About Australian Kayaking Adventures
Australian Kayaking Adventures is a Gold Coast kayaking and snorkelling tour company run by owner-guide Steven Vah, who has been leading paddling excursions on the Broadwater and surrounding waterways for over 20 years. Based at Biggera Waters on the northern Gold Coast, the business offers morning, midday, and sunset tours that combine sea kayaking with snorkelling on the sheltered waters of southern Moreton Bay, with regular sightings of dolphins, sea turtles, and stingrays.
The flagship Morning Dolphin Kayaking and Snorkelling Tour is a three-hour experience that departs from Marine Parade and paddles across the Broadwater to Wave Break Island and South Stradbroke Island, where guests snorkel over sub-tropical reef systems teeming with hundreds of fish species. Afternoon and sunset tours offer the same waterway in different light, with golden-hour paddling through calm channels backed by the Surfers Paradise skyline. Kayak and stand-up paddleboard hire is also available from Budds Beach for those who prefer a self-guided session.
What sets Australian Kayaking Adventures apart is the consistently high encounter rate with marine wildlife — dolphins are spotted on roughly 80 percent of tours — combined with Steven's relaxed, knowledgeable guiding style. Small group sizes ensure personal attention, and the sheltered Broadwater location means tours run in conditions that are accessible to paddlers of all ages and experience levels.
