Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner
Overview
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3 hours
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Experience stunning views of Melbourne's skyline on this 3 hour kayak paddle along the Yarra River at sunset, led by an experienced, friendly guide. Explore Victoria Harbour and enjoy unique on the water dining, then paddle right into the heart of Melbourne along Southbank and Crown Casino. As the city lights come on, soak up the atmosphere of downtown Melbourne before finishing the tour next to Princes Bridge in the centre of the city.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to bring: A Sun hat, Eco-Friendly Bottle of Water, Sunglasses. You can wear your normal clothes but you may want to bring a change if you are going out afterwards.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Minimum age is 12 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of equipment (All paddling accessories, waterproof bags)
Send Choice: Fish & Chips, Grilled Fish & Chips or Salad, Chicken & Mushroom Pasta, Mixed Vegetables, Vegetable Fried Rice, Alla Fungi Spaghetti, Pizzas: Margarita, Vegetarian, Hawaiian, Meat Lovers.
Experienced guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
What To Expect
Your Melbourne kayak tour will start in Victoria Harbour in the Docklands. A safety briefing will introduce you to a few paddle techniques, and then you will take to the water and explore the Docklands. Next up it’s time for a bite to eat, and you don’t even have to get out of your kayak to find food. The food will be bought to you! You’ll enjoy dinner right from the comfort of your kayak. After dinner, your tour will continue past popular Melbourne landmarks from your kayak, creating a magical evening you won’t be forgetting in a hurry. Your Melbourne kayak tour will end at the boat landing area in Southgate, right in the heart of Melbourne and directly across from Federation Square. No kayaking experience necessary for this tour; the experienced guides will be on hand to help at all times. You'll be using stable Sea Bear sea kayaks. Please Note: Finishing Point 1-7 Boathouse Drive, Melbourne VIC 3004 On the landing ramp, in front of the Rowing Clubrooms located directly across the Yarra River from Federation Square.
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Melbourne Kayaking Experience
Reviews
180 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous
Catherine B,
Oct 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Simply fantastic! We had amazing weather! The dinner in the kayak was great. The fire show and sunset, this was the highlight of Melbourne.
A very fun and unique way to see Melbourne!
Elisa G,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing time we had kayaking along the river at sunset, enjoying dinner on the water and finishing up with an incredible fireball show! Truly a memorable and fantastic highlight of our visit. Our guide was very friendly and helpful.
Amazing kayaking experience
ndmkntbkjr,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Rory was an amazing guide! It was an amazing experience and as it was my First time as well Rory made all of us feel very at ease.
Very good package and...
Kushal K,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good package and beautiful experience first time in Melbourne worth the time . Guides were also fantastic definitely recommend. Much love
Unique experience
Kevin S,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
4.00Enjoyable way of seeing Central Melbourne and the fireball display from a unique perspective, ie from the river on board a kayak. You should be aware that this is a one way trip which finishes near Flinders St station so anything you bring with you will be transported by kayak
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