Sydney: Sunrise Escape – Middle Harbour Kayaking Experience
Description
Start your day in the most spectacular way possible on our Middle Harbour SUNRISER Sea Kayak Tour—a guided sunrise experience that reveals Sydney at its calmest and most beautiful. Paddling in the protected waters of Middle Harbour, a stunning offshoot of Sydney Harbour, this tour explores a variety of scenic locations depending on the conditions. We launch just before sunrise and glide across glassy water as the sun rises over Sydney Heads, bathing the harbour in golden light. We may paddle toward Grotto Point Lighthouse, slip into the peaceful coves of Chinaman’s Beach or Cobblers Beach, or cruise across to Balmoral. Wildlife sightings are common, and the early morning stillness makes this a truly special experience. We pause at a beautiful shoreline spot to enjoy a hot coffee and a light breakfast, including fresh fruit and juice. We use premium double sea kayaks—lightweight, stable, & smooth—perfect for relaxed touring. We are a proud members of the Tourism NSW Hall of Fame.
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Itinerary
See the sun rise over the Sydney Harbour Heads and then paddle around Middle Harbour to find a beautiful beach, where we can have a wonderful breakfast
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
This was a very enjoyable experience, I have never kayaked before and I found it easy and Shannon our tour guide took care of everything! Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the Sunrise Escape and that your first kayaking experience was such a positive one. One of the great things about kayaking on Middle Harbour is that even complete beginners can quickly feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and I'm glad I could help make everything easy and enjoyable so you could simply relax and take in the beauty of the harbour at sunrise. Thank you for your recommendation. I hope to welcome you back for another paddle adventure soon. Kind regards, Shannon O'Brien Sydney Harbour Kayaks
I did this tour with my staff instead of doing the traditional staff Christmas lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Shannon was a great guide and we even learnt some new things about our surroundings. Hope to do it again.
"Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled that your team-building session with us was such a success. There’s no better way to wrap up the year than by bonding over an exciting and unique kayaking experience on Sydney Harbour. We’re so glad our guides could help make the day both fun and productive for your team. Looking forward to hosting you again for more memorable team-building moments in the future!"
It was all excellent there was just my wife and I with the tour operator and we had a fantastic time with him and the whole experience was fantastic
Thank you very much for your review. I am very happy that it was a nice experience for you out on Sydney Harbour. We hope to see you again.
My husband and I did the middle harbour kayaking. What a fantastic experience. Despite the sunrise being behind lots of cloud it was so tranquil out on the water. Shannon was very knowledgeable and patient. We are not experienced kayakers at all. We stopped at the beach and breakfast was set up for us. Coffee, juice, fruit, croissants. Wonderful! Would highly recommend this trip.
Thank you very much for your very kind review. I am very happy that it was a nice experience for you out on Sydney Harbour, I agree that the sunrise would have been nicer without the grey sky - still a beautiful way to start the day. We hope to see you again.
A great day out. Lovely to paddle among the mangroves. I was looking forward to trialling the Mirage and it didn't disappoint.
"Thanks for the glowing review! We’re thrilled you loved the service and the guides. Can’t wait to have you back on the water with us again soon!"
After a hectic few weeks at work, this was the perfect team activity to de stress and remind ourselves how fortunate we are to live in such an amazing place. Middle harbour was like a mill pond, the ocean was crystal clear and we even had the bonus of an unexpected visit from a sea turtle. Shannon is a great guide and only too happy to share his knowledge, his passion for his job is there for all to see. Thoroughly recommend this activity and the team at Sydney Harbour Kayaks.
"Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. It’s always our goal to provide top-quality service and make your kayaking experience as fun and enjoyable as possible. Come back and join us for another adventure anytime – we can’t wait to have you back!"
Awesome trip! Great kayaks and guide. Was beautiful out on the harbour. Yummy breakfast was a bonus! Would highly recommend
Josh Thanks for the review and your recommendation. I am glad that you had a nice experience while you were here from NZ. It’s always wonderful to start the day by watching the sunrise over Sydney. I hope your visit to Australia was full of great experiences.
What a fabulous tour. Professionally run with excellent kayaks. Just the right amount of balance between paddling and information given. Would thoroughly recommend to all ages.
Thank you so much for your review of our business, we greatly appreciate the feedback.
This is a superb way to start the day. Paddle in calm waters with lovely sunrise through the heads and then breakfast on a beach. Shannon is a great guide
Thank you so much for your review of our business, we greatly appreciate the feedback.
An amazing way to start the morning for a surprise birthday experience! The water, land and sunrise was beautiful. Shannon was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide who told us about the history of the area and looked after us well out on the water. We were lucky enough to have a once in a lifetime experience kayaking with dolphins! Shannon also provided a cute stop over breakfast at a quiet beach and took some amazing footage for us with his go pro. Thank you for the unbelievable experience Sydney Harbour Kayaks!
