Penguin and Seal Islands Sea Kayaking Experience

Highlights

  • Spend a fun-filled day exploring Penguin and Seal Islands by sea kayak. Get up close and personal with amazing wildlife including little penguins and Australian sea lions, take a guided walk to explore Penguin Island, and enjoy snorkelling amongst the sheltered in-shore reefs (December to March only, when the water is warmest). Paddling a sea kayak is a unique and intimate way to explore Penguin & Seal Islands. Get up close and personal with the sea lions, cruise past colonies of pelicans and take in the rugged beauty of the islands. Meet the little penguins in the Penguin Island discovery centre. In between activities, enjoy morning tea and lunch, freshly prepared by your guide, in the beautiful Penguin Island picnic area. Tours are led by a qualified instructor who will take you on a guided walk and snorkelling (in the warmer summer months, December to March) amongst the shallow reefs close to Penguin Island. It’s a fun-filled day suitable for beginner and advanced paddlers.

Summary

Spend a fun-filled day exploring Penguin and Seal Islands by sea kayak. Get up close and personal with amazing wildlife including little penguins and Australian sea lions, take a guided walk to explore Penguin Island, and enjoy snorkelling amongst the sheltered in-shore reefs (December to March only, when the water is warmest). Paddling a sea kayak is a unique and intimate way to explore Penguin & Seal Islands. Get up close and personal with the sea lions, cruise past colonies of pelicans and take in the rugged beauty of the islands. Meet the little penguins in the Penguin Island discovery centre. In between activities, enjoy morning tea and lunch, freshly prepared by your guide, in the beautiful Penguin Island picnic area. Tours are led by a qualified instructor who will take you on a guided walk and snorkelling (in the warmer summer months, December to March) amongst the shallow reefs close to Penguin Island. It’s a fun-filled day suitable for beginner and advanced paddlers.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Sea kayaking is a unique and intimate way to explore the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and observe Australian wildlife in and out of the water. Our guides are qualified, experienced and friendly, and are there to make sure your experience is unforgettable! The focus is on fun and safety, whilst taking in the amazing coastal scenery and wildlife from the best seat in the house: your double kayak. Take a guided walk to explore Penguin Island and enjoy snorkelling amongst the limestone reef full of marine life. This is a fun filled day out for those of all ages.

What’s included?

  • Double sit-inside sea kayaks, with rudder for comfortable cruising

  • Use of Snorkelling equipment

  • Morning tea

  • Lunch

  • Lifejackets (PFDs)

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Please bring your own bottle of water

  • Sunscreen - please bring your own sunscreen

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Capricorn Seakayaking

About operator:

Spend a full day sea kayaking through the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and get up close and personal with Australian wildlife in and out of the water. Take a guided walk to explore Penguin Island and enjoy snorkelling among the limestone reef full of marine life. It's a fun filled day out for all ages. Penguin and Seal Island are part of Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, which is approximately 45 minutes south of Perth City or 5 minutes south of Rockingham. Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore these rugged limestone islands (approx 1km offshore) and their unique wildlife including: Australia sea lions, Little Blue penguins, colonies of pelicans and thousands of other sea birds that use these islands as safe nesting places. We also offer snorkelling during the warm summer months as a way of exploring these shallow waters, limestone reefs and fish life.

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