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Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour: Encounter Dolphins, Whales, and Turtles on Australia's Most Easterly Point
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Byron Bay
Embark on a thrilling sea kayak tour in Byron Bay, Australia’s Most Easterly Point. Encounter dolphins, whales, and turtles while paddling in crystal blue waters. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay - Discover the reason we’ve been acclaimed as the top Eco Tour in New South Wales for two consecutive years.\n\nOwned and operated by a true local.\n\nSeize the chance to navigate the pristine Pacific Ocean waters that encircle Byron Bay with our expertly led Sea Kayak Tour.\n\nEngage with the natural world, breathe in the fresh ocean breeze, and possibly encounter our indigenous dolphins, sea turtles, and during the migration period, the awe-inspiring humpback whales while you paddle.\n\nByron Bay is home to three species of Sea Turtles, join us on our kayak excursions to search for these magnificent animals.
What's Included
- Experienced local guides trained to high standards.
- Quality kayaking and safety equipment provided.
- Wetsuits provided for cooler months.
- Suitable for beginners and non-swimmers.
- Pre-tour kayaking lesson on the beach.
- Physical fitness required for participation.
- Dolphin, Turtle, or Whale sighting guarantee or paddle again free.
- Complimentary high-resolution tour photos available for download.
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick Up / Drop Off
Additional Information
Picture yourself navigating a kayak through the pristine azure waters near Australia’s easternmost point, encountering dolphins, humpback whales (between May to October), and turtles. This kayaking adventure is easy and achievable for various fitness levels, and promises great enjoyment.
Our marine kayak journey begins at Clarke’s Beach in Byron Bay, taking us across the bay towards Cape Byron. The historic Cape Byron Lighthouse overlooks Wategos Beach, which is home to a resident group of Pacific Bottle-nose Dolphins. We’re granted the unique opportunity to venture into their space, observing these magnificent creatures freely exploring their natural habitat.
Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay is helmed by Kurt Tutt, a seasoned local surf lifesaver and globally recognised Surf Ski Champion. A team of trained surf lifesavers who are dedicated to ensuring your safety and enjoyment backs him up.
- Children 5 to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- Women more then 15 weeks pregnant should consider the safety risks of undertaking such a tour
- Minimum age 5 years old
- Roadside parking available (paid), Free 4 hour parking is available nearby on Massinger St
- Remember: we run on NSW Daylight Savings time between Oct and April each year
- Please let our staff know of any medical conditions at check in, you do this confidentially by completing our waiver form at check in
- Not recommended for people with phobias, poor physical fitness or chronic lower back injuries
- Mother Nature dictates the day - everyday is different on the Bay, we will do our best to find all sorts of wildlife for you.
- Should conditions be dangerous: We conduct risk assessments of conditions several times per day. If the ocean is too dangerous from things like string winds, stingers or large surf we will contact you to cancel. In this case you are entitled to a full refund, don’t worry we don’t take your money. Sometimes you are just better off not going then being out there in unnecessary danger
- We do run the tours in the rain, you get wet anyway whether it’s sunny or raining.
- In winter we have wetsuits for you to put on before the tour to keep you warm
- We use Tandem ( 2 person) Sit on Top Kayaks
- Not Recommended for people who suffer from phobias of water
- Not recommended for people who suffer from motion sickness
- Not recommended for people suffering the effects of alcohol abuse
Location
Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay
Lawson Street
Please meet us at our head office, Opposite 56 Lawson Street, Byron Bay at least 20 minutes before your tour start time.
Please note that we operate on Daylight Savings hours from October to April each year. We are 1hr ahead of QLD during this period.
Please read our full terms & conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(197 Ratings)
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Jimmyrb2055ba
Aug 10, 2024
Excellent sea kayak tour in Byron Bay - Good fun, staff were excellent and friendly. Easy way to see some whales up close in Byron Bay, and on the water for at least 2.5 hours so well worth it. Highly recommend
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Johnmx3633oy
Aug 9, 2024
Best Kayak tour in Byron - Very good kayak tour starting at main beach and going around past wategoes..well worth doing..got up close to loads of dolphins and whales and had awesome day with Marty and David who are both very freindly and informative tour guides.. 10/10
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Jet38676444962
Jul 17, 2024
Amazing tour!! - This kayaking tour was amazing! Saw lots of Dolphins which swam right under us as well as Humpback whales and turtles. They took us out a lot further than expected to see the Humpback whales better and the tour guides were great. A lot better than the Cape Byron sea kayaking who didn't go out as far as us and missed the dolphins!
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A907rmrachelm
Jun 27, 2024
Family magic - We had a group of 2 adults and 5 kids aged between 11 and 14. It was truly a magical experience. We saw a whale up close as well as turtles and dolphins. Guides were friendly, knowledgeable and best of all very safety conscious. We were lucky to have a gorgeous day and the water was crystal clear.
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Michaelnw6742tj
Jun 4, 2024
Highly recommend - Probably my favorite kayaking experience ever. We saw a lot of dolphins up close—they put on a real show for us. It was also fun to be in the open ocean and go through the waves. I went alone but made plenty of friends.
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Kelsey_s
May 22, 2024
An exhilarating experience - I had an amazing time. Our group were incredibly lucky and saw lots of dolphins on the trip without having to paddle too far out. The team were very insightful and provided lots of information about the wildlife. The kayaking was fun too.
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Meganfe1870pg
Apr 26, 2024
A must do in Byron Bay! Great tour and great guides - The most amazing kayak trip. Our original kayak tour was cancelled due to very high waves so a new tour way arranged for the next day at sunrise and it was the best start to all of our days. We saw loads of dolphins! The guides were great, especially Luke who was the main guide and gave lots of information on the wildlife and Byron Bay in general. He also had a great sense of humour and made the trip a really enjoyable one!
Thank you!
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Lornaf711
Apr 17, 2024
Great tour with a great team - We had a fabulous afternoon kayaking and snorkelling with Go Sea Kayaking. Douglas and the team were brilliant at helping everyone through the wave break on the way out to sea and on the way back in to shore. Douglas clearly explained how to kayak and what to do in the event the kayak capsized. I was a bit nervous about kayaking on the open sea however the experience felt quite safe. If you were on your own or anxious, you could kayak with Douglas or another member of the team (they were all really nice). We were very lucky to see three pods of dolphins which was amazing! Douglas and the team were very considerate about us not getting too close to the dolphins and letting them come to us. There was a strong emphasis on respecting and appreciating nature. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Krystalg1350
Apr 3, 2024
Sunny, fun day, dolphins!! - The trip was great, we were so lucky to have ideal weather! We saw mum and baby dolphins, a sea turtle and other fish! Being out on the water was amazing and we had the guides with us at all times, showing us where to go and to help if needed. Also had photographs taken if wanted. We were allowed to get out for a swim which was nice, we seen lots of nice areas and it was well worth the trip, would definitely recommend! Thanks again!
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Jonathan
Mar 27, 2024
A wild ride out into the bay - The surf seemed quite high to us and it was quite a challenge to paddle out through it but the guides were great at helping us and instilling us with confidence. They were very knowledgeable about the bay and its wildlife. Only saw one dolphin 🐬 and a glimpse of a turtle but they marked it as a no show day anyway and so we have the offer of a free additional trip. Very fair.
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