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Discover Sydney’s Hidden Wilderness on the Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking Eco Tour
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of Sydney’s waterways. The Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking Eco Tour offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore diverse environments, paddling from affluent urban shorelines into the serene, untouched bushland of the Garigal National Park.
As civilisation slips away, you will connect with the natural and social history of the area, guided by our friendly, professional team. Watch the true beauty of our harbour and its unique wildlife open up before you.
Why You’ll Love This Experience
- Secluded Morning Tea: Soak up the absolute serenity while enjoying a wholesome morning tea served at one of our favourite hidden beach spots.
- Award-Winning Quality: Paddle with confidence! Sydney Harbour Kayaks are an award winning tourism business; we have won a GOLD medal in the NSW Tourism awards for 2021 and 2022.
- Premium Equipment: We provide stable, safe double sea kayaks and all necessary paddling gear to ensure a comfortable journey.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from qualified, experienced, and friendly guides who bring the history and ecology of the harbour to life.
Tour Details & Inclusions
Our eco tour runs for four hours every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Your booking includes:
- A comprehensive 20-minute safety briefing and equipment demonstration.
- A fully qualified and experienced local guide.
- A wholesome morning tea stopover at an idyllic, secluded location.
- All high-quality paddling equipment, including stable double sea kayaks.
- Secure storage for your belongings and complimentary bottled water.
What to Bring
To ensure you have the most comfortable experience on the water, please bring:
- A hat, sunglasses, and sun cream.
- A T-shirt (ideally long-sleeved) or a sun shirt (rashie).
- Comfortable shorts and additional layers for cold or windy days.
- Footwear that can get wet (closed-toe shoes are highly recommended).
- A dry change of clothes and a towel for afterwards (hot showers and change rooms are available on-site).
Private Group Bookings
Looking for a personalised adventure? The Eco Tour can also be conducted as a Private Kayaking Tour. Perfect for large groups, a Private Eco Tour runs for 4 hours with one dedicated guide for every 12 paddlers.
The Private Tours are able to be run when you require; 7 days per week. The tours require a minimum of six people to start and we can manage up to 60 people at one time. (Our group discounts start over 40 people.)
In preparation for your tour, please refer to the following info about what to wear, what to bring, how to get here, and (if you’re driving) where to find free parking.
Please arrive at Sydney Harbour Kayaks at 8.10am to check in.
The Kayaking Tour starts promptly at 8.30am.
If there is an issue with the weather conditions on the day of the tour and it is too dangerous to go out on the water, we will phone you at about 7am.
Our phone number is 02 9969 4590 or 02 9960 4389 (or you can email info@sydneyharbourkayaks.com.au).
What to wear:
- Rashie/sun shirt or t-shirt (ideally long sleeve),
- Boardies or leggings,
- Hat,
- Sunscreen,
- Sunglasses (it’s best to use straps for these, so they don’t fall into the water)!
- Footwear that can get wet. Please note: You must wear closed-in shoes as there are oyster shells on the beaches we stop at. Please DO NOT wear thongs / flip-flops as they offer limited protection. Rubber-soled reef shoes are ideal; or an old pair of trainers.
What to bring (for afterwards):
- Dry change of clothes,
- Bottle of water,
- Dry shoes,
- Towel.
We have a storage room in store for bags and towels, as well as small locker-trays for valuables. Just ask the staff.
We have bathrooms and a shower on site.
Our location:
Sydney Harbour Kayaks is located at the south-eastern foot of the Spit Bridge, at Smiths Boatshed, 81 [Lower] Parriwi Road, Mosman, directly beside the Spit Road, next to Plonk Beach Cafe.
Please note: Parriwi Road is a split road; the lower section is directly beside the Spit Bridge, the upper section starts at Middle Harbour Yacht Club and goes all the way up the hill.
Coming by car? Parking:
There is free on-street parking both north and south of us – in Upper Parriwi Road, Mosman (you will find free parking all the way up on Parriwi Point) or anywhere on Avona Cres, Seaforth.
Both locations will require a few hundred metres’ walk back to our Spit Bridge location. Please make sure you always check the parking signs.
Alternatively, there is council paid parking directly beside us or across the road in Spit West Reserve car park ($7 an hour on weekends or about $25 for the day).
Catching public transport?
Please visit the transport info website to plan your trip. Enter ‘Spit Bridge’ as the destination.
If you have any other questions, please let us know.
Mobile Phones / Cameras / Electronics (On-Water)
We DO NOT recommend that you take any electronic devices out on to the water for kayak tours, rentals or lessons unless you have a secure, sealable waterproof case or bag.
Even with a waterproof case or bag, you must ensure that this is closed & secured properly. It is the responsibility of the individual paddler to make sure they have security over their own phone or electronic devices.
Even in calm conditions, the risk of water damage is fairly high, please make sure you are well prepared.
Sydney Harbour Kayaks accepts NO liability if the phone or electronic devices are, lost or damaged when engaged on one of our activities (kayak tours, lessons rentals).
We have dry bags for sale at our Middle Harbour location, however we do not have these sales facilities at our Darling Harbour location
