What type of dolphins are there?
The most frequent dolphins are Bottlenose dolphins. We also sometimes encounter the more rare Australian Humpback dolphin.
How far off the beach are the dolphins?
Being wild, dolphin spotting on any day vary. Sometimes close to shore, other times further out. The protected bay offers good ocean kayak conditions to encounter them. We encourage on open mind on any wildlife encounters as they can vary as it is although frequent not in the guides control.
What do I bring?
Please bring what you would usually bring to the beach e.g: towel, sunscreen, water, camera, change of clothes. Some extra food is recommended.
What time do tours depart?
Departure times from Noosa Heads vary daily and are generally set around the low tide.
To see the departure time for your preferred day, please initiate an online booking here.
Can I join this tour if I have a disability?
For more information about whether our tour is suitable for you if you have a disability, please read the information on this page.
Where do I depart from?
We are a mobile tour operator in Noosa with 6 convenient pick up points below.
- The J Noosa (Theatre) 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads (All day parking)
- Noosa Heads Bus Station, Corner Noosa Parade & Noosa Drive (Near Hastings St, limited parking).
- Bounce Noosa (in front of the Hostel)
- 12 Robert St, Noosaville in front of the Coral Beach Resort Noosa.
- Noosa North Shore Ferries (end of Moorindl St, Tewantin) Best if you are coming from outside Noosa. All day free parking.
- Noosa North Shore at your Accommodation.
Is this tour kid-friendly?
Absolutely! This tour is very kid-friendly and is a fantastic adventure for families. Children often love the wildlife encounters, beach driving experience, and time to enjoy a little play on the beach at Double Island Point.
For children under 7 years of age, we simply ask that you let us know when booking so we can ensure an appropriate car seat is available in our vehicles. It also helps us keep an eye on conditions leading up to your tour. If the ocean or weather conditions are expected to be a little rougher than usual, we may contact you beforehand to discuss the suitability of the tour for the kids and, if needed, arrange an alternative date to ensure everyone has the safest and most enjoyable experience possible.
If you have young children and would like advice on the best tour option, feel free to contact our team and we’ll be happy to help.
“We did the dolphin kayak tour and we were overwhelmed by this trip. Our tour guide Paul Smith was amazing and made this trip very special. The drive along the beach was an adventure itself. Kayaking, we got to see dolphins and sea turtles. We can just recommend it and woukd definetly do it again if we come back to noosa! Thanks to epic ocean adventure for this wonderful day!”
“Fantastic day from start to finish. The drive to Honeymoon Beach was beautiful and an unrivalled experience - we saw dolphins and whales and had a fun time kayaking . A baby whale was curious and swam right beside the kayaks. Tyron looked after our group really well and gave us lots of information about the area and wildlife .”
“This was the most wonderful experience. Kayaking with dolphins. I didn’t expect to see so many dolphins. Or to get so close to some whales. Took my breath away. I need to do this again. Tyron was a great guide. Easy going and very knowledgeable. Felt vey safe out in the ocean with him as a guide. Highly recommended this tour .”
“What a beautiful day! Me and my wife booked a kayak tour to watch some whales and dolphins and it was absolutely amazing! Vince ist an extraordinary good guide and such a nice person! We saw so many whales and dolphins up close. It was one of the best experiences in our lives! I can highly recommend this company if you want to have an astonishing experience!”
“We had the best experience with Tyran and Gabrielle! They were super friendly and they made me feel really safe during the whole trip. We really enjoyed the beach drive and every second of the kayaking. We saw a pod of whales and we also had a very special encounter with a pod of dolphins. I highly recommend them! It was worth every cent.”
“Amazing day with epic ocean adventures. This tour is eco and animal friendly. We were able to see dolphins and a lot of wales in a respectful environnement for the animals with our kayak. The team was also super nice and we got a lot of interesting explanations. I definitely recommend it :)!”
“Vince our guide was great! Funny, andso knowledgeable about the area and animal life. On land we saw a lace monitor, in the air we saw whistling kites, osprey and white bellied sea eagles. In the water we had a pod of dolphins visit us and Vince showed us green turtles. Superb! A fantastic experience where the dolphins are in charge of approaching you. A great way to see the colours of Rainbow Beach too. Highly recommended!”
“I had an amazing time. I didn’t have a partner so I shared a kayak with Vince. He was so informative! I’d never kayaked before but wuicjly learned how to. We saw whales and dolphins. The drive on the beach was great too. I recommend 👍”
“We had the best day with Ty and Lilly. We saw dolphins galore, breaching whales, turtles, stingrays and a leopard shark. What an amazing experience in a beautiful part of the world. So grateful 🐬🫶🏻”
“Had a wonderful time Kayaking and seeing Dolphins and Whales in their natural habitat. Eliot our guide was fantastic, providing us with lots of cool tid bits of information during the beach drive. We weren't/aren't good at Kayaking but we still managed fine. So I recommend this tour even if you are new to Kayaking. This was a highlight of our queensland trip!”
“Guide arrived on time and was brilliant with what he knew about all aspects of the tour, we had the best weather and saw many whales, dolphins and turtles, water was absolutely stunning and the whole event was magic, I would recommend this to anyone, thank you very much for a wonderful day !”
“The ocean kayaking tour with Epic Adventures exceeded all my expectations. We had the amazing opportunity to see both whales and dolphins up close, creating unforgettable memories. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured we were safe throughout the journey. The entire experience felt both thrilling and serene, surrounded by such breathtaking wildlife. Highly recommend this to anyone seeking an adventure on the crystal water.!”
“Had an awesome half day kayaking tour with our guide Vince!.. he was very knowledgeable about the local wildlife and made the whole experience amazing for us and the kids! Be prepared for a bit of a workout if the water is a bit choppy but that was half the fun!.. definitely recommend 👍”
“We went on the dolphin kayak tour. Saw 2 pods of dolphins and about 10 whales that came very close to us. We had great weather and flat seas. Was an amazing day. Staff were knowledgeable professional and friendly. Highly recommended.”