SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular kayak tours 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“Excellent activity! Would highly recommend to everyone, the guides were fantastic!”
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.
“We had a brilliant time kayaking with all of the crew at Sydney Sunrise Kayaking . The views were spectacular and all of the crew took such good care of everyone and made sure we all had a fantastic time. Thanks again again.”
Paddle under Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House, then refuel with breakfast at Thelma & Louise Café in a small group tour.
“The breakfast was amazing! Stellar scenery, it’s definitely a work out. The instructor was very clear with instructions. I don’t even know how to swim and still enjoyed”
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.
“Matt was an excellent host and treated everyone with kindness, while being aware and welcoming of any skill level. The trip itself was informative, both in terms of the vessels themselves and of the areas and history we were traveling around. This is among my favorite activities I’ve experienced in 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.
“Our hosts were lovely, fun and passionate. They even took great photographs of us kayaking with the icon background of bridge and opera house. A simple but very memorable experience of Sydney Harbour.”
Small-group Sydney kayak tour past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Lavender Bay. Learn basics, get free photos. 2 hours.
“Izaac was a very nice guide! We had a private tour with him. He showed us so many cool things! We really recommend doing a tour with him!”
Paddle at Sydney sunset past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a small-group kayak tour with safety coaching and free photo gifts.
“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!”
Guided kayak tour of Manly Cove beaches from Manly Yacht Club. Small group, gear and hot drinks included, plus swims and coastal history.
“The tour guide was absolutely lovely and had some great facts about the coves she took us too. The stops were really pretty and we even had time for a swim at each of them. A great way to spend my last day in Sydney, I would definitely recommend!”
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.
“This was a last minute booking, but was a wonderful outing with family, as we paddled around the beautiful Manly inner harbour. The team were once again excellent with helping us get into the water. provided friendly advice on water conditRead more”
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”
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.👍🚣🚣♀️🚣🚣🥇🥇”
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 👏”
Sunrise single kayak on Sydney Harbour: Opera House, Bridge, Fort Denison & Luna Park, with safety gear, photos, and $20 breakfast voucher.
“We had a great time kayaking around Sydney harbour. Staff were great, breakfast tasty and views spectacular.”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
