Dolphin & Whale Watching Guidelines
How close are you allowed to get to whales and dolphins? Important information everyone should know and what you can expect from your Noosa Ocean Adventure tour guide! 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…
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Humpback Whale Quiz
Ready for your next Noosa whale watching adventure? Why not test yourself and the family to make sure you get the most our of this memorable activity? 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…
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Why do the Whales Migrate?
The humpback whale migration usually runs from July to November – but why do these incredible whales migrate? Learn fascinating facts before your next Sunshine Coast whale watching tour. Humpback whales feed on krill, which is abundant in the cold polar waters; however, they cannot give birth in these rich feeding grounds because their calves…
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Noosa Oceanrider Dolphin Safari
The 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. Learn more about our playful bottlenose dolphins here. Book…
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Noosa Oceanrider has a New Owner!
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…
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Georgina’s PhD studies on Sunshine Coast dolphins
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…
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