Tour Structure
The Sunrise Kayak Turtle Tour is the perfect way to experience the Inner Great Barrier Reef Lagoon.
Our tours normally go for 3 hours. First off, we paddle over to Double Island Reef. This usually takes 20 - 30 minutes. First stop is our famous turtle sport, where most of the time green turtles and hawksbill turtles are there to greet us.


After this we explore the mangroves by kayak or head around to the north side of Double Island for more adventure. We then pull up on the Double Island, where we go swimming and explore the island
We finish off by paddling into Buchan's Beach if the wind gets up, or if it's calm we head back to Palm Cove.

Here is just some of the wildlife we most often see on the tour.


Eagle rays
Shovel nose sharks
Mangrove Rays
Sea Turtles
Bird Life


So join us for the wonderful Sunrise Kayak Turtle Tour.

Kayak Turtle Tours - Experience the Inner Great Barrier Reef By Kayak (only 20min paddle to the edge of the reef)
Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour. We are open daily for tours. We head off from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle out to Double Island from there. Once we are over there, it's an incredible experience. There are mangroves to explore, coral reef to paddle over and even a cave to explore if the conditions are right.
More often than not, the water is crystal clear. There is an abundance of small rays and turtles swimming through the water, and it's even possible to see a dolphin, dugong or pod of whales on the tour, but you have to be very lucky. What we supply Kayaks Life jackets and safety gear All kayaking equipment Stinger Suits in stinger season How long is the tour
Our tours normally runs from 3.5 - 4 hours. First we paddle over to Double Island reef. This usually takes about 20 - 30 minutes. Once we get there, it is time to explore the reef. More often than not we see lots of different marine life like:
Eagle rays Shovel nose sharks Mangrove rays Colourful fish Sea Turtles
So join us for the amazing Kayak Turtle Tour

Timetable
6:15 am - Pickup from Cairns and Northern beaches
6:45 am - Check in to tour
7:00 am - Tour Starts
12:00 pm - Tour Finishes
1:00 pm -Finish Customer Drop Offs
Explore the Inner Great Barrier Reef - From Palm Cove
Join us on our full day kayak tour of the inner Great Barrier Reef to Double Island and Haycock Island. This is a great tour for the whole family.

Set Off From Palm Cove
We set off from Palm Cove at 7 am. After a short paddle across you’ll soon be greeted by the beauty of the surrounding reefs and the amazing islands. Explore Haycock Island
We pull up on Haycock Island to relax and explore the island. Snorkel sets are provided at this point depending on the conditions. Search For Sea Turtles
After having a break, it is back to the kayaks in search of sea turtle. We gently drift along the fringing reefs watching the turtles come up for a breath. After spotting turtles, Pull Up On Secluded Beaches
It’s off to the north side of Double Island. Here we pull up on one of the small secluded beaches for fresh fruit, cake, and juice. This is a great place for swimming and snorkelling as the north side is completely protected from the prevailing southeast trade winds. Check Out The Limestone Cave
After relaxing, swimming/snorkelling at the beach, we then make out way over to the limestone cave. Depending on the conditions, we will enter the cave. The cave has a small beach inside and stalactites on the ceiling. Experience the Lagoon Life
We then leave the limestone cave and make our way around to where the resort is situated. This is has a beautiful sandy beach where we can stop Blue Spotted Lagoon Rays, Shovel Nose Sharks and a ray of different marine life. Here we also go for a walk over to the mangroves. Along the way (if oysters are your thing) you can pop a few off the rocks. Make Our Way to the Final Beach
After exploring this section of the island, it’s time to head back. If the wind is up, we make our way over to Buchans Point/Elis Beach. We have exclusive rights to pull up at this beach as we are the permit holders for this activity. Here, there will be a bus and trailer to pick everyone and everything up and run you back to palm Cove. If the wind is down, we will make our way directly back to Palm Cove.