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Full Day Tropical Island Tour
Highlights
- Paddle through crystal-clear waters, encountering sea turtles and dolphins in their natural habitat.
- Explore the golden sandy beaches of the Molle Group, perfect for a relaxing day in the sun.
- Join a guided bush walk to discover the unique flora and fauna of this stunning coastal landscape.
- Enjoy morning tea and lunch on the beach, immersing yourself in the tranquil island atmosphere.
The golden sandy beaches, fringing coral reefs and magnificent scenery, make the nearby Molle Group of Islands the perfect destination for the full day trip. Easily accessible by kayak due to their close proximity to the mainland, these islands and surrounding waters are home to sea turtles, dolphins and a myriad of other marine life. This is indeed a kayaker’s paradise. As well as paddling, there’s also the opportunity to take in a guided bush walk and spend time swimming and snorkelling. The tour includes morning tea and lunch on the beach.
Itinerary highlights
Whitsunday Islands
Kayaking directly from our waterfront base at Shute Harbour, paddlers wind their way through the inner islands before heading out to nearby White Rock.
There is time to relax and swim before crossing the Molle Passage to Sandy Bay on South Molle Island.
The waters off the Molle Islands are home to sea turtles, dolphins, soaring sea eagles and a myriad of colourful tropical fish. The migrating humpback whales frequent the area between July and September and are often spotted.
At South Molle kick back and relax or take another opportunity to snorkel the fringing coral reef accessed directly from the beach.
For the more energetic people, there is time to trek part of the Mount Jeffries Walking Track, lined with ancient grass trees which attract many varieties of butterflies. The walk boasts panoramic views across Whitsunday Island, Hamilton Island and the vast Conway State Forest plus equally stunning aerial vies down into Sandy Bay and Shute Harbour.
A beach-based buffet lunch is provided before kayaking back to Shute Harbour in the afternoon.
Tour details
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Available from 1 June 2026 to 30 September 2026
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Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Salty Dog Sea Kayaking
Join the Salty Dog team for an unforgettable experience on one of their fully guided trips or extended expeditions.
Explore the islands by joining a guided short or extended tour or let them customise one to suit you or your group’s special requirements. Alternatively, kayak throughout the Whitsundays at your own pace with a ‘freedom’ rental kayak, camping out under the stars or ‘living it up’ at luxury resort-style accommodation en-route.
Based in the spectacular Whitsundays Islands, Salty Dog Sea Kayaking have been renting kayaks and running kayaking expeditions since 1997. Their qualified staff intimately know the region and enjoy nothing better than sharing this with their friends and guests.
Comprising more than 70 islands, the Whitsunday Island group is the largest offshore island chain on the east coast of Australia. As part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, its tropical, clear, warm waters offer some of the most breathtaking and accessible paddling in the world.
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Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Tourism Whitsundays