Manly Cove Kayak Tour: Explore Stunning Beaches and Learn Local History

Embark on a small group kayak tour of Manly Cove, exploring stunning beaches, caves, and rock formations while learning about the local history. No experience necessary!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Collins Flat Beach - Enjoy the stunning caves, small waterfalls, and rock formations surrounding the beaches of Manly Cove.
  • Quarantine Beach - Pause at a hidden beach for a walk, a coffee, or a swim if you’re feeling adventurous.
  • Store Beach - The leisurely paddle will include visits to approximately three different beaches in and around Manly.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Kayak, paddle, and essential safety equipment
  • Safety briefing and paddling demonstration
  • Tea and coffee
  • Dry bag for personal belongings
Additional Information

Small group, relaxing guided kayak tour that lets you admire the stunning environment of Manly Cove and learn a little history about the local area. After a short safety briefing and paddling demonstration, you’ll head out with an experienced guide and explore the cove’s beautiful beaches.
We will paddle to Little Manly, Collins, Store and Quarantine…

Location
Manly Yacht Club
East Esplanade
We start our tours on the wharf below Manly Yacht club. We are in Manly and very easy to get to. If you arrive via ferry then head out of the ferry entrance and turn right, walk along the beach front until you reach the yacht club. Our office is located on the wharf overlooking the water.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michele_c
Feb 19, 2026
Great activity for a... - Great activity for a morning. The coves were lovely. Our guide did a great job with the group. Thanks for the boat ride back against the wind!
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734hazelf
Jan 26, 2026
Good fun! - Experienced guide and a fun outing. Helpful when the sea was choppy … (I’m older so extra support was needed and was provided!) Informative about the Quarantine bay history.
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959elizabethq
Jan 24, 2026
Fun Experience! - It was a little confusing at first upon arrival however, once we started everything was great! There was only a few of us which made the tour go smoothly, and the staff was very friendly. I will say though that if it is your first time kyaking, defintely pair up with someone who's semi-experience because the waves during the day I went were pretty bumpy.
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Hannah_w
Jan 23, 2026
Great day! Beautiful... - Great day! Beautiful beaches with some interesting histories. Kayaking route was not difficult either :)
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Laura_a
Jan 7, 2026
Great tour and lovely helpful staff! Really enjoyed it! - This was good fun! If you aren’t used to kayaking it isn’t the easiest so bear this in mind and do a 2 seater one if you can to share the task. Went to some lovely spots and finished with the Q station. Hannah, our guide, was friendly and knowledgable! She provided us with a nice drink and little cake snack on one of the beaches which was well received! The kids were a bit tired so we opted for a boat ride back and the lady who drove the boat gave us some lovely information on other beaches we could walk to after the tour for the afternoon. This was a lovely suggestion! Thank you!
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Brent_b
Dec 22, 2025
Kayaking fun - It’s fun and informative; excellent guide (Jackson) who was very supportive of less confident kayakers.
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Josh_d
Nov 10, 2025
Our guide Will was very... - Our guide Will was very friendly, it was a good day out would definately do again when back in Sydney / Manly.
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Maaggarw99
Nov 2, 2025
This was a very memorable... - This was a very memorable experience! The weather wasn't great but I still really enjoyed the beautiful beaches near Manly. Hannah and Tristan were great too! They guided everyone so well that even a newbie like me was able to get into the rhythm and feel confident by the end of the tour. Hannah even gave us some of the history and trivia about the places we visited which added a lot of charm to the whole experience. Overall, would definitely do it again if I visit!
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Weizhi_c
Nov 1, 2025
We had such a wonderful... - We had such a wonderful kayaking session at Manly Cove Beaches! My partner is more experienced, while I’m a beginner, but our instructor Jamie made the whole experience feel safe and fun. She was incredibly friendly, patient, and encouraging, which really helped me feel at ease even with the choppier waves. It turned out to be just the two of us on the session, which made the experience feel extra intimate and special. Appreciate the orange juice and muffins provided, a great way to recharge after paddling. Thank you, Jamie and Manly Sailing, for making this such a memorable experience. Highly recommend this tour!
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Ellen_b
Dec 28, 2025
Wet but great experience - Sydney or Manly times from another side... it is recommended to have change clothes with you... the places we saw were great
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From $66
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).