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Kayak with the Dolphins Tour

Paddle to Australia's most easterly point, with a see-a-dolphin-or-come-back-free guarantee.

Sea kayak from Clarks Beach along the Cape to Wategos, where Byron's resident dolphins hang out, with kayak surfing on the way home and a see-a-dolphin-or-return-free guarantee.

⭑ 4.4 309 Google reviews 📍 Byron Bay ⏱ 2 Hours, 30 Minutes 👥 Up to 32 🔥 Active

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Overview

Byron Bay's dolphins live here year-round, and the best seat for meeting them is a sea kayak at water level, close enough to hear the exhale when they surface. This tour launches through the surf at Clarks Beach and follows the coastline out to Cape Byron, Australia's most easterly point, with the pod's favourite haunt at Wategos Beach along the way.

The wildlife maths is generous: dolphins and turtles are regulars, whales cruise past from May to November, and the operator backs it with a genuine guarantee, no dolphin or whale sighting, and you come back free. The return leg adds the adrenaline course: kayak surfing Byron's famous waves back to the beach, which is exactly as fun and as dignified as it sounds.

All safety gear is included, wetsuits, life jackets, helmets, with tour photos shared free afterwards. And then the closer: snacks on the sand while you swap dolphin stories.

Why you'll love it

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    Dolphins at Wategos Beach

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    Sighting guarantee or return free

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    Surf your kayak back in

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    Whales May to November

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    All gear and photos included

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    Dolphins and turtles year-round

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What's included

✓ What's included

  • All safety gear and equipment including life jackets, wetsuits and helmets.
  • Access to tour photos (shared free online)
  • Kayak surfing
  • Wildlife guarantee: if you don’t see a dolphin or a whale (during whale season) you can come again for free!

Common questions about this trip

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    The operator's FAQ states a 24 hour cancellation policy: you are charged in full if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or do not arrive. Guests who arrive late (after the 15 minute check-in) cannot join and are not refunded. If no dolphins or whales are sighted you can rejoin free of charge, but there are no refunds. 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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The operator's track record

4.4 on Google · 309 reviews

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"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."
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Chris B

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"One of the best day of my life !! We saw 3 whales really close up and dolphins everywhere! The instructors were so lovely, and there were only three of us — just my friends and me. It was a magical experience!"
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Florally83

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"Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish. Knowledgeable and friendly guides… and we were lucky to go out on a perfect morning."
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