Noosa Water Activities

Noosa surfing, Noosa beaches, Noosa diving and lots more water stuff..

Noosa Beaches

Main beach is the most popular beach being well protected and reached from Hastings Street and from the car parks in Noosa Woods. Within Noosa National Park there are three beautiful beaches (no patrols) that can be reached along the coastal path. Tea Tree Bay is the nearest to the car park then Granite Bay and furthest along is Alexandria Bay which is a clothes optional beach. Sunshine Beach lies to the south of Noosa Heads and is a very exposed beach with magnificent sands and can be reached using Sun Bus service 1 from Noosa Parade Interchange. It is a dangerous beach as exposed to the Pacific Ocean and swimming must strictly be done between the flags, as at all beaches! Further down the coast is Peregian Beach with a collection of shops and cafés and Marcus Beach both beaches on Sun Bus route 1. The North Shore Beach extends for 40 miles and reached by 4Wd vehicles but too dangerous for swimming.

Noosa Boating

To learn more about boat hire, cruises and deep seacharters please visit our Things to Do page and click boating.

Noosa Diving

There are a number of dive spots in Laguna Bay. Jew Shoal just 3km out is a favourite. Commercial dive boats organise regular dives and will provide all the training and equipment needed.

Noosa Jet skiing

Jet skiing in Noosa is allowed on the lower sections of the Noosa river but restricted in the upper areas of the river. A special jet ski area has been made just opposite Gympie Terrace and marked by a series of small buoys. Jet skis can be hired from Pro Ski Noosa (07 5449 7740) or Seawind Charters (07 5449 8079) who also run jet ski tours.

Noosa Kayaking and Canoes

Noosa river and Laguna Bay provide a contrasting places to canoe and kayak. Noosa River with its extensive tranquil waterways provides considerable opportunities. Laguna Bay being sheltered provides a reasonably safe ocean experience. The various kayak companies hire out equipment and organise tours that range form a few hours to several days. Book a sea kayak tour before you arrive.

Noosa Rowing

Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club (07 5449 8602) organise short special rowing courses. Call Stephan nn 0438 170 157 to discuss what is possible.

Noosa Sailing

Sailing races are organised at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club (07 5449 8602) on Gympie Terrace on Wednesday and Sundays afternoons. Visitors are welcome to race. Sailing courses are run at different times of the year. Also you can hire Hobie Cats, with or without lessons, on Noosa Main Beach from Noosa Beach Sailing. They also organise corporate or team building sailing complete with a full days activities. Noosa Beach Sailing can be contacted on 0404 838 773. For a bit more adventure contact Noosa Beach Sailing for information about their Kiteboarding School & Safari's.

Noosa Surfing

Noosa offers great surfing with its north facing beach, five right hand points and tropical backdrop of the protected National Park. If you are beginner try Little Cove or the Main Beach next to the rockwall. For long boarders First Point is the nearest to Hastings Street. Surfing from the National Park is very popular with experienced surfers and after a storm offers a long surf ride. A short walk along the coastal path is Tea Tree Bay, again popular with local surfers. For the very experienced Sunshine Beach offers exposed surfing on long beaches, but can be very dangerous for inexperienced surfers.

There are a number of surf schools that guarantee you will be able to stand and are listed below.

Equipment can be hired at Noosa Long boards (07 5474 2722) located on Hastings Street and Gympie Terrace or at Classic Malibu (07 5474 3122) at the corner of Eumundi and Gibson Road and at Wavesense (07 5474 9076) at Duke Street, Sunshine Beach. Boards will cost from $30/day and can usually be delivered.

Or you may wish to book a surfing lesson or tour.....

Surfing in Noosa
Noosa is one of the safest beaches to learn to surf in Australia! All beginners start in waist deep water with coaches standing right beside you. Experience the feeling of standing on a board and surfing a wave to the beach, guaranteed. Whether it is your first time, or you just need some additional coaching... drop in, after all who better to learn to surf with than - a world champion! The price includes pick up from your accommodation; surf Boards; wetsuits and rash Shirts; 4 hour surf lesson and delivery back to your accommodation.

2 hour Surf Lesson
Experience learning to surf at Noosa's premier surf school in a safe supportive environment. This 2-hour surf lesson is great for people with limited time. All our coaches are fully trained and you will learn to stand and importantly we will teach you important surf awareness skills and safety tips.

Two Day Noosa Surf Trip
Escape Brisbane and come surfing up the Sunshine Coast to beautiful Noosa. This 2 day surf adventure will see you conquer the ocean and learn to surf or brush up on your skills.

Click this link for more Surfing Activities.

Noosa Swimming

The council run Noosa Aquatic Centre (07 5448 0288) at Girraween Court, Sunshine Beach is a very well managed centre with an Olympic pool, bubble pool, programme pool and board walk café. Open Monday – Thursday 5.30am – pm; Fridays 5.30am – 6pm and on Saturdays and Sundays 7.30am – 4.30pm.

Noosa Water skiing and Wakeboarding

Water skiing and wakeboarding is allowed on marked sections of Noosa River below Tewantin. At peak times the first area just beyond the harbour is very busy and best avoided. For those without a boat or just want to try it then Extreme Time Water Sports (0418 467 495) have regular sessions as does Pro Ski (07 5449 7740). An excellent alternative is to visit Ski ‘N’ Surf Cable Water-ski Park (07 5448 7555) a 50 acre lake on David Low Way, Bli Bli where you use a fixed cable and so excellent for beginners. Wide-a-Wake (07 5474 2445) on Thomas Street is a great shop to buy equipment and to discuss wakeboarding in Noosa.

Noosa Wind surfing and Kite surfing

Wind and kite surfing is possible on Lake Cootharaba, and also kite surfing takes place around the sands at Noosa Bar and on Laguna Bay. Learn how to kite surf whilst in Noosa. Alternatively contact Noosa Beach Sailing for information about their Kiteboarding School & Safari's on 0404 838 773

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