Sydney Harbour Kayak Adventure: Paddle and Explore Goat Island with a Local

Embark on a thrilling kayak adventure in Sydney Harbour, exploring Goat Island with a knowledgeable local guide. Capture stunning photos, enjoy the natural wonders, and end the day with a delicious lunch at Sydney Fish Markets.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 123 Ferry Rd - Experience the thrill of kayaking in Sydney Harbour using top-quality sea kayaks and premium paddles. Capture stunning photos with the iconic Harbour Bridge as your backdrop before landing at a hidden cove on the rarely visited Goat Island (Me-mel). Here, your guide will lead an exclusive tour of this unique location, known for its…
What's Included
  • Expert Sydney-born Kayak Guide
  • High-quality Composite Sea Kayaks
  • Selection of Singles and Doubles Kayaks
  • All Necessary Kayaking Gear Provided
  • Professional Photo Link Post-Tour
  • PFD (Life Jacket) Included
  • Carbon Fiber Paddle
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Join us for a serene morning kayaking journey on the splendid Sydney harbour. No machinery sound or exhaust—only the gentle noise of your paddle slicing through the water and the cries of seabirds overhead! We’ll explore the developed surroundings and have intimate encounters with many of the harbor’s natural marvels and aquatic creatures. We’ll…

Location
123 Ferry Rd
Ferry Road
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY BOATSHED Address: 123 Ferry Road, GLEBE, NSW 2037 OLD BROWN SHED WITH BIG TIN DOOR. IF YOU SEE "NO ENTRY" SIGN YOU"RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, WALK STRAIGHT IN
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lori_f
Mar 17, 2026
Great morning on the water! - If you’re an experienced paddler or looking for a workout, you might want to message the guide and arrange for a separate session. If there are other less experienced paddlers in the group you’ll paddle less but it’s still a great time being on the water. It’s a lovely area and Matt shares a great deal of history. He’s super knowledgeable and a great kayak instructor. I enjoyed this experience a lot and took time after to visit the Fish Market which is next door! Don’t miss it!
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A277jxgeorgep
Dec 9, 2025
Very much enjoyed. - A wonderful experience with a fantastic tour guide in Matt. I personally didn’t find it strenuous but found it to be a nice paced relaxing experience.
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Drew_j
Dec 2, 2025
Matt was an excellent... - Matt was an excellent host and treated everyone with kindness, while being aware and welcoming of any skill level. The trip itself was informative, both in terms of the vessels themselves and of the areas and history we were traveling around. This is among my favorite activities I’ve experienced in Sydney.
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T4105myluker
Nov 12, 2025
Great Experience - We had an amazing time with Matt on the tour! It was a beautiful day and was a perfect way to start a morning. Highly recommend!
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Kristine_j
Sep 30, 2025
Fantastic experience and tour guide - highly recommend - My husband and I did this tour and it was such a fantastic half day! Matt was very knowledgeable and shared a number of interesting stories about Sydney and what we saw around us. Matt tailored the tour to the perfect adventure based on our abilities, risk level and preferences. Highlights of the trip included being able to properly kayak in the Sydney harbour (inc. under the bridge), and confidently paddling between the boats and ferries in the beautiful harbour. Matt took lots of photos of us and we’d consider doing this again. This is a must do tour for anyone looking to experience one of the world’s most beautiful harbours up close, and to see Sydney from its best. We’d recommend this to local Sydney siders and to visitors.
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Kristine_m
Sep 29, 2025
highly recommended for kayak adventure - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was my very first kayak tour and it was such an amazing experience! Matt was a fantastic guide.He didn’t just show us how to pose for pictures, he really taught us how to kayak the right way. He also shared some great history and stories about Sydney, which made the whole experience even more special. Matt is such a friendly and easygoing guy, and I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a fun and memorable kayak tour.
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Angela_g
Sep 24, 2025
Matt was very informative... - Matt was very informative about what we kayaked past but also gave us a good tutorial on the true way to kayak in great sea kayaks! We were able to paddle under the harbour bridge due to a small experienced group and he gave us tips to take on all the boat wake as well. It was so much fun!
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Faith_m
Sep 7, 2025
Great time Kayaking - We had a great time going under the Sydney Harbor bridge. I’m not very experienced but the guide helped us know what to do to cross the Harbor and avoid tipping over. He had lots of great stories about the area.
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Patty_w
Sep 3, 2025
Exciting experience while in Sydney - This kayak tour was fantastic! Novice or experienced kayakers will love paddling into Sydney Harbor and passing under the Harbor Bridge. I had never kayaked and was out of my comfort zone on the ocean but it was fun, not too difficult and a memorable experience with a great group of people. I highly recommend giving this your a try. Our guide was the most positive, happy, helpful tour guide we’ve ever had.
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Geronimoi733
Aug 18, 2025
Wonderful experience - We had a wonderful and very special experience with Matt! He was a friend more like a tour guide, he explained history about the harbour and we had a chat about many other things during our kayaking. His guidance when kayaking was exceptional, perfect for unexperienced kayakers. And the pictures he took were truly stunning. So much fun!! Absolutely recommended
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From $91
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).