Sydney by Kayak

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Welcome to Sydney by Kayak, a Kayaking and Eco Tourism business based in beautiful Sydney Harbour, Australia. We offer fun, group Kayak Adventures and Kayak Eco Tours, ranging from spectacular "Sunrise Kayak and Coffee" Tours to Eco Tours and Clean-up Paddles under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Whether you are an experienced kayaker or someone kayaking for the first time, we promise your experience w

ith us will be a memorable one. You’ll learn correct paddling technique and have a lot of fun along the way. Our fully qualified, experienced and friendly Kayak Instructors, pride themselves on offering a complete and enjoyable experience, providing exceptional tours, great memories and photos for you to take home. All kayaking equipment is provided, including a stable, Australian-made deluxe single kayak with built-in back support and adjustable foot rests, plus a paddle and life jacket. Tours often include refreshments or a trip to a culinary destination café to enjoy a lovely coffee, brunch or lunch, mid-kayak.

Experiencing the magic of sunrise on our new Golden Hour Photography Tour is making this new SBK experience one of my fa...
15/08/2024

Experiencing the magic of sunrise on our new Golden Hour Photography Tour is making this new SBK experience one of my favourites 😍

Sip on a hot barista-made coffee while capturing breathtaking photos with your pro camera. 📸✨

Our custom dry bags and our specially designed, stable kayaks ensure you stay comfortable, steady and dry while you shoot 💦

It takes me back to my early guiding years, fully appreciating the scenery around us in a very small group. It’s simply breathtaking. I look forward to hosting more of these photography tours in the upcoming spring and summer months ☀️

Laura ☺️

Feeling incredibly proud of our Sydney By Kayak team 🥹 Their dedication and passion shine through on every tour and ever...
27/07/2024

Feeling incredibly proud of our Sydney By Kayak team 🥹 Their dedication and passion shine through on every tour and every team get together, making every experience unforgettable for both our customers and us as business owners ✨

Their hard work and enthusiasm truly set the standard for excellence in the tourism industry. Here’s to an amazing team, who make Ben and I smile every day ❤️

We are looking for 6 paddlers, who have kayaked with us before, who might want to kayak with us again (for free) this co...
19/07/2024

We are looking for 6 paddlers, who have kayaked with us before, who might want to kayak with us again (for free) this coming Friday 26th July at Sunrise 😉

You must be:

💦 Competent kayakers
💦 A previous SBK Sunrise customer
💦 Happy to be on camera
💦 Fun and a little bit silly
💦 Available from 6am to 9am next Friday 26th July

If you are interested, please comment below, tagging any friends or partners you’d like to bring. Bonus points if you tell us why you tick all of the above boxes 🤗 and share your favourite photo from your Sunrise Kayak and coffee tour with us on your story 😍

Hopefully kayak with you again soon 🤗💦

Laura and the SBK team 🙌🏼

When I first met our Guide, Moss, back in January.. .he was a super passionate, experienced paddler.. .but one thing he ...
19/07/2024

When I first met our Guide, Moss, back in January..
.he was a super passionate, experienced paddler..
.but one thing he said to me was..
.”Laura, I’m not a photographer”
.I look at the photos you take now, Moss, and I wholeheartedly disagree with you..
.your photos are amazing! 😍

📸 .t54

Many of you guessed correctly in the stories. The thing Levi found on the beach in Jervis Bay is indeed a Port Jackson S...
10/07/2024

Many of you guessed correctly in the stories. The thing Levi found on the beach in Jervis Bay is indeed a Port Jackson Shark egg 🥚

These fascinating marine creatures are one of the few shark species that lay eggs, rather than giving birth to live young.

Port Jackson Sharks are native to the Sydney and east coast waters of Australia. They have a distinctive appearance with dark bands and spots on a lighter background, helping them blend in to sandy and rocky habitats.

Despite their shark status, they’re docile and not considered dangerous to humans.
These bottom-dwelling sharks have flattened teeth adapted for crushing hard shells, feeding primarily on crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. They rest on the seabed during the day and become more active at night to hunt 🐟

The female Port Jackson Shark lays spiral-shaped eggs known as “mermaid’s purses.” 🧜‍♀️ Here at Sydney By Kayak, we call them the puppy dogs of the harbour. These eggs are wedged into rocky crevices for protection, ensuring the embryos develop undisturbed until hatching

Have you ever spotted these distinctive shark eggs on your beach walks or perhaps floating on the harbour?

