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An Intimate Ocean Adventure on the Sunshine Coast
Embark on an exhilarating two-hour wildlife safari aboard our fast, purpose-built vessel—the ultimate way to explore the pristine waters of the Sunshine Coast. 🐬 To ensure an intimate, crowd-free experience with unobstructed views, we limit each journey to a maximum of just 23 passengers.
Feel the thrill as our high-speed boat glides out into the sparkling blue waters toward prime marine habitats, including the scenic surrounds of Mudjimba Island. While wild animals move freely, these nutrient-rich coastal waters are a frequent home for playful pods of dolphins, resident sea turtles, and local seabirds. 🐢
Join our expert crew for an unforgettable ocean adventure where every trip offers a unique, front-row glimpse into the wild! 🌊
Tour Highlights
- State-of-the-Art Vessel: Ride in style and comfort aboard our new 12-metre Woody Marine Rib.
- Crowd-Free Viewing: Get up close and personal with marine life without the crowds.
- More Action, Less Travel: Spend less time travelling and more time spotting incredible wildlife.
- Expert Commentary: Enjoy informative and entertaining insights from our passionate local crew.
- Uninterrupted Views: Every single seat on board offers a perfect, unobstructed vantage point.
Departure Information
Our 2-Hour Ultimate Wildlife Safari departs from November to June from The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557.
Our vessel departs from the marina side of the Wharf complex, overlooking the Prawn Star floating restaurant next to the Dock bar. You can enter The Wharf complex at the main entrance (between Flo’s Crêperie and Fudgees Lolly Shop), or through the alleyway (where Kenilworth Bakery and Local Social Café are located). Once in the courtyard, turn right towards the Dock bar, then please wait up on the balcony area overlooking the boats. We will call you down to the vessel when it is time to depart!
Please arrive a minimum of 20 minutes prior to departure. We begin boarding 15 minutes before the scheduled time to ensure we depart right on time. Please allow plenty of time for parking and locating us.
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water or drink
- Binoculars (optional)
- Warm clothing (it is always cooler out at sea, especially in winter)
What We Provide
- Onboard toilet facilities
- Uninterrupted views for all guests
Tour Requirements
- Passengers must be 5 years or older.
- A reasonable level of movement and agility is required. Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for pregnant guests.
- You can view our extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions and Terms and Conditions here.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Departure Info
- Our 2 Hour Ultimate Wildlife Safari departs daily from The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557.
- Our vessel departs from the jetty on the marina side of the Wharf complex overlooking Prawn Star floating restaurant next to the Dock bar. You can enter The Wharf complex at the main entrance (between Flo’s Crêperie and Fudgees Lolly Shop), or through the alleyway (where Kenilworth Bakery & Local Social Café are located) once in the courtyard turn right towards the Dock bar, then please wait up on the balcony area overlooking the boats and we’ll call you down to the boat when its time to go!
- Please arrive a minimum of 20 minutes prior to departure. We will begin boarding 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to ensure we depart right on time.
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Binoculars (optional)
- Warm clothing in winter(always colder at sea)
What We Provide
- Onboard toilet
- An unforgettable experience
Tour Requirements
- Passengers must be 5 years or older to travel on this experience.
- A reasonable level of movement and agility.
- All passengers travelling must be paid for.
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Great boat great service and the whales were truly amazing
The boat was spotless, attention to safety excellent and on board commentary very educational whilst waiting and hoping for a sighting (naturally not guaranteed)
Very lucky to sight a juvenile and then captain went to a couple of other spots and we saw 2 whales towards the end of the 2 hour trip.
The duration of 2 hours perfect just wonderful being on the water with no other boats in sight.
Thanks for a great experience
We had a whale come over within 5 minutes of being out there and he stayed with us the whole time. He seemed just as curious of us as we were of him and he played around the boat showing off to us all.
Paul and Shae (our hosts) were wonderful and even though they are out there every day were as excited as we all were and very informative. We highly recommend this team to go whale watching with and hope to be back out again soon. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon!
We had an absolutely amazing whale watching tour with Adventure Rafting! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organized. The entire crew was incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming.
