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Surfing Kayaks and Vacation Packages ...

Why is this page entitled Surfing Kayaks ?
Because many of our international visitors recognize the surfing kayaks term.
Naturally, you don't necessarily have to tackle the surf if it's your first time in a kayak. Actually, if conditions aren't suitable even the seasoned kayaker will appreciate the lake and river options also available as part of your vacation packages.


In fact, many Kayak guides now offer glass bottomed kayaks so you can appreciate the beauty of the marine life.
I asked one of our local guides for a brief background on [sea, surfing, lake and river] kayaking options,  and he gave me the following summary:

Why Sea Kayaking ?

"They call this place the Eurobodalla, 'the land of many waters', a little bit of local knowledge, or a quick glimpse at a South Coast map, confirms.

Gentle mountain creeks flow east from the great dividing range into rainforest filled gorges gathering momentum and volume.
The waters slowly yield as the mountains give way and the freshwaters are met with the brackish tidal flows of coastal river and lake systems.
Finally these waters make their way into our clear, clean, blue Pacific Ocean.

Because of this geography, the South Coast offers suitable paddling waters for various craft.
Just where you seek your recreation is up to how adventurous your soul is.
From rowing a dingy, to J-stroking a canoe, enjoying tidal floats on a "sit on top" kayak, racing your K1 or exploring ocean islands from a sea [or surfing] kayak. There are few activities that give the sense of exploration, peace and enjoyment.

The environments are diverse from pockets of rainforest to mangrove systems, tidal sand flats, kelp covered reefs protected by ocean cliffs, islands that provide nesting sites for sea birds.
The best thing is, you can't walk or drive to many of the best spots. Yet they are usually accessible from a kayak.

I never grow tired of paddling for work, past the same headlands, sometimes four times a day in peak season. The possibility that the pair of sea eagles may be perched atop their favorite vantage point or the rays will be fossicking in the sand flats.
The swell may be thundering into the caves or the baitfish roused by a hungry school of salmon or tailor.

We love to share this with our clients, ... the simple pleasures of life, floating in nature.

It would be unrealistic to think that I've paddled every waterway up and down the South Coast, there are too many secret backwaters, inlets and islands to discover in a lifetime. I do still get excited about seeing a new stretch of water, once your paddling in it, you find they surprise and even reincarnate the soul".


by Josh Waterson from RegionX River & Ocean Journeys

Contact RegionX direct for more information on their kayaking guided tours


Depending on your experience and expertise, you might find one of the following sections interesting:
Kayak and canoe safety tips.
If you'd like more information about Batemans Marine Park eco tours and a selection of the best available Eco Kayaking expeditions, click here.
Insights into Kayak Fishing.

Surfing Kayak and Canoe Rentals



Here're our top recomendations for guided tours:

Wildlife over Water Eco-Tours

Batemans Bay/Mossy Point/Narooma kayaking guided tours

Batemans Marine Park eco tours

Eco and Discovery Canoe trip

Marine Park Exploration Tour

Evening Wildlife Spotlighting Nature Tour

Sunset Eco-Tour of Lake Durras


If you're experienced, please share your recommendations about the best spots/operators on the South Coast. [See the section at the bottom of this page].

Kayak and Canoe Rentals

In any case, if you have any questions about kayaking, please contact us and we'll give you our tips on the best surfing kayak tours on the South Coast.
or,
Choose your preferred kayaking home base and then check up to date Accommodation availability online at:


The Illawarra



Kiama/Shellharbour




Shoalhaven Coast


Gerringong, Berry, Jervis Bay, Mollymook



Eurobodalla Nature Coast


Contact us for more information on South Coast eco travel packages. Batemans Bay Area

Narooma

Mystery Bay

Dalmeny

Sapphire Coast


Bermagui to Eden


Best Surfing Kayaks Tours on the South Coast

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What Other Visitors Have Said

Click below to see contributions from other kayakers visiting this page...

Full Moon Kayaking Tours  starstarstarstarstar
Glass Bottom Kayak Tour into the ancient mangroves of Cullendulla What will we see?
3 Tours departing Night prior, Night of, and Night After the Full ...

Camping and Outdoors Supplies on the South Coast   starstarstarstarstar
If you're looking for camping or kayaking equipment on the South Coast, you could do a lot worse than call in to see the guys at South Coast Camping and ...

Eco-Tour operators - Total Eco Adventures  Not rated yet
Dave Bain and his team at Total Eco-Adventures (or TEA) promotes environmental awareness through high quality, nature-based outdoor experiences for all ...

Durras Lake is brim full  Not rated yet
29 March at 20:50

The lake at Durras is filled to the brim and getting close to opening so is a lovely time for paddling on it. It's cool to paddle ...

Glass bottom Kayaking Nature Tour  Not rated yet
Innovative Glass bottom kayaks have allowed us to design an experience viewing the intricate underwater world seeing stingrays, blue swimmer crabs, schools ...

Wildlife over Water $250 pp for 2 nights   Not rated yet
An ultimate indulgence for a grown up escape in a
million dollar setting. Absolute privacy immersed in luxury
amongst the natural Australian bushland....

Kayaking on the NSW South Coast  Not rated yet
Another way to explore the South Coast waters is by joining an inspiring guided Eco Kayaking Tour around the magnificent estuaries and waterways of the ...

Kayak Rentals  Not rated yet
Rent a sea kayak and explore Eurobodalla's waterways at your own pace.
Bay and Beyond rents single and double sea kayaks for : half day, full day, and ...

Sunset Eco-Tour of Lake Durras  Not rated yet
As the sun goes down and the stars come out, enjoy a 2 hour guided kayak tour on Lake Durras with Bay and Beyond Sea Kayak Tours.

A night to remember,...


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