Highlights
- Paddle past the Opera House and under the Harbour Bridge on a morning kayak
- Hear insider stories about Garden Island Naval Base from your ex-Navy guide
- Take home complimentary high-res photos and videos of your tour
- Enjoy a personal harbour experience in a small group of up to 10 guests
- Paddle on calm, sheltered Sydney Harbour waters, ideal for beginners
Description
Start your morning on the water with this one-hour small-group kayak tour of Sydney Harbour (maximum ten guests). Your guide - a former Royal Australian Navy serviceman with years on these waters - launches from sheltered Lavender Bay, just 400 metres from the Harbour Bridge, so conditions are calm and beginner-friendly from the very first stroke.
Paddle past Luna Park, glide beneath the Harbour Bridge, and take in the Opera House while the city buzzes around you. Along the way you will hear insider stories about Garden Island Naval Base, a restricted-access military landmark most visitors never learn about.
The pace is relaxed, the route avoids ferry lanes, and your guide captures complimentary high-resolution photos and videos so you can stay in the moment. All equipment is provided - touring kayak, paddle, and fitted lifejacket - plus a quick on-water safety briefing before you set off.
No experience needed. Whether you are a couple, a family with older kids, a solo traveller, or a group of friends, this is the most personal way to see Sydney's iconic harbour landmarks without the early alarm.
Includes
Two-person touring kayak with paddle
Properly fitted lifejacket (PFD)
On-water safety briefing and paddling tips
Guided 1-hour kayak tour with personal storytelling from your ex-Navy guide
Complimentary high-resolution photos and videos sent after tour
Excludes
Transport to and from the meeting point
Food and drinks
Important Information
- Tour stays within a sheltered area and avoids busy commercial waterways
- Suitable for beginners with a basic level of fitness
- Dress warmly — it can get cold on the water
- Bring a light jacket and a change of clothes just in case
- Tour operates during Vivid Sydney festival dates only
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund