Winter Solstice Starlight Kayak

A Navigate Expeditions
Special Event

When

June 14, 2027 4:00 pm

Duration

Approx. 3 hours

What's Included

Guided Experience: Professional local guides providing safety briefings and expert storytelling.
Equipment: High-quality kayak, paddle, and PFD (life jacket).
Winter Nourishment: A steaming cup of seasonal soup to warm your hands and heart at the water’s edge.
Solstice Creative: Participate painting with light photography.
Safety Gear: High-visibility starlight/night paddling lights.

What’s not included

Main Meal: This experience includes seasonal soup and light refreshments only.
Transport: Guests are required to make their own way to and from the meeting point at Wallagoot Lake.
Personal Clothing: Warm, layered clothing and warm jackets are not provided.
Alcohol: This is an alcohol-free community event to ensure safety on the water at night.

Location

Wallagoot Lake

Meeting Info

6pm at 259 Wallagoot Lake Road Wallagoot

What To Bring

Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen.
Hydration: A full bottle of water.
Lighting: A head torch or similar.
Footwear: Closed-toe shoes (reef shoes or old trainers) are needed. We have some you can borrow if required.
Clothing: Wear a shirt with shorts or 3/4 length pants. Please do not wear jeans. If you plan to swim, wear your swimmers and bring a towel.
Extra Clothes: Even in the middle of summer, evenings can get cool. We recommend wearing layers and bringing a spare change of clothes, which you can store in a dry bag we’ll provide. We also have rain gear you can borrow.
Insect Repellent: Bugs tend to come out at twilight. We have a natural repellent for you to use. If you prefer to bring your own, please use it away from other guests and our equipment, and avoid products containing DEET.

Activity Rating

Easy - Ideal for those with moderate fitness and good balance, this kayaking experience may involve sustained effort and paddling over long distances, occasionally against wind or current.

Additional Info

The guest may cancel the Service at any time, by email or text message. The following will apply:
If the cancellation is more than 48 hours prior to the tour commencement, an administration fee of 25% of the booking cost will be deducted, and the balance refunded (type 1 cancellation);
If the cancellation is less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours prior to the tour commencement, an administration fee of 50% of the booking cost will be deducted, and the balance refunded (type 2 cancellation);
If the cancellation is less than 24 hours prior to the tour commencement, if the guest is a no show, a cancellation fee of 100% of the booking cost will be deducted (type 3 cancellation).

Please review our Terms & Conditions.

Pricing + Tickets

Adults 17+ – $170
Children 3 to 16 – $150

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Our Winter Solstice Starlight Kayak begins late afternoon on the north edge of the lake, as we bundle ourselves and our celebratory feast into waiting kayaks, and begin the journey across still waters.

As we paddle quietly past calling birds and schools of fish, the sun begins to set on the shortest day, and we watch the sky turn golden, reflected on glassy water.

Reaching the far edge of the lake, we disembark on the sandy beach, and gather together to prepare the feast. Our hands are warmed by steaming cups of seasonal soup, and we become present with the stillness, the dark night, and the gifts nature offers us. Together we will get creative with painting with light photography.

Then comes the most magical part of the night: we launch back into the water to paddle home in the dark. Guided by the glow of the waxing crescent moon and the stars, the rhythmic sound of our paddles become meditation as we return to the light.

This is a night of stillness, wild nature, and community warmth. Come cross the lake with us and welcome the light back home.