Come on an unforgettable kayak adventure on Sydney's magnificent Harbour. Paddle past all the great Sydney icons before landing your kayak in a secret cove on Goat Island (Me-mel to the Gadigal clans of the inner Sydney region). The Island is home to lot's of birdlife including White Bellied Sea Eagles and has some of Sydney's oldest colonial era buildings as well as some great examples of remnant Sydney bush. Goat Island is a designated conservation zone and landing is only allowed by special permit which is arranged for you and included as part of your tour. Your guide is a fully qualified sea kayaking expert who will make sure this is a journey you will never forget! Professional grade photos of you in your kayak framed by the harbour bridge included for free.
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Breathtaking views and photos to prove it!

​We'll land on Goat Island and explore this special place. Permit and landing fee is included with your booking

Paddle a proper sea kayak and use top notch gear.  No plastic hire tubs here!

Where Do We Go?

We paddle out of Blackwattle Bay near the Sydney Fish Markets, under the Anzac Bridge, along world class urban renewal foreshore developments at Pyrmont, past Darling Harbour and across to Balmain before making a short crossing to the magnificent Goat Island where we land in a secret cove before exploring the island on foot. We paddle back more or less along the same route. We'll get photos of you framed by the Harbour Bridge and send you the high rez files for free.
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Goat Island (Memel)

Breathtaking views of The The Harbour Bridge and city, some rare examples of some of Sydney's finest colonial architecture..

​Fort Denison

A much loved Sydney icon Fort Denison was completed in 1858.  Although we can't land on the island we can paddle right up...
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Destination Details

Don't just sit there, paddle something!

Top of the line composite double or single kayaks and full carbon fibre paddles. You might just get hooked on kayaking

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What The People Say

Sabrina

" We had an amazing experience and enjoyed every second of it. Matt was so friendly and told us a lot about Sydney's history and the history of Goat Island while showing us around. He was perfectly prepared for everything and we had no problems during our Kajakying. It was so much fun and we can highly recommand to try it out yourself :) Thanks Matt for making it so special! We had a wonderful time :) "

Jessica

" My husband and I had a wonderful time! Matt was informative and explained the history and sights while we kayaked thru the harbour, and came prepared with extra gear in case anyone forgot something (i.e. water shoes, gloves, etc.) definitely recommend! "

Regina

" Matt shows you a fabulous time! He is concerned about your safety and comfort from the minute you start your kayak adventure! Matt will show you water views and places few people get to see. He’s a wealth of information, sharing with you as you paddle along the way. This was a fun, educational and active way to start the day! "

Andrew

" We had a great kayak tour starting from Glebe and rowing to Darling Harbour, Balmain and around Goat island. It’s great way to see a small part of the Sydney Harbour. Definitely a must do if you want a bit of adventure. Matt is a terrific guide with a lot of knowledge of the area’s visited. Thanks for a great time Matt. "

Sascha

" Just one word: Breathtaking! Spectacular views on Sydney, really friendly and good tour guide who knows a lot about the Surroundings. I would highly recommend this trip with Matt!"

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