Sydney · SYDNEY KAYAK TOURS
The harbour is calmest before the ferries build a wake, which is why most of these leave at or before sunrise. The 15 below are compared on distance, whether you need to have paddled before, and what happens on a windy morning.
Paddle past the Sydney Opera House at sunrise or sunset, with guided instruction, coffee, and free photos from your guides.
“Amazing tour guides and such a fun activity! Well worth the early rise. Thanks to Chris, Warren, Matt and Rachel. We had the best time :)”
Paddle Sydney at dawn past the Opera House and under the Harbour Bridge, with guide photos, LED-lit kayaks, and a $20 cafe breakfast credit.
“Incredible experience. The whole team of guides were very friendly and helpful. You get plenty of time to take your own pictures and the team make sure everyone gets photo opportunities. Would highly recommend! Worth the early morning.”
Sydney Harbour Bridge kayak at 7am, small group, emailed photos, and breakfast at Thelma and Louise Cafe. See Opera House from water.
“Fun morning kayaking. Although it was windy with a chop, we had a fun time. Sam was a great guide, the boats were stable and tracked well and the breakfast was creative and delicious.”
Guided kayak tour around Manly Cove with stops at Collins Flat, Store and Quarantine beaches, snacks, and optional swim for beginners.
“I thought Nikki was very welcoming and genuinely interested in the participants Nikki regularly checked in with how I was handling the activity Her local knowledge made the trip very interesting I would have liked longer stay at the quarantine station beach to include time for the museum and a swim Thoroughly enjoyed this activity and recommend to anyone”
Sea kayak from Blackwattle Bay to Goat Island with Harbour Bridge photo moments, local guide, and gear included.
“Going kayaking to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with a group of four and a professional local giude was an incredible enjoyable experience. We learned how to paddle on a sea kayak, how to catch waves, and even discovered a lot of interesting history about Sydney. I highly recommend this trip, so go for it!”
Sunset kayak on Sydney Harbour past the Opera House and Bridge on a small-group 90-minute paddle, with guides photos.
“It was really nice , Zoly and Bo was amazing. I really enjoyed it 🙏🏻”
Sunset kayak on Sydney Harbour with Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Luna Park views. Small group, life jackets, 90 minutes.
“We had such a great experience! Jack and Frankie were super helpful, friendly, and accommodating with all our requests. The kayak trip itself was amazing, and the sunset view was absolutely stunning. Everything went smoothly, and we truly had the best time. Highly recommend and it’s definitely worth the money and experience!”
Kayak past Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a small-group tour. Learn basics, enjoy 2 hours, and get free photos.
“It was a great experience!! Beautiful views, really personalized, the guide is very friendly 100% recommend.”
Paddle Middle Harbour through Garigal National Park, spot native wildlife, and recharge with coffee and a secluded morning tea.
“Great fun, knowledgeable and personable tour guide. Short drive from Sydney city center. Nice lunch slo h the shoreline brought by the guide. Paddled through the mango trees, observed wildlife, historical sites and their history, got to know and chat with other kayakers from all over.”
Sunset kayak in Sydney past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Small group, expert guide, all gear and free photos, 2 hours.
“Izaac/Baldy was amazing 👏 there was a big range of skill levels in our group but he made sure we were all happy, nothing at all I could fault the experience on!”
Sydney guided kayak tour from Manly Yacht Club to Collins Flat, Quarantine and Store Beach, with gear, snacks, hot drinks, easy paddling.
“This was good fun! If you aren’t used to kayaking it isn’t the easiest so bear this in mind and do a 2 seater one if you can to share the task. Went to some lovely spots and finished with the Q station. Hannah, our guide, was friendly and knowleRead more”
Rent a double kayak for 4 hours in Manly, get basic paddling tips and a dry bag, then paddle North Harbour secret beaches at your pace.
“Awesome morning paddling around the foreshore stopping for swims and coffee at Q station. The MKC crew super helpful rescheduling due to bad weather.”
Paddle Sydney Harbour on a guided kayak with photo stops at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, plus guide-taken videos.
“Really fun!!! The guide was very helpful and kind, my brother and I had a great time”
Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise on a guided kayak tour. See the Opera House, Luna Park, and Harbour Bridge, plus photos included.
“Thank you so much for a fantastic morning viewing the sunrise especially having Chad and Pete as our tour guides. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Will definitely be back to do it again with family from London lots of love and laughs from the gigglers .😂😂😆. Cheers guys. Irish/ English/ semi Australian gang.👍🚣🚣♀️🚣🚣🥇🥇”
Paddle Darling Harbour with a small group sea kayak tour to heritage ships like HMAS Krait and Duyfken, guided with safety-first instruction.
“It was our first time kayaking and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Shannon and your lovely assistant (Sorry, we forgot her name)”
Every kind of day out between the ferry wharves and the cliffs, and the best of each.
