Sydney Harbour Kayaks
Highlights
- Glide across Middle Harbour's calm waters, revealing secluded beaches and dramatic cliffs that few ever see.
- Paddle beneath the leafy mangrove canopy at high tide, immersing yourself in Sydney's tranquil marine environment.
- Join the Middle Harbour Sunrise Tour to witness the sun rising over Sydney Heads, followed by breakfast at Balmoral Beach.
- Experience the beauty of Garigal National Park on the Eco Tour, connecting with nature in a peaceful and active way.
Discover Sydney from a perspective few ever experience with a guided kayak adventure on Middle Harbour, delivered by Sydney Harbour Kayaks – proudly inducted into the NSW Tourism Hall of Fame.
Glide quietly across the water as you pass secluded beaches, dramatic sandstone cliffs and striking waterfront homes perched high above the shoreline. Within moments, the urban landscape gives way to pockets of pristine bushland, where the natural beauty of the harbour feels a world away from the city.
Paddle across calm, glassy conditions or enjoy gentle rolling swells as the harbour comes alive around you. At high tide, weave beneath a leafy mangrove canopy, immersing yourself in one of Sydney’s most tranquil marine environments.
Choose the iconic four-hour Middle Harbour Eco Tour, paddling beneath the Spit Bridge and deep into the sheltered waterways bordering Garigal National Park. Or rise early for the Middle Harbour Sunrise Tour, welcoming the day as the sun lifts over Sydney Heads, before finishing with a relaxed breakfast at Balmoral Beach.
An unforgettable way to connect with Sydney’s natural beauty—peaceful, active and uniquely rewarding.
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Tour/s
Kayak Eco Tour (Four Hours)
Journey deep into the Garigal National Park on the Middle Harbour Eco Tour. Follow the Mosman and Seaforth shorelines past waterfront suburban areas, then break through into the remote bushland of Sugarloaf Bay and Bantry Bay.
Follow the paddle strokes of the first paddlers in the area, the Gameragal people, and hear their story from your friendly guide. Learn about the ecology of the area and keep an eye out for wildlife as you coast along the harbour waters beside forested shorelines.
Go ashore for a picnic-style morning tea on one of their favourite sandy beaches, then cast off again with extra energy for your paddle back to Spit Bridge.
Middle Harbour Sunriser Kayak Tour
Their main paddling area is within Middle Harbour (a beautiful off-shoot of Sydney Harbour) and depending on the conditions of the day, they can explore many amazing places. Let’s all see the sunrise over Sydney’s Heads.
During their two hours, they could explore out to Grotto Point Light-house, or over to Cobbler’s Beach and even into Balmoral Beach. If the day is just right, then they can take a hike up to Middle Head and watch the manly ferries cruise past.
They will stop somewhere lovely breakfast, including a hot coffee and some fresh fruit.
Middle Harbour Mangrove Explorer
The Middle Harbour Mangrove Explorer offers you an amazing opportunity to learn and explore a beautiful and healthy ecological system. Assisted by a friendly and knowledgeable guide, you will use the high tide to your advantage and disappear underneath the lush canopy of the Middle Harbour Mangroves in the remote natural bushland of the Garigal National Park.
As civilisation slips away the true beauty of the harbour and its wildlife will open up before you. This guided experience will only run when there is a large morning high tide, as this will allow you to venture well in between the grey mangroves of Sugarloaf Bay, Scott’s Creek or Bantry Bay
Soak up the serenity while you enjoy a wholesome morning tea served at one of their favourite secluded spots or rafted up with the food served on the decks of their craft.
Special 'Sundowner' Guided Kayaking Tours -'The Sundowner'
Sydney’s Middle Harbour.
Beautiful Middle Harbour Sundowner (Sunset Kayaking)
– 2 Hours –
During our two hours, we could explore out to the wonders of Sydney’s Middle Harbour
We will stop somewhere beautiful for ‘sundowner’ of cheese, dips, snacks and some refreshments..
This tour is suitable for intermediate through to advanced paddlers.
Memberships
- Boating Industry Association
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