Local favourites
Our Favourite Noosa Adventures
Whether you’re looking to get out on the water, discover somewhere new on two wheels or tackle a challenging summit, there’s no shortage of Noosa adventures to add to your itinerary. As locals who spend our days exploring the very best of this region, we’ve rounded up seven of our favourite Noosa adventures, from hidden gems to iconic experiences.
Here are our top picks for those looking to see a different side of Noosa.
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Kayak Lake Weyba’s Stingray Sanctuary
Just minutes from the heart of Noosa, Lake Weyba offers a completely different perspective of the region. Part of the southern Noosa Everglades system, this peaceful waterway is surrounded by mangrove-lined creeks, native bushland and an abundance of wildlife.
One of the highlights of exploring Lake Weyba by kayak is the opportunity to encounter its resident stingrays. In the shallow, clear waters, these graceful creatures can often be spotted gliding beneath the surface, sometimes just metres from your kayak. Make sure you also keep an eye out for birdlife along the shoreline as you paddle through secluded creeks and quiet waterways.
Our Stingrays & Everglades Guided Kayak Tour is a three-hour experience suitable for beginners and families, with experienced local guides sharing their knowledge of the area’s unique ecosystem along the way.
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Ride From Summit to Sea on a Noosa E-Bike Tour
Why choose between the hinterland and the coast when you can experience both in one incredible Noosa adventure?
Starting at the spectacular Mount Tinbeerwah lookout, our Summit to Sea E-Bike Tour takes you on a scenic journey from the elevated landscapes of the Noosa Hinterland down towards the beautiful Noosa River. After taking in panoramic views from the summit, you’ll ride through shaded sections of Tewantin National Park, past peaceful waterways and wetlands, and along Noosa’s network of scenic cycling paths. It’s one of our favourite ways to appreciate the diversity of the Noosa region, with a little bit of everything along the way.
Our Summit to Sea E-Bike Tour takes approximately three hours, with guided and self-guided options available. The route follows sealed paths and is best suited to those with some cycling experience.
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Cruise the Noosa North Shore on a Fat Bike Ride
If you’ve explored Noosa’s coastal walking trails, why not experience the coastline on two wheels?
Just across the Noosa River, the Noosa North Shore is home to vast stretches of sandy beach, coastal bushland and uninterrupted ocean views. Our Noosa Fat Bike Beach Ride takes you along the shoreline on purpose-built electric fat bikes, designed with wide tyres that make riding across firm sand easier and more comfortable.
Start with a short ferry crossing before heading towards the beach, where you can follow the coastline at your own pace. Stop to admire the views or just enjoy the feeling of cruising alongside the ocean. Our self-guided Noosa Fat Bike Beach Ride includes the bike, GPS navigation and local riding advice, making it easy to discover this spectacular stretch of coastline.
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Explore the Hinterland Trails by E-Mountain Bike
Beyond Noosa’s beaches and waterways, an extensive network of trails winds its way through the beautiful Noosa Hinterland. Here, you’ll discover a quieter side of the region, where subtropical forests give way to rolling hills, open farmland and incredible landscapes.
For those who love exploring on two wheels, an electric mountain bike offers the perfect combination of adventure and accessibility. With assistance on the climbs, you’ll have more energy to enjoy the changing scenery and the thrill of riding through the trails. Our Noosa Biosphere Trails E-Mountain Bike Tour ventures into the hinterland with an experienced local guide, following a route tailored to your group’s riding ability and confidence.
Want to keep riding for more than a day? Read about our three-day mountain bike journey through the Noosa Hinterland.
Explore our Noosa E-Bike and E-Mountain Bike Tours to find the adventure that best suits your experience level.
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Ride the Rainforest Trails of Tewantin National Park
Only a short drive from Noosa’s beaches, the Wooroi mountain bike trails in Tewantin National Park are some of the best single track in the region. Purpose-built trails flow through tall forest and palm-filled rainforest gullies, with berms, gentle climbs and winding descents that feel a world away from the coast.
Our Noosa e-Mountain Bike Tour is a private guided ride on these trails, built around your group. Your guide matches the trails to your confidence, and the electric assist takes the sting out of the climbs, so you can focus on the flow. The tour runs for about three hours, with around two and a half on the bike.
It suits riders who are confident on a bike, and some off-road riding on loose surfaces will help you get the most out of it.
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Climb Mount Cooroora
For those who enjoy a challenge, the climb to Mount Cooroora is one of the Noosa Hinterland’s most rewarding adventures.
Rising 439 metres above the charming town of Pomona, this iconic mountain is known for its steep, rocky ascent and spectacular 360-degree views. It’s certainly not your average bushwalk, with challenging sections that require a good level of fitness and rock-scrambling experience. But for those who reach the summit, the sweeping views across the hinterland and towards the coastline make every step worthwhile.
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Hike the Cooloola Great Walk
For those looking to venture further into the wilderness, the Cooloola Great Walk offers one of Southeast Queensland’s most memorable hiking experiences. Stretching approximately 102 kilometres between Noosa North Shore and Rainbow Beach, this multi-day trail takes you through the diverse landscapes of Great Sandy National Park. While the full five-day journey is best suited to experienced hikers, shorter sections offer a taste of this remarkable natural landscape.
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Explore with By Earth & Ocean
At By Earth & Ocean, we believe some of Noosa’s most memorable experiences happen off the beaten track. As a locally owned adventure tour operator, we’re passionate about sharing the places we love, combining local knowledge, quality equipment and thoughtfully designed experiences for a range of abilities.
Whether you’re visiting Noosa for the first time or looking to rediscover your own backyard, there’s always something new to explore. Ready for your next Noosa adventure? Discover our range of kayak tours, e-bike experiences and outdoor adventures and explore Noosa with By Earth & Ocean.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the best outdoor adventures in Noosa include kayaking through Lake Weyba’s stingray sanctuary, exploring the Noosa North Shore by fat bike, riding through the hinterland on an electric mountain bike, riding the rainforest trails of Tewantin National Park and hiking the spectacular Noosa National Park Coastal Walk. For more experienced adventurers, Mount Cooroora and the Cooloola Great Walk offer rewarding challenges.
Absolutely! Noosa offers plenty of beginner-friendly outdoor experiences, including guided kayak tours, scenic e-bike rides and shorter coastal walks. By Earth & Ocean’s guided Lake Weyba kayak tour is particularly popular with beginners, with stable kayaks, safety equipment and experienced guides providing support throughout the experience.
Kayaking Lake Weyba, exploring suitable sections of Noosa National Park and enjoying a scenic bike ride are excellent ways for families to experience Noosa’s natural beauty. By Earth & Ocean offers family-friendly kayaking experiences and selected cycling tours, with age and ability requirements varying between activities.
Yes! Much of Noosa can be explored on foot or by bicycle, with an extensive network of cycling paths connecting popular areas including Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin. Guided and self-guided e-bike tours are also a great way to discover more of the region, with some experiences including transport to the starting point.
For a By Earth & Ocean adventure, we recommend bringing plenty of drinking water, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for your chosen activity.
