Kayak & canoe · SYDNEY KAYAK TOURS
The 14 best sydney kayak tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join Sydney Kayaking Tours for a two-hour guided paddle from Rushcutters Bay toward the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Guides such as Liam, Rachel, Warren, and Andrew help beginners feel safe, take free photos and videos, and finish with coffee and a croissant or pastry at Navy Bear Cafe.
“We were a group of 4 friends, booked on for sunrise kayaking activities. Top notch service, excellent coffee, total fun. Recommended”
Meet at Milson Park Boatramp in Kirribilli for a guided sunrise kayak with LED-lit boats, Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, photos, and a $20 breakfast credit at Flying Bear Cafe. Qualified guides, including Bo, Charlie, Dan, and Helena, help beginners paddle safely.
“Really enjoyed this sunrise kayaking trip. The workers were so lovely and even took photos for us! Well worth the money and would highly recommend!”
Join guide Sam for a three-hour morning paddle from Lavender Bay beneath the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House. The route ends at Thelma and Louise Café in Neutral Bay for breakfast, then returns by kayak. Equipment, safety briefing, and photos are included.
“Just wanted to say how fantastic and memorable our morning breakfast paddle was, from messages from Sam earlier in the week explaining what to wear, bring also timings and meeting place, on the morning a briefing on how the twin kayaRead more”
Paddle Manly Cove with an English-speaking guide in a single or double sit-on-top kayak. Visit Collins Flat, Store, and Quarantine beaches, pass caves and mini-waterfalls, hear local stories, and stop for juice, snacks, and a possible swim. Groups are limited to eight.
“A totally fun morning on the water. Our guide was excellent … very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Join guides such as Bo, Adrian, Zoly, and Tierna for a gentle 90-minute paddle from Lavender Bay. See the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Circular Quay at dusk, with safety gear, instruction, and guide-taken photos included.
“This was so much fun! Perfect weather and the guides were so good in keeping everyone together and controlled and taking great pictures! They all had so much knowledge and interacted the whole time!”
Paddle Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes with a guide, passing the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park before stopping at McMahons Point for sunset. Small groups of up to nine keep the outing personal. Guides such as Fabrizio, Fab, Frank, Jack, and Frankie have been praised for safety, photos, and beginner-friendly help.
“This was such a fun and wholesome activity to do with your friends and the tour guides were also the loveliest people. Highly recommend :)”
Paddle from Lavender Bay toward the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Admiralty House, and Luna Park in a single kayak. Guide Isaac keeps groups to five, teaches beginners, watches harbour traffic, and takes complimentary photos. English and Spanish tours are available.
“It was a great experience!! Beautiful views, really personalized, the guide is very friendly 100% recommend.”
Meet your guide at Lavender Bay, learn basic kayaking, then paddle toward Luna Park, the Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House as the sky turns gold. Isaac or Izaac guides many departures, helps beginners, watches the wind, and takes free photos along the way.
“Everything is perfect and the guide is really happy and sociable. He’s a Spanish guy really gentle, 100% u have to do this tour with him. Wonderful experience especially for the wonderful guide”
Start at Milson Park Boat Ramp in Kirribilli for a 90-minute paddle past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Your English or Hungarian-speaking guide handles the safety briefing, leads the route, and takes photos and videos. Choose a single or double kayak, with Bo and Pavel among the guides praised for their friendly approach.
“Really fun!!! The guide was very helpful and kind, my brother and I had a great time”
Paddle a sea kayak from Glebe to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Goat Island with guides Matt or Daniel. Learn proper paddling, land in a permit-only cove, hear harbour history, and receive free photos. This three-hour morning tour suits fit participants aged 16 and over.
“Matt was a great guide and easy to get along with! Lots of great history and tidbits of information about the bay area along the way! Definitely recommend the tour if you're up for it!”
Meet at 30 Blues Point Road for a 90-minute to 2-hour guided paddle beneath the Harbour Bridge, past Luna Park and the Opera House. Guides such as Chad and Pete add local stories and photo help. Kayaks, lifejackets, photos, and secure valuables storage are 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.👍🚣🚣♀️🚣🚣🥇🥇”
Start at Manly Sailing with guide-led safety and paddling instruction, then kayak along the shore to Store Beach. Swim, visit the museum or cafe, paddle around the Cove, or accept a 15-minute tow back. Guide Will has earned praise for his friendly, patient help.
“Had so much fun here. Our guide was amazing- so much patience and very friendly. Thanks a lot team.”
Meet Desmond at Lavender Bay for a two-hour sunrise kayak in a group of up to 10. After a safety briefing, paddle sheltered harbour waters past Luna Park, the Harbour Bridge, and Opera House, with photo stops and supplied gear.
“The guide was so lovely and friendly. And the views were amazing”
Join Manly Kayak Centre for a 90-minute guided paddle from West Esplanade. You’ll learn basic skills, visit Fairlight and North Harbour Reserve, stop at Reef Beach for a swim, and walk to Arabanoo Lookout at Dobroyd Head. Guides such as Nick and Steph add local facts along the way.
“It was amazing, a great experience. The guide Nick was very helpful, knowledgeable and had a lot of fun facts during the trip. I would recommend this experience. Thank you for a great day.”
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