Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)
Description
As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from the city. Along the way, we share stories of the marine life, local area, and what makes this estuary so unique. This experience is perfect for nature lovers and first-timers alike, with the chance to spot dolphins, stingrays, and a variety of seabirds. Depending on conditions, it can be physically active, so come with a spirit of adventure! At Wave Break Island, enjoy a short bushwalk and a guided snorkel over a rocky reef filled with subtropical fish. Afterwards, relax with a picnic of tasty, locally sourced snacks, a guest favourite and a rare treat on tours like this. More than just a paddle and swim, this is a Gold Coast experience designed to connect you with nature and leave you smiling.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Seats are limited, so don't miss out by booking early
- No previous swimming, kayaking or snorkelling experience needed
- Conditions vary with weather and tides. Early morning tours are usually calmer and best suited for beginners and non-swimmers, while afternoon tours can be more physically demanding. This is an active experience, and participants should feel comfortable completing the tour. Refunds or rescheduling are not available if a guest is unable to continue due to fitness or ability.
- Maximum weight limit per double kayak is 230kg and 110Kg per single
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Water visibility and wildlife spotting may be affected by the force of nature (e.g. winds, rainfall, tidal currents) and Seaway Kayaking Tours is not responsible should this occurs.
- If you or any guest have a medical condition or disability, please call us so we can best support you.
Reviews(342)
Was a great day on the water with Nelson, highly recommend.
Nelson is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable. Snorkeling was fun but don’t expect crystal clear water. Even with wetsuit it was chilly in mid June. Nelson pointed out interesting animals like soldier crabs and facts about tides and local expensive efforts to protect expensive houses.
Amazing experience! The kayaking tour was fun, relaxing, and offered beautiful views of the Gold Coast waterways. The highlight of the trip was our guide, Nelson. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable throughout the tour. His enthusiasm and sense of humor made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Gold Coast. Thank you, Nelson, for making it such a memorable adventure!
The tour was awesome! Our guide was very knowledgeable. Even though the day was cloudy and with slight rain, we got the best of the experience. We highly recommend it! 🤩👍 #Tour #Guide #Experience #Recommendation
Good for someone looking to outdoor activities. Jane was a really good guide. They take you out to an island about 25-30mins away by kayak where you walk for 15mins to reach a beach where you can snorkel and swim and they give out small snacks. Then all the way back again. Requires a moderate fitness to complete the Activity.
Nelson was such a nice guide showing us a lot about sea creatures! Loved the experience! Thank you
Thank you for the lovely review! 😊 We’re so glad you loved the experience and enjoyed discovering the local sea life with Nelson. He’s incredibly passionate about the Broadwater environment and always enjoys sharing interesting facts about the marine creatures and ecosystem along the way. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you back on the water for another adventure soon!
A great day out kayaking and snorkeling:)) Nelson has been an amazing guide!! very knowledgeable and great fun:)) would definitely recommend!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled you had such a great day out kayaking and snorkelling with us. Nelson will be very happy to hear your kind words. He loves sharing his knowledge of the Broadwater and local marine life while making sure everyone has plenty of fun along the way. Thanks as well for the recommendation, it really means a lot to our small family business. Hope to see you back on the water for another adventure soon!
Amazing experience, Nelson is a great guide
Thank you so much for your 5 stars :) We will make sure he sees this review! Thank you again.
We had a lovely experience, our guide Nelson was very friendly and helpful with all the activities and contributed to making our time memorable and amazing. And took some great pictures of us
Thank you for the lovely review Josiaha! We’re so happy to hear you had such a memorable and enjoyable experience with Nelson. 😊 He’ll really appreciate your kind words! Making guests feel comfortable, supported and relaxed out on the water is something he genuinely cares about. We’re also glad he helped capture some great photos for you to remember the adventure by! Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another kayaking and snorkelling adventure on the Gold Coast soon.
No kayak or snorkelling experience needed, but can take own snorkel gear if desired. 1.2km easy kayak in double hull. Protected snorkel area, but be careful not to go too close to shark rocks. Lots of fish but would be better nearer high tide as viz was not good. Did see Sea eagles and osprey.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review and for sharing your experience with future guests. We’re glad you enjoyed the easy paddle, the protected snorkelling area and the wildlife sightings — sea eagles and osprey are usually a highlight out on the Broadwater. Thanks as well for mentioning the visibility conditions. As you noted, the snorkelling can vary with tides and weather, and high tide often brings the clearest water conditions around Wave Break Island. We appreciate your helpful tips for other travellers and hope to welcome you back again for another paddle and snorkel adventure in even better conditions next time!
