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.
Embark on a 2hr sea kayak adventure with Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay. You’ll paddle through the pristine waters of Cape Byron Marine Park.
Contact Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay for tour dates.
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.
Contact Adventure Activities Outdoors for tour schedule.
Join the friendly and experienced guides of Lazy Paddles to reconnect with nature on a paddling tour in beautiful Myall Lakes National Park, not far from Newcastle.
Go for a paddling adventure on sparkling ocean waters near Byron Bay with expert guides from Cape Byron Kayaks. It’s a safe way to explore this wilderness and even see dolphins.
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.
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.
Contact Chocolate Fitness for tour dates.
Explore the magic of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from the land and on the water when you join Pittwater Eco Adventures on this incredible tour.
Join the friendly local guides of Manly Kayak Centre for an unforgettable paddle and scenic walk. From ocean to hilltop, it’s a great way to enjoy the highlights of Sydney’s beautiful North Harbour, near Manly Beach.
Explore Sydney Harbour by sea kayak on this guided tour with Paddle Pirates. You'll experience marine life and discover the fascinating history of Goat Island, in Sydney Harbour National Park.
Paddle the waterways of Bundeena and Royal National Park on a guided kayak tour with Bundeena Kayaks. It’s an unforgettable way to explore this beautiful stretch of coastline, just an hour south of Sydney.
Contact Bundeena Kayaks for a tour schedule.
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.
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Experience Beowa National Park from the crystal-clear waters of the Pambula River on this exciting guided kayaking tour with Navigate Expeditions.
Paddle down the fabled Snowy River on a guided tour with Snowy River Expeditions. Camp by the banks of the river, spot wildlife and take in the spectacular views of majestic Kosciuszko National Park.
Contact Snowy River Expeditions for a tour schedule.
Paddle the iconic Snowy River on a 5-day adventure in remote Kosciuszko National Park. Camp in Byadbo Wilderness with your Aboriginal guide on this unforgettable experience.
Tours run for 5 days and 4 nights. Contact Alpine River Adventures for dates.
Explore Morton National Park on a kayaking adventure with Kangaroo Valley Kayaks. You’ll paddle along the peaceful waters of Kangaroo River, 2 hours south of Sydney.
Join Macquarie Marshes Kayak Tours for an unforgettable paddling experience in Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve, near Warren.
Contact Macquarie Marshes Kayak Tours for tour times and dates.
Experience the natural beauty of escarpments, gorges and wildlife on a guided paddling tour of Gunguddy-Dunns Swamp with Southern Cross Kayaking.
Unplug from technology and re-connect with others on a thrilling Nymboida River canoe trip. Let Journey Outdoors in Nature safely introduce you to the thrill of whitewater paddling.
Contact Journey Outdoors in Nature for expedition dates.
Leave the world behind and paddle away for half, full or multi-day river adventures along breathtaking gorges in Morton National Park with kayaks and canoes supplied by Kangaroo Valley Safaris.
Join the experienced guides of Exodus Adventures for an exhilarating rafting or canoeing trip down the Nymboida and Boyd rivers, in Nymboida and Nymboi-Binderay national parks, near Coffs Harbour.
Tours run on weekdays and weekends. Contact Exodus Adventures for tour times and dates.
Indulge your taste buds with gourmet food and wine on this enjoyable guided excursion with Wildfest. It’s a great way to reconnect with nature along magical waterways in Morton National Park, near Kangaroo Valley.
