Osprey Sanctuary Zone Kayak Trail

MOORINGS:

• Kayak 5 – The Lagoon: 22° 14.533'S, 113° 49.745'E;
• Kayak 6 – The Bungle Bungles: 22° 14.805'S, 113° 49.744'E;

ACCESS: From the small boat launch area to the north of the Osprey Bay campground.

DURATION: Allow three hours return time, including snorkelling.

SITE INFORMATION: 

Kayak 5  The Lagoon - The depth of Kayak 5 ranges from three to seven metres, and is a lagoon inside the main reef. You can complete this in a loop pattern around the inside of the reef. This is a fantastic snorkel; some of the species observed include clams, anemone and anemone fish, reef sharks, a plethora of reef fish species and several coral species including plate coral to porites bombies to large stands of staghorn in pristine condition. 

Kayak 6 The Bungle Bungles - Kayak 6 ranges in depth from three to four metres.  It comprises of several large porites bombies on the inside of a channel, inside the main reef. A variety of fish species may be observed including many schooling fish, and again large patches of staghorn corals can be found on the western edge of the reef. 

BEWARE OF CURRENTS AND WINDS AT ALL SITES. CHECK LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE SHORE. ALL MOORINGS ARE LOCATED IN SANCTUARY ZONES – NO FISHING PERMITTED 

SAFE KAYAK AND SNORKELLING TIPS

All sites require kayak and snorkelling experience. It is your responsibility to ensure your experience is suitable for the site. If in doubt don’t go out.

Check the local weather conditions prior to your activity.

Kayak with a friend to enhance the enjoyment and safety of your kayaking adventure.

Carry adequate water, food, sunscreen and sun protection. Some return journeys may take up to four hours so you will be exposed to the elements for a significant time. 

Ensure your kayak has a suitable attachment to securely attach to the kayak mooring, as well as the ability to safely secure your gear (e.g. paddle) while snorkelling. 

Please ensure your kayak is seaworthy and has the required safety equipment aboard as most of these sites are more than 400 metres from shore. The required safety equipment includes life jacket, flares and a bailer (if not self draining) − see the Department of Transport Paddle Safe brochure. 

Always ensure someone knows where you are, and your estimated time of return. Remember to let them know when you have returned safely. 

Once at the site, assess the currents prior to entry − it is recommended to snorkel into the current at the beginning of your snorkel to enable an easy return to the mooring. 

The moorings hold a maximum of ten kayaks at any one time. For further information contact the Milyering Visitor Centre on (08) 9949 2808