Flight Tours Maroochydore

The Experience:
Climb up into our Wilga Warbird from the shores of the Maroochy River and taxi in the spray of warm waters. Take off over CottonTree and Alexander Heads, sweep along the Mooloolaba beach, circle over Point Cartwright and return to touch down smoothly on the waters at Maroochydore. An excellent introductory seaplane experience.
(10 minutes of flight time, allow for 25-30min.)

• 10 Minute Flight for 2 Passengers
• Personalised Inflight Commentary
• Inflight Photos
• Headsets supplied (all equipment needed)
• 1x Deluxe Photo Book: 8x11 hardcover Photo Book, personalised with photos of you and your adventure ! Relive your flight over and over! Great brag book!

Our Restrictions:
This flight combines 2 passenger fares.
Correct passenger weights must be included. Total combined passenger weight is strictly limited to 200kg .
Children fly at adult fare, must have their own seat, should be approx 15kg and able to wear and operate our life vest.
Disabled access is very limited. Ask us how we can help.

Introducing "Operation Surf Patrol," your call to duty for a comprehensive reconnaissance mission across the full expanse of the Sunshine Coast. Answer the call and join our elite aerial unit for a 60-minute sky patrol that begins with a seaplane lift-off from Maroochy River Base.
Phase 1: Northern Theatre
Ascend and bank northward, where Mt. Coolum and Mudjimba Island await your aerial survey. Extend your gaze along the coastline, circling Noosa Heads National Park and Noosa Village—an idyllic scene that defies time itself, offering panoramic vistas of coastal majesty.
Phase 2: Southern Theatre
Turning south, your patrol covers the coastline down to Caloundra. Gain aerial intelligence on Bribie Island’s northern fortifications, active during World War II, and the vibrant marine ecosystems of Pumicestone Passage Marine Park.
Historical Brief: As you patrol these waters, ponder that the region from Noosa to Caloundra was once considered a crucial beachhead by WWII military planners. Imagine General Douglas MacArthur visiting Bribie Island’s fortifications, and Mrs. MacArthur covertly meeting American refugees in Caloundra. Visualize the transport of wartime supplies from Military Jetty to Bribie Fortification and consider the significance of Peace Memorial Park at Landsborough, once a convalescent camp.
Dreamtime Recon: Beyond the military heritage, remember that these lands hold ancient stories from the Dreamtime. The landscape beneath your wings carries countless generations of stories, told and retold by the Indigenous custodians of this majestic land.
Phase 3: Return and Debrief
Complete your mission with a gentle touchdown on Maroochy River. Upon landing, reflect on a patrol that has transcended time—connecting you to both the ancient Dreamtime narratives and the military strategies that have shaped the Sunshine Coast.
"Operation Surf Patrol" is not merely a flight; it’s a flying time machine that offers you a rich tapestry of the Sunshine Coast's multi-faceted heritage. Enlist now to secure your seat in this extraordinary adventure. Over and out.
What’s Included
-Surf Patrol Seaplane Adventure Flight experience
-Window Seat Guarantee
-On-beach briefing and fit life vests
-Bose noise-cancelling headsets
-All safety equipment
-Interactive commentary about seaplanes, flight and local landmarks
-Digital Photos with the Pilot and aircraft to share
-60-minutes of air time in the Wilga 80 seaplane from take-off to touchdown
-Allow 80-85 minutes for this adventure experience
Extras
Choose your extras at checkout or on the day:
* Doors Off
* GoPro Hero Hire to record your adventure
* Soft or Hardcover Brag Books
* Luxury Picnics, Island Drop-offs, Boathouse Picnics (Please order 7+ days ahead)
* Pick up & Drop off options
Limitations Operational Notes:
- Team size: minimum two agents, maximum three.
- Maximum combined weight limit for this mission is 170kg.
- Prices are per operative.
- Flight Time 60 minutes
- Total mission duration: 75-80 minutes.
- Children fly at adult fare, must have their own seat, should be approx 15kg and able to wear and operate our life vest.
- Disabled access is very limited. Ask us how we can help.

The Ultimate Experience
Prepare for "Operation Double Island," a 75-minute special assignment with Paradise Seaplanes that offers far more than just scenic views. Initiate your mission with a Wilga seaplane takeoff from Maroochy River Command, heading north over the stunning coastline and the vast, untouched wilderness of Great Sandy National Park.
Phase 1: Northern Reconnaissance
Approaching Double Island Point, admire the headland's dramatic profile jutting into the azure sea—an iconic landmark whose full grandeur can only be comprehended from high above. Get a brilliant perspective of Rainbow Beach, where you'll be captivated by its unique colour palette, a display of shifting hues against towering dunes.
Historical Brief: As you skim over the Noosa River and Lake Weyba, remember that these waters were training grounds for the 2/14th Battalion in winter 1942. Under Lieutenant Stanley Bisset, troops practiced in DUKWs, known as 'ducks,' to prepare for the Kokoda Trail. Imagine the artillery practice the next summer, and consider the possibility of unexploded ordinances that might still lie hidden.
Dreamtime Glimpse: As you look upon these vast expanses, bear in mind that this landscape holds the enduring stories of the Indigenous peoples who have called this land home for countless generations.
Phase 2: Homeward Bound
Completing the circuit, your mission will bring you back to Maroochy River, where your seaplane will make its final descent.
Operational Notes:
- Maximum combined weight limit for this mission is 160kg .
- Prices are per operative. (passenger)
- Team size: minimum two agents, maximum three.
- Total mission duration: 90-95 minutes.
"Operation Double Island" offers an unparalleled blend of natural splendor, military history, and ancient storytelling. This is not just a flight; it's a transcendent experience. Enlist now for an adventure that will elevate your perspective in every sense.
Over and out.
What’s Included
-Double Island Seaplane Adventure Flight experience
-Window Seat Guarantee
-On-beach briefing and fit life vests
-Bose noise-cancelling headsets
-All safety equipment
-Interactive commentary about seaplanes, flight and local landmarks
-Digital Photos with the Pilot and aircraft to share
-75-minutes of air time in the Wilga 80 seaplane from take-off to touchdown
-Allow 90-95 minutes for this adventure experience
Extras
Choose your extras at checkout or on the day:
* Doors Off (not recommended for flights over 30min)
* GoPro Hero Hire to record your adventure
* Soft or Hardcover Brag Books
* Luxury Picnics, Island Drop-offs, Boathouse Picnics *Please book at least 7 days ahead
* Pick up & Drop off options


Limitations
Passengers : Maximum of 3 passengers. This flight requires a minimum of 2 passengers. Ask us about back to back flights for groups.
Weight Limits : Correct passenger weights must be included. Total combined passenger weight is strictly limited to 160kg .
Children fly at adult fare, must have their own seat, should be approx 15kg and able to wear and operate our life vest.
Disabled access is very limited. Ask us how we can help.