Stand Up Paddle Lesson Double Island & Beach 4x4 - Rainbow Beach
What we will do
Experience the stunning beaches and clearest waters of Double Island on Stand Up Paddle. We will get you exploring this stunning location with super easy skills taught on our basic to intermediate lesson. Waters are warm all year round so come have some fun!Take it slow and cruise along the pristine shoreline checking out the local wildlife from a very unique view or treat it as a fun solid workout great for core training! Instructors will teach you basic SUP techniques and guide you through the tour.
Our exciting stand up paddle lesson uses Double Island lagoons protected from the wind and waves of the open water.
Paddle in a buzzing ecosystem that not only is home to a large number of turtles that feed and rest here but also many other marine life including Bottlenose dolphins, rays, sea birds, fish and crabs.
Where we will be
Departure: This tour departs Rainbow Beach, on Queenslands Sunshine Coast and is located 2.5 hours north of Brisbane and just below Fraser Island.Please meet 15 minutes before departure at: BUS STOP RAINBOW BEACH - KIRCHNER AVE (OPPOSITE SEA SALT CAFE)
Departure times vary daily as a result of tide times to access Double Island Point along the Great Beach Drive. Please reconfirm for specific departure times. Please allow 3-3.5 hours from pick up to drop off.
Shed 5, 7 Karoonda Road RAINBOW BEACH 4581 QLD. See map.
About your guide
Epic Ocean Adventures provide Dolphin View Kayak Tours, Learn to Surf Lessons and Stand Up Paddle Tours at a paradise location only accessible by 4WD vehicle's from Rainbow Beach daily. Hidden within the Great Sandy National Park, Double Island Point is buzzing with wildlife with dolphins, whales, turtles, rays, soldier crabs, sea birds, and many tropical fish all frequent.
Double Island Point gives participants an amazing sense of freedom with its wide uncrowded beaches, Rainbow Beach coloured sands & Fraser Island Views.
Surf lessons from Rainbow Beach are not only thrilling they are also unique as the location known as Double Island Point is Australia's longest surfing wave set on a long sandy point break that can be surfed for 100's of meters. Due to the location being harder to access, 4X4 transportation is a must for any first time learn to surf travelers or the experienced looking for a day trip away from the crowds and into a surfing paradise.
Our thrilling surf lesson and kayaking tour experiences depart from Rainbow Beach, Queensland Australia daily.
Guest requirements
What's included: 4WD Great Beach Drive experience, equipment hire (specialised stand up paddle boards, wetshirt/ wetsuit), fun personilised instruction, National Park entry fees.
What to bring: towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera.See our terms and conditions.
Itinerary (3 Hour):
- Depart Rainbow Beach in specialised 4WD vehicles from pick up points.
- Spectacular Great Beach Drive experience passing the stunning famous Rainbow Beach coloured sand cliffs.
- Arrive at an untouched paradise, Double Island Point.
- Equipment set up and safety / instruction briefing on the beach.
- Fun stand up paddle lesson instruction by fully qualified, friendly instructors.
- Cruise the shallows spotting turtles and rays.
- Try SUP surfing on the super long beginner waves.
- Return trip along the Great Beach Drive back to Rainbow Beach