Top Noosa & Sunshine Coast On the Water

Set sail for a scenic cruise around the Noosa Everglades on this full-day tour, including hotel pick-up from Noosa Heads or Noosaville. Zip down the Noosa River on a motorboat, then spot some of Australia’s most vibrant birds as you drift around the Cooroibah and Cootharaba lakes. Hop on a canoe and paddle your way along the River of Mirrors in the Great Sandy National Park. After tuck, into a roast lunch with  stunning views of Lake Cootharaba.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure during a 90-minute jet ski tour of Moreton Bay Marine Park from Caloundra. Take control of a powerful jet ski, either alone or with a companion, and follow your expert guide through atmospheric mangroves to spectacular volcanic landscapes and areas of dense tropical jungle. Scour the scenery for sightings of dolphins, turtles and dugongs and pose as a professional photographer captures your adventurous experience on camera.

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.

Venture into Noosa's National Marine Park to encounter species such as dolphins, sea-turtles and aquatic birds. Our friendly Captain will share some of Noosa's most special coastal areas. Explore the breathtaking coastline and view Noosa Heads from a completely different perspective! We are Noosa's longest and most experienced commercial ocean boating company with over 38 years experience. Noosa Thriller is built for maximum strength, safety, speed and manoeuverability. Our 500-HP, Australian-designed and made vessel, is constructed from high tensile, 5083 aluminium 6mm plate. The craft is foam-filled for positive floatation and is virtually bulletproof – there are no air bags on this boat.

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.

Elanda Point National Park is an ideal location to see native Australian flora and fauna and experience the Noosa Everglades. This tour saves you the hassle of navigation and provides the kayaking knowhow to cruise through these waterways at your own pace. Choose your own adventure and paddle to Harry’s hut for a dip in the tea-colored waters, discover the lesser-paddled waters of Kin Kin Creek, or explore the nearby islands.

Jetski the protected waters of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. It's a 30 km adrenaline blast. An expert jetski guide will quickly get you used to your ski and before long you will be zooming along the waterway at up to 55 kph. Plenty of opportunity for some hot laps in the freestyle area at Lighthouse Reach.

Double Island Point is one of the best places in Australia to learn to surf and this half-day tour from Noosa is ideal for first-time surfers. Follow the Great Beach Drive to the island by 4WD, enjoy magnificent views of Rainbow Beach, then join an expert instructor for a surf lesson on the island’s gorgeous beach.

Save money and explore the waters of Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island National Park at your leisure with this single or double kayak rental, which is far less expensive than a guided tour. The park is full of beaches and lagoons, and a great place to spot stingrays, sea birds, and kangaroos. Your kayak, paddles, and lifejacket come with a safety briefing and instructions for first-timers.

Explore the wild wetlands and mangrove forests of the Noosa Everglades on this full-day kayaking adventure. Paddle along the Upper Noosa River, the ‘River of Mirrors’; admire natural wonders such as Lake Cootharaba, Lake of Lillies, and Fig Tree Lake; and look out for wildlife including kangaroos, black swans, and cockatoos. Along the way, stop to swim in the crystalline waters and enjoy a picnic lunch by the waterfront.

Just south of the Sunshine Coast is Bribie Island National Park, a quieter, unsullied remedy to the resorts and beach crowds upstate. Drift across the crystal-clear Pumicestone Passage and explore Bribie Island’s beaches and lagoons on this short paddleboard hire. Launch from nearby Golden Beach and paddle around Bribie Island at your own pace.

CATCH 22 Is a 3600 series cougar catamaran (36 ft in length) . This vessel is powered by twin 300HP Suzuki 4 stroke outboards that are designed to handle any offshore fishing conditions on one of our Deep sea / offshore fishing / Noosa fishing charters. These boats are built and designed specifically for commercial use within the charter fishing industry CATCH 22, has a massive back deck one off the biggest fishing space per person boats charter fishing out off Noosa on the sunshine coast. Our boat CATCH 22 is very fast, stable and comfortable offshore fishing vessel suitable for families and children from ages 6+. CATCH 22 has a large lounge up the port side of the vessel which seats 5 persons and a on board electric toilet (private) and shower. Also has room to sleep 4 up the front of the vessel and seating in the centre off the back deck for 6 people also. The back fishing platform has full sun safe covered hard top shade for fishing charters.

Take a half-day jet ski tour from Caloundra or the Sunshine Coast to explore Moreton Bay Marine Park. Look for Australian marine life and experience the fun of a jet skiing with your informative guide, who provides instruction for jet skiing, use of equipment, and a meal at the half-way mark.

