Short Trips to Dunk Island - Depart Mission Beach

Dunk Island sea kayaking

Come and enjoy Dunk Island as nature intended. An easy and relaxing way to explore Dunk Island, away from the noise and bustle of motors, simply glide along the surface of the water and enjoy the views of the colourful corals and watch the turtles and rays swim past.

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After lunch we have time to relax on the beach or try snorkelling to get a closer look at the coral and tropical fish. Then we can return to our kayaks for the afternoon paddle to further explore the nearby islands before our return to the mainland.

Trips depart Mission Beach daily.
Courtesy pickup is available from all accommodation in Mission Beach.
AUD $118.00 all inclusive.
Plus $8.00 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Fee
(minimum age limit is 13 years)

We paddle south from Mission Beach along the coast passing golden sandy beaches and rocky headlands offering us a chance to see turtles and the may sea birds that abound long this scenic coastline. We stop for a break and snacks on the rainforest fringed beach before finishing our trip.

Trips depart Mission Beach daily.
Courtesy pick is available from all accommodation in Mission Beach.
AUD $70.00 all inclusive
(minimum age limit is 13 years)

«How fit do I have to be?

You don't have to be really fit to paddle to join our day trip, anyone who enjoys a little exercise can do it.

«How long does it take to reach Dunk?

It takes about an hour and fifteen minutes to paddle across to the little islands off Dunk. Here we take a break and have some homemade muesli bars, stretch our legs and check out the mangroves growing near the island. Then we paddle slowly across the fringing reef, which is only a short distance to the beach.

«Do you offer snorkelling?

Yes, we do provide snorkelling gear and you can snorkel off the beaches, over the fringing reef you will see some corals and small colourful fish. If you haven't snorkeled before our guide will be more than happy to help you get started.

«What marine life will we see?

Whilst paddling across we may be lucky and see dolphin. As we get closer to the islands we often see turtles resting on the surface. When we cross the fringing reef we often see rays and other fish. Dugongs do frequent the local waters but they are very shy, and are only seen occasionally. We often see many sea birds and osprey and sea eagles inhabit the islands

«What are the guides like?

Coral Sea Kayaking is a small company and either David or Attie will guide your trip, they have both lived in North Queensland for over ten years and have a great love and knowledge of the rainforest and reef. They are both experienced adventure guides and qualified Sea Kayak Instructors, they are good fun and enjoy sharing the wealth of information they have about the region.

«What do we get for lunch?

Everything is supplied for your whole day. We have a picnic on the beach which includes yummy fresh salads, cold cuts, and loads of fresh fruit most of which is grown in our own garden. There is plenty for lunch to satisfy even the hungriest paddler.

«Do we go into the forest?

Yes, your guide will tell you about the type of forest on the islands, the trees and seeds that can be found. What plants were used by the aboriginals and also about the fauna. You will also learn which birds live or visit the region and much more about the cultural and natural history of the islands.

«Do I need to be experienced?

No, you don't need to have any experience of paddling or sea kayaking and our guides are fully qualified to instruct you in all the basic paddling strokes and are there to help teach you all the skills you need. Sea kayaking is pretty easy though.

«What if the weather is bad?

In the event of very strong winds, the trip will not go. However if the conditions are fine we will depart. Sometimes the wind will build up during the day but as we have access to many different beaches, we can always find a beach on the lee side of the island. When paddling home we will have the wind behind us so it will be helping us along. If the weather deteriorates during the day and the guide feels it would be unsafe to paddle back it is possible to return to Mission Beach via the water taxi or the ferry. Although, this is a very rare occurrence. The guides always carry a mobile phone and have first aid qualifications in the event of an emergency. A first aid kit is carried on all trips.