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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.

If you’re trying to choose between taking a bus tour or a boat tour of the Sunshine Coast you don’t have to with an amphibious Aquaduck tour. The one-hour tour starts on the beach and follows canals, waterways, and local streets. Learn more about the history and culture of the Sunshine Coast from the commentary and enjoy the excitement of riding in this special vehicle.

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.

This Hinterland Scenic Food & Wine tour includes local cheese tasting in Maleny, a fabulous 2-course lunch, wine tasting, a visit to the quaint Hinterland village of Montville followed by a touch of luxury with a platter of handmade Belgian chocolates.

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.

Escape the mainland—and discover Fraser Island’s UNESCO-listed scenery—on this seamless day trip. Depart in the morning directly from your Noosa or Rainbow Beach accommodation, and travel in the comfort of a custom-built 4x4 vehicle. You’ll discover the highlights of Fraser Island—the world’s largest sand island. Stop for breakfast on Seventy-Five Mile Beach, swim in Lake McKenzie, discover the Central Station Rainforest, and much more.

Go shopping at Eumundi market, considered one of Australia’s premier markets for artisan crafts. Round-trip transfers from your accommodation in Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum, or Noosa make it easy to visit this market for three hours on a Wednesday or Saturday morning during your vacation on the Sunshine Coast.

Make the end of your vacation easier and avoid the hassle of planning rides for your return home with help from this Brisbane Airport departure shuttle transfer from Sunshine Coast hotels. You can get picked up at a hotel or private residence, anywhere along the coast from Caloundra to Noosa, and get dropped off at the airport.

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.

Planning your ride from the Sunshine Coast to the Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) can be difficult, but this Sunshine Coast Airport departure transfer makes it easy. End your trip on a good note, and ride this climate-controlled, comfortable transfer from your hotel to the airport. This transport service will pick you up anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, from Caloundra to Noosa.

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.

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.

Escape the coast and discover the picturesque villages and natural wonders of the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands on this full-day tour. Trek through the rainforest and admire views of the Glass House Mountains in the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, enjoy free time to explore the hinterland town of Montville, and tuck into a gourmet lunch at a lakeside restaurant. Along the way, stop at scenic lookout points, visit a traditional coffee house, and have fun exploring the Ginger Factory.

Wildlife enthusiasts won't want to miss the opportunity to see the humpback whale migration up close. On this small-group boat tour with a maximum of nine passengers, everyone is guaranteed a window seat. The high-speed boat will take you out to the whales quickly, so there's more time to enjoy watching them. Be amazed by the beautiful Sunshine Coast backdrop, too.

Grab your partner or a small group of friends for a relaxing Noosa River cruise on board an electric picnic boat. There’s space for up to 8 passengers and plenty of shade. Head upriver to the Great Sandy National Park or downriver to the Noosa River mouth: this is a private tour so the itinerary can be customized to suit your needs.

Thrill seekers won’t want to miss this exciting speed raft tour from Mooloolaba. The powerful, 350 horsepower action raft will travel at high speeds into the open ocean, surprising passengers with dramatic twists and turns. Don’t forget to enjoy the views of Mooloolaba, Point Cartwright, and Mudjimba Island along the way.

Our Nauticycle Water Bike tour is a fun and eco friendly self guided tour, that lets you get into nature and away from the crowds. The bikes glide easily and silently through the water allowing amazing opportunities for wildlife watching. The scenery is beautiful and the water is clear, match this with a secluded stop and it makes for a sensational day on the water. This is the best way to get out and explore Noosa River. Our self guided tour comes complete with a dry bag, map and suggested itineraries, or alternatively, you can hire the bikes and head out and choose your own adventure. It's easy to do, even if you can't ride a bike you can ride one of these. If you love cycling, even better, this is cycling on water, without the stress of the road. They're agile and efficient and will surprise everyone on just how much fun they are. So join us for an amazing, sustainable, eco experience.

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.

Enjoy an evening on the Sunshine Coast with a sunset cruise in Mooloolaba. You'll glide along the Mooloolaba River and its canals, enjoying the twilight views and relaxing atmosphere. Food and drinks are available to purchase from the seafood menu and full bar on board.

This tour shows you the best of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland region. Visiting two local wineries and Restaurant for lunch. Our local tour guides have intimate local knowledge, stories and tips

The Oceanrider Adventure Tour is a faster-paced tour that starts at the Noosa Marina with a cruise down the Noosa River and crossing the Noosa Bar, where the river meets the sea at Laguna Bay. You will experience tighter turns and the manoeuvring capabilities of the Gemini RIB that is Oceanrider while encountering and negotiating ocean swells and waves.

Starting on the coast our first stop will either be at Your Mates Brewing for a tasting paddle and a behind the scenes tour of the brewery to see how beer is made. We then make our way up to the beautiful town of Maleny to Brouhaha Brewery for a tasty two course lunch featuring local produce, and another tasting paddle of locally crafted beer. Styles here range from sours to saisons, pale ales to stouts, and a whole range of seasonal beers. We then make our way down the range, to Glass House Brewing who will greet us with a tasting paddle and a few stories.  Finally we drop you back to the Coast at your choice of either Sneaky Baron or TAPS Mooloolaba where you can continue your craft beer experience! A great way to spend the day !!

There is only a few places along the East Coast of Australia that has the unique 4 Wheeler Surrey Bike for hire. So take this opportunity to ride along the Coastal Pathway for up to 3km in a Southerly direction - it is mostly flat and an easy wide pathway to navigate your journey. You may like to stop in at one of the many childrens playground, walk the timber boardwalk at the mangroves, stop for a picnic and enjoy the view or ride all the way to the Powerboat Club and stop for a bite to eat and well deserved drink. It is always good for a giggle - grab your friends, grab your family and try it.

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.