Stradbroke Island Kayak And Snorkeling Tour - Surfers Paradise

16 Reviews

Tour Information

Key Details

Mobile Voucher Accepted
Hotel pickup Available

Duration: 5 Hrs

Departure Time :
7am
Departure Details :
Your Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach hotel, or Broadwater Tourist Park (if using own transport)
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy :
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund

Overview

Paddle to South Stradbroke Island and keep a look out for dolphins and whales on this half-day Gold Coast kayak tour. Visit secluded islands, enjoy breakfast on the sands and go snorkeling with tropical fish off Wavebreak Island. Suitable for all fitness levels, the tour includes instruction for kayaking and snorkeling first-timers, plus an interpretive talk about the islands and their environment from your friendly guides.

Know More about this tour

Be picked up from your Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach hotel, or meet at the Broadwater Tourist Park if you have your own wheels. Then launch your kayak into Broadwater channel, warm and calm year-round.
While paddling across to South Stradbroke Island, look out for dolphins, turtles, colorful tropical fish and stingrays swimming nearby. Pelicans and sea eagles fly through the air, and if youre kayaking between May and November you might even see migrating whales!
The kayak tour takes you to two secluded islands, and includes a delicious continental breakfast on the beach. Spend an hour in the water off Wavebreak Island, and use the snorkel gear provided to swim underwater with tropical fish.
Stroll the fantastic surfing beach on South Stradbroke Island, and see if you can spot the islands golden wallaby, found nowhere else in Australia.
With equipment included, and led by knowledgeable local guides, this kayaking half-day tour is a great way to get the day started on the Gold Coast!

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Breakfast
Professional guide
Use of kayaks and snorkeling gears
Lifejacket

Exclusions

Drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Not recommended for child aged 5 and under

The tour requires a low to medium physical activity: not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions

Please bring: swimwear, sunglasses, footwear that can get wet (eg. thongs, sandals), hat, towel and sunblock

Everyone on this tour must be wearing a lifejacket. If you don't know how to swim, please notify the tour guide and wear your lifejacket at all times

Traveler Reviews

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Qiranw 13-Sep-2018

Highly recommended! Fun trip with a good guide too. But Kayaking is hard than I expected, does need a bit arm power.
Ally Munro 31-Mar-2018

A good value for money morning trip. Our guide was very friendly and helpful.
Samkwancy 20-Apr-2017

This was a relaxing tour and our friendly guide made the trip extra fun. However, the snorkeling fell through as we can barely see anything underwater and it's a shame we couldn't get notified about the condition earlier since the cyclone happened a while back.
Jordan L 03-Jun-2016

Super great fun!
Anita W 16-Jan-2016

It was great fun - guide had a great sense of humour
John F 03-Nov-2015

Great trip. Only downside was the snorkling was in silty water and left not much to see. Would recommend it still.
Nicole Q 29-Mar-2015

Was a wonderful relaxing morning. Wasn't a very strenuous kayak, but me personally having a bad back did feel it but having my partner paddle a lot was good. The beach at south Stradie was stunning! didn't see any wallabies did see other animals. The visability in the water wasnt wonderful but wa ...
Alister S 08-Mar-2015

Had a great time - Steve is very knowledgeable about the area and snorkelling was a blast as well.
Shannon B 06-Mar-2015

Loved our morning kayaking and snorkelling in the sea. Steve is an awesome and enthusiastic guide! Add this activity to your 'must-do' list while on the Gold Coast!!
Ronette S 31-Jan-2015

Good communication with the provider, easy to get the hang of it. Don't expect a hot breakfast. We saw dolphins even. very happy with this and enjoyed it immensely.