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Vivid City Lights Night Kayaking on Sydney Harbour

Paddlers in LED-lit kayaks approach Sydney skyline with Harbour Bridge in view.
Two kayakers in LED-lit boats on Sydney Harbour at dusk with Harbour Bridge illuminated in the background.
Group kayaking in LED-lit kayaks on Sydney Harbour at night with Luna Park and city skyline in view.
Couple kayaking in LED-lit kayak under Sydney Harbour Bridge at night with city lights in the background.

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

Guided tour

    • Explore Sydney Harbour at night on a 1.5-hour kayak tour, with an expert guide leading you past the city’s glowing skyline and iconic spots.

    • Everything you need is provided—kayaking gear and a safety briefing—so you can focus on enjoying the nighttime views.

    • Kayak through peaceful waters past Luna Park, the Opera House, and Harbour Bridge, all dazzling with nighttime light displays.

    • Don’t worry about taking pictures—your guide will capture the highlights and send you the best shots after the tour.

    • 1.5-hour Vivid Lights night kayaking experience on Sydney Harbour

    • Small group

    • Expert guide

    • Kayaking equipment

    • Safety briefing

    • Complimentary photos

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Take this 1.5-hour guided night kayaking tour on Sydney Harbour, where you’ll paddle through glowing city lights and iconic landmarks illuminated for Vivid Sydney.

    Getting started

    Meet your expert guide at the launch point, where you’ll receive a safety briefing and kayaking gear before learning paddling basics. Then, set off on calm waters as the city transforms with vibrant lights.

    What to expect

    • Kayak alongside Sydney icons: Paddle past iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, brilliantly illuminated by the Vivid festival.

    • Experience the night magic: Enjoy a calm, crowd-free paddle while soaking up Sydney’s vibrant night glow.

    • Hear local stories: Your guide will share fascinating facts about Sydney’s landmarks and the Vivid festival as you explore.

    • Get your photos: Take home free photos of your night kayak trip taken by your guide to remember your experience.

  • What to bring

    • Bring spare shoes, hat, water bottle & a camera.

    What’s not allowed

    • It is recommended to not bring jewellery, personal devices, wallets, handbags and purses on the experience. Any personal belongings you get can be stored in the storage facilities provided during the experience.

    • This experience is restricted for guests under the age of 12 years.

    • This experience is restricted for guests over the weight of 140kg for a single kayak and over the combined weight of 170kg for a double kayak.

    Accessibility

    • Guests with pre-existing injuries which may impact your ability to kayak or pregnant women must consult a doctor and inform the kayaking instructor prior to the experience.

    • This experience is suitable for experienced paddlers only.

    Additional information

    • This experience can accommodate up to a maximum of 16 people.

    • The boarding point for this kayaking experience is from 1 Bradly Ave.

    • The experience may be rescheduled to another date due to rain or bad weather.

    • The experience includes complimentary photos taken during the kayaking session. They will be sent to the guests via email.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your experience to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at 1 Bradly Ave.

    • Address: 1 Bradly Ave, Kirribilli NSW 2060, Australia

    Get directions to the meeting point

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