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Top Things to Do in Noosa & Sunshine Coast

We compared all 25 experiences in Noosa & Sunshine Coast so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 25 experiences from AU$ 38 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch Cruise & River Canals
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Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch Cruise & River Canals1.5-hour seafood lunch cruise through Mooloolaba's river and canals with fresh fish, prawns or calamari included. Table service, licensed bar, daily departures at 11am & 1pm.
952 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Free cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Kayaking at Double Island Point: Dolphins and 4WD beach drive
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★Top rated
Kayaking at Double Island Point: Dolphins and 4WD beach driveKayak around Double Island Point in Great Sandy National Park with a 4WD beach drive to get there, paddle alongside dolphins.
463 reviews
4.83★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 179per person
Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Walk: -Through Tour
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Best value
Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Walk: -Through TourWalk through four aviaries with over 700 native and exotic birds at Maleny Botanic Gardens on the Sunshine Coast, an hour from Brisbane.
673 reviews
4.67★
Duration
1h–4h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 47per person

Recommended (7)

Noosa Everglades: Canoe & Cruise Lake Cootharaba
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Everglades: Canoe & Cruise Lake Cootharaba
383 reviews
4.58★
Duration
6h
fromAU$ 169per person
Mooloolaba Canal Cruise: Croc One & Riverside Mansions
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Travelers' pick
Mooloolaba Canal Cruise: Croc One & Riverside Mansions
350 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h
fromAU$ 38per person
Noosa Surf Lesson: Learn to Surf on the Sunshine Coast
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Surf Lesson: Learn to Surf on the Sunshine Coast
316 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
fromAU$ 94per person
Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba: River, Canals & Fresh Seafood
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Likely to sell out
Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba: River, Canals & Fresh Seafood
311 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h 30m
fromAU$ 55per person
Noosa Everglades Kayak: Stingray Spotting & Lake Weyba
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Everglades Kayak: Stingray Spotting & Lake Weyba
271 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
fromAU$ 79per person
Noosa: Quad Bike Adventure & Rock Pools Swim with Training
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Noosa: Quad Bike Adventure & Rock Pools Swim with Training
259 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h–4h
fromAU$ 238per person
Noosa Surfing Lesson: 2-Hour Group with Equipment Included
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Surfing Lesson: 2-Hour Group with Equipment Included
234 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
fromAU$ 94per person

Top rated (10)

Mooloolaba Bushtucker Cruise: Indigenous Stories & Lunch
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Mooloolaba Bushtucker Cruise: Indigenous Stories & LunchCruise the Mooloolaba waterways aboard a heritage sailing vessel for two hours, enjoying native canapes and locally foraged dishes while learning First.
170 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Tue–Sun
11:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 120per person
Noosa Dolphin Safari & Fast Boat Ocean Adventure
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Dolphin Safari & Fast Boat Ocean AdventureHigh-speed boat tour from Noosa River past Noosa Headlands and Tea Tree Bay. See resident dolphin pods with calves. Small groups, life jackets and rain coats included.
128 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 10 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 90per person
Jet ski tour Caloundra: Moreton Bay Marine Park with guide
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Jet ski tour Caloundra: Moreton Bay Marine Park with guideRide a jet ski through Moreton Bay Marine Park from Caloundra, navigating mangrove channels and volcanic scenery with a professional guide who provides all necessary gear.
102 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day except WednesdayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 375per group
Noosa Queen Sunset Cruise: Makepeace Island and Lake Cooroibah
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Queen Sunset Cruise: Makepeace Island and Lake CooroibahCruise the Noosa River at sunset aboard the Noosa Queen, passing Makepeace Island and reaching Lake Cooroibah.
116 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m
Mon–Thu
17:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 38per person
Eumundi Markets bus transfer from Mooloolaba & Noosa
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Eumundi Markets bus transfer from Mooloolaba & NoosaReturn bus transfer from Mooloolaba and Noosa to Eumundi Markets on Wednesday or Saturday, with three hours to browse handcrafted goods.
100 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
Wed and Sat
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 65per person
1-Hour Jet Ski Experience: Pumicestone Passage Marine Park
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1-Hour Jet Ski Experience: Pumicestone Passage Marine ParkRide a jet ski 30 km through Pumicestone Passage Marine Park with an expert guide, safety gear and instruction included: hit 55 kph and run hot laps at Lighthouse Reach.
126 reviews
4.89★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 275per group
Noosa Whale Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & Dolphins
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Whale Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & DolphinsWhale watching cruise in Noosa on a rigid inflatable boat with a father-and-son crew, spot humpback whales.
169 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 12 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 99per person
Noosa Whale Watch Cruise: Humpback Whales with Skipper
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Whale Watch Cruise: Humpback Whales with SkipperWatch Humpback Whales migrate past Noosa Headland on a 2-hour cruise with one of Australia's most experienced skippers in an intimate group of up to 12 passengers.
103 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 21 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 105per person
Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music: 2-Hour Evening
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Travelers' pick
Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music: 2-Hour EveningTwo-hour sunset cruise from Mooloolaba with live acoustic music, grazing box and welcome drink included: watch the sun set over the waterways while local artists perform.
103 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 89per person
Noosa Dolphin Boat Tour: Small Group & Coastal Views
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Travelers' pick
Noosa Dolphin Boat Tour: Small Group & Coastal ViewsSmall-group dolphin tour on the Sunshine Coast with max 12 passengers, experienced skipper, and life jackets included. Departure times set by tides.
118 reviews
4.68★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 95per person

Lowest price (5)

Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour: Land and Sea in One Hour
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Travelers' pick
Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour: Land and Sea in One HourCruise the Mooloolaba Esplanade and Sunshine Strip canals on an amphibious Aquaduck with live guide commentary, then kids get the wheel and a captain's certificate.
175 reviews
4.67★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 56per person
Noosa River Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson: Learn & Explore
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Noosa River Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson: Learn & ExploreNinety-minute stand up paddle group lesson on Noosa River with experienced coach, board hire and instruction for all levels, land-based training.
20 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Mooloolaba Rafting: Turtle Spotting on the Sunshine Coast
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Likely to sell out
Mooloolaba Rafting: Turtle Spotting on the Sunshine CoastFeel the salt air on a small-group Mooloolaba turtle tour, spot turtles near Mudjimba Island, and cruise past Point Cartwright: includes all fees and taxes.
87 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 79per person
K'gari 4WD Tour: Rainforest, Shipwreck & Lake McKenzie
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Likely to sell out
K'gari 4WD Tour: Rainforest, Shipwreck & Lake McKenzieFull-day K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD tour from Noosa with hotel pickup, ferry, lunch and guide: travel the 75 Mile Beach highway, wade Eli Creek.
193 reviews
4.65★
Duration
13h
Every day
05:25
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 299per person
K'gari (Fraser Island): 2-Day Camping & Lake McKenzie
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Likely to sell out
K'gari (Fraser Island): 2-Day Camping & Lake McKenzieTwo-day K'gari camping tour with Lake McKenzie swim, 75 Mile Beach drive, SS Maheno shipwreck and star-gazing. Small groups under 13, meals included, powered bell tent.
32 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 795AU$ 716per person

Noosa & Sunshine Coast at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch Cruise & River Canals, AU$ 75 (1h 30m, 4.84★ · 952).
  • Top rated: Kayaking at Double Island Point: Dolphins and 4WD beach drive, AU$ 179 (6h, 4.83★ · 463).
  • Best value: Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Walk: -Through Tour, AU$ 47 (1h–4h, 4.67★ · 673).

Of the 25 experiences: 24 with free cancellation, 23 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup and 19 bookable last-minute.

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