Cut loose on a 12m RIB out of Mooloolaba for a one-hour high-speed tour to Mudjimba (Old Woman) Island. Expect fast coastal cruising, close turtle sightings and informed commentary on local history and marine life.
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The RIB pushes off The Wharf and the river gives way to open sea; spray lifts and the coastline unfolds—white sand, headlands etched against a bright Queensland sky, and the low, rounded outline of Mudjimba Island a kilometre offshore. On a 12m, 500hp boat with room for just 20 passengers, the tour trades slow procession for kinetic coastal reading: waves nudging the hull, the current pushing you past Point Cartwright and along Alexandra Headland.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
A moderate level of fitness and mobility is recommended for boarding a fast RIB and steadying yourself on an open deck
Wildlife
History
Mudjimba (Old Woman) Island features in local Aboriginal legend; the coastline also records European maritime activity with navigational lights and coastal settlements developing in the 19th–20th centuries.
Conservation
Operators encourage no-contact wildlife viewing and follow local marine park rules; avoid feeding or approaching turtles and dispose of waste ashore to protect the reef and shorebirds.
Reserve your spot on the Adventure Rafting - Mooloolaba Turtle Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Complete the online waiver before arrival
All guests must sign a participation waiver; completing it ahead of time speeds boarding and avoids delays.
Bring a waterproof camera or phone case
Turtle and dolphin sightings are best photographed from an exposed bow—protect your device from spray.
Prepare for quick speed changes and spray
Wear a windproof layer and secure loose items—rides are fast and can be wet, especially near the headlands.
Arrive early and plan parking
Arrive 30 minutes before departure; The Wharf has free 4-hour parking but spaces are limited during peak season.
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
High UV on the water makes reliable sun protection essential.
summer
Polarized sunglasses with retainer
Cuts glare for better wildlife spotting and keeps glasses secure at speed.
summer
Light waterproof/windproof jacket
Shields you from spray and wind on exposed sections of the ride.
spring
Waterproof phone/camera case
Protects electronics from saltwater spray during high-speed cruising.