Noosa Habitat Everglades Explorer Tour

Highlights

Duration: 4.75 Hours

Location: Noosa, QLD

Experience the beauty of the Noosa Everglades with a choice between a serene canoe adventure through mirrored waterways or a relaxing cruise with expert commentary, all culminating in a visit to the historic Harry’s Hut.

Embark on a captivating cruise experience as we journey through the Noosa Everglades. Our purpose-built vessels depart from Habitat Noosa and offer two uniquely different experiences on the same tour. Choose to canoe through the mirrored waterways or remain onboard with our knowledgeable skippers, who will share fascinating information as we meander through the ancient lands and waterways. For those who opt for the canoe experience, get ready for an up-close encounter with the unique environment—one of the most spectacular canoeing adventures in Australia. Our destination? The historic Harry’s Hut.

Inclusions:

• Morning tea in the Everglades
• Full commentary
• Experienced skippers & canoe guides
• Safety equipment
• 5km canoe experience (Optional)

What to bring:

• Water bottle
• Hat, Sunglasses & Sunscreen (Marine friendly sunscreen please)
• Swimwear & Towel

Itinerary:

• Explore ancient landscapes, mirrored waterways, and the sub-tropical rainforest of Australia’s only Everglades.
• Your experience starts with a cruise across the Noosa River before entering the majestic Australian Everglades.
• Our first stop is Fig Tree Point for a short circuit walk through an ancient landscape and lush sub-tropical rainforests.
• Enjoy a light refreshment in the Everglades.
• Re-board our eco boat and continue your journey upstream to historic Harry’s hut.

OR

• Grab your paddle, jump in a canoe, and experience one of the best canoeing adventures in Australia…!!
• Whichever option YOU choose – your destination is 5km upstream. Harry’s Hut, a historic logger’s camp from the early 1900s.
• Take some time to explore this historical setting. Our experienced eco guides provide expert commentary throughout your day about the unique flora and fauna, abundant wildlife, and interesting history of the region.
• Return to Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp and enjoy lunch (At your own expense) or just relax in the CootharaBAR & Bistro. It is the ideal setting to sit back, enjoy the lakeside views and sample a beer from Australia’s only artesian micro-brewery.
• The Everglades Explorer showcases the magnificent wonder of Australia’s Everglades and is recognised as one of the most amazing natural wilderness experiences in the world.
• We remind all guests that you should not canoe unless you are a competent swimmer.

Check-in details

Tour Schedule

• (For both self-drive & Shuttle bus customers)
• Check-in opens 0815
• Check-in closes 0840
• Tour briefing at 0845
• Boat departs 0900
• Boat returns 1330 (Self-drive guests welcome to depart at this time or enjoy refreshments in our Bistro & Bar at leisure)
• Free time at Bistro 1330-1500 (For guests making use of our shuttle bus service)