Sydney's Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking Eco Tour (Fully Guided)
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Experience an authentic eco kayaking tour through Middle Harbour, where conservation, quiet waterways, and immersive nature experiences come before crowds & noise. This fully guided Middle Harbour Tour explores one of Sydney’s most protected and least-developed harbour systems. Paddle at a relaxed pace with a knowledgeable local guide while learning about the area’s natural ecosystems, wildlife, and social history. The journey takes you through a striking mix of environments—from peaceful bays and waterfront suburbs to the remote bushland edges of Garigal National Park. Sheltered waters make this a calm, low-impact experience, ideal for beginners and nature-focused travellers. Throughout the tour, enjoy a wholesome morning tea at one of our favourite secluded shoreline locations. Take time to slow down and appreciate the serenity of this waterway. The tour starts and finishes at Sydney Harbour Kayaks at Spit Bridge, Mosman. We are a proud member of the Tourism NSW Hall of Fame.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult / The minimum age for a child is 14
Reviews(68)
My friend and I had a wonderful time on the Eco fully guided kayaking tour by Kathie. Kathie had heaps of information about the area. She took us to several bays and a deep and beautiful mangrove stream. She was so friendly and helped us take photos and videos. When we stopped for morning tea, we were pleasantly surprised to see her set up a gourmet morning tea. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience, Kathie and Sydney Kayak.
This tour is well organized, safe and very scenic. We enjoyed the morning tea and the tour of the mangroves.
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your morning on the water and found the tour well organised, safe and scenic. Middle Harbour is a truly special part of Sydney, and the mangrove-lined creeks are often a highlight for our guests, offering a glimpse of a natural environment that many people don't expect to find so close to the city. I'm also pleased that you enjoyed the morning tea. We believe that taking a break in a peaceful location and soaking up the surroundings is an important part of the overall experience. Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another kayaking adventure on Sydney Harbour in the future. Kind regards, Shannon O'Brien Sydney Harbour Kayaks
We had a perfect day exploring middle harbour and Scott's Creek with our guide, Eba. We are so lucky to be able to escape into nature, so close to the city. Eba provided a lovely morning tea on a secluded beach and was great company. Thanks for a beautiful day!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a perfect day exploring Middle Harbour and Scott’s Creek with Eba. It truly is a special experience to escape into such peaceful natural surroundings right on Sydney’s doorstep. We're glad you enjoyed the morning tea and Iba’s company—she’s a wonderful guide and will be so happy to hear your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Warm regards, The Sydney Harbour Kayaks Team
Great weather, company, tour guide and experience, seeing a different side of Sydney. Lots of fish, birds including pelicans, butterflies and jellyfish 🪼. At the halfway point was a lovely stop at a beach with a fantastic morning tea / coffee break (summer fruits, cheeses, crackers and cookies-yum).
"Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Sydney Harbour Kayaks. Our team takes great pride in offering top-notch service, and we're delighted our professional guides helped make your adventure memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic experience soon!"
A great paddle on Middle Harbour and into secluded mangroves. Tour leader Kate proviced interesting historical notes along the way, and provided a lovely morning tea. A great mix of harbour real estate views and the serenity of national park shoreline. Just long enough for beginner paddlers, and Kate very good with keeping the group together. Highly recommended.
"Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service and ensuring that our guides provide expert knowledge of the harbour. It’s great to know we met your expectations, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future."
Amazing paddle up Middle Harbour on the eco tour. We were really impressed by the acknowledgement of country to begin the tour. Lots of interesting and informed commentry on the history and geography of the area. It was wonderful paddling through the mangroves and past the sandstone cliffs of Scott's (?) Creek. Then a great morning tea at the picnic spot on Sugarloaf Bay.
"Thank you for your awesome review! We’re stoked you had a great time with our team – they’re passionate about showing off Sydney Harbour. Come back anytime for another adventure, and we’ll be ready to show you more of our stunning waters!"
Amazing scenery and great instructions. I truly enjoyed a day in the sun. The instructions were so good I would feel comfortable now to go for a paddle solo.
"Thank you for the wonderful review! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed your lesson with us. Our instructors take pride in making sure every student feels comfortable and confident on the water, and we’re glad that helped you have an unforgettable experience. We look forward to seeing you back for more lessons soon!"
Kate was lovely as our Kayak tour guide, great sturdy Kayaks, being my first time kayaking we felt very safe with Kate and all the tips given, great views, great exercise, yummy generous morning tea, well worth it Thank you Kate🤩
"Thanks so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled you had such a great time on the guided tour. Our team loves introducing guests to the stunning harbour, and we’re so glad they were able to make your trip memorable. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!"
We had an awesom day kayaking around Sydney harbour. our tour guide Abi (apologies if I spelt his name wrong) was fantastic and knowledgeable and just an all round great guy, we will definitely be back. it was great day and a nice little picnic on the beach half way. 12/10, thank you!
"Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear your family had an amazing time kayaking with us. Whether you were paddling together or taking in the sights, it’s always a joy to see families having fun and making memories. We’d love to have you back for another adventure – there’s so much more to explore with the whole family!"
Although only one person participated, but a friendly guide led, there was no cold field throughout and the process was safe. On the way, she discusses the history of the spit bridge and Sydney. Finally in a quiet place to enjoy their prepared snacks, people from different countries eat and chat together, very happy to meet new friends, something worth it!
Thank you very much for your review.
