Paddle from Canberra to the South Coast and spend a night under the stars on a remote Bay campsite. This two-day guided sea-kayak and camping trip combines hands-on instruction, wildlife viewing, and all equipment and meals included.
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The bus shuffles out of Canberra at dawn and the inland light thins to a cool blue as you head toward the South Coast. By midmorning the scent changes—eucalypt smoke gives way to salt and kelp—and the Clyde River opens like a quiet highway. Guides offload kayaks and issue lifejackets; the water seems to wait, nudging you into motion. Paddling here is deliberate and exacting: each stroke moves you past sandstone headlands, under white-bellied sea birds, and into coves that maps rarely name.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (approx. 48 hours total)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—comfortable carrying dry bags, paddling several hours per day, and walking short beach approaches.
Wildlife
History
This coastline is part of Yuin country; Aboriginal families have fished and maintained songlines here for millennia, and middens along the shore mark long-term occupation.
Conservation
Operators practice minimal-impact camping and encourage guests to pack out waste, respect marine park regulations, and avoid disturbing wildlife, especially during whale season.
Reserve your spot on the Batemans Bay Overnight Kayak Camping Tour from Canberra - All Inclusive today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a quality dry bag
All personal gear is packed into dry bags—use a durable 20–30L dry bag to keep essentials dry and accessible in your kayak.
Layer for coastal changeability
Mornings and evenings are cool—pack a windproof layer and a warm mid-layer even in summer.
Motion-sickness prep
If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventative medication before departure and sit mid-boat where motion is least noticeable.
Footwear for shore access
Bring reef shoes or sturdy sandals for rocky landings and quick swims off the kayak.
20–30L dry bag
Keeps clothing and electronics dry while stowed in the kayak.
Thermal mid-layer (fleece or merino)
Warmth for cool mornings and nights at camp.
fall
Reef shoes or durable sandals
Protects feet during rocky landings and short shoreline walks.
summer
Headlamp with red-light mode
Useful for campsite tasks and early starts without disturbing the group.