Lake Escapades
Lake Escapades
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Boat ToursBoat HireNature & Wildlife ToursKayaking & Canoeing
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Lake Escapades offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) and powered runabouts for hire from our base on the shores of Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. We specialise in day and overnight self-guided hires for the Noosa Everglades as well as a range of short-medium distance Paddle’n Picnic exploration hires on and around Lake Cootharaba including family-friendly routes through ancient creeks and to private lakefront beaches and elusive hiking trails. We keep the cost down by making these self-guided with BYO food and drink, though all hires are fully inclusive with everything else you need ... including canoe or kayak hire, safety gear, instruction, detailed briefings and maps. All you need to do is get yourself to Boreen Point - about a 20 minute drive from Noosa via Tewantin, or from Cooroy or Pomona - and we'll do the rest.
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Joëlle
5 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
We did our first canoe trip and it was great. Robert made an amazing job and was very nice and gave us a lot of useful tips. He also made some pictures of us. Would recommend it to everybody. Thx again Robert & greetings from us:)
Written 22 November 2023
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shavenwalrus
Brisbane, Australia6 contributions
Sep. 2022
Went our of their way to help us with our booking even though they were officially taking a break at the time. Canoes and kayaks are in great condition.
Written 18 September 2022
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Gerard
Endeavour Hills, Australia9 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Couples
What an adventure. After browsing the easy to read Lakes Escapades website, we decided to hire the Powered Runabout to explore the Everglades. All the information I needed was right on the website and all I had to do was make contact with Robert.
Robert was just amazing. We were in contact via email originally and later by text. We wanted an early start and Robert was very accommodating. We had to make a slight change to our departure time afterwards and this was communicated very clearly.
On the day of our trip, we were very excited but extremely nervous at the same time as Marina and I had never skippered a vessel before. Step in Robert.
Robert had this very calming effect on us. Very thorough and patient and kind. Robert took his time and went through everything. A signature and a quick payment after a detailed briefing and next thing we were on our way armed with a sheet of instructions.
What an amazing day. At our own pace all the way to camp site 3. A picnic and encounter with 2 iguanas all just part of the day. On two occasions we drifted off course due to excitement but there was Robert via text message and a calming voice on the phone putting us back on track. Thank goodness for the gps tracking device attached to the Runabout.
A definite must do. We learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed our day. An experienced never to be forgotten. Robert thank you for this amazing experience.
Robert was just amazing. We were in contact via email originally and later by text. We wanted an early start and Robert was very accommodating. We had to make a slight change to our departure time afterwards and this was communicated very clearly.
On the day of our trip, we were very excited but extremely nervous at the same time as Marina and I had never skippered a vessel before. Step in Robert.
Robert had this very calming effect on us. Very thorough and patient and kind. Robert took his time and went through everything. A signature and a quick payment after a detailed briefing and next thing we were on our way armed with a sheet of instructions.
What an amazing day. At our own pace all the way to camp site 3. A picnic and encounter with 2 iguanas all just part of the day. On two occasions we drifted off course due to excitement but there was Robert via text message and a calming voice on the phone putting us back on track. Thank goodness for the gps tracking device attached to the Runabout.
A definite must do. We learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed our day. An experienced never to be forgotten. Robert thank you for this amazing experience.
Written 22 August 2022
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Arlene H
Redcliffe, Australia69 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Couples
Robert from Lake Escapades ensured our 2 night 3 day canoe trip was safe and well planned. Harry’s Hut Campground was a lovely place for our 2 night camp. The first few hours of our canoeing from Elanda Point to the Information Centre was a bit rough going but added to the excitement. Robert’s briefing at the start was essential and extremely informative in finding our way to Harry’s Campground. Robert kept contact with us throughout the trip to ensure our safety and due to rough weather organised to pick us up by 4WD instead of water taxi on the last leg of the trip.I can’t recommend this company highly enough. This trip is a must do for people who love the outdoors.
Written 30 January 2022
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Trace H
Cairns, Australia27 contributions
Feb. 2021 • Friends
Rob was very helpful, providing some great advice that made a huge difference to our trip. The canoes, paddles, barrels and maps were in excellent condition. And were delivered ahead of time to Harry's Hut. We had a lovely weekend in the Noosa Everglades. Highly recommend.
Written 6 March 2021
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Adventurer
Edgware, Middlesex, United Kingdom31 contributions
Nov. 2020 • Couples
Fantastic experience. Booking process made incredibly easy through Rob - and meet up and briefing likewise effortless on the day. Rob made us comfortable that we knew where we were going with a thorough briefing, supplied all the gear we required and checked in with us throughout the trip.
