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Meet at our boatshed which is located on the waters edge at Blackwattle Bay only a couple of kilometres from Sydney’s centre. It’s easy to walk from the city, catch a bus, take the light rail. Street parking can be found for drivers.
After a safety briefing and introduction to efficient paddling technique we’ll launch our sleek kayaks and head out under the Anzac Bridge towards the centre of the Harbour. We’ll experience the built environs and get up close and personal with many of the harbour’s natural wonders and marine inhabitants. We’ll paddle to the center of the harbour, where we’ll get some photos of you framed by the Harbour Bridge. We’ll continue on to Goat Island where we’ll land in a secret cove before exploring this special place on foot. Goat Island is a designated conservation zone and landing is only allowed by special permit which is included as part of your tour. After a guided walk around the island, we’ll hop back into our kayaks before paddling back via Darling Harbour.
After we’re finished your welcome to have a hot shower before treating yourself to a well earned lunch. There are many great food options nearby including the Sydney Fish Markets, the Tramsheds or the Famous Glebe Point Road which has scores of great local cafes, pubs, micro breweries,and restaurants.
• Adventurous kayaking
• Breathaking Views – with photos to prove it!
• Exploratory tour on the seldom visited Goat Island (Permit included)
• Historical Sites, Natural Wonders, Urban Renewal, Wildlife and Bird Spotting
Wear sports type clothing, synthetic tights or shorts and think about sun protection.
Bring a towel and a change of clothes for when you’re finished.
There is a full refund with no penalty for changes or cancellation with a minimum of 7 days notice.
Although the tour is conducted within the enclosed waters of Sydney Harbour we will need to cancel in the unlikely event of a strong wind warning. These are normally forecast within 3 days at which time you will be notified and a full refund issued.
We will issue a replacement voucher or 100% refund if we cancel for any reason.
Sea Kayaks are enclosed type – Not suitable for people over 100 KG or XXL waist size
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM and have a MEDIUM TO HIGH LEVEL OF FITNESS. This is a proper mini kayaking expedition!
Thank you for booking my Sydney Harbour Kayak Adventure.
There is a safe place to leave bags whilst we go paddling and plenty of room in the kayaks for your drink and snacks.
Here is a list of things to bring:
Sun protection – sun cream/hat/sunglasses etc
A raincoat if rain is forecast
Synthetic sports type clothing for kayaking in (avoid cotton clothes as these absorb water and can make you cold)
Shorts or synthetic tights (no jeans)
Shoes or sandals that you can walk in the water with. Thongs (flip fops) are not suitable.
Small drink bottle
And for when we’re finished:
Some dry clothes to change back into
A dry bag (or plastic bag) for your wet clothes
A towel
I do have some spare water shoes and kayaking clothes but can’t guarantee I have your correct size.
I look forward to seeing you outside The Boathouse at the TIME ON YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL*. Please don’t be late as there may be others waiting.
Please check your receipt as that is the meeting time but generally we meet at 8AM sharp
Be sure to have a hearty breakfast!
Sydney
Uni Boathouse
123 Ferry Road JUST WAIT AT THE END OF FERRY ROAD
GLEBE NSW 2037
If you come by Light Rail get off at GLEBE and head down to the bay where you can walk along the waterfront until you come to the end of Ferry Road.
Once we’re finished there are plenty of lunch options in the area including the Sydney Fish Markets or the nearby Tramsheds. There are also lots of food options along the famous Glebe Point Road.
Full refund or replacement vouchers will be offered if we cancel for any reason or if client cancels more than 14 days from tour date. No refunds or vouchers for no shows or cancellations less than 14 days from tour date.
Kayak Matt
PADDLEPIRATES.COM.AU
matt@paddlepirates.com.au
BLACKWATTLE BAY
GLEBE NSW 2037
0418166508
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I really recommend this to anyone (long-time Sydney locals like me) to enjoy the buzz of paddling on the beautiful harbour and learn fascinating stories of Sydney's waterways and history. It was so, so fun and Matt took awesome photos to prove it. I plan to do this again with my daughter and son.

I have looked at several tours to get on the harbour and i can say this one delivers everything it promises.

I definitely recommend this as one of the best activity experiences I have had in Sydney.
Matt was super knowledgeable about the history and culture of Sydney/Australia, and made the activity way more enjoyable with the added information about the area. He also made sure the take plenty of pics for us!
It was such a good time, definitely recommend!😊




Highly recommended!!!




Experienced it in a way I never had before. Strongly recommend!



















I particularly enjoyed the variety of kayaks and surf skis that were available to use. It was great to try different types of boats on different days. The tour itself was well-planned and took us to some truly stunning locations.
Matt was an excellent instructor who was patient and provided clear and concise guidance. He also shared his passion for the ocean, kayaking and Sydney's history with us, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I learned a lot from him and came away from the tour with a greater appreciation for the beauty and history of the area. Great for tourist and locals! 10 out of 10.
The kayaking was great fun, the island was stunning and the pictures Matt took were more than I could have hoped. I will be recommending to friends and getting vouchers as gifts in future!

It was a windy day, it was tough for me but it was fun and very good experience.
Thank you Matt for being so patience to me as well.

Highly recommend

The walk and history of Goat Island is an eye opening. The clean fresh air with Harbour Bridge in the background, complete a very satisfying experience. Thank you Matt.






These were the best kayaks we've ever hired (professional ones) and they made paddling much easier and super fast!
This is an adventure trip - so don't expect to sit back and relax. We got some great exercise in whilst seeing more of Sydney Harbour. Totally want to do it again!






The equipment was excellent and the views fromGoat island were breathtaking.
Matt took pictures of the trip which were included in the price and were excellent quality emailed to us afterwards. The photos are along lasting memory of such a fabulous trip.
If you are going to Sydney, this trip is a must. I can’t recommend it enough .
