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Sydney By Kayak - Kayak Tours

Canoe and kayak tour agency

👍👍 The experience sells itself- fun activity, stunning backdrop- what really makes the experience priceless is the service and care the team provide. I’m not a confident kayaker, but I felt really safe and enjoyed my experience on the water! Highly recommend! People often mention experience, Sydney, great, recommend, tour, morning, photos, sunrise, guides, amazing,


Address

1 Railway Avenue Lavender Bay, Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

Website

sydneybykayak.com.au

Contact

+61 1300 452 925

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5.00 (1.7K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Hemal W. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved it!!! Did the clean up kayak tour at 9.30 am. Ben, Laura, Chris, Alex and Andreas were all welcoming. Everything was well organised and started on time with our guides Chris and Alex making sure we had all the essentials (sunblock, water and sunnies), followed by our briefing. It was so sad to see the rubbish in the water, but it felt so rewarding to do our tiny part in cleaning the bay and making it a better place. Chris and Alex guided us around the bay and kept chatting with us and took loads of photos of us. We then got to kayak around and ended the tour with a photo under the harbour bridge with the opera house in the background. I would say the the tour is definitely value for money and rewarding at the same time. All you need to do is bring a bottle of water, hat, sunblock, sunnies and a positive attitude, and the guys will take care of the rest. You can leave your belongings in their van, while you kayak around. Wear some clothing you don't mind getting wet, and take your camera and go pro(if you've got one) and just have fun!!!
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  • 5/5 Naomi L. 11 months ago on Google
    I did the sunrise kayaking with Ben and Arny and it was incredible! They were both so friendly, provided pre-ordered coffees for us to take out on the kayaks, took loads of beautiful photos and told a lot of interesting facts and stories. Such an amazing experience seeing Sydney from the water and seeing the sun rise over the harbour. Well worth the money and I would definitely recommend the experience!
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  • 5/5 sarah e. 1 year ago on Google
    I’d highly recommend doing while In Sydney. The best experience to be able to kayak under Sydney Harbour Bridge, getting great photos of the sunrise and learning more about the city. This was a highlight to my visit. Also got a hot cup of coffee and an Easter egg- Good Friday. Thanks a million Ben and all the lads. Fantastic 😁🙌🏻☘️
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  • 5/5 Eun K. 2 years ago on Google
    Had awesome day with awesome Elsa and Ben! Highly recommended. Was great experience and they were so friendly and lovely! And thank you for good pics!
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  • 5/5 Jenny 1 year ago on Google
    So good!! We were treated by Paul, Dan and Niamh. They were friendly, super knowledgeable, and just a good bunch to be around. They made sure we were comfortable, and took us out by Luna Park, talked us through fun facts about the Harbour Bridge and the various buildings of North Sydney, and then took amazing photos of us out on the water! It was a great experience, so much fun and I highly recommend it for everyone. It would be best to go with a friend, partner, or small group of friends!! It was a beautiful view, with great company.
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  • 5/5 Philipp G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best experience ever… definitely a must do when you are in Sydney. No other way to see Sydney is a impressive as this tour. Even the early start is worth it 😍 Make sure you bring a camera to get photos from an unforgettable moment.
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  • 5/5 Lavinia K. 2 years ago on Google
    Alex and Owen were fantastic guides! Patient, informative and fun! I even got to celebrate my Birthday in style with a cake and happy birthday being sung by the crew under the bridge can't say that happens every year! A great way to see Sydney. Highly recommend Alex for his fantastic photographer skills and Owen for his videography i did not need to carry my phone! Get up early and enjoy the beauty of a sunrise tour you will not be disappointed!
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  • 5/5 Nathan 7 months ago on Google
    A fantastic experience to start our holiday! Getting up early in the morning to start kayaking is worth it. Our journey started at 5:30 where our guides Arnie and Ben were there preparing life jackets, safety instructions, and most importantly our coffee order! Our guides were very helpful and friendly guiding us through the harbour, weaving past docked boats and underneath piers. Offering insights and facts about Australia, Sydney, and the sights around us. Watching the sunrise and break through the clouds were breathtaking. Throughout the tour Ben took many photos of the group which were sent to us after via airdrop/Google folders and the photos turned out amazing! Highly recommend this for anyone wanting to see the early morning of Sydney Harbour. Thanks guys!!
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  • 5/5 Leigh H. 1 year ago on Google
    Alex and Grace were absolutely fantastic guides, so friendly and knowledgeable! It was soooo worth the early morning; the views are gorgeous and the waters are so beautiful and calm (apart from the occasional wave!) It's definitely a bit of a work out, but there's plenty of opportunities to float and take a break and have a sip of lovely hot drink. What an amazing experience -- thank you Sydney by Kayak!
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  • 5/5 Caitlin C. 7 months ago on Google
    The experience sells itself- fun activity, stunning backdrop- what really makes the experience priceless is the service and care the team provide. I’m not a confident kayaker, but I felt really safe and enjoyed my experience on the water! Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sarah m. 9 months ago on Google
    had an incredible time! super accommodating and friendly and always going the extra mile to make sure we had a good time. the guide was funny and took lovely pictures of us. thank you to the team !

