Rainforest Hideaway - Cape Tribulation bed and breakfast accommodation & sculpture trail in the Daintree rainforest of tropical north Queensland Australia
In Cape Tribulation there is simply no better way than an eco-friendly sea kayaking tour to explore the beaches, reefs and rainforests along the Daintree Coast.
Paddling along the coast in your sea kayak you will enjoy spectacular views and see how the two World Heritage Areas of the Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park meet eachother.
In north Queensland the sun sets behind the mountains and is best seen from the oceanThere are two sea kayak tour operators in Cape Tribulation; Cape Trib Paddletrek and Cape Tribulation Seakayaking, and Backcountry Bliss does tours to Snapper Island from Cape Kimberley with transfers from Port Douglas.
Cape Tribulation Beach, the departure point of the Cape Trib PaddletrekCape Trib Paddletrek sea kayaking tours depart every morning around 08:00 and again around 16:00 in the afternoon from Cape Tribulation Beach.
The morning tour gives you more time to explore, while the afternoon tour provides spectacular sunset views not seen by those on land, as the sun in north Queensland sets over the mountains, not over the ocean.Cape Tribulation Paddletrek has been running sea kayaking tours in Cape Tribulation for over 20 years and is owned and operated by Pete, who will provide you with expert instructions on how to paddle your kayak, and during the tour you he will share his indepth knowledge of local history and wildlife. As a long term resident and experienced scuba diving instructor who has spent years living and working in Cape Tribulation he knows the ocean like the back of his hand.
Animals encountered on these sea kayaking tours include sea turtles, sea eagles, sting rays, sometimes dolphins, dugongs, whales passing by on their north south migration path, and even the occasional cassowary on the beach!
There are several lengths of sea kayaking tours to choose from, and all the kayaking tours include free transfers from and to your accommodation, refreshments, instructions, and all equipment.
Sea kayaking in Cape Tribulation is absolutely the most low impact eco-friendly way to see the coastline of the Daintree National Park, and Cape Trib Paddletrek is proud to have been awarded eco-certification from Eco Tourism Australia.
Never been sea kayaking before ? No worries mate!
Seakayaking is easy, and Pete will show you how.Cost for the sea kayaking tours are $79.- for the morning trek, and $69.- for the sunset trek.
BOOK THE PADDLETREK HERE ONLINE WITH INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Myall Beach, the departure point of Cape Tribulation Seakayaking ToursCape Tribulation Seakayaking is based on Myall Beach and has tours at 08:00 in the morning and 15:00 in the afternoon.
The tours run for 2.5 hours and the cost is $60 per person. Children aged between 8 – 14 years of age $44
You will see the same amazing scenery, wildlife and sunsets here on this tour as described above.BOOK CAPE TRIB SEAKAYAKING HERE ONLINE WITH INSTANT CONFIRMATION
View from Alexandra Lookout to Snapper Island and the Coral SeaBackcountry Bliss picks up from Port Douglas and takes you across the Daintree river to Cape Kimberley, where you launch your kayaks and paddle out to beautiful Snapper Island. The island is totally unspoilt and undeveloped, apart from a pit toilet. There is some beautiful coloured reef around this island, great for snorkelling.
BOOK THE SNAPPER ISLAND SEA KAYAKING TOUR HERE ONLINE
Cape Kimberley Beach looks out over Snapper IslandYou can either book the first two tours above on arrival in Cape Trib or, if you'd like to book in advance, your host Rob will be happy to make arangements for you.
This way you can book your accommodation and sea kayaking tour all at the same time and only need to send your deposit or credit card details once.
If you have already booked your accommodation at Rainforest Hideaway you can at any time later easily book this trip and it will not be necessary to re-send your credit card details. (There is no extra booking fee, you pay exactly the same as when you'd go to the operator directly). To book or ask any other details on the tour send an email
Tour prices correct at time of publishing this website, no responsibility accepted for any changes by operator.
Recommended by: AmazingAustralia.com.au | CosmoTourist | Lonely Planet | Trip Advisor
Rainforest Hideaway Cape Tribulation Accommodation & Sculpture Trail - 109R Camelot Close, Cape Tribulation 4873, Australia Ph: 07-40980108