Perth: Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Sea Kayaking Tour
ID: GYG711329-1161954
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Paddle through crystal-clear Shoalwater Bay to Seal and Bird Islands on a guided full-day sea kayaking adventure from Perth including lunch. Look for dolphins, sea lions and sea birds.
Embark on a guided full-day sea kayaking adventure from Perth and get up close to the wildlife of Western Australia in the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Hop on a double kayak, paddle your way around scenic Shoalwater Bay, Seal Island and Bird Island; and look out for dolphins, cheeky Australian Sea Lions, and sea birds including Pelicans, Ospreys, Cormorants and Sea Eagles.
Enjoy a healthy beachside picnic lunch (included) prepared by your guide, before a hike to the Point Peron lookout and admire the breathtaking view over the marine park.
ITINERARY:
After a 45 minute drive south from Perth to Shoalwater Marine Park (a beautiful bay with several limestone islands), we introduce people to each other and the equipment. We use easy to paddle double kayaks with waterproof compartments.
Our first paddle is to Seal Island, a distance of approximately 1 kilometre, where we look at Australian Sea Lions. Under the conditions usually experienced (light easterly breeze) this section will take about 15 minutes.
Next we paddle approximately 2 kilometres (about 30 minute paddle) to Point Peron where we land and have an excellent picnic lunch. After this people can fall asleep under a tree or in the sun, snorkel, swim, do some more kayaking, or go exploring, whatever they wish.
Around 1:30pm we muster for the return to Australia, often rafting the boats up and sailing back if the winds are right. This is a distance of approximately 2.5 kilometres.
After packing the gear and changing into dry clothes (there is a toilet block at the start/finish point) we drive back to Perth, arriving approx 3.30pm.
Highlights
- Rivergods started in 1993 - the most experienced kayak tour operator in WA
- Paddle adventure to the islands of Shoalwater Bay in stable tandem sea kayaks
- Witness sea lions, pelicans, ospreys, cormorants, sea eagles and perhaps more!
- Enjoy a healthy and delicious picnic lunch on the beach
- Friendly guides with local marine knowledge. No paddling experience necessary.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothes suitable for kayaking and hiking
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun
Ensure to bring water and snacks for the day
Camera recommended for wildlife photography
Be prepared for physical activity including kayaking and hiking
Your tour starts 10am at the corner of Arcadia Drive and Gloucester Av, Shoalwater, in the carpark with the blue toilet block across from Manuel Towers B & B.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
