Exmouth kayaking: how the three trips differ
Exmouth kayaking on the Ningaloo coast pairs paddling with snorkelling. The three trips differ in where they go and how long they take, from A$150 for a half day to A$280 for the full day. Prices are per person, as of November 2026.
Our picks: Exmouth kayak tours
Pick the turtle half day for wildlife, the Tantabiddi trip for coral or the Lagoon Explorer for a full day in Cape Range.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in Australian dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Full-day Lagoon Explorer kayak and snorkel trip
- Double sea kayaks and paddles
- Lunch and morning tea
- Local guide
Eight hours, with the start spot in Cape Range National Park chosen to suit the weather. Minimum age 12.
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Half-day coral kayak and snorkel trip
- Double sit-on-top kayaks
- Use of snorkelling equipment
- Long sleeve sun shirts and hats
Four hours in total, with about 30 minutes of paddling from the boat ramp to the kayak buoys. Minimum age 8.
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Half-day turtle kayak and snorkel tour
- Double sit-on-top sea kayaks
- Snorkelling gear
- Pick up from Exmouth accommodation
Four hours in the Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, with snorkelling from a double sit-on-top kayak. Minimum age 8; maximum weight 110 kg per person.
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Half-day and full-day kayak trips on the Ningaloo coast, with live prices and availability.
Turtle half day in the Bundegi Sanctuary Zone
The turtle tour paddles in the Bundegi Sanctuary Zone in Exmouth Gulf and lasts 4 hours. It starts after high tide, so the start time shifts from day to day and a few days do not suit the tide at all. You snorkel straight from a double sit-on-top kayak. The minimum age is 8, the limit is 110 kg per person and average fitness is enough. It costs A$150 per person.
Coral by kayak from Tantabiddi boat ramp
This half day starts at Tantabiddi boat ramp and heads for the Tantabiddi Sanctuary Zone, about 30 minutes of paddling to the kayak buoys. Times follow the season: 7 am to 11 am from October to March, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm from April to September. The minimum age is 8 and the limit 110 kg per person. You should be able to climb back onto the kayak after snorkelling. The price is A$165.
Full day: Lagoon Explorer in Cape Range National Park
The full day has no fixed reef route. The start spot inside Cape Range National Park changes with the weather, so the plan follows conditions. You paddle a double sit-inside sea kayak with a rudder and wear a life jacket while paddling, with lunch and morning tea included. The eight-hour trip includes the drives, with pickup in Exmouth from 7:45 am. The minimum age is 12 and the limit 110 kg per person. Expect moderate effort: lifting gear and walking on sand and uneven ground. It costs A$280 per person.
Which Exmouth kayak tour suits you
Families with children aged 8 to 11 can only book the half days, because the full day starts at 12. Choose the turtle trip for turtles, the Tantabiddi trip for coral, and the Lagoon Explorer for a whole day on the water.
Season, tide and weather
All three trips are offered all year. Medical details and a signed waiver are required, and safety instructions are given in English only, so you need enough English to follow them. Each trip needs at least four guests. If the operator cancels for weather or too few guests, a rebooking is offered and otherwise you are refunded in full.
Bring swimwear, quick-drying clothes, water shoes, a towel and at least 1 litre of drinking water. Reef-safe sunscreen is suggested. Do not touch corals, and stand on sand rather than reef.
Exmouth kayaking: frequently asked questions
How much does Exmouth kayaking cost?
Half days cost A$150 to A$165 per person and the full day costs A$280, as of November 2026.
Can beginners join a kayak and snorkel trip?
Yes. All three trips welcome beginners at kayaking and snorkelling and give a briefing first. The minimum age is 8 on the half days and 12 on the full day, and the limit is 110 kg per person.
What time do the trips start?
The turtle half day starts after high tide, so the time changes daily. The Tantabiddi trip runs 7 am to 11 am from October to March and 11:30 am to 3:30 pm from April to September.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the operator cancels for weather or too few guests, you are offered a new date or a full refund.