What to do and see in Greater Sydney, New South Wales: The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

Bundeena Kayaks in based in Bonnie Vale in the Royal National Park and neighbouring coastal township of Bundeena. We run a choice of quality eco-accredited experiences including guided river tours and hire of kayaks and paddle boards, providing you with opportunities to enjoy the stunning surrounds and also learn about the natural and cultural features of the area.

The Sydney Harbour Kayaks experience is more than just about going on a tour, buying or renting a kayak. Our team is passionate about all paddle sports, passionate about being out on the water and living our dream, to take time - enjoy life. Our passion is infectious. So when you're out on one of our tours kayaking into Middle Harbour, on a Freedom Rental kayaking to Balmoral or in our shop buying a kayak, we're here to guide, instruct and inspire you. Sydney Harbour Kayaks has been renting & selling kayaks, teaching kayaking and guiding tours around Middle Harbour from the Spit Bridge since 1991. Our kayak, surf-ski & stand up paddle board rental fleets are some of the best around, we offer a mix of plastic and composite sea kayaks as well as surf-skis. Our rental location is at the Spit Bridge in Mosman and you can paddle throughout all of Middle Harbour. We take great pride in our kayaking tours and aim to offer the best possible experience. Our backyard is the beautiful Middle Harbour and we get no more enjoyment then showing it off to our many visitors. The kayak tours and team-building activities are a lot of fun and offer a wholesome day out on the water. Lessons are our speciality and we teach from beginners through to a Professional level. If you are just learning about kayaking or stand up paddle boarding then you should try our Paddle Safe / Paddle Smart Program, which are FREE kayaking lessons.

Pittwater Kayak Tours is a safe, fun and family friendly outdoor experience for people of all ages and abilities. Paddle across pristine Pittwater to a beautiful secluded beach which feels like you're on a deserted island. You will be led on a guided bush walk, meandering through Ku Ring Gai National Park to breath taking views that lookout over Pittwater and Palm Beach. Enjoy a light snack before returning to the calm, crystal clear water of Pittwater to cool off with a well deserved swim. Paddle back to Sandy Point where to tour concludes. Highlights: GEAR AND LESSON INCLUDED KAYAKING ON PITTWATER SWIMMING AT BEAUTIFUL REMOTE BEACHES LEARNING ABOUT THE LOCAL ABORIGINAL AND EUROPEAN HISTORY EXPLORE ABORIGINAL CAVES BUSH WALK IN KU RING GAI CHASE NATIONAL PARK BREATHTAKING VIEWS LIGHT SNACK

Choose your own experience! Get out on Sydney's Pittwater with Paddlecraft's hire kayaks and stand up paddle boards available from one hour up to multiple days. Or try our guided Pittwater Discovery Tours and explore the scenic waterways including McCarrs Creek, Lovett Bay, Clareville Beach, Scotland Island with your friends and family! We do all the work, so you can do all the exploring! Paddlecraft brings your kayaks to the water's edge at our beachside launch and provide all the hire kayaking equipment needed, as well as paddling advice and a map of Pittwater. Our very large and brand new hire fleet has a wide range of kayaks, including single and double kayaks, recreational sit on tops, touring sit in kayaks and ocean skis, that will suit beginners to the most experienced paddlers. We have boats to suit everyone! Only located 40 minutes from Sydney with plenty of parking at our Bayview Marina location, Paddlecraft offers the only fully licensed and fully insured kayaking center with exclusive access to the scenic waterways of Pittwater. Marina amenities include change facilities and showers, an outdoor cafe and picnic area. Get started on fulfilling your dreams.... and paddle now!

Hawkesbury River Kayaks has a small fleet of single and double kayaks for hire, perfectly suited to exploring the waters and inlets of the Hawkesbury River. Spend just a few hours paddling around Dangar Island, or take a weekend to travel upstream and camp at a secluded beach. Explore beautiful Jerusalem Bay, picnic on one of many small beaches, or have lunch at picturesque Cottage Point. Now open 7 days per week

Sydney by Kayak is a family run business, offering exclusive, small group kayak tours and locals paddles on beautiful Sydney Harbour, Australia. Husband and wife team and Head Kayak Guides, Laura and Ben, run daily Sunrise Tours (with coffee!) as well as morning coffee paddles, ice-cream tours, brunch tours, fitness classes and community clean-up paddles. Sydney by Kayak is still fairly young, officially launching in 2013. The vision was to create exclusive, small group tours, offering not only a guided paddle, but a complete experience on Sydney Harbour. Everything from fresh, hot coffee on the water, stable custom-made kayaks, memorable photos and experienced, qualified and friendly guides. We are proud to offer great kayaking adventures that are a wonderful way to enjoy the magnificent waterways of Sydney Harbour.

Manly Kayak Centre has been established on Sydney Harbour since 1990 and is proud to be able to provide the most dirverse range of aquatic products and services in Sydney. We have 3 amazing locations where you can rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards, take a lesson or tour, or hire our leisure boat for the day. Our three locations provide access to the best inner harbour beaches and waterways to kayak Sydney Harbour. Join our guides on the 3 Beaches Kayak Tour & picnic lunch, or book your own exclusive Sydney Harbour Beach Picnic and paddle a kayak or be tendered by private boat. Having hosted dozens of proposals our beach picnics are perfect for those special occasions. Try your luck with a Stand up Paddle Board (SUP) or play SUPBALL the latest game to hit the Northern Beaches! Lessons, sales and hire available. Open 9am-5pm 7 days a week. (Excluding some public holidays)

Kayak Brisbane host guided kayak tours in Manly Harbour on beautiful Moreton Bay. Tours are fun, relaxing and affordable. See amazing scenery and wildlife while keeping fit and having fun. Family friendly with single and double kayak facilities.

Explore Sydney’s famous harbour beaches and islands on a stand up paddleboard or kayak. Rose Bay’s original hire operator with over 20 years experience and the best views on the harbour!

Although Kevin Ucci, owner at Shark Island Adventures, said he would never do kayak tours in a big city, after a few outings on the Sydney Harbour, he was amazed. Bringing over a decade of guiding experience from Canada, and New Zealand, Kevin's vision is to find the perfect balance of the big city views while paddling in the most scenic sections of the harbour. Our tours depart daily from Point Piper, positioning us perfectly to visit areas like Shark Island, Clark Island.