Top Noosa & Sunshine Coast Whale Watching

Enjoy a whale-watching excursion off the Mooloolaba coast. Choose a convenient departure time from a variety of options and relax with convenient hotel pickup (at an additional cost). Then, search for humpbacks as they migrate along Australia’s east coast. Enjoy a picturesque cruise with humpback viewing guaranteed—your outing is free if you don’t see one—and watch for dolphins, turtles, and other magnificent marine life.

Visit Noosa’s beautiful National Marine Park the exciting way on this high-speed 500 HP jet boat ride. Keep an eye out for turtles, dolphins, and seabirds as you zoom along the coastline and past some of Noosa’s most beautiful natural landmarks. Surf the ocean swell and enjoy some thrilling twists and turns in your powerful boat along the way.

Animal lovers will enjoy this small-group dolphin-watching tour from Noosa. Cruise into Noosa’s National Marine Park on the lookout for local dolphins as well as sea turtles and manta rays, among other wildlife. Dolphins are present in these waters year-round so there’s a good chance of seeing them. Enjoy beautiful views of the coastline of Noosa National Park along the way.

Whales are a common sight off the coast of Mooloolaba, particularly during their migration period in the winter months. Seek some out on this half day cruise out into the Coral Sea; if you spot some, there’s even a chance you’ll get to swim with them, getting close to these majestic giants with the help of the boat crew. Even if you don’t, this relaxing cruise is a great way to get away from the busy resorts and tourist attractions on the Sunshine Coast for a few hours.

The sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Double Island Point offer a stunning backdrop for a water sports adventure. On this full-day 4WD excursion, soak up the scenery within Great Sandy National Park, then take to the water for a thrilling SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) lesson, and look out for sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins, and stingrays as you paddle along the coast.

See whales in their natural habitat as you embark on a whale-watching tour out to Noosa heads. Join a small group, board your vessel, and set out in search of humpback whales. These gentle giants make their way to the area in the winter months and put on a show for spectators, breaching the waters, tail slapping, and swimming with their calves.

Spot humpback whales and dolphins swimming in their natural habitat during a spectacular whale watching cruise from Mooloolaba. Listen to the crew's informative commentary about the whales, which migrate annually between Australia and Antarctica, and learn about other marine life of the Sunshine Coast that you get to see firsthand. Your 22-passenger vessel provides optimal viewing opportunities without the crowds.

Enjoy an afternoon cruise in the Noosa Everglades for another perspective on the Sunshine Coast. See Australian wildlife as you glide across Lake Cooroibah and Lake Cootharaba to reach the Noosa River, situated within Great Sandy National Park's Cooloola Recreation Area. Learn from informative commentary supplied by your captain as you sit back and relax in this unique natural environment. After your Noosa Everglades cruise, you'll enjoy an anipasto platter while overlooking Lake Cootharaba.

Go kayaking with dolphins and 4-wheeling on the beach during a half-day tour on the Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane. Visit a National Park location that is only accessible by 4WD vehicle, and kayak around Double Island Point looking for dolphins, migrating whales, turtles, rays and more. Includes kayak equipment and instruction, light refreshments, and transportation by 4WD and ferry.

Take an unforgettable wilderness cruise in one of Australia’s most pristine regions, the Noosa Everglades. Your full-day adventure begins with a cruise across Lake Cootharaba to the start of the Noosa Everglades. Take a guided boardwalk at Fig Tree Point,  before moving further into the Everglades and stopping at historic Harry’s Hut – a relic of the early timber cutting days. Explore, take a swim in pristine waters, photograph the abundant wildlife or simply relax in this unique natural environment.  Enjoy lunch while taking in the stunning views of Lake Cootharaba and maybe even spot a few kangaroos.

Discover the wildlife of Noosa as you embark on a scenic dolphin-watching tour down the Noosa River. Join a small group and board your vessel for your scenic cruise that begins in the Noosa Marina. Cruise past scenic landscapes and sights, such as Hell’s Gate, and keep your eyes peeled for the playful mammals.