Top New South Wales Kayaking Tours

Spotting dolphins from land is exciting, but kayaking alongside them is a truly special experience. From Byron Bay, journey along the waters of Cape Byron Marine Park as your local guide leads you to locations that maximize your chances of seeing bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat—you might even catch a glimpse of whales and sea turtles, too.

See colorful marine life such as stingrays and blue swimmer crabs in Batemans Bay on a kayak tour in glass-bottom kayaks. Your guide leads a fun and family-friendly tour of the Batemans Marine Park Sanctuary in stable kayaks, the perfect way to explore this otherwise inaccessible area and observe the underwater world. Light refreshments and use of equipment are included. Morning or afternoon departures are available to suit your schedule.

Paddle your way to Australia’s easternmost point on this 3-hour sea kayaking adventure from Byron Bay, including hotel pick-up. After learning to steer your tandem kayak, set out from Clarkes Beach and enjoy waterside views of landmarks like the Byron Bay lighthouse, the Julian Rocks, Wategos millionaire row and Cape Byron. Keep a look out for dolphins, sea turtles and whales as you cruise around the bay, then cool off with a swim before heading back to shore.

Get up close and personal with the crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches, and amazing sea life in Booderee National Park on this guided Jervis Bay sea kayaking tour from Huskisson. Leaving in the morning, you’ll cruise through the glassy waters along the coastline to Bowen Island and Murrays Beach, before swinging by a secluded beach fringed with lush rainforest and feasting on freshly baked cakes, tropical fruit, and hot drinks.

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.

YOU NEED TO BOOK 2 PEOPLE PER DOUBLE KAYAK (price shown is per person) 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.

There's a version of Sydney almost no one sees and it starts the moment you launch. We put in the water directly in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, so you get one of the best views on the harbour right from the start, with the Bridge towering above you as the sky begins to glow. featured on Channel 7's Sunrise and Channel 9's Today. A launch point right at the Harbour Bridge, so the best views and photo moments start from minute one. led by friendly, experienced local guides relaxed, personal, and genuinely beginner-friendly. Free professional photos and video included throughout the tour, so every great moment is captured for you. Included: kayak, paddle, life jacket, full safety briefing, and free photos/video. Once you're back on land, join us for a group photo at our Henry Lawson bus stop launch point right where you started, with the Bridge behind you. It's become a bit of a tradition, and the perfect way to close out the morning.

Kayak to marine-wildlife-rich sites in Batemans Bay for incredible snorkeling—and leave the logistics and navigation to someone else—on this small-group tour. Follow your local guide via kayak to the best snorkeling site, depending on weather and other factors, ensuring no two tours are alike. Enjoy ample time to snorkel and explore before taking a snack break at a beach or on your kayak, and then paddle back.

Savor delicious Aussie oysters as you paddle your way along Australia's Oyster Coast on this 2-hour kayaking tour of Batemans Bay. Start your oyster masterclass with an oyster tasting at the Oyster Shed, then kayak around the working oyster farms of the Clyde River. Along the way, learn more about how the oysters are cultivated and harvested, peek behind the scenes and get the inside scoop on selecting the freshest oysters. If you want, purchase some delicious fresh oysters to take away with you.

Watch Sydney light up from the water on this small-group sunset kayak tour (max five tandem kayaks, ten guests). Your guide, a former Navy serviceman, launches from sheltered Lavender Bay so conditions are calm and beginner-friendly from the first stroke. Paddle past Luna Park, glide beneath the Harbour Bridge, and take in the Opera House as golden light fills the skyline. Hear insider stories about Garden Island Naval Base, a restricted-access landmark most visitors never learn about. The pace is relaxed, the route avoids ferry lanes, and your guide captures complimentary high-res photos and videos so you can stay in the moment. All gear is provided — kayak, paddle, and fitted lifejacket — plus a quick safety briefing before you set off. Whether you're a couple, a family, a solo adventurer, or friends ticking off a bucket-list experience, this is the most personal way to see Sydney's iconic harbour landmarks bathed in the evening sunset glow.

