Moonlight Sea Kayaking Experience in Sydney's VIVID Festival

4.7
(6 reviews)
Sydney, Australia

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Sydney Harbour Kayaks MOONLIGHT SeaKayaking:

Sydney's Vivid Festival is a three week festival of light (May 22 through to June 13, 2026).

Every night, we run very special night-time Sea-Kayaking Guided Experiences.

As the sun sets over Sydney and we cast off in our kayaks, watch the city come to life and illuminate around you from your floating vantage point.

Paddling through Darling Harbour on our 'moonlight' seakayaking adventure into Sydney Harbour and return.

We get up close and personal with all of the light displays within the Darling Harbour section of Sydney. You can easily avoid the crowds and have that amazing front row seat.

Three weeks only - VERY LIMITED Places available.

Join our professional team on a safe, yet unique 90-minute night-time sea kayaking tour: Sydney Vivid Moonlight Kayaking Experience

What's Included

The sea kayaks that we will be paddling in are a Mirage Sea Kayaks Touring double - they are very stable and have a wonderful glide.
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure: Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour Starting from the HMAS Vampire Pavilion / (Action Station Pavilion) Marina level Duration: 1 1/2 Hours

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Darling Harbour

    As the sun sets over Sydney and we cast off in our kayaks, watch the city come to life and illuminate around you from your floating vantage point. We stay in the protected waters of Darling Harbour, where there is an amazing light show. Our leisurely paddle loop starts and finishes at the Maritime Museum, We get to safely explore the illuminated waters of Darling Harbour, taking in the magnificent light shows of VIVID 2024 BARANI offers a bittersweet narrative, rich with historical and cultural significance, and a new way to see the land on which we stand today. We will also get to paddle to the Pyrmont Bridge to get a wonderful view of Hika Rakuyo, This spectacular artwork is a Japanese concept that uses flowers as a metaphor for the transient beauty of life. Our guided kayaking tours provide a rare opportunity to paddle through Darling Harbour on a moonlit adventure to experience Sydney’s VIVID Festival from a unique perspective.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    a city illuminated with awe-inspiring art installations and 3D light projections, casting a magical glow upon Sydney’s iconic buildings and urban spaces

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour IS NOT recommended for beginner kayakers - you MUST be at least an intermediate level
  • Not recommended for paddlers over 115kgs
Supplied by Sydney Harbour Kayaks

Tags

Private and Luxury
Kayaking Tours
Nightlife
Night Tours
Water Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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