Local Legends ✨For nearly 12 years, Sydney By Kayak has played the major role in our lives as being our “first baby”, an...
05/07/2024

Local Legends ✨

For nearly 12 years, Sydney By Kayak has played the major role in our lives as being our “first baby”, and Phil has been a key part of our kayaking journey for almost 9 of those years. Truly a Local Legend in our eyes ✨

Starting with just myself (Laura) as a guide, a single van, and 10 kayaks, we’ve grown into a thriving family ecotourism business. Even as we’ve evolved, our community remains at the core of everything we do 🙏🏼

During the challenges of the pandemic, Phil stood by us, joining our 1:1 paddles, happily supporting us by recommending us to friends and family. We’re incredibly grateful for his unwavering support, and for our amazing guides and other local legends, who bring Sydney By Kayak to life every day 🩵

Thank you to our community and all those who make SBK the heart and soul of Sydney’s waterways. Here’s to many more years of kayaking adventures together! 🥰

Sydney By Kayak’s Local Paddling Group 🥳Do you live in Sydney and dream of owning a kayak, so you can paddle regularly f...
23/06/2024

Sydney By Kayak’s Local Paddling Group 🥳

Do you live in Sydney and dream of owning a kayak, so you can paddle regularly for exercise, mental health, and social interaction? ☀️ ..but don’t have anywhere to store a kayak or a way to transport it to the water? 💦

Join our “Local Legends” paddling group, a community of lovely local paddlers, who love and appreciate the beautiful harbour we have on our doorstep. Sydney By Kayak provides the kayaks, the paddling gear, and experienced guides, so you can simply turn up and enjoy the kayaking 🤗

No need to worry about storing a kayak, transporting a kayak, or cleaning a kayak. Just show up with your coffee, water, or preferred on-water beverage, and enjoy a 1.5-hour kayaking adventure with us! 💦

The 10 session pass is $495 and can be used anytime to book any Local Legends paddle ☺️ Join us as often as you like - weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly 🙌🏼

The more interest we receive, the more sessions we’ll add to the schedule, including before work paddles, after work paddles, mid-morning paddles for the parents 😉 and even ad hoc clean-up paddles for the eco warriors amongst us 🌱

Any questions, please let us know and hopefully we’ll see you on the water 🥳

www.sydneybykayak.com.au

It was an absolute pleasure to host an Eco tour yesterday for the SIMS team, their Trainee Rangers, and Cultural Heritag...
21/06/2024

It was an absolute pleasure to host an Eco tour yesterday for the SIMS team, their Trainee Rangers, and Cultural Heritage Officers, focusing on Marine Conservation and Restoration 💦

As part of an incredible program run by SIMS, TAFE and the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, we explored mangrove restoration, as well as the Living Seawalls and ecosystems of Sydney Harbour 🌱

While I led the tour and shared insights about our eco projects, I was also inspired by the SIMS team’s knowledge and their current Project Restore. We love learning about these initiatives and sharing them with our customers ☺️

I’m thrilled to be part of the ongoing efforts in Sydney Harbour and globally to promote marine restoration, protection, and education.

I’m also incredibly proud of our amazing team. Their passion and enthusiasm for our projects is truly inspiring 😍

Calling all photographers! ✨ Introducing our brand new Sunrise Kayak and Photography Tours! 📷Experience Sydney Harbour’s...
17/06/2024

Calling all photographers! ✨

Introducing our brand new Sunrise Kayak and Photography Tours! 📷

Experience Sydney Harbour’s beauty through your lens, whilst also enjoying the tranquility of Sydney Harbour at sunrise, firsthand ☀️

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just love capturing moments, join us for an unforgettable, slow-paced paddle with plenty of time to stop, enjoy the moment, capture the moment and sip on your hot, barista-made coffee! ☕️

What’s included:
💦 A custom designed Sydney By Kayak dry bag to keep your camera and equipment safe and dry.
💦 All kayaking equipment, including a wide-based, single kayak. Perfect for storing your SBK camera bag.
💦 A hot cup of barista-made coffee, tea or hot chocolate to enjoy in your kayak.
💦 A small group of just 6 paddling photographers, so plenty of space to photograph the beautiful view without overcrowding.
💦 1-2 experienced kayak guides, happy to guide you to the best spots for amazing photos 🤗

We have scheduled just a few tours next month (July) capping each group at just 6 paddlers, so if you’re interested, please secure your seat now via our website www.sydneybykayak.com.au ☀️

See you on the water 💦

Winter perfection! Did you know, the best way to fully appreciate your cosy couch and warm winter blankets is to get out...
17/06/2024

