Clear bottom kayaking is becoming a huge trend and you can experience this one-of-a-kind water sport a short drive from Sydney to see if it’s worth the hype. The enchanting seaside town of Batemans Bay offers a glass bottom tour in a tranquil marine park allowing paddlers to come up close with unique wildlife both in and above the water. These see-through boats treat you to remarkable marine life as you peer into the clear waters beneath you while weaving through lush mangroves. If it sounds dreamy, you’ll be happy to know the tours are running throughout winter making this the perfect opportunity to plan a weekend escape from Sydney.
Glass Bottom Kayak Tour, Batemans Bay
This tour, which is organised by Region X, takes place in Batemans Bay Marine Park and brings visitors up close to marine creatures like stingrays, octopus, crabs and fish and you can spot huge eagles and wading birds soaring above you for a little birdwatching while you’re at it. Some underwater creatures like stingrays swim at a leisurely pace so you’re almost certain to get a sighting.
The 2-hour tours are ideal for families and feature stable double kayaks with a clear bottom for you to see underwater creatures in their natural habitat. The package includes all the kayaking equipment you’ll need and it also includes tasty snacks along the way. You also get a kayaking lesson before the actual tour on a sheltered beach to get you comfortable with the water.
Prices start from just $79 with tours running daily in the morning and afternoon. Get more information and book your tickets here.
How to get there
Batemans Bay is a four-hour drive from Sydney and two hours from Canberra, you can also fly into from Sydney to Moruya Airport with Regional Express. Guests are asked to meet their guides at Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve, just North of Batemans Bay.