Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner
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Melbourne, Australia
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Melbourne at sunset from the water on a 2.5-hour kayak tour on the Yarra River. Your guide takes you around Victoria Harbour and along Southbank where you pause to see the fire-ball display at Crown Casino. Enjoy an on-the-water dinner of fish and chips, then see downtown Melbourne before your tour ends next to Princess Bridge. Includes guide, use of equipment, light dinner, and kayak tour.
- Explore Victoria Harbour, Southbank, and downtown Melbourne from the water
- Replenish your energy for the evening with an on-the-water dinner
- An alternate nightlife tour in Melbourne
- A fun family-friendly activity suitable for kids aged 12 and above
What's Included
- Use of equipment (All paddling accessories, waterproof bags)
- Experienced guide
- DinnerSend Choice: Fish & Chips, Grilled Fish & Chips or Salad, Chicken & Mushroom Pasta, Mixed Vegetables, Vegetable Fried Rice, Alla Fungi Spaghetti, Pizzas: Margarita, Vegetarian, Hawaiian, Meat Lovers.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kayak MelbourneCommunity Boating Hub at The Dock, 912 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
We meet on the wharf behind the Community Boating Hub, 912 Collins St, Docklands. Next to "The Dock" Library - 3 story wooden building.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Crown Casino
2
Yarra River
3
Kayak Melbourne
4
Princes Bridge
5
Victoria Harbour
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- What to bring: A Sun hat, Eco-Friendly Bottle of Water, Sunglasses. You can wear your normal clothes but you may want to bring a change if you are going out afterwards.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Bruno_O
Thoroughly enjoyed my 3 hours on the water gliding along the river and catching all the city sights. Kayak instructor was very informative for our group of 10 kayaks and having dinner on the water was a different experience not to be missed. Tour operator was well organised. Wouldn’t hesitate to do it all again.
Reviews
4.9
based on 194 reviews
Natalie_K, Feb 2026
Great Tour to explore Melbourne from a different side. Great tour guide providing a lot of information about the area, history, buildings and nature
Barbara_T, Feb 2026
Great experience paddling the river at sunset and seeing the fireball show from the water. Fish and chips dinner was good- not too sure about the other options. Our guides were good once we got started-they were late getting organized. Stay near the front if you want to hear the commentary from the lead guide, as it can be hard to hear at times.
Bruno_O, Jan 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed my 3 hours on the water gliding along the river and catching all the city sights. Kayak instructor was very informative for our group of 10 kayaks and having dinner on the water was a different experience not to be missed. Tour operator was well organised. Wouldn’t hesitate to do it all again.
Cesar_D, Jan 2026
Tour was well organized, safety was importan for the tour provider, the timing of the experience was impressive - we manage to have dinner, enjoy the sunset, pedal to the river, and enjoy some timely attractions (fire show and the casino) flawlessly. Would do this experience over and over.
Maria_P, Dec 2025
We had such a good time on this tour. Loved the kayaking and scenery. Our tour guides, Adam & Kaleb, were awesome. Helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable. Overall a wonderful experience!
Leiqing_L, Dec 2025
We went kayaking on the Yarra River, and it was an enjoyable and memorable experience. The activity was well organized, and the instructors explained everything clearly before we got on the water, which made us feel safe and confident. Kayaking along the river was relaxing and exciting at the same time, with great views of the city and surrounding nature.
The equipment was in good condition, and there was plenty of support available throughout the session. Working together while paddling helped improve teamwork and communication, and it was a great way to be active outdoors. Overall, the kayaking trip was a fun and rewarding experience that I would highly recommend to others.
Mabel_M, Dec 2025
It was an amazing experience to kayak in the middle of Melbourne, surrounded by so my energy and vibrant displays. The tour guides were so helpful and friendly that it made the experience worth it. Thank you for the memories!
Mabel (USA)
Angela_R, Nov 2025
Would recommend this, I would have preferred to leave the kayak for dinner but it was a unique experience to have it in the boat!
Catherine_B, Oct 2025
Simply fantastic! We had amazing weather! The dinner in the kayak was great. The fire show and sunset, this was the highlight of Melbourne.
