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Noosa’s resident Bottlenose Dolphins

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Bottlenose dolphins are intelligent and charismatic creatures, and with their curved mouths give the appearance of a smile. They have been known to come to the aid of other animals, including humans, in distress. 

They live in warm waters around the globe and feed on bottom-dwelling fish, shrimp and squid. They can reach speeds of over 28 km an hour, surfacing every two or three times a minute to breathe. 

Bottlenose dolphins are social and travel in groups. They communicate with each other by using squeaks and whistles.

Our resident pod of dolphins are usually found between Noosa’s stunning Laguna Bay & the spectacular sands of Sunshine Beach. They can recognise underwater landmarks that mark their territory. 

Why not book a dolphin cruise for your next Noosa Ocean Adventure?

Private dolphin safaris available for school trips, conferences, holiday groups, and special occasions – just ask!

Dolphin Tours From A$90

Get a taste of Noosa’s thriving marine life from the water, soak up spectacular scenery and iconic sights with a stunning dolphin cruise that can only be truly appreciated from the ocean.

Get up close and personal with the playful dolphins that frolic along the coast.

Ocean Adventure Tour From A$90

The Oceanrider Ocean Adventure Tour is a faster-paced, thrilling speed boat experience 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. With exhilarating tighter turns and the manoeuvring capabilities of the high-performance Gemini RIB that is Oceanrider while encountering and negotiating ocean swells and waves. Noosa’s original & best ocean adventure thrill!

Whale Watching From A$95

Whale watching is one of Noosa’s most breathtaking experiences on the Sunshine Coast. There is nothing more magical than watching these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Noosa’s aquatic backyard plays host to the humpback whales during their annual migration every winter (the whale-watching season is July – November) where you can watch them frolic and play whilst taking in stunning natural cliff formations, lush emerald forests, pristine little coves and sweeping beaches.