Kayaking North Batemans Bay

Our unique Glass Bottom Kayak Tour is often referred to as a “Wildlife Safari”, with the aim to spot as much wildlife as possible! You will uncover the hidden creatures of the pristine Cullendulla Nature Reserve on this relaxed, family-friendly 2-hour experience.
Innovative Perspex portholes allow guests to view the intricate underwater world below, with the possibility of sighting stingrays, crabs, fish, octopus and much, much more! But don’t forget to look left, right and UP for the chance to see dolphins playing, kangaroos grazing on the shore and soaring sea eagles.
Float through the mangrove maze and learn about the significance of this coastal vegetation and the protected species that call this area home. You will also learn about the Reserve’s fascinating Aboriginal history, and why it is now a protected sanctuary zone.
The tour runs twice a day and we recommend the morning tour for the best conditions and most wildlife activity! We provide delicious, healthy snacks, photographs of your adventure and guided access to an otherwise inaccessible natural wonder. We also provide you with a kayaking lesson before we go, so even first-time paddlers can get in on the fun!
Please keep in mind: you’re going to get a little wet! So we recommend comfortable, quick drying clothes and perhaps a change of clothes and a towel left in your car for when we return (more details on what to bring and where we meet will be sent with your booking confirmation).
Come and discover Cullendulla!
Please note: this tour ordinarily requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If you wish to book with less than 4 people, please contact Region X to discuss a your options. These may include a private tour or joining another trip or activity.

Meeting and briefing will occur at the Public beach on Wray street in Batemans Bay. The magnificent Clyde River Estuary system is home to some of the most successful oyster farmers on the South Coast of NSW, on this tour you will paddle and taste the romance of the finest oysters from the purest Australian waters.

Following your kayak briefing and equipment issue you will take a short paddle to wray street oyster shed where you will learn about the local cultivation techniques, the science behind farming, oyster varieties and life as an oyster farmer from Jade, Greg and Enola from the Oyster Shed on Wray Street. Be treated, eating the freshest oysters you can, taken from the river that morning.
Following the tasting and talk, kayak through working oyster farms, between live racks brimming with product, past packing sheds all within easy floating distance of your starting location at the Wray Street Oyster Shed, all part of the Batemans Marine Park and Clyde River National Park.
The Clyde estuary system has become part of a much larger story due to the success of the Australias Oyster Coast initiative. Read More Here.
By choosing this Ecotourism Experience you are making a conscious decision to reduce impact by promoting sustainable travel that benefits local communities, culture, and heritage and ultimately the environment. What is Ecotourism?
Please note: All guided tours ordinarily require a minimum of 4 participants to run. If you wish to book with less than 4 people, please contact Region X to discuss a your options. These may include a private tour, or joining another trip or activity.

Combine an award winning kayak tour with an award winning Pizza restaurant for a truly unique experience!

The “Float and Feast” is a two hour guided kayak tour of the Batemans Bay harbour. Midway your choice of mouthwatering Pizza from Sams Pizzeria on the Waterfront is delivered to your floating craft. The moon, stars and Clyde River National Park become your restaurant as you explore the area on this Ecotourism Experience.
You and your partner will experience bustling town waterfront and moments of silent paddling through mangroves and sand flats, search for the splashes as the fish feed and the bioluminescence lights your wake at night.
Tour departs evenings from Batemans Bay, Bookings essential. Time variable due to daylight saving. Excellent on any calm night!
By booking this ecotourism experience you are making a conscious decision to reduce your impact. (Ecotourism operations promote sustainable travel that benefits local communities, culture, and heritage and minimise impacts on the environment.)

Please note: this tour ordinarily requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If you wish to book with less than 4 people, please contact Region X to discuss a your options. These may include a private tour, or joining another trip or activity.

Explore a handpicked section of Murramarang National Park on this unique and achievable guided day walk, with delicious morning tea and lunch included.
Your guides will pick you up from your Batemans Bay accommodation and transport you to the village of South Durras. Starting here you will traverse ancient geological sections, sandy beaches, rainforest, lake crossings and remarkably diverse landscapes. Head off the beaten path under towering eucalyptus canopies and emerge onto clifftops with breathtaking vistas, along the way, pause for delicious meals and hot drinks in secluded pockets of National
Park.
Tour Highlights
· Scenic transfer from your Batemans Bay hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle


· An achievable walking experience of up to 12km across diverse terrain
· Optional lake crossing in kayaks
· Learn about the area’s rich history, ecology, and geology from expert local guides
· Enjoy deliciously healthy and locally sourced snacks and lunch


