You’ve seen ariel shots of the Opera House and maybe even gazed at the bridge from the harbourside, however have you ever witnessed Sydney’s architectural icons from the waters? Giving you a fresh perspective of the city, Sydney by Kayak’s enthralling kayak tours are a super fun day out.       

What can I expect on a Sydney by Kayak tour?

When you head out on a kayak across Sydney’s harbour, one of the first things you’ll notice is how blissfully quiet it is – especially if you paddle away at sunrise. Fuelled by a wake-up coffee, you’ll leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind as you depart from Lavender Bay boat ramp. Then, you’ll coast along under Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House.

Framed by the majestic cityscape, your guide will tell stories about all the landmarks around you. And for all-important posterity they’ll even snap a pic of you with them in the background. If you fancy your own personal kayak experience in the company of friends or family, private kayak tours are also available.

A commitment to conservation

If you own an EV, you care about the environment, and fortunately, so does Sydney by Kayak. To enrich your knowledge of Sydney Harbour’s conservation projects, eco kayak tours will take you to sustainability initiatives like Ecobel Sydney and The Sydney Institute of Marine Science.

What’s more, Sydney by Kayak’s very own Clean-up Paddle initiative invites you to join them, armed with a bucket and sieve, to help remove rubbish from this iconic waterway.

What other activities can I do around Sydney Harbour?

If cruising across the harbour on a kayak gives you an amazing panorama of Harbour Bridge, then the views from the top of it are even more awe-inspiring. At BridgeClimb Sydney you can scale this monumental feat of engineering and get incredible 360-degree vistas from its summit.

Whether you want to climb the entire bridge from north to south then back again, or be guided by an Indigenous Storyteller who’ll teach you about the significance of landmarks, BridgeClimb Sydney have a diverse array of tours that offer unique ways you can experience the Harbour Bridge.

Sydney by Kayak at a glance

  • Sydney by Kayak is 294km and three hours’ drive from Canberra.
  • Sydney by Kayak is at 1 Railway Avenue Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW.
  • Sydney by Kayak tours supply all equipment including a single kayak, paddle and life jacket.
  • Most Sydney by Kayak tours last two hours and include a meet-and-greet, safety briefing, launch and paddle time.
  • The Sunrise Kayak and Coffee tour is between $155 – $185.

Who is Sydney by Kayak’s tours good for?

Families, couples, groups of friends, children over eight years old.

About the ActewAGL evHub

There are now over 20 models of electric vehicles that can go 400kms in a single battery charge ensuring an EV fits seamlessly into your leisure lifestyle. If you need help to find an EV, finance an EV or charge an EV, then visit the ActewAGL evHub today.

For those with an EV, listed below are the three charging stations along the way to help with planning your trip.

ActewAGL | evCharging Station
Hotel Kurrajong
Tesla 2 Plugs 22 kW2 Stations
Tesla Destination

8 National Circuit Barton 2600 ACT


ActewAGL | evCharging Station
Highlands Marketplace
Wall (AU/NZ) 2 Plugs2 Stations
Non-networked

197 Old Hume Hwy Mittagong 2575 NSW


ActewAGL | evCharging Station
Gateway Wilson Parking
Wall (AU/NZ) 1 Plug1 Station
Non-networked

1-29 Loftus Street Sydney 2000 NSW