Winter perfection! Did you know, the best way to fully appreciate your cosy couch and warm winter blankets is to get outside and do something amazing in the crisp, fresh air first!? ☀️ I may have just made that up 😅 but I feel it has an element of truth to it 🙌🏼

Enjoy a hot coffee in your kayak, whilst enjoying the Sydney Sunrise ☕️

Then head home for a warm shower and a hot meal. It’s honestly the best feeling 😍👌🏼

Sydney sure does look pretty at sunrise ☀️We have a brand new tour coming soon! We are excited for this one! 😍
14/06/2024

Sydney sure does look pretty at sunrise ☀️
We have a brand new tour coming soon!
We are excited for this one! 😍

I definitely have my mum to thank for my determination and work ethic. Thanks mum ❤️ and thank you again to Felicity Wil...
11/06/2024

I definitely have my mum to thank for my determination and work ethic. Thanks mum ❤️ and thank you again to Felicity Wilson MP for awarding me with this amazing award. I honestly feel so proud 🙏🏼 xx

North Shore’s 2024 woman of the year is an environmental champion McMahons Point local Laura Stone never thought that her idea to help women get physically active outdoors would become a successful business and lead her to success as an environmental and community champion. Over the last 11 years,...

Competition winners! 🥳With almost 300 entries across Instagram and Facebook, it has been incredibly touching to read all...
07/06/2024

Competition winners! 🥳

With almost 300 entries across Instagram and Facebook, it has been incredibly touching to read all of your comments. I promise I have read them all 🙏🏼

We have actually decided to offer 5 prizes, instead of 3. There were just so many great reasons to kayak 😅❤️

flying with little ones can be hard. It’d be nice to have something amazing to look forward to when you arrive in Sydney ☺️

from one small business owner to another, I wish you all the best with your business launch for
axe88 I couldn’t go past a fellow mum with a love for paddling puns 😅👌🏼

this one touched me the most. There’s nothing more special than having your own mum visit to help you with your new born 💕

Melissa Graham an emergency nurse. Please join us for some calm and a coffee on Sydney Harbour 🩵

Congratulations to all of our winners 🎉 Please message me directly via DM with your email address, and I will send each of you your special voucher for two 🤗

(❗️Please be aware of scammers and don’t send credit card details or click any links. I will ask for your email address only 🙏🏼)

Another huge haul of rubbish removed from Sydney Harbour, thanks to our corporate paddlers GrainCorp ☺️🙏🏼
05/06/2024

Another huge haul of rubbish removed from Sydney Harbour, thanks to our corporate paddlers GrainCorp ☺️🙏🏼

It’s Giveaway time! 😍On the lead up to World Ocean’s Day on the 8th June, we are giving away 20 tickets to visit SeaLife...
30/05/2024

It’s Giveaway time! 😍

On the lead up to World Ocean’s Day on the 8th June, we are giving away 20 tickets to visit SeaLife Sydney Aquarium! 🐠

Simply book any Sunrise Kayak and Coffee tour between now and the 8th June, using the code WOD24 and the first 20 seats to be sold will receive a ticket! ..(and a cheeky sunrise discount 😉)

If you book two of the first 20 seats, you’ll receive two tickets! 😍

We’d like to say a huge thank you to our friends at the for their generosity with this amazing giveaway for World Oceans Day. We look forward to seeing you on the water soon! 💦

T&C’s
💧 This code WOD24 will work unlimited times until 8th June.
💧 You can book any future Sunrise Kayak and Coffee seat on the website to enter, using this code.
💧 We have 20 tickets to giveaway only, so it’ll be the first 20 seats purchased, using this code WOD24
💧 Vouchers are for entry to the SeaLife Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour.
💧 Winners will receive their voucher via email.
💧 We will NOT ask you to click weird links or enter credit card or personal details on Facebook or Instagram. Please always be careful of copycat accounts and scammers 🙏🏼

Competition time! 🥳With winter only days away, it’s time for our first winter comp! ❄️ Win two seats on a weekday Sunris...
28/05/2024

Competition time! 🥳

With winter only days away, it’s time for our first winter comp! ❄️

Win two seats on a weekday Sunrise Kayak and Coffee tour to be redeemed anytime over winter! We have three vouchers for two to giveaway 😍 Let’s make the most of this beautiful winter sunshine ☀️

Simply “like” this post, “like” our page and tag the friend/person you’d bring with you 🤗 (or the couple you’d gift it to 🎁 ). Bonus points if you tell us why you or your friends would love and appreciate this experience if you won ✨

T&C’s
💧 Only available to redeem on weekdays over winter (June, July and August).
💧 Not redeemable for cash.
💧 Two seats on a group Sunrise Kayak and Coffee tour.
💧 Three vouchers to be won.