Elisa_G, Oct 2025
What an amazing time we had kayaking along the river at sunset, enjoying dinner on the water and finishing up with an incredible fireball show! Truly a memorable and fantastic highlight of our visit. Our guide was very friendly and helpful.
ndmkntbkjr, Jul 2025
Rory was an amazing guide! It was an amazing experience and as it was my
First time as well Rory made all of us feel very at ease.
Kushal_K, Apr 2025
Very good package and beautiful experience first time in Melbourne worth the time . Guides were also fantastic definitely recommend. Much love
Kevin_S, Mar 2025
Enjoyable way of seeing Central Melbourne and the fireball display from a unique perspective, ie from the river on board a kayak. You should be aware that this is a one way trip which finishes near Flinders St station so anything you bring with you will be transported by kayak
Isaac_R, Mar 2025
Beautiful romantic expereince to do with partner. I feel is one of the best way to feel the true feeling of being in Melbourne. Super friendly staff!
Sage_S, Feb 2025
Guides are very safety conscious, dry friendly helpful and share very interesting information about the current and previous Docklands history.
Keri_m, Jan 2025
Beautiful way to see the city. Perfect balance of exercise and education. Tour guides were fabulous. The sunset and moon lit river was so memorable.
Sophia_S, Jan 2025
We absolutely loved it, this was just a wonderful experience and a beautiful way to see the Melbourne city. Our guides were very nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. We also enjoyed watching the pyrotechnic show outside the Crown Casino. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Melbourne or wanting to do something exciting!
Shawn_G, Dec 2024
Overall it was a fabulous evening even better than expected. Guides Gary and Austin were super and the tour was lovely allowing everyone to go at their pace. Dinner on the water was fun. The final entry up the Yarra in the evening was a spectacular view of Melbourne night life. Would reco
Jordan_B, Dec 2024
Great trip, run my experts. Dinner on the yarra was awesome. Guides made you feel really welcome and showed you the basics of kayaking. Would highly recommend
Yuthena_X, Dec 2024
I would highly recommend this unique kayak tour. Our tour guide were very professional. It does take a bit of strength to roll but it was fun!
Avni_s, Dec 2024
It was the best ever experience we had. And Christmas time is the best time to do this activity to see Christmas lights around the city while kayaking.
Brooke_H, Dec 2024
The highlight of my Melbourne visit. Magical paddle that was easy and relaxed. Food was great and guides Loz, Dan & Max were welcoming, relaxed, confident and reassuring
Jessalyn_C, Nov 2024
Highly recommend. Great instructors. Beautiful experience down the Yarra. We got to see a lovely sunset and finish up into the night. Went for 3-hours. Absolutely worth it and a unique way to see the city at night.
James_L, Nov 2024
I really enjoyed this experience. The instructors were friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable about the Dock and the Yarra River. The food was great and the views were amazing. I would highly recommend this activity for anyone who wants to do something different on their visit to Melbourne.
Maylene_V, May 2024
Kayaking for the first time was amazing. , I felt calm and peaceful. . I enjoyed the tour, the sunset, and paddling along the river. I knew by the end that kayaking would be a hobby I'd love, giving me lots of chances to enjoy nature.
Rona_C, Apr 2024
Decided to book this spontaneously earlier in the day and we had the most fantastic time. Gus and Aiden were so knowledgeable and helpful. Such a unique and fun way to take in the ambience of Melbourne- especially with add ons like getting to stop and see the fire show outside the Crown. Will remember this experience for a long time to come!
Renee_C, Apr 2024
Fabulous time! Fun activity, easy for someone with no kayaking experience, great guide - just a really great evening!
Rachel_C, Mar 2024
Austin our guide was very experienced and knowledgeable of Melbourne harbour history, it was fun kayaking along with other great kayakers and dinner on the kayak made it quite unique 👍
Phil_M, Mar 2024
Highly recommended. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the kayak experience. Our guides, Austin and Arron were both excellent.
The only reason it’s not five stars is that we felt it would have been better with fewer people and we could have done more kayaking.
kyle_k, Mar 2024
Beautiful night. Pretty when the sun set and we saw the fire show. The dinner was very good.
Seems maybe someone got called in last minute to work . I thought I signed up for a single kayak and they were very heavy to load in the water . Slow to start waiting , signing papers, briefing etc . But the kayak aspect was refreshing when the sun went down. Peaceful and informative .
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