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Noosa Ocean Adventures – Whales
Highlights
- Encounter Humpback Whales in Noosa's pristine waters, witnessing their playful acrobatics during the winter migration.
- Explore stunning coastal scenery while enjoying 360-degree views from the purpose-built boat, ensuring everyone has a front row seat.
- Experience an intimate whale watching tour with a maximum of 12 passengers, enhancing personal connection with these majestic creatures.
- Spot dolphins, turtles, and migratory seabirds, enriching your adventure with diverse marine life in Noosa National Park.
Encounter the majestic Humpback Whales in the pristine waters of Noosa on a unique and intimate whale watching cruise with one of the most experienced whale watch skippers in Australia.
Every winter, over 30,000 Humpback Whales migrate from Antarctica up the East Coast of Australia to mate and birth their calves in warm tropical waters. Witness their playful curiosity and acrobatics as they breach, slap and splash just off the iconic Noosa National Park.
Noosa Ocean Adventures – Whale Watching operates daily tours between July and October for the adventurous and young at heart on their purpose-built boat “Thriller”, offering 360-degree views, padded seating where everyone has a front row and powerful engines for comfort, speed, and safety.
Their focus is to provide you an intimate experience with the whales on a small, personalised tour, with a maximum of 12 passengers. As you explore the stunning coastal scenery of Noosa, it is highly likely that you will encounter several whales and other marine creatures such as dolphins, turtles, and migratory seabirds.
Itinerary highlights
Majestic Humpback whales
Encounter the majestic Humpback Whales in the pristine waters of Noosa on a unique and intimate whale watching cruise with one of the most experienced whale watch skippers in Australia.
Tour details
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Available from 20 June 2026 to 25 October 2026
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Operation information
Noosa Ocean Adventures
Noosa Ocean Adventures welcomes you aboard ‘Noosa Thriller’, your gateway to adventure as you journey through one of Queensland’s most iconic destinations, where unforgettable encounters with marine life await.
Noosa Ocean Adventures brings you extraordinary ocean experiences in the breathtaking aquatic playground of Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, including the world-renowned Noosa National Park. Explore secluded beaches and bays, admire rugged coastal landscapes, and watch dolphins play in the waters around Boiling Pot and Dolphin Point. Feel the thrill as powerful waves crash against the cliffs below Hell’s Gates, and venture a little further to the stunning Paradise Caves.
Witness the awe-inspiring giants of the ocean up close with one of Australia’s most experienced whale-watching skippers, offering unforgettable moments with majestic Humpback Whales (in season).
Noosa Ocean Adventures was founded from a deep passion for the Sunshine Coast’s spectacular natural environment and its vibrant marine life. We love sharing our ocean playground with guests from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned ocean lover or stepping onto the water for the first time, we’re here to help you create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Visit Sunshine Coast
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