Cheapest Kayak tours, by price (updated daily)
13 trips from $79, live prices, sorted cheapest first.
- Prices checked every day
- 1 below RRP and every other site we checked
- Up to 4.8 on Google
- Price Match Promise
Brunswick River Nature Kayak Tour
2 hrs · 4.8
from$79
Double Island Point Dolphin Kayak & Beach 4WD Tour from Noosa
6 Hours · 4.8 Save $13
from$159
Rainbow Beach Turtle View Kayak Tour
2 Hours · 4.8
from$99
Short answer: The cheapest kayak tour today (28 October 2026) is Brunswick River Nature Kayak Tour at $79 per person. Day trips start at $79; multi-day trips at $739. All 13 run from $79 to $739. The middle half cost $88 to $159. 1 is below the RRP and every other booking site we checked today.
Updated from our live booking system. Per person, AUD.
Every kayak tour we sell, by price
Dolphin kayaking in Byron Bay, the Noosa Everglades, Rainbow Beach and Double Island Point, a Surfers Paradise sunset paddle and two days on the Abel Tasman coast, sorted by today's from-price. "Costs extra" quotes each listing's own exclusions; travel insurance is never included.
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Brunswick River Nature Kayak Tour
4.8 from 515 Google reviews
- Calm, high-tide paddle on the Brunswick River
- Sea birds & native wildlife
Costs extra: Transport to the meeting point
From, per person $79Book now -
Brisbane River Kayak Tour, 1.5 Hours
Departs Kangaroo Point
- Paddle under the Story Bridge
- Past Southbank and the Botanic Gardens
No extra costs listed
From, per person $79Book now (pick a date) -
Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Kayak Tour, Port Adelaide, 3 Hours
Departs Port Adelaide
- Mangrove creeks in the Dolphin Sanctuary
- Paddle past shipwrecks in the Ships Graveyard
No extra costs listed
From, per person $79Book now (pick a date) -
Akaroa Crater Sea Kayak Safari
Departs Akaroa
- Guided sea kayak inside an extinct volcano crater
- Akaroa marine reserve's bays and inlets
No extra costs listed
From, per person $88Book now (pick a date) -
Surfers Paradise Sunset Kayak Tour
Departs Gold Coast
- Guided sunset paddle on the calm Nerang River
- Surfers Paradise skyline at dusk
No extra costs listed
From, per person $89Book now (pick a date) -
Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
4.8 from 515 Google reviews
- Cape Byron Marine Park by kayak
- Dolphins year-round · turtles · whales in season
Costs extra: Transport to the meeting point
From, per person $99Book now -
Kayak with the Dolphins Tour
4.4 from 309 Google reviews
- Dolphins at Wategos Beach
- Sighting guarantee or return free
No extra costs listed
From, per person $99Book now (pick a date) -
Rainbow Beach Turtle View Kayak Tour
4.8 from 641 TripAdvisor reviews
- Guided paddle through the mangroves of Pelican Bay
- Turtles, stingrays, seabirds and crabs
No extra costs listed
From, per person $99Book now (pick a date) -
Morning Dolphin Kayak and Snorkel Tour, Gold Coast
Departs Gold Coast
- Dolphins, turtles and stingrays on the water
- Snorkel off Wavebreak Island
Costs extra: Wetsuit hire ($5 per person on the day)
From, per person $119Book now (pick a date) -
Double Island Point Dolphin Kayak & Beach 4WD Tour from Noosa
4.8 from 641 TripAdvisor reviews
- Guided sea kayak with wild dolphins
- 4WD drive up Teewah Beach
No extra costs listed
From, per person $159 RRP $172Book now (pick a date) -
Noosa Everglades Guided Kayak Day Trip
Departs Elanda Point
- Full-day guided paddle, 8:30am to 3pm
- Expedition sea kayaks
Costs extra: Return transfers from Noosa (available at extra cost, booked separately)
From, per person $189Book now (pick a date) -
Rangitoto Island Sunset Sea Kayak, Auckland
Departs St Heliers Bay, Auckland
- Guided sea kayak across the Waitematā Harbour
- Summit hike on Rangitoto, Auckland's youngest volcano
No extra costs listed
From, per person $198Book now (pick a date) -
Abel Tasman Two Day Kayak Classic
4.5 from 657 TripAdvisor reviews
- Two days of guided sea kayaking
- Beachside campsite overnight
Costs extra: Transport (choose the relevant transport add-on when you book)
From, per person $739 $370/dayBook now (pick a date)
Reviews from real travellers
Public reviews of the operators who run these tours, shown as excerpts with the source on each.
