WILLETTON WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Paddle the Shoalwater Archipelago: A Full-Day Kayak Loop Around Seal and Bird Islands
A full-day guided sea-kayak outing from Willetton that circles Seal and Bird Islands and Point Peron with guided wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch.
Paddle the Shoalwater Archipelago: A Full-Day Kayak Loop Around Seal and Bird Islands.
This full-day sea-kayak tour threads the sheltered waters off Willetton, taking paddlers along the coastlines of Seal and Bird Islands and around Point Peron. Guides lead the group past dramatic rock formations while you scan for dolphins, sea lions and a wide array of seabirds, then stop ashore for a healthy picnic lunch before returning to Shoalwater Bay for the day’s finish.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close encounters with dolphins, sea lions and seabirds
The route takes you along coastlines where dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, cormorants, sea eagles and cheeky sea lions are often seen — a concentrated stretch of coastal wildlife that makes the day a live natural-history lesson.
A guide-prepared picnic at Point Peron
Midday is spent ashore at Point Peron for a healthy picnic lunch provided by the guide, a welcome pause to dry off, refuel and take in coastal views before the return paddle.
Sculpted rockwork and sheltered channels
The tour explores rock formations and sheltered waters around the islands and Point Peron, offering striking coastal scenery and varied paddling conditions within a day trip from the city.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds as a steady rhythm of paddling, wildlife watching and short shore breaks: morning pickups from Perth or a 10:00 am meet at Arcadia Drive carpark lead to a guided paddle around Seal and Bird Islands and Point Peron, a picnic lunch onshore, then a relaxed return to Shoalwater Bay where the tour concludes in the early afternoon.
WILDLIFE
Close encounters with dolphins, sea lions and seabirds
The route takes you along coastlines where dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, cormorants, sea eagles and cheeky sea lions are often seen — a concentrated stretch of coastal wildlife that makes the day a live natural-history lesson.
THE MEAL
A guide-prepared picnic at Point Peron
Midday is spent ashore at Point Peron for a healthy picnic lunch provided by the guide, a welcome pause to dry off, refuel and take in coastal views before the return paddle.
THE COAST
Sculpted rockwork and sheltered channels
The tour explores rock formations and sheltered waters around the islands and Point Peron, offering striking coastal scenery and varied paddling conditions within a day trip from the city.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full-day tour; Perth City pickups occur between 8:45 am and 9:15 am, or meet at the Arcadia Drive carpark, Shoalwater Bay at 10:00 am. The tour concludes around 2:00 pm and returns paddlers to Perth City at approximately 3:30 pm.
Bring shorts, footwear you don’t mind getting wet, a towel, hat, sunscreen, a strap for glasses and a change of clothes for after. Bring something to drink; snacks are optional. A dry bag is recommended if your camera is not waterproof.
The operator supplies double kayaks, paddles, life jackets, professional guides and a healthy picnic lunch; transport from Perth is included.
Adult A$155, Concession A$125, Child A$95.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
This is a full-day tour that concludes around 2:00 pm at Shoalwater Bay, with return drop-offs to Perth City around 3:30 pm.
Where and when do I meet the group?
You can be picked up in Perth City between 8:45 am and 9:15 am, or you can meet the group at the Arcadia Drive carpark, Shoalwater Bay at 10:00 am.
What wildlife might I see?
Expect to spot dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, cormorants, sea eagles and sea lions along the coastlines of Seal and Bird Islands and around Point Peron.
What equipment is provided?
The operator provides double kayaks, paddles, life jackets and professional guides; a healthy picnic lunch and transport from Perth are also supplied.
What should I bring?
Bring shorts, footwear you don’t mind getting wet, a towel, hat, sunscreen, a strap for glasses, a change of clothes for after, something to drink and a dry bag for non-waterproof cameras.
How much does the tour cost?
Rates are Adult A$155, Concession A$125 and Child A$95.