[Paddlewise] kayaking queensland/great barrier reef?

Hi All-

I got an email from my cousin who is planning a trip down under for 
July.  She will be in Darwin on business, but will have time after to 
tour around a little.  In particular, she is interested in the sea 
kayaking the Queensland coast.  Anyone done any kayaking there?  Can 
you steer her towards particular destinations, recommend an 
outfitter/guide, or know of a kayak club that could help her out?

Here is her original query:

"The conference is in Darwin  but we want to spend a week or so on a 
coastline, and (of course) a sea kayaking trip seems ideal. We're 
thinking of a guided trip because of the complications of logistics 
(not to mention our ignorance), probably on the order of 5-7 days long, 
and location is still flexible but leaning towards Queensland/Great 
Barrier Reef.  I'm interested in whether you can recommend any (1) 
locations (off-the-beaten track with good beaches and snorkeling), (2) 
guide companies, or (3) a name of someone we can ask for inside 
knowledge. I always feel a bit lost and vulnerable to ripoffs when 
resorting to what the guidebooks tell me."

She would like it if you would reply to her directly at:
janet.ohmann_at_orst.edu

Thanks in advance!

Sarah Ohmann
Minneapolis, MN

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