Self-Guided Sydney Middle Harbour Kayak 3 Hour Tour by Single Kayak
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Self-Guided Sydney Middle Harbour Kayak 3 Hour Tour by Single Kayak

By Sydney Harbour Kayaks
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Ages 14-99
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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  • Use of kayak
  • PFD (portable floatation device) / life-jacket
  • Paddle
  • a map of Middle Harbour to assist you
  • a safety briefing and advice on where to paddle, depending on the conditions.
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off


Start:
  • 81 Parriwi Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
    Depart from the Sydney Harbour Kayaks Shop at the Spit Bridge in Mosman, just 8 km (20-30 mins) from Sydney's CBD. Sydney Harbour Kayaks is located at the south-eastern foot of the Spit Bridge, at 81 Parriwi Road, Mosman, at Smiths Boatshed, next to Plonk Beach Cafe, and underneath Afous restaurant.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16150P3

    • Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult,
    • Teenagers between 14 and 17 years can paddle a single kayak, but there must be an adult in the group paddling within 10 metres of the teenagers at all times,
    • Children between the age of 6 and 13 must paddle in a double kayak with one other adult -- please see our Deluxe Double Sea Kayak experience for more information and pricing.
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16150P3

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    • Sydney Harbour Kayaks
      4.9 of 5 bubbles601
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    • hilaryr383
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      Exercise and fun - in a stunning location
      Great weather, company, tour guide and experience, seeing a different side of Sydney. Lots of fish, birds including pelicans, butterflies and jellyfish 🪼. At the halfway point was a lovely stop at a beach with a fantastic morning tea / coffee break (summer fruits, cheeses, crackers and cookies-yum).
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    • Sightseer38557181815
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      Have a go !
      Great tour ! Highly recommend for an adventure and having a go at a new activity! Shannon is very professional and patient ! Do not hesitate to book this in !
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    • winsm2018
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A brilliant experience
      Sydney Harbour Kayaks is an absolute gem! This offers an incredible experience for both beginners and seasoned paddlers. From the moment we arrived at The Spit, the team was welcoming, professional, and passionate about kayaking. Their focus on safety and customer satisfaction was evident throughout the experience. The guided tour through Middle Harbour was breathtaking, with stunning views and peaceful waters. Shannon was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable on the water. The kayaks were top-notch, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish.
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    • K3051OQlynnm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful guided paddle on Middle Harbour
      A great paddle on Middle Harbour and into secluded mangroves. Tour leader Kate proviced interesting historical notes along the way, and provided a lovely morning tea. A great mix of harbour real estate views and the serenity of national park shoreline. Just long enough for beginner paddlers, and Kate very good with keeping the group together. Highly recommended.
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    • H944BZchrism
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      Excellent eco-tour experience
      Amazing paddle up Middle Harbour on the eco tour. We were really impressed by the acknowledgement of country to begin the tour. Lots of interesting and informed commentry on the history and geography of the area. It was wonderful paddling through the mangroves and past the sandstone cliffs of Scott's (?) Creek. Then a great morning tea at the picnic spot on Sugarloaf Bay.
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    • kenjokob
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      Great way to see the harbour
      Super trip out onto the harbour. Great experience and Shannon was a great guide, reassuring a nervous paddler in the group and providing lots of interesting facts and information.
      Written 29 January 2025
    • dominiquec601
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great instructions!
      Amazing scenery and great instructions. I truly enjoyed a day in the sun. The instructions were so good I would feel comfortable now to go for a paddle solo.
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    • anniekN7096EN
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      Perfect way to see Sydney from a different angle
      The tour started at 7 in the morning and it was the perfect start into the day. Our guide Shannon gave us some interesting facts about the harbour while kayaking and we made it under the harbour bridge ! 😍 The view on the bridge and on the opera was stunning ! We also had a beautiful little picnic and tea and coffee during the tour. I would love to do the tour again and I can highly recommend this tour ! Greetings Annie
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    • Marielgb-23
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      Great experience
      I had a fantastic 3-hour lesson with Eivaa/Evan (apologies don't know how to spell his name). The experience was great, we covered all the basics needed to feel confident kayaking on our own, including crossing to the other side of the bay I’ll definitely be coming back to rent a kayak and explore the bay further. Highly recommend.
      Written 12 January 2025
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      Great experience with SHK. Shannon is a great guide. Can’t recommend this tour too highly. Great instruction and emphasis on safety
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    • Lauren S
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      A must adventure
      Shannon and his team very friendly, fantastic morning on the water with iconic back drop. Booking again for later this month
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      Exploring Sydney Harbour by kayak early in the morning.
      I found the tour really well organised it was a good size 5 kayaks with 10 people plus our two guides from Sydney Kayaks. Shannon is passionate about our waterways in the Harbour and the thousands of years of history behind them. He shepherded us through a busy Harbour. We had a pleasant breakfast of coffee and pastries, and fruit at Lavender Bay, paused a bit while some rain passed through, and then did the return leg again expertly guided. A great day and I think the early start is definitely the way to go.
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    • T5008ZGjayneb
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      Fun bonding time out kayaking with the family
      Kate was lovely as our Kayak tour guide, great sturdy Kayaks, being my first time kayaking we felt very safe with Kate and all the tips given, great views, great exercise, yummy generous morning tea, well worth it Thank you Kate🤩
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    • L9196PQnatalie
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      Great Idea for End of Year Staff Christmas Event
      I did this tour with my staff instead of doing the traditional staff Christmas lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Shannon was a great guide and we even learnt some new things about our surroundings. Hope to do it again.
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    Jill1717
    Montreal, Canada75 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an incredible morning with Kate. The sights were jaw dropping beautiful. We learned about the history of the harbour while paddling around. Kate even took photos for us and air dropped them at the end. We stopped on a beautiful beach for tea with an incredible selection of food. Kate and her husband really know kayaking and know the area. They even have their own brand of special made kayaks. You need to incorporate this excursion in your agenda!
    Written 11 January 2023
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    Thank you very much for your lovely review of your kayaking experience with Kate. I am so glad that it was a wonderful experience Best Regards Shannon Managing Director
    Written 2 April 2023
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    Paul W
    Sydney, Australia8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2019 • Couples
    Sydney Kayaks situated in Sydney's Middle Harbour is a perfect launching pad to explore Sydney Harbour. The water was calm and the day we paddled, the autumn weather was beautiful. The guide was professional and gave confidence even for those in the group who had never kayaked before. I would recommend this tour for both local and international travellers.
    Written 22 May 2019
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    Martin Stebbings
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020 • Friends
    Great views, equipment and assistance. It was helpful to be informed about best route for the conditions, which involved moderate breeze
    Written 7 September 2020
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