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The 15 Kayak Trips in Australia That Earn Their Price

62 tours  ·  from $18

The 15 best kayak trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour - Starting at d’Albora Marinas Rushcutters Bay
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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

1.Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,899 reviews · 2 hours · from $119Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guides at d’Albora Marinas Rushcutters Bay for a two-hour sunrise kayak tour. You’ll receive safety gear, guidance, free photos and videos, then coffee and a croissant or pastry at Navy Bear Cafe. Guides including Liam, Rachel, Warren, and Andrew help beginners feel at ease.

“Absolutely incredible experience — I cannot recommend this more highly! Guides were friendly, helpful and very informative. Fantastic experience and value for money (activity lasted longer than 2 hours the morning that I did it and you get breakfast after). Guides also took photos of each person in front of the Opera house and harbor bridge for free. I am not a morning person but I’d become one for this — it really doesn’t get better than this:)”

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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding - The 8:30 am start in Nelly Bay
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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

2.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · from $114

Spend five hours cruising Magnetic Island with Aquascene guides such as Adam and Calvin, stopping at quiet bays for snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming, and reef lessons. Equipment, UV suits, wetsuits, snacks, tea, coffee, and water are included. Ferry tickets to Nelly Bay are separate.

“What an amazing experience! Adam was a wealth of knowledge, and so clearly passionate about Magnetic island. The island itself is so beautiful from the sea, we spent a lovely time in a beautiful little bay where we could swim in the ocean and go out on paddle boards and clamber up to a stunning waterfall, with a lovely morning tea from Jan, who was also very helpful and experienced. The only slight downside was the snorkelling opportunity - this was due to a change in the weather - which meant the conditions were pretty rough and the snorkelling was less than ideal. But still a fabulous experience which I…”

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Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour - Byron Bay from the water
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Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

3.The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

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

Join Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay for a 150-minute ocean outing with beach instruction, experienced English-speaking guides, wildlife watching and a kayak surf finish. You may see dolphins, turtles or migrating whales, while guides such as Pete and Chris share local and Aboriginal history and take free photos.

“Amazing! Second time doing it, the team are great. Experience was amazing, dolphins meters from our kayak! Their passion for the ocean shines through”

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The Freycinet Paddle - The halfway stop at an isolated beach
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The Freycinet Paddle

4.The Freycinet Paddle

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

Spend about three hours kayaking from Coles Bay into Freycinet National Park in stable double kayaks. Guides such as James, Lee, Bea, and Jules provide coaching, local stories, warm jackets, dry bags, and a halfway stop with hot drinks and gourmet cookies.

“Loved the experience, It was great fun and beautiful scenery. It was my first time in a kayak, and I found it easy. The guides were very knowledgable on all to see around Coles Bay and the Freycinet areas.”

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Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge - Starting at Milson Park Boatramp in Kirribilli
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Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

5.Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

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

Start at Milson Park Boatramp in Kirribilli for a guided sunrise paddle with LED-lit kayaks, Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, photos and a $20 Flying Bear Café credit. Guides including Bo, Charlie, Dan, Helena and Diarmuid have helped lead sessions, with single and double kayaks available.

“10/10 would wake up early again for this! Sunrise kayaking in Sydney was amazing — calm water, epic views, and the sky doing its full colour show while we paddled along. Absolute good vibes all around. The guides were legends and made it super easy, even if you’re half asleep at the start 😅 Everything was smooth, relaxed, and just really fun. If you’re thinking about it, do it — sunrise from a kayak hits different 🌅🛶”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - The 4WD ride to the Tangalooma Wrecks
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

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

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

Join Australian Sunset Safaris for a full-day Moreton Island adventure from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise. Guides including Michelle, Ryan, Darcy, Will, and Jacob lead snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, clear-kayak outings, and sandboarding. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and AU$80 for park and ferry fees.

“I really enjoyed the day. You did heaps fun stuff! For adrenaline junkies! It feels a bit rushed tho :) (therefore nothing for relaxers!) One small recommendation (if possible with ferry): leave 60 mins later or so, sothat people can chill at the beach longer during lunch or afterwards. Also a few more information about the dessert and the "man made" reef would be lovely.”

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Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour - Starting at Angas Inlet Boat Club
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Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

7.Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

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

Join a marine biologist guide such as Alex, Mark, Paddy, or Kendall for a gentle three-hour paddle through Adelaide’s Dolphin Sanctuary. You’ll learn basic kayaking, explore 10,000-year-old mangroves, look for dolphins and birds, and may reach the old shipwrecks when tides and wind allow.

“A good value tour exploring interesting mangrove area with a great guide.”

