Gold Coast Kayaking Half Day Tour - Snorkeling, Dolphins, Aboriginal Culture Combo with Balunjali
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Kayaking, snorkeling, dolphins, Aboriginal culture
This is the greatest natural adventure on the Gold Coast
Four tours in one.
Finalist Top 20 BEST AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCES 2009 by Travelling in Australia Magazine.
Breathe in the fresh air, and soak up the wonderful scenery as your guided kayak group paddles a short way across the calm blue water to Wavebreak Island. Marvel at the array of sea-life - dolphins, stingray and birdlife you may encounter along the way.
Now it is time to immerse yourself in the warm waters, snorkel straight off the sandy beach, feed the sub-tropical fish, swim, or soak up the sun from the golden shoreline of Wavebreak Island - the choice is yours.
Next, a hearty appetite is rewarded with a traditional Aussie billy tea breakfast on the beach - fresh fruit and tasty damper bread served with traditional fruit jam and billy tea, whilst your guide shares ancient stories about the island.
Your guide will awaken your senses to the nature that surrounds you and help you discover bush tucker as he paints a picture of the aboriginals, land and wildlife as it has been for thousands of years.
Now it's time to explore with your guide and participate in a mock hunt for the Golden Swamp Wallay (unique to this island), discover other wildlife in its natural habitat and experience anicent Aboriginal ceremony.
The paddle home, although just 30 minutes, provides the time to reflect on this awesome adventure and your newfound insight into an ancient culture.
Reviews
from A
Nightmare. Repeatedly tried to get hold of the company via email to organise a transfer from the hotel, with no reply at all. Trying via the phone once in the Gold Coast was also difficult. Ended up booking the transfer 2 days before, only to wait unsuccesfully for it - we had apparently been booked on the wrong day. The kayak company did not really seem to care, but said he would organise our refund for us. Two weeks later and we have heard nothing.
from A
Nightmare. Repeatedly tried to get hold of the company via email to organise a transfer from the hotel, with no reply at all. Trying via the phone once in the Gold Coast was also difficult. Ended up booking the transfer 2 days before, only to wait unsuccesfully for it - we had apparently been booked on the wrong day. The kayak company did not really seem to care, but said he would organise our refund for us. Two weeks later and we have heard nothing.
from A
Nightmare. Repeatedly tried to get hold of the company via email to organise a transfer from the hotel, with no reply at all. Trying via the phone once in the Gold Coast was also difficult. Ended up booking the transfer 2 days before, only to wait unsuccesfully for it - we had apparently been booked on the wrong day. The kayak company did not really seem to care, but said he would organise our refund for us. Two weeks later and we have heard nothing.
from Merryn
Whole family (Dad, Mum and 3 teenages) rate this activity very highly. Great experience regarding introduction to aboriginal culture, very best of team (welcoming and patient!) to guide us over the sea in kayaks and host us to a wonderful spread of food and billy tea! Hand feeding fish and snorkeling a fanastic experience. Hunting and tracking wallaby and wildlife cool fun! Am recommending our travel agent list this activity as a must do for kiwi's of all ages. Would love to do this experience a second time!
Included In Price
Your half day tour includes:
- return transfers,
- your guided kayak tour to Wavebreak and South Stradbroke Island,
- bush survival,
- wallaby tracking
- sumptuous traditional Aussie billy tea breakfast
Participant Guidelines
Balunjali Tours operates daily and are suitable for all fitness levels and ages including accompanied children 8 – 14 years. Children 6 – 7 years are on request. Our kayaks are "sit on top", tri-hull with a low centre of gravity which makes them extremely stable - and self draining so the kayak does not hold water. In addition your Balunjali tour guide will provide you with a "trip plan" - including paddling and water safety information before your tour commences, so you'll be confident and at ease even if you have never kayaked before. In addition a Personal Floatation Device is provided and Balunjali Tour Guides are qualified sea kayak instructors.
WHAT TO BRING
Swimmers, wettable footwear, sunglasses, hat DRINK BOTTLE, towel and sunscreen
Price Valid For
15 person
Booking Notes
Children's prices for accompanied children up to and including 14 years.
Complimentary transfers by Balunjali modern air-conditioned mini-coach are available for our tour guests staying at all hotels along the coast from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin. For guests staying in other areas of the Gold Coast, transfers are on request and a small charge may apply. Transfers must be requested at the time of booking at least 24 hours ahead of your tour date, details for contact provided upon booking. Complimentary transfers from major centres like Robina train station and Coolangatta airport for pre-booked groups are also available upon request.
Departure Time
Pick-up: 0700 or if self driving, please arrive by 0730 sharp. Tour return 1200
Numbers on the day
This tour is for everyone - singles, couples, families and groups. From the young to the young at heart - you'll have a fabulous time. An average of 12 - 20 people on each tour means it’s small enough to be personal. And even if you're travelling alone, you'll have a fabulous day with great company.
Weather Exceptions
In the unlikely event of severe weather, we reserve the right to change the location and/or vary the tour experience, or in extreme weather conditions, we will offer you an alternate date or a full refund
Meeting Point
Tours depart from Main Beach: follow the Gold Coast Highway north, turn into Waterways Drive and then into Seaworld Drive. Follow Seaworld Drive (past Seaworld) and turn left into Muriel Henchman Drive to the car parking area and boat ramp.
Please call 07 5533 8527 for reconfirmations or to arrange transfers.
Location
Muriel Henchman Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast Queensland 4219 Australia