2 hour Broadwater Dolphin Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

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Australian Kayaking Adventures runs a 2-hour guided tour on the Broadwater that combines kayaking with snorkeling. You'll be out on the water from their base near Parr Street and Marine Parade in Biggera Waters, paddling and looking around, then getting in the water to see what's underneath. It's a straightforward half-day activity that doesn't ask much of you but gives you a proper look at what lives in one of the Gold Coast's most accessible waterways.

The tour suits anyone who can paddle a kayak and isn't nervous in the water. You don't need to be fit or experienced—the pace is gentle enough that first-timers do it fine, and keen kayakers get a proper paddle in. It's the kind of thing that works whether you're here with family, mates, or solo; whether you're here for a week or squeezing something in between other plans. The Broadwater on a clear morning or late afternoon has good light and feels manageable—calmer than heading out to the reef, but plenty to see.

What makes it worth the money is the straightforwardness of it. Two hours is long enough to actually get somewhere and settle into what you're doing, without being a whole day. You get the kayaking part, which gives you room to move and a different angle on the coast, plus the snorkeling, which lets you look around underwater without needing to drive somewhere else or book a boat tour. Starting from Biggera Waters keeps you close in—no long travel time eating into your day.

It costs from $79. Book it if you want to get on the water and see the Broadwater properly, but without complications or a massive time commitment.

📍 View on map Updated 19 Jul 2026

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