Maroochy River Adventure
Departs Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10 minutes $175 Up to 3 People
Discover the beauty and stories of the Sunshine Coast from above on the Maroochy River Adventure. This unique seaplane experience combines an exciting water take-off and landing with breathtaking coastal views and fascinating Indigenous and military history, making it an unforgettable adventure for all ages.
Tour Highlights
Take Off & Land on Water
Experience the thrill of flying aboard a beautifully restored Wilga 80 seaplane, taking off from and landing on the picturesque Maroochy River.
Spectacular Coastal Flight
Soar above the Maroochy River, Mooloolaba Beach and Point Cartwright while enjoying incredible aerial views of the Sunshine Coast’s coastline and waterways.
Stories of Culture & History
Discover the rich Dreamtime significance of the region alongside its fascinating military history through engaging commentary from your experienced pilot.
Details & Prices
Prices: $175.00 per person
Duration: 10-minute flight. Allow approximately 30–35 minutes for the complete experience.
Departure Location: Maroochy River, Sunshine Coast QLD
Capacity: Up to 3 passengers
What’s Included
- 10-minute scenic seaplane flight
- Window seat guarantee
- On-beach safety briefing
- Bose noise-cancelling headsets
- Interactive pilot commentary
- Digital photos with the pilot and aircraft
Good to Know
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.
- A minimum of 2 passengers is required for the flight to operate.
- Maximum combined passenger weight is 200kg.
- Children must have their own seat, weigh approximately 15kg and be able to wear a life vest.
- Optional extras including GoPro hire, doors-off flights and luxury picnic packages are available.
- Flight routes may vary depending on weather conditions.
Book Your Maroochy River Adventure
Take to the skies on a unique seaplane adventure and experience the Sunshine Coast from an entirely different perspective. From thrilling water take-offs to spectacular coastal views and captivating local stories, the Maroochy River Adventure is one you’ll never forget.
Book your Maroochy River Adventure today!
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Maroochy River Seaplane Adventure Reviews
What a wonderful experience, and certainly well recommended… The flight was amazing. Sean is very patient, informative and funny. An absolute professional who contagiously shares his passion for flying. If you’ve never been on a scenic flight, then this is a must. If you’ve never been on a sea plane then this will stoke your sense of adventure. I’m glad we didn’t miss this opportunity. Well recommended.
– Dave R
Brilliant experience and loved seeing the coast from this aspect. Well worth the effort.
– Chris A
Would rate 6 stars out of five if I could!
Had an amazing experience at Paradise Seaplanes! Shawn was very insightful and helpful in his explanation of the process of how the experience worked, what to expect what could happen and how to maximise the experience. He dealt with our many questions with patience and understanding. My mum was a bit scared initially, as she preferred larger planes, but Shawn really helped her to see it would be safe and enjoyable. She really enjoyed the experience after that. I can tell he really loves his job in putting the joy into flights.
– Alex E