  • 5/5 Bea de G. 8 months ago on Google
    Paul, Annie and Sam were such amazing guides. Definitely recommend! It’s super worth the $55 and it goes on for more than an hour really. Plus, best part is you don’t get wet! They do all the heavy lifting in and out of the water. Would do it again

  • 5/5 Conor T. 7 months ago on Google
    Highlight of our trip to Sydney! We had such a fun morning out in the harbour with the guys. Lovely to have them taking good quality photos of us and then receive the snaps straight after the tour. Great value for money , thanks so much guys !

  • 5/5 Sinead M. 7 months ago on Google
    Could not recommend this highly enough. We had an amazing morning for the sunrise kayak tour. Our guide Arnie was so friendly and took the best photos of our large group. Well worth the money. They even dropped up two bags we left behind to a local cafe that we were recommended. 10/10!

  • 5/5 Clara K. 7 months ago on Google
    I did the Sydney Kayak tour on my own while I was on a work visit. Fantastic experience, one of the highlights of my trip. Big thank you to our guides Paul, Annie & yer great tour! 100% recommended

  • 5/5 Winnie S. 7 months ago on Google
    Got see enjoy and admire the Sydney Harbour from great views during this tour! Easy for beginners and equipment given was very nicely maintained. Would recommend for those looking for a fuss-free experience 😊

  • 5/5 Amandine F. 7 months ago on Google
    Perfect way to start the morning, Brett and Paul were absolute legends, dropping good and fun stories about Sydney harbour and its iconic monuments. We got lucky with the conditions all the way! I really enjoyed our session out and would recommend to anyone who wants a lovely adventure as the sun rise on the horizon. Thank you again to make this special experience

  • 5/5 Rachel B. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience, so so much better than I imagined! Guides were so nice, friendly, funny, told us facts at different points throughout the kayak. Got plenty of pictures for us all. Kayaks are also super comfy I usually complain non stop when kayaking but it was so comfortable! Would highly highly recommend! Thank you again :)

  • 5/5 Maeve M. 7 months ago on Google
    The social paddle was so enjoyable and so much fun this morning! It was a gorgeous start to the day paddling around the peaceful Lavender Bay with the lovely - and super friendly - Paul and Arnie and the rest of the group! We really appreciate their kindness taking the photographs, being so personable and making it such an enjoyable and relaxing experience. We got to see the greatest view of Sydney Harbour Bridge and to hear all about its history. Would highly recommend this activity to anyone who is exploring Sydney!

  • 5/5 Emma H. 7 months ago on Google
    We had the most amazing morning out in the water with Laura. The sunrise was absolutely stunning and I learnt so much about the harbour all while having a fantastic time. I could not recommend this experience enough. I’ve lived in Sydney for 4 years and the sunrise kayak is by far the most incredible morning I have had. Thank you so much Laura and team. Looking forward to another sunrise kayak in the future☺️

  • 5/5 Lisa B. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience. For those that love sunsets, taking photos of sunsets, those that love kayaking, those that love sydney and those that love magic moments. JUST BOOK. You won’t regret it. Thank you to Arnica and all the team. Everyone went above and beyond.

