LORD HOWE ISLAND WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Paddle the Lagoon: Family Tandem Kayak Missions on Lord Howe Island
Hire an expedition tandem kayak to reach snorkel moorings, carry a BBQ lunch to North Bay, and explore the island’s sheltered lagoon on a self‑guided outing.
Paddle the Lagoon: Family Tandem Kayak Missions on Lord Howe Island.
This hire puts you on the water of Lord Howe Island’s sheltered lagoon for a self‑guided day of paddling to popular snorkel moorings, taking a BBQ lunch ashore at North Bay, or angling south toward the island’s mountain flank. Expedition kayaks are spacious enough to carry families—up to two adults and two small children—so the outing blends relaxed exploration with easy access to outstanding snorkel sites.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Self‑guided snorkel moorings
Pull up to a lagoon mooring at one of the popular snorkel sites and step straight into the water for a self‑catered snorkel tour of the island’s sheltered marine areas.
Expedition kayaks for family missions
The larger expedition kayaks can carry up to two adults and two small children, making them well suited for family trips that combine gentle paddling and beach time.
BBQ lunch at North Bay or paddle south
You can ferry a BBQ lunch across to North Bay for a beachside meal, or choose to paddle south toward the mountains for a longer on‑water excursion.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Set off from the lagoon in a stable expedition kayak and steer toward shallow snorkel moorings, beach the craft for a shore‑side BBQ at North Bay, or push a little farther south to skim the foot of the island’s mountain spine. The hire is intentionally self‑directed: stop at moorings to swim and snorkel, relax on sheltered sand, then paddle back on your own schedule.
THE LAGOON
Self‑guided snorkel moorings
Pull up to a lagoon mooring at one of the popular snorkel sites and step straight into the water for a self‑catered snorkel tour of the island’s sheltered marine areas.
THE FAMILY
Expedition kayaks for family missions
The larger expedition kayaks can carry up to two adults and two small children, making them well suited for family trips that combine gentle paddling and beach time.
THE ROUTE
BBQ lunch at North Bay or paddle south
You can ferry a BBQ lunch across to North Bay for a beachside meal, or choose to paddle south toward the mountains for a longer on‑water excursion.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits—and who should reassess.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring swimwear, a towel from your lodge, water to stay hydrated, and reef‑safe sun protection.
Pack reef‑safe sunscreen, water, and a towel so you can swim from moorings and dry off on the beach.
A towel from your lodge is listed as part of what to bring for the hire.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I hire a kayak for?
Minimum hire duration is one hour; the service operates on a schedule from 8:30am to 5pm.
Where do I meet to pick up the kayak?
Meet at Shed 2, Lagoon Road, Lord Howe Island, NSW 2898 to collect your kayak.
How many people fit in an expedition kayak?
Larger expedition kayaks can hold up to two adults and two small children.
Can I snorkel from the kayak?
Yes — you can pull up to a lagoon mooring at popular snorkel sites and conduct a self‑catered snorkel tour from there.
What should I bring for the hire?
Bring swimwear, a towel from your lodge, drinking water, and reef‑safe sun protection.
Is there an option to have lunch ashore?
You can take a BBQ lunch over to North Bay as part of your hire.