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We want to introduce the new owner of Noosa Oceanrider, Christian. Christina is taking over as of March 27, and we wish him all the best. We are confident Christian will provide an exceptional guest experience onboard Noosa Oceanrider. We want to thank everyone who has supported us during our time as the owners of…

The Queensland Government Department of Environment & Science has rules about how we view marine animals in their natural habitat to protect our wildlife and penalties apply to those who disregard these rules. The above table demonstrates the guidelines which are applicable for all boats, jet skis, hovercraft, aircraft, helicopters, and people who are in…

Bottlenose dolphins are intelligent, and charismatic creatures 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…

Noosa Oceanrider would like to thank everyone for their support in 2022 and wish everyone a happy and healthy 2023.

Travel hassle-free around Noosa this Christmas and forget about your traffic and parking problems.  From December 10 to January 22, travel will be free on TransLink services 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632. Council’s Go Noosa Loop Bus will also return. Departing the Hastings Street bus interchange every 15 minutes from 7 am to 7…

The 2022 whale watching season is now over and the popular Noosa Oceanrider Dolphin Safari is back on. A relaxing nature-focused tour, get up close to Noosa’s resident dolphins whilst enjoying epic views of Noosa’s National Park coastline, including natural cliff formations, hidden coves and sweeping beaches.

Whale play or communication? Experts believe that some behaviours assist with navigation and allow them to communicate with other whales. The following is some theories on common whale behaviours. BREACHING There are many theories why humpback whales breach including to attract other whales, to warn off other males or simply as a form of communication, no…

QUESTIONS How much do humpback whales weigh? What do you call humpback whales nostrils? How many blowholes does a humpback whale have? How long can a humpback whale stay underwater? How long does a humpback whale’s song last? How many kilograms of food do humpback whales eat in feeding season? How much milk does a…

Noosa Oceanrider is proud to have received a “Best Of Queensland Experience 2022” award for its commitment to delivering an exceptional visitor experience. The program is a collaboration between Visit Sunshine Coast, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport. The program is based on independent criteria, including customer reviews…

Noosa Oceanrider is collaborating with University of the Sunshine Coast PhD student, Georgina Hume, to assist her in gathering data on dolphins in the Sunshine Coast region. Georgina’s PhD project aims to collect information on how connected the dolphin populations are between the Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay. Currently, dolphins on the Sunshine Coast have…

There have already been humpback whale sightings on the Australian east coast, and Noosa Oceanrider will officially launch its whale watching season on June 25, when sightings will be more reliable. Until then, fingers crossed, a whale sighting might be a bonus on the Dolphin Safari. We are proud to announce that we will again…

You can now avoid the dreaded weekend traffic and parking hassles in Noosa by jumping on a free bus! Noosa Council has kicked off a 12 month trial of free weekend travel on all existing Translink services operating within Noosa, an extension of the council’s popular Go Noosa Free Holiday Bus program, which runs during…