WATERSPORTS

There's a whole world of watersports waiting for you here in Tropical North Queensland. From kayaking some of our pristine coastline to raging down the rapids of the Tully River, there's something to suit every adventure level. Or maybe you'd like to get motorised? Jump on a jetski or try some cable skiing or wakeboarding. Everything is possible during your vacation in Far North Queensland.

SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW THE DIFFERENT WATERSPORTS YOU CAN ENJOY WHILE HOLIDAYING IN TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND. TO SEE OTHER TOURS, PLEASE REFER TO THE LINKS ON THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN.

PALM COVE WATERSPORTS
Cnr Williams Esplanade and Cedar Road, Palm Cove (MAP)
Mobile 0402 861 011 / Fax (07) 4058 0274

www.palmcovewatersports.com

Sea Kayaking is a unique experience of discovery and challenge. There are few better ways to explore the coastline and Islands of tropical North Queensland than in a Sea Kayak. The close proximity to nature that Kayaks allow gives detailed insights into the environment both above and below the water. They often have amazing encounters with dolphins, turtles and other marine life while paddling around History rich Double Island.

Their tours are offered year round catering equally for those seeking a peaceful paddle or a bit of adventure. Parasailing is available throughout the year. Water-skiing, wakeboarding, big banana rides, tube rides, windsurfing, rocket rides and much more is available from May to November and are weather dependant.

PEGASUS WATERSPORTS
Lake Tinaroo (MAP)
Phone (07) 4036 0134 / Mobile 0405 196 404

www.pegasuswatersports.com.au

For the young and young at heart!

Half Day Tours or Full Day Tours. Transfers from Cairns can be arranged. 2 day cable ski and Pegasus sports full day package now available. Check their news page on their website.

* Wakeboard - Load the ballast up and turn the wake into a tsunami and 'get some air'.
* Kneeboard - It's great fun for the kids or mum and dad.
* Wakeskate - Bit like a skateboard on water heaps of fun.
* Ski or Slalom - Doubles or Slaloms for big or small
* Tubes - Awesome fun for everyone especially the young thrill seekers!!!!

CABLE SKI CAIRNS
Lot 5 Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield, Cairns (MAP)
Phone (07) 4038 1304 / Fax (07) 4038 3553

www.cableskicairns.com.au

Anyone can do it – Everybody is loving it

Cable Ski Cairns offers a unique watersport experience to young and old. Beginner to Advanced can have fun and a sense of achievement through a well designed and safe activity. Various equipment is provided, ranging from beginners’ kneeboards to the more advanced wakeboards and water skis for the extreme wakeboarder and waterskier.

Cable Ski Cairns' aim is to provide their visitors - young and old - with a relaxing and fun filled day out. Their motto “Anyone can do it – Everybody is loving it” truly reflects their commitment to make cable skiing an unforgettable and much talked about experience amongst their patrons.

REEF SPRINTER
Port Douglas (MAP)
Phone (07) 4099 3175

www.reefsprinter.com.au

Fast, fun and safe!

The latest models Yamaha 4 Strokes Jet Bikes are fast, fun, safe and easy to ride. Reef Sprinter will teach you the basics of Jet Bike riding and some safety rules, then it's on the bike to follow the rescue boat 500m off shore to their approved area and off you go!

No license or experience equired.

PADDLE TREK SEA KAYAKING TOURS
Cape Tribulation (MAP)
Phone (07) 4098 0131

www.capetribpaddletrek.com.au

In Cape Tribulation a sea kayaking tour is the ultimate way to explore the reefs and rainforests of the Daintree Coast. Paddel Trek sea kayaking tours will show you two World Heritage Areas: the Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Cape Tribulation Paddletrek has been running sea kayaking tours for 20 years and is owned and operated by Stewie, who will provide you with expert instructions on how to paddle, and on the tour you will share in his knowledge on local history and wildlife. Wildlife spotted on these ocean kayaking tours include sea turtles, sea eagles, dolphins, dugongs, sting rays, the occasional whale passing by on his way to Hervey Bay, and even the odd cassowary on the beach!

AWESOME FOURSOME Discover the wonders of the Whitsundays on a quad bike, helicopter, parasailing and jetski and all in one day! BACK COUNTRY BLISS ADVENTURES PO Box 974, Port Douglas Phone (07) 4099 3677 / Mobile 0420 101 757 Based in Port Douglas, Back Country Bliss Adventures operate half day, morning or afternoon, kayaking trips around the Port Douglas area. Guests can also join a fun river drift snorkelling tour on a crystal clear rainforest river or try wakeboarding. CAPE TRIBULATION SEA KAYAKING Phone (07) 4098 0077 / Fax (07) 4098 0075 Cape Tribulation Sea Kayaking Tours has morning and afternoon tours daily. The tour is designed with leisure and enjoyment in mind. CORAL SEA KAYAKING PO Box 292, Mission Beach Phone (07) 4068 9154 / Mobile 0419 782 453 Coral Sea Kayaking offer sea kayaking tours, expeditions, private charter and hire within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, visiting many of the National Park islands in the region, such as Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook Island and the Family Island group. JUMP THE BEACH PO Box 972N, North Cairns Phone (07) 4052 1822 / Fax (07) 4052 1833 Jump the Beach offers white water rafting in the Tully River. Or you can go in for jet skiing, kayaking, hot air ballooning and nearly every sport you can think of. KITE RITE Shop 9/471 Varley Street, Yorkeys Knob Phone (07) 4055 7918 Kite Rite offers packages for everyone in Yorkeys Knob. From group kite surfing lessons held over the weekend, to one-on-one tuition with personalised attention so you learn to surf, Kite Rite can customise a kiting package that is right for you at the Great Barrier Reef.

RAGING THUNDER ADVENTURES PO Box 1109, Cairns Phone (07) 4030 7900 / Fax (07) 4030 7911 Raging Thunder Adventures specialise in white water rafting, and there is no other place like Tully River to have the best rafting of your life. Raging Thunder offer full day or half day tours to Tully River and half day tours to Barron River, just outside Cairns. R'n'R WHITE WATER RAFTING TOURS 278 Hartley Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4041 9444 / Fax (07) 4041 9499 R'n'R operate full day white water rafting adventures to the Tully River, half day to the Barron River and extended white water rafting expeditions to the Johnstone River. R'n'R white water rafting adventures are suitable for all levels of fitness and enthusiasm. SKII-MEE WATER SKIING TOURS Lake Tinaroo Phone (07) 4034 1907 Skii-Mee tours offer half day or full day tours to Atherton Tablelands. The half day tours include 3 hours to wakeboard, tube, ski and kneeboard. WHITSUNDAY JETSKI HIRE AND WATERSPORTS Coral Sea Resort, 25 Ocean View Avenue, Airlie Beach Phone (07) 4948 0000 Whitsunday Jetski Hire and Watersports offers a unique and exciting holiday thrill right in the heart of Airlie Beach. WINDSWELL KITESURFING Port Douglas Phone (07) 4098 2167 / Mobile 0427 498 042 Learn to Kitesurf on beautiful Four Mile Beach, regarded as the best kitesurfing location in Australia during the winter months, for both beginners and advanced riders. They also offer downwind and Outer Reef and Island kitesurfing expeditions.

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