Noosa National Park Dolphin Safari Cruise

This small wildlife-focused boat trip gives you a different view of Noosa National Park by heading out on the water rather than sticking to the coastal track. The main draw is dolphin spotting, with local dolphins regularly seen playing around the boat, but you may also come across turtles, fish, jellyfish and other marine life. There is also a dolphin or whale researcher onboard, so it is a more informative trip than a standard sightseeing cruise. If you want a short nature experience that feels a bit more personal and you are happy to pay for a specialist tour, this is a strong option.

You will head out by boat for around 1 hour 30 minutes, cruising along the coastline near Noosa National Park and scanning the water for wildlife. Dolphins are nearly always sighted according to the operator, and the crew also keep an eye out for turtles and other marine life. A researcher travels onboard to answer questions and explain animal behaviour and local facts as you go. One of the more unusual parts of the trip is the hydrophone, which is lowered into the water so you can listen to live whale and dolphin sounds through the boat speakers. The boat is designed to be easy to move around on rather than having everyone fixed to one seat.