Cape Byron Kayaks is a activities & tours in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$. It has a 4.4/5 rating from 306 Google reviews. Contact: 02 6680 9555. Website: https://capebyronkayaks.com.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Cape Byron Kayaks
Byron Bay · Activities & Tours
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4.4/5
(306 reviews)
$$
Clarkes Beach is where most people paddle out for the first time, and Cape Byron Kayaks has been the outfit doing the launching. The draw is the headland circuit: paddling out past the rocks toward the lighthouse, with dolphins a genuine possibility rather than a brochure promise. Tours run in the morning when the swell is manageable and the light is worth getting up for. Gear is included, experience isn't required. At a mid-range price point for Byron, it sits comfortably between the budget surf lessons and the premium sailing charters. If you're after the SUP option, the calmer water closer to the beach suits beginners. Book ahead in summer; walk-ins work better in the quieter months.
Opening Hours
- Monday9am – 5pm
- Tuesday9am – 5pm
- Wednesday9am – 5pm
- Thursday9am – 5pm
- Friday9am – 5pm
- Saturday9am – 5pm
- Sunday9am – 5pm
Contact
- 02 6680 9555
- capebyronkayaks.com
- Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay NSW 2481
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Lauren Skeels7 months ago
Did the 7am tour which I’ve been told is the best time to spot the wildlife. We saw a pod of around 5 dolphins quite a few times, they came quite close to some kayaks depending on where you were in the group. I was a bit confused because often when they were coming closer that’s when we’d be instructed to go somewhere else but I thought we would’ve sat and watched them instead. We also saw a few whales but they were quite far in the distance. The sea was very rocky so we had to paddle a lot which was tiring but everyone in the group managed & only a few capsized. I was with a girl who also did it a few days ago and she said before the sea was completely calm and flat so it really depends on the day! I was told by other backpackers that you might feel travel sick & I get this very easily but I didn’t feel sick at all despite the waves. The staff were friendly and gave clear instructions but their banter was interesting. One guy shouted that he’d seen sharks to make the slower people kayak faster - not sure that’s a great method when there could actually be sharks.
Krishna Parmar5 months ago
Linchy and team were great, we had a wonderful time kayaking, felt super safe and of course felt blessed that we got to see the dolphins at such close proximity! We went in the morning & it was lovely
Laila L6 months ago
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