Sea Kayaking Cairns, Australia

There are few better ways to explore the coastline of tropical North Queensland than in a sea kayak. The close proximity to nature that kayaks allow gives detailed insights into the environment both above and below the water.

Sea kayaking is an easy and relaxing way to explore natural areas. Almost all the locations visited by sea kayak tours cannot be accessed by any other means. There is no better way to explore south-sea islands, stunning beaches and clear blue water.

Most sea kayaks are designed to accommodate two people and all their gear. Most companies have a minimum age requirement of 13 years.

At Hinchinbrook Island south of Cairns, 7-day trips take in 56 miles of tropical paradise. This island is a natural park featuring high granite peaks, long beautiful beaches and lush rainforest. Every night you rest at remote wilderness beaches in protected bays.

During the paddles you're likely to see dolphins, turtles, and coral reefs. If you like, you can tow a fishing line behind the kayak and snare yourself a fish lunch.

To make the most of a sea kayaking adventure you should be fit and healthy. Hours of kayaking, although beautiful and refreshing, can become strenuous for people who are not accustomed to exerting themselves physically. There are normally no more than 3-5 hours of paddling per day, and this is always broken up into easily managed segments. However, tides and windy conditions can make this a challenging enterprise. Therefore it is recommended that you do upper body exercise before embarking on the trip.

Sea kayaking is a lot of fun. It combines the tropical outdoors with confidence building self-reliance.