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Noosa & Sunshine Coast Tours: The 15 We Would Pay For

44 tours  ·  from $24

This is the list you would text a mate who lands on Friday: 15 noosa & sunshine coast tours that hold their price, each with the traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing beforehand.

From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket - Four Brisbane pickup points and an early start
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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

1.Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,539 reviews · 9 hours · from $126Our pick

Travel from selected Brisbane hotels to Australia Zoo in an air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Steve or Bruce, who share local facts and a useful zoo route. Your ticket includes entry, the Wildlife Warriors show, animal hospital visit, and about six hours to explore kangaroos, koalas, tigers, crocodiles, and more.

“Great day, Steve was a entertaining guide. Lots of knowledge and pointed out lots of interesting facts on the way. Highly recommend”

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Seafood Lunch Cruise - From The Wharf Mooloolaba to the canals
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Seafood Lunch Cruise

2.Seafood Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · from $54Top rated

Cruise Mooloolaba’s river and canals for 90 minutes in a private booth while enjoying a seafood lunch and local commentary. Choose fish, calamari, prawns, or an Aussie burger, then order drinks, upgrades, and extras from the licensed bar. The family-run Coastal Cruises crew includes familiar names such as Ollie, Tommy, and Shorty.

“We found the luncheon to be of great value, relaxing and informative. The crew were friendly and nothing was a problem. Definite highlight of our time in Mooloolaba.”

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Noosa: Afternoon Cruise through the Noosa Everglades - Getting to Habitat Noosa
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Noosa: Afternoon Cruise through the Noosa Everglades

3.Afternoon Cruise through the Noosa Everglades

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 906 reviews · 2h 30m · from $66

Take a 150-minute afternoon cruise from Habitat Noosa through the still waters of the Noosa Everglades. Your English-speaking crew, often including guides such as Peter, Sonny, Jan, or Teri, shares local history, points out birds and wildlife, and serves sparkling wine, beer, or juice. Optional Noosa pickup is available.

“Great trip - beautiful place and really knowledgeable guide”

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Noosa Heads: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast - Moving into waist-deep water for the first attempts
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Noosa Heads: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast

4.2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 644 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $59

Spend two hours learning to surf at Noosa Heads with a Level 1 instructor such as George, Reece, Cici, or Valentino. You’ll receive a soft-top board, rash shirt or wetsuit, sunscreen, beach coaching, water support, and use of showers afterward. Expect plenty of practice, helpful wave tips, and a real chance to stand up.

“Our surf lesson with Matt and Reese was amazing! Our group of 6 people were at various levels, for some it was their first time on a board and others had been multiple times. Despite the large group and different levels of experience, Matt and Reese helped us all to improve. It was fun, accessible, and made us all very excited to start surfing more.”

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Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket - Glass House Mountains views and picnic time
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Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket

5.Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · from $33

Walk through Maleny Botanic Gardens’ aviaries, where cockatoos, macaws, and other native and exotic birds may land on your hand, shoulder, or head. Guide Lydia helps guests get comfortable and find photo opportunities. Allow 1 to 4 hours for the aviary, gardens, picnic views, lakes, waterfalls, and family attractions.

“This was not my first visit, but I enjoyed sharing it with a first timer. I would recommend going in the earlier part of the morning, our experience was in the middle of the day (in February) and the birds were very hot and not as interactive as my previous visit. The birds are just incredibly beautiful and the pictures with them are fantastic to keep. The grounds are just gorgeous and they provided a beautiful back drop to our shared lunch. Loved this experience.”

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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer - What the coach arrangement really saves you
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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

6.Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 495 reviews · from $105

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Brisbane to Australia Zoo, passing pineapple farms and the Glass House Mountains. Your entry ticket gives you about six hours for crocodile shows, Australian wildlife, African savannah animals, and Steve Irwin tributes. Transport, driver, and admission are included; food and drinks are not.

“Defiantly worth booking if you’re in Brisbane the coach picks you up in the morning about 8:30 and leaves the park at 4pm, plenty of time to explore the park and watch the shows. Coach was comfy with air con and usb ports to charge your devices. Driver made the journey comfortable and smooth.”

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Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise - Boarding at The Wharf Mooloolaba
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Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise

7.Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 473 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Cruise Mooloolaba’s river and canals for 90 minutes while enjoying fish and chips, calamari, prawns, or a burger. Captain Shorty, Darren, Sandy, Ollie, and other Coastal Cruises crew members provide local stories, while the licensed bar serves drinks and cocktails. Meet at The Wharf 30 minutes before departure.

“my husband and I enjoyed it immensely. Great value, great captain and the two deckhand excellent. lunch was very tasty.”