"We had a wonderful kayaking experience on the Brunswick River last weekend. Our guide shared a lot of the Indigenous history with us, which as locals was great to learn because some of it, we had not been aware of before. We were very lucky to have the tour all to ourselves. We would highly recommend this to anyone wanting an authentic, peaceful, local experience."
"It was a lovely day to be on the 'brown snake'—the Brisbane River. The guide was very nice and gave a clear briefing. For me, as a complete beginner at kayaking, it was very easy to do. The ride was the perfect length, not too long, not too short."
"Getting to go through the mangroves and seeing the shipwrecks and the dolphins was an amazing way to spend a day."
"Excellent tour. We saw dolphins, fish and sting rays. … was amazing tour guide, so happy and funny, making us feel very safe and comfortable. Very knowledgeable of beautiful Queensland! Would 100% recommend"
"Amazing experience kayaking with whales and dolphins coming past us, it was truly exhilarating and very special. Perfect way to start the morning!"
"We had a leisurely paddle, saw dolphins playing and even a turtle. In the process we had dolphins surfing the wave mere metres from us. A truly incredible experience."
Below the RRP and every other booking site
Each tour here is below its RRP and below every other Australian booking site we check for it. We re-check every day; a tour drops off this list the moment anyone sells it for less.
| Tour | RRP | Our price | You save | Checked | |
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| RRP · $172 | Our price · $159 | You save · $13 | Checked · Operator + 2 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now |
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What's included, and what costs extra
Grouped from each listing's own inclusions. Travel insurance is never included.
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9 / 13
include gear and equipment
Which ones
Brisbane River Kayak Tour, 1.5 Hours, Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Kayak Tour, Port Adelaide, 3 Hours, Akaroa Crater Sea Kayak Safari, Kayak with the Dolphins Tour, Rainbow Beach Turtle View Kayak Tour, Morning Dolphin Kayak and Snorkel Tour, Gold Coast, Double Island Point Dolphin Kayak & Beach 4WD Tour from Noosa, Noosa Everglades Guided Kayak Day Trip, Rangitoto Island Sunset Sea Kayak, Auckland.
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5 / 13
include some meals or snacks
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1 / 13
includes accommodation
Which ones
5 of 13 listings name a cost that isn't in the price; each card shows it under "Costs extra".
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Kayak tours prices: your questions
What is the cheapest kayak tour?
Brunswick River Nature Kayak Tour at $79 per person is the lowest-priced kayak tour on this page today. The lowest-priced multi-day trip is Abel Tasman Two Day Kayak Classic at $739.
What costs extra on the day?
5 of 13 listings name a cost not in the price, such as transport to the meeting point; wetsuit hire ($5 per person on the day). The table shows each one; the tour page has the full list.
Is it cheaper to book Kayak tours direct with the operator?
Not for the 1 tour in our lowest-price table: each is below its RRP and every other booking site we checked (biggest saving off RRP: Double Island Point Dolphin Kayak & Beach 4WD Tour from Noosa, $13 less). For the rest, our Price Match Promise applies if you find the identical trip cheaper.
What's included in the price of Kayak tours?
It depends on the trip. Of the 13 we sell: 9 include gear and equipment; 5 include some meals or snacks; 1 includes accommodation. Each tour page lists exactly what's included and what isn't.
How do I get the cheapest price on Kayak tours?
Each "from" price above is the trip's lowest-priced date and room, so pick a date that shows that price on the tour page. The 1 tour marked "Lowest price we've found" is below the RRP and every other booking site we checked today. Found the identical trip cheaper on another Australian booking site? Send us the link and we'll do our best to beat it (our Price Match Promise).
Are prices per person?
Yes, per person in AUD, the lowest price for each trip. Rooms, cabins and dates that cost more are priced on each tour page.