Sydney by Kayak

Sunrise Kayak and Coffee on Sydney Harbour with Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House illuminating.
Sunrise Kayak and Coffee cheers for a beautiful sunrise!
Colourful Kayaks on Sydney Harbour like a rainbow!
Sydney Harbour's Best Kayak Experience
Laura Stone taking the perfect photo of kayakers on Sydney Harbour
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About

Sydney By Kayak is Sydney Harbour's most awarded kayak operator, offering premium small-group kayak tours from Lavender Bay for over 13 years. If you are searching for unforgettable things to do in Sydney, this is it.

From the iconic Sunrise Kayak and Coffee tour, watching dawn break over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the water, to the magical Sunset Kayak experience with pink LED-lit kayaks gliding across the harbour at dusk, every tour is designed to show you Sydney from a perspective you simply cannot get anywhere else. Their small-group kayak tours are perfect for couples, families, solo travellers, and corporate groups looking for the best experiences Sydney has to offer.

Beyond sightseeing, Sydney By Kayak offers Indigenous cultural tours, eco-certified harbour clean-up paddles, and bespoke corporate team building experiences on Sydney Harbour. As Gold Award winners at the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards, Silver medallists at the Australian Tourism Awards, and proudly Ecotourism Australia certified, they are the benchmark for sustainable, premium kayak tours in Sydney.

Together with their community, they have raised over $84,000 for local marine conservation and removed more than 41,000 kilograms of rubbish from Sydney Harbour. That is heavier than a humpback whale.

This is not just one of the best things to do in Sydney. This is more than kayaking.

What's Available

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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia

Available Tours

Sunrise Kayak and Coffee on Sydney Harbour

Sunrise Kayak and Coffee with Breakfast

Sydney Harbour is one of the busiest and most exciting harbours in the world! On the "Sunrise Kayak and Coffee" tour, you will experience a unique side to Sydney Harbour. The water is calm, flat and glassy, due to paddling before the rest of the city even wakes up! Enjoy spectacular city views, iconic photos and stories in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. As you sit and take in the serenity, you can relax in your kayak, just in front of the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge and enjoy a fresh, hot coffee of your choice from their speakeasy café in the Eco Hub, delivered to the boat ramp before departure. After the stunning morning paddle, which covers the beautiful foreshore of Lavender Bay and Blues Point, you return to their exclusive Eco Hub to enjoy a delicious, relaxed breakfast together. It's perfect for those who are fairly new to kayaking, as well as more experienced kayakers who enjoy and appreciate the calmness of the early mornings.

From $159 to $179 per person

Sydney business shows corporate social responsibility on Sydney Harbour with Sydney By Kayak.

Corporate Clean-up Paddle

Corporate Clean-Up Paddle: Sydney Team Building with Purpose Looking for a unique corporate team-building activity in Sydney? Their Corporate Clean-Up Paddle is an unforgettable eco-adventure on Sydney Harbour that blends purpose with corporate wellness. Your team will join expert guides on a paddle through picturesque Lavender Bay, actively removing harmful marine debris from the water. It's a refreshing day of gentle exercise and hands-on conservation, where your team will also learn about vital local sustainability initiatives. This is a genuine CSR activity with a real impact. Fifteen dollars from every booking is donated directly to local harbour conservation projects like Seabin installations and mangrove regeneration. They provide everything for a seamless experience, including all kayaking and safety equipment, clean-up materials, and a complimentary photo package to capture your team in action. Strengthen your team, boost morale, and showcase your company's commitment to sustainability. Book Sydney's most meaningful corporate event today.

$99 per person

Reviews & Ratings

Christopher Joe

Christopher Joe

Google review

What a great way to start our first time in Sydney! Josh, Brandon, Ben, Don (barista), and team were so amazing with getting us checked in, having the equipment and getting us all settled to see an amazing sunrise on Sydney Harbor. Ben’s stories were cool to hear and overall it was good company to have as we explored the harbor and bridge. I totally recommend this experience. Minimal skill needed as the crew was supervising everyone the whole time. It’s a nice touch that they will take pictures of you throughout the kayak trip! Finally the coffee was very well made!

Where you'll be

1 Railway Avenue

Lavender Bay NSW 2060