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The Noosa Everglades
The ornithological paradise that is the Noosa River is a draw card for bird observers who travel from near and far to immerse themselves in the abundant wildlife that thrives here. With its headwaters protected by the Cooloola Section of the Great Sandy National Park,...
The Right Equipment for the Adventure
The sport of paddling is becoming more popular by the month as people discover the joys of being on the water and paddling a canoe or Kayak. Many people ask me what sort of craft they might buy. My answer to this varies depending on your circumstances; what you plan...
Welcome to Winter
Hi Everyone Welcome to winter, hope you are all keeping snugly, warm and well. I remember last winter was similar to this, we had rain on and off until mid to end of July and then we had not a trace of rain until the Australia day weekend. This month I would like to...
Kanu Kapers Australia Partners with the Noosa Biosphere Limited
In October 2007 the then Noosa Shire which includes the Noosa Everglades was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. What is a biosphere? The global biosphere is a scientific term and includes all the parts of the land, sea, and atmosphere in which organisms are able to...
We Have a Very Special Place Here
Whatever is the perceived extent of the Noosa Everglades we have a very special place. The Everglades National Park in Florida is only 20% of the original Everglade system. Where once the water flowed unhindered in the Florida Everglades system, today there is strong...
What is the Noosa Everglades?
There are just two everglades in the world, one in Florida, the other in Noosa. So what is an everglade?
Birds of the Noosa Everglades and Upper Noosa River
The bird song when kayaking along in the Everglades is intense and magical. I was very blessed recently to have the company of Nicholas Bishop and his partner Ash on one of our Full Day Noosa Everglades Guided Tours. Nic describes himself as a Professional Bird nerd...
Autumn Bliss and the Coming of Winter
Right from the start, Kanu Kapers had awesome customer service, responding to my emails and answering all my questions as I tried to plan a kayak camping trip while travelling. I eventually decided on the 3 Day Kayak trip and convinced a friend of mine that I met in...
Koala’s in Cooloola
I often get asked are there any Koalas in the Everglades and Upper Noosa River and I will say I have been intrigued myself as to why we have never seen any. The Upper Noosa River presents as perfect habitat for our famous cute and cuddly Aussie Icon. Recently I found...
Spring Attracts Wildflowers and Jabirus to the Everglades
Spring is just around the corner and there’s no better place to feel the arrival of new life than paddling under your own steam, immersed in the sublime tranquillity of the pristine Noosa Everglades, gateway to the Great Sandy National Park and Fraser Island. Fresh...