Tour Itinerary

730am - Batemans Bay hotel pickup commences (if you require a Canberra pickup or return, please let us know as we can accommodate this prior to 6am on the day of the tour).
Your driver and guide will greet you at your pickup location, before traveling just 45 minutes north of Batemans Bay
to Murramarang National Park. While you travel in our comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you will have the opportunity to discuss your interests with your guide and aid in selecting the best suited section of the park to explore for the day.
815am – On the trail.
Step into another world and leave civilisation behind as you start walking along this exquisite coastline. We will take our
time to soak up the diversity of the quintessentially Australian landscape; stopping to discuss the significance of the geology in the area, the rich Indigenous history and the impact of early colonisation and industry. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphin and seals playing, soaring birds of prey, lounging kangaroos and many other native species. Learn about the impact of recent bushfires throughout the Park and its remarkable resilience.
Along the trail, stop for morning tea and lunch with a view. Sample treats from local producers and delicious Australian-roasted coffee as you refuel for your next leg of the walk.
Relish in a barefoot beach walk section and possible kayak or shallow wade across the lake, with time for a quick dip to cool down and reinvigorate.
Walk the north end of Nth Duras beach and over Pt Upright, where magical views await prior to your descent into Depot beach.
Considered an achievable walk for anyone with a relative degree of fitness, your guides will be there to support
you across any uneven sections of terrain or undulations, and ensure you go home with a huge sense of achievement!
2pm – Your driver will be waiting at the end of the trail to transport you back to your Batemans Bay accommodation, with many wonderful memories made!
3pm - Arrive Batemans Bay Hotels

Inclusions
· Transfer from Batemans Bay and surrounds
· Morning tea and lunch
· National Park Entry Fee
· Photographs of your experience
Kayak Experience
Please Bring
· Comfortable clothes for travelling and walking in
· Enclosed shoes suitable for coastal exploration
· Day pack for water and personal effects
· Drinking water
· Hat
· Sunscreen
· Swimwear and a towel (optional)
· Binoculars (optional)
· Camera (optional)
Please note: this tour ordinarily requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If you wish to book with less than 4 people,
please contact Region X to discuss a your options. These may include a private tour, or joining another trip or activity.

While this is considered a moderate walk, we do not recommend anyone with knee, ankle, heart or lung conditions to join this
tour. Please contact us on 1300 001 060 if you have any questions or concerns about your ability to complete this walk.

The Clyde River born in Sandstone uprising from the Buddawang range the freshwaters cascades through virgin forest on its journey towards the Tasman sea on the East Coast of Australia.

The Clyde River born in Sandstone country uprising from the Buddawang range the freshwaters cascades through virgin forest on its journey towards the Tasman sea on the East Coast of Australia.

The South
Coast of NSW is famous for its temperate climate and amazing natural wonders.
The area of Murramarang National Park is no exception.
On this journey, your guides will pick you up from
your Batemans Bay accommodation and transport you to this exquisite National
Park for three remarkable days. Every day along this journey is surprisingly
different. You will traverse ancient geological structures and numerous unique
beaches; head off the beaten path under towering eucalyptus canopies and emerge
onto clifftops with breathtaking vistas. Walking
with only a day pack, you will enjoy relative weightlessness, allowing you to
save your energy for deep exploration, optional sea kayaking and side hikes,
swimming and snorkelling. Along the way, pause for
delicious meals and hot drinks in secluded pockets of National Park.
By late afternoon each day, you will kick
off your walking shoes and enjoy the comfort of premium villa
accommodation, complimentary bubbly and evening meals lovingly prepared
by your experienced guides. We allow plenty of downtime, so you can spend your
afternoons doing what you love: feeling the sand between your toes, swimming in
crystal clear water, birdwatching, reading, yoga, or simply doing nothing.

