Melbourne City Twilight Kayak Tour
Overview
Take in views of Melbourne's skyline while paddling past restaurants, old ships, the former port area and new port.
• This is a unique experience with easy paddling and a slow pace to take in the views.
• Historical commentary on the old docks area is provided along the way with talks about the former Customs House, turning basin, historical ships, former waterfall and "Mission for Seamen" head quarters.
• There is a rest stop, half way through the tour, to stretch your legs and have a snack and a drink.
• The tour is 2.5 hours duration.
• Twilight sessions (5, 6 or 7pm, depending on light) are available.
• Photos emailed after the event.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Commentary
- Snacks and drinks
- Thermals, spray jacket, and all paddling equipment
- Tour photographs (via email)
- Your tour conveniently starts and ends at the same point, so no surprises
What to expect
Paddle along the Yarra River in double kayaks through the Centre of Melbourne City. Stopping to look at historical sites like old ships, hotels, old wharfs, dry docks and cranes etc. Historical commentary provided along the way. Changing of light from daylight to sunsets, city lights after dark at the Crown Casino. Chatting with new and old friends. Easy pace.
Stop At:
• Crown Casino, Crown Entertainment Complex 8 Whiteman St Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006 Australia
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- A maximum of 20 people per booking
- Minimum age is 12 years (12-15 year old clients years must paddle with an adult)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for participants with back or shoulder problems
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please go to the rest room before hand.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
Our instructor and guide, PJ, was terrific and we enjoyed learning about the early dock area and settlement of Melbourne. Stopping to see the giant Crown Casino fire balls from the water was great fun. Good safety gear is provided and even though it was tricky at first, a beginner can manage th...
Our instructor and guide, PJ, was terrific and we enjoyed learning about the early dock area and settlement of Melbourne. Stopping to see the giant Crown Casino fire balls from the water was great fun. Good safety gear is provided and even though it was tricky at first, a beginner can manage this activity. It wasn't overly physical - I wasn't puffing or tired - and the city lights as it turned to evening were a highlight. I'd recommend it as a fun family experience and a different way to see Melbourne.Great fun. Great kit. Great trip. Thank you. What an incredible way to see Melbourne, the Yarra River and the twilight.
Great fun. Great kit. Great trip. Thank you. What an incredible way to see Melbourne, the Yarra River and the twilight.Brilliant, relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable. A 5-6km kayak should have been difficult for beginners, but it never felt anything like that and a great new look at a different perspective of Melbourne.
Brilliant, relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable. A 5-6km kayak should have been difficult for beginners, but it never felt anything like that and a great new look at a different perspective of Melbourne.I recently organised a City Twilight tour for a group of 16 women with Sea Kayak Australia. We paddled towards a gorgeous sunset for half the tour, then we were treated to beautiful city views on our return paddle. All the girls had a fantastic time- the guides were friendly and professional, and...
I recently organised a City Twilight tour for a group of 16 women with Sea Kayak Australia. We paddled towards a gorgeous sunset for half the tour, then we were treated to beautiful city views on our return paddle. All the girls had a fantastic time- the guides were friendly and professional, and the views were incredible. I highly recommend booking this tour with Sea Kayak Australia!What an evening! We put on a couple hours before sunset then paddled down through the city before stopping for snacks. The guide, Max, was hilarious and professional, pointing out several interesting things about the city's history. Our trip was concluded with the fire show at the crown and an ex...
What an evening! We put on a couple hours before sunset then paddled down through the city before stopping for snacks. The guide, Max, was hilarious and professional, pointing out several interesting things about the city's history. Our trip was concluded with the fire show at the crown and an exquisite paddle through the city while the city lights were turning on. Absolutely amazing, I highly recommend the twilight tour to anyone interested.We were blessed with beautiful weather and watched the Melbourne sunset on our kayaks. We also enjoyed the fire show at Crown on our way back -- everything was timed to perfection. David who led the tour was also a very relaxed and easy going guy. Highly recommended tour.
We were blessed with beautiful weather and watched the Melbourne sunset on our kayaks. We also enjoyed the fire show at Crown on our way back -- everything was timed to perfection. David who led the tour was also a very relaxed and easy going guy. Highly recommended tour.