Top 15 Kayak Trips in Sydney

Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour - Rushcutters Bay is a practical starting point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,899 reviews · 2 hours · from $119Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guides at Rushcutters Bay for a two-hour sunrise kayak tour. Paddle toward the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, pause for photos, and finish with guide-taken photos, coffee, and a croissant or pastry at Navy Bear Cafe.

“It was amazing! We did the kayaking on Tuesday and we had a really nice day for it. Every single guide was so nice and friendly. I had one guy piggy back me so I could FaceTime a friend. He was great haha Thank you all of you”

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Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

2.Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 869 reviews · 2 hours · from $126

Start at Milson Park in Kirribilli for a guided, LED-lit sunrise kayak trip beneath the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House. Guides including Bo, Charlie, Dan, Helena, and Diarmuid help beginners, take photos, and finish with a $20 Flying Bear Cafe credit.

“Very memorable experience, the morning exercise is very light and chill, and the harbor view is absolutely amazing. Must try if it’s the first visit in Sydney!”

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Kayak & Breakfast Tour

3.Sydney Harbour Bridge Kayak & Breakfast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · from $139

Start at 7:00 am in Lavender Bay and paddle with guide Sam beneath the Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House, and into Lavender Bay. Your kayak, paddle, PFD, safety briefing, photos, and breakfast at Thelma & Louise Café are included. The three-hour outing returns to its starting point.

“So glad we did this— beautiful early morning walk over the bridge to get to Lavender Bay, followed by a lovely kayak paddle. The breakfast at Thelma and Louise was exceptional and plentiful.”

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Sydney: Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

4.Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 2h 30m · from $67Best value

Set out from Manly Sailing near the ferry wharf for a gentle guided paddle to Collins Flat, Store, and Quarantine beaches. Your English-speaking guide handles the safety briefing, local stories, snacks, and route. Choose a single or double kayak, with time for a swim if conditions allow.

“I thought Nikki was very welcoming and genuinely interested in the participants Nikki regularly checked in with how I was handling the activity Her local knowledge made the trip very interesting I would have liked longer stay at the quarantine station beach to include time for the museum and a swim Thoroughly enjoyed this activity and recommend to anyone”

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Kayak to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with Local

5.Kayak to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $91

Join Sydney local Matt Bezzina for a 3.5-hour sea kayaking trip from Glebe to Goat Island, also called Memel. Learn proper paddling, cross Sydney Harbour, pose for bridge photos, explore convict-built sandstone sites, and receive professional photos afterward.

“A really fantastic experience, thoroughly enjoyed it. Organised very well, was able to see all the main attractions from the water. Would definitely recommend. Had a fantastic tour guide who was so informative M!”

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Sydney: Sunset Kayak Tour on Sydney Harbour

6.Sunset Kayak Tour on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 1h 30m · from $105

Join Sydney Kayak Experience for a 90-minute sunset paddle from Lavender Bay. Qualified guides lead a small group past the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Circular Quay, while Bo, Adrian, Zoly, or Tierna may help with instruction and photos.

“Amazing experience! The tour itself was really well structured. The tour guides were really friendly and communicative. The tour itself and the view was stunning, once in a lifetime experience. Would recommend to everyone doing it!”

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Sydney: Sunset Kayak Tour with Opera House Views

7.Sunset Kayak Tour with Opera House Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 1h 30m · from $106

Join Kayaking Sydney for a 90-minute sunset paddle from Blues Point Reserve. English or Portuguese-speaking guides, including Fabrizio and Frank, lead small groups of up to nine past the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Luna Park, with a pause at McMahons Point for sunset photos.

“Amazing experience. Watching the sunset under the harbour was unforgettable. Our guides were super friendly and lovely. So worth it!”

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Sydney: Opera & Harbour Bridge Small-Group Kayak Tour

8.Opera & Harbour Bridge Small-Group Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Meet Isaac at Lavender Bay, learn the basics, then paddle a single kayak toward Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and Luna Park. Groups cap at five, making it easier to get help, stay together, and receive photos. English and Spanish tours run for two hours.

“It wad very noce. we had a small group, so he took the timre for us. He took also a lot of pictures of us. We”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $118

Meet at Smith’s Boat Shed in Mosman at 8:30 am for a four-hour guided kayak trip through Middle Harbour and Garigal National Park. Your guide provides a 20-minute safety briefing, equipment, local stories, wildlife viewing, and morning tea at a quiet beach. Minimum age is 14.

“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.”

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Sydney: Sunset Kayak – Opera & Harbour Bridge Tour (5p. max)

10.Sunset Kayak – Opera & Harbour Bridge Tour (5p. max)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $113

Meet Izaac or another certified guide at Lavender Bay for a two-hour sunset paddle past Luna Park, the Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House. Beginners get patient instruction, equipment, safety gear, and free photos. The small group usually holds no more than five people, with English and Spanish guidance.

“This was more than I expected. From booking until after the activity. I had a lot of fun. Izaac made sure we were all safe and having the time of our lives. The whole transaction was very pleasant. Apologies if spelt your name wrong, Thanks for sharing your office with us.”

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Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

11.Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $68

Set out from Manly Yacht Club at 10:30 am for a relaxed 2.5-hour paddle around Collins Flat, Quarantine, and Store beaches. Guides such as Hannah, Jamie, Lewis, Owen, and Brooke help beginners find their rhythm, share local history, and provide gear, drybags, snacks, and hot drinks.

“Had an amazing adventure on the Kayaks and visited some great locations. Our Tour guide was very friendly and helpful and ensured a great experience. I would highly recommend this Tour and i will be doi g it again. A Thanks, Carl”

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Double Kayak Hire – 4 Hours

12.Double Kayak Hire – 4 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews

Set out from Manly Kayak Centre with a double kayak, safety gear, dry bag, map, and basic paddling advice. You can explore North Harbour at your own pace, stopping at beaches or nearby spots such as Little Manly and Q Station. No previous kayaking experience is required.

“Awesome morning paddling around the foreshore stopping for swims and coffee at Q station. The MKC crew super helpful rescheduling due to bad weather.”

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Sydney: Opera House and Harbour Guided Kayak Tour

13.Opera House and Harbour Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1h 30m · from $98

Meet your English or Hungarian-speaking guide at Milson Park Boat Ramp, choose a single or double kayak, and paddle toward the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Guides Bo and Pavel have earned praise for their kind, lively help. Photos and videos are included.

“Really fun!!! The guide was very helpful and kind, my brother and I had a great time”

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

14.Kayak to Goat Island At The Heart of Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Paddle from Glebe into Sydney Harbour in a single or double sea kayak with guides such as Matt or Daniel. Stop beneath the Harbour Bridge for professional photos, land on permit-only Goat Island, and return via Darling Harbour. Small groups are limited to six.

“I seriously had the most wonderful experience! Such great value for money learning to kayak in a proper sea kayak with a very experience guide who has a wealth of knowledge about the area and its history. Couldn’t fault the experience at all, it truely was a magical morning. I have a new found love for sea kayaking and would gladly go back a second and third time!!! With no experience having done this before, I felt very safe at all times during the activity. If you’re looking for great value for money look no further because this is the kayaking trip you’ve been looking for!!!! Fantastic day and an…”

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Sydney Sunrise Kayak Tour on Sydney Harbour

15.Sydney Sunrise Kayak Tour on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $106

Meet guides Chad, Pete, and their team at 30 Blues Point Road for a 90-minute to two-hour sunrise paddle. You will pass Luna Park, Kirribilli House, the Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House, with photos, stories, equipment, and secure valuables storage included.

“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.👍🚣🚣‍♀️🚣🚣🥇🥇”

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