Extra bonus points if you mention us in your story, tagging ✨

The winners will be announced next Friday 7th June. All three winners will be given a gift voucher for two paddlers.

What’s included:
☕️ A barista-made coffee, tea or hot chocolate in an Eco thermos cup.
⏰ 1.5-2 hours of guided kayaking on Sydney Harbour at Sunrise.
🛶 All equipment provided.
🦸🏻‍♂️ Two amazing Kayak Guides to keep you safe and be your personal photographers.
📷 All photos, taken by your Guides.

Good luck and hopefully see you on the water 💦

It was a bitter sweet Mother’s Day for me yesterday. I am incredibly grateful to have spent the last three months with m...
13/05/2024

It was a bitter sweet Mother’s Day for me yesterday. I am incredibly grateful to have spent the last three months with my mum here in Sydney. I also have two beautiful children of my own, and for these things, I’m truly thankful 🙏🏼

It was also a hard day for me, saying goodbye to my mum as she boarded her flight back to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

My mum taught me to be the strong, determined, loving mother that I am today, working three jobs when I was at school and eventually starting her own business, following her own dreams. I hope I can continue to make her proud and pass the same love and strength to my children 🩵🩷

Happy Mothers Day, mum 💐 Safe flight home and hopefully see you again soon xx

Its times like these I wish we ran an indoor business ☔️ Oh well. We have learnt to take the good with the bad. When the...
10/05/2024

Its times like these I wish we ran an indoor business ☔️ Oh well. We have learnt to take the good with the bad. When the weather is at its best, we are definitely grateful we run an outdoor business 😍

In the meantime, let’s enjoy some time inside. Here’s our team going head to head at .au Well done to Sam, who took out the axe throwing team trophy! 🏆

We are looking forward to more mornings like these 😍 My favourite part of our Sunrise Kayak and Coffee tour. Reaching th...
10/05/2024

We are looking forward to more mornings like these 😍 My favourite part of our Sunrise Kayak and Coffee tour. Reaching the edge of Lavender Bay with untouched glassy waters across the harbour and a full, hot coffee in hand ☕️

We love the view from Blues point and Lavender Bay, where the bridge frames the opera house, but the view of the bridge ...
08/05/2024

We love the view from Blues point and Lavender Bay, where the bridge frames the opera house, but the view of the bridge in the dawn light from the other side, is one of my favourites 😍

Have you met Grace on one of our kayak tours? Grace is our ray of sunshine on a cloudy (and most recently, rainy ☔️) day...
07/05/2024

Have you met Grace on one of our kayak tours? Grace is our ray of sunshine on a cloudy (and most recently, rainy ☔️) days ☺️

It’s tough going, being a kayak guide when the weather isn’t great, but our lovely Grace makes it look easy 🙏🏼🌈

Planting Mangroves helps create homes for crabs, who help to bury carbon by shredding the leaves, digging in the soil an...
06/05/2024

Planting Mangroves helps create homes for crabs, who help to bury carbon by shredding the leaves, digging in the soil and burying them in their burrows 🦀

We can help the mangrove crabs by not standing on the roots, and by reducing pollution that enters the water. Especially plastic that can wrap around and suffocate the mangroves, and pesticides and insecticides that can end up in the harbour when it rains 💦

Our first round of mangroves were planted shortly after our daughter was born 🌱They’ve been growing at the same rate ever since 😍

Sometimes the forecast is wrong. Unfortunately we haven’t figure out how to control the weather, but we can control our ...
05/05/2024

Sometimes the forecast is wrong. Unfortunately we haven’t figure out how to control the weather, but we can control our level of customer service, giving lots of options when the forecast looks a bit iffy ☔️

Sometimes, though, it’s worth taking the risk because sometimes the forecast is wrong. Boy are we glad we still headed down to the bay on this morning ☀️👌🏼

Who else has been digging deep for that snuggly warm winter gear in the wardrobe? 🙋🏼‍♀️Hopefully this rain will clear in...
03/05/2024

Who else has been digging deep for that snuggly warm winter gear in the wardrobe? 🙋🏼‍♀️

Hopefully this rain will clear in a few days, but in the meantime, let’s hope everyone who needs the rain is loving it! 🙌🏼

