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Darling Harbour Explorer by Sea Kayak
Highlights
- Paddle through Sydney's vibrant harbour while enjoying stunning views of iconic vessels like the HMB Endeavour.
- Explore the rich maritime history at the Australian National Maritime Museum, gaining insights into naval heritage.
- Drift past the bustling Barangaroo, soaking in the lively atmosphere of Sydney's working harbour.
- Capture unforgettable moments with ample photo opportunities amidst the backdrop of the Harbour Bridge.
The Darling Harbour Explorer is a cruisy 90-minute sea kayaking tour that takes you out into Sydney’s exciting harbour.
You will learn about some of the amazing vessels within the fleet of the Australian National Maritime Museum; Cruise close to naval warships, and many other iconic vessels including HMB Endeavour, MV Krait, HMAS Vampire & Onslow and the James Craig, a 19th Century Tall Ship.
Then paddle out of Darling Harbour towards the beautiful main harbour, passing Barangaroo and the thousands of different vessels that make ‘working harbour’ so special. Depending on the conditions, you will get some views of the Harbour Bridge.
There are plenty of great locations for photos, and you paddle in very stable, deluxe double sea kayaks.
Itinerary highlights
Darling Harbour via the comfort and uniqueness of a deluxe sea kayak
Darling Harbour via the comfort and uniqueness of a deluxe sea kayak
Tour details
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Available from 10 November 2022 to 31 August 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Sydney Harbour Kayaks – Darling Harbour
Sydney Harbour Kayaks’ new sea kayaking location in Darling Harbour in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum.
The tour launching location is between the HMAS Vampire and HMAS Onslow at the ‘Action Stations’ war-ship pavilion.
A series of kayaking experiences will allow you to see Sydney Harbour up close, with tours from Harbour ‘early morning BREAKFAST’, Darling Harbour explorers, Sydney Harbour Sunset paddles, Sydney Harbour ‘Clean-Up’ sessions or the very special, night-time tours for the Sydney Vivid Festival and fully customised private tours. We also cater for full team-building adventures.
Their tours are the perfect way to get to know our amazing city and harbour.
They look forward to seeing you on one of their beautiful kayaking tours.
The sea kayaks used, are Australian-designed and manufactured by Mirage Sea Kayaks, they are high-end kevlar touring double kayaks, perfect for safe and comfortable paddling.
Sydney Harbour Kayaks have been inducted into the NSW Tourism Hall of Fame.
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