Duration:
4h
Join us at Sydney Harbour Kayaks on our widely acclaimed (and award winning) Middle Harbour Kayak Eco Tour. Enjoy our 4 hour luxury experience, paddling through some magical areas of the harbour.
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The Middle Harbour SeaKayaking Eco tour provides you with the amazing opportunity to learn something about the natural and social history of the area from a friendly guide as you paddle through differing environments – from affluent urban to the remote natural bushland of the Garigal National Park.
As civilisation slips away the true beauty of our harbour and it’s wildlife will open up before you.
Soak up the serenity while you enjoy a wholesome morning tea served at one of our favourite secluded spots.
The tour runs for four hours every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8.30 till 12.30 and includes:
– 20 minute instruction on safety and equipment use.
– Qualified, experienced, friendly guide.
– Wholesome morning tea stopover at an idyllic location.
– All paddling equipment supplied.
– Storage and bottled water.
– Stable and safe double sea kayaks
It’s the perfect way to discover parts of Sydney you will only ever see from the water.
What does Sydney Harbour Kayaks provide?
All paddling equipment, morning tea and bottled water are included in the tour cost.
What to bring:
* Hat
* Sun cream
* Sun glasses
* T-shirt (ideally long sleeve) or sun shirt (rashie)
* Additional layers for cold / windy days
* Comfortable shorts
* Footwear that can get wet
* Dry change of clothes / towel
We also have a change room and showering facilities.
The Eco Tour can also be conducted as a Private Kayaking Tour.
A Private Eco Tour runs for 4 hours and is perfect for large groups, there is one 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.)
Sydney Harbour Kayaks are an award winning tourism business; we have won a GOLD medal in the NSW Tourism awards for 2021 and 2022
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:
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.
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.
- Dry change of clothes,
- Bottle of water
- Dry shoes,
- Towel.
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.
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
