The magic moment of gliding across the ocean is the ultimate stimulation. It’s a live-now-in-the-moment rush. Pure exhilaration. The ultimate escape from stress. Healing. Sitting beyond the break waiting for that next wave offers time for contemplation. Space.

Noosa River is often called the River of Mirrors because of the startling reflections. Further up, the waters of the Everglades are covered in a canopy of dense vegetation and mangroves, and the waters filled with fish, frogs and large populations of waterbirds.

With its pristine waterways spanning endless kilometers of rivers, protected bays and surf points, Noosa really is the perfect location to SUP. Add to this year-round gorgeous weather, a laid-back vibe and beautiful natural surroundings, there really is no better place in the world to try this fun ( and addictive ) sport!

Stand-up Paddle surfing or, SUP-ing is believed to have originated from the Hawaii in the 1950s. The Beach Boys of Waikiki would stand on their long boards and paddle out with outrigger paddles to take photographs of the tourists learning to surf.

Noosa’s average annual temperature is 25 degrees Celcius (77 degrees Fahrenheit), making it an ideal climate for year-round outdoor activities such as Stand Up Paddling. The maximum air temperature in Noosa rarely drops below 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), even in winter.