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Paddling and kayaking experiences

Explore the sublime lakes, rivers and oceans in NSW national parks with a tranquil paddling or kayaking tour. Your experienced guides will provide all the equipment and training for you to paddle confidently and enjoy our national parks from the water. Spot plenty of bird and marine life in and around the sparkling waterways, as you’re led to unspoiled places, including inlets, cliffs, bushland, waterfalls and beaches, some only accessible by water.

People in 2 yellow double kayaks paddle over waves as a sea turtle swims below the surface. Photo © Cape Byron Kayaks

North Coast

Brightly-coloured kayaks at the shoreline of Myall Lake. Photo © Adventure Activities Outdoors

Paddle the top of the Myall

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Myall Lake on a family-friendly outing with Adventure Activities Outdoors. You’ll boost your paddling skills, have fun and discover local history and ecology.

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When

Contact Adventure Activities Outdoors for tour schedule.

Where
Myall Lakes National Park in North Coast
Operated by
Adventure Activities Outdoors logo. Photo © Adventure Activities Outdoors
View of 4 paddlers in kayaks crossing a calm lake and bushland along the shores. Photo credit: Glenn MacFadyen © School of Yak

Guided kayak adventures at Smiths Island

Spend a day exploring mangrove forests and islands by kayak on this tour of Hunter Wetlands National Park with the friendly guides from the School of Yak. It’s a great way to reconnect with nature in this birdwatchers’ paradise around Smiths Island.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When
Contact the School of Yak for tour schedule.
Where
Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Operated by
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Sydney and Surrounds

A group of people on a kayaking tour. Photo © Manly Kayak Centre

Kayak fitness tour

Join Chocolate Fitness on a dynamic kayak and workout tour. Paddle the waterways of Sydney Harbour to a secluded beach. Once ashore, stretch and strengthen with a guided mobility workout, then cool off with a swim.

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When

Contact Chocolate Fitness for tour dates.

Where
Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Operated by
Chocolate Fitness logo.

South Coast

A family group canoeing along an undisturbed body of water surrounded by mangroves and gum trees. Credit: David Finnegan © DCCEEW

Canoe Bournda Lagoon

Glide across the calm waters of Bournda Lagoon on a guided canoe tour with a National Parks discovery guide. Find out about this special part of Bournda National Park, near Tathra.

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When

The tour runs on Thursdays on the following dates in 2026:

  • 8, 15 and 22 January
  • 9 and 16 April
  • 2, 9 and 16 July
  • 24 September
  • 1 and 8 October

Times: 10am to 12pm. 1pm to 3pm.

Where
Bournda Lagoon, Bournda National Park
Operated by
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Snowy Mountains

Country NSW

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