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The Yarra River City kayak Tour is an amazing way to check out all major iconic sights of Melbourne from a unique water-level perspective. After a quick briefing and paddling lesson, participants will get kitted up and head downriver under the Princes Bridge and into the heart of Melbourne. The tour will continue along the Yarra River past Flinders Station and up to the iconic Polly Woodside Tallship at South Wharf before entering the Docklands precinct and the beautiful Yarra’s Edge Marina. After a short break, the paddlers then head back upstream past Crown Casino and the lively South Bank district before finishing back at Boathouse Drive.
This tour is appropriate for younger paddlers who can team up with Mum or Dad or one of our guides. With a fleet of highly stable Sea Bear sea kayaks, the experience will be even easier for first-time paddlers.
Our tour ends at the boat landing area at the Rowing Sheds, right in the heart of Melbourne and directly across the river from Federation Square. What an incredible way to experience Melbourne!
The City Sights Tour starts and finishes at Boathouse Drive next to Princes Bridge directly across the Yarra River from Federation Square. It is a 5-minute stroll to Flinders Train Station and multiple tram stops.
What to Bring:
A sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, especially during the warmer months. You can wear your regular street clothes, but you may want to bring a change of clothes if you are going out afterwards.
What if it rains?
Paddling in the rain is more fun than it sounds! The tour runs rain, hail or shine; however, we reserve the right to cancel a tour if it is unsafe. If you are worried about the weather, you can check the 4-day forecast for Melbourne before you book or contact us for more information.
What if I have already paid and the tour gets cancelled?
The host offers a choice of refund or reschedule.
What if I have already paid and I need to reschedule?
Please give us at least 24 hours notice so we can attempt to fill your spot. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 24 hours.
Your voucher(s) and booking information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive shortly after purchasing the experience on Amazed.com.
If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.
Felicity Hutchison
4 months agoPerfect Timing A very well organized and professional tour that gave a great insight into the perspective of Melbourne life from the water. It was a bustling Saturday night in the city. We were blessed with fireworks and the Casino burners at 9pm. The kayaks were very sturdy with all safety and technique briefings thoroughly explained. The fish and chips were a nice touch. If you are visiting Melbourne or a local you will take something wonderful away from the night.
Alexander “Stevenson Science” Stevenson
2 months agoThis was a brilliant morning Yarra River tour. James was very welcoming, informed us about the river itself and the wildlife that have settled on the river. He also gave a lot of Melbourne facts. I highly recommend!
Alex
a month agoEwan and Adam were absolute legends. Great with communication, guiding the group, and well organised. I've lived in Melbourne for years and still learnt a fair bit from Ewan's stories and facts that he told about the places we went by. Would recommend this to everyone
Cat
2 months agoWe did the 2 hour City Sights Kayak tour. Our guides are super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Loved learning bits of history of the Melbourne city while kayaking in the serenity of Yarra river. Everything was well-prepped and we felt we’re in good hands. What impressed me the most was seeing the main guide picking up plastic bottles from the river to dispose them properly later. It wasn’t just a job, but he really showed interest and care. 🚣♂️👏
Jorge Castaño Jaramillo
2 months agoMy partner and I had the most incredible experience kayaking through the Yarra River with them! Great sunset views and yummy food were the perfect combination for our date. Moreover, the guise, Gus, shared very interesting facts about Melbourne's history and made the experience more memorable with his jokes.