One of my all time favourite views 😍 My hot, extra shot cappuccino, in an SBK eco cup, with the sun rising behind Sydney...
02/05/2024

One of my all time favourite views 😍 My hot, extra shot cappuccino, in an SBK eco cup, with the sun rising behind Sydney’s famous Harbour Bridge ☀️

I’ve got the dopamine hitting before I’ve even taken a sip ☕️

How do you like your first coffee of the day? ☺️

Have you met Bruce yet? The “Great White” solar powered rubbish collection boat 💦 Bruce is one SBK’s funded eco projects...
01/05/2024

Have you met Bruce yet? The “Great White” solar powered rubbish collection boat 💦

Bruce is one SBK’s funded eco projects in Berrys Bay, helping to collect surface debris from Sydney Harbour.

This project is in collaboration with ☺️🌱

We have a few big things planned in the coming months, which will mean a fair few more paddles into beautiful Berrys Bay...
24/04/2024

We have a few big things planned in the coming months, which will mean a fair few more paddles into beautiful Berrys Bay 😍

Have you paddled here with us yet? 🌱💦

11/04/2024

We have had an incredible season running our kayak tours and eco projects on Sydney Harbour. We have said farewell to our seasonal summer team and have an amazing winter team in place for the next few months ❄️

Summer will be here again before we know it, so we have begun looking for our next incredible summer team! Our wonderful Guide Team Leader, Paul, finished up with us recently and headed home to Ireland 🍀 This means we are also on the lookout for a new Guide Team Leader.

So, if you are thinking of coming to Australia for a few months (or if you’re already here!) and you want to spend your summer on the water as a Kayak Guide, starting around September/October, let us know 🛶

If you think you might like a career as a full time, salaried Kayak Guide Team Leader, we are recruiting now 🦸🏻

Any questions, let us know. Otherwise, you can apply via Seek or email [email protected]

See you on the water 💦

Laura and Ben

What an incredible week! I am still pinching myself 😍Our family have just returned home from Darwin where we toured the ...
20/03/2024

What an incredible week! I am still pinching myself 😍

Our family have just returned home from Darwin where we toured the top end of Australia and attended the Australian Tourism Awards ✨

After winning Gold for Ecotourism at the NSW Tourism Awards, we were one of eight finalists in our category at the National awards in Darwin last week. We were thrilled to win silver this year! 🥈✨

It was a week of celebrations, with Sydney By Kayak’s founder (that’s me 🙈) winning “Northshore Woman of the Year” at the NSW Women of the Year Awards 🦸🏼‍♀️

I can’t even begin to tell you how elated we are to be awarded these prestigious awards. As a team and family, we are over the moon and look forward to celebrating together 🥰

A huge congratulations and thank you to all who follow us, support us, and compete against us 😉 to keep us sharp, supported and on our toes, offering the best possible kayak experiences in Sydney 🙌🏼🌱💦

Ecotourism - and
🥇GOLD – Fun Over 50 Holidays - Immersive Tours and Adventures QLD
🥈SILVER – Sydney By Kayak NSW
🥉BRONZE – National Arboretum Canberra CBR

Thank you also to for believing in me and nominating me for the “Woman of the Year” award, highlighting my work in our beautiful community 🙏🏼

This all means the world to us ❤️

Laura, Ben, Levi, Isla and the SBK team 💦

16/03/2024

11 Ecotourism Australia Certified operators took out 12 awards at Australian tourism’s night of night’s yesterday.

4 Gold, 8 silver and 1 bronze were awarded to certified businesses in categories including Ecotourism, Adventure Tourism, and Major Tourist Attractions.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists on their achievement!

🥇 GOLD🥇
Fun Over 50 Holidays - Ecotourism
Ocean Rafting - Adventure Tourism
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys - Major Tour and Transport Operators
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort - Caravan and Holiday Parks

🥈 SILVER🥈
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Major Tourist Attractions
Bundaberg Rum Distillery Visitor Centre - Tourist Attractions
Fun Over 50 Holidays - Cultural Tourism
Bendleby Ranges - Adventure Tourism
Ocean Rafting - Airlie Beach/Whitsundays - Major Tour and Transport Operators
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat - Hosted Accommodation
Tree Chalets - Self-contained Accommodation
Sydney by Kayak - Ecotourism

🥉 BRONZE 🥉
Magnums Accommodation Airlie Beach - 3-3.5 Star Accommodation

ID: Tree Chalets pictured with their Silver award at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

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Railway Avenue, Lavender Bay
Sydney, NSW
2060

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