The information and explanations throughout the tour were excellent. Their knowledge about whales was extensive, fascinating, and shared with so much enthusiasm that it made the experience even more special.
A special compliment to our captain, who knew exactly where to take us. During our two-hour tour, we spent around an hour and a half watching whales almost continuously. Seeing these magnificent animals so close in their natural habitat was a dream come true.
This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. Outstanding service, excellent guidance, and an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
Thank you, Adventure Rafting, for giving us such an incredible day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Sunshine Coast! 5 stars!
Captain Paul and the crew member were so welcoming and friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. It was such a special trip to take my best friend, who was visiting from England, on her very first whale watching cruise, and it couldn’t have been better.
A special thank you to Paul , who kindly gave her his own coat when it got a little breezy out on the open water to my bestie while we were traveling. I had completely forgotten to tell her to wear layers! 😬
Thank you for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone wanting an amazing whale watching adventure!
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We saw both whales and a pod of super cute dolphins, but even if we hadn’t, it would have been a great trip. Jake, the skipper was very knowledgeable about all things whale and a great “driver” too!
I had the most incredible time whale watching with Adventure Rafting in Mooloolaba! Our skipper, Rod, was amazing — his passion for the ocean and whales really shone through. He was full of knowledge and shared so many fascinating facts about the whales that I had never heard before.
Despite the huge swell yesterday, Rod handled the boat with absolute skill and confidence. He manoeuvred through the waves so smoothly that I never once felt scared — in fact, the ride was fun and exhilarating!
If you're thinking about going whale watching in Mooloolaba, I highly recommend Adventure Rafting. It’s not just a tour — it’s an experience you won’t forget!
Our 2 crew were fantastic and informative. The boat is great and we had plenty of fun.
The vessel was very sea worthy.
The crew of two were excellent both in knowledge of whales and the understanding of the vessel that they controlled.
The downside of the vessel were the 4 seats at the rear positioned directly behind the console where we had been seated. (seat's 20)
The field of view was very restricted as per photos.
We were told that we could stand and move a little but that didn't seem very practical as we would only block someone else's field of view.
All the staff and crew were all very pleasant and I guess Adventure Rafting are only trying to make a buck.
It left us feeling a bit guilty about participating in disturbing the whale migration. It won't happen again.
We had mother and baby humpbacks playing around the boat for a long time, and on a smaller boat with fewer people, the views were amazing!
Highly recommend here and to friends and family.
A truly amazing day! 🐳
We saw loads of whales and even a calve,
Will deffo recommend to my friends!
Humbled by the experience. This is the first time we have had such close encounters. Loved it and highly recommend Adventure Rafting, Mooloolaba.
We had a fantastic time.
I would recommend this cruise 100%
The tour was advertised online as "Power across the crystal clear waters of Mooloolaba during this action - packed rafting adventure. in a 350 horse power boat, your experienced skipper will perform high speed turns and wave rides that will keep you on the edge of your seat"
It was nothing like that it was not a 350 horse power engine boat, there was no "high speed turns" it was more like a gentle cruise down the river learning about the multi million dollar homes, the eco system and the wildlife?
If you want a gentle cruise down the river with various wildlife and local points of interest being pointed out then this is for you. I have contacted the tour provider with our disappointment and to be honest they really seem like they don't care. Make sure you understand what you are paying for!
We had an amazing whale watching trip, with the added bonus of no sea sickness at all !!! Due to the speed of the boat.
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Thank you to Zoe & Jakey for being so helpful and knowledgable throughout.
Would really recommend booking a whale watching tour, such an unforgettable experience!
& if you guys are reading this, would love to see the drone footage from that other boat you radioed ;)
Thank you to Brendan and Hayden for being excellent guides and, in particular, to Brendan for his humour and sharing lots of interesting facts about the whales :)))
Although we didn’t find any others I was happy that she respected them and didn’t annoy them.
An enjoyable experience.
Ian & Adel
The best part was the team, they explained so well about the whales and they were so nice.
100% recommend!


































