Water Sports in Coolum Beach

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Category: Water SportsLocation: Coolum BeachListings: 2

Compare Coolum Beach Water Sports Operators

Aqua Park Coolum - water sports on the Sunshine Coast

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Aqua Park Coolum (Coolum Beach)4.7 (802)

From $32.50pp

Kids birthday groups of 10 or more get a reserved table by the water, with DIY or fully catered party packages.

Blue Tortuga Adventures - water sports on the Sunshine Coast

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Blue Tortuga Adventures (Coolum Beach)5.0 (221)

From $150pp

Family owned and run by a freediving instructor and skipper with more than 30 years spent working on and under the ocean.

Choosing a Day Out on the Water

Coolum Beach's two water sports operators could hardly be more different. Aqua Park Coolum is a floating obstacle course on a freshwater lake suited to kids and mixed groups, while Blue Tortuga Adventures takes small groups offshore to freedive and spearfish on reefs.

Lake park or reef charter, side by side:

Aqua Park Coolum takes children from four with a parent one-on-one, while Blue Tortuga's courses start newcomers in the pool.
Aqua Park Coolum's party packages have a 10-guest minimum, while a Blue Tortuga private charter tops out at 10.
One is a freshwater lake off Junction Drive; the other heads to reefs such as Mudjimba Island, Gneering Shoals and Barwon Banks.
Spectators are free at the aqua park, and friends who stay dry can ride on deck with Blue Tortuga.
Prices: Aqua Park Coolum from $32.50 per person; Blue Tortuga Adventures from $150 per person.

Slides, swings, trampolines and balance beams are linked by walkways, with a fresh 50-minute session every hour.
Kids birthday packages include a reserved table, with catered and banana boat or tube ride options.
Corporate and large groups can take the whole course for an exclusive hour from 4pm, Friday to Sunday.
Every participant needs a signed online waiver and must be a competent swimmer.

Blue Tortuga's offshore days

Founder Alex Moraitis is a freediving and spearfishing instructor, skipper and PADI dive instructor.
A private charter for up to 10 can mix freediving, spearfishing and exploring the islands.
Try-a-freedive and learn-to-snorkel sessions in a pool suit people new to breath-hold diving.
BYO alcohol is allowed, but a drink means no more diving that day.

Common Questions Before You Paddle Out

Which Coolum Beach water activity suits a kids birthday?

Aqua Park Coolum. Its kids packages need a minimum of 10 guests and come with a reserved table.

Can beginners go freediving with Blue Tortuga Adventures?

Yes. Beginners are welcome, and two-day courses cover theory and pool work before the boat day.

Is there food at the Coolum Beach aqua park?

There's an on-site café and free barbecues on the shore, and catered party packages are available.

What's included on a Blue Tortuga boat day?

Snacks and refreshments, with dietary needs catered for, and course gear is included.