  • 5/5 Bianca M. 6 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing time on our guided tour with Ben & Grace. Ben was super funny and we learned so much about the Sydney harbour with lots of fun facts that even Aussies didn’t know about. They took great photos of my partner and I. Would highly recommend these guys!

  • 5/5 Tiffany H. 5 months ago on Google
    Such a fabulous experience! Laura and York were excellent guides! Laura is super knowledgeable and shared stories of the history of Sydney and the Bridge as well as information on conservation. The 3D printed boulders for the marine life to live in are so cool! I hope to see them in more locations around the world. The views are magnificent and they took great photos of everyone!

  • 5/5 Craig A. 5 months ago on Google
    What a fantastic experience this was! Brilliant tour and I cannot highly recommend it enough. The tour was exactly what we expected, we saw the brilliant sun rise over the Harbour Bridge. Paul & Sam were great hosts and knew so many facts about the bridge and the surrounding area. If you want to see the sunrise in Sydney this is the way to do it!

  • 5/5 Victoria E. 5 months ago on Google
    Loved this experience! Our guides Paul, Sam, and Cian were lovely and took some great photos for our group too. Did this with a group of colleagues and it was a really nice way to bond with the team and give back at the same time by picking up rubbish in the harbour. Highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 David & Debbie W. 5 months ago on Google
    What a wonderful experience ❤️ highly recommended 👌 Great team that looked after me and my family, Debbie Josh and Aimee the birthday girl. What a way to spend a birthday and Sydney by kayak even supplied a birthday cake. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🙏💯

  • 5/5 Laura F. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful sunrise kayak this morning! Ben and Grace were fantastic guides and were punctual and professional. Great history, hot drinks, stunning photos and group size!

  • 5/5 Aaron B. 2 years ago on Google
    A great day out on the harbour! The guides were very accomodating and helpful and made it a really fun experience. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 S Ni C. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing morning out on Sydney Harbour with Sydney by Kayak. The whole experience was amazing. The booking process was seamless which included all information we needed ahead of time, even including information on parking nearby which was a great help on the morning. We did the couples sunrise experience, which came with a breakfast box and I can honestly say it was one of the best breakfasts we’ve had in Sydney. Huge shout out to our guide Greg, who made the whole experience that bit better with his chilled out attitude, interesting stories and overall good banter. Thanks so much Greg! Highly recommend overall 10/10 for us!

  • 5/5 Chris B. 2 years ago on Google
    What an experience! We did the couples package where we had a private tour with an AMAZING breakfast package on the water. Our guide was a man called Greg. Greg's level of professionalism and charisma was like no other tour we have ever been on. Greg possesses a rare balance of being able to provide a personal, exciting but laid back approach to experience which really made it feel wholesome. This is key, in our opinion, to making a good tour excellent. Being able to provide critical information where it counts, key features of Sydney Harbour that provide a sense of connection to the past, while being able to crack jokes throughout and really connect with your group (of 2 in our case). Greg is an example of a leader in this space and its easy to tell a talent as obvious as himself. He is a credit to Sydney by Kayak and a refreshing change to some tours that forget that "less is more". Quality over quantity and that was our key takeaway. The breakfast was amazing, lovely for a surprise if you were surprising a partner. All in all 5/5. Thanks team and thanks Greg for an amazing experience! You are an asset for SBK!

  • 5/5 charissa l. 2 years ago on Google
    Great morning on the bay, perfect for beginners! Alex and Grace were great guides. Very enjoyable and my child is keen to return!

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 2 years ago on Google
    Ben & Grace were absolutely fabulous and took amazing care of us. Customer service was at its best, especially for a grumpy early morning start. Ben’s knowledge and history of the harbour was on point and great learning experience and thank you Grace for being spectacular in taking care of those a little less experienced. 100% recommended for anyone wanting to enjoy the sunrise of the most beautiful harbour in the world with the most lovely crew to suit. Thanks guys, Cheers Andrew and Aimee.

  • 5/5 Marie B. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a great morning on the water with Ben. The sunrise was splendid. It was such a nice, relaxing and quiet atmosphere. Doing kayak under the Harbour bridge was a very special moment I will never forget. Ben is friendly, told us very interesting stories about Sydney history. I really appreciated my tour. I booked at the last last minute, the evening before and Laura and Ben were very flexible with my last minute request. I highly recommend this tour, especially as a gift. It’s original, fun and unforgettable. Thanks again!

