Australia - QLD - Hinchinbrook Island & The Coral Sea (7 days)
This is true expedition sea-kayaking along one of the most spectacular wilderness coasts in Australia. Lying off the coast of tropical Queensland, Hinchinbrook is Australia's largest island national park. It is an area of breathtaking beauty with tropical forest and granite peaks rising over 1000m out of the sea above unspoiled golden beaches and sandy bays that are perfect for sea kayaking. While sea-kayaking experience is not essential, participants must be strong swimmers and confident in open water conditions.
The itinerary can be adjusted to suit the conditions and most days there is ample time to beach comb and snorkel the translucent waters. Each night we camp on the beach - and if we have had a good days' fishing - dine on fresh seafood. A highlight of the trip is the chance of encountering turtles, dolphins, dugongs, Mantra Rays and even Humpback Whales while crossing the Coral Sea to the jewel like Family Islands, before returning to Mission Beach.
- DAY 1: Transfer Mission Beach to Lucinda, commence sea kayaking
- DAY 2: Paddle around Hillock Point to Zoe Bay
- DAY 3: Paddle beneath Mount Bowen (1121m) to Banksia Bay
- DAY 4: Paddle Ramsay Bay round Cape Sandwich to Sunset Beach
- DAY 5: Paddle to Goold Island
- DAY 6: Open channel crossing to Wheeler Island
- DAY 7: Paddle past Bedarra and Dunk Islands to Mission Beach where trip concludes
Operated by World Expeditions
Departures: May to October
- Contact us for more information, current costs and to make a booking on this small group adventure