Gold Coast Kayak Full Day Tour and Cultural Journey - Snorkeling, Dolphins, Aboriginal Culture Combo with Balunjali
Full Day Tour
Adults $149.00
Children $129.00
Description
Journey by kayak across the tranquil blue waters of the Gold Coast to South Stradbroke Island.
Explore our unique coastal eco system on land and sea
Encounter wildlife:dolphins, stingrays, reptiles, wallabies, birds and colourful sub-tropical fish
Connect with the land and its people with indigenous guides
- Sharing ancient stories of the land
- find and share bush-tucker
- experience traditional hunting and bush skills
The traditional welcome sets the mood for the beginning of your adventure. Soak up the wonderful scenery as your guided kayak group paddles a short way across the calm blue waters to South Stradbroke Island. Keep watch for an array of sea-life you may encounter along the way dolphins, stingray and birdlife.
Enjoy a traditional hunt before surrendering to the aroma of morning tea - fresh fruit and tasty damper bread served with traditional fruit jam and billy tea. Then its time to invoke all five of your senses to investigate the ancient tracks as your indigenous guide paints a picture of the aboriginals, ceremonies, land and wildlife as it has been over thousands of years.
Explore the bush tucker trail and try your hand at some traditional indigenous skills until the irresistible scent of lunch - fish prepared in the traditional way, chicken kebabs, salad and damper draws you back for a hearty break in an area rich in local wildlife - tame Golden Swamp wallabies (which are unique to this island) and goanna.
The paddle home, although just 30 minutes, provides the time to reflect on this awesome adventure and the wonders of the aboriginal culture, nature and the sea.
Complimentary Transfers:
Complimentary transfers are available for our tour guests staying at all hotels along the coast from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin. For guests staying in other areas of the Gold Coast, transfers are on request and a small charge may apply. Please contact us for details. Transfers must be requested at the time of booking or by telephone at least 24 hours ahead of your tour date.
Complimentary transfers from major centres like Robina train station and Coolangatta Airport for pre-booked groups are also available upon request.
Included In Price
Your full day tour includes:
- return transfers,
- your guided kayak tour to Wavebreak and South Stradbroke Island,
- bush survival,
- wallaby tracking
- sumptuous traditional Aussie billy tea breakfast
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Participant Guidelines
Balunjali Tours operates daily and are suitable for all fitness levels and ages including accompanied children 8 14 years. Children 6 7 years are on request. Our kayaks are "sit on top", tri-hull with a low centre of gravity which makes them extremely stable - and self draining so the kayak does not hold water. In addition your Balunjali tour guide will provide you with a "trip plan" - including paddling and water safety information before your tour commences, so you'll be confident and at ease even if you have never kayaked before. In addition a Personal Floatation Device is provided and Balunjali Tour Guides are qualified sea kayak instructors.
WHAT TO BRING
Swimmers, wettable footwear, sunglasses, hat DRINK BOTTLE, towel and sunscreen
Price Valid For
Per person
Booking Notes
Children's prices for accompanied children up to and including 14 years.
Complimentary transfers by Balunjali modern air-conditioned mini-coach are available for our tour guests staying at all hotels along the coast from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin. For guests staying in other areas of the Gold Coast, transfers are on request and a small charge may apply. Transfers must be requested at the time of booking at least 24 hours ahead of your tour date, details for contact provided upon booking. Complimentary transfers from major centres like Robina train station and Coolangatta airport for pre-booked groups are also available upon request.
Departure Time
9:00am
Session Length
8 hours
Weather Exceptions
In the unlikely event of severe weather, we reserve the right to change the location and/or vary the tour experience, or in extreme weather conditions, we will offer you an alternate date or a full refund.