Tour Highlights
·
Batemans Bay hotel transfer in a
comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
·
A moderate pack-free walking
experience of up to 18km per day across diverse terrain
·
The option to kayak a leg of your
journey, with all training and equipment provided
·
Waterfront twin share accommodation
along the trail
·
Meet Murramarang’s famous friendly
Kangaroos and a plethora of other wildlife
·
Learn about the area’s rich history,
ecology, and geology from expert local guides
·
Enjoy deliciously healthy and locally
sourced meals
Tour Itinerary
The walk
itself starts on the Southern end of the National Park we strongly suggest you
stay in the town of Batemans Bay the evening prior to your walk, you can book
this through us or search great places to stay online.
Day 1
730am - Hotel pickup
commences
Your driver and guide will greet you
at your pickup location, before loading your cabin baggage into our van and traveling
just 45 minutes north of Batemans Bay to the southern end of Murramarang
National Park. While you travel in our comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you
will have the opportunity to discuss your interests with your guide and aid in
selecting the best suited sections of the park to explore throughout your journey.
8:30am - With only your day packs (available for use from Region X if required),
step into another world and leave civilisation
behind as we enter this exquisite coastline via a forested trail. We will take
our time to soak up the diversity of the quintessentially Australian landscape;
stopping to discuss the significance of the geology in the area, the rich
Indigenous history and the impact of early colonisation and industry. Keep your
eyes peeled for dolphin and seals playing, soaring birds of prey, and migrating
whales (June to November) as we cross the clifftops and beaches.
Along the journey, you will also learn
about the impact of recent bushfires throughout the Park and its remarkable resilience
and witness the epicormic regrowth first-hand.
Stop for refreshments and lunch at
any number of secluded beaches, before passing through the ancient sandstone
passages to your first night’s accommodation. Lounging kangaroos and many other
native species greet you at the door of your twin share beachfront villa.
4pm - Enjoy complimentary bubbly and light
refreshments as we celebrate the completion of the first day together on the
trail. Your will have some some free time prior to a delicious dinner at the onsite
restaurant, followed by a restful night in your villa.
Day 2
8:30am - Beach
Walking
After a relaxed breakfast on your cabin deck, we set off walking along the
beach (this is also the day to perhaps trade your
walking shoes for a kayaking experience!). Relish in a barefoot beach walk section across Durras Beach
and possible shallow lake crossing, with time for a quick dip to cool down and
reinvigorate.
The
northern end of the beach is a great spot to rest prior to the uphill
rainforest climb to the breathtaking lookout of Point Upright. Enjoy lunch with
a view before descending to Depot Beach - one
of the coast’s remnant logger’s camps, now an exclusive holiday destination.
4pm - Enjoy an afternoon of exploring the area. Your guides will
be happy to show you around, or taking you snorkelling. Dinner tonight will be a social affair - lovingly prepared by
your guides and served on the cabin deck.
Day 3 - Rainforest
Walking
8: 30 - After
breakfast, leave the comfort of your accommodation and stroll off along the
trail to iconic Pebbly Beach where resident kangaroos have found fame as
visitors come to photograph them lazing on the beach in true Australian style.
The beach is also a popular surf spot and one of the prettiest beaches on the
South Coast.
The trail winds over ridges and down to the sand, and creeks meet the ocean here as the
dominant Durras Mountain (the largest mountain in the area) provides a
watershed and pockets of rainforest relish in the moisture. We too will spend
some time soaking up the beauty of this lush landscape.
With lunch
along the way, you spend the day discovering yet another vastly different
section of this National Park. We will conclude our journey with a celebratory
swim and light refreshments at the aptly named Pretty Beach. Here, your driver
will be ready to collect you and return you to your Batemans Bay hotel of choice.
4pm – Return to
your hotel. We encourage our groups to meet up for a post tour dinner in town
at any number of local restaurants we are happy to recommend.
Inclusions
·
Transfer from Batemans Bay and
surrounds
·
Two nights twin, triple, or quad
share accommodation
·
All meals from Morning Tea on Day 1
to Lunch on Day 3
·
Bubbly on arrival to your cabin on
Day 1
·
Qualified, experienced and friendly guides
·
National Park Entry Fee
·
Optional sea kayaking experience with
all training and equipment
·
Photographs of your experience
Not Included
·
Flights, airport arrival and
departure taxes to and from Australia
·
Insurance or emergency evacuation
charges Visa, passport and vaccination charges

Please Bring (you will receive an extensive
packing list upon booking)
·
Comfortable clothes for travelling
and walking in
·
Enclosed shoes suitable for coastal
exploration (heavy hiking boots are not required)
·
Day pack for water and personal
effects (we can provide you with one if required)
·
Drinking water (minimum of 2L per
person)
·
Overnight bag with 2 days clothing,
including appropriate attire for a meal out
·
Hat
·
Sunscreen
·
Swimwear and a towel
·
Medical essentials such as insect repellent,
personal hygiene items, medication
Optional
·
Binoculars
·
Camera
·
Headtorch
·
A good book
Please note: this tour ordinarily requires a
minimum of 4 participants to run. If you wish to book with less than 4 people,
please contact Region X to
discuss a your options. These may include a private tour, or joining another
trip or activity.

While this is considered a moderate walk, we do
not recommend anyone with knee, ankle, heart or lung conditions to join this
tour. Please contact us on 1300 001 060 if you have any questions or concerns
about your ability to complete this walk.