Salty Dog Sea Kayaking

Join the Salty Dog team for an unforgettable experience on one of their fully guided trips or extended expeditions.

Explore the islands by joining a guided short or extended tour or let them customise one to suit you or your group's special requirements. Alternatively kayak throughout the Whitsundays at your own pace with a 'freedom' rental kayak, camping out under the stars or 'living it up' at luxury resort-style
accommodation en-route.

Based in the spectacular Whitsundays Islands, Salty Dog Sea Kayaking have been renting kayaks and running kayaking expeditions since 1996. Their qualified staff have an intimate knowledge of the region and enjoy nothing better than sharing this with their friends and guests.

Comprising more than 70 islands, the Whitsunday Island group is the largest offshore island chain on the east coast of Australia. and as part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, its tropical, clear, warm waters offer some of the most breathtaking and accessible paddling in the world.

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Facilities

  • Guide
  • Waiting Area

Inclusions

  • Commentary
  • Drop off
  • Meal
  • Meet and Greet
  • Pickup

Services

Half Day Turtle and Snorkel Tour

A perfect introduction to sea kayaking or just a great opportunity to escape from the mainland for a few hours. Embarking from picturesque Shute Harbour, you explore Tancred, Repair and Shute Islands by kayak before stopping over for a swim/snorkel in the crystal-clear waters surrounding "White Rock", a tiny National Park island surrounded by breathtaking coral gardens. You then have time to relax on the island's white coral beach and enjoy a tropical morning snack before kayaking back to Shute Harbour via Cane Cocky's Beach and Gunn Island.

Island Camping Expedition (Two Day/One Night)

Spend two fabulous days exploring the idyllic Molle Group of Islands. See turtles, dolphins and whales (seasonal). Fresh oysters can be eaten straight from the rocks. Camp at night on a deserted tropical island and take in the spectacular sunsets.

Sea Kayak Freedom Hire

Salty Dog Sea Kayaking has an extensive range of single and double sea kayaks available for hire by experienced kayakers. Whether its a short half-day trip or an extended expedition ,with your own craft and itinerary, you'll have the independence and freedom to explore the amazing Whitsunday Islands at your own pace. Free advice and assistance with trip planning and route and camp site selection is available from their experienced guides. Kayak Rental Prices Daily Rates - one day, three days and four days Single Kayak AUD50.00, AUD60.00 per day and AUD50.00 per day Double Kayak AUD80.00, AUD90.00 per day and AUD80.00 per day. Note: Rent for six days and get the seventh days rental absolutely free of charge! Minimum of two paddlers for safety. Hire includes kayak, paddles, lifejacket, spraydeck, charts and safety equipment. Full and comprehensive briefing provided. Camping and snorkelling gear and stinger suits also available for hire.

Six Day Sea Kayak Expedition

Salty Dog Sea Kayak's expeditions are often described by clients as their best ever sea kayaking experience - with amazing scenery and an ever-changing ocean background. a paddling route includes both Hook and Whitsunday Islands with their spectacular beaches, rugged coastlines and tranquil coral-filled bays and lagoons. Home to manta rays, turtles, dolphins and rare dugongs and humpback whales, the Whitsundays is truly a tropical marine paradise. With approximately four hours paddling each day, there's plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling, fishing or just taking it easy at the beach campsites. Vacancies are still available for six day expeditions in the months of July, August, September and October, 2009.

Tropical Islands Kayak and Snorkel (Full Day)

The golden sandy beaches, extensive fringing coral reefs and magnificent scenery , make the nearby Molle Group of Islands the perfect destination for the one day trips. Easily accessible by kayak due to their close proximity to the mainland, these islands and surrounding waters are home to giant sea turtles, dolphins and a myriad of other marine life. This is indeed a kayakers paradise. As well as paddling, there's also the opportunity to take in a guided bush walk and spend time swimming and snorkelling. The tropical beach luncheon is said to be the best around!

Experiences

Activities

  • Adventure
  • Beach
  • Caravan and Camping
  • Educational Tourism
  • Fishing
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Island
  • Marine
  • Nature based
  • Reef
  • Sport
  • Wildlife
  • Seakayaking
  • Snorkelling

Indicative Prices
Half Day Turtle and Snorkel Tour

$70.00 - $70.00
Tour - All Inclusive

Sea Kayak Freedom Hire

$45.00 - $45.00
Tour Only

Six Day Sea Kayak Expedition

$1490.00 - $1490.00
Tour - All Inclusive

Tropical Islands Kayak and Snorkel (Full Day)

$125.00 - $125.00
Tour - All Inclusive

Our Location

Shute Harbour Road
Shute Harbour Waterfront
Airlie Beach
Queensland 4800

Postal Address

PO Box 1176
Airlie Beach
Queensland 4800