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Experience Sydney Harbour from the water at sunrise with small groups, expert guides, and unbeatable views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Paddle on the same side of the harbour as the Opera House, getting closer than most tours, and enjoy a calm, scenic experience away from the crowds with incredible photo opportunities.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet us at 1 Ithaca Rd, Elizabeth Bay, right next to the water access at Beare Park. Look for your guide with kayaks and bright life jackets near the shoreline. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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1Garden Island
Paddle past Garden Island, home to Australia’s Royal Navy fleet. From the water, you’ll get a unique view of naval ships and the historic dockyard, offering a different perspective of Sydney Harbour that most visitors don’t see. This section of the tour is calm and scenic, perfect for photos while passing by.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Fort Denison Island (Pass by)
Paddle past Fort Denison, a historic island in the middle of Sydney Harbour. Once used as a prison and defensive site, it’s now one of the harbour’s most unique landmarks. From the water, you’ll get a close-up view of the sandstone fort and hear stories about its history while enjoying a calm section of the paddle.
Admission ticket free -
2Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Paddle along the edge of the Royal Botanic Garden, one of Sydney’s most iconic green spaces. From the water, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of lush gardens, waterfront lawns, and the city skyline behind it. This peaceful stretch of the harbour offers a relaxing moment during the tour and great photo opportunities.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Sydney Opera House
Paddle towards the world-famous Sydney Opera House and experience it from a completely unique perspective on the water. Get up close to this iconic landmark, with incredible photo opportunities as you take in its architecture and the surrounding harbour. This is the highlight of the tour and a moment you won’t forget.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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