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Multi-award winning tourism operator, showcasing the best kept secrets of the South Coast! Drive just 2hrs from Canberra, or 4hrs from Sydney and find yourself hiking, kayaking and cycling through magnificent natural beauty. Spot marine life as you visit offshore islands and access remote beaches along pristine coastline. Or hike through the wilderness far above sea level, for unforgettable panoramic views in one of our guided walks. For a new perspective, view underwater life in a Glass Bottom Kayak tour, or take a kayak cruise around Batemans Bay, enjoying coffee and pizza as you float! For the seafood lover, experience alfresco dining at its finest, with our Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour on the Clyde River. With tours ranging from a couple of hours, to 3 to 5 days, there's an experience for everyone. We also give you the option to choose your own adventure. Hire a bike or sturdy Kayak and explore the Tomaga River's winding tidal estuary and abundant wildlife... See you soon!
Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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On the Water
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On the Water
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Jenny A
Canberra, Australia3 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
I took part in a customised kayak rescue training session taught by instructor Mike. Mike put me at my ease explaining how to minimise the need to rescue as well as demonstrating and guiding me on how to right a kayak once capsized, empty, and get back in. He made what could have been a very stressful session, calm and enjoyable with plenty of laughs and encouragement. Thank you for an excellent session!
Written 18 December 2024
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We can certainly agree that Mike is excellent at putting people at ease in a kayak! He's one of a kind :)
So glad that you had an excelent session full of learning and laughs! Just the way it should be :)
Written 5 January 2025
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Jonathan N
Canberra, Australia17 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Superb trip with a really awesome guide. We (5 of us plus guide across 3 expedition kayaks) kayaked for 3 days down the Clyde river, camping on the way with all gear on the Kayaks.
Our guide Garran was brilliant - knowledgeable, an excellent cook and just great to be with - in many ways the guide can make or break a trip and he made it.
The scenery was wonderful, sea eagles, forest to the water, fish etc and the paddling was an adventure without being overwhelming.
The supplied gear was good quality (most of it is sea to summit) and the organisation of the trip before and during was great. Highly recommend the company and the experience.
Our guide Garran was brilliant - knowledgeable, an excellent cook and just great to be with - in many ways the guide can make or break a trip and he made it.
The scenery was wonderful, sea eagles, forest to the water, fish etc and the paddling was an adventure without being overwhelming.
The supplied gear was good quality (most of it is sea to summit) and the organisation of the trip before and during was great. Highly recommend the company and the experience.
Written 15 February 2025
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Thanks Jon = Gaz is awesome and we are so happy you loved that trip! come again!
Written 25 March 2025
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Shauna G
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Friends
Had a very informative and fun lesson on Kayak safety and rescue. Mike was such a good teacher we have both been instilled with confidence in how we could deal with a situation like falling out of kayak, capsize or needing to assist or rescue another Kayaker. This session exceeded expectations
Written 14 December 2024
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We're so glad you had a great time with Mike! He is a legend :) Now for you to get out there and put those new skills to use woohoo!!!
Written 5 January 2025
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Angela R
11 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
We hired a canoe with a very impatient 6yo, and Josh was just perfect. We saw stingray and an eagle ray, played on a little beach, checked out the mangroves...
They genuinely want you to have a good time. He even gave us advice on where to snorkel in unideal conditions with a little kid.
We will be back to do a tour when our daughter is older and will highly recommend to everyone, families, couples, solo it's just ideal.
They genuinely want you to have a good time. He even gave us advice on where to snorkel in unideal conditions with a little kid.
We will be back to do a tour when our daughter is older and will highly recommend to everyone, families, couples, solo it's just ideal.
Written 29 January 2025
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Love that the kids all enjoyed!
Thank you - Josh
Written 25 March 2025
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Carol M
2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
We did the Region X bird watching tour which is scheduled once per month and takes about three hours. It was fantastic. Our guide Eva was very knowledgeable and helped us to see lots of birds. She also gave a great kayaking introduction at the start. It was really relaxing floating on the river and trying to identify the birds we saw.
Would highly recommend this tour for anyone who would like to know more about the beautiful environment of the NSW South Coast.
Would highly recommend this tour for anyone who would like to know more about the beautiful environment of the NSW South Coast.
Written 20 January 2025
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How good is bird watching from a kayak!
Written 25 March 2025
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Sophie T
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Feb 2025 • Family
We had an amazing experience with this kayaking hire company! My family and I spent a beautiful morning on the water, hiring 3 single kayaks for an hour. We were thrilled to find out they were dog-friendly, so we brought our furry friend along for the adventure, which made it even more special.
The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable, from the easy rental process to the stunning surroundings. We had a fantastic time exploring the sandbanks and weaving through the mangroves. It was such a peaceful and memorable way to enjoy our holiday.
Highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly, and even pet-friendly activity. We’ll definitely be back!
The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable, from the easy rental process to the stunning surroundings. We had a fantastic time exploring the sandbanks and weaving through the mangroves. It was such a peaceful and memorable way to enjoy our holiday.
Highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly, and even pet-friendly activity. We’ll definitely be back!
Written 5 February 2025
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Dog friendly kayaking! the best! We need options for our pets for sure! thanks
Written 25 March 2025
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sabawden
Albury, Australia2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Every Monday morning for 6 weeks we hopped into our kayaks and explored the beautiful waters of the South Coast of NSW as part of the "Young at Heart" program. We were expertly supported by our very experienced guides Garran and Mike from Region X. The program was perfect for beginners and a lovely way to meet a friendly group of like-minded souls. Our favourite Monday was our final day where we went sea kayaking from Garden Bay out to Black Rock and then along the coast to Wimbie Beach. The sea was calm, the sun was shining, the water was crystal clear and the rocky coastline from our kayaks was absolutely stunning. We had a delicious morning tea at a secluded beach by Grandfathers Gully and after a swim we went for a stroll along part of the beautiful Lilli Pilli Coast Walk. How lucky are we to live in such a gorgeous part of the world! The 6 week program was so inspiring that we are now heading to Western Australia in June to explore the Ningaloo Coast with Region X, can't wait!!
Written 9 April 2024
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Roland V
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Great 3 days paddling and kayaking down the Clyde River.Guides David and Liam were well experienced and knowledgeable about the region . Beautiful scenery and waterway.Well fed and fine weather added to the experience. Quite an interesting paddle for our group , good tips from our guides on paddling techniques helped us along the way .
Written 5 April 2024
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Lesley C
10 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We spent a magic evening on the water with Amy last night and thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the Clyde River mouth. Amy was very professional and charming and ensured that our experience was safe, enjoyable and comfortable. Sam's Pizza was great too!
Written 23 February 2023
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Hi Lesley, Thank you for your wonderful review of the tour and Amy. Amy is wonderful and we love having her on our team and we a glad that you enjoyed the tour and the pizza. Looking forward to adventuring with you again.
Written 6 March 2023
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Iggy B
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
Aug 2020
We wanted to do the Oyster kayak but there was no one else doing it (winter travel) and we weren't keen on paying for a private tour.
However Josh was great, he followed up with me the week before our trip and again during to touch base and let me know other options. This is especially great because every other person i contacted about tours i had to chase, but Josh was proactive.
We ended up renting a kayak and a SUP for an hour on the water and it was great, Kate was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of suggestions of where to go and advice for our dog. We were super excited to hear they were dog friendly, so our pup got his first trip out on the water which was amazing.
Thanks Kate and Josh, you were fabulous :)
However Josh was great, he followed up with me the week before our trip and again during to touch base and let me know other options. This is especially great because every other person i contacted about tours i had to chase, but Josh was proactive.
We ended up renting a kayak and a SUP for an hour on the water and it was great, Kate was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of suggestions of where to go and advice for our dog. We were super excited to hear they were dog friendly, so our pup got his first trip out on the water which was amazing.
Thanks Kate and Josh, you were fabulous :)
Written 1 September 2020
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Awesome to get ALL the family on the water! glad that we met your expectations and look forward to seeing you again, kind regards Josh
Written 7 September 2020
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Hi, is the tour kayak and snorkeling at Bateman’s bay suitable for a family of 5? Kids are 3,7,11? Thanks heaps
And do we also have to pay for the 3 years old? Thanks
What sort of kayak is available? Double or singles? Thansk
Written 13 November 2024
Hi..is the kayak tour a private tour or combined with others? Does include lessons? Is it suitable for kids (aged 11+) and ppl who have never kayaked before? Thanks!!
Written 29 August 2019
Hi Edtyeo, Thanks for the question!
Our standard Oyster Tasting kayak tour operates at 2 pm daily as a public tour, which means we have 16 places available on this tour.
If you did want a private tour you will need to advise how many people are in your group and what time you would like to depart and we can quote your group a private price.
This tour like all our tours does include a lesson and we take safety very seriously as number 1 priority for our guests. We will ensure you are comfortable and have the skills to complete this very gentle tour safely.
The tour is suitable for children, the journey on this tour is flat water and takes in a very scenic section of the Clyde river system, even better if your children like Oysters!!
Please advise if you have any more questions,
kind regards
Josh
Written 2 September 2019
Hi. Are there activities that are doable in August in terms of weather? Thanks!
Written 22 February 2016
Hi, thanks for your question. We are lucky here in August, we generally get a steady stream of migrating Southern Right and Humpback Whales that swim past our coast in large numbers, so visiting them is incredible!!
The sea kayaks we use and recommend at that time of year are dry kayaks, you wear a neoprene skirt and splash jacket so you can avoid the chill and wetness that this activity often causes.
Our top 3 Sea Kayak Tours are: Guerrilla Bay to Barlings Beach, Maloneys Beach to Murramarang National Park (Both Whale opportunities) or our Batemans Harbour Tour sipping hot coffee from the cafe and visiting the oyster farms on the clyde river. Let me know if this does or doesn't help you out, I'm happy to book you in or get you further details. kind regards Josh
Written 23 February 2016
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