Category Canoes & Kayaks

Australia · CANOES & KAYAKS

11 Kayaking & Canoe Trips in Australia and How They Differ

11 reviewed

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding - Master Reef Guides: The Part That Turns Snorkelling Into Learning

Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour - The safety briefing and the beach lesson that set the tone

3.Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,207 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63

Sea kayak off Byron Bay for about 2.5 hours, spotting dolphins, turtles, and whales, paddling past reefs and the lighthouse, then surfing in your kayak.

“Amazing! We saw so many dolphins, close up. Had a great laugh! Tour guides were amazing. Super friendly and polite! Would definitely do this again next time I am here. Thank you!”

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The Freycinet Paddle

The Freycinet Paddle - Meeting at Coles Bay Boat Ramp, parking and easy check-in

4.The Freycinet Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · from $104

Easy sea kayaking in Freycinet National Park from Coles Bay, with coaching, wildlife sightings, and a hot drink cookie break.

“James and Kayleigh did an excellent job as our guides. James is quite a character very informative and knowledgeable. They made the kayaking a really enjoyable experience .”

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Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge - Getting There: Milson Park Boatramp, Kirribilli, and Flying Bear Cafe Next Door

5.Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 869 reviews · 2 hours · from $126

Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise in LED kayaks, see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then grab breakfast at the Flying Bear Cafe.

“THIS IS A MUST when coming to Sydney. So relaxing, guides were so friendly and talkative throughout. Took some amazing photos of us with the sunrise and finished off with an amazing brekkie they provided a voucher for to refuel”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - Getting to Tangalooma: ferry timing and 4WD sand roads

6.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Moreton Island day trip from Brisbane or Gold Coast: transparent kayaking, shipwreck snorkeling, sandboarding, 4WD rides, picnic lunch.

“Our trip included the ferry ( which is not included in the price A$80 ), kayaking, snorkling and sand dune sliding and lunch. Snorkling requires a wetsuit and for 'larger' people, they seem to underestimate what size you need. Putting on the wetsuit was a physically demanding exercise. It did keep me warm in the cool water. While snorkeling my face mask continually leaked despite all the best efforts. Since I had to stop to continually clear the mask, I was not able to keep up with the group because of the strong current. My snorkle did not have any protective covering, so the slightest splash caused me to have…”

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Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour - The 15-minute safety briefing: fast basics before you glide into the mangroves

7.Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · 3 hours · from $55Best value

Kayak Port Adelaide mangrove creeks with a marine biologist, spot dolphins and birds, and see abandoned shipwrecks. 3 hours, $55.

“We truly had a great time on our tour. Alex was a great guide, who was very patient in sharing his knowledge and answering everyone’s questions. It was a very therapeutic group experience to reconnect with the nature- and we were lucky enough to spot a beautiful pair of mother and calf dolphins!”

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Hobart Kayak Tour

Hobart Kayak Tour - Pick your paddle length: 2.5-hour city, 7-hour coast, 10-hour Tasman Peninsula

8.Hobart Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · from $179

Kayak Hobart on the River Derwent, from Sandy Bay to Battery Point, with gear, expert instruction, and a fish and chips lunch onboard.

“This was fantastic!! I couldn't recommend highly enough. I was lucky enough to have a one on one on the day and the tour guide was excellent. I had never done it before but is something that appealed to me as a hobby. I got lots of great advice and can't wait to buy my own and get paddling!!”

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Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour - Gliding Down the River in Cape Byron Marine Park

9.Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 384 reviews · from $71

Paddle the Brunswick River in Cape Byron Marine Park with small-group SUP instruction, wildlife spotting, digital photos, and homemade snacks.

“Stand Up Paddle is a really good way to travel this good ecological river. You can see a lot of wild life. It is a highly recommended tour.”

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Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour - Paddling Out Through Cape Byron Marine Park

10.Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · from $63

Kayak beside Byron Bay dolphins in Cape Byron Marine Park. Guaranteed sightings or free return, wetsuits, beach tea and Tim Tams.

“Couldn’t ask for more! Big pod of dolphins swimming right by us! Great leadership from the guides. No fuss, clear instructions, we had a great time. Thanks!”

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Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife – 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa - The beach 4WD ride: the part many people talk about

11.Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife – 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $115

Noosa 4WD beach ride and guided kayak at Double Island Point, hunting dolphins, turtles, rays and seasonal whales on a 6-hour tour.

“Our guides Cam and Nick were amazing. Unfortunately other than one Dorsal fin we didn’t see any animals but the place is so incredible and the guides were great that the kayaking experience by itself was worth the trip. We had rough enough conditions so wasn’t for the faint hearted or poor swimmers, and was a little sea sick inducing for some. Over all a great day out.”

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