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A fantastic kayak experience
A fantastic kayak experience, you can tour along the Brisbane River and enjoy the scenery and city views.
Brisbane Kayak Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $61 / person
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 200 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Riverlife pty ltd
- Meeting point
- Please Notethere is no on-site parking at Riverlife.
Description
Discover Brisbane on a guided kayak tour and see the city from a unique angle as you glide along the Brisbane River. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced paddler, you can discover Brisbane’s beautiful river either day or night.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Kayak & Paddle
Sunscreen
Local guide
All necessary equipment
Life Jacket
Not included
Towel (also available for hire $2 each)
Water bottle (drinks are available for purchase)
Locker Hire $3.00 each
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
4.8
200 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Before participating, all participants must sign an Indemnity Agreement Form personally or by a guardian if the participant is under the age of 18 years
- Minimum age is 8 years for day tours and 12 years for night tours
- Please bring clothes that will get wet (board shorts / ¾ pants and T-shirt), spare change of shorts / ¾ pants, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses (optional), towel (also available for hire $2 each), water bottle (drinks are available for purchase)
- Complimentary showers and sunscreen are available for your use
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Brisbane Kayak Tour take?
Brisbane Kayak Tour lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Brisbane Kayak Tour cost?
Prices start at $61 per person for this Brisbane experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Brisbane Kayak Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please Note: there is no on-site parking at Riverlife. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Brisbane Kayak Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(200)
6
Try it!
It was a lovely day to be on the 'brown snake'—the Brisbane River. The guide was very nice and gave a clear briefing. For me, as a complete beginner at kayaking, it was very easy to do. The ride was the perfect length, not too long, not too short. We went underneath the Story Bridge, so now I've seen that bridge from every possible angle. Climbing to the top the other day was also awesome!
Operator response
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad your first time kayaking went smoothly and that you enjoyed cruising down the Brisbane River and taking in the views of the Story Bridge. Sounds like you've really ticked off the full Story Bridge experience after doing the climb, too! We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide. Hope to see you back on the river again sometime soon.
B
Kyak life
If you are experienced or never kayaked before this is perfect way to spend some time on the river. My son and I loved it we did it twice.
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River love
It is a fantastic time on the water. The distance and time on the water midday is perfect . We did this two times loved it ❤️
N
fun time on the river!
Noah was an excellent guide! Very clear instructions and informative and very knowledgeable on riparian topics. He had excellent communication skills and was super friendly. The sunset kayak tour was so relaxing and showcased the CBD beautifully - kayaks and equipment were in excellent condition - would highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us at Riverlife! We hope to welcome you back again next time you're near Kangaroo Point. :)
S
40th birthday
Was for my wife's 40 year birthday and was amazing view was an easy ride up and down the river and very enjoyable
Operator response
Hi! Thank you for choosing Riverlife to celebrate your birthday :) We hope you had a good one!
7
Brisbane Locals see another amazing side to Brisbane!
This was a really great experience. It is such a different way to see the city and the bridges. Our instructor Tara was just fantastic. We were in safe, informative and caring hands. We all loved it.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us at Riverlife! We hope to welcome you back again next time you're near Kangaroo Point. :)
G
Lovely fun experience for the family.
Mae was a fantastic guide along the Brisbane river. It’s a great way to see the city. The kayak was relaxing and so quiet on the water which I didn’t expect. Mae was kind enough to take some photos and video to help us remember the experience. My 14 year old loved it. A real highlight.
Operator response
Thanks for leaving a review! We're glad Mae helped make your experience a good one. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Hope to see you on the river or cliffs again soon. :)
R
Fabulous gentle kayak
Fabulous way to see a river city. We love getting on the water when we can and this was brilliant for late afternoon
Operator response
Thanks for the amazing feedback! :)
J
It was amazing, I had a...
It was amazing, I had a little trouble finding the place but in the end everything worked out and the staff waited for me to arrive.
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