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Great experience
Great experience, many sightings, very informative relevant commentary delivered by personable Ebony.
Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $78 / person
- Location
- Noosa and Sunshine Coast
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 31 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Adventure Rafting Mooloolaba
- Meeting point
- Our vessel departs from the jetty on the Marina side of The Wharf Mooloolaba complex next to Prawn Star floating restaurants, near the Dock bar and restaurant. There is a directory located at the main entrance at The Wharf complex. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
Description
THE BEST WHALE WATCHING TOUR IN MOOLOOLABA, ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP! Back this season with our new vessel ‘KRAKEN’. A purpose built 1200HP Woody Marine Rib. Enjoy the spectacular humpback whale migration onboard Adventure Rafting! Our new high-speed Woody Marine Rib means less travel time and more whale watching time! Unlike larger, crowded boat tours we strongly limit our groups to only 20 guests, your guaranteed to get up close and personal, making memories to last a life time without the crowds! Our guests can watch the whales frolic and play with the spectacular scenery of the Sunshine Coast as their background - on Adventure Rafting everyone has a window seat! BOOK NOW for an experience you'll never forget!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 26
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $78
- Child (ages 5–14)
- $54
In demand: 9 of the next 24 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Mooloolaba Beach
Recently voted the number sixth best beach in Australia by Tripadvisor, Mooloolaba Beach is known as one of the most beautiful beaches on the Sunshine Coast.
Point Cartwright
Flanked on one side by the ocean and the Mooloolah River on the other, Point Cartwright is a stunning beach, located at the base of the headland at the northern end of Kawana Beach. See the iconic Point Cartwright lighthouse and ocean themed mural-painted reservoir.
Alexandra Headland Beach
Alexandra Headland has a relaxed and laid back atmosphere that complements the soothing rolling surf and inviting beaches. Alexandra Headland's main attraction is its magnificent coastal frontage of beach, headland and parks extending for kilometres north and south.
Old Woman Island (or Mudjimba Island) is located 1km off the coast. There are a number of Aboriginal legends abound about the Island. One has it, the Island was the result of an epic battle between two men, Coolum and Ninderry, and a woman called Maroochy. The end result was that Coolum's head was knocked off and ended up in the ocean, creating Mudjimba Island. Mount Coolum, seven kilometers to the north, is now flat topped due to the lack of a head! There are various other legends involving Aboriginal women living on the island until old age, hence the "Old Woman" name.
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
31 reviews
How it compares in Noosa & Sunshine Coast
- No. 41 by number of reviews among 133 tours in Noosa & Sunshine Coast
- Starting price $78 is 16% above the typical $67 for tours of similar length in Noosa & Sunshine Coast
- Price over the last 21 days: $77–$78
Excurgo comparison of 133 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children travelling must be 5 years or older to participate in this experience.
- If you're pregnant, unfortunately this tour is not for you
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba take?
Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba cost?
Prices start at $78 per person for this Noosa and Sunshine Coast experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM.
How much does Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba cost for children?
Children aged 5–14 pay from $54, adults from $78.
Does Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba sell out?
It can: 9 of the next 24 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our vessel departs from the jetty on the Marina side of The Wharf Mooloolaba complex next to Prawn Star floating restaurants, near the Dock bar and restaurant. There is a directory located at the main entrance at The Wharf complex. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children travelling must be 5 years or older to participate in this experience.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(31)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Q
Amazing trip
These guy gave me a my family an amazing adventure from start to finish. Great boat great service and the whales were truly amazing
V
My solo whale spotting
Was a lovely day out in the bay, a lot of fun spotting the whales, staff were very friendly & informative.
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T
Great experience
I was so pleased that I chose the smaller boat option with20 on board and not over 100. The boat was spotless, attention to safety excellent and on board commentary very educational whilst waiting and hoping for a sighting (naturally not guaranteed) Very lucky to sight a juvenile and then captain went to a couple of other spots and we saw 2 whales towards the end of the 2 hour trip. The duration of 2 hours perfect...just wonderful being on the water with no other boats in sight. Thanks for a great experience
J
What to Expect
There are no guarantees to see whales. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging with the travellers. The boat can rock a bit and it may be problematic for those liable to sea sickness.
8
Experienced Whale Adventure
Beautiful sunshine day of whale watching on 7th August 2026. Nice slow paced trip out of Mooloolaba River mouth to race through the waves and discover pod after pod of whales all travelling south. Thank you to Skipper and Sandy for an exciting morning being amongst the whales frolicking along our coast line.
J
Whale watching experience
Great experience. While it was late in the season for whales we were lucky enough to see several whales. I went out twice - 2 days apart. First trip came upon the whales immediately. Second trip it took some time but the tour operators went out of their way to find whales for us.
B
our honeymoon whale watch
Old mate the skipper found the whales straight away and was very pleasant to listen to with a deep understsnding about whales
C
Love whales ♥️
Amazing trip we saw some whales breaching lots of tail flapping and the crew were fun friendly and we learned so much . Great small fast boat , I will go again next year ! Thanks team ♥️
S
Fantastic Fun!
We could not recommend Jake and Jake (the skipper and deckhand) enough. They are very professional, giving us a safety talk before we left and ensuring everyone was comfortable, which they continued to do throughout the trip. They lent me a spray jacket which was helpful, although the weather was so lovely I didn’t really need it. We saw both whales and a pod of super cute dolphins, but even if we hadn’t, it would have been a great trip. Jake, the skipper was very knowledgeable about all things whale and a great “driver” too!
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