In a few minutes you can be on a deserted beach, in a National Park and standing on the 4th largest sand Island in the world! Yes, the Nth tip of Bribie Island is a stone throw away from Bills Boat Hire - and you, your family and friends can pack the picnic lunch, towels, sunscreen and be on this amazing lsland in no time at all. Maybe you fancy a quiet paddle into the tidal lagoon where you will see upside down jelly fish, seacucumbers and stingrays. Our beautiful Pumicetone Passage is a nursery for sealife and a habitat for Migratory Shore Birds, Gulls, Terns, Pelicans and Brahminy Kites. It is one of the most unique waterways on the Sunshine Coast and one of the most sensative shorelines on the East Coast of Australia.

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.

Discover the beauty of the Noosa River while paddling on a Stand Up Paddle Board. Enjoy an activity that will leave you feeling revitalised, while providing a low impact, full body workout that will leave you wanting to do it again and again.  While paddle boarding on the Noosa River you'll have the chance to spot amazing wildlife such as stingrays, schools of fish and Osprey while you cruise silently across the turquoise water. Environmentally friendly and sustainable, this is a great way to get out, get active and appreciate  nature at it's best. Available everyday between 7am and 5pm, boards can hired on an hourly basis, or turn it into a real adventure and take one for a day, allowing you to explore further and at your leisure. Stop off for a swim on your own private beach near the mouth, or search for birdlife in the mangroves, the choice is yours, just get out and paddle more.

Want to experience the thrill of catching your first wave at one of Australia’s most legendary surf spots? Sign up for a 2-hour surf class in Noosa Heads and learn to surf on the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine Coast. With all equipment provided and one-to-one attention from an expert surf instructor, you’ll be taking to the waves in no time.

CATCH 22 Is a 3600 series cougar catamaran (36 ft in length) . This vessel is powered by twin 300HP Suzuki 4 stroke outboards that are designed to handle any offshore fishing conditions on one of our Deep sea / offshore fishing / Noosa fishing charters. These boats are built and designed specifically for commercial use within the charter fishing industry CATCH 22, has a massive back deck one off the biggest fishing space per person boats charter fishing out off Noosa on the sunshine coast. Our boat CATCH 22 is very fast, stable and comfortable offshore fishing vessel suitable for families and children from ages 6+. CATCH 22 has a large lounge up the port side of the vessel which seats 5 persons and a on board electric toilet (private) and shower. Also has room to sleep 4 up the front of the vessel and seating in the centre off the back deck for 6 people also. The back fishing platform has full sun safe covered hard top shade for fishing charters.

You can take your own time and pace to explore the Mooloolaba Rivers and canals. Choose to head upstream and enjoy the natural habitat, birds and mangroves or head down towards Mooloolaba itself and stop off for a swim along the way. Check out the multi million dollar houses, Steve Urwin's vessel - Croc One.

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.

Experience something amazing on this self guided experience. The Pumicestone Passage in Caloundra is like no other waterway on the Sunshine Coast. You can be on the 4th largest sand Island in the world in under 5 minutes. Once you are in the quiet sheltered waters, you will see an array of sea life below you. You can stop and find your own private beach, have the picnic or just get away from the crowds. Maybe you would like the family to have some quality time together, getting back to nature and feeling connected. This experience offers you that opportunity to get close to nature and find your peace within.

Spend a quiet, early morning out on the calm waters of the Pumicestone Passage with this sunrise stand-up paddleboard experience. Set off before the winds pick up and while the sun is low, and before the daily buzz of people and boats begins. With the colorful sunrise still in progress, pass over marine life to paddle through the bays and coves of Bribie Island National Park.

Experience the glamour, style and excitement of a bygone era and feel like movie stars when you cruise the beautiful Noosa River on the gorgeous classic speed boat "Noosa Dream". A private tour for 2 people on this 1940's inspired, hand crafted mahogany runabout is the ultimate way to explore Noosa. On your private guided tour you'll: * See the luxury riverside homes of Noosa Sound, the beaches of Noosaville and the quirky houseboats of Tewantin. * Enjoy views of the Noosa north shore and cruise by Makepeace island – the Australian home of Sir Richard Branson. * Speed across beautiful Lake Cooroibah and see stunning hinterland vistas. * Drift silently amongst pristine bushland beside the Great Sandy National Park and enjoy the peace and solitude. * Visit the river mouth & see Noosa’s abundant bird life (during season). Your cruise includes knowledgable local commentary by your Skipper Michael, chilled water for drinking and complimentary digital photos.

Don't miss the chance to learn how to surf when you're in Noosa during this 2-hour lesson. Whether you're a beginner or advanced surfer, you'll enjoy a structured class on the shores Australia's Pacific coast. Group classes have a 1:8 coaching ratio and follow a specially designed 1-2-3 teaching method that results in most students standing on the board during their first lessons. Minimum age is seven years.