Paddling a sea kayak is a unique and wonderful way to explore Penguin & Seal Islands and get a close up, water level view of the local wildlife. Our sea kayak tours are operated by qualified instructors who know the marine park and are passionate about sharing their local knowledge.
Highlights include:
- Exploring rugged limestone islands, shallow reefs and secluded bays all within an easy 700 metre to 1km paddle offshore
- Visiting the Sea Lions at Seal Island- they enjoy company and often swim playfully amongst our sea kayaks
- Penguin feeding at the Penguin Island Discovery Centre
- Regular sightings of pelicans, cormorants, terns and over 16 species of other sea birds
- Occasional sightings of bottlenose dolphins , an encounter that you won’t forget!
- Guided walk around Penguin Island
- Guided snorkel
- Morning tea & picnic lunch served on Penguin Island
Cost
Departures |
Adult |
Under 18 yrs |
Departs |
Returns |
Meet us in Rockingham |
$149 |
$149 |
8.40am |
2.30pm |
Fremantle Pick Up |
$149 |
$149 |
8.00am |
3.15pm |
Central Perth Pick Up |
$149 |
$149 |
7.30am |
Approx. 4pm |
Includes
- Double sit inside sea kayaks with rudders for ease of paddling, paddles and lifejackets
- Long sleeved sun shirts & sunhats
- Snorkel, mask, fins and wetsuits in the cooler months
- Dry bags for your valuables and cameras
What To Bring
Cameras, sunglasses, sun block, drinking water, bathers/boardies, footwear that will get wet eg. crocs, thongs
Is This Tour Suitable For Me?
Non-swimmers are welcome. Minimum age is 8 years but children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult- the oldest person so far was 86! You don't need prior kayaking experience or any particular level of fitness.
Departs
November 1st to April 30th. Closed May- October and December 25th for Christmas.
Meet our van and trailer of sea kayaks at the Rockingham Wild Encounters carpark (corner of Arcadia Drive & Penguin Road), Shoalwater at 8.40am.
Fremantle Departures from 8am
(please wait on the grassed area opposite the Fremantle Train station)
Perth CBD departures depart 7.30am from the Wellington St Tourist Coach Stand.
For directions please see the links below:
Catching our coach from Fremantle
Catching our coach from Perth
Self Drive & Public Transport
Bookings are Essential
Seats are limited so to avoid disappointment you must book ahead. Phone (+618) 9591 1333 or book now!
Cancellations & Conditions
Any cancellations within 48 hours of the starting time of the tour are charged 100% of the full tour cost. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. I’ve never kayaked before. Is your tour suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! Many of our guests were first time paddlers. Our instructor will give you an introductory equipment briefing and paddling lesson on the beach before your group heads out to the islands.
2. How physically fit do you need to be to join the tour?
A basic level of fitness is required. We are not covering big distances and there are plenty of rest stops, but for those who have not paddled before you may be feeling a bit tired by the end of the day.
3. How far do we paddle?
Between 3- 5 kms depending on weather conditions.
4. Do you guarantee wildlife sightings?
We can never guarantee wildlife sightings but we do our best to show you as much of the wildlife on the day as possible. Please be aware that some species are seasonal, for example the sea lions swim north every 18 months to visit the ladies, however, we are very fortunate that there is a great diversity of wildlife and encounters are very common.
5. What happens when the weather is bad?
We assess weather conditions on the morning prior to the tour departure and contact you by phone to cancel the trip if the weather is bad. We will do our best to reschedule you on another day, otherwise we will refund you in full.
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