A guided sea kayak tour in the clear Pacific waters around Byron Bay, looking for wild dolphins, whales and turtles in Cape Byron Marine Park, with a team paddling the bay since 1989.
Days
- 2 hours
Age
- 5 and over
Group size
- Max 32, in 2 person kayaks
Start / finish
- Byron Bay main beach
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- No transport included; meet at the beach and paddle 2 person sit-on-top sea kayaks
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Main beach — paddling lesson and launch
- The Pass and Wategos — paddle along the coast
- Cape Byron — Australia's most easterly point
- Cape Byron Marine Park — dolphins, turtles and whales in season
- Aboriginal stories and sacred places
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Reviews
5.0
Based on 51 reviews
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AI summary of 51 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides' friendliness, professionalism, and knowledge, noting they create a safe, engaging and entertaining experience on the water. The most striking aspect across reviews is the frequency and proximity of marine wildlife sightings, particularly humpback whales and dolphins, with many groups also encountering sea turtles and occasionally other species such as sharks, manta rays and eagles. Guides are commended for their ability to position kayaks for optimal viewing whilst respecting the animals, and for sharing informative stories about local Aboriginal culture, ocean life and Byron Bay. The most common caveat is that the tour involves a fairly demanding paddle that may be challenging for older or less active participants, and one reviewer suggested bringing seasickness tablets, though conditions and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
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I had a great time on the sea kayak. The guides were really friendly and I felt very safe.
An awesome early morning paddle and a fantastic way to see all the marine life around the headland. I'm not much of a kayaker, but the guides made it easy and safe.
We saw humpback whales and got within about 15 feet of dolphins. Beau, Jack, Chris and Gaz were lovely and knowledgeable.
This tour became a highlight of our Byron trip. Beau, Jack, Douggie and Chris guided us that morning and were informative and clearly passionate about the bay and its animals.
We were lucky to see dolphins, turtles, eagles and a whale in the distance. Beau, Chris, Doug and Jack were really nice and full of interesting facts about the dolphins and Byron Bay.
Bo and Doug were great, relaxed guys with lots of knowledge, and we saw several whales.
