10 of the best kayaking spots in WA
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- 12 Jul 2022
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Hit the water and go kayaking or canoeing at these stunning locations across WA. You’ll find hire gear on-site, nearby or the option of a guided tour.
Frankland River, Nornalup
The Frankland River offers spectacular paddling in WA’s southern forest region. From Nornalup there are two paddle trails you can take on the Frankland.
Starting from the jetty in Nornalup town, paddle upstream on a marked loop trail that’s 13km return and will take you through dense forest in Walpole-Nornalup National Park. Or head downstream from Nornalup and into the wide expanse of the Nornalup Inlet and then north to Walpole town. Nornalup to Walpole is about 10km one way.
Shark Bay
The beautiful sheltered lagoons, clear waters and stunning marine life in Shark Bay make this an ideal spot for sea kayaking.
As these are open waters where you could get caught in strong tides, a guided tour is recommended. A full day group eco-tour on the water, exploring local Aboriginal culture, is a great way to enjoy this World Heritage area. Along the way you can spot turtles, manta rays, dolphins and maybe even one of the region’s elusive dugongs. Tours leave from the town of Denham.
For experienced paddlers who are well prepared and travelling in a group, it’s also possible to take on longer tours with overnight camping stops, heading north into Big Lagoon.
Ningaloo Reef
There are marked kayaking sites throughout the Ningaloo Marine Park where you can hitch your kayak to one of 10 moorings while you snorkel along the reef. The moorings are for kayaks only and each one can hold up to 10 kayaks. You can explore the incredible underwater wonders of the reef at each stop. The visitor centres in Coral Bay and Exmouth have leaflets with the locations of each mooring.
Kayaks can be hired in Coral Bay and Exmouth or take a guided kayaking tour of the reef with one of the local operators.
Denmark River and Wilson Inlet
Around Denmark you can cruise through the Wilson Inlet or head up the Denmark River - both offer stunning sites to explore.
The Denmark River paddle trail is a 9km loop starting from the Denmark River mouth and heading upstream past riverbanks lined with tall karri trees. There are grassy banks where you can also stop for a picnic. Or for a longer trip, paddle out into the Wilson inlet and explore its many secluded bays.
There are both kayaks and canoes available for hire in Denmark. Read More...