Go off the beaten path and avoid the crowds with this half-day sea kayaking excursion that takes you to remote and difficult-to-access sections of the South Coast of New South Wales. Paddle through the water in a double expedition-style sea kayak to search for wildlife, such as migrating whales, stopping at secluded beaches along the way.

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.

Did you know that getting out in nature reduces stress and anxiety?We will spot the wildlife on the river including stingrays, fish, herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills osprey and sea-eagles. Learn what makes mangroves one of the most interesting plants we have and the amazing adaptations it has to live in the sea-water. Try your hand at yabby pumping and exploring the sandflats for soldier and hermit crabs. Learn about the aboriginal fishtrap and the local history of the area. Relax and unwind, your guide will take photos for you and send them to you should you wish.

Start your morning off with a paddle through Sydney Harbor and see some of the city’s iconic landmarks from a different, crowd-free perspective. Join a small group and gear up for your paddle under the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge and past the Opera House. End your excursion with a delicious breakfast at a local cafe in Neutral Bay.

Join us for an unforgettable sunset kayak adventure through the heart of Sydney Harbour one of the most iconic waterways in the world. Paddle past world-famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge as the sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant oranges, pinks, and purples. Led by our team of expert local guides, this small group tour offers a unique and intimate perspective of the city skyline, all while gliding across calm evening waters. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a first-timer, our guides ensure a safe, informative, and truly breathtaking experience. As seen on national TV, our sunset tours have captured the hearts of thousands and are quickly becoming one of Sydney's must-do experiences. Come and see why this magical evening escape is unlike any other. ‍

Explore the waterways of Sydney’s Middle Harbour by kayak on a self-guided tour where you set your own course. You can paddle to pristine beaches, pass by Garigal National Park, or glimpse the Pacific Ocean through the Heads. Located in Mosman, just 5 miles (8 km) from Sydney, the kayak rental office provides paddling instruction and gear. Use of lockers, showers, and changing rooms is included.

Experience Sydney Harbour from the water at sunrise with small groups, expert guides, and unbeatable views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Paddle on the same side of the harbour as the Opera House, getting closer than most tours, and enjoy a calm, scenic experience away from the crowds with incredible photo opportunities.

You get to paddle on the stunning Hawkesbury river and see Aboriginal rock art. You paddle past pristine Australian bush and stunning sandstone rock formations. You have a yummy lunch on a secluded beach.

Discover Sydney’s local fur seal colony during this private kayak tour. Gear up and paddle out to the seal colony where you can observe the animals in their natural environment for as long as you want. Then, head to Pittwater to enjoy a gourmet lunch on a secluded beach, a perfect way to spend a day in Sydney.

Top Kayak in Sydney sunrise kayak tour, you launch from Lavender Bay right in the middle of all of it. It is the kind of morning you will be talking about for a long time. 5.0 stars on Google with 380+ verified reviews, we strive to make every tour exceptional. Small groups of 1 to 5 guests per guide to a max of 10. Every session is personal and relaxed, not rushed. All equipment included. Kayak, paddle, and life jacket provided. Just arrive and enjoy. Complimentary photos included. Your guide takes photos throughout the tour and sends them to you afterwards.

Explore Sydney Harbour's iconic landmarks, hidden coves, and spectacular waterways on a relaxed guided kayaking adventure. Perfect for all experience levels, this experience combines stunning scenery, local knowledge, and unforgettable harbour views. Book now and make your next outing one to remember, kayaking has never been this fun!

Venture across the beautiful and biodiverse Pambula River in Beowa National Park on this small-group kayak tour in New South Wales—where your expert guide takes care of logistics and navigation—and shares insights into the local ecology, culture, and history. Paddle across the river to a beach for morning tea with refreshments and an invigorating swim. Along the way, watch for birds and other wildlife.

Experience the Brunswick River the way nature intended—with only the noise of paddles gently sweeping the water—on a stand-up paddleboard tour in a small group. After a short introduction to the art of SUP, head out into the wilds with a guide to point out wildlife and capture digital photos, then return for water and homemade snacks.