us it's a highlight of the experience.

Are properties developer-pushed, or genuinely curated?+

We are strictly buyer-side. No developer pays to have their property on our itinerary. Every viewing has been independently sourced and pre-vetted by our local partner for title, planning status, and realistic pricing.

How are flights and hotels handled?+

Flights are booked independently — we send a preferred routing guide 8 weeks before departure. Ground transport, accommodation during viewings, and curated meals are all included in the tour price.

🗓 14–18 Feb 20277 seats left

Express interest

Reserve your seat with a AUD 750 refundable deposit. No commitment until you confirm.

WHY HHT TOURS?

✓Buyer-side experts only — no developer commissions

✓Max 12 investors per group — exclusive, focused touring experience

✓Pre-vetted properties with legal title confirmed

✓Deposits fully refundable until 8 weeks before departure