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Melbourne City Day Kayak Tour: Paddle Past Historical Ships and Ports with Skyline Views
4.8
8 Ratings
Melbourne
Experience Melbourne's skyline from a unique perspective on a day kayak tour. Paddle past historical ships and ports while enjoying breathtaking views and informative commentary.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 7 Boathouse Dr - Come on a kayak tour of Melbourne and view the city from a unique angle, that is, from the water. Relax and cruise along and see both old and new areas of Melbourne waterways while hearing vibrant music and stories of the old dock areas. The double kayaks are easy to use, stable and fast. Stop for snack and drink along the way and have a chat to your fellow kayakers. This kayak tour of Melbourne is a must experience for locals and international alike. Come enjoy with friends, family or make new friends.
What's Included
- All necessary paddling equipment provided
- Experienced professional guide
- Complimentary tour photographs emailed
- Personal Floatation Device included
- Engaging commentary throughout the tour
- Refreshments - snacks and drinks available
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Additional Information
• Enjoy the panoramic vistas of Melbourne’s cityscape as you kayak beside dining establishments, antique vessels, and the old and new ports.
• Experience the uniqueness of leisurely paddling at a slow speed to fully appreciate the scenery.
• Throughout the journey, you’ll receive historical insights on the vintage docks area, including discussions about the former Customs House, historical vessels, previous waterfall, and the past ‘Mission for Seamen’ headquarters.
• A pause halfway through the trip allows you to stretch and enjoy a light refreshment.
• The excursion lasts for a period of 2.5 hours.
• Images from the event will be sent to your email post the event.
- A maximum of 16 people per booking
- Minimum age is 12 years (12-15 year old clients years must paddle with an adult)
- Not recommended for participants with back or shoulder problems
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Location
7 Boathouse Dr
Boathouse Drive
In front of the rowing sheds, look for the yellow kayaks on the boat ramp.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(8 Ratings)
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G3814xujeffs
May 1, 2019
A great way to see Melbourne - We spent a beautiful warm Autumn night on the Yarra. It was fascinating to watch the bustle along the banks of the river seeing it in both twilight and nighttime. Our guides Dayne and Phil both gave great instructions, were very helpful and open to questions.
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Tourist724120
Mar 25, 2019
What a fantastic way to see Melbourne with the family - As a family of five it is not always easy to find an activity everyone enjoys. We all loved this activity. The activity was at a nice and easy pace. We have lived in Melbourne our whole lives and this was a sensational way to see the City. Highly recommend.
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Xcinderelliex
Feb 20, 2019
Fantastic tour, thoroughly recommend - My family and I did the twilight river tour down the Yarra river. It was an incredible experience, the kayaking itself was at a level both myself and my retired parents were fine with (neither having kayaked much before). The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and it was an entirely different way to see Melbourne than I’ve experienced before.
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David
Feb 14, 2019
Tight paddle up the Yarra - Good trip. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very relaxed and enjoyable paddle. The Yarra looks best at night when it is let up.
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Olidolli
Feb 5, 2019
Perfect paddle - Following a very warm welcome from our two friendly guides and a quick and informative introduction to the art of paddling we set off on the water. The weather was calm and the water was warm so it made the kayaking easy and very enjoyable. Our guides were entertaining and gave us some local history along the river ride. We stopped on the way back for a light snack of fruit, cookies and juice, it was a nice time to have a little chat and meet the other people on the trip. It was beautiful to see the city lit up at night from the water. Be mindful that your pants do get wet, so bring a change of clothes which you can keep locked in the car safe and dry. Matt and Tim, our guides we fabulous, friendly, entertaining and informative. We loved it!
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Poppyb548
Jan 4, 2019
Relaxing - We had a really enjoyable time doing the daytime tour (1:00-3:30pm) along the Yarra River with our tour guide who I think was called Tim.
The whole experience was great for all involved and included a little snack break in the middle for some fruit, a biscuit and a drink to refresh ourselves.
Initially we were concerned about booking a day time tour because of fears about the sun/heat but We are glad we changed our mind and went along to it - wear plenty of sun cream and a hat or sunnies and everything will be fine!
They take out a camera to photograph you during the experience and you are allowed to take your own in the kayak too, at your own risk.
Also quick responses via email to our enquiries which was helpful.
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Ds16okp
Mar 24, 2019
Team day exploring the CBD - Great way to see Melbourne from a different view, it was also a great activity to build some team work skills and meet new people. Max was a great guide and also took some great photos along the way!
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Naderw2013
Mar 24, 2019
Great experience with good company - Spent afternoon kayaking with sea kayak Australia, highly recommended good fun, guys are amazing helpful and will make u make the most of it.
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