Melbourne City Sights Kayak Tour: Iconic Views from a Unique Water-Level Perspective

The Urban Views Kayak Tour provides an exceptional opportunity to experience the key landmarks of Melbourne from an unusual viewpoint on water. The package includes all necessary kayaking equipment, a bottle of water, a brief tutorial, and a cordial guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Richmond Rowing Club - A stunning kayak paddle right through the centre of Melbourne with amazing views of the skyline and historic bridges along the way. A short break in a beautiful marina in Docklands and paddle back through the city to the starting point.
What's Included
  • All Paddling Equipment
  • Kayak Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel transfer
  • Bottled water
Additional Information
  • What to bring: Water - Eco-friendly bottle, Sun hat/Beanie, Sunglasses. Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions, you may want to bring a change if you are going out afterwards.
  • 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 age is 10 years
Location
Richmond Rowing Club
Boathouse Drive
We meet along the river at Boathouse Drive. Directly across the Yarra River from Federation Square.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pascale_h
Jan 8, 2026
Kayak In Melbourne - I had an amazing experience and met a really lovely people. I hadn’t kayak since I was 17 so this was a long long time ago and it was safe and fun. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Keahi_c
Jan 4, 2026
fun way to see Melbourne - beginner kayaker can also enjoy this activity, fun way to see Melbourne from river and get exercise too
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David_p
Dec 29, 2025
Wonderful!!!! - Absolutely wonderful experience. There isn’t a better way to see the beauty of Melbourne than from a kayak. Strongly recommend this is an activity for couples, families are single travelers. A+.
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Renegaderetiree
Dec 29, 2025
See the city from the water and get to know the river - It’s was really great experience and our guide was excellent. Highly recommend. We choose a place to go eat after, the rowing club is in a great location.
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Mayhq4963ft
May 19, 2025
5 stars for Daniel - Daniel was a great guide. Everything went so smooth. Would recommend to try Kayaking with Kayak Melbourne. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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786jaquin
Feb 8, 2025
A beautiful experience - A really amazing experience and good exercise too. It was lovely seeing Melbourne from a different experience on the water, the 2 hosts were friendly and professional
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Maria
Jan 30, 2025
A great afternoon - Good briefing from Daniel (our lead) on arrival then in to the kayaks for about an hours trip down the Yara towards Docklands. A great way to see the city.
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Eileen_j
Jan 6, 2025
A fab way to spend an afternoon! - A fabulous experience. Both guides were relaxed but knowledgable and safety conscious. So great seeing the city from this aspect. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks for a great afternoon!
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Remy_b
Jan 4, 2025
Kayaking Melbourne - Great experience , perfect weather for it , the tour guide was very informative and it was done in a very safe manner.
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Sa41ia
Jan 3, 2026
Perfect weather , ideal paddling conditions Sam and Paul excellent - A great experience , showed us points of interest and a good work out. The guide was clear and keen as well as being knowledgeable.pace was good.
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From $57
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).