The 15 Kayaking & Rafting Trips in Australia That Earn Their Price

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Starting at Coral Sea Marina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

Review of Ocean Rafting from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, fast boat rides, guided walks, and reef snorkeling.

“We booked the southern lights tour (which allows for more time at Whitehaven Beach) and it was so much fun! The windy conditions made the boat ride thrilling and exciting. Bernie (the boat driver) and Hailey (our guide) had lots of persRead more”

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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

2.Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,899 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise, photograph the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then enjoy coffee and a pastry for $119.

“Absolutely incredible morning with an energetic team! Everything is super well-organised and its so much fun, couldn't recommend enough! (Bring sunnies!)”

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Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

3.Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,596 reviews · from $91

Raft Barron River rapids near Cairns with expert guides, rainforest views, hotel pickup, and beginner-friendly Grade II and III adventure.

“Exciting.. we enjoyed the whole experience. The guide is very experience. We can see the teamwork among the guides. We like our guide Hayden.”

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Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

4.The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,207 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63

Paddle Byron Bay’s volcanic reefs, spot dolphins and turtles, learn local stories, and surf a kayak back to shore for $63.

“I had a great experience, got to see dolphins up close on kayaks and whales in the near distance too. The guides were all very enthusiastic and overall great.”

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Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

5.Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 869 reviews · 2 hours · from $126

Paddle past the Sydney Opera House and under Harbour Bridge at sunrise, with LED kayaks, guide photos, coffee, and breakfast included.

“We had an amazing experience this morning! The guides are really knowledgable and it was a good balance of kayaking and stopping to hear about Sydney and the harbour. The guides took some great photos and the pace was chilled enough to take photos of your own along the way too. The breakfast at the end was also delicious!”

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Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting

6.Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $142

Raft 40-plus rapids through Tully Gorge rainforest, with expert guides, Cairns pickup, and a pub meal included.

“Had a great time. Rapids were fun. Totally worth it. Theres a 2 hour drive to get there. I lost my go pro in the water. Gentlemen enjoy treasure hunting!!”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

7.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast combines wreck snorkeling, clear kayaks, sandboarding, 4WD travel, lunch, and useful planning tips.

“The staff was super nice and kind. Lunch was okay- was a buffer burrito making lunch. We felt super rushed and did not have time at each spot. There was a strong current pushing us away from the ship wreck site so it was difficult but it was so crowded we were literally on top of one another snorkeling. Was an okay adventure.”

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Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

8.Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Paddle Adelaide’s mangrove creeks, spot wild dolphins and shipwrecks, and learn about a fragile marine ecosystem on this gentle three-hour kayak tour.

“Fantastic experience - though we didn’t see dolphins we loved kayaking through the mangroves and seeing this unique ecosystem. I’m also happy the company don’t use bait or sounds to tempt the dolphins, as they should be free in their own habitats. Brayden was a great guide, friendly and informative.”

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Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting

9.Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 492 reviews · 150 minutes - 6 hours · from $81

Review of Barron Gorge rafting near Cairns, with Grade 2 and 3 rapids, rainforest views, prices, timing, safety, and practical tips.

“Since the Barron gorge was closed, we have to switched to another river. It wasn’t as thrill for a white water rafting, but the guides did their best to the activity fun. We was there from the cruise ship and will have to be back by 6pm. Our guide Henna and the driver did their best to get us back on time. We really appreciate their efforts.”

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Hobart Kayak Tour

10.Hobart Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · from $179

Review of Hobart Kayak Tour: paddle the Derwent, see Battery Point, enjoy fish and chips afloat, and choose a short or full-day trip.

“Great weather , easy course and not to strenuous. Also probably had the best fish and chips from the takeaway places in the vicinity. Saw the guide and her father the next day on a totally unrelated tour and they stopped for a quick chat too.”

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