What to do and see in Sunshine Coast, Queensland: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

Noosa's original ocean tour company and consistently voted the best. Choose from the Adventure Tour, Dolphin Safari or Whale Watching Tour; an Oceanrider tour is a ‘must-do’ on the list of ‘things to do in Noosa’ Twelve passengers seated in six rows of two means that everyone gets a ‘window seat’ and a personalized experience that only a small group allows. ​ Our RIB boat is the same that the Navy, Coast Guard, and Water Police use, which reflects its reliability and high safety standards. Your Captain Nathan has extensive Australian and international maritime experience, so you are in good hands. For more information on the boat or captain,​ read the respective blogs on our website. Come and enjoy the tour of your choice and take in the beautiful Noosa coast from a different perspective.

Equathon Horse Riding Adventures offer award winning horse riding tours on the beach at Noosa North Shore, and the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Tours are managed by triple Olympian, Alex Watson and feature beautifully trained and presented Australian Stock Horses. Experience our daily riding tours on the beach or extend your stay for an overnight riding adventure. Available from one night up to six nights/seven days, tours include beautiful regional accommodation and meals at competitive prices.

Experience the style and excitement of a bygone era and feel like movie stars while you explore the beautiful Noosa River and Lakes on board a stunning, hand crafted classic mahogany speed boat. We offer private sight seeing tours and a selection of special packages where you can combine a cruise with a romantic catered sandbar picnic or a meal at a beautiful riverside restaurant. Your skipper and guide Michael will give you a truly unforgettable experience and will also send you complimentary digital photos after your cruise. On your tour you'll enjoy a leisurely cruise around Noosa Sound and then experience the speed and excitement of classic power boating as you head up the Noosa River towards Sir Richard Branson's private Makepeace Island retreat, Lake Cooroibah and Lake Cootharaba. On your return journey, you can visit the Noosa River mouth and see our sandbars and abundant bird life. A Noosa Dreamboats classic boat cruise is a memorable and unique way to experience the natural beauty of Noosa's idyllic waterways or to celebrate any special occasion in Noosa.

Do something different! Have some fun!Enjoy a half day (morning or afternoon) quad biking tour of the beautiful Noosa Hinterland & the hidden gems of the Woondum National Park, including stunning oasis rock pools. Free courtesy bus from Noosa & surrounding areas, No experience necessary. Only a car licence required, full training & induction course, approx 3.5 hours

Dominated by the awe inspiring Glasshouse Mountains, this epic 40km adventure travels almost the entire length of Pumicestone Passage. It features pristine wilderness, two marine national park green zones, the historical 'Lighthouse Reach' and the secluded 'Tripcony Bight'. Fantastic Adventure for the Whole Family *No Minimum Age Limit*

Kanu Kapers Australia is an adventure-based activity centre offering guided and self-guided kayak and canoe tours through the Noosa Everglades. We also offer white water canoe and kayak adventures for individuals and groups throughout Australia. We are based just north of Noosa in beautiful Boreen Point on the picturesque Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Lake Escapades offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) and powered runabouts for hire from our base on the shores of Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. We specialise in day and overnight self-guided hires for the Noosa Everglades as well as a range of short-medium distance Paddle’n Picnic exploration hires on and around Lake Cootharaba including family-friendly routes through ancient creeks and to private lakefront beaches and elusive hiking trails. We keep the cost down by making these self-guided with BYO food and drink, though all hires are fully inclusive with everything else you need ... including canoe or kayak hire, safety gear, instruction, detailed briefings and maps. All you need to do is get yourself to Boreen Point - about a 20 minute drive from Noosa via Tewantin, or from Cooroy or Pomona - and we'll do the rest.

Welcome to Tropical Treks Birding Adventures specialists in small group, personalised guided birding and wildlife experiences in the Hinterlands of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. This region supports over 300 species of birds within a Sub-tropical zone of incredible beauty and diversity. We visit the UNESCO Noosa Biosphere Reserve, exploring Mangroves, Wallum, Rainforests and Eucalypt forests in search of birds and other wildlife. Some bird species seen: Satin Bowerbird, Regent Bowerbird, Paradise Riflebird, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Eastern Osprey, Golden Whistler, Shining Bronze-cuckoo, Wompoo Fruit-dove, Rose-crowned Fruit-dove, Topknot Pigeon, Channel-billed Cuckoo, White-throated Gerygone, White-eared Monarch, Spectacled Monarch, Great Crested Grebe, Tawny Frogmouth, White-throated Treecreeper, Pacific Baza, Glossy Black-cockatoo, Australian King Parrot, Red-backed Fairy-wren. Other species: Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Lace Monitor, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Red-legged Pademelon.

Epic Ocean Adventures offer Dolphin View Sea Kayak Tours, National Park Surf Lessons at Australia's longest wave and Stand Up Paddle Boarding eco tours at Noosa to Double Island Point . Double Island Point is a spectacular and incredibly diverse Marine Park that is only able to be accessed at low tide along Teewah Beach by 4X4. Along this unique beach drive you can expect to see dolphin pods playing in the waves, whales in season close to shore, locals camping and fishing on the beach and a variety of local and migrating birds. The thrill of driving along the pristine endless beach is always a great highlight. Home to many different varieties of wildlife and an incredible long and uncrowded surfing wave this tropical Marine Park paradise is a hidden gem that is a must do day trip if visiting Noosa or the Sunshine Coast.

Sunny Coast Tours is locally owned and operated by Andrew. I offer professional and relaxed services in the Sunshine Coast Region, including Day Tours, Airport Transfers, Private Charters, Activities, Brisbane Cruise Ship transfers, Local attractions, exploring nature and walks. As an owner / operator I offer a personalized and flexible service focusing on passenger comfort and safety.