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Combine a scenic 4x4 beach drive with stand-up paddling in the protected lagoons of Great Sandy National Park. Expect close encounters with turtles, dolphins and seasonal whales on this accessible day tour to Double Island Point.
Combine a scenic 4x4 beach drive with stand-up paddling in the protected lagoons of Great Sandy National Park. Expect close encounters with turtles, dolphins and seasonal whales on this accessible day tour to Double Island Point.
The air tastes of salt and eucalyptus as the 4x4 eases onto hard-packed sand and the ocean opens ahead. You unload a bright stand-up paddleboard, feel the sun on your shoulders and push off into a glassy lagoon where turtles pick at seagrass and gulls quarter the sky. The sand track behind you whispers with tyres and the headland at Double Island Point keeps the surf steady and watchful.
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Operated by Epic Ocean Adventures · Noosa Heads, Queensland
The air tastes of salt and eucalyptus as the 4x4 eases onto hard-packed sand and the ocean opens ahead. You unload a bright stand-up paddleboard, feel the sun on your shoulders and push off into a glassy lagoon where turtles pick at seagrass and gulls quarter the sky. The sand track behind you whispers with tyres and the headland at Double Island Point keeps the surf steady and watchful.
This route threads the southern edge of Great Sandy National Park, a coastal complex of shifting dunes, rocky headlands and sheltered bays carved by sea-level changes since the last ice age. The Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) people are the Traditional Owners of much of the Sunshine Coast; the area’s fishing grounds and tidal flats remain culturally important. Marine park protections manage turtle nesting and dolphin habitat, while the sheer sandplains to the west record millennia of wind and water movement.
Practical guide: the crossing to Double Island Point is tidal — access by beach is only safe at low tide. Expect a full-day outing (around six hours) combining gentle SUP sections in protected lagoons with short open-water transits; instructors include boards and wetsuits. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, and layered sun protection: conditions can shift quickly. Keep distance from marine life — observe turtles and dolphins without chasing. For the best wildlife viewing, time trips for early morning calm or the winter whale migration months.
This trip suits beginners looking for wildlife-rich water time plus a short, scenic 4x4 adventure — it’s part nature watching, part active day at sea and sand.
No — trips are suitable for all levels; instructors provide basics and choose sheltered lagoons for beginners.
Yes — the headland is reached via a tidal beach route and is only accessible at low tide with a 4x4.
Common sightings include green and loggerhead turtles, bottlenose dolphins, various shorebirds and seasonal humpback whales.
Yes — children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; special infant seats are available for transfers.
Epic Ocean Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The air tastes of salt and eucalyptus as the 4x4 eases onto hard-packed sand and the ocean opens ahead. You unload a bright stand-up paddleboard, feel the sun on your shoulders and push off into a glassy lagoon where turtles pick at seagrass and gulls quarter the sky. The sand track behind you whispers with tyres and the headland at Double Island Point keeps the surf steady and watchful.
The air tastes of salt and eucalyptus as the 4x4 eases onto hard-packed sand and the ocean opens ahead. You unload a bright stand-up paddleboard, feel the sun on your shoulders and push off into a glassy lagoon where turtles pick at seagrass and gulls quarter the sky. The sand track behind you whispers with tyres and the headland at Double Island Point keeps the surf steady and watchful.
This route threads the southern edge of Great Sandy National Park, a coastal complex of shifting dunes, rocky headlands and sheltered bays carved by sea-level changes since the last ice age. The Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) people are the Traditional Owners of much of the Sunshine Coast; the area’s fishing grounds and tidal flats remain culturally important. Marine park protections manage turtle nesting and dolphin habitat, while the sheer sandplains to the west record millennia of wind and water movement.
Practical guide: the crossing to Double Island Point is tidal — access by beach is only safe at low tide. Expect a full-day outing (around six hours) combining gentle SUP sections in protected lagoons with short open-water transits; instructors include boards and wetsuits. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, and layered sun protection: conditions can shift quickly. Keep distance from marine life — observe turtles and dolphins without chasing. For the best wildlife viewing, time trips for early morning calm or the winter whale migration months.
This trip suits beginners looking for wildlife-rich water time plus a short, scenic 4x4 adventure — it’s part nature watching, part active day at sea and sand.