Ocean Kayaking | River Kayaking (Brunswick Heads) | River Kayaking (Ballina)

Ocean Kayaking

What can you expect?
Each adventure takes three hours and includes:

• An introductory talk from your guide about what you can expect from your adventure, including instruction on how to paddle, ocean conditions, and marine life.
• A fun time on the waters surrounding Cape Byron, Australia's most eastern point. A lot of people walk the Cape during their visit to Byron Bay, but it is a spectacular view from the water!
• The unique opportunity to encounter the wild dolphins and other wildlife of Byron Bay
  (such as sea turtles and birds of prey) from the comfort of your own kayak.
• A stop for tea and biscuits at one of the sensational beaches fringing Cape Byron.

When can you go?

• Summer: Two adventures each day, seven days a week!
  Morning: 9am - 12noon Afternoon: 2pm - 5 pm
• Winter: One adventure each day at 11am - 2pm.
• Weather permitting
  

Equipment Provided

• All equipment and instruction is supplied.
• Kayak’s are very stable two-person, sit-on-top kayaks.
• Every Ocean Kayaking guest is fitted out with a helmet, life vest, and wetsuit.

Special considerations

• Fitness - As a general rule of thumb, if you can happily walk to the lighthouse in Byron Bay, then you can easily handle our trip.
• Ability to swim - The ability to swim is not necessary, but if you are unable to swim please ensure you advise your guide.
• Medical Conditions - Please advise O’Brien Guides about any medical conditions you have which may compromise your ability to successfully take part in a Ocean Kayaking adventure. Eg asthma, epilepsy, pregnancy or any heart conditions that may be exacerbated when involved in physical activity (see O’Brien Guides Terms and Conditions)
• Age Restrictions - Participants must be eight years old minimum if accompanied by an adult or 14 if unaccompanied.
  

You Need to Bring

• Hat, sunglasses, towel, sunscreen and a dry change of clothes for after the trip.
• All valuables are locked securely, as is the rest of your gear such as bags, towels, clothes, footwear, etc.
• We advises that all items taken onto the water will get wet, and cannot be held responsible for malfunction of the item due to this.
• O’Brien Guides advise not to bring valuables such as: passports, valuable jewellery or large sums of cash.
  

To make a booking enquiry or for more information email: experience@obrienguides.com.

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River Kayaking (Brunswick Heads)

What to Expect

• River Kayaking operates on the Brunswick River under Mt. Chincogan and the Doon Doon River under Mt. Warning. The rivers, located in northern New South Wales between Byron Bay and Tweed Heads flow amongst Reserves and National Parks, only accessible by watercraft.
• Tours are led by a qualified guide, provide you with a low impact, high enjoyment nature experience along calm and sheltered waters. Abundant birdlife can be spotted including birds of prey, waders and kingfishers amongst the eucalypts, hoop pines and mangroves – the nursery ground for many types of fish.
• The colourful journeys are half day trips taking approx. four hours. Quality stable tandem kayaks, life jackets, paddles, bottled spring water, fresh fruits and homemade cake are provided. The tours are run in the morning or afternoon and transport can be arranged.
  

When Can you go?

The tours are run in the morning or afternoon

Equipment provided

• Quality stable tandem kayaks, life jackets, paddles
• Bottled spring water, fresh fruits and homemade cake.

Special Considerations

None

You Need to Bring

• Hat, sunglasses, towel, sunscreen and a dry change of clothes for after the trip.
• O’Brien Guides advise not to bring valuables such as: passports, valuable jewellery or large sums of cash.

To make a booking enquiry or for more information email: experience@obrienguides.com.

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River Kayaking (Ballina)

What to Expect

• Flat water paddling suitable for novice kayakers, with a sense of adventure, and a reasonable level of fitness.
• A relaxed, informative yet invigorating experience.
• Sessions commence with a briefing on basic paddling skills, tour routes, safety, and care of our fragile, local environment.
• Paddling itineraries vary according to weather conditions, tides, client abilities and interest areas.
• Paddle along the pristine waters around Ballina Island, exploring the mangrove forests and extending your kayaking skills in a safe friendly environment.
• Eco tours of the Ballina environment featuring bird and marine life, dolphins and international migratory birds
• Refreshments in nature's parlour
• Qualified experienced guides
• Certificates are awarded to children who have participated in the tours.
  

When Can you go?

• Half day trips are 3.5 hours in duration commencing at 8.30am and 1.30pm 7 days a week.

Equipment provided

• All kayaking equipment and life vests are provided. The 'Cabo' kayaks are strong, stable and beautifully balanced craft with excellent handling to offer you a pleasurable paddling experience.

Special Considerations

• None

You Need to Bring

• Suitable footwear for getting wet (ie: rubber sandals), sunscreen, hat, drinking water, swimmers and towel.
• O’Brien Guides advise not to bring valuables such as: passports, valuable jewellery or large sums of cash.

To make a booking enquiry or for more information email: experience@obrienguides.com.

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