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Kayaking in Sydney, Australia: Guided Sydney Harbour Kayak Experiences

Kayaking Tours by Sydney Harbour during Sunrise, Sunset or by the City Lights

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Go On a Fun, Memorable and Iconic Sydney Kayak Experience

Paddle by the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Luna Park at sunrise, sunset or by the city lights. Our friendly and expert guides will show you everything that makes kayaking in Sydney so special while making sure you feel supported throughout. We will make sure you get plenty of photos (free of charge!), so you can relive the sights, the stories and the magic of it all long after you’ve dried off.

Whether you’re a traveller seeing Sydney for the first time or a local wanting to see the city differently, this is the kind of experience that stays with you. Paddlers over 12 years old and all fitness levels are welcome to book a tour and join us on the harbour.

Why Go On Kayaking Tours in Sydney Harbour?

Sydney Harbour is one of the most iconic waterways in the world, and our kayaking tours are one of the best ways to experience it.

  • See the Icons Up Close

The Opera House and Harbour Bridge are two of the most recognisable landmarks on the planet. Kayaking tours put you right at water level, with unobstructed views from angles you simply can’t get on foot. It’s a perspective most people never experience.

  • Escape the Crowds

The Opera House welcomes around 10.9 million visitors through its doors each year, and Transport for NSW records 1.3 million pedestrians crossing the Harbour Bridge annually. On foot, you’re moving through those crowds. On the water, it’s just your group and the harbour.

  • History, Culture and Marine Life in One Paddle

Beyond the landmarks, Sydney Harbour is a thriving marine ecosystem with a rich cultural history. Our guides share the stories behind the water as you paddle, so you leave knowing a little more about the place you’ve just explored in your tour.

  • One of the Most Unique Things to Do in Sydney

If you’re searching for outdoor activities or adventure experiences in Sydney that go beyond the usual, this is it. There aren’t many places in the world where you can paddle past a UNESCO World Heritage site before breakfast.

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Sunrise Kayak Tour

From A$179

Start your morning off with sunrise kayaking around Sydney Harbour and Opera House while enjoying the beauty of the sun as it rises over the city. Enjoy your day with a $20 credit included at  BIRD&BEAR.

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  • 2 Hours

Our Most Popular Sydney Kayak Experiences

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ABOUT SYDNEY KAYAK EXPERIENCE

We have fallen in love with kayaking and want to share this experience of kayaking throughout Sydney with as many people as we can. We want to be able to pass on the same excitement and passion to our customers that we have been showing to our friends and family for so long now.

We are looking forward to having you paddle with us!

Ready to Kayak in Sydney?

Follow the steps below and we’ll take care of the rest.

1. Browse Our Tours 

Find the experience or tour that suits you.

2. Book Your Spot

Choose your date and secure your spot online.

3. Meet Us at the Water

Head to the meeting point and we’ll get you checked in, fitted and briefed.

4. Paddle and Enjoy!

Follow your guide through Sydney Harbour, take in the sights and walk away with quality photos to remember the experience by.

Have questions? Get in touch with the Sydney Kayak Experience team on 0452 633 477 or at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

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Kayak Tour Highlights from Our Guests
Over 1,300 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews on Google!

This is an absolute must-do in Sydney

Our tour guides were so friendly and fun, and the tour itself was absolutely breathtaking. The tour also comes with free breakfast (menu to choose from & coffee) at a local restaurant that was a huge plus! We had such a lovely time, thank you so much 🥰

– Melissa Filgueiras - Google
This tour isn’t just for visitors

I’m a Sydney local and absolutely LOVED this tour! The crew were super friendly and helpful. And it was a relaxing and unique way to see the city skyline. Also breakfast voucher included at a beautiful cafe located at the kayak site. Best way to start the day! Highly recommend.

– Rachel Dunn - Google
An unforgettable experience!

We did the sunrise kayak tour in Sydney Harbour and it was absolutely magical. The guides were super friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel safe and welcome—even if you’re not an experienced kayaker. We also got some stunning photos taken during the tour, which is such a lovely bonus to remember it by. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Sydney—it’s a unique and peaceful way to see the city from a completely different perspective.

– Zofia Jackiewicz - Google
Unbelievable experience!

Such lovely harbour tour guides, extremely knowledgeable about Sydney Harbours History and made us feel incredibly safe and comfortable! Got some amazing photos courtesy of the amazing team and topped off the early morning with a beautiful breakfast at the nearby cafe (with some vouchers from the experience). Overall incredibly grateful for this experience, 100% recommend!

– Taya Higgins - Google
Absolutely outstanding

Absolutely outstanding. These guys are so professional but also so friendly and knowledgeable. Adrian imparted some amazing historical knowledge on us as we cruised along the harbour. A hand picked team that work amazingly together. Unforgettable experience that was so chilled. Can't recommend highly enough.

– Niamh Grant - Google
This was an incredible experience!

If I could give these guys 6 stars, I would! Highly highly recommend. It was an incredible experience and we still can’t believe it happened! It felt magical. And a huge part of that is down to the staff - not just the views! They were all so friendly and helpful and really approachable. This was my first time kayaking and was quite nervous and slow, but they were really patient and encouraging and I felt well looked after. The team are clearly very passionate about what they do and do everything they can to make sure your experience is memorable and safe.

– Callie Wood - Google
Had an amazing time tonight on the tour!

It’s a very professional operation, super safe, the guides have a sense of humour and it’s beautiful. I would recommend this tour to visitors and locals alike. I’m a local but I learned some things I didn’t know about the harbour from the historical component of the experience. Thanks crew!

– Harley May - Google
It was gorgeous!

Such an amazing experience. We did the sunrise session, and oh boy! It was gorgeous. Best way to explore the harbour. Very well guided. Even if you have never done kayaking before and can’t swim, don’t hesitate! Just go!

– Rajeshree Jadhav - Google
One of the best experiences to date

My partner and I are locals and we enjoyed every second. If you are local or visiting Sydney, this is a must!

– Terri D. - Google

Honouring the Custodians of This Harbour

Sydney Kayak Experience operates on the lands and waters of the Cammeraygal people of the Eora Nation, who have cared for the northern shores of Sydney Harbour for thousands of years. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Gadigal people, whose Country includes the southern side of the harbour. We pay our deepest respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We recognise their enduring spiritual and cultural connection to land, sea and community, and we honour their role as the first paddlers, fisherfolk and storytellers of these waters.