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4 hours
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Manly Kayak Centre
Manly Kayak Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About
Manly Kayak Centre has been established on Sydney Harbour since 1990 and is proud to be able to provide the most dirverse range of aquatic products and services in Sydney. We have 3 amazing locations where you can rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards, take a lesson or tour, or hire our leisure boat for the day. Our three locations provide access to the best inner harbour beaches and waterways to kayak Sydney Harbour. Join our guides on the 3 Beaches Kayak Tour & picnic lunch, or book your own exclusive Sydney Harbour Beach Picnic and paddle a kayak or be tendered by private boat. Having hosted dozens of proposals our beach picnics are perfect for those special occasions. Try your luck with a Stand up Paddle Board (SUP) or play SUPBALL the latest game to hit the Northern Beaches! Lessons, sales and hire available. Open 9am-5pm 7 days a week. (Excluding some public holidays)
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Boat Hire
4 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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AU$60
per group
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4.5
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Anita K
Katherine, Australia2 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Friends
We had a fun morning kayaking around the lovely Manly harbour and surrounding beaches.
14 women mostly over 60
Life jackets easy steps and set up into the water.
Highly recommend for fun fitness and seeing our beautiful waterway.
14 women mostly over 60
Life jackets easy steps and set up into the water.
Highly recommend for fun fitness and seeing our beautiful waterway.
Written 9 December 2023
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Josephine M
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Oct. 2023 • Friends
After booking, my friend called to say she may have to cancel. I called and spoke to Craig how was very happy to let us transfer our day / time if needed.
We made it (a little late) and everyone was very friendly and accommodating. It was casual yet professional and the location is spot on. We'll be back!
We made it (a little late) and everyone was very friendly and accommodating. It was casual yet professional and the location is spot on. We'll be back!
Written 13 October 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
Thank you for leaving such an awesome review! We're so glad you had a nice time with our team and out on the water. We hope to see you again soon!
Written 16 October 2023
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hannahcam30
Ballarat, Australia1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Friends
Had an absolute blast. The staff were amazing and so friendly and it was just the best day out on the water. Would highly recommend it!!
Written 17 September 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Manly Kayak Centre! We are thrilled to hear that you had an absolute blast and that our staff assisted in making your day on the water enjoyable. Providing exceptional service and ensuring our visitors have a fantastic time is always our goal.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures on the water. If you have any plans for another exciting outing, don't hesitate to reach out. We'll be more than happy to assist you.
Wishing you many more fantastic days out on the water!
Written 18 September 2023
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Sophia W
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Friends
We had a brilliant time in the single kayaks. Went over to Q Station for a drinks and then rowed back. Would recommend minimum of 2 hours so you can stop at the beaches along the way.
The team was friendly and helpful
The team was friendly and helpful
Written 14 September 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a brilliant time exploring Manly's waters on our single kayaks.
Paddling over to Q Station for drinks sounds like a perfect aquatic adventure, and we're thrilled you enjoyed it. Your recommendation of a minimum of 2 hours to make the most of the journey and explore the beaches is excellent advice for future paddlers!
Thank you for the comments about our team, they are dedicated to providing friendly and helpful service, ensuring your experience with us is nothing short of exceptional.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable kayaking adventure in the future!
Written 17 September 2023
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Carl W
Fiji2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
affordable way to see amazing private beaches. These boats are idiot proof too, no need for any experience. Pro tip catch the fast ferry over as parking is insane
Written 5 September 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you found kayaking with us an affordable and accessible way to explore the beautiful beaches around Manly Cove.
We're thrilled to know that our kayaks are user-friendly and suitable for all levels of experience, providing an enjoyable and worry-free adventure on the water.
Your pro tip about catching the fast ferry to avoid parking hassles is golden! We hope it helps our future paddlers plan their trip more smoothly.
Looking forward to welcoming you back for another amazing kayaking experience!
Written 17 September 2023
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Anna G
2 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
What an amazing experience. Booked the couples picnic. It was on a secluded beach off manly, we kayaked out to it.. Beautiful views and it was stunning, picnic table chairs, basket, ice box for our own food and drink and beach chairs. The most romantic experience for a couple. Would highly recommend, the staff were great, and check in with you.
Written 27 August 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your couples picnic was an amazing and romantic experience. Providing a memorable and magical time for our customers is what we strive for, and we're delighted we could deliver that for you.
Secluded beach picnics are indeed special, offering beautiful views and a serene atmosphere. We're glad you enjoyed the setup with picnic table, chairs, basket, and more, designed to make your experience exceptional.
Our team takes great pride in ensuring our customers have a fantastic time, and we're happy to know that they added to your experience.
We appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
Written 17 September 2023
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Lucy F
1 contribution
Jul. 2023 • Friends
What an amazing day out! We took a boat out for a morning of fishing. Jeni, Craig and team at the Kayak Centre were absolutely fantastic! From booking to logistics on the day - They were so helpful. We will definitely be back to book again asap! Highly recommended!
Written 16 July 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing experience! We're delighted that you had a fantastic day out on the water for some fishing.
Our team is committed to providing excellent service from the moment of booking to ensuring smooth logistics on the day. It's wonderful to hear that our efforts made your experience so enjoyable and hassle-free.
We appreciate your kind recommendation and we can't wait to have you back for another adventure. Whenever you're ready, we'll be here to help you plan your next memorable outing!
Written 17 September 2023
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Nicole G
1 contribution
Jul. 2023 • Family
We were a large multigenerational family group who took advantage of hiring manly kayaks to explore nearby water inlets and beaches during a spectacular sunny winter’s day. This is a must for those who want to be active and take in Sydney’s fabulous vistas at the same time. The children came away from the experience with lasting positive memories.
I can say that this is one of the most rewarding experiences on offer for locals and tourists alike.
I can say that this is one of the most rewarding experiences on offer for locals and tourists alike.
Written 7 July 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
Thank you for your fabulous review! We're thrilled to hear that your multigenerational family group had a fantastic experience with our double kayak hire. Exploring the nearby water inlets and beaches during a sunny winter's day sounds like a delightful adventure. We're glad that you were able to be active while taking in the spectacular vistas of Sydney. It's wonderful to know that the children in your group came away with lasting positive memories from the experience. We appreciate your kind words and consider it a privilege to offer one of the most rewarding experiences for both locals and tourists alike. Thank you for choosing Manly Kayaks, and we look forward to providing you with more memorable moments in the future!
Written 13 July 2023
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Ronny O
2 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
amazing experience, fun and safe, first time kayaking in life, we're just walk about and decided to do kayak when we saw Manly kayak, we're with winter outfit without worry about getting on kayaking by guiding the operator named Jayden and team, we'll be back
Written 14 June 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
We are so happy to hear you had an amazing experience with us for your first-ever time kayaking.
Thank you for your glowing review, I will be sure to let
Jayden know he was mentioned, he will be stoked!
We look forward to your next visit with us, see you soon!
Written 15 June 2023
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Vashti
1 contribution
Apr. 2023
We played SUPball for 1 hour. None of the 6 of us had played before or used SUP. Was extremely well explained and we had a blast. Would recommend.
Written 17 April 2023
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ManlyKayakCentre
Thank you for your awesome review.
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, including our SUPBALL briefing/explanation.
We're super stoked you had a blast playing SUPBALL, we love the game and are thrilled you would recommend it.
We hope to see you again in the near future.
Written 15 June 2023
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