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Hobart Kayak Tour - Choosing between the 2.5-hour, 7-hour, and 10-hour trips
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Hobart Kayak Tour

8.Hobart Kayak Tour

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

Join Roaring 40s Kayaking for a guided Hobart paddle with gear, instruction, local stories, and lunch included. The 2.5-hour city trip reaches Battery Point and Constitution Dock, while longer outings visit cliffs, caves, beaches, and the Tasman Peninsula. Guides may include Dan, Pip, Reg, Jenny, or Tony.

“Tony was my guide and we had fun. He made it enjoyable for sure.”

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Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour - Paddling through Cape Byron Marine Park
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Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

9.Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

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

Join Ricky and Krystal for a two-hour stand-up paddleboard tour on the Brunswick River near Brunswick Heads. You receive a land lesson, board, paddle, leg rope, water, photos, and homemade snacks while your guide points out wildlife in Cape Byron Marine Park.

“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 - Paddling through Cape Byron Marine Park
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Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

10.Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

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

Paddle a stable two-person sea kayak through Cape Byron Marine Park for about 2.5 hours. Guides lead the way, explain local nature and culture, and help you handle open-ocean conditions. Dolphins are guaranteed or you can return free. Tea, coffee, wetsuits on request, and Tim-Tams are included.

“I've lived in Byron in the 80s and 90s. This my first time kayaking and it was everything. The guide paddled and we even caught a wave at Wategoes. It was so much fun. Seen dolphins and it was worth every cent. Just wish they posted my photo. Take a waterproof case to take photos. Byron is spectacular from water. Julian rock is the head of the rainbow serpent and mount Warning is his body. Sensational view.”

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Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide - The first 30 minutes: fitting gear and learning the basics
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Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

11.Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · from $56

Set out from Garden Island for a three-hour, small-group kayak through Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Your guide, often including Alex, Paddy, Fiona, or Lewis, covers paddling and safety before leading you through mangroves and estuary waters. Dolphins are possible but never guaranteed. No experience is needed, though you should be moderately fit.

“Very unique, with the combination of the kayaking activity with the seeing the dolphins in their natural habitat. Fiona was a great guide and clearly enjoyed what she did. We were lucky enough to see 4 or 5 dolfins, one of them about 10 feet away.”

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Gold Coast: Wave Break Island Kayaking & Snorkeling tour - Meeting the guides at Biggera Waters
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Gold Coast: Wave Break Island Kayaking & Snorkeling tour

12.Wave Break Island Kayaking & Snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63

Join local guides such as Jane, Nelson, or Caroline for a 150-minute paddle from Biggera Waters to Wave Break Island. You will kayak across the Broadwater, walk to a sheltered snorkel site, spot subtropical fish, enjoy fruit and local snacks, and receive digital photos. No experience is needed.

“Love the part that the guide has considered my opinion instead of just forcing you to pair a group with another person, tho she had the right to do so, greatly appreciate about this, and they were kind the whole time, taking pics and offering apples and snacks after snorkeling, but please be aware that there is no place to change ur clothes so cannot change back to ur regular clothes after the tour, and have to be strong enough in the upper part of the body to finish the course, I’m not that fit, so got a little behind, but all guide are so nice and kind, just follow…”

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Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours) - Kayaking to Wave Break Island
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Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)

13.Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 318 reviews · from $63

Set out from Biggera Waters with guides such as Nelson, Karen, Caroline, and Gonzalo for a 2.5-hour kayak and snorkel trip to Wave Break Island. You get child-sized gear, snacks, water, dry bags, digital photos, and winter wetsuits. No experience is needed.

“Nelson was very informative and super kind, he gave us history on the island and set up a cute picnic for us. He is super sweet and helpful carrying the kayaks and keeping us safe!!”

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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour - Through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

14.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $55

Paddle from Garden Island through Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail. Your guide teaches the basics before you set off, with possible dolphin sightings, mangrove creeks, native birds, and abandoned vessels along the way. Luke, Phil, Pippa, Tim, and Oli are among the guides who lead these outings.

“Excellent experience, heaps of Dolphins right up close. Guides were great. Paddling thru the creeks is next level🙌”

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Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour - Meeting in Huskisson at 7:45 am
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Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

15.Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

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

Start in Huskisson at 7:45 am for a five-hour guided sea-kayak trip through Booderee National Park. Guide Dane leads a small group of up to eight along the coast toward Bowen Island and Murrays Beach, with time for wildlife spotting, a quiet beach break, hot drinks, fruit, and freshly baked treats.

“Gorgeous way to see the bay. Dane the guide was excellent, very professional and passionate about the area. A very memorable morning.”

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