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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Best of Queensland Experience 2022 Award
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…
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Whale Watching 2022
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…
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