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Serenity Cruise to Australia's Everglades - Tea tree water and the first stretch upriver
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Serenity Cruise to Australia’s Everglades

8.Serenity Cruise to Australia’s Everglades

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $67

Cruise from Habitat Noosa into the tea tree stained waterways of Australia’s Everglades. Expect a 2.5 hour afternoon trip, local commentary from guides such as Paul, Chris, Sonny, or Peter, wildlife spotting, a short rainforest walk, and a complimentary beer or glass of bubbles. Pickup is available, and the cruise returns to its starting point.

“Very interesting, informative and fun. Such a brilliant and unique place to visit. My only suggestion would be to make the walk as informative as the cruise.”

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Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa - What the kayak portion is really like
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Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife – 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

9.Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife – 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $115

From Noosa, you’ll cross the Tewantin Ferry and ride a 4WD along Teewah Beach to Double Island Point. Guides such as Tyron, Vince, Cam and Nick lead the ocean kayak and wildlife search. Allow six hours, bring extra food, and remember that dolphins and whales are possible, not guaranteed.

“Just magic! The 4x4 took us for a drive on the beach to get to Double Island. On the way, we saw many humpback whales playing and frolicking close to the shore. Slapping the water and then a double breech! We arrived to the beach sRead more”

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Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane - Entering Australia Zoo without another ticket line
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Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

10.Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $128

Travel from Brisbane to Australia Zoo with Croc Tours in an air-conditioned vehicle, admission included. Guides such as Steve and Mark share local stories and zoo tips, then give you about five hours to see crocodiles, tigers, wombats, kangaroos, and live shows before returning you to your hotel.

“The driver, Steve, was amazing! He was funny, told great stories and was quite informative about local culture, history and amenities. I would definitely recommend booking through a shuttle tour especially if you're not renting a car. It's a great convenience not having to worry about transportation and navigating between the city and the zoo. The zoo was incredible, lots to see. I missed out on booking a close encounter, (upfront visitation with animals and a handler). Definitely need to book those a few months out depending on which animals you'd like to see. Otherwise I did get to pet a koala and feed kangaroos. If you get there right…”

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Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour - Crossing Lake Cootharaba to the river entrance
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Everglades Explorer – Noosa Everglades Tour

11.Everglades Explorer – Noosa Everglades Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 338 reviews · from $118

Cruise across Lake Cootharaba into the Noosa Everglades, then choose a 600m rainforest walk or a roughly 5km canoe leg toward Harry’s Hut. Guides such as Paul, Pete, and Trevor provide nature commentary, with snacks included. Allow extra time at Habitat Noosa for lunch, craft beer, or a walk.

“My partner and I went on this trip for a gentle adventure. It was raining but it was so beautiful. The staff were lovely and funny, the canoeing was fun and it was beautiful to be up close with the nature. 🥰”

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Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast - Comfort, luggage, and the shared-ride trade-off
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Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast

12.Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · from $63

Take a one-way shared minivan from Brisbane Airport to your Sunshine Coast hotel or residence. Check in at the airport service desk, then ride in air-conditioned comfort with luggage help and door-to-door drop-off. Departures run daily from early morning into the evening, with a maximum of 10 passengers.

“From the lady who assisted me on the phone and the drivers were helpful especially when you are going to a place for the first time.”

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Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise - The route from river mouth to Minyama canals
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Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise

13.Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 310 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Spend 90 minutes cruising Mooloolaba Harbour, the river mouth, fish markets, and Minyama canals. Order fresh seafood picked up during the cruise, then enjoy cocktails, wine, or beer as guides such as Ollie share local stories and point out Millionaires Row.

“Thoroughly enjoy the cruise & our drinks guy was very entertaining”

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Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba - Fishing boats, pilot vessels, and the Mooloolah River
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Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba

14.Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $25Best value

Set out from Wharf Mooloolaba for a 90-minute evening cruise along the river, canals, harbour, and bay. You’ll hear local commentary, see fishing boats and pilot vessels, and watch the sun go down from the water. Fresh seafood, drinks, and table service are available for an additional cost. Groups are limited to 12 people.

“Great hosts and great set up. Seafood was unreal! The tour of the area was great aswell and the bar service was quick.”

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Noosa: Everglades Explorer Cruise - The shuttle ride from Noosa
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Noosa: Everglades Explorer Cruise

15.Everglades Explorer Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 4h 30m · from $116

Cruise Noosa’s tea-tree waterways with an English-speaking guide, then choose a 5km canoe paddle to Harry’s Hut or stay aboard. You’ll get morning refreshments, canoe gear, and shuttle transport from selected Noosa stops. Afterward, buy lunch or a beer at the onsite bistro and micro-brewery.

“Great tour! The guides helped us to see different wildlife, they were knowledgable and friendly. The canoeing experience was great, very peaceful and tranquil. Such a beautiful place to visit.”

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