5 Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours in Australia for Every Kind of Paddler

1.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · from $114Our pick

Start at 8:30 am in Nelly Bay for a five-hour cruise around Magnetic Island. Aquascene’s small group tour combines reef snorkeling, paddle boarding, secluded beaches, island stories, and wildlife viewing. Master Reef Guides provide tuition and reef education, while the crew may include local hosts such as Adam, Calvin, Anita, or Jan.

“Highly recommend! Absolutely beautiful ocean water, beaches and sea life. Guides were amazing! It was a lot of fun”

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2.Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 384 reviews · from $71

Paddle the quiet Brunswick River in Cape Byron Marine Park with guides Ricky and Krystal. You’ll get a land lesson, board, paddle, leg rope, and life jacket if needed, then move through tree-lined water while your guide points out wildlife and takes digital photos. The two-hour tour ends with cold water and homemade snacks.

“This stand up paddle tour was nothing short of amazing. From start to finish, the experience felt both exhilarating and deeply peaceful—a rare combination that made it truly special. The natural beauty surrounding us was absolutely spectaRead more”

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3.Behind The Bay – Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $92

Spend five to six hours beyond Byron Bay’s surf breaks with guides such as Harry, Tom, Mark, or Georgia. Swim at Killen Falls, use a paddleboard at Lake Ainsworth, and walk through Broken Head Nature Reserve to quiet beaches and lookouts. Hotel pickup, drop-off, towels, and a small group of up to 11 make the day easy to join.

“Thank you Harry for the most memorable tour! Harry was so informative and lovely throughout the whole tour! I really recommend this tour to everyone! I will never forget! I wish Harry did more tours !!!”

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4.Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands Sailing, SUP & Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6 hours · from $162

Spend six hours aboard Wings III, a 60-foot air-conditioned sailing catamaran limited to 29 people. You’ll sail near Hook Island and Hayman Island, snorkel a fringing reef, paddle a SUP or clear-bottom kayak, and relax in the jacuzzi. Crew members may include Maddy, Mike, Mon, Sarah, or Stu. Bring your own drinks, and note that Whitehaven Beach is not included.

“10/10 experience, impeccable in every way. Honestly can't rate this tour highly enough. If you're stuck on a cruise ship, trying to book a day tour but getting frustrated with bad internet and trying to align transfer times, let me save you the hassle - BOOK THIS TOUR! These guys made sure we made it back in time for the cruise transfer. 9.30am start Coral Sea Port, 4pm return Coral Sea Port. Nothing was too much trouble, boat was luxurious! Tour itself was beautiful, they took us to the best secluded spots where we had privacy and space. Fully catered with premium quality food, catered to my allergies very safely.…”

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5.Byron Bay: Group 2.5 Hour Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $60Best value

Meet an English-speaking instructor from Let’s Go Surfing at 5/11 Fletcher Street for a 2.5-hour stand-up paddle lesson on the calm Brunswick River. You’ll learn balance, strokes, turns, and safe water entry before looking for turtles, dolphins, fish, seabirds, and marine plants. Groups are limited to eight.

“We had a lot of fun with Mark, who gave us so many interesting bits of info about the area and Australia in general 😀 🇦🇺🤠😎”

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