Look no further than hanging out in the surf with Byron’s biggest local superstars.
Explore the beautiful waters surrounding Byron Bay with a guided tour around the best beaches in the Northern Rivers. Meet some of the local superstars such as sea turtles, dolphins, and whales. The team at Cape Byron Kayaks are so confident they’ll deliver you dolphins whilst out kayaking that if you don’t see one on your tour, you get to go again for free. That’s their dolphin guarantee!
This 3 hour ocean adventure, led by passionate and experienced guides, is perfect for everyone, whether you’re with a friend, family, fiancé, or going solo with one of the guides. Double kayaks make for a fun and engaging experience, with two daily departures to suit early risers and laid-back explorers alike. Plus, you’ll hear fascinating stories about The Bay from the lively crew at Cape Byron Kayaks.
Dolphins, kayaking, and sunburn are on the cards today, so don’t forget the sunscreen.
Make your own way to Clarke’s Beach
Mandatory Safety Briefing
Gear up (helmet, life vest and paddle included)
Guide assisted kayak launch
Paddle out to Middle Reef to spot some turtles and rays
On to Wategos Beach, home to a pod of over 300 residential bottlenose dolphins
Paddle and surf the waves back to shore
Tour Overview
Discover the stunning waters of Byron Bay on a guided tour of the Northern Rivers' top beaches. Along the way, encounter local wildlife like sea turtles, dolphins, and even whales.
Inclusions & Extras
Included
3hr Guided Kayak Tours
Helmet
Paddle
Rashvest/Wetsuit
Life Vest
Tim Tams
Excluded
Swimming Lessons
Sunglasses
Lunch
What to bring
Sunscreen
Swimmers
Towel
Water bottle
Waterproof Camera
Booking Confirmation
Pick Ups & Departures
No pick up provided
Depart to Clarkes Beach from Cape Byron Kayaks, located at 62 Lawson St, Byron Bay
All bookings MUST reconfirm 24hrs in advance
Customer reviews for Kayak With Dolphins In Byron Bay
Customer Rating
4.71 / 5.0
Based on 7 reviews
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Leo Schmidt
07/01/2026
I've done heaps of activities up the coast and this one stands out. The guides from Cape Byron Kayaks were legends
Mia Johansson
19/12/2025
Fair warning: there's a lot more paddling than I expected! But totally worth it when you see dolphins swimming around your kayak. We also spotted rays and turtles.
Finn O'Sullivan
03/12/2025
Did the sunrise kayak tour and it was magical. Paddling out to Wategos Beach with the lighthouse in the background, dolphins popping up everywhere
Emma Thornton
15/11/2025
This was incredible. We paddled out from the beach and within 20 minutes had dolphins swimming alongside us
Alex Kamstra
07/08/2025
Dolphin kayaking was awesome. Weather was cloudy at start but got sunny and we saw heaps of dolphins up close!! Must do experience if your in Byron.
Lara Fischer
09/07/2025
Amazing time in the water! We saw dolphins and turtles and whales off in the distance. It was a bit cold and lots of paddling but totally worth it.
Mattia Mattia
21/06/2025
Matt helped us book this and it was a great adventure. One of our highlights from our whole trip!!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we always see dolphins?
We have a pod of around 300 resident dolphins who live in the Bay and are spotting on the tour approximately 90% of the time – so you are more than likely to see them! However, that does mean about 10% of the time you won’t – no worries though, this tour comes with a wildlife guarantee, so if you do not see any dolphins (or whales during whale season) you can join again for free! The free return tour does not expire and is non-transferable. There are no refunds for tours that do not spot wildlife.
When should we arrive for the tour?
You should arrive at 62 Lawson Street outside of the Cape Byron Kayak shed 15 minutes before the departure time. This way you’ll have enough time to complete your waiver, get changed, and get your kayaking gear on before receiving a quick safety briefing and heading out in your kayaks.
Is there a place customers can leave items whilst on the tour?
Yes – there will be containers that you can safely leave your clothes, towels, phones, wallets etc. This will be locked while you are on the water.
Does the tour go out if it is raining?
Yes – dolphins are always wet!
When is the best time to see the Humpback whales?
The Humpback whales migrate between June and November, and this tour is a great place to spot them as they love coming into the bay to swim around.
Can a non-swimmer come on the tour?
No – kayaking with dolphins takes place out on the open water and we do not recommend the tour for any non-swimming adults (please note that children can be catered for.)
Can customers swim with the dolphins?
No – there are strict rules about approaching wild animals in NSW. You can observe the dolphins from the kayaks and you will still be blown away!
Do I need travel insurance?
We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travelers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.
World Nomads travel insurance policies offer coverage for more than 150 activities. Get a quote, make a claim, or buy or extend your policy while on the road.
Supplier Terms & Conditions
Cape Byron Kayaks Terms & Conditions
Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:
Cancellations within 1 Day of the start date incur a 100.00% fee.
I've done heaps of activities up the coast and this one stands out. The guides from Cape Byron Kayaks were legends