Sydney Harbour Sunrise Kayak and Coffee

Sunrise Kayak and Coffee

Sydney Harbour is one of the busiest and most exciting harbours in the world! On our “Sunrise Kayak and Coffee” tour, you will experience a unique side to Sydney Harbour. The water is calm, flat and glassy, due to paddling before the rest of the city even wakes up! Enjoy spectacular colour changes in the sky as the dawn light reflects off the clouds and the water, then watch as the sun hits the horizon, lighting up the sides of the Opera House and the city.

As you sit and take in the serenity, you can relax in your kayak, just in front of the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge and enjoy a fresh, hot coffee of your choice from a local café, delivered to the boat ramp before departure.

This early morning paddle covers the beautiful foreshore of Lavender Bay and Blues Point. It’s perfect for those who are fairly new to kayaking, as well as more experienced kayakers who enjoy and appreciate the early morning sunrise and a good coffee.

The tour departs from Lavender Bay boat ramp, where you will be greeted by your Guides. They will assist in helping you get ready for the tour, including a safety briefing, life-jacket fitting and setting up your kayaks for paddling. On each tour, we have two Kayak Guides, who are there to ensure you are safe and having a great time on Sydney Harbour. They will also happily take your photo in front of Sydney’s icons and airdrop or email them to you after the tour.

What’s included in the tour:

• All equipment hire, including a single sit-inside Grifinn Kayak, paddle and life-jacket.
• Two qualified, friendly and experienced Head Kayak Guides/Instructors and a Co-guide.
• An exclusive, small group of people, including Guides.
• Full safety briefing and kayak instruction prior to departure.
• A pre-ordered coffee, tea or hot chocolate from a local café to enjoy in your kayak.
• Free photos! Taken by your Guides.

What to bring/wear:

• Wear light, comfortable clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (from paddle splash). Something easy to move and paddle in.
• Warmer clothes during the cooler months, including gloves and wind-breaker.
• Hat and sunnies are advisable, so you can enjoy the sunrise.
• You are likely to get wet from paddle splash, so bring spare clothes to change into.
• A towel to dry off after the paddle.
• Current launch location is Lavender Bay Boat Ramp. Make sure you plan how you’re going to get to the boat ramp for the scheduled arrival time.

Lavender Bay Boat Ramp is on Railway Avenue, which is at the bottom of Lavender Crescent, just under the railway arch. You should see our colourful kayaks at the boat ramp, along with our two friendly Guides, setting everything up.