The Noosa River is a 60klm long aquatic corridor extending from its primary source deep within the Great Sandy National Park down through a series of lakes interconnected by protected stretches of the river, until eventually reaching Australia’s east coast at Laguna Bay near Noosa Heads.

This tour focuses on the upper sections of the river and lakes system, which are rich in flora and fauna, and have remained relatively unchanged for centuries. The sheltered sections of the river within the national park are ideal for canoe and kayak paddling, for exploring the natural waterways and lakes, and for accessing some exciting and elusive picnic spots and walking trails.

This is a full day’s self-guided tour, which keeps the costs down but everything you need for a great day outdoors is supplied including canoe or kayak hire (your choice), mandatory safety gear, detailed and accurate maps, and careful instruction on the suggested route, places of interest, boat handing and paddling techniques, and safety guidelines.

Your safety, comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities and consequently most of our boats are made in North America or New Zealand. We use quality Canadian-style poly canoes with comfortable backrests and seating capacity for either 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child in each. Our double and single kayaks are “sit-on” style with moulded seats, backrests and foot-controlled rudders for easy manoeuvring.

We encourage an early departure to make the most of your day in the Everglades, from as early as sunrise, returning about 4pm. Make your way initially to Boreen Point, about a 30 minute drive from Noosa Heads, where we will meet you and spend approx. 1 hour together moving to the departure point, guiding you in packing and loading, and in providing all the pre-departure briefings before launching you on your way!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Canoe or kayak hire, with paddles (2 people or 2 adults and 1 child per canoe)
• A single kayak is provided in the event of an odd number of adults
• PFDs (buoyancy vests)
• Accurate maps
• Detailed pre-departure briefings
• Canoe instruction

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Lake Cootharaba crossing
• Kinaba Information Centre, and the elevated Mangrove walk
• Upper Noosa River
• Kin Kin Creek
• Figtree Lake
• Figtree Point - day visitor area and circular forest walk and walking trails
• Lake Como
• Harrys Hut - day visitor area and walking trails

WHAT TO BRING