The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
Description
Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles. This kayak trip is suitable for most levels of fitness, is easy and it lots of fun! We embark on our ocean sea kayak tour from Clarke's Beach in Byron Bay paddling across the Bay towards Cape Byron. At Wategos Beach , situated just under the historic Cape Byron Lighthouse there is a residential pod of Pacific Bottle-nose Dolphins. We enter their habitat and usually have the privilege of seeing these beautiful marine mammals free from captivity in their own environment. Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay is owned and operated by long term local surf lifesaver and World Title Surf Ski Medallist Kurt Tutt. Our staff are all trained Surf Lifesavers and will take the best of care of you.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- 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
- No refunds or free swaps are available for those arriving late. In Summer we run on NSW Daylight Savings time, QLD does not run on this time
- 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
Reviews(265)
This was a fantastic kayak adventure. We were lucky enough to come close to a whale and to see pods of dolphins super close. Pete and Dylan were excellent guides, they were encouraging and informative. I’ll never forget this experience, it was magical. Highly recommended
Wow, what an experience! We’re absolutely thrilled you had such a magical experience on the water. Seeing both whales and dolphins up close is always incredible, and we’re so happy nature put on such an amazing show for your tour. Thank you for joining us and for the recommendation and we hope to paddle with you again someday!
I went on a kayak tour with 'Go Sea Kayak' and they were fantastic. It was myself and my 5 yr old daughter, who they looked out for so kindly. We were offered either a kayak to ourselves, or jump on with Bo, one of the guides which we went for. He was super knowledgeable, and very reassuring in the wavey parts. My daughter loved it, and it was so special floating nearby the pod of dolphins and turtle-spotting. We even saw a whale passing on the horizon. Many thanks to Pete, Bo and the team for taking us out, we had a blast!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter had such a fantastic time on the water. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Bo, Pete, and the rest of the team. Dolphins, turtles, and even a whale sighting — what an incredible day! Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you both again for another Byron Bay adventure!
Amazing experienced guides. Beautiful waters and scenery. While we did not see any marine life as we had hoped, the paddle itself was rewarding and a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours. Pete, Dylan, Cooper and Siobhan were awesome.
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and time on the water. Marine life can be elusive, but we're glad the paddle itself was rewarding. We'll be sure to pass your compliments on to Pete, Dylan, Cooper, and Siobhan—they'll love hearing it. Hope to see you again soon!
Great fun exploring the bay of Byron Bay, we got to see dolphins which was amazing. The guides were great and really helped us.
Thanks so much for the awesome review! We’re so glad you had fun exploring Byron Bay and how special to spot dolphins out there! Great to hear the guides looked after you too. Hope to see you back on the water again soon!
Booked this in advance. Got super lucky with the sea state and was super calm. Meant for super easy paddling. Probably should have gotten there 15-30 minutes before the scheduled time as was the last to arrive. The kit was all good. The guides were great. Good Comms. Good banter. Hearded the group well without being upset. We had a small 8 kayak ish group. I was with Laurie who had done the trip Friday but not seen much and had a rebook. A quick brief and we were underway. Great mix between getting some distance done and resting/watching for sea life. A few turtle heads spotted early in the distance. Paddled around the corner to spot multiple small pods of dolphins. This started an hour or excellent encounters some 10ft away some 50ft. Guides were great at slowly getting close without spooking and the group were all well behaved and didn't chase. Stopped for a swim on the way back. Lost a few pairs of glasses between the group. Happy people all round.
Thank you so much for the awesome review! Sounds like you had the perfect day out. Calm seas, dolphins, turtles, and great company. We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and the team. Hope to see you again for another paddle soon! 😎
Awesome experience. Saw dolphins and a turtle. The dolphins even swam right under the boat - really cool. The guides were great too, funny as anything and informative too. Would highly recommend!
That's amazing! We’re thrilled to hear you got to see dolphins up close and even a turtle. What a special experience! We're so glad you enjoyed and had fun. Hope to see you again soon!
Outstanding tour!!! Kayaking out to watch dolphins was an amazing experience. Additionally, Byron Bay was really picturesque location. The guides really made it the complete package with their humor and informative discussion about the dolphins in the bay.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing time kayaking with the dolphins. It really is such a special experience out on the water. And we couldn’t agree more, Byron Bay is a pretty stunning place to explore. Our guides will be so happy to hear your feedback, they love sharing their knowledge and a few laughs too! 😄 We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
An amazing adventure across the waves at main beach Byron Bay! having never done sea kayaking before our 2 guides made us feel relaxed and excited about the trip and had so much information and stories to tell. A bargain for 2 1/2 hours taking in the fabulous views from the ocean across to Mt Warning (Wollumbin) and the coast of Bungalung country, out to Julian rocks and Wategoes Beach what a treat ! We really enjoyed the song with our guides that brings the dolphins and whales to us that the local Arakwal custodians have shared with them., We saw rays skim across the water and a very inquisitive turtle and lots of fish .A small group created a really lovely atmosphere and great for making new friends .Celebrating my 70th birthday with my daughter was just magical and the guides made sure we were safe and supported . Don't miss out on experiencing Byron from the water I highly recommend this trip! and can't wait to go again during the whaling season.
Hi, thank you so much for sharing such a lovely review. We're truly honored you chose to celebrate your 70th birthday with us. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your 2 1/2 hours with us, and we'd be delighted and absolutely love to welcome you back during whale season for another Byron Bay adventure hey!
It’s an out and back be ready to. Arty your boats and stink a little after using the equipment like it’s been wet and not completely dry.
Thank you for your feedback! Our tours are designed as an out-and-back adventure, and yes getting a little wet is all part of the fun of ocean kayaking! We do our best to thoroughly rinse and dry our equipment, but we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Hope to see you again for another paddle!
Amazing experience. The guides were super friendly, informative of the wildlife, ocean and area. They were also very helpful! On my tour we saw dolphins turtles and sharks ! Couldn’t recommend them enough
We’re so glad you had an amazing time and got to see dolphins, turtles, and even sharks! Our team will love hearing this. Thank you so much for the recommendation and we hope to see you again!
