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Sydney Harbour Kayak Adventure: Paddle and Explore Goat Island with a Local

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122 Ratings

Glebe

Embark on a thrilling kayak adventure in Sydney Harbour, exploring Goat Island with a knowledgeable local guide. Capture stunning photos, enjoy the natural wonders, and end the day with a delicious lunch at Sydney Fish Markets.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

123 Ferry Rd - We’ll use professional grade sea kayaks and high end paddles to kayak right to the heart of Sydney Harbour. After getting some spectacular photos of you framed by the famous Harbour Bridge we’ll land our kayaks in a secret cove on the seldom visited Goat Island (Me-mel) where your guide will take you on an exclusive tour of this very special place. Goat island is a designated conservation zones with lots of bird life, remnant native bush and some of Sydney’s oldest convict built sandstone buildings. Your National Parks Landing permit is included as part of your tour. We then get back in our kayaks and head back to where we started at Blackwattle Bay not far from the Sydney Fish Markets and lots of other great cafes and restaurants where you can treat yourself to a well earned feed.

What's Included

Expert Sydney-born Kayak Guide
High-quality Composite Sea Kayaks
Selection of Singles and Doubles Kayaks
All Necessary Kayaking Gear Provided
Professional Photo Link Post-Tour
PFD (Life Jacket) Included
Carbon Fiber Paddle

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Join us for a serene morning kayaking journey on the splendid Sydney harbour. No machinery sound or exhaust—only the gentle noise of your paddle slicing through the water and the cries of seabirds overhead! We’ll explore the developed surroundings and have intimate encounters with many of the harbor’s natural marvels and aquatic creatures. We’ll navigate to the centre of the harbour for a photo op where you’ll be perfectly framed by the Harbour Bridge (As I’m a professional photographer, you can expect high-quality images - at no extra cost, of course!) We’ll then dock and discover Goat Island (also known as Memel in the local Aboriginal dialect), before paddling back through Darling Harbour. Please note, Goat Island is off-limits to public access and requires a special permit to land—your permit is already included in the tour package. Once we’re all done, you’re invited to freshen up with a hot shower, before indulging in a mouth-watering lunch at the famous Sydney Fish Markets, located just a short stroll away.

Minimum age is 18 years
Guests must be able to swim and be comfortable around water
Guest should not weigh more than 100KG (205 pounds)
HIGH FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED
Must not have any serious medical issues
A waiver needs to be signed
Not recommended for XL sized travelers

Location

123 Ferry Rd

Ferry Road

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY BOATSHED Address: 123 Ferry Road, GLEBE, NSW 2037 OLD BROWN SHED WITH BIG TIN DOOR. IF YOU SEE "NO ENTRY" SIGN YOU"RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, WALK STRAIGHT IN

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Jessica_l

Apr 12, 2024

Great experience would recommend - A really fantastic experience, thoroughly enjoyed it. Organised very well, was able to see all the main attractions from the water. Would definitely recommend. Had a fantastic tour guide who was so informative M!

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Jordan_c

Apr 8, 2024

Fantastic Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour - I recently took a kayak tour around Sydney Harbour, guided by the knowledgeable and passionate local, Matt. His stories about Sydney's history enhanced our journey, as we paddled past iconic landmarks like the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, enjoying stunning photo spots along the way. Matt's knowledge made the tour not just a kayaking experience but a deep dive into the essence of Sydney, offering unique views and insights you can't get elsewhere. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this tour comes highly recommended for an up-close look at the city's beauty. A truly fantastic activity, it's a must-do for anyone wanting to explore Sydney from a different angle. Thanks to Matt, this experience is has been one of my favourite parts of my Australia trip.

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R3718lwpaulf

Mar 29, 2024

Kayaking Sydney Harbour - we enjoyed a great morning on the harbour with Matt. Whilst the weather was a touch moody our guide, Matt got us all set up and the water with the minimal of fuss. The paddle is very enjoyable with a unique view of the harbour, the walk around Me-Mel was insightful to the life of the early settlers and the indigenous people. I have looked at several tours to get on the harbour and i can say this one delivers everything it promises.