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Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tours

Discover the Gold Coast with Australian Kayaking Adventures – your local kayaking and snorkelling specialists for over 24 years.

Experience the beauty of the Gold Coast Broadwater with our guided dolphin kayaking and snorkelling tours, exploring the waters around Wave Break Island. Paddle in stable, easy-to-use sit-on-top kayaks, enjoy spectacular coastal scenery and keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life along the way.

Whether you’re visiting the Gold Coast for the first time, planning a family adventure or looking for fun things to do near Surfers Paradise, our friendly, experienced guides make kayaking enjoyable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.

Choose from our morning kayaking and snorkelling adventures, scenic river kayaking tours, sunset kayaking experiences and stand-up paddleboarding.

Book your Gold Coast kayaking adventure today and discover why exploring the waterways is one of the most memorable things to do on the Gold Coast!

Morning Dolphin Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

  • Paddle Gold Coast’s tranquil Southern Moreton Bay waters of the Broadwater.
  • Snorkel and swim with hundreds of Sub-tropical fish.
  • Delicious beachside light continental breakfast.
  • We spot dolphins around 80% of our tours.

3 hrs from $119

Surfers Paradise Sunset Kayak Adventure

  • Departs and returns to Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise.
  • Learn to kayak with your tour guide.
  • Relax as you kayak past the homes of the rich & famous.
  • Kayak to Macintosh Island and get photos with the local peacocks.
  • Marvel at the beautiful Surfers Paradise skyline from the water.

1.5 hrs from $89

Kayak & Stand Up Paddle board
Hire Budds Beach

  • Hire from Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise.
  • Single or Double Kayaks Available.
  • Modern Stand-Up Paddle boards.

2 hr from $55

Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour

  • Paddle on Gold Coast’s tranquil waters.
  • Beginner-friendly with expert guides.
  • Visit Macintosh Island’s peaceful waterways and birdlife.
  • Premium Stand-Up Paddle Boards.
  • Suitable for ages 12+.

1.5 hr from $89

About Us

Located on the beautiful Gold Coast, our kayaking and snorkel tours are ran on the pristine Southern Moreton Bay waters of the Broadwater, where we regularly sight all kinds of Marine life (eg Dolphins 80%, Turtles, Stingrays) and Hundreds of sub-tropical fish right off the beach.

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Kayaking and snorkelling were so much fun. Could not recommend Steve enough. Awesome day out, will definitely be going again!!

Lily Mirabito
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Awesome fun. Enjoyed the kayaking and excellent family activity. Snorkelling was a highlight. Lots of colourful fish. Friendly staff and beautiful spot. Thanks to Steve and his team for a great day.

Sarah Gardiner
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What a wonderful experience especially during the sunset. Nick was a great instructor keeping the entire trip fun. Would highly recommend it.

Mohammed Tambawala
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My partner and I had an awesome day today kayaking and snorkelling with Steve. Steve is a great friendly Aussie bloke with so much knowledge of the area and a great sense of humour! We were lucky enough to see a Dugong! Thanks so much Steve for making today the highlight of our holiday! 🙂

Alexandra
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It was very fun and an eventful day. Shaun and the team were fantastic. Very good experience. Highly recommend for families and people without any kayak or snorkel experience

Gunjan Trivedi