A full day paddling the Noosa Everglades with a local guide and no more than about eight guests: across Lake Cootharaba, up the mirror-still upper Noosa River, a swim in tea-coloured water and a smorgasbord lunch at Fig Tree Point, with morning tea and fresh coffee along the way.
Days
- Full day, 8:30am to 3pm
Group size
- About 8 guests per guide
Start / finish
- Elanda Point, Lake Cootharaba / upper Noosa River / Elanda Point, by 3pm
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Fibreglass sea kayak; drive yourself or add a Noosa transfer
Meals
- Morning tea and smorgasbord lunch with fresh coffee
Route
Included experiences
- Lake Cootharaba — paddle across the lake from Elanda Point
- Kinaba — morning tea and the 200 m boardwalk
- River of Mirrors — the still, reflective upper Noosa River
- Upper Noosa River — swim in tannin-coloured water
- Fig Tree Point — picnic lunch and the 400 m walking circuit
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable guides, who provide engaging instruction suited to varying skill levels and share extensive facts about the local environment, wildlife and history. The quality of the kayaks, scenic beauty of the Everglades, generous meals with good coffee and dietary options, and the guides' caring and encouraging approach stand out most frequently across reviews. The main caveat is that the full day tour is physically demanding and can involve challenging wind and weather conditions, though guides manage these situations well by adjusting pace and offering breaks as needed.
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We did the one day guided tour with Belle and Emily and it was amazing. Even though it was freezing we had loads of fun and jumped in for a swim before a great lunch in a peaceful, beautiful corner of the Sunshine Coast.
My family loved the full day Everglades kayaking tour with Kris and Emily. Kris knew all the plants and animals, from white-bellied sea eagles to tiny harlequin beetles, and Emily's chat made the tough bits into the wind and rain much easier.
I did the guided one day tour and Chris was excellent, very knowledgeable about the area's history and wildlife. A stunning place, an eco-friendly way to see it, and an impressive lunch.
We did the guided one day kayaking with Jan, who was calm, encouraging and full of interesting facts. Morning tea and lunch were generous, the Everglades were beautiful and we had a swim in the warm water.
A full day guided canoe tour through the Everglades with good gear, a lovely route, a great guide and a nice lunch.
We did the guided day tour with Liesel, who taught us more about kayaking than any tour before and shared all she knew about the Everglades. The wind on the lake was rough but we took breaks, had a swim, saw a koala on the way back and enjoyed a lunch with good vegan options.
