Ultimate Private Sea Kayaking Adventure on Sydney Harbour
Description
Private Tours Include • Exclusive private guide • Tailored route selection • Premium composite sea kayaks • Deluxe double sea kayaks or expedition-grade single kayaks (experienced paddlers) • Fully catered gourmet morning tea • Hotel transfers available (Sydney CBD and Northern Beaches) • Suitable for beginners through to advanced paddlers • Minimum 1 guest, maximum 4 guests • Morning departures recommended Unlike most operators, we exclusively use premium composite sea kayaks. These high-performance craft are lighter, faster and significantly more enjoyable to paddle than standard plastic kayaks. Most guests enjoy our deluxe double sea kayaks, while highly experienced paddlers may have the opportunity to use expedition-grade single sea kayaks from Mirage Sea Kayaks, including the renowned Mirage 582 and Mirage 532 models. Experience Sydney Harbour at its absolute best.
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Your accommodation / hotel pick up is an optional extra
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult / The minimum age for a child is 10
- It is difficult to fit in our sea kayaks if the paddlers is over about 6ft 5inches - call us to discuss before booking
- It is difficult to fit in our sea kayaks if the paddlers is over 115kgs - call us to discuss before booking
Reviews(26)
The family did the kayaking in Darling Harbour and really enjoyed it. There was no session available when we first looked online but the company set one up for four of us with an instructor in double kayaks so two people in each. We really appreciated this. The instructor was really helpful and encouraging and got some great pictures. You could kayak up close to the boats and out towards the bridge. Don't worry if they are a few minutes late we waited near the meeting point, the maritime museum staff told us where to wait.
Thanks so much for your kind words! I’m really glad we could set up a session that worked for your family and that you enjoyed the kayaking in Darling Harbour. It’s always great when paddlers get to explore close to the boats, take in the bridge, and make a few memories along the way. I’m happy to hear your instructor was helpful, encouraging, and captured some great photos for you. Thanks again for paddling with us — we’d love to welcome you all back for another adventure on the water sometime soon! Cheers, Shannon Owner, Sydney Harbour Kayaks
wow, once in a lifetime, so special. expert guide kept us safe from boat traffic, we got so close to the opera house and under harbour bridge. huge thrill, thank you very much. highly recommend
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your Darling Harbour Explorer kayaking tour was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and such a special adventure. Our guides take safety very seriously, so it’s great to know you felt secure while getting up close to iconic sights like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Thanks for the high recommendation! We hope to welcome you back for another thrilling paddle soon. Warm regards, The Sydney Harbour Kayaks Team
Great tour ! Highly recommend for an adventure and having a go at a new activity! Shannon is very professional and patient ! Do not hesitate to book this in !
"Wow, thank you for the kind words! It's awesome to hear that you had a blast with us. Our guides truly love what they do, and we're so happy that their expertise helped make your trip even better. Hope to see you paddling on the harbour again soon – we've got many more adventures waiting for you!"
Sydney Harbour Kayaks is an absolute gem! This offers an incredible experience for both beginners and seasoned paddlers. From the moment we arrived at The Spit, the team was welcoming, professional, and passionate about kayaking. Their focus on safety and customer satisfaction was evident throughout the experience. The guided tour through Middle Harbour was breathtaking, with stunning views and peaceful waters. Shannon was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable on the water. The kayaks were top-notch, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish.
"Thanks for the glowing review! We’re thrilled you loved the service and the guides. Can’t wait to have you back on the water with us again soon!"
Super trip out onto the harbour. Great experience and Shannon was a great guide, reassuring a nervous paddler in the group and providing lots of interesting facts and information.
"We can't thank you enough for this wonderful feedback! It’s amazing to hear you had such a fantastic experience. Our team works hard to provide an unforgettable adventure, and your kind words mean the world to us. We’d love to have you back for more fun on the water anytime!"
The tour started at 7 in the morning and it was the perfect start into the day. Our guide Shannon gave us some interesting facts about the harbour while kayaking and we made it under the harbour bridge ! 😍 The view on the bridge and on the opera was stunning ! We also had a beautiful little picnic and tea and coffee during the tour. I would love to do the tour again and I can highly recommend this tour ! Greetings Annie
"Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your guided tour with us. Our guides are passionate about sharing the beauty of Sydney Harbour, and it’s great to know their knowledge and professionalism made your experience even better. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!"
Corporate event. Sydney Kayaking Eco tour was excellent, and I would highly recommend. We felt safe and confident crossing the harbor even though most of us were beginners. The picnic morning tea was delightful. Shannon and team shared some really good history insights and we all thoroughly enjoyed the morning. I am planning on doing it again with family and friends.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our corporate team-building experience. It is a lot of fun taking groups out onto the Main Harbour. We look forward to seeing you come back with your family.
Great tour guide who made us all feel very comfortable and in good hands. Really enjoyed the history and great fun for the kids (10 & 13) who want to do it again. Thank you for the experience.
Hi Beth It's so much fun to have tours with kids onboard. Thank you for this review and for paddling with SHK. I hope we get to see you again. Regards Shannon
We had a marvellous paddle on Darling Harbour during the Sydney Festival. Shannon and Miranda were our trip guides, both friendly and professional. Shannon had lots of information to share about the area's history and things that we were seeing. It was fascinating to paddle in amongst the boats and get up close to items of interest. And it was great fun to paddle over the ferry wake (at a safe distance!)
Hi Helen Thank you for bring your family to paddle with us and I am so glad to read that you had a really good time. I hope we get to see you all again. Regards Shannon
Had a great time, was wonderful being on harbour, felt safe the whole time, city gives another perspective from the water as well as a workout. Thoroughly enjoyed
Thank you so much for the kind review. I am glad that you enjoyed your tour and felt safe. Regards Shannon
