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Brunswick River Nature Kayak Tour

A calm, crystal-clear high-tide paddle just north of Byron. No experience needed.

A gentle two-hour paddle on the Brunswick River, one of the most beautiful river systems in NSW. Tours run on high tide when the water is calm and crystal-clear, glide past sea birds and native wildlife, pause to swim, and soak up the quiet just north of Byron. No fitness or experience needed and even non-swimmers can join.

⭑ 4.8 515 Google reviews 📍 Brunswick Heads ⏱ 2 hrs · gentle river paddle 👥 Small group 🔥 Chill

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Why you'll love it

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    Calm, high-tide paddle on the Brunswick River

  2. 2

    Sea birds & native wildlife

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    Non-swimmers welcome · no experience needed

  4. 4

    Professional photos · qualified lifeguard guides

Itinerary at a glance

1 Day 1 · On the river

Meet at 38 South Beach Road, Brunswick Heads and paddle out on the high tide with your guides, a gentle-paced two hours past sea birds and wildlife, with a chance to pause and swim along the riverbank.

What's included

✓ What's included

  • Guided kayak tour of the Brunswick River
  • Professional photos of your tour
  • Qualified ocean-lifeguard guides

✕ Not included

  • ✕Transport to the meeting point
  • ✕Gratuities

Common questions about this trip

  • Is this suitable for beginners?
    Yes, it's a gentle, high-tide paddle with no fitness or experience required, and even non-swimmers can join. Qualified ocean-lifeguard guides are with you throughout.

  • Where does it leave from?
    The Brunswick Heads Scout Hall, 38 South Beach Road, Brunswick Heads, about 15 minutes north of Byron Bay. Tours run daily on the high tide, so the start time changes day to day: pick your day and we confirm the time with you by email.

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    Changes and cancellations need at least 24 hours notice, sent in writing. Cancelling more than 24 hours before gives a 100% refund. Inside 24 hours, or for a no-show, there is no refund. If the operator cancels because of unsafe wind or swell, a 100% refund is given on direct bookings. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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What travellers say

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The operator's track record

4.8 on Google · 515 reviews

Review excerpts below are from Tripadvisor.

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"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."
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Tanya P

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"We had a great time on the Brunswick Heads River Tour. We spent two hours exploring the river with …, who was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The pace was perfect, and by the end we all felt relaxed and refreshed."
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Ellen

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"The kit was all good. The guides were great. Good Comms. Good banter. Hearded the group well without being upset."
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Arty

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