SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.
Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise for close Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, plus coffee, pastry, and free guide photos in 2 hours.
Most Popular“Lovely morning with Chris and the team. Well worth the money.”
Paddle past the Opera House at dawn in LED-lit kayaks, get guide photos, then eat breakfast with a $20 café credit by the water.
“THIS IS A MUST when coming to Sydney. So relaxing, guides were so friendly and talkative throughout. Took some amazing photos of us with the sunrise and finished off with an amazing brekkie they provided a voucher for to refuel”
Paddle under Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House, then refuel with breakfast at Thelma & Louise Café in a small group tour.
“Was amazing, great guide. Had alot of fun out in the water. Breakfast was delicious. Would definitely recommend”
Kayak Manly Cove’s secluded beaches from Manly Sailing. 150 minutes of caves, snacks, juice, and a possible swim.
“Really enjoyable experience. Loved the paddling, scenery and the history imparted.”
Sea kayak to Goat Island (Memel) from Sydney Harbour with Matt Bezzina. Small group, Harbour Bridge photo moments, gear included.
“What an amazing experience! Matt was an awesome guide. He relayed interesting and informative stories, gave a great tour of the island, and gave us great kayaking advice. The photos were beautiful! Don't miss out on this experience, it was the highlight of our trip to Sydney!”
Sunset kayak on Sydney Harbour from Lavender Bay. Small-group paddle past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with guide photos.
“Unfortunately due to the weather (can’t be helped!!), my sunset kayak was cancelled. However, the communication was prompt and I was immediately offered to rebook on a number of different kayaks of my choosing or a full refund. I opted for a sunrise kayak which was fantastic and worth the early morning. The guides were…”
90 minutes of guided kayaking at Sydney Harbour sunset, passing the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park with photo stops.
“Amazing experience. Watching the sunset under the harbour was unforgettable. Our guides were super friendly and lovely. So worth it!”
Small-group Sydney kayak tour past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Lavender Bay. Learn basics, get free photos. 2 hours.
“Isaac/Baldy is an amazing guide. He knows a lot about the harbour traffic and believe me, that's important :) He will guide the tour according to your wishes and will take photos of you. The view of Sydney from a kayak is absolutely stunning. Don't miss this small-group kayaking experience if you're in Sydney”
Paddle Sydney’s Middle Harbour through Garigal National Park on a fully guided eco tour with wildlife spotting, small groups, and 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.”
Paddle at Sydney sunset past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a small-group kayak tour with safety coaching and free photo gifts.
“I enjoyed the activity; everything was very well organized, the equipment was adequate, and I liked that the group was small as it felt more personalized. The guide was very friendly, and while it was good to have the instructions in English, it was a plus to have them a little clearer in my native…”
Guided kayak tour of Manly Cove beaches from Manly Yacht Club. Small group, gear and hot drinks included, plus swims and coastal history.
“Easy trip to navigate and the guide took us to the beautiful beaches with an incredible history. The harbor was busy but we were safe. It was a very enjoyable day!”
Rent a double kayak for 4 hours in Manly, explore North Harbour’s quiet coves at your pace with staff tips and a dry bag.
“Awesome morning paddling around the foreshore stopping for swims and coffee at Q station. The MKC crew super helpful rescheduling due to bad weather.”
Guided kayak on Sydney Harbour past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. 90 minutes, photos by your guide from Milsons Park.
“Really fun!!! The guide was very helpful and kind, my brother and I had a great time”
Kayak Sydney Harbour to Goat Island for a permit landing, Harbour Bridge photo stops, and free pro photos, guided in 3 hours.
“This was awesome! Really enjoyed learning about sydney past and present and how to use a proper kayak :) The best kayak trip I've been on in ages - views from Goat Island are fab and bridge photos from kayak 👏”
Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise past Opera House, Luna Park, and the Harbour Bridge. Guided small group kayak tour, 90 mins–2 hrs.
“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.👍🚣🚣♀️🚣🚣🥇🥇”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