  • 5/5 Sean S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a fantastic sunrise kayak this morning led by Ben and Shona. The whole experience was amazing and loved the dream story and information that was told to us. Would definitely recommend going. All staff were friendly and helpful, couldn't be a better experience!

  • 5/5 Jessica W. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this experience! The weather was perfect, the coffee was delicious and our guide Greg was lots of fun, knowledgeable about the area and a great photographer to capture all the views! Highly recommend the sunrise tour, it's definitely worth the early morning.

  • 5/5 Dec W. 2 years ago on Google
    We went on the sunrise and coffee tour. What a beautiful way to see Sydney. Even though it was cloudy the sun peeked through the clouds and it was glorious. Our guides Ben and Elsa were amazing, friendly and they went out of their way to make sure we had a lot of photos and that we didn't get our feet wet getting in and out of the kayak. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Zephy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved every minute of this tour with Dan and Niamh! 100% recommend booking, the route taken is absolutely stunning. Tour guides were so friendly, I loved all the facts given around the harbour (was just the right amount!). They also take great pictures of you in the kayak and send at no extra cost. Gorgeous wholesome morning.

  • 5/5 Faye A. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow…what a truely magical way to start the day. The sunrise tour is perfect for any type of kayaking experience and well worth the early wake up to catch the sunrise (the coffee was great too)! Greg was a fantastic guide, making sure we were safe and provided lots of information/stories on Sydney Harbour. He also took fantastic photos of everyone on the tour. 100% recommend this experience! Thanks Greg and Sydney by Kayak for an awesome morning :)

  • 5/5 Sandra B. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved our sunrise kayak under the bridge! Photos were fantastic and it was somewhat spiritual to be out on the water in the early morning! An unexpected bonus was Ben's knowledge of local indigenous and early settler history which really added to the experience. I recommend this for locals and tourists!

  • 5/5 Serena O. 2 years ago on Google
    The best morning ever! Grace and Ben were brilliant guides and so so nice. They have great knowledge and told us lots about the history of Sydney and it’s landmarks. Grace was so friendly and super helpful. Ben got some great photos for us and was super helpful. We had a brilliant morning, so much fun. Can’t recommend enough!

  • 5/5 Joshua W. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible dawn experience!! The kayaks are so comfortable and really responsive and the guides were both a great laugh and made the whole experience very memorable. I loved how they gave you options to paddle on or simply enjoy the view from the various rest stops. The photos taken by the guides were a great bonus!

  • 5/5 Jaimie H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an amazing time here on the Sunrise Coffee and Kayak. Really helpful in the booking process and Owen and Alex were great in guiding us through a beautiful morning's kayaking. Definitely worth the early start!

  • 5/5 Kristina 1 year ago on Google
    What an experience! Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Sydney ❤️ Laura was amazing and convinced me to come event the forecast wasn’t promising and we did have a nice weather 🫶🏻 great equipment, approach, stories. Small nice group and delicious coffee. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Lianne 10 months ago on Google
    The whole experience start to finish was planned and executed perfectly without a glitch. From the moment we met at the van and was handed a life jacket and specially ordered coffee (brilliant touch by the company) we were given clear guidelines and expectations for the experience. What we weren't told up front however, was how welcoming, knowledgeable and funny our tour guides paul and Grace would be!! Paul had information about Sydney bridge and surrounding buildings that were so outside the box of generic that it was not only so interesting but were things you'd never think to Google and are facts I'll be paying forward to others. It was just a bonus that they were shared in his lovely Irish accent and humour. We not only have treasured photos they took for us and sent to us but the memories of a brilliant and unique experience. Highly recommend to a friend!

  • 5/5 Tahnee C. 9 months ago on Google
    Such a great morning on the harbour! This activity was on our bucket list for months so we were super excited and happy and the weather couldn't have been better (albeit cold haha!). Both Laura and Arnie were so great and knowledgeable and they took heaps of amazing photos and videos as everlasting memories! They were also super accomodating and offered extra gloves, sunnies and coats to make sure we wouldn't be cold - such great service! I 100% recommend booking with Sydney by Kayak - you won't regret it!


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