Top 5 Sea Kayaking in Australia

1.Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

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

Paddle a two-person sea kayak around Byron Bay’s marine reserve with an English-speaking guide. Look for dolphins, turtles and seasonal whales, hear local and Aboriginal stories, view the lighthouse from the water, then try riding a wave back to shore. Free photos are included.

“Great experience! Kayaking in the bay was stunning in its own right, but seeing dolphins come right up next to us, and a turtle, was a real treat. The guides make the experience though, with a patient and comedic touch. Done this twice now, once in the afternoon and once for sunrise, both great.”

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2.Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $104Top rated

Join Dane from Sea Kayak Jervis Bay for a five-hour morning paddle from Huskisson into Booderee National Park. You’ll kayak along the coast toward Murrays Beach and Bowen Island, look for dolphins, rays, penguins, and seasonal whales, then stop at a quiet beach for cake, fruit, and hot drinks.

“A brilliant experience that I would recommend to anyone with an interest in kayaking or the sea. Dane was a great guide, full of knowledge and interesting stories. Would go again!”

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3.The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 251 reviews · from $63

Join Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay for a guided tandem-kayak trip along the Pacific coast. You’ll learn beach-level paddling and safety skills, then look for dolphins, turtles, rays and seasonal whales near Cape Byron. Expect to get wet, work your arms, and return to the Lawson Street meeting point.

“Memorable experience at Byron Bay, heck, my entire vacation! The operators are friendly, livening up the activity and gave useful tips and helped us look out for sea turtles, and dolphins. We saw a few! Would love to return for this activity again. :)”

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4.Epic Ocean Kayak with Dolphins & 4WD Beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 247 reviews · 6 hours · from $118

From The J Noosa, guides such as Vince and Tyron take you by 4WD along Noosa North Shore to Double Island Point. You kayak around Honeymoon Bay and the lighthouse, with chances to see dolphins, turtles, stingrays, seabirds, and humpback whales from June to November.

“We had the most awesome, special and memorable day with the eagle eyed legend himself, Vince - thank you so much. We kayaked amongst dolphins, whales, sea birds and turtles in what you could only describe as paradise. Vince was so knowledgeable and delivered all his information in an engaging but informal way - in Scotland we would say Vince was ‘great craic’! The 4WD trip along the beach was really cool too….and we didn’t have to get out and push at any point either! It’s a day I will never forget - thank you so much for the experience Vince. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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5.Penguin and Seal Islands Sea Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $142

Paddle from Shoalwater to Seal Island and Penguin Island with Capricorn Seakayaking. Guides including Jimmy, Ryan, Rosie, and Abby teach beginners the basics, lead a wildlife walk, provide lunch and gear, and offer summer snorkeling from December to March.

“A last minute booking and so glad I did it. Jimmy was a great guide, sharing his knowledge of island and wildlife.”

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