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Sydney by Kayak
Things To Do Lavender Bay, North Sydney, New South Wales
Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Sydney By Kayak is an award winning, family run business offering exclusive, 5-star kayak tours on beautiful Sydney Harbour. For over 12 years, they’ve been creating unforgettable moments on the water, starting each day with their signature “Sunrise Kayak and Coffee” tour, a unique way to experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House at dawn.
Their small group kayak experiences are perfect for locals and tourists looking for the best things to do in Sydney. Beyond the famous sunrise paddle, they host a range of unique tours and corporate team building activities, including their purposeful Corporate Clean-up paddles. Every tour with them supports their deep commitment to the harbour they call home.
As proud Gold Award winners for Ecotourism in NSW, their passion for sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. Together with our amazing community, they’ve raised over They have contributed $74,000 for local conservation projects and removed more than 40,000kg of rubbish from the harbour, that’s as heavy as a humpback whale!
When you choose a kayak tour with them, you’re part of something bigger. This is more than kayaking.
Services
From $159 to $179
Sydney Harbour is one of the busiest and most exciting harbours in the world! On the “Sunrise Kayak and Coffee” tour, you will experience a unique side to Sydney Harbour. The water is calm, flat and glassy, due to paddling before the rest of the city even wakes up! Enjoy spectacular city views and iconic photos and stories in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
As you sit and take in the serenity, you can relax in your kayak, just in front of the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge and enjoy a fresh, hot coffee of your choice from a local café, delivered to the boat ramp before departure.
This early morning paddle covers the beautiful foreshore of Lavender Bay and Blues Point. It’s perfect for those who are fairly new to kayaking, as well as more experienced kayakers who enjoy and appreciate the calmness of the early mornings and a good coffee.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet$99
Corporate Clean-Up Paddle: Sydney Team Building with Purpose
Looking for a unique corporate team-building activity in Sydney? Their Corporate Clean-Up Paddle is an unforgettable eco-adventure on Sydney Harbour that blends purpose with corporate wellness.
Your team will join our expert guides on a paddle through picturesque Lavender Bay, actively removing harmful marine debris from the water. It’s a refreshing day of gentle exercise and hands-on conservation, where your team will also learn about vital local sustainability initiatives.
This is a genuine CSR activity with a real impact. $15 from every booking is donated directly to local harbour conservation projects like Seabin installations and mangrove regeneration.
They provide everything for a seamless experience, including all kayaking and safety equipment, clean-up materials, and a complimentary photo package to capture your team in action.
Strengthen your team, boost morale, and showcase your company’s commitment to sustainability. Book Sydney’s most meaningful corporate event today.
Disabled Access
Carpark Non Smoking Public Toilet$149
Experience Sydney’s coziest winter tradition. Strictly limited to just six paddlers, this intimate tour offers a peaceful and personal morning on the water, away from the crowds.
Launching from Lavender Bay, we paddle past the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House before finding a calm, sheltered cove to enjoy a ‘floating high tea.’ You will be served freshly baked scones, thick double cream, Australian fruit jams, and hot barista coffee or tea – all presented on our custom-designed floating grazing boards right from your kayak.
Whether you are a local looking for a unique winter escape or a visitor wanting the best seat in Sydney, this is a magical way to warm up and wake up on the harbour.
Disabled Access
Non Smoking Public Toilet$79
Experience the iconic views of Sydney Harbour without the heavy lifting. This relaxed, one-hour guided tour stays within the calm, sheltered waters of Lavender Bay, making it the perfect introduction to kayaking for families, beginners, and anyone wanting a stress-free paddle.
You will get incredible photos with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Luna Park as your backdrop, without battling ferry traffic or open water. Led by expert guides, this tour combines gentle exercise with fascinating stories of Sydney harbour’s history and our Living Seawall conservation project.
The tour includes premium single sea kayaks, a full safety briefing, and high-quality digital photos taken by your guide (included at no extra cost), so you can keep your phone dry and just enjoy the moment.
Disabled Access
Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet$149
Beat the heat with Sydney’s sweetest water activity. This fun, family-friendly tour combines a gentle paddle on Lavender Bay with premium Italian gelato.
We meet at our Eco Hub to select your flavours (two scoops!), then head to the water and enjoy your gelato on floating boards, right from your kayak! It is the ultimate way to cool down while admiring the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Disabled Access
Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet$129
Experience the world’s most beautiful harbour from the best seat in the house – a kayak!
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Kayak Tour is the perfect mid-morning adventure for those who want to see the icons without the early wake-up call. Launching from the calm waters of Lavender Bay, you will paddle past the historic Luna Park and directly under the massive Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Why this is a must-do Sydney experience:
Iconic Views: Get uninterrupted photo opportunities of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water.
Professional Guides: Learn the unique history of the harbour and hear stories you won’t find in a guidebook.
Photos Included: Leave your phone in a dry bag – our guides take high-quality photos of you during the tour, sent to you for free afterwards.
This 90 minute guided tour is a “bucket list” experience that combines adventure, history, and the natural beauty of Sydney Harbour. Whether you are a local or a visitor, seeing the city from sea level is an unforgettable perspective.
Inclusions:
Single kayak, paddle, and life jacket.
Full safety briefing and instruction.
Digital photos dropped to you after the tour.
Sunscreen and secure storage for your belongings.
Disabled Access
Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet$899
Celebrate a special occasion with Sydney’s most romantic sunrise experience. This is a completely private tour – just you, your partner, and your own personal guide.
Start the day with our signature sunrise paddle, but with extra luxury. As the sun rises over the Opera House, you will indulge in a floating picnic featuring sparkling (non-alcoholic) champagne, fresh pastries, fruit, yoghurt, and orange juice served on our beautiful grazing boards.
The romance continues off the water with a full sit-down breakfast included at one of our partner cafes, making this the perfect package for anniversaries or proposals.
Disabled Access
Non Smoking Public Toilet
