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** PLEASE NOTE: Tour times change daily depending on the tide. Please check our booking form for daily tour times **
Join us for a half day sea kayak and snorkel Turtle Tour adventure in the wildlife-rich Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, in amazing Exmouth Gulf, amongst the northern stretches of World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. On our Turtle Tour, look for turtles in the shallows from your kayak; rays, baby reef sharks and birds including osprey are also commonly seen. Take the opportunity to snorkel from your kayak amongst the sheltered coral gardens and enjoy the colourful fish life.
Your Day Begins…
With pickup from your Exmouth accommodation, starting 15 minutes before the tour start time on the day. The tour start time varies each day to work around the high tide, which gives us the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
You will then take the short 15 minute drive to the tour departure point; along the way your guide will fill you in on some of the interesting local history and points of interest. Once you arrive at the kayak launch area, you will be kitted out with all the equipment you’ll need, and your guide will give you a paddle and safety briefing.
It’s then time to paddle along the coast in this wildlife hotspot, looking for turtles, rays, schools of fish, and baby reef sharks from your kayak. Kayaking is a super fun way to explore Ningaloo! Your guide will be with the group at all times, to point out wildlife, answer any questions, and lend a helping hand when needed.
Depending on the day, you may head out for a snorkel from your kayak shortly after launching; or you may kayak along the coast spotting wildlife and then take a short break on the beach to stretch the legs, and enjoy a snack before snorkelling. Either way, once you slide into the water to snorkel amongst the coral formations, you’ll be amazed by the incredible marine life at our snorkel site.
Towards the end of the tour you will paddle back to the launch site, and after loading the kayaks back on the trailer, begin the return journey to your accommodation. Your guide will farewell you with some memories to last a lifetime, and a promise to have photos of your kayak and snorkel Turtle Tour adventure uploaded as soon as possible.
- Spot turtles, rays, schools of fish and more from your double sit-on-top sea kayak in the sheltered, shallow waters of ‘Ningaloo’s nursery’
- Snorkel from the ‘Kayak Only’ moorings in the sheltered waters of the Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, amongst the northern waters of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef
- Small group tours with a maximum of 8 guests
- Local, experienced guides
- Double sit-on-top sea kayaks
- PFDs (lifejackets)
- Snorkelling gear: Snorkel, mask, fins, wetsuits in season
- Polarised sunglasses – make spotting wildlife through the water way easier
- Long sleeve sun shirts, broad brim hats
- Dry bags for valuables
- Snacks to re-energise
- Pick up/drop off from your Exmouth town accommodation
- Complementary tour photos taken by your guide
- Drinking water
- Sunscreen
- Bathers/ board shorts
- Towel
TOUR INCLUDES
- Double sit-on-top sea kayaks
- PFDs (lifejackets)
- Snorkelling gear: Snorkel, mask, fins, wetsuits in season
- Long sleeve sun shirts, broad brim hats
- Polarised sunglasses – great for seeing wildlife through the water
- Dry bags for valuables
- Snacks to re-energise
- Pick up/drop off from your Exmouth town accommodation
- Complimentary tour photos taken by your guide
YOU BRING
- Drinking water
- Sunscreen – please consider using ‘reef-safe’ sun protection products
- Bathers/ board shorts – please ensure to arrive with your bathers on underneath your clothes as there may not be facilities for you to get changed in at the tour start point
- Towel
- Camera (your guide will have a waterproof camera and take photos to share with you if you do not wish to risk taking your phone or non-waterproof camera on the kayak)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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The tour was 4 hours, with a total drive time of 1.5 hours. We spent just under an hour in the water and the rest of the time standing around listening to repetitive instructions from the guide and again on the beach making mostly small talk. The time in the water was basically 2 laps, going out 100 feet or so and drifting back.
It really felt like this company was just mailing it in, which is really disappointing because we will most likely never be back to this part of the world.
My next tour will be a longer one!
Thank you!
Lorna
The scenery was spectacular and we stopped at the lighthouse for panoramic views of Turquoise Bay.
We have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending this tour.
We chose the all day snorkelling, it was very good. We saw fish turtles an a stingray. Rosie our guide was very informative and helpful to my wife and I who were novice snorkels. She also provided a very pleasant lunch.
I would definitely use them again if I return to Ningaloo.
All the equipment provided is excellent quality and instructions were very clear and Rosie made sure we all had plenty of time in the water to enjoy the fabulous marine life including the beautiful turtles.
Followed by yummy snacks and gentle paddle back, I can’t recommend this tour highly enough!!!
My husband is a beginner snorkeller, and Carlton was amazing—so attentive and supportive. He was always right there, helping him whenever he needed it!
We saw stingrays, clownfish, and lots of beautiful fish. On the way, we even spotted dingoes and emus! Carlton is super knowledgeable about the local wildlife and Exmouth. A truly great day for us all!
My husband is a beginner snorkeller, and Carlton was amazing—so attentive and supportive. He was always right there, helping him whenever he needed it!
We saw stingrays, clownfish, and lots of beautiful fish. On the way, we even spotted dingoes and emus! Carlton is super knowledgeable about the local wildlife and Exmouth. A truly great day for us all!
Absolutely would recommend.
Everything is well organized and prepped for.
Guides are knowledgeable and super friendly.
Thanks Rosie & Sam!
I've been here before but this is definitely the best way to experience Ningaloo.
Being immersed in it, night & day and still not getting enough!
Our group WEA from NSW experienced 5 days of kayaking along turquoise reef coastline. The turtles, sting rays and a multitude of fish were in abundance. Each cove we paddled into we would snorkel and have a picnic.
Our camp behind the dunes was very well set up with clean comfortable tents and the bush kitchen was always dishing out delicious food.
The hiking was equally amazing as we were surrounded but the ancient fossilised landscape.
Our guides Neri and Jules were nothing but professional, hard working, fun wonder women who made sure our adventure was out of this world.
Weather was perfect, Nick and Clayton were friendly and helpful and the reef swim was beautiful.
Also, thanks for sharing photos from the day with us - great mementos - and a special mention for Ally in the office who made sure the whole family could go on the same tour.
From start to finish, everything was incredibly well organized and enjoyable. Our guide, Julia, was truly awesome—super friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel completely at ease. She genuinely wanted each of us to have the best experience possible.
We went to two snorkel locations and I saw everything I wanted to see , lots of marine life, coral and a turtle! We stopped for a break between the two sites and snacks were provided which even included gluten free for me.
On the return trip back to town Jules also took the time to stop at a beach where we saw turtles swimming in the sea. Also great to see photos from the tour on the company’s website. Perfect end to a lovely day.
We also rented a wetsuit from them on another day and also here very friendly and professional and super smooth! Recommend for hiring gear too!
Our favorite part of the tour was the snorkel. Visibility was great and there was lots to see despite being close to shore. Water was a little choppy but Jules provided pool noodles/ life jackets and wet suits to those who needed them.










































