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Kayak Melbourne

2 North Wharf Rd | Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria 3008, Australia
613-9939-6537
Ranked #15 of 79 tours in Melbourne
5.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Experience the spiritual heart of the city on a unique guided kayaking tour of Docklands and downtown Melbourne. Take in the awesome views of the city...... more » Owner description: Experience the spiritual heart of the city on a unique guided kayaking tour of Docklands and downtown Melbourne. Take in the awesome views of the city skyline as your sea kayak gently winds its way down the tranquil Yarra River and into the birth place of Melbourne. As the sun goes down the city comes to life and there’s no better way to see it than from your unique water level perspective. Paddle thru history and enjoy this truly authentic introduction to our beautiful city! « less
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Was a tad nervous before and at the start of this one but got the jist of things real quick !We had Dave as our guide and he was great, down to earth, friendly and helpful also reassuring that they havent had anyone fall in on their tours which is what i was most worried about ! Dinner (fish and... More

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Oxford UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Great evening activity for a family, though the point of departure can be hard to find, it's worth ringing to get clear directions as much building work is going on around the departure wharf. An evening paddle looking at other boats and watching the sun set before an on board supper of generous portions of fresh fish and chips was... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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What a fabulous experience. We changed the date several times due to bad weather but December 11th was the most perfect evening with calm water, no wind, pretty sunset and an absolutely wonderful full moon hovering above Flinders Street Station. To experience Melbourne under "paddle power" was awesome. We went under bridges large and small and through several marinas of... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011
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We joined a 3 hour tour in Melbourne Harbour and were met by Kent and and his friend who gave us few instructions and then we were off in the kayaks - and paddled around the harbour. We had fish&chips - and though it started to rain - it didn´t spoiled the tour. To see Melbourne by night is great... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

Best way to see the sites of docklands, southbank and the fire display of crown. Passing underneath the bridges and seeing a side of melbourne only a lucky few get to. This trip is a must for those who love to see a different side of Melbourne More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

The tour is lots of fun, a good duration, not too fast paced, and timed perfectly to see the Crown Casino fire display- we were so close we could feel the heat from the river's edge! It was beautiful to see the moon rise over the city. Kent was a great guide, very friendly, and had lots of interesting stories... More

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New York City, New York
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011
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My husband and I booked this the day we got into Melbourne from Detroit in order to stay awake and get our body moving. We had a great time - Kent was really knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. The fish and chips were also great. I still give this tour 4 stars because we had a wonderful time but a few... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011

Did the sunset trip and absolutely loved it. Great way to see the city, was overcast so no real sunset but still brilliant. Fish and chips early on, easy paddling and great views of the city lit up at night. Good quality, stable and esy to use kayaks and a good guide, highly recommended More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2011
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My wife and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary with a "be a tourist in our town" adventure with Kayak Melbourne in and around Docklands and the CBD. The 3 hour tour exceeded my expectations - we saw our home town from a completely different perspective at sunset, had a very enjoyable fish and chips dinner on the water, learnt... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2011
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Moonlight Kayak trip up the Yarra with Kent and Matthew. This was an amazing way to spend an evening in Melbourne, no real experience required, a moderate level of fitness especially in the arms would be helpful. Seeing the sunset from our kayak was incredible. Paddled to eat our fish and chips in-kayak, under the Bolte Bridge, up the river... More

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