Top Water Activities in Sydney

Make your best family vacation itinerary by getting all information you need. Read through our list of the best city tours in Sydney. Keeping your kids engage with interesting activities will make their vacation worthwhile. In water sports activities to do in Sydney, they can venture to kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, flyboarding, and a lot more. They will also enjoy visiting the bestof Sydney Art Galleries and Museums such as the Australian Museum.

Keep the tantrums at bay by bringing the kids to the best theme parks in Sydney. They will have a grand time at Luna Park‚ Wet & wild‚ Tree Top Adventure Park and many more. Or take a cruise through one of the best Sydney Boat tours. The Sydney Eco Whale Watching Small Group Cruise will give you a chance to see humpback whales, southern right whales, seals, dolphins, albatross, and other marine life.

If your main goal is to see as many tourist attractions as you can, then book hop on hop off bus tours of Sydney. Aside from the comfort of a sightseeing bus, you get to learn more about the city by the onboard commentary. Relax on your seat as you traverse through the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, and a lot more. Take pictures of the city’s sights such as The Rocks‚ Harbor Cruises from Circular Quay, and The Royal Botanic Garden by joining the Sydney walking tours

Getting the best experiences on your trip doesn’t necessarily need spending tons of money. You just need to be resourceful and make the most of the free things to do in Sydney

Best Sydney Water Sports Price

Kayak to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with Local €80.46
Beginner's Kayak Tour in Sydney - Gorgeous Aussie Beaches and Bays €50.2
Yacht Charter - Luxury Yacht Calypso €1733.62
Hawkesbury River Kayak Adventure €81.41
Cowan Creek Boat Day €127
Kayak Berowra Valley €91
3 Day Pittwater Escape €452.64
Kayak Camping Adventure to Marramarra Orchard €310.64
5 day Kayak Adventure down Hawkesbury River €596.17
Best of the Hawkesbury - 3 day River Adventure €387.51
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Kayak to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with Local

1. Kayak to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with Local

clock Duration: 3 hours 30
  • Come enjoy a morning sea kayak adventure on Sydney's beautiful harbour. No engine noise or fumes, just the sound of your paddle in the water and the sea birds squawking above! We'll experience the built environs and get up close and personal with many of the harbour's natural wonders and marine inhabitants. We'll paddle to the center of the...
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Beginner's Kayak Tour in Sydney - Gorgeous Aussie Beaches and Bays

2. Beginner's Kayak Tour in Sydney - Gorgeous Aussie Beaches and Bays

clock Duration: 1 hour 30
  • This mini kayak experience is the best choice for those trying kayaking for the first time or if you are a bit nervous out on the water and  provides an opportunity to get yourself started in the popular sport of kayaking. You’ll learn some basic paddling technique and then follow this up with a short kayaking adventure (about 1.5 hours...
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Yacht Charter - Luxury Yacht Calypso

3. Yacht Charter - Luxury Yacht Calypso

clock Duration: 4 hours
  • Calypso is perfect for a day out sailing and relaxing on stunning Sydney Harbour. The high bulwarks and safety rails and the excellent sun protection make the boat especially good for families with...
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Hawkesbury River Kayak Adventure

4. Hawkesbury River Kayak Adventure

clock Duration: 4 to 6 hou
  • Come & explore the unspoilt wilderness on Sydney's northern doorstep, just 45 minutes from the CBD - The mighty Lower Hawkesbury. See shipwrecks and waterfalls, hear the Indigenous heritage and settlers’ history – all from our stable and stylish double sit-on top kayaks. The perfect way to experience this incredible Country.

    Paddle past...
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Cowan Creek Boat Day

5. Cowan Creek Boat Day

clock Duration: 4 to 6 hou
  • This tour gives a front row seat to the beautiful bays, beaches and bushland of Cowan Creek. Running almost perfectly undisturbed in the middle of Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, it hosts wild waterfalls, waterfront restaurants, jump rocks, and examples of indigenous rock art.

    Explore the pristine waters from the front of our custom-made...
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Kayak Berowra Valley

6. Kayak Berowra Valley

clock Duration: 4 to 6 hou
  • Paddle into the heart of the prehistoric wilderness of the magnificent Berowra Valley, and let the worries of the world slip away. Hear the history of the Country unfold over the course of the tour, from the ancient indigenous heritage to the trials of the early settlers. Watch for wildlife playing among the unspoilt bush, as we pass beneath the...
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3 Day Pittwater Escape

7. 3 Day Pittwater Escape

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  • Take the time to fully explore this incredible paradise, on our 3 day tour of Pittwater and Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. The pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, hiking trails and breathtaking lookouts have made this a favourite playground for the people of Sydney for thousands of generations.

    With a kayak tour and a boat trip...
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Kayak Camping Adventure to Marramarra Orchard

8. Kayak Camping Adventure to Marramarra Orchard

clock Duration: 2 days
  • Leave the worries of the world behind, and spend the night in the prehistoric wilderness of Marramarra National Park on a kayak adventure like no other in Sydney.

    Paddle beneath the towering sandstone cliffs of the Hawkesbury, past shipwrecks and waterfalls and riverside settlements, until we leave all signs of civilisation behind and push...
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5 day Kayak Adventure down Hawkesbury River

9. 5 day Kayak Adventure down Hawkesbury River

clock Duration: 5 days
  • Take the trip of a lifetime, our trademark expedition. 5 days of paddling one of the world's great waterways. From the beautiful Berowra Valley, past the mysterious Marramarra Creek, onto the mighty Hawkesbury River, through Broken Bay, into Pittwater, and out to the Pacific Ocean.

    We provide all the food and equipment, all you need to...
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Best of the Hawkesbury - 3 day River Adventure

10. Best of the Hawkesbury - 3 day River Adventure

clock Duration: 3 days
  • Experience the best the Lower Hawkesbury has to offer in this ultimate river getaway. Just 1 hour north of Sydney, the towering cliffs, rugged bush, pristine beaches and unspoilt wilderness offer endless opportunities to explore. Our unique tour & accommodation packages are a chance to properly take it in.

    Stay in a beautiful boat house, or...
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Hawkesbury River Boat Day

11. Hawkesbury River Boat Day

clock Duration: 4 to 7 hou
  • Come and explore the wild waters of The Hawkesbury River and Berowra Creek on this uniquely intimate boat tour. Our custom designed River Cruiser is the perfect way to experience this magnificent country. Get up close and personal with the towering sandstone cliffs, pull into a pristine beach, or hike into the unspoilt bush.

    Only 45...
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Double Kayak Hire - 4 Hours

12. Double Kayak Hire - 4 Hours

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  • Access North Harbour's secret beaches and explore scenic waterways with kayak hire from Manly Kayak...
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Single Kayak Hire - 4 Hours

13. Single Kayak Hire - 4 Hours

clock Duration: 4 hours
  • Access North Harbour's secret beaches and explore scenic waterways with kayak hire from Manly Kayak...
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Stand Up Paddle Board Hire - 2 Hours

14. Stand Up Paddle Board Hire - 2 Hours

clock Duration: 2 hours
  • Our friendly and experienced staff introduce you to basic paddling techniques and set you up with the necessary SUP skills as well as provide you with all the equipment you need for safe paddle...
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