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15 Best Sydney Kayak Tours

The paddle trips locals book visitors onto: sunrise kayaks under the bridge with coffee on a beach only boats can reach, and harbour loops that trade the ferry deck for water level. Sunrise is flat-calm and worth the alarm.

1.Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

Experience Sydney’s stunning harbor on a 2-hour sunrise kayak tour, paddle close to the Opera House & Harbour Bridge, with photos and refreshments included.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“What a nice experience! Very knowledgeable guides. It felt very safe, and the views were just stunning. The guides took lots of pictures and sent them afterward. I can highly recommend it”

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2.Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

Experience Sydney’s iconic sights from the water at sunrise on a guided kayak tour past the Opera House and under Harbour Bridge, including breakfast.

★ 5.0

“The kayaking was a great experience - even though the weather wasn’t on our side, the guides did everything they could to make sure we had a good time, taking our pictures and giving us facts about the city. A really unique way to see…”

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4.Kayak to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with Local

Experience Sydney Harbour from the water with a guided kayak tour to Goat Island. Enjoy iconic views, wildlife, and historical insights in 3.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time going under the Sydney Harbor bridge. I’m not very experienced but the guide helped us know what to do to cross the Harbor and avoid tipping over. He had lots of great stories about the area.”

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8.Sydney’s Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking Eco Tour (Fully Guided)

Explore Sydney’s lush Middle Harbour on a guided eco-friendly kayak tour. Enjoy wildlife, scenic views, and a peaceful paddle for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“The kayak trip was wonderful and our guide Angela was super informative and did a magnificent job guiding us around the harbor. I highly recommend the tour.”

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10.Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

Experience the scenic beauty of Manly Cove on a relaxed 2.5-hour guided kayak tour. Perfect for all levels, with stunning beaches, local history, and friendly guides.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with Lewis! We did 3 double kayaks and had 2 small kids with us. We had a great time kayaking on Manly!”

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11.Double Kayak Hire – 4 Hours

Discover Sydney’s hidden beaches and scenic waterways with a 4-hour double kayak hire, perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike.

★ 5.0

“We hired the self boat for 4 hours with my husband and it was 11/10. Craig was super helpful and friendly, we arrived a fair bit late and even though we were happy with our time being cut short because there were no bookings after…”

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13.Sydney: Kayak to Goat Island At The Heart of Sydney Harbour

Experience Sydney Harbour from the water on a 3-hour kayak tour to Goat Island. Enjoy stunning views, expert guides, and exclusive land access.

★ 5.0

“Matt was a great guide who was super friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed the morning with him and the group. Matt was full of local knowledge and facts and we thought the photos of us with the harbour bridge in the backgroind,which we got emailed…”

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14.Sydney Sunrise Kayak Tour on Sydney Harbour

Experience Sydney Harbour at sunrise with a guided kayak tour, passing iconic sights like the Opera House, Luna Park, and Harbour Bridge for memorable photos and serenity.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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