Sunrise Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour (single kayak)
Description
Let us take you on a fun, memorable, and iconic Sydney Kayak Experience. Our friendly, trained, and qualified staff, will guide you through the spectacular Sydney Harbour, showing you all the sights there is to see! You'll get to enjoy a safe experience, with maximised fun factor, while we introduce you to kayaking Paddle by the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Luna park in the dazzling sunset, sunrise, or by the night city lights! Take in the scene from a different point of view you will never forget. We will make sure you get plenty of photos, and will always feel supported. All age and fitness levels are welcome.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Launch and return to Milson Point, Kirribili. Lovely park with amenities, playground, and cosy cafe - The Flying Bear, where we stop for a well earned breakkie after the trip ($20 voucher Included in your booking).
Spot Fort Denison from the water as you paddle by and learn some facts
Paddle with the Syndey Opera House in the background, have your photo opportunity, and learn some about this real icon of the Harbour!
Watch the sun rise behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge, take some amazing photos with the gorgeous dusk colours. Weather permitting paddle under the bridge.
Check out beautiful Neutral Bay from the water
you'll see the iconic Sydney Luna Park from your kayak, and get to snap some photos as well
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- we can accommodate children from 12 yo with a responsible adult/carer
Reviews(27)
Beautiful morning and so worth the early alarm. Friendly team, great route, lots of picture opportunities and a lovely breakfast & setting to end. Definitely recommend bringing the suggested change of clothes as you will get wet!
Hi Hanna, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you felt the early start was worth it—sunrise on the harbour really is something special. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the route, the photo opportunities, and finishing off with breakfast in such a beautiful setting. And yes, a spare set of clothes is always a smart idea! 😊 We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to paddle with you again in the future. Warm regards, Team Sydney Kayak Experience 🚣♀️
This tour is very well organized and friendly. They give lots of instructions. The pictures they took of us were awesome!
Hi June, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad to hear you found the tour well organised and enjoyed the guidance from our team—it’s something we take great pride in. And we’re especially happy you loved the photos, such a great way to remember the experience! We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you back on the water again soon. Warm regards,
It has been raining heavily during my trip here so I had to deal with the rain, wind, and heavy rain. They are incredibly kind and take great care of their clients’ safety, especially since I was alone and worried about the weather. I didn’t go, but it ended up being gorgeous. I was disappointed that I missed it, but I love that they seem to prioritize their clients’ safety.
Hi Francesca, Thank you so much for your kind words and understanding. We’re really sorry you missed out on the experience—Sydney weather can be quite unpredictable, and we completely understand how disappointing that must have been. That said, we truly appreciate your recognition of our focus on safety, especially in changing conditions. It’s always our top priority to ensure everyone feels comfortable and well looked after on the water. We’d absolutely love the opportunity to welcome you back for a paddle on a clearer day so you can experience the harbour at its best. Warm regards, Team Sydney Kayak Experience 🚣♀️
It’s worth the money and the early wake up regardless of the weather. Skip the Harbour bridge and do this instead, way more rewarding and magical! The team was amazing too!
Hi Diana, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We absolutely love hearing that this was one of your favourite experiences in Sydney—that really means a lot to us. There’s something truly special about being out on the harbour at sunrise, and we’re so glad you found it magical and worth the early start. And a big thank you for your kind words about our team—we’ll be sure to pass them on! We hope to welcome you back for another paddle in the future. Warm regards, Team Sydney Kayak Experience 🚣♀️
We did this sunrise kayak as a family and it was such a good experience. The staff we very good and put us all at ease .The views were fantastic and kayaking around the Opera house and under the harbour bridge was just so memorable, I would definitely recommend this adventure to everyone
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the sunrise paddle as a family and felt comfortable and at ease with our team. Kayaking past the Opera House and under the Harbour Bridge at sunrise really is something special, and we’re so glad it created such memorable moments for you. Thanks again for the recommendation — it truly means a lot to us.
We had a great time kayaking around Sydney harbour. Staff were great, breakfast tasty and views spectacular.
Thank you very much Anto for your lovely review.
Brilliant, tour guides kept you safe on the water, a brilliant photo was included and a reel of the trip made and sent to us! Breakfast included too!!
Thank you very much Hannah, Sydney Kayak Experience Team
This was my first time kayaking in the Sydney Harbour and WOW was it an amazing experience! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 As you arrive, you will place your belongings into their van for safe keeping and then check-in to get your life jacket on. It’s pitch black as you walk over to the kayaks nicely lined up with their bright neon blue lights. The team will get your foot pedals in the right position and give you a clear and informative safety talk and talk down. What was nice about this experience versus other kayak excursions I’ve done in the past is that you will load your kayak on the ramp and the team will guide it into the water after you are settled. The water turned into glitter as the sun inched up into the sky. As we made our way to the Opera House and the bridge, each group got a photo taken by the Sydney Kayak Experience team in front of both landmarks. The perfect keepsake to remember this sunrise excursion. After the tour concluded, we enjoyed a coffee and breakfast at the cafe. Truly this was the perfect to start the morning 🤩 Highly recommend… - A waterproof phone case so you can capture memories without worry you might lose or ruin your phone. - Leggings & long sleeve outfit you don’t mind getting wet - A change of clothes (and shoes) A big thank you to our amazing guides: Peter, Zoltan, Pavel, Charlotte and Tierna. Their teamwork and guidance was superb! Overall beautiful views, serene moments on the water, plus a little workout! 10 out of 10 would recommend this experience✨
Thank you very much for this amazing detailed review! We are so so happy you enjoyed the experience, and appreciate our efforts in making this a great experience! Thank you again, and hope to see you again. Kind regards, Team SKE
What a fantastic experience, starting in the dark just the magic of the kayak fairy lights to watching the sunrise around us but also Sydney come to life on the water. The kayak team are great guys, making it a really easy, relaxing activity to take part in! Would definitely do it again, oh and by the way, the breakfast at the boathouse cafe afterwards as part of the experience was the icing on the cake.
Thank you so very much for this lovely review :)
The best experience. It was a such an invigorating yet peaceful activity leaving before the dawn and seeing our beautiful harbour and its shoreline come to life. The experience was well run and as infrequent paddlers we felt secure at all times. Everyone needs to do this experience at least once in their lifetime.
Thank you very much for this lovely review Jennifer
