Canoeing and Kayaking in various Queensland locations – Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and right up north in Cairns.
What’s the difference between a canoe and a kayak? A canoe is usually open topped and is propelled with a single bladed paddle. You sit or kneel in a canoe. A kayak is propelled by a double bladed paddle. Kayaks usually have a closed top and you sit in the kayak. There are different shaped kayaks for using in different types of water.
Here are some kayak tours and experience vouchers.
Sea Kayaking Fitzroy Island, Cairns Paddle the unspoilt shores of Fitzroy Island in this one-day sea kayak adventure. The island is covered in lush rainforest that descends dramatically into crystal clear water. (from Adrenaline)
Sea Kayaking Noosa, Ocean Tour Explore Noosa National Park on this Sea Kayaking Ocean Tour. See the amazing marine life that inhabits Laguna Bay, and learn about lava rock formation millions of years old. (from Adrenaline)
Walkabout Creek Kayak Hire, The Gap
Take a break from the city and enjoy a leisurely kayak hire, on the beautiful Enoggera Reservoir just 12km from the city. Surrounded by nature, you will have the opportunity to paddle at your own pace for 1 to 2 hours. All hires include safety equipment and a briefing prior to departure.
Great Keppel Island Monkey Beach Guided Kayak Tour, Rockhampton
Explore the beauty of the Southern Great Barrier Reef with GKI Adventures guided kayak tour to the stunning Monkey Beach. Jump aboard Keppel Konnections for a 30 minute ferry journey to the magnificent Great Keppel Island. ExperienceGKI Adventures local history as you kayak through the bays to reach the coral reef. Upon arrival, grab your included snorkel and fins and explore the azure blue waters of the Keppel bay – spot the Nemo fish and turtles for family bragging rights! Morning tea will refresh your energy after your snorkel for a short walk over to the Aboriginal midden site – listen to stories and anecdotes around the native Woppaburra tribe before your paddle back to Fisherman’s beach.
1-Hour Single or Double Kayak Hire on Golden Beach, Caloundra, Caloundra
Kayak the crystal clear waters of the Pumicestone Passage and visit the Bribie Island National Park surrounds. Bribie Island is one of the largest sand islands in the world and although it is just a few hundred meters paddle from Caloundra and Golden Beach, it is a world away in natural beauty and solitude. Feel like an explorer as you discover new beaches and lagoons where only boaters and very keen swimmers can venture. See what wildlife you can spot on the trip: stingrays, soldier crabs, kangaroos and a myriad of sea birds on either your single or double kayak.
2-Day Moreton Island Tour from Brisbane or Gold Coast with Optional Nighttime Kayaking, Brisbane
Visit Moreton Island for an amazing 2-day experience of diverse activities on one of the largest sand islands in the world. With an experienced guide, you’ll explore the island, from the surreal Tangalooma Wrecks to the oldest lighthouse in Queensland at Cape Moreton. Enjoy an adrenaline-packed sandboarding experience, and admire the beauty of Honeymoon Bay, North Point and the Champagne Pools. Plus, you have the chance to add on an incredible nighttime kayaking tour in a transparent kayak with LED lights that illuminate the ocean. Meals are included; transportation is available from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast; three options of accommodation are available to suit your budget.
Instructed Kayaking Tour, Brisbane
Take a break from the city and enjoy a peaceful kayak on the beautiful Enoggera Reservoir just 12km from the city. Immersed in nature, our instructors will guide you along the water as you experience the calm waters and wonderful wildlife along the reservoir. All hires include safety equipment, a briefing prior to departure, and full or part guidance by qualified instructors (depending on your choice of tour).