Noosa Stand Up Paddle & Mangrove Tunnel Tour - (Self Guided)
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Paddle through Noosa Heads’ hidden waterways and mangrove tunnels with our new 2-hour Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) tour. Designed for both beginners and experienced paddlers, this tour offers a stand up paddle boarding experience in a beautiful and relaxing setting.
Our professional instructors will start with a brief on-water training session to ensure you are comfortable and confident on your board. Once you are ready, we will guide you through the tranquil and less-travelled paths of Noosa’s waterways, including some hidden mangrove tunnels.
As you paddle, immerse yourself in the lush landscapes and vibrant local wildlife. The calm waters provide a perfect backdrop for spotting native birds, sting rays, and perhaps even dolphins in their natural habitat.
There is a nice spot along the way where we will stop so you can have a quick and refreshing swim. This is totally optional though!=
We can pick you up from locations in Noosaville and Noosa Heads!
HIGHLIGHTS:
This tour is tailored to all skill levels, featuring exceptionally calm waters that are perfect for beginners.
Tour options:
1. Self Guided: You will receive an in-depth briefing and Stand Up Paddle Instructions prior to departure. The tour guide will give you a map, and wildlife info sheet. They will help you to get onto the water.
2. Fully Guided: Upgrade this tour to a fully guided tour. For this tour, a guide will stay with you on the water at all times. Other bookings might be joining the group as well.
3. Private: Upgrade this tour to a fully private & guided tour. For this tour, you will have the tour guide all to yourself. The tour will be completely private for your group only.
Important Tour Information – Please Read
Tour Start Time ⏰
Please check the date and time on your booking confirmation is when the tour starts, not when you arrive.
Please plan to arrive early, as we’re unable to delay tours for late arrivals.
This email includes clear directions to the start location — please take a moment to make sure you know exactly where you’re heading. There is lots of parking available at the meet up point.
Also please note that sometimes we have to change the departure time last minute due to ocean tides or weather conditions. If that happens we will contact you by text message or WhatsApp.
Start Location
Canoe Launching Ramp – Noosa Heads
Your tour begins at the small picnic area at the Canoe Launching Ramp on Weyba Esplanade, Noosa Heads. Across the road from 7 Weyba Esplanade. This is a quiet park at the start of Weyba Esplanade.
Just wait near the two picnic tables and the guide will come and greet you there.
• Plenty of free parking available
• Easy Uber ride or even walking distance from Noosa Heads
• No toilet facilities at this location
Finish Location
The tour finishes back at the same location where you started.
Optional Swim
There is an optional swimming opportunity during the tour.
Please note there are no change facilities on site.
Arrival & Transport – Very Important ⚠️
To ensure the best experience for everyone, we cannot delay tour start times.
If you’re using Uber or public transport, delays can happen — especially during busy periods.
We strongly recommend arriving at least 20 minutes early if you’re not driving yourself.
If you miss the tour start time, we cannot guarantee rebooking onto another tour.
Participant Waiver – Required ✅
All guests must complete a liability waiver before the tour. This will be done upon arrival.
What to Bring & Wear
Sun Protection
You’ll be out on the water for a while — sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and lightweight long sleeves are highly recommended.
Polarised Sunglasses
These make a huge difference for spotting stingrays cruising through the shallows.
Clothing
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing you don’t mind getting a little wet.
Water
Please bring a minimum of 750ml of water per person.
Towel
Recommended!
If you need anything clarified before your tour, feel free to get in touch — otherwise, we’ll see you on the water soon!
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Sure. Noosa Main Beach and surrounding national parks and surfing reserves are beautiful. But if you want to escape the summer crowds and experience an unforgettable day, get on an Epic Sea Kayaking or Surf Adventure to Double Island Point. You’ll be informed about the Noosa North Shore, marine life and nature (as well as being entertained) during a fun cruise along the beach. On arrival at the surf beach, you'll be blown away by its beauty. Do this with your friends, family or by yourself, you won’t regret it.
Thanks guys.
Vince and val where great guides
Deffo do it if your in rainbow
Surfed in for an exciting finale.
Very enjoyable day.
I would recommend avoiding booking during the holidays if possible, as the group was very large. This i’d say was the main downside, as it was hard to hear what the guide was saying and had to just guess and follow the group when they headed back to shore. I get that it’s kind of impossible to be within earshot for such a large group though and to keep everyone together. Maybe we had drifted too far away. We did see a whale when back on shore, just a shame it was after we left the water.
Impressive driving from the guides back through the storm along the beach. They were also kind to drop us at cars/accommodation to avoid the rain. I can only review based on my own experience which was honestly more 3/5 for me but I felt bad to put that when that was partly due to uncontrollable circumstances! I’m sure with a smaller group it would be incredible, no doubt 5/5 and a bit more worth the money. Always the way and a risk when depending on nature!
Our guide was fantastic – super friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the area and marine life. They gave us so much insight into the local ecosystem, which made the whole tour even more meaningful.
Seeing dolphins swimming right beside our kayaks and even spotting whales in the distance – an absolutely magical experience! The coastline is stunning, the water was crystal clear, and everything felt really safe and well-organized.
If you're visiting the area and want a mix of adventure, wildlife, and natural beauty, this tour is a must. Thanks to the Epic Ocean Adventures team for such an unforgettable day!
Loved it
It was sunny and warm but windy and the water was very choppy, so not easy to paddle and we got wet quickly. But it was the best day of our two week trip in Australia. We were lucky to see 6 whales, very close to our kayaks, and a young whale playing with the dolphins.
Thanks to our guide Liam for having given us the opportunity to share this magical wild life. The driving on the beach along the colorful cliffs and the "blueberry" crabs were also very beautiful and fun.
I recommend this trip to every body. Take care of our nature and wild life.
Highly recommended.
Moments after meeting Vince, we knew that the day was going to be superb. He is super laid back and easy going, overflowing with passion and knowledge all things nature and wildlife. He made sure we were all comfortable and well informed before going out to sea via kayak. He was thorough through and through. We were in very capable hands.
The long drive along the coast was beautiful. Fortunately we got to see a bunch of turtles, dolphins and even a humpback dolphin! It was an experience we’ll never forget.
Thank you Vince and Epic Ocean Adventures for the memorable day!
P.S. Vince deserves a pay rise for his undying passion!! 😆
Sean was easy going and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
The kayak tour itself was a bit heavy for the kids because the waves were pretty high. But in the end we did see a whale really closely.
A fantastic way to spend some time in Rainbow Beach.


















