We really enjoyed our time on the river, it no was beautiful. We chose an overnight option and were glad we did, as the tranquility the next morning at the campsite we had to ourselves was lovely.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend the trip and Rob to anyone looking for something to do in the area.
We really enjoyed our time on the river, it no was beautiful. We chose an overnight option and were glad we did, as the tranquility the next morning at the campsite we had to ourselves was lovely.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend the trip and Rob to anyone looking for something to do in the area.
Written 16 December 2020
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Neil P
3 contributions
Nov. 2020
Booked a 3 person canoe for a half day, so spent about 5 hours on the water with a couple of stops at Kinaba & Harry's Hut. Rob was knowledgeable about all conditions & the safety talk was easy to digest. Was waiting for us at Kinaba on our return for water taxi back to Elanda. Rates are competitive, definitely recommend Lake Escapades for your canoe or kayak trip, probably advise a full day so the pace is easier & more time to look around.
Written 17 November 2020
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Shaney M
4 contributions
Oct. 2020 • Couples
Had a great day trip on single Kayaks. Weather was a bit hairy but Rob was fantastic in giving us advice, checking in and sending through weather updates.
Great communication and instructions. We'll worth the trip :). Thanks Rob
Great communication and instructions. We'll worth the trip :). Thanks Rob
Written 5 November 2020
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Jake K
Brisbane, Australia23 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Couples
Robert was very accommodating. Great service, he even took photos and shared our GPS trip with us.
Would highly recommend for a morning trop
Would highly recommend for a morning trop
Written 16 August 2020
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charlottej23
9 contributions
Aug. 2020
Must do in Noosa! Rob was so helpful with sorting out all of our camping gear and canoe hire before the trip. We did the 2D/1N package which was fabulous and just the right amount of time for us as you have a choice of campsites, the one we chose we had all to ourselves! Great value for money and organised very well. Couldn't recommend more...
Written 13 August 2020
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Bella Jane
Noosa, Australia176 contributions
Hi,
I was wondering how long it usually takes to Canoe from Boreen point to the everglades? Or how long it takes to explore the evergaldes if we take the water taxi? Or how long the water taxi takes?
We would have an almost 4 year old with us... has anyone done it with a young family?
Lake Escapades
Boreen Point, Australia1 contribution
Hi Bella, firstly please excuse the delay in replying, we didnt know about your posted question. It's common for customers to take their young family with them when exploring the Noosa Everglades. If the kids are too young to contribute to the paddling effort we would suggest they go with you in one of our large canoes, catering for two parents plus up to two kids. If you had more than two kids we'd suggest you take one of our powered runabouts instead of going by canoe. Most paddling trips take a full day, though you do paddle at your own pace following our recommended route of varying this to suit you and returning any time you wish. Most people who do the full route will finish around 3-4pm. WE don't normally launch paddlers from Boreen Point, instead we can reduce the distance and paddling time across Lake Cootharaba by launching you at the public canoe ramp at Elanda Point. The lake crossing then only takes about 75 mins with an opportunity to make shore and rest at about the half-way point. Once the lake crossing is complete and you reach the Kinaba Information Centre, paddling time through the Everglades to our recommended turnaround point is about 90 mins. Allowing for stops, rest breaks, lunch and perhaps a short bush walk, plus the paddle back to your starting point, you should set aside an whole day for discovering the Everglades by canoe or kayak. Our water taxi service takes around 25 mins to cross Lake Cootharaba and normally departs from and returns to Boreen Point, as an alternative to crossing by paddling.
Hi there. I was just wondering if Lake Escapades is a camping site or resort at Lake Cootharaba. I'm looking for somewhere cheap but comfortable to stay for my partner and our daughter for a weekend. Preferably the 23 February- 25 February. I haven't been here since I was a kid and that was roughly 35 years ago.
Cheers Ally
Lake Escapades
Boreen Point, Australia1 contribution
Lake Escapades offers canoes, kayaks and runabouts for hire on Lake Cootharaba, specialising in day and over-night self-guided tours to the Noosa Everglades. There are designated camp grounds at Boreen Point and Elanda Point, both on the shores of the lake, and there are about 8 river-side camp grounds on the upper Noosa River. An easy Google search will find you lots of information about all of these. The most convenient would be the council-owned camp ground at Boreen Point - If I can be of any more help feel free to contact us via our website. Cheers, Robert