The 5 Best Snorkeling and Kayaking Trips in Australia

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

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

Review of the Moreton Island day trip from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, with transparent kayaking, wreck snorkeling, sandboarding, lunch, and practical tips.

“3 activities in a day (Sandboarding, Kayaking and Snorkeling), Plenty of fish swimming along with us Perfect day tour on a sunny day, The ferry is big enough so no worry about seasick A bit frustrated with going to the sand dune as our bus was often stopped by many oncoming 4WD cars on narrow roads”

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2.Gold Coast: Wave Break Island Kayaking & Snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63Best value

Kayak across the Gold Coast Broadwater, snorkel Wave Break Island, spot marine life, and enjoy snacks, photos, and local stories for $63.

“We really had a great time with Angel. He was funny, kind and professional. Above all he has amazing photo making skills. Highly recommended for something to do in Gold Coast!!!”

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3.Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 318 reviews · from $63

Review the Gold Coast’s 2.5-hour kayak and snorkel tour to Wave Break Island, with practical tips on tides, fitness, gear, guides, and value.

“Great tour and lovely guides (Caroline and Nelson?). Perfect distance of kayaking, walking och a good amount of time for snorkling. Good communication before trip.”

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4.Turtle Tour – Ningaloo Reef Half Day Sea Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $107Top rated

Review of Exmouth’s 3.5-hour Ningaloo kayak and snorkel tour, with turtles, rays, reef sharks, gear, transfers, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The marine life and how amazing the reef looked. Was surprised to be able to see the amount of marine life from turtles, stingrays and plenty of different fish. Loved the break for a healthy snack too. Liked hearing the guilds knowledge about the marine life.”

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5.Whitsunday Islands Sailing, SUP & Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6 hours · from $162

Sail the Whitsundays aboard Wings III for snorkelling, SUP, kayaking, gourmet food and small-group comfort near Hook Island.

“This was an excellent trip! The team were fun & professional. Great range of activities to suit everyone. Would recommend this trip”

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