The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Find out why we have been voted best Eco Tour in New South Wales 2 years running. Owned and operated by a born and bred local. Take the opportunity to explore the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean surrounding Byron Bay on our fully guided Sea Kayak Tour. Connect with Mother Nature, take in the clean salty air and have the chance to see our local wild dolphin population along with sea turtles and in migration season the majestic humpback whales whilst kayaking. Three species of Sea Turtles live in Byron Bay, help us look for some of these beautiful creatures on our kayak tours. In summer look for Rays as well, the warm water from Queensland brings a new array of wildlife into Byron Bay, PLEASE NOTE: We are in New South Wales, check your timezones, in summer months NSW and QLD have different timezones. It is your responsibility to arrive on time, no swaps or refunds are given for late arrivals.
What‘s Included
Local guides, trained to the highest standards. Long term local staff, the benefit of experience
All Kayaking & Safety equipment. Super Stable Double Sit on Top Kayaks
Beginners & Non-Swimmers are welcome, not recommended for people with phobia of water
Kayak lesson on the beach before you start. You will need some physical fitness to partake this tour
Wetsuits available to keep you warm in cooler months
Our promise - if you don't see a Dolphin, Turtle or Whale you can paddle again for free
Free Photos for download. Check our Facebook timeline for your tour photos uploaded in high res.
Alcoholic drinks
Pick Up / Drop Off
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Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
Byron Bay Kayak Tour: Sea Kayak in Beautiful Byron Bay. Look for wild dolphins, turtles and in migration season Humpback Whales
Reviews
251 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience!
vincentaM3059MZ,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So many things about the trip were fantastic, so despite no dolphins, it was sublime and we definitely recommend going:)
Brilliant tour!!
113siennag,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This wasn’t something I would normally do but my partner wanted to but honestly I’m so glad we did this. Even though we only saw one turtle and two fooling for a few seconds the experience was unmatched. You get to see the pure clearness and beautiful blues of the sea and all the reefs below while getting all the knowledge the guides have. On top of that the guide were brilliant, very friendly, funny and amazing people. We had this boy kayden with us in the tour and he was absolutely amazing for a little one and was so helpful. Would recommend this tour for anyone thinking of doing it.
Excellent Experience
Nathan A,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The kayaking experience was fantastic. The guides were enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the area, taking us to the hotspots throughout the bay.
Highly recommend for all ages
Jennifer M,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic kayak experience. We booked this kayak trip somewhat last minute and had a group of nine with three children. The guides were extremely accommodating and great with our 7 and 9 year olds. We saw a few dolphins, but behind each of the trip was the views from the water looking into the coast. Also, the guides made the entire experience so fun. Highly recommend for all ages!
Great Wildlife- a few miserable crew members who sucked the joy out of it- I recommend the company further down 👍
Joe K,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The wildlife was the best part of this kayak tour in Byron Bay — we saw dolphins, a sea turtle, and even a leopard shark, which was genuinely special. What let it down was the tone and strictness from some staff, which made it feel far less like a relaxed nature paddle and more like a drill. Early on, I paddled about 4 metres away from the group — not to wander off, just to avoid everyone paddling on top of each other. A staff member responded rudely with “do you want to go back?” and then again “are you sure because I can take you back”. That felt unnecessary and embarrassing given how minor it was. Later, I saw a friend who was with a different company further down the beach. Their vibe looked much more relaxed. When I asked if I could paddle over briefly to say hi (around 20 metres), a team member (Archie/Alfie) replied with attitude: “that’s not your group so no.” It came across as curt rather than safety-focused. The crew were also extremely insistent that everyone stay tightly packed, and claimed that if we weren’t all right next to each other it would scare off the dolphins. That explanation doesn’t really hold up: Wildlife guidelines focus on not chasing, surrounding, or harassing dolphins, keeping safe minimum distances, moving slowly and parallel, and not cutting across their path. These rules are about how boats behave around the animals, not about kayakers being packed tightly next to each other. Dolphins are disturbed by speed, repeated close approaches, being boxed in, or prolonged interaction, particularly from motorised vessels. A kayak group can be spread out and still be low-impact, as long as paddlers stay calm, quiet, and keep proper distance from the dolphins. So while staying “in the same general area” for safety makes sense, using “the dolphins will be scared off” as the reason for zero spacing between paddlers felt like a stretch. Finally, the lead kayak talked almost nonstop for the full two hours, which might suit some people, but being forced to sit right beside him made it more tiring than peaceful. Overall: incredible wildlife, but the team attitude and overly controlling approach took the joy out of it. If you want a calmer, more positive vibe, I’d recommend checking out the operators further down the beach where the crews seem much more laid back 👍 Not normally someone to leave a review however I felt with a more relaxed and positive crew this could have been a genuinely amazing experience.
It’s was fun! It’s not...
Elena L,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s was fun! It’s not three hours and there are no free photos. Our tour guide was very entertaining and the kayaking was beautiful.
Great tour, nice staf, beautiful coast with dolphines
Anouk B,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great!! Good vibes. And we saw dolphines 🤩 if you are in Byron Bay do this tour you will love it
Dolphins!
jackwU9344QZ,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with friendly guides who are very knowledgeable on the culture of the surrounds. The tour we had was entirely tandem kayaks (2x people per kayak). Anyone going individual are paired up with others or with the guides.
Wonderful tour
Bernie4321,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great crew. Friendly from the off. The team meet and greet everyone. You are fully informed and all feel included. Great humour and banter throughout the trip, we are in our early 60’s so age not a barrier to a fabulous experience, saw dolphins and turtles. It is well worth doing this tour.
Dad and lad Kayaking
peter b,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hard work Really enjoyable Plenty of breaks as the padding is quite strenuous Really nice weather Wildlife was great The guys were very helpful and give us plenty of sunscreen
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